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Dabiri-Erewa hails Adeyemo on nomination as US Deputy Treasury Secretary
Abuja, Dec. 1, 2020: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Nigerian – born Adewale Adeyemo…
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Obi breaks silence on Umahi’s defection to APC
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has finally spoken on…
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Imo North: INEC moves by-election collation centre to Owerri
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 1, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will use its state headquarters…
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Police confirms arrest of Maina; Says he’ll be extradited to Nigeria soon
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has confirmed the arrest of fleeing former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT),…
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Yakubu returns as INEC chair, as Senate confirms nomination; PDP Senators back nominee
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
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Conversion of petrol cars to use compressed natural gas ‘ll be free, says Sylva
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Dec.1, 2020 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says that conversion of…
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Zarbamari killings: Sack Security Chiefs, Senate tells Buhari again; Show people with nothing to add the way out, Senate President insists
The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgency, initiate a transitionary process of phasing out…
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Ohanaeze disclaims, denounces purported letter seeking imposition of George Obiozor as Nwodo’s successor
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denounced a letter being circulated on social media purportedly written by the Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah…
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Zabarmari killings: Osinbajo says local intelligence needed to deal with B/Haram
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Lafia, Dec.1, 2020 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the recent killing of rice farmers in…
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Interpol co-ordinated arrest of fleeing Maina
Fresh facts have emerged on how fleeing Abdulrasheed Maina, erstwhile Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, was arrested…
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Economy: Buhari urges more use of gas as alternative to petrol; appreciates Nigerians’ patience
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja appreciated Nigerians and Organized Labour for restraint, understanding and patience as the country tackles…
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Boko Haram: North East Governors back Zulum’s call for mercenaries; Say: ‘what you can’t solve, … invite who can solve it’
Taraba State Governor, Ishaku Darius has declared support for Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s request that the federal government reengages mercenaries…
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Comply with global best practices, FRSC urges driving school proprietors, instructors
By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, Dec. 1, 2020 The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has tasked proprietors and instructors of…
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FAAN MD reaffirms commitment to staff welfare
By Auwalu Birninkudu Bauchi, Dec. 1, 2020 The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is…
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NIMASA e-Library: Our capacity-building commitment beyond rhetoric – Jamoh · Says Library equipped to bridge industry knowledge gap
As Nigeria moves towards greater role for maritime in the national economy, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
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Biden nominates Nigerian, Adeyemo as deputy secretary of U.S. treasury
Washington, Dec. 1, 2020 President-elect Joe Biden has picked Obama Foundation president and economist, Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, a Nigerian, to…
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Date palm: Sokoto farmers target 100,000 tonnes, N150 bn revenue in 2024
By Muhammad Bello Sokoto, Nov. 30, 2020 Muhammed Maidoki , Sokoto State Chairman, Association of Date Farming, Processing and Marketing…
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Recession: Obi shares blueprint for Nigeria’s economic recovery
As the country continues to battle the economic recession that recently engulfed it, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples…
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Nigerian traders in Ghana raise alarm over fresh shops closure
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Nov. 30, 2020 The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has called on the Federal Government…
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Elusive truth ; EndSARS, FGN & CNN. By Dakuku Peterside
On the 18th of November 2020, Cable News Network (CNN) released a disturbing mini documentary on the now infamous #EndSARS…
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Britain to ban installation of Huawei 5G kit beginning September 2021
London, Nov, 30, 2020 The British government, on Monday said that it would ban providers from installing Huawei equipment in…
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Governors condemn killing of Borno rice farmers; Question capability of nation’s security architecture
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 30, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice…
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Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition
Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 2020 Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight…
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Tokyo 2020 organisers estimate Games postponement cost $1.9 billion: media
Tokyo, Nov. 29, 2020 This year’s postponement of the Tokyo Olympics because of the novel coronavirus cost about 200 billion…
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CACOVID: Mixed reactions trail proposed N100bn Police Rehabilitation Fund
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Nov. 29, 2020 Mixed reactions have continued to trail plans by the private sector Coalition Against…
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