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12 private schools closed in Anambra over strike

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Anambra state government has announced the closure of 12 private schools in the state, following their decision to embark on strike over alleged extortion by the government. The state Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof Kate Omenugha, on Tuesday accused them of engaging in irregularities. The schools are Jubilee Secondary School, Jonjay Comprehensive Secondary School, Redemption Model Secondary School, Higher Achievers Secondary School and Spencer Secondary School. Others are City High Secondary School, Summit Comprehensive College, Dominion Comprehensive Secondary School, Keep Looking to Jesus Comprehensive Secondary School,  Azia Comprehensive Secondary School,…

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DSTV, others under investigation over prepaid billing

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Satellite cable television service providers in Nigeria are currently under investigation by members of the House of Representatives for refusing the calls by Nigerians to adopt ‘pay per view’ subscription plan. Members of the House took turns to particularly criticise Digital Satellite Television, a South Africa-based company owned by MultiChoice, for cheating its Nigerian subscribers by restricting them to prepaid plans. Consequently, the House resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to probe into the matter, with the mandate to invite Federal Government agencies regulating the industry, including the…

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Ryan Reynolds And Wife Donate $1 Million To Fight Coronavirus

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In a bid to help America’s state of health, concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Hollywood couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are giving out $1million for the provision of food in the USA. The “Green Lantern” actor and his “Gossip Girl” star wife took to their Instagram pages to announce that the donation would be split between the “Feeding America” and Foodbanks Canada” organisations. They also urged others who are privileged to help donate to people that cannot provide food and basic food essentials for themselves. Both expressed their deep-felt love…

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Covid-19: Nigeria government officials, workers barred from travelling abroad

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All government officials, including public and civil servants, have been barred from travelling abroad by the Federal government. The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 announced the decision after a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the committee, Boss Mustapha, while briefing journalists, said the ban took immediate effect and affected all trips earlier approved. He said, “After due consideration and the trend of the spread of the novel Coronavirus, and subsequent declaration of the outbreak as a pandemic by…

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Fidelity Bank MD visits explosion site, Assures Victims of Support

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Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, yesterday commiserated with traders and other victims of Sunday’s tragic explosion in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. Accompanied by other executive management staff, Okonkwo who visited the affected market areas was received by the leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA), Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) and Association of Progressive Traders (APT). He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died in the explosion and disclosed the…

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13 Nigerians arrested by FBI over $30m cyber fraud

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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has arrested thirteen Nigerians, over alleged $30 million money laundering scheme. Disclosing this in a statement, the US department of justice said federal agents arrested 24 suspects for their involvement in the large-scale fraud which targeted citizens, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the country. Those arrested and charged to a federal court in Atlanta include: Blessing Oluwatimilehin Ojo Afeez Olaide Adeniran Matthan Bolaji Ibidapo Obinna Nwosu Benjamin Ibukunoluwa Oye Christopher Akinwande Awonuga Ahamefule Aso Odus Paul Chinonso Anyanwu Chineda Obilom Nwakadu Chukwukadibia…

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Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Idris Elba, popular actor, has taken to social media to announce he tested positive for Coronavirus. The test result came out positive this morning and he confirms he has been in isolation since the confirmation. This will be the second public figure testing positive to Covid 19 yesterday. Earlier in the day, Quantum of Solace and James Bond actress, Olga Kurylenko has taken to her Instagram page to announce to her fans that she is presently quarantined in her house after testing positive for Covid-19. These two will join the other celebrities…

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Enugu herbalist marries 58 wives, gives reason

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Simon Odo, an herbalist in Enugu State, popularly called Onu Uwa, has explained the reason behind his decision to marry 58 women, saying most men die untimely due to pressure from bad wives. Odo, who is also known as King of Satan, spoke on Monday in an interview on why he married his 58th wife recently. He said he could not tolerate insolence and unruly behaviour from the women, adding that he used to marry a new wife anytime he was let down by the attitude of any of his previous…

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Appeal Court lifts Oshiomhole’s suspension

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The suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress has been lifted by the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday. Before  the appellate court nullified Oshiomhole’s suspension, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had postponed indefinitely, the APC National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday (today). Also on Monday, governors, who were opposed to Oshiomhole, at a meeting in Abuja, engaged in a shouting match with their colleagues supporting him. But a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Abubakar…

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Some Anglican priests bowing to gay pressure – Most reverend Okoh

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Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, Primate of Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has raised the alarm that some Anglican priests are bowing to gay pressure. He said the church would not hesitate to show such priests the way out of the church if found. Okoh spoke during the dedication of ‘Lady Alice Chiebonam Ozumba Ultra-modern Maternity Complex,’ Iyienu Mission Hospital, in Ogidi, Anambra State. He regretted what he called “the subtle compromisers by some priests in the church, warning them to retrace their steps or risk being exposed. He added, “People…

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