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June 12: Obi calls for concerted efforts to sustain democracy •Hails Justice Dongban-Mensem
As the country celebrates her Democracy Day today, Friday, June 12, Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
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Governors declare state of emergency on sexual, gender-based violence
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 11, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has declared a state of emergency on sexual…
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EFCC uncovers over 1000 ghost workers in Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered over 1000 ghost workers in the…
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Rivers set to boost hospitality industry * To concession Catering Rest Houses
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the concessioning of eight Catering Rest Houses belonging to the State Government.The Catering…
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Environmentalists express mixed feelings on NOSDRA’s new focus on downstream sector
Some Environmentalists in Niger Delta on Thursday expressed mixed reactions on the announcement by National Oil Spills Detection and Response…
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Petroleum Industry Intervention on COVID-19 earmarks 53% of funding to construction of medical infrastructure … Commences building of facilities in three states
Of the N21billion ($58million) pledged in kind as medical intervention by the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry to combat…
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Senate confirms 42 career Ambassadors-designate, FCC nominee …Adjourns plenary till June 23, 2020
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of 42 Ambassadors-designate. This was just as the Upper Chamber confirmed the nomination…
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COVID 19: Should churches, mosques reopen now? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Max Romeo sang “The more you look the less you see/The less you look the…
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Bayelsa chapter of FOMWAN seeks stiffer penalty for rapists
The Bayelsa chapter, Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria, (FOMWAN) has reinforced the call for stiffer penalty for rape…
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Ahmad Lawan as President of the Ninth Senate: Setting the right tone from the outset By Ola Awoniyi
The gripping electoral drama of the day fittingly climaxed weeks of a political game of wits in Nigeria. That…
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Local
Edo poll: APC screens Gov. Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, others
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, June 10, 2020 The Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun the screening…
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Health
‘There’s an epidemic of male entitlement to female bodies’ – Adichie
By Harrison Arubu New York, June 10, 2020 Acclaimed Nigerian writer and feminist, Chimamanda Adichie, says there is a “global…
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Health
COVID-19: Contact tracing of active cases still in full gear in Imo – Iwu
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, June 10, 2020 The Chairman, Imo COVID-19 Task Force, Prof. Maurice Iwu says contact tracing of…
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Boko Haram attack: Zulum visits; Told 81 died, village head, 6 others abducted … Evacuates injured, calls attack barbaric, wants final military onslaught
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday travelled to Faduma Kolomdi village in Gubio local government area, scene of…
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Crisis in Bauchi as APC faction suspends state leadership
From:Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi state chapter has announced the suspension of the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian journalist held under cybercrime act for COVID-19 coverage
Abuja, June 10, 2020 Nigerian authorities should immediately release journalist Saint Meinpamo Onitsha, drop all charges against him, and reform…
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Local
Bayern in German Cup final after 2-1 win over Frankfurt
Munich, June 10, 2020 Robert Lewandowski netted a second-half winner as holders Bayern Munich remained on course for a domestic…
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FEC approves N115.5bn for projects in Adamawa, Imo, Plateau, Taraba
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 10, 2020 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday…
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Why rape is on increase in Gombe… CSO’s, SCI Call for stiffer punishment
William Attah, Gombe Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Gombe state have called for stiffer punishment to serve as deterrent…
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Business and Economy
Antipiracy War: UN commends NIMASA, Nigerian Navy
• Says Country Sending ‘Strong, Valuable Message’ to World • Pirates in Gulf of Guinea Bolstered by International Collaborators –…
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COVID-19: Obi calls for prayers •Extends palliatives to churches
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged churches in…
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Trump appoints first Black Air Force Chief of Staff
The United States of America Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown to be the next Air Force Chief…
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Nigerian journalist in hiding after police arrest, question 5 reporters about his whereabouts
Abuja, June 9, 2020 Authorities in Nigeria should publicly disclose why they are seeking journalist Cletus Opukeme, and should not…
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Africa
President Nkurunziza’s death: Burundi, Africa have lost a true patriot — Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza…
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Local
Tinubu denies cold war with Aregbesola
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied reports that a cold war is…
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