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Coronavirus: Trump declares national emergency; Canadian Govt. suspends Parliament; Queen Elizabeth cancels engagements; 15 Africa countries report cases; Turkey suspends travel to nine European countries; 132,000 cases reported in 123 countries; 5,000 dead
Harrison Arubu New York, March 13, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national health emergency over the fast-spreading…
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Presidency refutes report of attack on Buhari in Kebbi
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 13, 2020(NAN) The Presidency has described as false and untrue social media reports on…
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Coronavirus: Trump orders 30-day ban on travel from Europe; Explains action
By Harrison Arubu Washington/New York, March 12, 2020 (dpa/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 30-day ban on…
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VAT on contracts signed earlier than Feb.1 remains 5% – FEC; Approves N13bn for pest control
By Chijioke Okoronkwo/Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 11, 2020 (NAN) The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has resolved that Value-Added Tax (VAT)…
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WHO declares Coronavirus a pandemic
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos, March 11, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak a pandemic. Pandemic…
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British Minister, Dorries tests positive to new coronavirus
London, March 11, 2020 Nadine Dorries, Britain’s minister for patient safety, suicide prevention and mental health, has tested positive to…
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China’s President, Xi, visits Wuhan, signalling tide turning in China’s coronavirus battle
Beijing, March 10, 2020 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made his first visit to Wuhan since a coronavirus outbreak…
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Dangote Subsea Pipeline to boost Nigeria’s gas supply, reduce flaring
The Dangote Subsea Gas Pipeline Project is expected to unlock significant gas supply for industrial activities and considerably reduce flaring…
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Messages of goodwill flow in as Vice President Osinbajo turns 63
Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who was born on March 8, 1957, has clocked 62 years. Osinbajo,…
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U.S. coronavirus death toll rises as 21 test positive on cruise ship
Washington, March 7, 2020 The death toll in the U.S. from the coronavirus rose to 17 on Friday, as the…
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Senate approves N346.3bn for NDDC for 2019 ….holds one minute silence for former Health Minister, Emovon
The Senate on Thursday approved the sum of Three Hundred and Forty-Six billion, Three hundred and eighty-eight million, Nine…
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Ex-Mayor, Bloomberg, quits U.S. presidential race; Trump mocks him
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 4, 2020 Former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has dropped out of the…
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RCCG holds 2020 Special Holy Ghost Service, March 5-7; Theme: ‘Let There Be Light 3’
The Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year 2020 would hold from…
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Imo: Supreme Court verdict excites Oshiomhole; PDP says it’s unfortunate
By Ismaila Chafe/Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 3, 2020 National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says Tuesday’s…
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UN General Assembly President advises against politicisation of coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 3, 2020 President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has advised against…
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Obi in US commends Catholic Bishops ……says insecurity biggest challenge to investment
Former Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has commended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria…
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CBN says Dangote Refinery will employ over 70,000 workforce … To save $2.5bn forex in Urea, Polyethylene
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele has expressed optimism about reduction in the high rate of…
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Ihedioha vs Uzodinma: International Observers storm Abuja for Supreme Court review of Imo guber election appeal
There are strong indications that Attorney Bruce Fein, the foremost United States of America, US attorney and one time Associate…
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Mixed reactions trail conduct of Enugu State local government election
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 29, 2020 Mixed reactions have trailed the conduct of the local government elections in Enugu…
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Buhari approves suspension of Coordinator of Amnesty Programme, Charles Dokubo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 29, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the National Security Adviser (NSA)…
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Much ado about Service chiefs… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 …and his bishoprick (office or charge) let another take – Acts 1: 20. The jury…
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President Buhari approves Monitoring Committee for NDDC; Swears-in National Assembly Service Commission members
In line with the provisions of Part V1, Section 21 of Niger Delta Development Commission Establishment Act, President Muhammadu Buhari…
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President Buhari commissions flyover in Ondo, assures of sustenance of massive investments in infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday inaugurated the Ore Interchange Flyover on the Shagamu–Ore–Benin Expressway in Ondo State with an assurance that…
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Arrest Oshiomhole, APC leaders over ‘mob attack’ on Justice Mary Odili’s residences, Group charges IGP; Threatens lawsuit in USA
A United States of America (US) based group, Imo Diaspora Coalition for Justice and Democracy (IDCJD) has called on Nigeria’s…
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