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Ghanaian president goes into self-isolation as associate contracts COVID-19
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has gone into a 14-day self-isolation after one of his close associates tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a statement has said. The statement signed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, late Saturday said Akufo-Addo decided to take the precautionary measure in compliance with the COVID-19 protocols. The…
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Buhari accepts Ewubare’s resignation as major shake up hits NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced new appointments and redeployments in the National Oil Company, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen and reposition NNPC for greater efficiency, transparency and profitability in line with the Next Level Agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Mr. Adokiye Tombomieye, the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing…
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Ex-Presidential aide speaks to FG on COVID-19 after recovering from infection
One month after recovering from the dreadful Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe has said the government needs to treat health workers better and employ more hands and temporary staff to reach out and manage patients on self isolation and in special outpatient clinics. Okupe, who himself and his wife were discharged…
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Why Kanye West wants to run for president
Standing on the need to build the future, American rapper, Kanye West, who is a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he would run for president in 2020. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Kanye West announced his intention to run for the post of president on Saturday in an apparent challenge to Trump…
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Greenwood shines as Man Utd thrash Bournemouth
Manchester United moved into the top four as Mason Greenwood struck a brilliant brace in a 5-2 victory over relegation-threatened Bournemouth. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side went above Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ game against Watford with a win that extended their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions. They fell behind to Junior Stanislas’…
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BREAKING: Another popular pastor dies of COVID-19 in Delta
Pastor (Dr.) Richmond Leigh, the Senior Pastor and Founder of Richmond Sisan Leigh Ministries, also known as Father’s House Bible Church, is dead. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Pastor Leigh was said to have died at an undisclosed hospital in Warri on Friday after contracting the dreadful Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Recall that Pastor Wilson Okotie, Senior Pastor,…
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Ooni to name his prince after 49th Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has promised to name his prince after the late Sir Adesoji Aderemi, the 49th Ooni of Ife, as a mark of appreciation to Aderemi for his good works. Ooni Ogunwusi made the promise on Friday in his Palace at Ile-Ife. Ogunwusi was speaking at the 40th…
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Oyo lawmaker turns security guard, chases journalists out of COVID-19 probe
A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State, Adedeji Stanley Olajide, on Friday turned a security guard, chasing journalists out of a public hearing at the National Assembly. Olajide who represents Ibadan South West/North West Federal Constituency exhibited what many described as “toutish display” akin to garage boys on Friday at the public…
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NDDC saga: Unfortunate we are being frustrated by our own people – Pondei
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has no approved budget to work with, and “it is unfortunate that we are being frustrated by our own people,” Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting Managing Director of the Commission has said. Prof. Pondei made this known on Friday at a meeting with traditional…
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Suspected robbers kill bank customer, cart away cash in Bayelsa
Suspected armed robbers on Friday attacked a new generation bank in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital, killing a customer, Mr Emmanuel Omomo, and taking away cash he withdrew from the bank. Police spokesman in Bayelsa, SP Asinim Butswat who confirmed the killing, said the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. inside the premises of the new generation…