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Buhari Arrives In Egypt For ASWAN Forum

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Egypt ahead of the ASWAN Forum on Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa. The forum is expected to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and

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US, Mexico, Canada Finalize Trade Deal

The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalize their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations. However,

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As Strike Drags on, French Government to Unveil Pension Plan Details

The French government will unveil the details of a pension reform plan Wednesday that has already seen workers down tools in anticipation, crippling transport for a week as hundreds of

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Final Push in Britain’s Brexit Election

Britain’s political leaders were to criss-cross the country on Wednesday’s final day of general election campaigning as a key poll showed the outcome could be hanging in the balance. Conservative

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Prof Remmy Uche Stresses Need for Improved Metallurgical Economy

Ikenna Orioha A call has gone to the government to solidly and timely implement policies in order to grow the mine and steel industries to boost production and strengthen economy.

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Harnessing of Mines Sector, Key to Industrial Development — Gov. Ihedioha

Evangeline Opara, Owerri. Imo state Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, says that no country can develop industrially without harnessing her mines and metal sector. Ihedioha stated this at the 2nd Nigeria

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UN International Anti- Corruption Day: Aneke Sues for Collective Fight Against Corruption

Ikenna Orioha The Acting Chairman, Imo- River Basin Authority, Dr Ben Aneke has sued for collective fight against corruption for the society to continue to move forward. He disclosed this

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Omo-Agege Drums Support for Amendment Bill on Electoral Malpractice

Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege on Monday,  9 December,  2019 at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Stakeholders Forum on Elections; organised by the coalition of more than 70 civil societies

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Nigeria Power Sector Needs a Declaration of Emergency — Ahmed Lawan

The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has implored the executive to open an inquest into the power sector by declaring a state of emergency. Lawan further revealed that the country may

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9 Quick Legal Takes on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction and Sentence By The Federal High Court⚖ –By Prof Nnamdi Obiareri

A legal luminary from Imo State,  Professor Nnamdi Obiaraeri, has taken a swift stand on the the Federal High Court Judgement in Lagos on Thursday, 5 December,  2019 that convicted

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Vehicle Manufacturer Seeks Government Support for Improved Production

An automobile manufacturer and Chief Executive Officer , Ephraim and Joeana Akwiwu Auto Shop, Mr Ephraim Akwiwu, is seeking support from government at all levels to enable him boost his

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Global Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies at 79

Renowned German Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79. Bonnke, globally known for his gospel missions across Africa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on

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Orji Kalu Set to Appeal 12 Years Jail Term

The former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu is getting set to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which convicted and sentenced him to a concurrent

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DSS Releases Sowore, Bakare

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of the Revolution Now protest, Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare. They were released at exactly 7:15 pm on

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Islamic Movement of Nigeria Kicks Against Transfer Of El-Zakzaky, Wife From DSS Custody To Prison

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has condemned the transfer of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife from the custody of Department of State Security Service to the

Politics

Former US Secretary Of State Kerry Endorses Biden For President

Former US secretary of state John Kerry, who lost to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, endorsed Joe Biden on Thursday as the Democratic candidate for next year’s

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Trump Vows To Win Impeachment Fight

A defiant President Donald Trump predicted Thursday he “will win,” after the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the greenlight for impeachment. “The good thing is that the Republicans have NEVER

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“Rebuild Oraifite Community, Stop Killings of Armless Civilians and Militarization of Eastern Nigeria” –INC to FG

An Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Igbo National Council, INC frowned at the Police invasion of Oraifite Community in Anambra State on December 2nd, 2019 describing it as a show of

Education

Federal Poly Nekede 20th Convocation Held Amidst Jubilation

Christopher Akagha. The long awaited 20th convocation Ceremony of Federal Polytechnic Nekede has come and gone, but not without depositing an indelible mark as usual in the polytechnic community. The

Health

Meningitis ‘A’ Vaccination Flag Off: Perry Njoku Encourages Mothers on Prompt Immunisation of their Children

Ikenna Orioha To keep children healthy and out of Meningitis ‘A’ and other deadly infectious diseases, Mothers have been encouraged to promptly immunise their children. The encouragement for mothers to

Business

Become Financially Free through IBEN Forex Trading

A renowned Forex trade business firm, IBEN FOREX INSTITUTE AND INVESTMENT (International Business Empowering Network) with Registration code Rc: 1606200 has perfected plans to shut out failures experienced in the

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Former Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Bags 12 Years Imprisonment Over N7.65billion Fraud

Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment. This was after the court found

Education

FUTO to Mark 32nd Convocation 7th December, …Establishes Recycle Waste Centre

Ikenna Orioha The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO has concluded plans to hold her 32nd Convocation on Saturday, 7th December, 2019, at the Convocation Arena of the University. Many

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71yrs Old Japanese Man Arrested for ‘making 24,000 complaint calls’

A Japanese pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they had violated his contract, police and local media reported. Tokyo police said they took

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France Vows Retaliation After US Threatens Sanctions on Key Goods

France Tuesday warned the United States of strong EU retaliation if it imposed tariffs on key French products ranging from sparkling wine to cheese to handbags, in an intensifying row