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COVID-19 lockdown: Obi fears for the vulnerable; advises elected public officers to relocate to their constituencies
Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has expressed concern over…
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Africa
UBA provides N5 billion ($14 million) for COVID-19 relief support across Africa
March 26, 2020 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Thursday announced a donation of over 5 billion Naira (USD14 million),…
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Health
CBN, private sector form alliance against COVID-19
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 26, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, on…
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Health
Bauchi records second coronavirus case
From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro has disclosed that the State has recorded a…
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Health
Again, Buhari appeals to Nigerians on Coronavirus; Approves release of N10 bn to Lagos; N5bn to NCDC
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 26, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again enjoined all citizens to follow to the letter,…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: Fidelity Bank’s proactiveness nips spread
Fidelity Bank says one of its staff returning from holidays in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 but the…
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Local
Covid-19: Zulum braces up for economic downturn, sets up team to increase Borno’s IGR … Says 2020 budget will be reviewed
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday braced up for impending economic downturn as a result of the…
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We still live in the shadow of slave trade – UN Chief
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 25, 2020 UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world “still lives in the shadow…
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on planned 2020 budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from…
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Health
Aliko Dangote rallies private sector operators against COVID-19 …Coalition to set up medical tents for testing, treatment in Lagos
Aliko Dangote through the Aliko Dangote Foundation will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations spearheading a coalition of…
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Business and Economy
CBN to remain operational while COVID-19 lasts
Following the current impact of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) on the global economy coupled with efforts by the Nigerian Government,…
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Health
COVID-19: Atiku urges palliative measures for Nigerians; Govs. Fayemi, Obaseki on self-isolation; Governors, aides at NGF meeting asked to go for test; Speaker tests positive
By Emmanuel Oloniruha(Abuja)/ Monday Ajogun (Benin) March 25, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal and State Governments…
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Local
Gunmen kidnap elder brother to Gov.Muhammad of Bauchi
By Huseyn Abubakar Mbar. Bauchi, March. 25, 2020 Gunmen on Wednesday night, kidnapped Mr Adamu Mohammad, elder brother to Bauchi…
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Local
COVID-19; Kia takes proactive measures to ensure safety of customers, staff
In hopes of minimizing the chances of employee and customers’ exposure to the disease and to join responsive corporate entities…
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Health
FG alerts Nigerians to existence of Coronavirus Ransomware
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent Coronavirus Ransomware Application, which claims…
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COVID-19: Konga reassures customers, Govt, reiterates commitment to last mile deliveries
Despite the worrying trajectory of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which is fast spreading across Nigeria, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce giant, has…
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Health
COVID 19: Gov Diri denies contacts with Abah Kyari, Gov. Mohammed of Bauchi, keeps mum on own status
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has dispelled rumors that he had contact with the Chief of Staff to the President,…
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Journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni arrested in Niger over COVID-19 report
New York, March 24, 2020 Authorities in Niger should immediately release journalist Kaka Touda Mamane Goni and halt legal proceedings…
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Coronavirus: Close non-essential parts of markets, Obi begs market leaders nationwide
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to market…
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Health
Coronavirus: Meeting on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery postponed; UNGA President urges global action against modern slavery
United Nations, March 25, 2020 President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande has called for concerted…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood as handshake across the Niger By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian politicians always talk of the need for a handshake across the Niger. The politicos have from the First Republic…
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Health
Our chicken have come home to roost By Joel Nwokeoma
For twenty years running, our health sector funding has declined. In many other cases, budgets are padded and looted by…
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Health
COVID-19: Gov. Mohammed’s test result shocks Bauchi residents; State govt. to procure 150 kits for preliminary tests
By Ayinde Olaide/Amina Ahmed Bauchi, March. 24, 2020 Some residents of Bauchi on Tuesday said they received with shock, news…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: NNPC Directs Non-Management Office-based Staff to Work from Home
In compliance with the Federal Government’s directive on the COVID -19, the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
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Health
Coronavirus: Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari, tests positive as anxiety grips Bauchi over Gov. Mohammed’s test
Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, reputed to be the defacto president of Nigeria, Malam Abba Kyari, has tested…
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