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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Atiku Felicitates with Muslims at Ramadan, Calls for Adoption of Reality of COVID-19

By Mohammed Mohammed Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku, on Friday felicitated with Muslim Faithfuls even as he said that Nigeria should be steadfast to adopt to to adapt to reality of COVID-19. (more…)

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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FRSC Boss Assures of Safety During Ramadan

By Seun Adams With the announcement of the sighting of the crescent of the new moon of Ramadan in parts of Nigeria and formal declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs for commencement (more…)

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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Persecution of Journalists: Rights Activist Urges Embassies to Impose Travel Ban on Gov. Umahi

By Seun Adams The Executive Director, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), Mr. Frank Tietie on Friday called on Embassies, Foreign Missions and High Commissions to impose travel ban on the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr. David Umahi, and his entire Exco. (more…)

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22Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Plot thickens on possible impeachment of Ondo Deputy-Governor

By Oladimeji Abitogun Moves have intensified for the possible removal of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi, on account of worsening relationship with Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of the state. (more…)

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21Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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45% of COVID-19 Positives in Ibadan Contacted from UCH

...Gov Receives WHO, NCDC Officials By Seun Adams (more…)

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21Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Senate President Mourns Ex-Justice Minister Chief Richard Akinjide

By Mohammed Mohammed President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with the family of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide, who died on Tuesday. (more…)

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20Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Customs Donates 3 Truckloads of Rice to Oyo

By Seun Adams The government of Oyo State has taken delivery of three truckloads of rice donated by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). (more…)

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20Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19: FG Extends Closure of Airports for Another 2 Weeks

By Seun Adams The federal government on Monday said all airports will closed for the next 2 weeks. (more…)

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20Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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CoronaVirus: FRSC Begins Production of Face Masks for it’s Personnel

Fred Momoh The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced the production and distribution of customised face masks for its personnel across the country. (more…)

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19Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Amaechi Mourns Kyari, Condoles with Family

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has condoled with President, Muhammadu Buhari and the Kyari family on the passing of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. (more…)

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19Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19: Minister Warns Nigerians Not to Share Personal Data with Any Agency, Person

By Mohammed Mohammed The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Ibrahim Pantami, has raised concern over the devious schemes perpetrated by some unscrupulous persons claiming to have access to personal data of Nigerians. (more…)

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18Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Abba Kyari, Chief of President Buhari Succumbs to COVID-19

By SHARPEDGE EDITORIAL TEAM President Muhammadu Buhari's numero uno and arrow head in his kitchen cabinet and inner caucus, Mallam Abba Kyari, on Friday gave up the ghost, arising from complications in COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)

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17Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19 Comment Blacklash: Presidency Asks Senator Ndume to Shut-up

By Mohammed Mohammed For intruding into the affairs of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19: an area where he appears to have taken ignorance to higher height, the Presidency on Friday lampooned Senator Ali Ndume, asking him to hold his peace or better still remain quiet. (more…)

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16Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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PRESS RELEASE: KILLERS OF MRS FUNKE OLAKUNRIN, DAUGHTER OF CHIEF REUBEN FASORANTI, NABBED.

- IGP assures diligent prosecution of culprits - declares gang leader, Tambaya, wanted Police Operatives have arrested the killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of the PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasorantin. The suspects are: i. Lawal Mazaje ‘m’ 40yrs from Felele area of Kogi State ii. Adamu Adamu 'm' 50yrs from Jada area of Adamawa State. iii. Mohammed Shehu Usman 'm' 26 years from Illela area of Sokoto State iv. Auwal Abubakar 'm’ 25yrs from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State Recall that on 13th July, 2019, following the attack and murder of Mrs Funke Olakunrin by unknown persons between Kajola and Ore along Ondo-Ore road in Ondo State on 12th July, 2019, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni deployed the Commissioner of...

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15Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NEWS ANALYSIS: As Buhari Tasks Ministers on Effective Policy Formulation to Tackle COVID-19

Following President Muhammadu Buhari's beckon on the Minister of Science Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu and his colleagues in the ExCo to formulate scientific policy on tackling COVID-19, (more…)

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15Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19 Economic Backlash: CASER Commences Cash Donation to 50 Vulnerable Families, Children

By Dwelleth Morountodun The Executive Director, Citizens Advocacy, Social and Economic Rights (CASER), Barr. Frank Tietie, on Wednesday, reiterated the determination of the organization to reach out to 50 vulnerable (more…)

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14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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CBN Disclaims Processing Fee for COVID-19 Loans

By Dayo Omoogun The apex Bank has reacted to social media reports that loan seekers under the COVID-19 special intervention loans are required to pay a processing fee. (more…)

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14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Lockdown Extension:: FRSC to Step Up Enforcement, Orders Arrest of Violators, Unauthorized Vehicles

By Frank Momoh Following President Muhammadu Buhari's extension of the current lockdown for another 14 days, the Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi on Tuesday ordered Officers to step up ongoing enforcement on restrictions and physical distancing amongst vehicle occupants. (more…)

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13Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19: Buhari to Address the Nation at 7 PM Today

President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation today Monday, April 13, at 7pm. No doubt the president will use the momentum to clear the air on the lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun, which was necessitated by the CORONAVIRUS pandemic. (more…)

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13Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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SEC Refutes Employing 811 Anambra Indigenes, Disclaims Viral Video

By Dayo Omoogun The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday refuted a video that has gone viral and being circulated in the social media that it employed 811 Anambra Indigenes and 1 from Kano State. (more…)

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