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Buhari will determine when to lift lockdown, says Health Minister; President meets Minister, DG NCDC
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, April 26, 2020 Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, on Sunday said President Mohammadu Buhari…
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COVID-19 Oil & Gas Intervention: Kano receives package … As Industry moves to build permanent medical infrastructure nationwide
Despite the supply chain constraints involved in simultaneous nationwide delivery and distribution of medical items at this period, the Nigerian…
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Environmentalist links dead fishes to toxic chemicals from Shell, urges NOSDRA to sit up; Shell declines comment
Mr Furoebi Akene, an Environmentalist on Sunday attributed the dead fishes littering the Niger Delta coastline to discharge of toxic…
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Shock as Kano loses Professors, Banker, Editor, others
Though the COVID-19 Testing Centre in Kano State has been shut down since Wednesday, the death of an economic icon,…
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WHO appoints Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala as COVID-19 Special Envoy
United Nations, April 25, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday named Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi…
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Kyari was a dedicated public servant, played key role in return of $300 million Abacha loot, US govt says in condolence letter
The United States government has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari as a dedicated…
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Covid-19: ECOWAS President says body is looking inwards, not waiting on Western Countries
By Lizzy Okoji and Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 23, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is…
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COVID-19: NNPC, partners donate ambulances, medical kits to South West states
The ongoing efforts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-led Oil and Gas Sector coalition against COVID-19 was bolstered Thursday…
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GOCOP warns Umahi; Demands apology, safety of journalists in Ebonyi
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed…
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U.S. Senate passes additional $484bn COVID-19 relief package
By Harrison Arubu New York, April 22, 2020 The United States Senate on Tuesday passed an additional coronavirus relief package…
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COVID-19: Sokoto records first case of Coronavirus – Tambuwal; NCDC confirms 38 fresh cases, totalling 665; Abia announces 2 confirmed cases
By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto April 20, 2020 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the recording of first…
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COVID-19: Normalcy will soon return – Pastor Adeboye
By Mary Anighoro/ Augusta Uchediunor Lagos, April 19, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
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Coronavirus: Rivers releases 22 Exxon Mobil Staff; NCDC hails Governor Wike
The Rivers State Government on Sunday released the 22 Staff of Exxon Mobil who were arrested for violating the State…
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Buhari describes late CoS Abba Kyari as `true Nigerian patriot’ (Read full statement)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 18, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja paid tribute to his late Chief…
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Abba Kyari buried; Buhari receives condolence messages from foreign, national leaders
Abuja, April 18, 2020 Malam Abba Kyari, late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Saturday, been buried…
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COVID-19: Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Buhari, dies
The Presidency has announced the death of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari. A statement…
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COVID-19: Nwodo calls for judicial inquiry into killings by security operatives; Condemns inequity in palliatives distribution
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has called for a high-powered judicial inquiry into the frequent…
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22 Exxon Mobil staff arrested, quarantined in Rivers •Gov. Wike hails NLNG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that security agencies have arrested 22 staff of Exxon Mobil who entered…
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Killers of Funke Olakunri, Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti’s daughter nabbed; gang leader, Tambaya, declared wanted
Police Operatives have arrested the killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere,…
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Dangote-led flood committee donates N1.5bn to further fight COVID 19 pandemic
Bothered with the increasing trend and spread of Covid 19 pandemic, the Presidential Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Committee, set up…
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Buhari felicitates with PM Boris Johnson on discharge from hospital
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, following his discharge from hospital over Covid-19. In a congratulatory…
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Buhari holds teleconference with Presidential Task Force on COVID-19
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 15, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held teleconference with members of the Presidential Task…
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COVID 19: President Buhari lauds EU donation of N21 Billion
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja commended the European Union for donating the sum of N21 billion (50 million Euros)…
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6th Year: Zulum sends delegation to Chibok, releases 500 bags of rice, N5.6m to 112 missing girls parents … Receives acclaim for compassion
A delegation of commissioners and a lawmaker, sent by Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, was in Chibok Tuesday, April…
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COVID-19: Buhari meets NASS leadership
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 14, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the leadership of the National Assembly…
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