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Arts & Entertainment
Los Angeles warns against weekend beach rush amid soaring heat
Los Angeles, April 25, 2020 Authorities in Los Angeles are warning against a weekend rush to beaches and hiking trails,…
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Funmi Iyanda goes live with NCDC boss, Hafsat Abiola on Public Eye
TV and film producer, Funmi Iyanda, will on Friday, April 24 at 8 pm (tonight) premiere Public Eye, a series…
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Health
WHO appoints Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala as COVID-19 Special Envoy
United Nations, April 25, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday named Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi…
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Kyari’s successor: APC chairmen did not recommend selection process, says Dalori
Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 36 states and the FCT have strongly refuted a media report,…
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Kyari was a dedicated public servant, played key role in return of $300 million Abacha loot, US govt says in condolence letter
The United States government has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari as a dedicated…
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Enugu Govt pays April salaries of all public servants, 25% COVID-19 allowance for all health workers; Charges security agencies to enforce total lockdown of land boundaries; Inter-state travelers intercepted, turned back
The Enugu State Government in furtherance of its commitment to contain Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the state as well as…
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Health
Dead fishes on N/Delta coastline: NOSDRA says no links yet to oil spills
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has said that it found no oil leaks linked to the…
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Aguero is Manchester City’s biggest idol, Gabriel Jesus says
Rio de Janeiro, April 24, 2020 Gabriel Jesus has described his battle with Sergio Aguero for a place in Manchester…
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Arts & Entertainment
COVID-19: Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, resumes online lectures
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, April 24, 2020 Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu has resumed lectures for the 2019/2020 academic year, a…
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Health
World Earth Day: NBC celebrates street sweepers, urges personal, environmental hygiene to halt COVID-19 spread
As the world marks the 2020 Earth Day amidst efforts to halt the spread of the rampaging Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,…
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Health
EU lawmakers accuse leaders of dragging feet on virus recovery plan
Brussels, April 24, 2020 The EU’s coronavirus recession response Team on Friday accused prominent EU lawmakers of foot-dragging on virus…
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Business and Economy
Isolating Adelakun from academic Covid-19 (1) By Louis Odion
On a good day, Abimbola Adelakun is a compelling read. But writers do have dry days, when the muse fails…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tribute: Goodnight, Prof. Dauda Musa Enna, scholar, rare gem By Jeff Godwin Doki
His death is something so terribly painful because it came so surprisingly early. With brutal sadness came violent attacks of…
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COVID-19: Can Africa afford lockdowns? By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR
This piece summarizes my contribution to an African debate. From Johannesburg to Lagos, Cairo to Dakar, Kinshasa to Kigali, Nairobi…
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Health
COVID-19: AOPP commences palliative disbursements to indigent people in Eziowa, Ozom communities *As Prof. Ejike plans their enrolment in FG’s palliative programmes
The Aguobu-Owa Peoples Palliatives Project (AOPP) has commenced disbursement to qualified indigent people drawn from the six villages in the…
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Health
YabaLeft must be the Isolation Centre for Policemen By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian policemen have killed more Nigerians than Coronavirus, alias Covid-19. Ever since the Corona pandemic broke out, and the concomitant…
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ECOWAS leaders appoint President Buhari Champion of COVID -19 Response
Presidents of West African countries under the aegis of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government have appointed President…
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Covid-19: ECOWAS President says body is looking inwards, not waiting on Western Countries
By Lizzy Okoji and Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 23, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is…
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Health
British PM, Boris Johnson could return to work Monday – Report
London, April 24, 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could return to governing the country as early as Monday…
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Local
My last contact with Abba Kyari By Femi Adesina
He told us he would be back at his desk soon. I believed it. But now, it would never happen.…
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A Chief of Staff in times like these… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 So many “quotable quotes” played on my mind as I fixed my heart on writing this…
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Health
Neymar says lack of football now making him anxious
Paris, April 23, 2020 Paris St Germain (PSG) and Brazil forward Neymar says that not knowing when football will be…
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Health
Convid 19, Bauchi state governor suspends religious, social gathering
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has on Thursday announced suspension of congregational prayers including Friday…
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Zulum condoles ex-Governor Sheriff’s family over father’s demise
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has condoled with former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff and his extended family, over the…
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Health
Kia to suspend 4 domestic plants on virus impact
Seoul, April 23, 2020 Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, said on Thursday that it would temporarily…
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