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Port Harcourt International Airport reopens

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The Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has restated commitment towards ensuring a zero Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission as Port Harcourt International Airport resumes operations. Mr Abayomi Akinbinu, the Regional Manager, South-South and South-East, FAAN, said this on Saturday at the airport

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It’s not easy being a single mum-Actress Uche Ogbodo

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Talented Nollywood screen diva, Uche Ogbodo sure knows her onion in the filmmaking industry having made her impact known via her acting prowess. The light skinned actress who just turned 34 recently, spoke with MUTIAT ALLI on coping as a single mum of a beautiful damsel, her thoughts on colleagues who have gone under the […]

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Buhari signs N10.8tn revised 2020 budget

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*Directs release of 50% of capital expenditure *FG records N1.48tn revenue in 2020, expects decline in govt revenues *Economy to begin recovery before year end President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the revised N10.8 trillion 2020 budget, and directed the release of at least 50 per cent of the approved 2020 revised capital expenditure […]

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NEMA alerts 102 LGAs, 28 states over flooding

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 102 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 28 states in the country fall within highly probable flood risk areas this year. AVM Muhammadu Mohammed, the Director General of NEMA, raised the alert at a news conference on the agency’s plan for the ‘2020 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation and Response’, on […]

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Police arrest brothers impersonating as Dasuki’s aide

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*Suspects defraud contractor of N25m For allegedly obtaining the sum of N25million from a building contractor, Alhaji Ganiyu Oriyomi, under the guise of helping him procure contracts from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, two brothers, Isiaka Olatunde and Ismaila Olatunji, have been arrested. The suspects were arrested by operatives

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Reps c’ttee tackles Adamu over policy reversal on WASSCE

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The House of Representative Committee on Basic Education and Services has opposed the directive of the Minister of Education cancelling the reopening of schools to enable graduating pupils and students write their final examination as earlier directed by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Rep. […]

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Updated: Buhari formally suspends Magu

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After five days of intense interrogation over alleged corruption malpractices, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspension is to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other

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Troops neutralise bandit leaders in Zamfara, rescue kidnapped victims in Kaduna – DHQ

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The Military says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised some notable leaders and several members of the criminal group in air strikes in the Zamfara State section of the Kagara Forest. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Enenche said the feat […]

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SENATE, NDDC FIGHT OVER CASH

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*Agency grilled over N3.14b Covid-19 relief funds * Commission’s alleged N81bn financial recklessness unacceptable, says Lawan Senate and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) officials traded tackles yesterday over alleged corruption. They pointed fingers at each other, with the Senate saying it would no longer condone financial malfeasance at the agency. NDDC

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Corruption: Osinbajo petitions IGP over alleged N4bn bribe from Magu

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*Says he won’t be distracted by campaign of lies, calumny Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to investigate allegations that the suspended Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu gave him N4 billion for soft landing. He also asked the IGP to prosecute the […]

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NAPTIP arrests 116 human traffickers, rescues 1,489 victims

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National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday said it apprehended no fewer than 116 human traffickers and rescued 1,489 victims in four years. The Zonal Commander in charge of Kano, Mr Shehu Umar, made this known in an interview in Kano. Umar said that the command received 1,516 cases which […]

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Military eliminates 92 terrorists, 104 bandits in a week – DHQ

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The military says it has eliminated 92 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and 104 bandits in its ongoing counter -insurgency and anti-banditry operations across the North East and North West in the last one week. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving update on the Armed Forces of Nigeria operations between July […]

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Let schools remain closed

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Nations, like individuals and corporations, are living in times they make painful decisions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of such decisions that Nigeria made on Wednesday was that schools should remain closed. The schools have been shut down since March due to the outbreak of the virus. But since then, the debate has been […]

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Breaking: FG explains reasons behind deregulation policy 

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The federal government has said in view of recent misguided comments and innuendos, it has become expedient for the Ministry of Petroleum to explain misconceptions around the issue of Petroleum Products Deregulation. Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, in a statement he personally signed Wednesday in Abuja, explained that after a thorough examination […]

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PDP Insists On Magu’s Probe

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded, from the Buhari administration, a comprehensive prosecution of the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The party’s demand, according to its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, came after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation

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Ray Ekpu joins Daily Times as Editorial Board adviser

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A seasoned journalist and a veritable wordsmith Mr Ray Ekpu has been appointed an adviser to the Editorial Board of the Daily Times. He is bringing to the board his rich experience in journalism that spans over 40 years. Ekpu, a renowned editor and columnist, has held top managerial positions in different media organisations. At […]

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$9.8bn is gift from friends, says Yakubu

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Embattled former Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that 98 per cent of $9.8billion found in his house in Kaduna by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were gifts from friends and associates. He said that the money 9.7 million […]