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Governors to meet Wednesday over resident doctors’ grievances
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 22, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it will hold its 11th teleconference on…
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Missing journalist, Mathew Onwuasoanya: Group calls for intervention of IGP
Lagos, Nigeria, June 22, 2020 The Awba-Ofemili League of Professionals (ALeP) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP),…
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Business and Economy
NDDC clarifies N2trn debt owed contractors, vendors
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, June 22, 2020 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has clarified N2 trillion debts, owed…
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Court grants unconditional release of CUPP Spokesman, Ugochinyere
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, June 22, 2020 A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Bwari, has ordered the unconditional…
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Ghana regrets demolition of Nigeria’s Accra diplomatic building
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 22, 20202 Ghana has “regretted” the demolition of a residential building at Nigeria’s diplomatic mission…
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Enugu records 68 new COVID-19 cases
By Maureen Ojinaka Enugu, June 22, 2020 The Enugu State Government has announced 68 new cases of the novel coronavirus…
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Arts & Entertainment
Fayemi appoints special advisers, special assistants, board members
Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, June 22, 2020 Ekiti State Gov. Kayode Fayemi has appointed new special advisers, senior special…
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Covid-19: Gombe Speaker deny being isolated at State International Hotel.
William Attah, Gombe Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim, has denied insinuations that he and…
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Health
COVID-19: Suspected patients, Bayelsa Govt lament delays in confirming status of samples
Patients suspected to be infected by Coronavirus in Bayelsa have bemoaned the delays in getting results from the Nigerian Centre…
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Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Aston Villa
Birmingham (UK), June 21, 2020 Second half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud secured for Chelsea a 2-1 comeback…
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Toward empowerment of Nigerian People: A review By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu of Afolabi Imoukhuede’s Never An After Thought
Never An After Thought by Afolabi Sokpehi Imoukhuede HCS; Narrative Landscape Press (Prima), Lagos, Nigeria; 220; 357pp The power of…
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African Consuls General in America hold Town Hall meeting with Diaspora leaders
A historic gathering of African Consuls General in the United States of America, USA, and African Diaspora Leaders will take…
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Buhari meets Senate President on insecurity, APC crisis; Service Chiefs must sit up or go – Lawan
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 21, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja met with Senate President Ahmad Lawan…
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Shell’s intervention offers hope to COVID-19 patients
The cutting-edge blood component extractor machine just donated to the Lagos State government has been described as a timely intervention…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria begins trial of pirates under new law • Our waters now safer for shipping, says NIMASA Director-General
• Agency mulls incentives for maritime sector, assures of CVFF disbursement soon • You Have Our Full Support –…
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Health
How Nigeria fought, won wild polio virus war – Buhari; Thanks partners
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country being declared Wild Polio Virus Free. President Buhari…
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Ondo Dep. Gov.’s detention saga: Wike condemns Police in politics; Blasts Femi Falana
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has condemned police involvement in partisan politics and berated lawyer, Femi Falana for silence…
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Delayed response to leak at Taylor Creek oilfields due to security concerns says Agip
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) on Wednesday explained that it responded within 24 hours after a pipeline blast by…
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Health
COVID-19: A’Ibom govt. seals off Church for attacking monitoring team
Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 21, 2020 The Akwa Ibom Government says it has sealed off the premises of Christ Embassy…
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Arts & Entertainment
Jonathan, Atiku, Saraki, Sylva, Onu for Okpara Leadership Awards
Activities for Centenary celebration of Late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, Premier of former Eastern Region kicks off in August ……
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As the Ondo governorship election hots up…7 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The first conclusion to be drawn from these series is that in a presidential system…
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Health
‘Failure to account for COVID-19 money:’ SERAP sues health ministry, NCDC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health and Dr…
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COVID-19: Rivers Govt locksdown Bonny, Onne communities
By Dianabasi Effiong Port Harcourt, June 21, 2020 The Rivers Government has expressed deep worry that the state could gradually…
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Nigeria records 661 new COVID-19 cases, total number now 19,808
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, June 20, 2020 Nigeria recorded 667 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections…
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