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Nigeria’s salvation depends on youths – Obi •Describes them as nation’s lifeline
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian…
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Nigerian seaports set to commence 24 hours operations • As Heads of Maritime Agencies agree to implement intermodal transport for port efficiency
Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation…
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Face-off between Bauchi NLC, Govt over impending retrenchment, other issues
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi State Chapter of the Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Bauchi State Government a one…
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NNPC pledges to boost gas delivery to domestic market … As FG inaugurates Gas Transportation Network Code to boost gas penetration
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has restated its commitment to working with relevant partners and stakeholders in the Oil…
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Atletico Madrid resume training as rest of squad test negative for COVID-19
Madrid, Aug. 10, 2020 Atletico Madrid’s fears of further disruption to their trip to the UEFA Champions League “Final Eight’’…
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We’ll scuttle APC’s plan to rig Edo governorship election – Wike; *Says Obaseki is not an ingrate *Ize-Iyamu is an insatiable, nomadic politician
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election says it will scuttle plans by the All…
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Sneak preview of Udenta’s 21-book offering By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The 21 books came to me in two gift paper-bags from the scholar Udenta O. Udenta. The priceless present came…
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Arts & Entertainment
Israeli jeweller creates world’s most expensive coronavirus mask; Costs $1.5 billion
Tel Aviv, Aug. 10, 2020 An Israeli jeweller is creating what he says will be the world’s “most expensive” coronavirus…
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Bayelsa PDP, Landlord battle over N105 m rent arrears
The Bayelsa chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently engaged in a battle of wits over accumulated…
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Buhari, North East govs, security chiefs meet over insecurity
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 10, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the six governors…
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Youth Foundation declares support for defection of Dogara to APC.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi A group of Youths known as Tafawa Balewa, Dass and Bogoro Youth Development Foundation, TDBYDF has…
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Heritage Bank, CBN drive improved investment outcomes, job creation
Heritage bank Plc in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing in Agricultural…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: SERAP asks World Bank to ‘tread carefully in disbursing $114.28m credit for Nigeria’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the World Bank President Mr David Malpass, urging…
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Intervene in Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ strike, NUPENG scribe urges Lagos Govt.
By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun) Aug.10, 2020 Mr Adebayo Hassan, Secretary, National Union of Petroleum and National Gas Workers (NUPENG)…
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Gombe Chief Judge saga: FIDA, activist, petition NJC, CJN *Insist Justice Iliya, not Pindiga should be appointed
*Say seniority, competence, integrity not gender, should guide NJC’s choice Support for the erstwhile acting Chief Judge of Gomba State,…
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Why I cleared inherited N35 billion unpaid pension as Anambra Governor — Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr.…
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Ekiti Govt paying lip service to healthcare delivery, say striking doctors
By Yinusa Ishola Ado-Ekiti, August 9, 2020 (NAN) The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in…
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Willian confirms exit from Chelsea after 7 years
London, Aug. 9, 2020 Brazilian midfielder Willian has confirmed he would leave Chelsea after seven “wonderful” years at Stamford Bridge.…
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Apapa gridlock: Lagos donates land for trailer park as Sanwo-Olu inspects road projects
•We’ll restore life back to Apapa, Gov vows •Govt to eject illegal settlers under Iganmu intersection The disturbing gridlock created…
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With love for my brother, Femi Adesina By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he…
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Messi helps Barcelona sink Napoli to reach last 8
Barcelona (Spain), Aug. 8, 2020 A fired-up Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli on…
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ED0 2020: Oshiomhole lacks moral standing – Wike * Says he cannot dictate for Edo People; Slams Tinubu
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole does not have the moral standing…
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Towering testaments to a worthy wayfarer By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Professor Pius Adebola Adesanmi belongs to the class of people larger than life and death. When news filtered out that…
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Obasanjo, Abiodun, Amosun, Babatope mourn Kashamu
By Olawale Jokotoye, Olawale Jokotoye, Abeokuta; Bolaji Buhari, Lagos, Aug. 8, 2020 Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has expressed shock…
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North east governors meet in Maiduguri … Security tops agenda
The North East Governors Forum has called on the Federal Government to ensure the deployment of state of the art…
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