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OPEC re-elects Barkindo as Sec-Gen; seeks global oil cut
By Habiba Broger Vienna, July 1, 2019 The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC ) on Monday night announced the…
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No ‘Ruga’ in South-East, South-South, says Gov. Umahi
By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, June 30, 2019 Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi says that there is no plan to establish…
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Trump sets foot in North Korea, agrees with Kim to resume talks
Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to set foot…
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Sweden stun Germany to reach Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Rennes (France), June 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Sweden ended Germany’s hopes of a third women’s World Cup win, coming from behind…
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SERAP urges Orji Kalu, Goje, Okorocha, others to ‘stop collecting pensions’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all former governors now in the ninth Senate to “publicly commit to stop collecting…
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Jonathan, Obi, Ihedioha eulogise Atiku’s father in-law
By Peter Okolie Onitsha (Anambra), June 29, 2019 Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Former Governor of Anambra, Mr Peter Obi and…
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Senate President leads FG delegation to AFCON 2019, with Dalung, 9 others as members
By Thompson Yamput Jos, June 29, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as…
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Niger President elected ECOWAS Chairman; Body honors Dr Stella Adadevoh, Kofi Annan
By Temitope Ponle/ Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja, June 29, 2019 The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have elected…
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Oppositions urge Benin Republic President Talon to resign
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, June 29, 2019 The Alliance for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (ASDA) has called for Benin Republic…
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4,000 schools close as France records 44.3 degree heat
Paris, June 28, 2019 Thousands of schools were closed and sporting events cancelled on Friday as France recorded its highest-ever…
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On-going Obaship tussles at Owo… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 With the late Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi 111’s rites of passage completed, the race for the…
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Insecurity: Sanwo-Olu, South West Govs renew call for state police; Promise permanent solution to security challenge in South West
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Tuesday joined his counterparts in the South West to renew the call for…
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Amaechi raises alarm on plot to smear him
Immediate past Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has alerted of a plot being hatched by some individuals to smear…
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Abuja-based businessman joins Bayelsa governorship race
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, June 27, 2019 An Abuja based businessman, Preye Aganaba, on Thursday declared intention to run for…
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Human trafficking: 20,000 Edo, Delta girls trapped in Mali, says NAPTIP
By Deborah Coker Okpekpe (Edo), June 27, 2019 National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says about…
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200 Abia maize farmers to benefit from CBN Anchor Borrower Programme, says bank official
Leo Okachie Umuahia, June 27, 2019 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a loan facility for at least…
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Nigeria writes British Parliamentary group, denies persecution of Christians – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 27, 20219 The Nigerian Government has repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern…
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Osinbajo-Pence meeting: Economy, military assistance, countering terrorism on spotlight
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja. June 27, 2019 Economy, military assistance, countering extremism and terrorism were highlighted at a meeting between…
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Only unity among Yorubas will ensure development – Gov Makinde; Gani Adams warns S/West governors against ceding land for cattle ranches
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that the Yoruba people must remain united if they hope to achieve…
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President Buhari condemns coup in Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the coup attempt in Ethiopia last Saturday and urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint…
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UNGA president seeks tough actions against human trafficking
By Harrison Arubu UN, June 27, 2019 Outgoing President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, has called…
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OML 25: Rivers govt, Shell, Stakeholder communities meet to resolve contending issues
Rivers State Government has reiterated that the Oil Mining License (OML) 25 must be re-opened for operations with the interest…
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Ugwuanyi inaugurates committees on public service reforms, good governance
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday inaugurated seven-sectoral ad hoc committees that will review the programmes and activities…
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Lagos-Ibadan Railway project cost $1.58bn – FG
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, June 26, 2019 The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr Sabiu Zakari, says the total…
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