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No agreement between Messi, Barcelona, reports
Barcelona, Sept. 3, 2020 Lionel Messi’s father and agent met Barcelona Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to discuss…
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How Buhari is tackling food inflation in Nigeria By Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the concern of his administration about the sudden spiral of food prices, at a time…
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Showdown looms as Labour Congress rejects hike in fuel price
By Joan Nwagwu/Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has rejected the increase in Premium Motor Spirit…
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Buhari’s aide, Sarki Abba, is not COVID-19 positive – Presidency
The presidency has denied reports that one of the aides of President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive to the dreaded…
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Air Commodore Azubuine (Rtd)’s mother, Ezinne Martha Azubuine, passes on at 95
The Azubuine family of Umuopara, Umueleagwa, Onicha in Ezinihitte Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, has announced the exit…
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Transportation University will boost technology transfer – Amaechi
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the University of…
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Forex: Speculators set to count losses as Naira gains against Dollar
ABUJA Speculators in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market are set to count huge losses as the Naira continues to surge against…
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How Africans under-develop Africa By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 It is a little over 40 years since Dr. Walter Rodney died; the Guyanese radical historian,…
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PPMC announces N151.56 ex-depot price for petrol
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Pastor Tony Onyeukwu, family, friends, bid Mrs. Ngozi Onyeukwu final farewell
The family of Pastor Tony Onyeukwu of Umuewere, Nguru, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, on August…
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Bayelsa Govt urges Community leaders in oil bearing areas to foster peace
The Bayelsa government has reiterated its commitment to a peaceful atmosphere for oil and gas exploration and urged community leaders…
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Prof. Inyang rapporteurs Int’l Science Council’s session on Development of African Platform for Science
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The International Council for Science has selected a renowned Nigerian – American Environmental Scientist, Professor Hilary…
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CAN urges Buhari to suspend CAMA; FG says it’s not targeted at churches
By Jessica Onyegbula Abuja, Sept. 1, 2020 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
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Livinus Okpukpara passes on at 70
The death has been officially announced of Mr. Livinus C. Okpukpara of Mbano in Imo State, Nigeria. Aged 70 years,…
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“We must help Africa build back boldly, but smartly,” says African Development Bank President Adesina
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, September 1, 2020/ In a speech kicking off his second term as African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) chief,…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu makes case for remodelling of Lagos Airport; Receives FAAN management ahead of international travels resumption
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, met with the management team of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria…
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Makinde visits Olubadan, promises to always accord respect to traditional rulers
…approves appointment of Babaloja by royal father Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
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Enugu civil disturbances: Gov. Ugwuanyi promises to get to the root of the matter
…Expresses sadness over loss of lives …Asks those in custody of weapons snatched from security agencies to return them *State…
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COVID-19: Environmental Group donates food, fishing gear to A/Ibom fishermen; Advocates support
FishNet Alliance on Saturday distributed palliatives to fishermen in Akwa Ibom to cushion the adverse impact of the COVID-19 on…
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Edo guber polls: We will restore Abudu to what it used to be… PDP tells supporters; Peter Obi campaigns for Obaseki
Abudu (Edo), Sept. 1, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said it would restore Abudu community in Orhiomwon…
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Gov. Uzodinma visits President Buhari; Speaks on Igbo presidency 2023
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Sept. 1, 2020 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo says the people of the South-East zone are…
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Lawmakers didn’t receive palliative from NDDC – Senate spokesman …challenges Ojuogboh to provide evidence …demands immediate retraction, apology
The Senate has challenged the Executive Director (Projects) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojuogboh, to provide evidence…
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Nestlé Central and West Africa Region appoints new Chief Executive Officer
ACCRA, Ghana, September 1, 2020/ Nestlé (www.Nestle.com) has appointed Mauricio Alarcon as new Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Central and…
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Fidelity Bank to release H1 result Sept. 28
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 1, 2020 Fidelity Bank Plc is to publish its financial statement for half year ended…
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