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COVID-19: SGF clarifies phase 4 restrictions
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, May 11, 2021 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the…
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Nigeria refutes reports of new COVID-19 restrictions
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Lagos, May 11, 2021 The Federal Government on Tuesday denied media reports that it has “introduced or…
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NCDMB to showcase opportunities in oil, gas industry at 2021 fair
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, May 11,2021 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says it will showcase opportunities in…
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DPR pledges support for 1st floating LNG production plant project
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, May 11, 2021 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has pledged support for the hitch-free completion…
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I’ll sustain my father’s legacy, if elected, says Ekwueme’s daughter
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, May 11, 2021 Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe, daughter of former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, has promised to…
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NUJ urges probe into arrest of Imo newspaper vendors
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 11, 2021 The Imo council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded full…
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FG action on Nigerian traders in Ghana excites MATAN
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, May 11, 2021 The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has expressed delight on the step…
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Insecurity: Youth Parliament warns against 2nd wave of #ENDSARS… Supports fuel subsidy
William Attah, Gombe Speaker, Nigerian Youth Parliament, Mubarak Mijinyawa, has warned that unless urgent and drastic measures are taken to…
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SPDC’s pipeline spilled 276 barrels into Bayelsa, Rivers Communities in April – Report
The 14-inch crude trunkline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the Niger Delta spilled 276 barrels of Shell’s…
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Coastline terminals: Dangote Group does not own, not affiliated with ICTSI – Chiejina
The Dangote Group of Companies has dismissed an online news report that linked it to International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI),…
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Emirates launches India humanitarian airbridge to transport urgent COVID-19 relief items
Emirates has set up a humanitarian airbridge between Dubai and India to transport urgent medical and relief items, to support…
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Bank Wars: Access Bank, Standard Chartered, FCMB off to winning start
Visitors to the Tech Experience Centre, Africa’s cutting-edge technology and lifestyle hub on Saturday, May 8, 2021 were treated to…
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UN Chief Guterres seeks second term
New York, May 9, 2021 The current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has laid out his case for a second, five-year…
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IPOB: Police clamp down on newspaper vendors, arrest 5 in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, May. 10, 2021 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Intelligent Response Team (IRT) on Monday arrested five…
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Killing of security personnel: Wike extends curfew in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has extended night curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with effect from…
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As Nigeria unravels, who leads the Yoruba? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Nigeria appears to have turned the corner and her fate no longer rests with those protecting…
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The Scourge of Ritual Killings in Nigeria . By Dakuku Peterside.
Iniobong Umoren was a young woman in her early 20’s who lived in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital. She…
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EFCC arrests 52 alleged internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, in the wee hours of Sunday, May 9,…
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Amaechi inaugurates 11-member committee to probe activities of NPA
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, May 10, 2021 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to investigate…
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2021 UTME: Mock examination slips ready for printing – JAMB; Warns against scammers
By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), May 10, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) says that mock examination slips…
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Plot to blackmail Peter Obi uncovered; South East Governor involved
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm…
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Ijaw group condemns attack, killing of Policemen in Rivers; Urges Gov. Wike to sit up
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has condemned the violent attack on officers…
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Abducted ABSU student regains freedom as gunmen attack Police station in Umuahia
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, May 9, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has announced the release of a student of…
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Senate says MDAs yet to remit over N3trn
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 9, 2021 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to remit over N3 trillion to…
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Rangers spank Enyimba 2-0 in Enugu
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, May 9, 2021 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday overpowered visiting Enyimba FC of Aba…
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