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Akwa-Ibom Senators withdraw petition challenging Buhari’s nomination of Yuguda as SEC DG
The three Senators representing Akwa-Ibom State have withdrawn a petition challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Mr. Lamido A. Yuguda…
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Coming: The North’s Army of occupation? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 While thousands of citizens were being slaughtered in their homes like chicken by hideous and murderous…
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Business and Economy
Crytocurrencies: SEC to suspend admittance of persons affected by CBN circular
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Feb. 11, 2021 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will put on hold, admittance…
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Ex-Service Chiefs as Ambassadors. And why not? By FEMI ADESINA
That was what happened last week when the nomination of the immediate past Service Chiefs as non-career Ambassadors was announced.…
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Tribute to Barrister Osca Onwudiwe By Chief Bar Goddy Uwazurike
I met the man Barrister Osca Onwudiwe in the early 90s. But his reputation preceded him. To many of us,…
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Business and Economy
Senate invites Emefiele, Yuguda, over Cryptocurrency ban
The Senate has mandated its Committees on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; ICT and Cybercrime; and Capital Market to…
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First Anniversary in Office: I inherited 0ver 8 years Pensioners’ liability – says Gov Diri
Barely three days to his first anniversary in office, Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa has disclosed that he inherited outstanding…
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MRA says abduction of journalists reaching ‘Epidemic Proportions’, Urges government to take decisive action
LAGOS, Thursday, February 11, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Thursday expressed “serious concern” over the rising spate of abduction of…
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Life and Times of Lateef Jakande, 1st Civilian Governor of Lagos State
By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, Feb. 11, 2021 Tributes have been pouring in for the former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji…
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Arts & Entertainment
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s Autobiography, MADE IN ABA for public presentation
The autobiography of Nigeria’s Senate Minority Leader and one-time Deputy Governor of Abia State, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, will be…
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Africa
Minawao Refugees: With Zulum’s visit, tripartite commission fixes February 27 for Nigerians’ repatriation
Following a two-day visit to Cameroon by Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, a tripartite commission meeting held on Wednesday…
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Constitution review: Take your case to National Assembly, Senate President appeals to Nigerians
President of the Senate, Ahmad has appealed to all Nigerians to take whatever issues they feel strongly about to the…
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Africa
Refugees: Zulum, Humanitarian Affairs officials in Cameroon for repatriation of 9,800
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum alongside officials of Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has…
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Speak up to douse tension, discourage divisions, Omo-Agege urges credible Nigerians; Urges new state agitators to intensify nationwide lobby
Nigeria’s current situation requires that leaders and other credible personalities in various parts of the nation should speak out to…
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Business and Economy
Senate confirms Kuru, Hassan as MDs of AMCON, NDIC
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ahmed Lawan Kuru; and Bello Hassan as Managing Directors of the…
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Senate approves restoration of Ethiope West Constituency (1) in Delta State
The Senate has approved the restoration of Ethiope West State Constituency (1) in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta…
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Health
Medical, Health Workers’ Union declares strike Feb 12 over 15 months unpaid salary
The Bayelsa chapter Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Bayelsa on Wednesday said it will start an indefinite…
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COVID-19: Senate President cautions aide for failing to wear face-mask
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday reprimanded a legislative aide for his failure to wear a face-mask…
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FA Cup: Iheanacho sends Leicester through to Q-finals with late goal
Leicester (UK), Feb. 10, 2021 Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho struck deep into stoppage time to send Leicester City into the FA…
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Inter-tribal Conflict: Leaders must unite against criminality, divisive forces – Lawan
***Says N’Assembly will consult other tiers of Govt to address tensions President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called…
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Gombe to spend over N3b for street lights, compensation
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government has earmarked over N3b for the provision of street lights and compensation to persons…
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FEC approves N8.9bn for FCT ICT Park, policy on aging –Ministers
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N8.9 billion for the establishment of…
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FEC approves new debt management strategy 2020-2023 – DMO
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved a…
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Business and Economy
Identification: CBN directs banks, others, to accept travel documents, refugee ID card
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks and other financial…
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