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Xenophobia: UN Secretary General flays ‘acts of violence’ against foreigners
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Sept. 4. 2019 United Nations, UN, Secretary-General António Guterres has “strongly condemned” the renewed wave…
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Air Peace to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa free of charge; Buhari, Osinbajo, Onyeama strategise
Following the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced…
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Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation of Americas holds AGM in Houston Texas
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation of Americas (NIDOA) would take place from September 5, 2019…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi appoints former AIG, Okorie, as member of S/East Security Committee
Following the inauguration of a five-man Joint Security Committee set up by the South East governors, during their last meeting…
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Imo police nab 18 over alleged assault on govt. official
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Sept 4, 2019 Mr Orlando Ikeoku, the spokesman for Imo police command, said on Wednesday that…
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Business and Economy
Nestlé announces winners of Sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge
The 3 start-ups winners have been awarded a 4-month residency in the new Nestlé R&D Accelerator for Sub-Saharan Africa ABIDJAN,…
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Prof. Wang, Dr. Mathew Aneke emerge joint winners of 2019 NLNG Science Prize
Professor Meihong Wang and Mathew Aneke have emerged winners of the 2019 NLNG Science Prize with their works on Carbon…
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Arts & Entertainment
Idada, Olatunde, Begho emerge finalists for NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize
THE advisory board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature today announced Jude Idada’s Boom Boom, Dunni Olatunde’s Mystery at Ebenezer Lodge and O.T.…
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Bayelsa PDP Gov Primary: Restoration C’ttee congratulates Diri ***commends other aspirants for show of maturity, sportsmanship …says the focus now should be November 16
The Restoration Governorship Election Primary Committee has congratulated Senator Douye Diri on his emergence as the flagbearer of the Peoples…
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Africa
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa most pathetic, regrettable – Obi •Advises Nigerians to emulate Indians, Jews
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on South-Africans to stop the…
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Gunmen disrupt Kogi PDP gov primary
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Sept 4, 2019 The Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary election ended abruptly in…
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Business and Economy
200 entrepreneurs to meet with Osinbajo in Kebbi
By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi, Sept. 3, 2019 The Kebbi Government, says it will mobilise 200 entrepreneurs to meet with…
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Olympic Qualifier: Falcons beat Algeria 3-0 on aggregate, through to 3rd round
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 The Super Falcons moved to the third round of CAF’s 2020 Tokyo Women…
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Africa
Xenophobia: M$G, Valuables Boutique, others raided inside Shoprite Mall, Surulere
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, Sept. 3, 2019 Valuable items were allegedly looted from M$G, Affordable Boutique and other shops inside…
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Internet fraud: EFCC arrests 60, convicts 37 in A’Ibom
By Sunday Bassey Uyo, Sept. 3, 2019 The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says…
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Reps minority caucus condemn raid of Gov. Umahi’s residence in Abuja
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 Minority Caucus Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), has…
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Xenophobic attacks: Ekweremadu calls for suspension of diplomatic ties with SA; Calls on AU to sanction South Africa
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has condemned the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African…
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Africa
Attacks on Nigerians reckless, run against ideals Mandela fought for, says Osinbajo * says ‘Violence mocks huge price Nigeria paid to pull down apartheid’
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Tuesday condemned in strong terms xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He described the…
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Business and Economy
NASS will pass 2020 budget in December if presented in September-Gbajabiamila
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has said National Assembly…
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Supreme Court reserves judgment in Labaran Maku’s case against Gov. Audu Sule
Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in a case filed by Mr Labaran Maku, the…
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100 days in office: APC scores Gov. Sanwo-Olu high, PDP, NCP disappointed
By Fabian Ekeruche (07031677844) Lagos, Sept. 3, 2019 Ahead of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s 100 days in office, political parties in…
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Africa
Xenophobia: Consider military options, nationalization- AIED tells FG
The Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development (AIED) has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to put all options on…
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Agulu accident: Obi condoles victims, recommends solution
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condoled the families of the deceased…
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Africa
Time to Make Energy Work for Africa By Prince Arthur Eze
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 2, 2019/ — By Prince Arthur Eze It is long past time that we made…
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NSCDC lauds Ugwuanyi’s commitment on security …As gov inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad on Herders/Farmers Issues
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for “his kind disposition…
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