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Gas flaring: FEC approves conversion of natural gas to methanol
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 23, 2019 The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the conversion of natural gas to methanol…
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Burundi police arrest Iwacu journalists covering unrest
Nairobi, October 23, 2019— Authorities in Burundi should immediately release four journalists and a media worker from the privately-owned news…
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UNILAG Alumni Association gives God thanks in celebration of 50th Anniversary
The University of Lagos Alumni Association, on Sunday, October 20, 2019, organized a Thanksgiving Service to mark the 50th Anniversary of the…
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Madonna High School Class of 1977 visits Sir Stanford Onyirimba
Some members of the old Madonna High School, Ihitte, Imo State, Nigeria Graduating Class of 1977 recently paid a courtesy…
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Ghana loses $190m grant over canceled power contract
Accra, Oct. 23, 2019 The U.S. has canceled 190 million dollars in grants to Ghana under the “Power Africa” initiative…
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AGF demands release of 2.5% recovered assets
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Oct. 23, 2019 Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami on Wednesday called for the approval of…
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Russia-Africa Summit: President Buhari, Putin agree to strengthen Nigeria-Russia relations
President Muhammadu Buhari and Russian President, Vladimir Putin Wednesday in Sochi, Russia, agreed to put Nigeria-Russia relations on a fast…
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NAF arrests Airmen over Sokoto fracas
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has arrested its airmen allegedly involved in a fracas that resulted to the death of…
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Zenith Bank reaffirms market dominance, leadership with Q3 2019 results
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the period ended 30 September, 2019, with numbers that clearly demonstrate…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi has invested heavily in security, says Army GOC
The acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu, Brig. Gen. Lasisi Adegboye, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi…
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Debt Recovery: AMCON Amendment Act 2019 requires enforcement – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has called for the enforcement of the Asset Management Corporation…
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Senate President opens public hearing on 2020 budget
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday declared open a two-day public hearing on the 2020 budget which was…
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Innoson Motors, not under FG’s pressure to relocate to Lagos, Kaduna-Official
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Oct.23, 2019 The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) says it is not under any form of pressure from…
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Boeing profit slumps 53% as MAX grounding takes heavy toll
London, Oct. 23, 2019 Boeing Co reported a 53 per cent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday as the world’s…
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Russia hosts African leaders in effort to double trade with continent; Buhari participates in Plenary Session
Moscow,Oct. 23, 2019 Russian President, Vladimir Putin began a summit with African leaders on Wednesday in Sochi, Russian as his…
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Recruitment: Court orders PSC, I-G to maintain status quo
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Oct. 23, 2019 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Inspector General (I-G) of…
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Court admits alleged kidnap kingpin, Evans’ confessional statement
By Chinyere Omeire Lagos, Oct. 23, 2019 An Igbosere High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday admitted the alleged confessional statement of…
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Britain awaiting EU response to request for Brexit delay – Johnson
London, Oct. 23, 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is waiting for a response from Brussels to Britain’s request…
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Nigeria, SA to implement `Early Warning Signal` to curb xenophobia -NIDCOM
By Bukola Adetoye Abuja, Oct. 23, 2019 Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said Nigeria and South…
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Woman in court for allegedly ”sending“ snake to neighbour’s room
By Blessing Ibegbu Mararaba (Nasarawa State), Oct. 23, 2019 The police on Wednesday arraigned a 28-year-old businesswoman, Sadiya Abdullahi in…
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Atiku’s son, 22 others make Adamawa Commissioner nominees’ list
By Yakubu Uba Yola, 0ct. 23, 2019 Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has nominated Adamu Atiku, the eldest son of…
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Lewandowski goals help Bayern 3-2 past Olympiakos
Piraeus (Greece), Oct. 22, 2019 German champions Bayern Munich needed two goals from their top scorer Robert Lewandowski to sneak…
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Bauchi state Speaker empowers youths, women in Ningi local
From: Ruth YARNAP, Bauchi Bauchi State Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abubakar Suleiman has empowered 500 youth…
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How Nigerian Doctors in South Africa stopped latest xenophobic attacks
The Nigerian Doctors’ Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA)’s rapid response to the latest xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals…
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