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President Buhari congratulates D’Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigeria’s female Basket Ball team, D’Tigress, for qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, urging…
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Fayemi receives draft legal framework for Amotekun; Inaugurates first female HOS
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday received the draft copy of the proposed bill for the…
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Buhari, Lawan mourn Sen. Ignatius Longjan
Abuja, Feb. 10, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the National Assembly, government and people of Plateau…
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EFCC arrests FBI suspect, Festus Akinyemi Abiona, wanted for $2.5m internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 38-year–old man, Festus Akinyemi Abiona who was indicted by the Federal Bureau of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo: Passage of the Guru of Fourth Dimension By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
They no longer make men like Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo. In his cherished lifetime he spoke truth to power with unconquerable…
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Education
Save the Children International signs MoU with Gombe, commend education budget
Save the Children International (SCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs and…
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Alleged N170m FIRS contract: Complainant causes drama, weeps, rolls in court
The long-drawn saga over an alleged N170m Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) contract involving Benjamin Joseph, self-acclaimed Managing Director of…
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Arts & Entertainment
US Consulate General Lagos holds program on Role of African Media
The Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria, is holding the second part of its program…
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Local
After BREXIT, enter YEXIT! By Bola Bolawole
“Few individuals want to willingly invite their death. Yet many will be found who are prepared to fight fearlessly for…
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Zenith Bank promotes women empowerment with Z-Woman
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc has introduced a new product, Z-Woman, which is focused on empowering female business…
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Panic in Nekede over hyena escape from Imo zoo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Feb. 10, 2020 There was serious panic in Nekede, near Owerri, on Monday morning, following the…
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Africa
Malawi Presidential Election: Rawlings applauds Malawi Constitutional Court for rejecting US$20m bribes
The former President of Ghana, Dr Jerry Rawlings, has, over the weekend, applauded the decision of Malawi’s Constitutional Court, which…
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Konga Travel unveils new promo, offers travelers chauffeur-driven ride to airport in Rolls Royce
Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has rolled out a special promo offering prospective customers…
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Education
Ebonyi Varsity crisis: Ex NANS President wades in, says gov Umahi should act fast
A former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Chinonso Obasi, would mediate in the face-off between students…
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Lead Story
S/East govs ready with security outfit; to provide details to FG soon
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 9, 2020 The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) has promised to provide the Federal Government…
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Governors, others storm Ekiti for Fayemi’s 55th birthday celebration; Clergyman urges politicians to put people first
The Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Revd Emmanuel Badejo has called on political leaders in the country to put the…
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Local
Presidency condemns NEF’s verdict on Buhari, calls Ango Abdullahi, ‘General without troops’ (Read full text of NEF’s statement here)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 9, 2020 The Presidency has dismissed the assessment of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration by…
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ECOWAS mobilising own resources to combat terrorism – Buhari; Meets Canada’s Prime Minister, Trudeau
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, commended the renewed vigour by ECOWAS member countries to mobilize their own…
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Faith
If Britain could exit Europe… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 If Britain could exit Europe, as it did close to the midnight of 31st January, 2020;…
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Health
China coronavirus deaths reach 811
Beijing, Feb. 9, 2020 The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 811 in mainland China, the…
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Business and Economy
Forex: CBN injects $218.41m, CNY 18m into retail secondary market
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Feb. 8, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of 218.41 million…
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Ooni of Ife crowns Oba Kayode Afolabi as Alapomu of Apomu
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on February 7, 2020 crowned Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as the new king of Apomu…
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African Union Summit: Leaders gather, focus on security; Buhari attends meetings
Addis Ababa, Feb. 9, 2020 African leaders are gathering in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for the 33rd…
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