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Magu: Group lauds Buhari’s war against corruption
The Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his uncompromising stance against corruption in the country and passed vote of confidence on him. ILDC President, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that probing Ibrahim Magu, Acting EFCC Chairman on alleged corrupt…
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COVID-19: UN to re-release Bob Marley’s One Love to support affected children
The United Nations has said a new version of Bob Marley’s iconic song, One Love, is to be released to support children badly affected by COVID-19. According to the organisationa in a report published on Thursday, the initiative is aimed at raising funds for that purpose, adding that the late musician’s family had given its…
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U.S. lawmakers blast Trump’s decision to formally withdraw WHO
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to officially quit the World Health Organisation (WHO) has sparked outrage among U.S. lawmakers, raising concerns over the ongoing global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “To call Trump’s response to COVID-9 chaotic and incoherent doesn’t do it justice. “This won’t protect American lives or interests — it leaves Americans sick…
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Houses without decent toilets can encourage rape — NAWOJ
Jennifer Yarima, the Chairperson of Plateau chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has observed that women and girls living in houses without decent toilets are more at risk of being raped. She made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos, adding that if…
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Silva shines as Man City thrash Newcastle 5-0
David Silva scored one goal and made two more as Manchester City put on a passing masterclass to overwhelm Newcastle United with a 5-0 Premier League victory on Wednesday. Gabriel Jesus put the home side ahead in the 10th minute, stabbing home Silva’s clever pass. Riyad Mahrez made it 2-0 in the 21st minute when…
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Tottenham’s Dier gets four-game ban for confronting fan
Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier has been banned for four games and fined by the FA over a confrontation with a fan. The ban was after the London side’s defeat on penalties by Norwich City in the FA Cup fifth round in March. “Eric Dier has been suspended for four matches with immediate effect, fined 40,000…
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Unaudited results: NSE warns investors on shares of 13 firms
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has urged investors to trade with caution on the shares of 13 companies for failing to submit financial statements without any explanation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected companies include Aso Savings and Loans, Deap Capital Management & Trust, DN Tyre & Rubber, FTN Cocoa and…
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Dollar falls as yuan leads charge in risk-on trades
The dollar fell against most currencies on Thursday as a rally in riskier assets such as global equities and commodities put a dent in safe-haven demand for the U.S. currency. China’s yuan rose to a four-month high against the greenback, extending recent gains as investors of all stripes increase positions in Chinese stocks due to…
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Access Bank to acquire 100% stake in Zambian Bank
Access Bank Plc has announced plans for acquisition of 100 per cent of Cavmont Bank Limited, a Zambia-based financial institution. The bank disclosed this in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) signed by Mr Sunday Ekwuochi, its Company Secretary. It said the acquisition plan would be consummated through its Zambian subsidiary, Access…