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Access Bank to acquire 100% stake in Zambian Bank
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 9, 2020 Access Bank Plc has announced plans for acquisition of 100 per cent of…
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We’re committed to deepening democracy – Wike
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained that the support given to the judiciary by his administration is to…
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Amechi Bridge: Gov. Ugwuanyi has wiped away my tears – Sen. Nwobodo
The former Governor of old Anambra State and Senator who represented Enugu East Senatorial District, Senator Jim Nwobodo, on Wednesday,…
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Buhari replaces two non-career Ambassadors-designate …As Senator protests exclusion of FCT indigene
The Senate on Wednesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the replacement and confirmation of two non-career…
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Suarez scores as Barca condemn neighbours Espanyol to relegation
Barcelona (Spain), July 8, 2020 FC Barcelona kept up their pursuit of leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga title…
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NNPC reports explosion at NPDC’s Benin River Valve Station
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reported an explosion incident which occurred at Gbetiokun, OML 40, operated by the…
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Obi hails Patrick Okigbo, Chidubem Obi, Njideka Akunyili over international honours
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has praised three illustrious individuals…
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774,000 jobs: Labour Minister Ngige apologizes to N’Assembly …As Lawan voids implementation efforts by Ministry
The Minister of Labour, Productivity and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has apologized to the leadership of the National Assembly…
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Poet, social activist, Valentine Okolo, talks on rape, genocide, power of words
Godwin Iheancho recently interviewed poet and social activist, Valentine Okolo. The remarkable writer and author of the thought provoking poetry…
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CAS dismisses case against Barca over Neymar transfer
Barcelona (Spain), July 7, 2020 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Brazilian club Santos’ case against FC…
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U.S. formally notifies UN, Congress to exit WHO
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 7, 2020 President Donald Trump has formally notified the United Nations and Congress of…
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Magu: Justice Salami Panel visits Aso Villa; Suspended EFCC boss brings defence lawyers from Lagos; Umar acts as Chairman
By Ismaila Chafe/Philomina Attah Abuja, July 7, 2020 The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has met…
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Why we refused to declare Orji Kalu’s seat in Senate vacant – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday explained why the Senate refused to yield to pressure to declare Senator…
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UNIBEN urges Police to intensify investigation on student’s rape, murder
By Ruona Isikeh Benin, July 6, 2020 Authorities of the University of Benin has expressed concern over the slow phase…
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Edo 2020: Executives, members of ADP join PDP
Benin, July 6, 2020 With less than three months to the Edo Governorship election scheduled for Sept 19, the membership…
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Police Service Commission dismisses 10 officers, demotes 8 others
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, July 6, 2020 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed 10 senior police officers and demoted…
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Buhari mourns victims of boat accidents in Benue, Lagos States
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 6, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja commiserated with the families of victims…
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Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections surpass 29,000 as NCDC announces 575 new cases
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, July 6, 2020 Nigeria’s coronavirus infections (COVID-19), on Monday, surpassed the 29,000 cases as the Nigeria…
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Nigerians stranded in Canada return home Friday – High Commission
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 6, 2020 The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate…
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CSOs raise concerns over plans to release genetically engineered mosquitoes
More than 75 Environmental Civil Society Organisations from Nigeria, Africa and other countries have condemned moves to open the…
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CACOVID donates N1.4bn medical equipment, additional 26,400 test kits, to boost COVID-19 testing across Nigeria
The private sector-led Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has donated N1.4 billion worth of medical supplies and additional 26,400 test kits…
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Senate summons Shell, others over dead fishes on N/Delta coastline
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has intervened in the rift between Shell and communities over the…
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21 missing, 2 rescued in River Benue boat mishap
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, July 5, 2020 Two persons were rescued and 21 others still missing when a boat conveying…
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Buhari condemns Boko Haram’s attack on UN helicopter in Borno
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 5, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja condemned what he called “the dastardly…
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Edo guber: Dangote did not endorse anyone …’My Boss is a businessman, not a politician’ says Chiejina
Group Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, has refuted an allegation that his boss, businessman…
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