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U.S. 2020: Trump raises possibility of delaying presidential election
Washington, July 30, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the November presidential election might have to be…
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Afenifere National leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi dies at 94; President Buhari, South West APC mourn
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, July 30, 2020 Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, the National Leader of Afenifere Group is dead. His death…
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FG repatriates 289 Nigerians in 4th evacuation flight from USA
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 29, 2020 (NAN) The Federal Government has evacuated 289 more Nigerians stranded…
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Senate summons Fashola, Ahmed, others over legacy projects
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 28, 2020 The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, and…
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ECOWAS adopts declaration on Mali, as President Buhari urges acceptance of Government of National unity
The ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government Monday adopted a Declaration towards settling the political crisis in Republic…
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Buhari names railways stations after prominent Nigerians; Jonathan, Saraki, Tinubu, Fashola, others listed
Following the conclusion of some rail projects in some states, with President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval, minister of transportation Rt. Hon.…
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COVID19- British Cabinet Office commends Nigerian for ingenuity in mass ventilator production
The Cabinet office of the United Kingdom has described a Nigerian Information Technology Consultant, Victor Osagie as one of the…
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Remittances from Nigerians in diaspora hit $25bn as Buhari urges more active role in post-COVID-19 economic recovery
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to actively participate in the country’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts. In…
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Ex-Speaker Yakubu Dogara meets Buhari, defects to APC
Abuja, July 24, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and the immediate…
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President Buhari goes on peace mission to Mali; FG approves new policy on bitumen
President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the…
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Ex-President Jonathan briefs Buhari on mission to Mali; ECOWAS countries to consult on crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari will consult with key leaders of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, countries in order to…
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Insecurity: Resign now, Senate tells Service Chiefs …As Lawan tasks Joint Committee to investigate desertion of Army by soldiers
The Senate has called on the Service Chiefs to step aside over the deteriorating security situation in the country. This…
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Buhari mourns friend, political associate, Ismaila Isa Funtua
President Muhammadu Buhari with a friend and political associate, late Malam Samaila Isa Funtua (R) Funtua died on Monday…
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N81.5bn: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks presidential panel to probe ‘corruption in NDDC’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “use his…
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Bomb blast in Buhari’s home state: 5 children die, 6 others injured – Police
By Zubairu Idris Malumfashi (Katsina State), July 18, 2020 The Police Command in Katsina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, on…
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Evacuation: 324 more Nigerians depart U.S. for Abuja
An evacuee being screened by consular officials at the Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, Score departure on Friday, July…
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Improved gold mining operations to generate 250,000 jobs, $500m annually in royalties, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said improved gold mining operations in the country will generate no fewer than 250,000…
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NDDC: Buhari directs speedy, coordinated investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure…
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Wike rescues former NDDC MD *Calls on Inspector General of Police to investigate her attempted abduction
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Thursday rescued the immediate past Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development…
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Bazaar!! NDDC spends N81.5 billion from Jan. to May; N31.4bn on COVID-19; N122.9 mn on condolences; N122.9mn on consultancy; N1.96bn on lassa fever; N900mn on legal services etc; Reps begin probe
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 15, 2020 The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged N40 billion irregular…
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President Buhari mourns late first female combat pilot, Arotile; FEC condoles him
President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep pain the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile and condoled with the family…
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NDDC Probe: Nothing should happen to our daughter, Rivers govt warns
The Rivers state government has called on all parties to the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,…
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Buhari won’t fail Nigerians on anti-graft war, says Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 14, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari will not be deterred by baseless criticisms by the opposition…
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Major shake-up in Nigerian Army as 37 Generals redeployed
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 14, 2020 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment…
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