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Saturday attack: Zulum cuts Abuja trip, visits four Hawul communities
.. Re-equips security with patrol vehicles .. Orders reconstruction works Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday morning flew…
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RCCG enforces COVID-19 protocols at Adeboye crusade in Badagry
By Raji Rasak Badagry (Lagos State), Dec.26, 2020 The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on Saturday disallowed worshippers without…
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It is graceless to fan embers of hatred, strife, FG replies Kukah (Read Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message, ‘A Nation in Search of Vindication,’ in full here)
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Dec. 26, 2020 The Federal Government says it is graceless and impious for any religious leader…
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GRAFT: I was locked out of Aso Villa because I refused to play ball ~ Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently narrated how she was embarrassed, and kicked out of the Presidential Villa,…
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We require Christmas values of joy, love, goodwill to tackle insecurity – Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Dec. 24, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari, says the nation requires the Christmas values of joy, peace,…
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Beware of agents of destabilization out to smear Buhari – Presidency
Nigeria’s Presidency has given notice that some “disgruntled political elements in the country,” are planning an orchestrated campaign of calumny…
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Trump rejects $900bn COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress
New York, Dec. 23, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected the $900 billion (N349.2 trillion) Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief…
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FG extends NIN registration by 6 weeks, cancels verification charges, says Taskforce
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Dec. 22, 2020 The Federal Government has extended registration for the National Identity Number (NIN) by…
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COVID-19 cases surging in U.S., Europe in spite vaccinations- Report
New York, Dec. 21 The number of COVID-19 infections in the United States and Europe continues to surge in spite…
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RCCG members to embark on 63-day fast
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, worldwide would be embarking on a 63 day fasting and prayer…
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Economy: Zulum disburses N154m to 704 SMEs in Borno … N1billion disbursed earlier
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday disbursed N100m cash to 704 small and medium entrepreneurs in Borno state as part…
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Nigerian couple found dead in US home; Investigation underway- Police
SUGAR LAND, Texas An investigation is underway after a husband and wife were found dead Friday morning at a Sugar…
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UN chief welcomes release of Nigerian school boys; Abduction not stage-managed – FG
New York, Dec. 19, 2020 The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on Friday welcomed the release of the 344 schoolboys…
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Insecurity: I’m extremely worried – Buhari; Says Armed Forces’ efforts not good enough; Speaks to rescued students
By Ismaila Chafe Katsina, Dec. 18, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to aggressively address the nation’s security challenges, saying…
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COVID-19: I am in self-isolation – Gov. Tambuwal of Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (CFR), has gone into self-isolation based on medical advise, in connection with…
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Tambuwal warns against playing politics with security; Dares APC spokesman to name N/East Governor behind insecurity or….
Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has written off the acting National Publicity of the All Progressives Congress, APC,…
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Abducted Katsina state students released; President Buhari welcomes development; No ransom was paid – Gov. Masari
The Katsina State Government has said that the abducted students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara have been released…
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Gov. Lalong tests positive for COVID-19
By Polycarp Auta Jos, Dec. 17, 2020 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Makut…
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Buhari at 78: If only we knew this President By FEMI ADESINA
Ask for a President beleaguered from all sides, and I’ll show you Muhammadu Buhari, the ramrod straight man from Daura,…
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Nigeria begins phased reopening of borders as Buhari participates in FEC meeting from Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday participated in the 36th Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting from his country home in Daura,…
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COVID-19 vaccine expert, Ogbuagu, advises African leaders; Says: ‘we’ve found the solution’
Abuja, Dec. 15, 2020: Onyema Ogbuagu, a Nigerian-American researcher and medical doctor, has stressed the need for African leaders to…
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ExxonMobil official confirms worker’s death at Qua Iboe facility
By Sunday Bassey Ibeno (Akwa Ibom), Dec. 16, 2020 A top official of U.S. oil giant, ExxonMobil, has confirmed the…
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Residents, traders express shock over demolition of FESTAC Town market
By Joan Odafe Lagos, Dec. 15, 2020 Some Festac Town residents and traders in Lagos State on Tuesday expressed shock…
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Insecurity: ‘We’re fed up,’ says Sultan of Sokoto; Leads north, south traditional rulers to Borno Governor, Zulum … Asks military to occupy Sambisa, Lake Chad
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers, on Monday led his colleagues from the…
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