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Lead Story
Arrest of suspected suicide bomber: Police advise schools, worship centers to restore checks on luggages
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Feb. 2, 2020 The Kaduna State Police Command has advised schools, worship centers, markets, motor parks…
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Health
Scientists in Rome isolate coronavirus for study, containment
Rome, Feb. 2, 2020 Italian scientists at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases have isolated the rapidly spreading coronavirus, Italian…
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Business and Economy
Nestle Nigeria aims to collaborate with Federal Government to boost Agriculture
A News Analysis by Peter Ejiofor, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest by Nestle Nigeria Plc to continue…
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Local
Man shot dead by police after injuring 2 in London stabbing attack
London, Feb. 2, 2020 A man was shot dead by armed officers after a stabbing attack on a busy…
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Africa
Rangers draw 1-1 with Al-Masry FC in Enugu, crash out of 2020 Confederation Cup
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Feb. 2, 2020 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday held visiting Al-Masry of Egypt to…
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Sanwo-Olu expresses shock, sadness over Martins Street inferno; We must build modern markets for our people – Gov.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday expressed shock over the fire that razed down four buildings on Martins…
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Local
Arthur Nwankwo was a unique Nigerian — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Dr. Arthur Nwankwo as…
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Valentine: Its true meaning; How to celebrate it, by Konga Travel
Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has disclosed the true meaning of Valentine, even as…
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NADECO chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo dies; Buhari mourns; We lost a rare gem- Fayemi
Dr. Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo, writer, publisher and political activist, is dead. He died on Saturday at the University of Nigeria…
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SERAP wins round one in battle to get details of payment of jumbo pensions to ex-governors
There is prospect Nigerians keen on knowing details of payment of life pensions to former governors across the 36 states…
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Africa
Gambian radio journalists arrested, outlets shut down over protest coverage
Abuja, Nigeria, January 31, 2020 Gambian authorities should immediately drop the charges against broadcast journalists Pa Modou Bojang and Gibbi…
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Health
Coronavirus: Suspected pranksters cause panic in Abuja; Paraded by Police; No case of virus in FCT says Director of Public Health
Suspected pranksters who went to the Wuse District Hospital, Abuja claiming that one of them had been infected by the…
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Nigeria, U.S. hold 5th session of bi-national commission in Washington
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 1, 2019 The Nigeria-U.S. Bi-National Commission (BNC) is scheduled to hold between Feb. 3, and…
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Business and Economy
“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu
By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 1, 2020 Some operators of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles `Keke’ NAPEP in Lagos said…
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Faith
Living Faith Church set to establish 10,000 new churches across Nigeria in 2020-Oyedepo
By Emmanuel Nwoye Jos, Feb. 1, 2020 Dr David Oyedepo, President and Founder, Living Faith Church (LFC), says the church…
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US travel restriction on Nigeria, others: Aregbesola heads Buhari Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a Committee, headed by Minister of Interior, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola, to study and address…
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Local
Leave Omo-Agege alone, Urhobo leaders warn mischief makers
Kings, elders and religious leaders from Urhobo Kingdom in Delta State stormed the National Assembly at the weekend to express…
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Local
NCC activates 122 toll-free emergency telephone number in 18 States
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said the Commission has…
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Local
“The Igbo man doesn’t kneel down for anybody except his chi…” – Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senate Minority Leader
By Jideofor Adibe This week I am continuing with my no-holds-barred interviews with some outspoken Nigerian leaders. As soon as…
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Arts & Entertainment
Service of Songs for late Mazi Donatus Okoro holds today in New Jersey, USA
A Service of Songs in memory of Mazi Donatus Obasi Okoro is being organised by the family of Hon. Nnanna…
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Local
Why we resuscitated Kwara Sports Festival 15 years after — AbdulRazaq *Says stadium’s Indoor Sports Hall for renovation, new squash court coming
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said he approved the resuscitation of the state annual sports festival as part of…
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Burundi court sentences Iwacu journalists to 2.5 years in prison
Nairobi, January 30, 2020 Burundi authorities should not contest the appeal of four journalists from Iwacu convicted Thursday and should stop filing…
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Infrastructure: Ekiti asphalt plant commences operation …as Fayemi restates commitment to quality road network
The infrastructure development agenda of the Dr Kayode Fayemi-led administration in Ekiti State has received a major boost as the…
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