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Wike assures of continued good governance as Obi commissions projects in Rivers
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has assured the people of Rivers State that he will remain committed to…
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The decent for the indecent, the just for the unjust By FEMI ADESINA
There’s a short video you can find online that brings tears to my eyes. It features soldiers of the Nigerian…
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Criticize us fairly, Buhari appeals to Nigerian elite
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians especially the elite to be fair…
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Wike to politicians: Learn PDP’s pattern of accountability to electorate; You’re a shining example, Abaribe tells Governor
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says politicians can no longer be tolerated if their strength is only to make…
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WHO, Africa CDC to deliver 900m doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 – Official
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Jan. 14, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) through COVAX facility and Africa Centres for Disease…
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AfDB targets $10bn for Africa’s renewable energy; Dumps coal energy projects
Adeze Ojukwu Africa Development Bank(ADB) has announced plans to invest $10 billion for the expansion of renewable energy projects in…
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Yakubu’s trial: Court to rule on EFCC’s request to inspect $9.8m cash February 17
Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has reserved till February 17, ruling on the request by…
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President Buhari greets Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan at 62
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on his 62nd birthday, cherishing the…
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Downstream infrastructure rehab: NNPC harvests bids from 96 reputable firms from various jurisdictions for contract
Buoyed up by the culture of Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) of the current NNPC management, no fewer than…
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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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