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NNPC says professional competence, transparency, accountability, national spread are bases for employment, Management progression in Corporation
The Nigerian National Corporation (NNPC) has explained the parameters for employment as well as career progression in the corporation,…
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COVID-19 deaths in New York drop below 100 for first time since March; New York Times fills front page with names of virus dead
New York, May 24, 2020 Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave Westchester and the Hudson Valley the green light to reopen starting…
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NCDC confirms 265 new cases of COVID-19, total infections now 7,526
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, May 24, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Saturday recorded 265 new cases…
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Trump says U.S. states must allow religious services to resume
Washington, May 22, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that states allow religious services to take place again…
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Group slams Wike, says ‘State of Emergency’ alarm funny, disturbing
A pressure group, Rivers Leadership Advancement Foundation (RIVLEAF), has described the alarm raised by Rivers state government, that there is…
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FG receives 292 stranded evacuees from S/Arabia
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, May 20, 2020 The Nigerian Government has received 292 stranded Nigerians from Saudi Arabia, with a…
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Buhari presides over Virtual FEC; Condoles with Diya over wife’s death
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 20, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the virtual session of the Federal…
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Rivers Govt alleges plan to declare state of emergency
The Rivers State Government says it has uncovered plans by some citizens of the State who reside in Abuja to…
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T.Y. Danjuma visits Buhari in Aso Villa; Work closely with PTF on COVID-19, President urges Governors
Abuja, May 18, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with retired Gen. T. Y. Danjuma at…
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COVID-19: SGF applauds NNPC over COVID-19 intervention initiatives … As Corporation promises to construct 14 permanent medical facilities across 14 states
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha, has applauded…
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Police parade suspected kidnappers of popular Ibadan cleric’s twins
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, May 18, 2020 The police in Oyo State on Monday paraded seven suspects linked to the…
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COVID-19: NCDC records 338 new cases, total infections now 5959
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, May 17, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, recorded 338 new cases…
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Buhari orders military operations against bandits, kidnappers in Katsina; Receives Madagascars COVID drug; Task Force
Abuja, May 17, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the commencement of a major military operation to sweep bandits…
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UNGA President reiterates UN’s call for immediate global ceasefire
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, May 16, 2020 President of the United Nations General Assembly, Ambassador (Professor) Tijani Muhammad-Bande, on…
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COVID-19: EFCC hands over Diezani Allison-Madueke’s property to Lagos for Isolation Centre
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 15, 2020, handed over a property forfeited by former Minister…
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Trump says he doesn’t want to talk to Xi, may cut U.S.-China ties
Washington, May 15, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he does not want to talk to his Chinese…
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 184 new cases, total infections now 4971
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, May 13, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday recorded 184 new cases…
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Mambilla Power, East-West road projects won’t benefit from Abacha loot – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 13, 2020 Presidency says the recently repatriated Sani Abacha loot will go towards three of…
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Ibrahim Gambari resumes as Buhari’s new Chief of Staff (read his comprehensive bio-data)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 13, 2020 Professor Ibrahim Gambari has, Wednesday, resumed work as the Chief of Staff to…
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Buhari presides over virtual FEC meeting, ‘unveils’ Gambari as new Chief of Staff
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 13, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja chaired the maiden virtual meeting of…
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U.S Govt lauds Buhari’s deployment of resources in fight against COVID-19
By Edwin Nwachukwu Lagos, May 12, 2020 The U.S. Government on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the mobilisation of…
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Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of 42 nominees career ambassadors; Law Reform Commission, NDIC nominees (see full lists)
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 12, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sought the confirmation of the Senate for appointment…
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U.S. pandemic death toll hits 80,000 as states continue reopening
Los Angeles, May 12, 2020 New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S., plans to start reopening…
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FG set to evacuate 200 Nigerians from Canada on Thursday
By Harrison Arubu New York, May 11, 2020 The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate…
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COVID-19: Lagos, Abuja isolation centers saturated by 600 evacuees from foreign countries – Onyeama
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, May 11, 2020 Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs says over 600 evacuees from…
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