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Ex-militant leaders to end sea piracy, kidnapping in Niger Delta region; Pledge to work with leadership of Presidential Amnesty Programme
Ex-militants’ leaders have challenged each other to end sea piracy and kidnapping in the region in a bid to foster…
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Buhari extends mandate of PTF on COVID – 19; Calls for more vigilance, decisive actions as cases rise
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the mandate of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 “for a further period till…
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Lead Story
Trump rejects $900bn COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress
New York, Dec. 23, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected the $900 billion (N349.2 trillion) Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief…
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We’re getting closer to self sufficiency in LPG production, says Buhari; Commissions processing, dispensing plants
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria has moved a step closer to the nation’s dream of full utilisation of…
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Education
UNILAG attracts N8bn research grants in 3 years –VC, Prof. Ogundipe says at Femi Okunnu’s N100m Law Faculty extension project handover
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Dec. 16, 2020 The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, says the institution…
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Wike says no political party means well for Nigerians than PDP * Promote justice, fairness, truth, Gov. Ortom tells APC Federal Govt.
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to showcase development projects they…
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Education
TETFund approves N5bn special intervention for UNILAG
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Dec. 17, 2020 The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has approved the sum of N5 billion…
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Consumers ‘ll shun luxury items in next few months, says CBN
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Dec. 22, 2020 Most Nigerian consumers are not likely to purchase expensive or luxury items in…
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Local
Bama: For being undefeated, Zulum offers Christmas largesse to soldiers of 151 battalion … Directs construction of 200 homes in Gurusoye
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday, visited the headquarters of 151 battalion at Banki junction in Bama, and…
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Business and Economy
Leo Stan Ekeh not indicted by Police, EFCC, any Court in Nigeria – Zinox
The management of Zinox Technologies, Nigeria’s leading integrated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, has debunked allegations of its Chairman,…
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With Tedheke’s death, Nigeria lost a great thinker, patriot, says Omo-Agege
Urhobo people and the entire federation lost a great academic gem and self-effacing patriot with the death of Professor Moses…
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FG extends NIN registration by 6 weeks, cancels verification charges, says Taskforce
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Dec. 22, 2020 The Federal Government has extended registration for the National Identity Number (NIN) by…
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My only regret-Lai Mohammed
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Dec. 22, 2020 Alhaji Lai Mohammed says his only regret as a minister is that some…
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Nigerian Senate leadership meets with Executive over plans to purchase COVID-19 vaccine
The Senate leadership on Monday met with representatives of the Executive arm of Government in a move that would see…
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Business and Economy
US Congress passes Covid-19 relief bill, federal budget
Washington, Dec. 22, 2020 The U.S. Congress on Monday passed a coronavirus relief bill worth more than $900 billion, in…
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Local
N’Assembly passes N13.58trn budget for 2021; Approves N453.2bn for NDDC ***Adjourns plenary till 26th January, 2021
The National Assembly, during an emergency session convened on Monday, passed a N13.58 trillion budget for the 2021 fiscal year.…
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Health
COVID-19 cases surging in U.S., Europe in spite vaccinations- Report
New York, Dec. 21 The number of COVID-19 infections in the United States and Europe continues to surge in spite…
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Local
Nigeria’s economic growth, development depends on innovation, entrepreneurship necessary — Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the…
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PDP blasts Edo APC, says opposition politics requires intelligence, tact, not childish tantrums
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state…
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Leadership and the burden of insecurity By Dakuku Peterside
Insecurity has challenged Nigeria, her economic development and leadership like never seen in the recent history of the country apart…
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President Buhari mourns Prof. Osakwe; Prof. Philips
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the academia, in Nigeria and all over the world, in condoling with the family of…
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No evidence of padding in 2021 budget – Oyo govt
…insists critical ratios formed basis for budget revision … budget revised to enhance performance, it says The Oyo State Government…
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Faith
RCCG members to embark on 63-day fast
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, worldwide would be embarking on a 63 day fasting and prayer…
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Lawyer drags Clinton Jaja, Tony Okoroji to court over alleged libel *Demands N1bn as damages
Renowned human rights lawyer, Barrister Joni Icheka, has dragged former chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Copyright Commission…
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