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Insecurity: Presidency frowns at Ondo quit notice to herders, urges dialogue
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 19, 2021 The Presidency has expressed reservations over the recent Ondo State Government’s decision asking…
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Business and Economy
1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer, Osinbajo says
By Folasade Akpan Beneficiaries Abuja, Jan. 19, 2021 No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal…
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Sanwo-Olu: Consider malaria-like symptoms COVID-19 unless proven otherwise
•Says 24,000 Students yet to report in public schools •Demand for Oxygen jumps from 70 to 350 cylinders per day…
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Arts & Entertainment
Hilary Kelechi Madu is new NSCDC boss
The Deputy Commandant General (DCG) Operations, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DCG Hilary Kelechi Madu, has…
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Lead Story
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: UN seeks more investments in social justice
United Nations, Jan. 18, 2021 The United Nations on Monday marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day with top officials…
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Aubameyang’s brace gives Arsenal win over Newcastle
London, Jan. 18, 2021 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 3-0 in the English Premier League (EPL)…
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Local
Gov. Zulum lauds Military’s success in repelling insurgents attack in Marte
Marte (Borno), Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for their…
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Corruption, insecurity, greatest threat to Nigeria’s unity — Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described…
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Local
Biden inaugural rehearsal evacuated amid fire near U.S. Capitol
New York, Jan. 18, 2021 Participants at a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration were evacuated from the West Front…
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Arts & Entertainment
POEM: SOMERSAULTS By Ozichukwu Chukwu
Somersaults, Almost produce same results. Some from haste; Others insatiable taste. Life’s an adventure, Each with its contour. No matter…
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Gov. Tambuwal applauds FG for siting NAF institute in Sokoto State
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto. Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the siting of the Nigeria Air…
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COVID-19: Gov. Uzodinma raises alarm, seeks presidential intervention
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has raised alarm over what he described as…
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Local
Entire U.S. Capitol complex on lockdown due to external security threat
Washington, Jan. 18, 2021 The entire U.S. Capitol complex was on lockdown Monday morning after a fire was reported several…
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Local
Governor Wike silences critics with legacy projects By Paulinus Nsirim
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike started 2021 pretty much the same way he ended 2020, by playing host to a number…
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Local
Chevron, host community bicker over source of oil spill at Funiwa oilfield in Bayelsa
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and its host communities have held divergent views on leaks reported at Funiwa Oil Fields operated…
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Africa
We remain fully committed to promotion of good governance practice in Africa says Buhari as Nigeria undergoes 2nd peer review process
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja restated the commitment of the Nigerian government to the enthronement of democracy and good…
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Education
Zulum pays ‘thank you visit’ as Borno gets federal Polytechnic after 45 years … Minister says soon, Borno will get federal COE
Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday, paid a ‘thank you visit’ to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu…
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Price of maize set to crash …….300,000 MT of maize for release February
ABUJA About 300,000 metric tonnes of maize are soon to be released into the Nigerian market from strategic anchors under…
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Health
UNILORIN researchers recommend pineapple in COVID-19 management
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 18, 2020 A team of researchers at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have established the…
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Local
I will ensure efficiency of NDLEA — Marwa promises
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has…
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Africa
A postscript on Uganda’s election. By Dakuku Peterside.
Ugandans went to the polls last weekend in a hotly contested election and supposedly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni for a…
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Education
Scholarship: Zulum pays 23, 776 Borno tertiary students with N624m … Students start getting alert
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved and released N624.3m for payment of scholarships to 23,776 citizens of…
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Local
Sanwo-Olu to woo British investors at UK Institute of Directors Investment Forum
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Monday January 18, 2021 lead members of the Lagos State Executive Council…
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