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Borno Massacre: Northern Elders Forum begs Buhari to strengthen security or ‘leave the stage’
By Aderogba George Abuja, Dec. 2, 2020 Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen security…
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Akeredolu visits Ndoma-Egba over wife’s demise
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has paid a condolence visit to the erstwhile Senate Leader and ex-Chairman of Niger…
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Youth parliamentarian urges Bayelsa youths to proffer solutions for a better society
Miss Mary Torunana, who represents Bayelsa Central at the Nigerian Youth Parliament on Wednesday urged Bayelsa youths to go beyond…
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Ohanaeze: We’ll resist anti-Igbo forces says Uwazuruike as Imeobi meets Sunday
By Chukwudi Nweje Ahead of the Imeobi meeting of Pan Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Sunday, to decide…
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The North’s Frankenstein monster By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 As the Yoruba would say, “iyan ogun odun n gbona”; meaning that a pounded yam prepared…
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NNPC to build 200 bed capacity hospital in Gombe
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government has handed over 5.4 hectares of land to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
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Aiteo’s OML 29 suit: Court awaits Appeal Court ruling on joinders
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday adjourned to Feb 25, 2021 to await the ruling of the…
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Zidane in ‘serious danger’ after Madrid crisis deepens
December 2, 2020 Madrid, Dec. 2, 2020 Kyiv’s Olympic Stadium was the scene of Zinedine Zidane’s last stand as Real…
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Gov Inuwa condemns killings of Borno Farmers; Calls for more concerted efforts against terrorism
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has described the gruesome killing of 43 rice farmers in Borno…
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Trump calls on Georgia governor to halt upcoming Senate race
Washington, Dec. 2, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Georgia’s governor to halt the state’s upcoming senate race…
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NIDCOM commends CBN on Diaspora friendly new Forex policy
Abuja, Dec. 1, 2020 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its…
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South Africa assumes monthly presidency of UN Security Council
United Nations, Dec. 2, 2020 South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council.…
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No evidence of widespread voter fraud yet — U.S. A-G
New York, Dec. 1, 2020 U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday said the Department of Justice had found no…
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Weststar increases product portfolio with Mercedes-Benz Axor
The Mercedes-Benz Axor is the perfect combination of strength, cost effectiveness and comfort. In true Mercedes-Benz Trucks fashion, the Axor…
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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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