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Police detain Aisha Buhari’s aides; First Lady asks IGP to release them immediately
Some key aides attached to the First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, have reportedly been arrested by personnel of the Nigerian…
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Governors declare state of emergency on sexual, gender-based violence
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 11, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has declared a state of emergency on sexual…
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FEC approves N115.5bn for projects in Adamawa, Imo, Plateau, Taraba
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 10, 2020 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday…
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Trump appoints first Black Air Force Chief of Staff
The United States of America Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown to be the next Air Force Chief…
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President Nkurunziza’s death: Burundi, Africa have lost a true patriot — Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza…
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Gombe Covid-19 taskforce goes bankrupt as community spread increases; 63 cases recorded in four days; 3 commissioners, 1 special adviser, 5 legislators affected
William Attah, Gombe Chairman of the Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19, Professor Idris Mohammed has sent a save-our-soul (SOS) message…
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President Buhari nominates Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal (read rich profile of jurist)
President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility, has sent the nomination of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President,…
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COVID-19: Abia Gov., Ikpeazu tests positive as Nigeria records 260 new cases, total infections now 12, 486
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested positive for coronavirus, just as the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Sunday…
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Appointments: Buhari not rubber stamp, says Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 7, 2020 The Presidency says that President Muhammadu Buhari is not a rubber stamp, who…
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COVID-19: Pastor Adeboye lauds FG’s efforts
By Henry Oladele Lagos, June 7, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch…
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Removal of fuel subsidy, price-fixing excites Atiku
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 5, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the stoppage of subsidy and price-fixing…
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Brass community seeks remediation of environmental impact of Agip’s Export Terminal
The Brass Community in Bayelsa has demanded remediation on the environmental and economic damages to the Brass Canal by the…
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SERAP drags Buhari, NASS to UN over cuts in health, UBE budgets, N27bn for renovation
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to three UN special rapporteurs urging them to…
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President Buhari assures AfDB President, Adesina: I’ll stand by you
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President…
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U.S. protests: UN urges restraint; Curfew declared in New York City
United Nations, June 2, 2020 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for restraint and social cohesion as violent protests grow…
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Your skewed appointments …shall bring ruin, destruction to Nigeria – Col. Abubakar Umar tells President Buhari.
OPEN LETTER FROM COL. DANGIWA UMAR (RTD) TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal…
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Hope Uzodinma and repudiation of Governors’ jumbo pension By Mikky Attah
In Nigeria, a country where Governors resist paying workers the minimum wage but pass laws for their own jumbo…
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President Buhari reconstitutes NNPC Board (see names of new members)
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration…
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We’re still focused on delivering mandate for change – President Buhari; Receives Gov. Tambuwal over insecurity in Sokoto
On the first year anniversary of his second term in office, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured all Nigerians that the…
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COVID-19: Global solidarity only hope for humanity, President Buhari declares at UN-backed High-Level meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday said global solidarity was the hope for humanity, and called on developed countries and international financial…
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Oil export drop imminent as Shell shuts Bonga Production Vessel for scheduled maintenance
There are indications of a drop in oil output following the shutdown of the 225,000 barrels per day (bpd) Bonga…
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COVID-19 initiatives: NNPC, Peter Obi, Stella Oduah and other examples
There have been issues with the form that palliatives for the mitigation of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic or…
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No development without peace, says President Buhari on Africa Day 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for peace on the African continent as a prerequisite for sustainable development. In a message…
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U.S. President Trump lays wreath to mark Memorial Day
Washington, May 25, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday participated in a wreath-laying protocol at the Tomb of the…
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UBA holds Africa Day Conversations 2020 today; Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal, George Weah of Liberia, others to speak
Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, GMD/CEO of UBA invites all to join the Chairman of the frontline bank, Tony Elumelu, at the second…
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