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Dangote urges increased healthcare funding, as Africa formally receives polio-free certification
Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has urged governments across Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria,…
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Legalize AK-47, Uzodinma urges FG; Resigns from South East Security Committee
President of Alaigbo Development Foundation, ADF, Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, has resigned his membership of the South-East Security Committee and called…
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Buhari lists nine priority areas to improve livelihood of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja assured Nigerians and the international community that his administration will use the remaining years…
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President Buhari says, like Polio, Africa can defeat COVID-19; Lauds Dangote, Gates, Offor, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja expressed optimism that African countries can defeat the coronavirus pandemic, in the same manner,…
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Zamfara: Buhari receives gold bars from Governor as Army raids illegal mining site, arrests 150
By Ibrahim Ahmad Faskari (Katsina), Aug. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, received in audience the governor of Zamfara state,…
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Buhari welcomes UN Chief’s commendation on security, corruption; Promises to do more
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja welcomed commendations by United Nations (UN) on efforts to restore security, strengthen institutions against…
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NNPC Posts Crude Oil & Gas Export Receipts of $378.42million in June … Records $4.60billion Export Sale in one Year
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a total crude oil and gas export receipt of $378.42million in June…
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Revoke assent to CAMA, send it back to NASS or face legal action, SERAP asks Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to “urgently rescind…
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Obasanjo says 14m children are out of school in Nigeria today
By Oluwakemi Oladipo Lagos, Aug. 22, 2020 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday declared that in Nigeria today, over 14…
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UNILAG crisis latest: Step aside, Federal Government orders Babalakin, Ogundipe
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Aug. 21, 2020 The Federal Government has directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the…
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NPDC eyes 600mmscf/d of gas supply to domestic gas market …Set to commission 240MT LPG Plant
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), an Exploration and Production subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is looking…
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Last evacuation flight from US arrives Abuja, Lagos Friday with 208 passengers; Total returnees from US now 2,322
The 9th and last evacuation flight that is taking 208 stranded Nigerians from the United States of America, US, will…
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Villa Video leak: Punish Gambari, Oshiomhole with visa restrictions, Secondus urges US, others
The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has called on the global Democratic community to…
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Obi condemns clampdown on Nigerian businesses in Ghana, urges FG to intervene immediately
Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as unfair,…
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Coup: ECOWAS suspends Mali from its decision-making bodies, shuts down land, air borders
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 19, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali from all…
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Ex-President Jonathan, ECOWAS Special Envoy on Mali crisis, briefs President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja. Dr Jonathan, who…
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Nigeria may approach ECOWAS Court over attack on traders in Ghana – Onyeama
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 17, 2020 Foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama says Nigeria may have to approach the Economic…
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Civil rights group writes Buhari, states how Malami stalls high-profile corruption cases
Lagos, Sunday, August 16, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has been told to investigate allegations that the Attorney General of the…
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Instruct Minister, NBC to withdraw codes on ‘insult of govs, elders, leaders’, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “urgently instruct…
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SPDC appeals asset sale judgment
SPDC is very disappointed that the Rivers State High Court affirmed the enforcement of the purported sale of interests in…
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U.S. agency warns against toxic hand sanitisers
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 14, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says some hand sanitisers have…
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Enugu airport fence destruction: FG vows to prosecute perpetrator
*Says it will deploy all lawful means to protect national security asset *Applauds Buhari, Ugwuanyi’s intervention The federal government, on…
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UNILAG crisis worsens as Governing Council appoints Prof. Soyombo new Vice Chancellor
The lingering crisis rocking the University of Lagos, Nigeria has worsened with the announcement of Professor Theophilus Omololu Soyombo as…
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Buhari mourns ‘Old Friend of Nigeria,’ Walter Carrington
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 12, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of former United States…
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