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Local
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm RMAFC, FCC nominees, others (see names of nominees) …Adjourns plenary indefinitely
The Senate has received three requests from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of nominees to serve on the Revenue…
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Local
Adamawa, Imo, Plateau states get new Police Commissioners
The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting of the following Commissioners of Police to States/Formation…
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Africa
ECA mourns, as ex-Economist, Teriba, buried in US
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Lagos, April 28, 2020 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined others in mourning the…
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Business and Economy
IMF approves US$3.4bn emergency support for Nigeria to address COVID-19 pandemic
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Lagos, April 28, 2020 The Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved US$3.4 billion…
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Local
Inferno at NNPC retail affiliate station emanates from underground tank, says NNPC … Affirms station observes required safety standards
All stations under the brand name of NNPC Retail Limited operate under very high safety standards as endorsed by the…
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Local
Ohuabunwa advocates special COVID-19 allowance for media professionals
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, April 28, 2020 Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Konga, Unilever partner to offer shoppers genuine products at zero delivery cost
Foremost composite e-commerce giant, Konga has launched a partnership with renowned Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturer, Unilever which will…
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Local
UK government wants English Premier League back “as soon as possible’’
London, April 27, 2020 UK government’s cabinet minister responsible for sports on Monday said he had been in talks with…
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Local
Probe NDDC over N2.9 bn Lassa Fever, Cholera contract, Ijaw Youths Council demands; Seeks transparency in Commission’s Interim Management
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) on Monday said that the opaque style being adopted by the Niger Delta Development Commission…
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Business and Economy
Bayelsa community issues 14 days ultimatum to Agip; Decries neglect; Demands renewal of lapsed MoU
The people of Okoroma Clan in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa on Monday demanded that a lapsed agreement with…
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Health
Borno confirms Shehu of Bama’s demise; Buhari mourns
Borno State Government has confirmed the death of His Highness, the Shehu of Bama, Kyari Ibn Umar Elkanemi who passed…
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Ibeju Lekki youths protest FG’s lockdown, restrictions …Set trucks, vehicles ablaze
There were serious protests in Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State on Monday as irate youths and other residents of the…
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COVID-19: Borno finds 2 positive patients earlier at large … No more patients on the run, says commissioner
A male and female who tested positive to COVID-19 have been found on Monday in Maiduguri after they were declared…
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Health
COVID-19: Buhari Lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, FCT to ease from May 4 -Buhari; Regrets molestation of Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 27, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown…
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Business and Economy
NIMASA investigates cause of dead fish along Niger Delta coastline · Cautions public
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a scientific inquiry to identify the cause of the recent…
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Business and Economy
Random thoughts on Nigeria in a post-COVID-19 World By DAKUKU PETERSIDE
Every plague in history has an expiry date and the black swan COVID-19 is no different. COVID-19 has dramatically…
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Health
COVID-19: New York state to reopen with phased strategy – Governor; Testing needs to be doubled before U.S. reopens economy – Fauci
New York, April 27, 2020 The U.S. state of New York will restart its economy after the peak of the…
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Health
Buhari will determine when to lift lockdown, says Health Minister; President meets Minister, DG NCDC
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, April 26, 2020 Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, on Sunday said President Mohammadu Buhari…
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Health
Bayelsa gets COVID-19 index case, Task Force assures on preparedness
Dr Inodu, Akpoku, Chairman Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force implementation Committee says Bayelsa has recorded its first confirmed case of COVID-19.…
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Arts & Entertainment
Facebook Introduces Messenger Rooms and More ways to connect when you’re apart
Facebook has introduced new products that make it easier to spend quality time with loved ones and to deal with…
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Local
Questions Kyari should have answered… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In addition to coronavirus, the demise of Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,…
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COVID-19 Oil & Gas Intervention: Kano receives package … As Industry moves to build permanent medical infrastructure nationwide
Despite the supply chain constraints involved in simultaneous nationwide delivery and distribution of medical items at this period, the Nigerian…
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Local
Guarantee security of journalists in Ebonyi, NUJ tells Gov. Umahi
By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, April 26, 2020 The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Ebonyi State Council, has…
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COVID-19: E-commerce groans under restrictions, delivery encumbrances in Nigeria
At a time when global players in the e-commerce sector have seen the peculiarities of their operations come to the…
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COVID19: Obi cautions against relaxation of lockdown
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised circumspection towards…
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