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Pope Francis, ex-Pope Benedict receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Rome,Jan. 14,2021 Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict have received their first vaccination against COVID-19, the Vatican said on Thursday.…
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Global inequalities, COVID-19, climate change top agenda at 75th UNGA anniversary
Last Sunday, world leaders, marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with a renewed urgency to…
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Why COVID – 19 spares the poor By Doyin Okupe
Have you been wondering why ordinary folks seem to be less affected by COVID – 19? Whenever my drivers, house…
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Nigeria: No real industrial growth without government-led industrialization policy By Dr. Tim Anusiem
It is now clear from all indications that Nigeria’s economic growth has once again stalled since after the last recession…
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NYSC to partner NCAC for revenue generation
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has unfolded its plan to partner the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC,…
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COVID-19: Africa secures 300m vaccines as Nigeria records 1270 cases
Adeze Ojukwu with AP reports Nigeria recorded 1270 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths, Tuesday, amidst fears of more…
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We’ll end kidnapping, insecurity in Oyo, Makinde declares
…says purveyors of fake news want Amotekun to fail …COVID-19 still with us; procedure for its containment unchanged, Makinde says…
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No Senate impeachment trial for Trump before Jan. 20; Condemns Capitol Hill attack as 10 Republicans vote to impeach him
Washington, Jan. 14, 2021 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has ruled out a Senate impeachment trial for President Donald Trump…
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Bishop Kukah must be allowed to practise his faith, politics – Presidency
The reported ultimatum by a group based in Sokoto, “Muslim Solidarity Forum,” calling on the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most…
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Death of Ndubuisi Kanu, Onyeabo Obi a great loss — Peter Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed sadness…
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Reforms: NDDC inaugurates 2 committees
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 13, 2020 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has inaugurated two committees to facilitate…
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We’ll channel FG refund to more projects for Rivers people, Gov. Wike assures as Peter Obi commissions road project, tasks FG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says the Federal Government has refunded to the State Government the N78 billion it…
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Kidney transplant: Zulum releases N10m to save UNIMAID student from southern Borno … Mother, son confirm alert
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday approved the release of N10m to save the life of Mbahi…
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Buhari, Adebanjo, S/E PDP, Afenifere, Uwazuruike, Kalu, others condole with family of Ndubuisi Kanu
By Ismaila Chafe, Ikenna Osuoha, Adeyemi Adeleye, Ikenna Uwadileke, Yemi Adeleye Abuja, Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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Senator Abaribe commissions Isiodu Road, Rivers State, tomorrow
The people of Emohua Local Government Area will roll out the drums tomorrow to welcome Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as he…
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CBN releases framework to ensure safety, stability of Nigerian Financial System
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox…
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Zulum orders employment of 40 more Doctors for Borno hospitals; Launches training for 800 new teachers
.. Approves new land for expansion of Specialist Hospital … Orders illegal occupants of teachers’ quarters to vacate Borno State…
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NNPC restates commitment to OPEC+ Agreement …To focus more on Gas, Condensats for revenue growth
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to abide by the output cut agreement of the Organization…
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Pogba scores to send Man U clear at top of EPL; Iwobi, Keane on target as Everton seal win at Wolves
Burnley (UK), Jan. 13, 2021 Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League…
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Farewell Prof Ebere Onwudiwe By Apollos Nwauwa
Nigeria has lost another eminent scholar, Prof Ebere Onwudiwe. He died in the early hours of Saturday, January 9, of…
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Unending tussle between OAU and Ife ‘land-grabbers’?
By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When one had thought the matter was settled, drums of war were beaten…
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COVID-19: UNICEF decries unending school closures
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 12, 2021 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of…
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OMLs 83, 85 host community youths in Bayelsa yearn for jobs ahead production start up
Youths from Koluama communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa have applauded the successful development of Oil Mining Leases…
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Nine State Police Commands, others get new Commissioners of Police (See who is where)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to State Commands/Formations…
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Some forces working to frustrate PIB – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to…
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