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Release journalist, Oga Tom Uhia, detained for weeks on defamation complaint, CPJ urges Nigerian authorities
Abuja, November 4, 2020 Authorities in Nigeria should immediately release Oga Tom Uhia, the publisher of local monthly magazine Power Steering,…
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Re-establishment of National Fleet imminent – Jamoh · Calls for sustainable National Shipping Line
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to the…
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As the storm gathers: My advice for Yoruba leaders By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week Friday as I made my way home after a hectic day of burial arrangements…
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COVID-19: NCDC reports 137 new infections, total now 63,173 in Nigeria
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Nov. 4, 2020 A total of 137 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were reported…
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Manchester City in charge of Group C after 3-0 win over Olympiakos
Manchester (UK), Nov. 4, 2020 Ferran Torres, Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo were on target as Manchester City made it…
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Trump claims victory, vows legal challenge over alleged fraud
New York, Nov. 4, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed victory in Tuesday’s presidential election with millions of votes…
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Nigerians in S/Africa want adoption of U.S. voting system
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Nov. 4, 2020 The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has underscored the need for…
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Dangote Refinery debunks online story about death in the refinery
Dangote Refinery has debunked an online media report, which stated that a protester was shot and killed by Policemen while…
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Oyigbo crisis: Igbo leaders to meet Gov. Wike
A meeting is being arranged between Igbo leaders and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike “to arrest further drift” of the…
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CAS inspects ongoing Alpha Jet periodic depot maintenance in Kainji
By Yahaya Isah Kainji (Niger), Nov. 3, 2020 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has restated…
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NNPC reports explosion in OML 40 facility managed by partners …Says no fatalities or injury
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), an upstream subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has reported an explosion at…
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Zulum in Egypt, to visit 5 Universities, Azhar hospital over Borno’s new teaching hospital, others
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum is in Cairo, Egypt, leading a small team that will visit five…
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Billionaire Heiress, Temi Otedola, Shines As Kunle Afolayan Premiers New Movie, Citation on Netflix.
On Friday, November 6, Citation, the seventh movie of filmmaker par excellence, Kunle Afolayan, will be released on video streaming…
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President Ouattara secures third term in office with 94.27% vote; Opposition boycotts poll
Abidjan, Nov. 3, 2020 President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire has been re-elected for a third term with more than…
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Cancer Care: Consultant backs FG on Palliative Care, Chemosafe policies
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Nov. 3, 2020 Dr Isreal Kolawole, a Consultant Anesthetic and Palliative Care Clinician, on Tuesday commended…
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New Reality: Amaechi, Onu, Danbatta lead experts to discuss economic diversification at WorldStage Summit 2020
With the global economy still battling with the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with eye opening protests by frustrated youths in Nigeria,…
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APC Chieftain, lawyers kick, as Buhari’s Minister detains 72 year-old Journalist for 3 weeks
By Yemi Itodo A 72-year old Nigerian Journalist, Pa. Oga Tom Uhia, has been kept under secret detention by the…
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Zidane wants Real Madrid to treat clash with Inter Milan like a final
Madrid, Nov. 2, 2020 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says they cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to…
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Again, Presidency raises alarm over misinformation, parleys with international media
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 2, 2020 The Presidency has again expressed concern over the circulation of fake news and…
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EITI commends NNPC for transparency
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Nov. 2, 2020 The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI), has commended the Group Managing Director of…
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UN says protection of media, essential for democracy to thrive
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Nov. 3, 2020 When you safeguard independent media, you are protecting the country’s democracy, says Ronald…
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Air Peace receives another ERJ-145 from C-check
By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, Nov. 3, 2020 The Management of Air Peace has announced the arrival of another aircraft ERJ-145…
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Maradona taken to hospital
Buenos Aires, Nov. 3, 2020 Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital in Argentina although his condition was not thought…
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TETfund plans 2000-bed facilities across Nigerian varsities – BOT chairman
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Nov. 2, 2020 Mr Ibrahim Imam, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education TrustFund…
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