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Angolan journalist Jorge Manuel arrested, detained for 5 days while reporting on evictions
New York, April 15, 2021 Angolan authorities must refrain from arresting members of the press covering public events, and should…
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Zion Train is coming our way By FEMI ADESINA
A quiet revolution took off on April 8, 2021, by 11.05 am. It was unheralded, without ostentation, almost unsung. But…
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Sylva moves to avert looming strike threatening Chevron’s 140,000 bpd output
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has taken steps to avert an impending industrial action at Agbami Offshore…
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Manchester United, Arsenal cruise into Europa League semi finals
Man U rout Granada 4-0; Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague 5-1 Manchester (UK), April 15, 2021 Manchester United reached the Europa…
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EFCC grants Okorocha bail
Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Rochas Okorocha, who has been in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detention since…
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Broadband crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, April 15, 2021 Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says internet access and broadband penetration will become existential…
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SEC, CBN working on crytocurrencies trading regulation – Yuguda
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, April 15, 2021 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is working with the Central…
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FEC felicitates Osinbajo at his 64th birthday
By Okon Okon Abuja, April 15, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has felicitated the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after successful medical check-up in London; Challenges security chiefs
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 15, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a successful medical check-up in…
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Ebube agu: A fearsome leopard or a frightened cat? By Joel Nwokeoma
The other day, after what seemed like an endless filibustering and pussyfooting, the five hapless South-East state governors made a…
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Imo communities end female genital mutilation
By Victor Nwachukwu Ideato North (Imo), April 15, 2021 Thirty-one communities in Ideato North Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo…
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Apple launches $200m ‘Restore Fund’ to combat climate change
Cupertino (California), April 15, 2021 Apple Inc (AAPL) and its partners have launched a 200-million-dollar “Restore Fund” to accelerate natural…
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Windstorm kills 1, displaces 575 in Imo community
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 15, 2021 A windstorm which occurred on Wednesday in Umuejem Community in Owerri West Local…
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As OAU prepares for its 60th anniversary (I) By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 My alma mater, the Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly the University of Ife) aka “Great Ife” will…
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Obi to Islamic faithful: Offer prayers for Nigeria at Ramadan
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called on…
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I have no hand in Okorocha’s ordeal – Gov. Uzodinma; Ex-Governor spends second night in EFCC detention
Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha is spending his second night in the detention of the Economic and Financial…
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Chibok schoolgirls: Pause as a parent, to imagine 2,549 days of pains By Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
As a father of daughters, I can’t even imagine the pains of having one’s daughter held by terrorists for as…
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Chibok girls still on our minds -Presidency
The Presidency has reassured parents and all concerned citizens that the missing students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno…
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Emirates’ Milestone flight EK2021 highlights industry readiness for travel rebound
Emirates’ one-of-a-kind flight EK2021 proudly made a journey across the different emirates this week, to signal the aviation industry’s readiness…
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Omo-Agege congratulates Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba, on his victory over…
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Denmark completely stops using AstraZeneca vaccine; Germany decides against AstraZeneca for second jab for under-60s
Copenhagen, Berlin, April 14, 2021 Denmark is completely halting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, Danish Health Administration head, Soren…
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EFCC Chair engages Senate Anti- corruption Committee
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa today (Wednesday) had his first interactive meeting…
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NAFDAC impounds vehicle loaded with unwholesome medicine, vaccines in Asaba
By Aderogba George Abuja, April 14, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it…
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TETFund spends N120 billion on academic staff training since 2008 – Chairman
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, April 14, 2021 Academic Staff from public institutions across the country have so far accessed…
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Ramadan: Osinbajo preaches love, kindness, generosity
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, April 14, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Muslim faithful in Nigeria to devote themselves…
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