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Prosecute police killers of Ikechukwu Iloamauzor – Coalition; Commends Lagos Governor; Demands compensation
A coalition of youth groups in Enugu state, Friday, commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his dogged efforts in…
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Group advocates development of Ilaje area, applauds Akeredolu’s re-election
The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) on Thursday urged Gov Rotimi Akeredolu to use his second tenure to focus on…
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LG Elections: Bauchi police restrict movement on Friday, Saturday
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi In view of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) council poll in the state, the Bauchi State Police Command has…
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Halt charges against Ghana journalist, David Tamakloe, CPJ urges authorities
Abuja, October 16, 2020 Authorities in Ghana should immediately drop all charges against journalist David Tamakloe and halt intimidation of…
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Renewed interest: Nigeria stock market records N164bn growth
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 16, 2020 After two days of cautious trading, Nigeria’s bourse on Friday recorded N164 billion…
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NNPC disclaims reports of bribe to NANS, funding of vote-buying in Ondo …Considers legal redress against Saharareporters, Nairaland
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has refuted reports in a section of the media alleging that it paid bribe to…
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N30, 000 new minimum wage: Gombe to resume payment
William Attah, Gombe Head of the Civil Service in Gombe State, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya has assured civil servants in the…
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My mother was an epitome of love, humility—Makinde; As condolence messages pour in
Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, described his late mother, Chief (Mrs.) Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde, as an…
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Court adjourns corruption trial of Ize-Iyamu, four others to January 14, 2021
The money laundering case brought against Pastor Osagie Ize -Iyamu, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Edo State in the…
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Buhari meets ex-President of UNGA74, Prof. Muhammad-Bande, at Aso Villa; Receives Presidents of Senagal, Guinea Bissau
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 16, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with the immediate past President…
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An Enemy of the People By FEMI ADESINA
For well over one week, the polity has been suffused with what President Muhammadu Buhari describes as “genuine concerns and…
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Nigeria’s Consul-General, CPJ address publishers as GOCOP holds virtual AGM
Journalists, especially online publishers, have been urged to be citizen-centred as they continue to serve as watchdogs for the…
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CPJ’s Jonathan Rozen, speaks on Cybercrime Act, Social Media Bill at Online Publishers AGM
The Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that…
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Coalition says 3.9 million people lacking access to WASH services in Bauchi state.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Bauchi state has revealed that 3.9 million people are…
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Agric, health, education, rural infrastructure tops priorities for Gombe state’s 10 year development plan
William Attah, Gombe Concerned citizens of Gombe State from Northern and Central parts of the State have asked the Inuwa…
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Mali: Again, Buhari meets ECOWAS Special Envoy, expresses delight over successes recorded
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 15, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down…
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Gov. Makinde’s mother dies at 81; We’ve lost a gem, family laments; ‘She was a stabilizing factor’ – Oyo govt.
The mother of Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, has passed on at the age of…
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#EndSARS: N’Assembly will push for implementation of protesters’ demands, says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the National Assembly would ensure that the five demands made to the…
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SERAP seeks court injunction to stop ‘police from harassing #EndSARS protesters’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police…
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Sen.Oduah urges intervention fund for flood
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Oct. 15, 2020 Sen. Stella Oduah (PDP Anambra North), on Thursday at plenary called for the…
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Lagos will never encourage thuggery . . . Sanwo-Olu to address Lagosians today
The Lagos State government has denied allegations that it sponsored thugs to disrupt the #End SARS protests in the state.…
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Pope appoints new Chief of Vatican Sainthood Department
Rome, Oct. 15, 2020 Pope Francis has appointed a new chief of the Vatican’s sainthood department, a post left vacant…
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NNPC releases 2019 Audited Financial Statement, reduces loss by 99.7%
Barely five months after publishing its 2018 Audited Financial Statement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has released its 2019…
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‘Nestlé Prize for Nutrition Reporting’ up for grabs in 29th DAME Awards
Now in its 29th Year, the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has called for entries of works produced in…
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Senate confirms Chukwu as INEC REC; To investigate gas tanker explosions
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu as Resident Electoral Commissioner representing Abia State Independent National Electoral…
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