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Attahiru assumes office as new army chief, Buratai bows out
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has taken over the…
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Air Peace receives first new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft
By Yunus Yusuf Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The management of Air Peace says it has taken delivery of its first…
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U.S. police arrest, charge man armed with pistol near Capitol
Washington, Jan. 28. 2021 The United States police said they arrested a 71-year-old man who was found with a pistol…
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PDP congratulates Dickson @55
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former governor of Bayelsa and former…
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Makinde embarking on priority, proactive projects in Oyo – Wike
…inspects ongoing projects, commends Oyo gov …as Makinde pledges to make peace reign in S/West PDP Governor of Rivers State,…
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COVID-19, terrorism, corruption, other challenges require global response, Buhari tells Envoys
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja restated the need for the international community to collectively and frontally confront the COVID-19…
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PSC promotes 9 Commissioners of Police to AIGs; 9 DCPs to CPs; 20,356 senior officers elevated
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of twenty thousand, three hundred and fifty six, (20,356) senior Police Officers.…
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IPU passes vote of confidence in Amotekun, lauds Makinde’s efforts to secure Oyo
…says Ibarapa crisis needs to be handled with caution The Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) has passed a vote of confidence…
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PIB: Senate President pushes for reduced cost of crude oil production
President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan has pushed for a cost reduction in the production of crude oil by International Oil…
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Obi mourns former Super Eagles ’keeper, Joe Erico
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said how…
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Pregnant policewoman deserves punishment – CP
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti Jan. 28, 2021 The Police Command in Ekiti on Thursday, justified the dismissal from service…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ohanaeze applauds Buhari for appointing new service chiefs
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 28, 2021 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Health
NDLEA boss assures U.S. of eradication of drug trafficking
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA) has assured the U.S. government of eradication…
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U.S. economy recession worst performance since 1946 -Report
Washington, Jan. 28, 2021 The U.S. economy contracted at its sharpest pace since World War 11 in 2020, as COVID-19…
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Omo-Agege, Wike commiserates with Gov. Okowa over father’s death
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed condolences over the death of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s father, Sir…
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Business and Economy
NNPC records 92% increase in sales of Petroleum products in October …Increases Gas supply to power plants by 8.60%
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), recorded…
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Health
Vaccine equity, fastest way to reopen global economy — UN Secretary General
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 28, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said “vaccine equity” was the…
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Makinde rolls out strategies to rid Ibarapa, Oke Ogun of kidnapping, banditry
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, rolled out measures his government is taking to address issues of criminal…
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Ekiti state to partner IVLP Alumni Association on youth initiatives
Adeze Ojukwu Ekiti state governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed readiness to partner with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)…
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PIB: Despite vested interests, we’ll protect Nigeria’s interest – Gbajabiamila
…says House to pass Bill in April …promises thorough work, engagement of stakeholders Despite the positions of any vested interest,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Final farewell for Martins Ude, ‘Agu Highest’
All roads led to Agbudu, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on January 7, 2021, as one of…
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COVID-19: Gombe may impose lockdown
William Attah, Gombe Chairman, Gombe State COVID-19 Management Committee and Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau, has…
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U.S.-based Nigerians urge Buhari to set targets, timelines for new service chiefs
New York, Jan. 27, 2021 Nigerians in the United States (U.S.) say they want President Muhammadu Buhari to set performance…
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Igangan, Igboho and the burden of history By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his…
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