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Osinbajo, Gowon, Fayemi, bishops hail Olanipekun ……as Anglican Primate dedicates church building built by senior lawyer
Encomiums poured in torrents for renowned lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, (SAN) on Friday as the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo;…
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Arts & Entertainment
Pope cancels more meetings after slight illness
Vatican City, Feb. 28, 2020 Pope Francis on Friday cancelled engagements due to a slight ailment. According to the Vatican…
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Ighalo scores as Manchester United, Wolves, Roma move into last 16, FC Porto, Arsenal, Ajax out
Manchester (UK), Feb. 28, 2020 Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the Europa League last 16 round with…
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Health
COVID19: NCDC deploys rapid response teams to Lagos
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 28, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has deployed its Rapid Response Teams…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria records first case of COVID-19
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Feb. 28, 2020 The Federal Government has confirmed recording the first case of the new…
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Much ado about Service chiefs… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 …and his bishoprick (office or charge) let another take – Acts 1: 20. The jury…
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President Buhari approves Monitoring Committee for NDDC; Swears-in National Assembly Service Commission members
In line with the provisions of Part V1, Section 21 of Niger Delta Development Commission Establishment Act, President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Army corporal kills 4 colleagues, self in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 26, 2020 A Corporal of Nigerian Army serving at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE,…
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Africa
Dangote Cement pays N16 per share dividend; records growth in Pan African
Dangote Cement Plc investment across Africa is bearing the desired results as Pan-African sales volume grew in the year 2019,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Let this black reflect in our hearts – obi charges Catholics on Ash Wednesday
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Peter Obi has urged Nigerian Catholics who began their…
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Health
Dangote, Bill Gates commend Ganduje on quality healthcare delivery
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano, Feb. 26, 2020 Dangote, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations have commended Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for ensuring…
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Local
Tight security as Supreme Court hears APC’s motion to review judgment on Lyon
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Feb. 26, 2020 There was tight security in and around the Three Arms Zone in Abuja…
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Africa
Buhari mourns former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condoled with the government and people of Egypt…
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Local
Obi mourns BRAC Founder, says he has lost a friend
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has described the founder of…
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Reps granting immunity to principal officers is ripping up the constitution—SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and…
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President Buhari commissions flyover in Ondo, assures of sustenance of massive investments in infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday inaugurated the Ore Interchange Flyover on the Shagamu–Ore–Benin Expressway in Ondo State with an assurance that…
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Local
Bayern Munich whip Chelsea 3-0 for sweet revenge
London, Feb. 25, 2020 Two second half goals in less than three minutes from Serge Gnabry and one from Robert…
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Local
Konga will hit $10m daily turnover by 2024, says Imudia
E-commerce giant, Konga has revealed that the business will hit the $10 million daily turnover mark by 2024. To realise…
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Nigeria’s salvation lies in decentralisation of federal powers — Sanwo-Olu; Unity is key – Bode George
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has offered a fresh impetus on how true federalism can solve the current security…
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Local
AMCON takes over Buba Galadima, former Buhari ally turned foe’s residence, company
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory in Suits No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1136/2019 has ordered Asset Management Corporation…
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Local
Griezmann goal earns FC Barcelona draw at spirited Napoli
Naples (Italy), Feb. 26, 2020 Antoine Griezmann’s second half equaliser handed FC Barcelona a vital away goal and a 1-1…
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Business and Economy
Oil workers bemoan nonpayment of terminal benefits 10 years after sack by ExxonMobil
Some 70 members of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) on Monday lamented the nonpayment of their severance…
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Local
‘Amotekun’ will attract more investors, improve Nigeria’s economy, says Gani Adams
By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Feb. 24, 2020 The Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yoruba Land, Iba Gani Adams, on Monday said…
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Business and Economy
Dangote boosts south East economy with N63billion investment in Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO)
LAGOS, Nigeria, February 25, 2020 Dangote Group (www.Dangote.com) has in the last five years invested over N63bn in the South…
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Local
One day fast: We’re grateful to Nigerians, Borno Governor says
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday night conveyed message of gratitude to Nigerians within and outside his state…
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