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PDP chairman says 120,000 party cards collected since Obaseki joined the party
Igueben (Edo), Aug. 19, 2020 Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said that…
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Oyo releases flood alert advisory …asks residents to take precautionary measures seriously
The Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, urged residents of the state, especially those in flood-prone local government areas, to take…
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Banditry in Nigeria has international dimension — IGP
By Muhammad Lawal/Ibrahim Bello Zuru (Kebbi State), Aug. 19, 2020 The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, says the…
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Bayelsa Police Command enlists residents’ support to combat crime
ACP Francis Ndabula, Area Commander in-charge of the Opolo Area, Bayelsa Command of the Nigeria Police on Tuesday enlisted the…
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Nwachukwu Ike, painter extraordinaire, passes on
There has been an outpouring of grief from all over the world following the announcement of the demise of Barrister…
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Mali: ECOWAS holds extraordinary summit Thursday; Nigeria demands immediate restoration of constitutional order
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 19, 2020 The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of…
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Prudential Zenith Life donates $100,000 USD towards fighting effects of COVID-19 in Nigeria
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has donated the sum of One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (US$100,000) to Slum2School Africa to…
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COVID-19: Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd, Capital Market Committee on COVID-19 support Oyo govt …donate medical equipment, commend proactive steps in combating virus
The management of Shell Nigeria Gas Limited and the Capital Market Committee on COVID-19, have donated medical equipment, face masks…
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Prevention, response to oil spills in the Niger Delta: The SPDC JV example
sThough Goal Zero in all spills, both operational and third- party vandalism, may not have been met by energy giant,…
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Last evacuation flight from US departs New Jersey for Abuja, Lagos Thursday, August 20, 2020
The 9th and last evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States of America, US, as a result of…
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The Legend of Ikebe By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Any idea, no matter how small or banal, can lead to great wealth. Ordinarily, the word “ass” or “buttock” or…
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Funtua: Honour not deserved (4) By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last June when Mr. Sam Amuka Pemu aka Uncle Sam (pen name, Sad Sam) celebrated his…
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‘Prophet” in court for sexually abusing 15-year-old girl
By Joy Akinsanya Abeokuta, Aug. 19, 2020 A 57-year-old prophet, Ebenezer Ogunmefun, who sexually abused a 15-year-old girl, on Wednesday…
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How Total is supporting FG’s fight against COVID-19 — MD
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Aug. 19, 2020 Mr Mike Sangster, Managing Director, Total E&P Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday said the…
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Obi condemns clampdown on Nigerian businesses in Ghana, urges FG to intervene immediately
Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as unfair,…
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Mutinous Malian soldiers set up transitional governing body
Bamako, Aug. 19, 2020 Mali’s mutinous soldiers on Wednesday announced the creation of the National Committee for the Salvation of…
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FC Barcelona appoint Koeman as new coach
Barcelona (Spain), Aug. 19, 2020 FC Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as their next coach, the club said in a…
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Coup: ECOWAS suspends Mali from its decision-making bodies, shuts down land, air borders
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 19, 2020 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali from all…
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UN Chief demands restoration of constitutional order in Mali
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Aug. 18, 2020 United Nations’ UN, Secretary-General António Guterres has criticised the unfolding military mutiny…
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How I cleared over N35bn arrears of pension and gratuities as Anambra Governor — Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the details of how he cleared off over N35…
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Can Naira be saved from further devaluation? By: SONNY IROCHE
In the complex interrelated Global Macroeconomics dynamics, a country’s currency is determined by a matrix of economic considerations and not…
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Edo 2020: PDP pledges marine post at illushi; Assures on Ubiaja-Ewohimi by-pass project
By Deborah Coker Ubiaja (Edo), Aug. 17, 2020 Gov. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…
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Ex-President Jonathan, ECOWAS Special Envoy on Mali crisis, briefs President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja. Dr Jonathan, who…
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FC Barcelona sack sporting director Abidal
Barcelona (Spain), Aug. 18, 2020 FC Barcelona said on Tuesday they have sacked sporting director Eric Abidal, a day after…
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