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Health
Rivers: Senate wades into mysterious deaths on Bonny Island
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Health (Primary and Communicable Disease) to meet with the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
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Police arrest man for raping step daughter, 15, in A’Ibom; Two for gang-raping NYSC member
Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 9, 2020 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it has arrested three suspects for different…
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Local
Funeral for George Floyd set for Tuesday in Texas
Washington, June 9, 2020 The funeral for George Floyd is due to get under way on Tuesday in Texas, as…
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Rivers reviews guideline on religious church worship
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services from 50…
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Gombe Covid-19 taskforce goes bankrupt as community spread increases; 63 cases recorded in four days; 3 commissioners, 1 special adviser, 5 legislators affected
William Attah, Gombe Chairman of the Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19, Professor Idris Mohammed has sent a save-our-soul (SOS) message…
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Local
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Acting President, Court of Appeal
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the Acting President of…
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Health
Senator Stella Oduah alleviates trauma of flood ravaged residents of Bida Road, Onitsha, others
Senator representing Anambra North District in the National Assembly, Senator Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah has put smiles on the faces…
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Local
COVID-19: Nestlé supports Enugu State with palliatives worth N32m
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 8, 2020 Nestlé Nigeria Plc, on Monday, donated nutritious food and beverages worth N32 million…
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Africa
Is Nigeria Ready to Leave Lockdown? By Professor Benjamin Uzochukwu
As sub-Saharan Africa grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, policymakers in Nigeria—Africa’s largest economy and home to…
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Local
After two months in North-East, Buratai meets Buhari, says Troops captured 166 Boko Haram informants
After two months in the North East with the troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was…
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Police arrest 75 year-old man in Katsina for insulting Buhari, Masari; Falana pays N70,000 to free him
The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested a 75-year-old man, Lawal Abdullahi popularly called Izala, and one Bahajeje Abu,…
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Lead Story
President Buhari nominates Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal (read rich profile of jurist)
President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility, has sent the nomination of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President,…
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Local
As Ondo Governorship election hot up…5 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The billion dollar question on the lips of many as the Ondo governorship election draws…
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Local
Gov. Diri committed to socio-economic development of Bayelsa- UN Peace Envoy
Mr Miebi Bribena, United Nations Peace Ambassador on Sunday expressed confidence in the capacity of Governor Douye Diri to make…
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Arts & Entertainment
Majek: A rainmaker and his unique augury By Louis Odion
Cassock is no ordinary apparel. Neither are handcuffs choice ornament. So, when by mid 80s a fresh-faced minstrel from a…
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Local
George Floyd: US-based group condemns police brutality; Calls for justice for victims
A group, African Diaspora for Good Governance, ADGG, has condemned police brutality in the United States of America, US, and…
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Health
COVID-19: Abia Gov., Ikpeazu tests positive as Nigeria records 260 new cases, total infections now 12, 486
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested positive for coronavirus, just as the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Sunday…
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Royal Olagbegi Dynasty of Owo pays glowing tribute to late Gov. Olumilua
The Royal Olagbegi Dynasty of Owo, Ondo State has described the late governor of the old Ondo state, Evangelist Bamidele…
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Appointments: Buhari not rubber stamp, says Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 7, 2020 The Presidency says that President Muhammadu Buhari is not a rubber stamp, who…
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The illogic in Anambra South’s zoning logic By Belonwu Anene
There wouldn’t have been any need for this write-up if not for the growing tendency of our people in Anambra…
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Sanwo-Olu installs Gbolahan Lawal 15th Oniru, charges monarch on development
•‘Keep your doors open to all, Akiolu advises new King •Oniru: ‘Appointment a call to life-long service to Lagos’ At…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19 induced recession stimulus measures By Prof. Chijioke Nwaozuzu
Is the – 0.4% (mild recession) achievable? Projected recession of -4.4% for 2020 To address the issues of…
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Pope in Sunday address: Stay vigilant about COVID-19
Rome, June 7, 2020 Pope Francis on Sunday said people should not let down their guard and assume that they…
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Faith
Imo Task Force hails churches’ compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
By Chidi Opara Owerri, July 7, 2020 The Imo COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with level of compliance…
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Africa
Gulf of Guinea no longer safe haven for pirates – Jamoh; As Nigeria hands over suspected vessel, crew to Ghana; Korean Envoy hails handling of case
The Nigerian Government has handed over the fishing vessel Marine 707 suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the…
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