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US, UK visa ban for electoral offences: Nigeria grumbles
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 18, 2020 The Nigerian government has said it considers it disrespectful to the Sovereignty of…
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Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu commission Eko MSME fashion hub in Lagos
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday commissioned the Eko Micro, Small and Medium…
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Facebook announces its new office in Lagos, Nigeria
18th September 2020: As part of its continued commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, Facebook Friday announced it will be…
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Prof. Anthony Anwukah’s wife, Justice Christiana, for burial October 9, 2020
Hon. Justice Christiana Ukachi Anwukah, the wife of Professor Anthony Gozie Anwukah, former Minister of State for Education in Nigeria…
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INEC hails EFCC’s inclusion in Election Security Committee
The Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC) has described the inclusion of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the…
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NNPC shortlists 78 companies for pipelines rehabilitation bidding
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 18, 2020 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has shortlisted 78 companies to bid for…
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Father, 60, remanded for allegedly raping daughter, 22
By Adebisi Fatima Shittu Ibadan, Sept.18, 2020 An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday remanded a sexagenarian, Abiodun…
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Wike’s life in danger in Edo – Rivers Govt.; Says IGP Adamu’ll be held personally responsible if anything happens to him
The Rivers state government has cried out over the fate of their Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Benin City, the Edo…
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AFOR Market opens Sunday in Irvington, New Jersey
For Africans and lovers of African foods, the answer to their hearts’ desires has come. A one-stop shop for all…
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Celebration of life of Sir Dr. Ignatius Njoku holds today, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 in New Jersey, USA
The life and times of a great educationist, church and community leader, Chief Sir Dr. Ignatius Chukwunenye Njoku, will be…
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SDGs: Nigeria to mobilize Corpers, iconic leaders to champion implementation at grassroots, Buhari tells UN meeting
Nigeria will engage the services of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members across the country and 17 Sustainable Development Goals…
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Consulate General, New York hosts Ministers, Governors, US, Indian investors, others to virtual global post-Covid 19 conference
Nigerian Governors, Ministers and other dignitaries from all over the world will be part of a global conference and award…
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Wike to Edo people: Use election to liberate the state *Assures of support of all South- South Governors
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Edo electorate must be mobilised for the gubernatorial election with a focus at…
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Buhari assents to Police Bill 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the Nigeria Police Bill, 2020. The President, in a memo dated September 16,…
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Yes, Nigeria is collapsing forward By FEMI ADESINA
In the past one week, those who think they own Nigeria, and their cohorts, have been making magisterial pronouncements on…
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Maritime Security: NIMASA, Air Force set to deploy assets for Deep Blue Project
Air assets acquired under the Deep Blue Project, also called the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, domiciled with…
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Obi hails Universal Studio Group Chairman, Pearlena Igbokwe, says her achievements can inspire Nigerian youths
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has praised Nigerian-born Ms…
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Northeast Governors appoint Senator Abba Aji forum’s Executive Secretary
The Northeast Governors Forum has appointed Senator Muhammad Abba Aji as executive secretary in charge coordinating the forum’s affairs and…
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Facebook and Vice President of Nigeria to host Fireside Chat during the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
17th September 2020: The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Facebook’s Vice President of Policy and Communication, Nick…
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Business and Economy
NNPC Records ₦20.36Billion Trading Surplus in July
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded an increased trading surplus of ₦20.36billion in July 2020 compared to the…
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Ethiopian Airlines resume flights from New Jersey to Abuja, Lagos
By Harrison Arubu New York, Sept. 17, 2020 Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has resumed passenger flights from New Jersey,…
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Nigerian journalist Ime Sunday Silas held since August on cybercrime charge
Abuja, September 16, 2020 – Nigerian authorities should immediately release journalist Ime Sunday Silas, drop the charges against him, and…
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Port Harcourt – Bonny – Maiduguri Rail to commence soon, Says Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that upon completion of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project by December,…
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SPDC’s oil production hits 514,000 bpd – Report
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept. 17, 2020 The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it has grown its oil output…
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Edo 2020: PDP will win convincingly – Wike *Urges Edo electorate to be vigilant, defend their votes.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council Chairman, Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Edo governorship election…
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