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WHO announces 3 new drugs for COVID-19 clinical trials; 203 million cases of disease recorded globally
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 11, 2021 Three new candidate drugs are being tested in the latest phase of…
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Ibadan flood control: We remain committed to World Bank-backed project – Makinde
*Oyo Govt insists it’ll continue to fund project *World Bank in letter to Makinde, recognises Gov’s ‘unwavering support’ to flood…
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Tears as musician killed by cultists is buried; Family calls for justice
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Emotions and tears were let loose at Okoyo village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, as…
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Court remands man for allegedly impregnating deaf and dumb
By Aisha Gambo Kaduna, Aug. 11, 2021 A firewood cutter, Samaila Bala, has been remanded by a Shari’a Court at…
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Travails of Nigerian-born South African Doctor: NiDCOM to report matter to SGF-led PTF-COVID-19; We want it probed – Dr. Ugwu; Regulations to be revised – source
The travails of Dr. Ayokunle Akanbi, a South Africa-based medical practitioner in the hands of Nigerian officials is being referred…
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Zuma riot: Nigeria Consul General to SA visits victims of looting
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 11, 2021 The Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, Malik Abdul, on Tuesday…
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Northern Nigeria: UN establishes task force to address food insecurity
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 10, 2021 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres says the organisation has established a task force…
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Welcome, ministry of innovation By ANIEBO NWAMU*
In his sixth year as Nigeria’s minister of science and technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu last Friday announced with glee the…
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Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, impounds 31 bags of rice
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, has impounded 31 bags of…
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NDDC: Forensic Audit Report ready – Akpabio
••• Receives Report from Forensic Audit Security Committee •••Lauds members for a good job Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry,…
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Cholera outbreak claims four in Gombe
William Attah, Gombe An outbreak of cholera has claimed the lives of four persons with 48 others affected in Gombe…
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COVID – 19: Cryto currency expert advises on e – commerce to cushion effect of pandemic
Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), EC Global Mall, Mr. Ubong Brownson has charged Nigerians to diversify into…
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CBN releases guidelines for regulation, supervision of CGCs
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Aug. 10, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released guidelines for registration and…
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Assault on Diplomat: FG demands sanctions against Indonesian officials, recalls envoy
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 10, 2021 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says the Nigerian Government has demanded that…
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Anambra guber: Publish Soludo’s name as APGA candidate, Umeh urges INEC
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Aug. 10, 2021 Sen. Victor Umeh has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
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Dangote, only Nigerian on Bloomberg’s top Billionaires’ lists …Fortune increases to $17.8bn
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has significantly moved up in the World billionaires’ list as his fortune increased to $17.8…
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New York Gov, Cuomo, resigns over sexual harassment scandal
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 10, 2021 New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday said he would resign effective…
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Akpabio represents critical asset for promotion of good governance – Nnamani
••• Your patriotic decision as Senate President gave birth to uncommon transformation in Akwa Ibom State – Akpabio Minister, Niger…
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Messi gets hero’s welcome in France after agreeing to join PSG
Le Bourget (France), Aug. 10, 2021 Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi received a hero’s welcome after flying to France…
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Enugu APC impeaches caretaker chairman, Ben Nwoye; They’re impostors – Nwoye
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Aug. 10, 2021 The State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu…
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Again, Nigerian troops storm Sububu Forest in Zamfara, eliminate 45 bandits
Coordinated strikes by air platforms and assault by ground forces under Operation Hadarin Daji of the Defence Headquarters has led…
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The power of positive difference: Dr. Obadiah Mailafia and his Nigeria By Toyin Falola
August 10, 2021 Having intellectual capacity is associated with some people who have dedicated their time to the pursuit of…
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Onyeama summons Indonesian Envoy over assault on Nigerian diplomat
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 10, 2021 Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama has summoned the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria over the…
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Messi reaches agreement on move to PSG – L’Equipe
Paris, Aug. 10, 2021 Lionel Messi has reached an agreement with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) over a transfer to the…
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Obi hailed for commitment to better health sector, society
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has been praised for…
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