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Nigerian man says police officers seized car battery after he refused to give bribe

How Oshiomhole once denounced as untrustworthy man he now wants as governor

Bundesliga Round-Up: Awoniyi wins away with Mainz

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. asked Buruji Kashamu to provide evidence on 9/11 attacks

PDP tackles Buhari over killings, robbery in Kaduna, Kogi

Dutch Ambassador leaked confidential information to Shell — Report

PDP tackles Buhari over killings, robbery in Kaduna, Kogi

Food Crisis: 50 million at risk in West Africa if pandemic worsens – FAO Official

IITA recommends ‘efficient’ herbicides for cassava weed control

Biden clinches Democratic ticket to face Trump in U.S. election

COVID-19: Nigeria private jet operators ‘lose over $5bn’

Flood: Adamawa govt urges residents to relocate to safer places

Malians rally against President Keita, demand his resignation

Coronavirus: Africa records over 175,000 cases

Nigerian lawmaker ‘regrets’ rape comments

COVID-19: Sokoto discharges all 101 patients, records 14 deaths

Brazil threatens to quit WHO following U.S. withdrawal

COVID-19: Sokoto discharges all 101 patients, records 14 deaths

Dettol and JIK partner with UNAIDS to assist people living with HIV across Africa

INTERVIEW: Why I don’t believe in prophets – Ngozi Nwosu

INTERVIEW: Why I wrote historical play ‘Afonja’ -Playwright, Sakky Jojo

How Nigeria is reducing COVID-19 impact on digital economy — Official

Edo/Ondo Elections: Non-provision of face masks could mar voter turnout — Monitors

Coronavirus: Lagos to begin home-based treatment

INTERVIEW: You can take photos with your phone and make big money – Mayor Otu, Nigerian photographer

Golden Eaglets: Nigeria’s 20 goalkeepers in 20 years — where they are now

Rape cases increase as 12-year-old is gang-raped in Lagos

World leaders want affordable, accessible COVID-19 vaccine globally

Group holds protest against gender-based violence

Gates Foundation pledges $1.6 billion to GAVI for lifesaving vaccines

Court rules in favour of INEC’s decision to deregister political party

Osun arrests three illegal miners, 63 travelling northern youth

Oando’s Chief Legal Officer is dead

EXCLUSIVE: Malabu Scandal: Nigeria grounds Dan Etete’s $57million jet in Canada

WTO DG election: Egypt opposes Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 328 new infections

Activist Martin Obono released on bail

Two relatives of coronavirus patient test positive – Official

Police arrest Nigerian man for kissing minor

Activist Martin Obono released on bail

COVID-19 disrupted delivery of essential health services globally – WHO

Buhari not in-charge of Nigeria – Wole Soyinka

Audu Maikori wins N10 million lawsuit against Kaduna government

EXCLUSIVE: Malabu Scandal: Nigeria grounds Dan Etete’s $57million jet in Canada

Africa’s COVID-19 cases over 168,000 – WHO

FG inaugurates Steering Committee for Nigeria digital identity project

Matawalle swears in sole administrators for Zamfara LGs

Adulterated diesel in circulation, NNPC warns consumers

Another Nigerian student allegedly raped, murdered

Houses set blaze in Ebonyi community over leadership tussle – Police

Sanwo-olu appoints ex-commissioner as monarch

Student amputated after being shot by Nigerian soldier seeks help

Profit taking: Nigeria stock market down N155bn

Osimhen denies move to Napoli

Guild announces phone lines for sexual assault complaints in Nollywood

JUST IN: Buhari reappoints NCC boss, Umar Danbatta

Dockworkers welcome reopening of BUA Terminal, commend Buhari

Why I love Alaafin – Olori Aanu Adeyemi

Two months old baby diagnosed with COVID-19 in Delta

AfDB to assist Nigeria fix post-COVID-19 shocks

Busola Dakolo alleges plot to silence her rape case against Fatoyinbo

30 countries to benefit from global environment impact fund – FAO

Boko Haram: UN worried by abduction of aid workers

JUST IN: Activist Martin Obono arrested over critical tweet against police

COVID19: 14,000 students enrol at NITDA academy – Official

Filmmakers rally round John Boyega after emotional Black Lives Matter speech

Coronavirus: Scientists retract study claiming hydroxychloroquine dangerous to humans

Nigeria’s foreign reserve hits $36.57 billion

Edo Governorship: APC seeks public verification of aspirants’ records

NNPC to deepen business portfolios in power, housing, healthcare

Ogun tops Buhari’s 190 political appointees, South-east least represented (FULL DETAILS)

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective in preventing COVID-19- Study

Ekiti radio station sacks staff three months after takeoff

COVID-19: Nasarawa lifts ban on commercial motorcycles, open markets

Food Prices Index falls for fourth consecutive month – FAO

Coronavirus: Lagos churches, mosques to reopen with ‘at most 500 worshippers’

25-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping septuagenarian

COVID-19: Nigeria disease control agency says negative result no longer required to discharge patients

Boko Haram abducts soldier, three aid workers in Borno – Official

Multichoice Nigeria loses again as appeal court orders it to pay N5.4bn copyright damages

Oil marketers say N10bn lost to fuel price reduction

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 350 new infections

Why Majek Fashek’s Biopic Was Never Shot – Charles Novia

Wits University holds free online course on media freedom

How explosion killed nine-year-old child of suspected Boko Haram member

FRSC redeploys 119 senior officers

Coronavirus: Lagos records 24 more recoveries, 102 new cases

Coronavirus: Religious houses to reopen June 19 in Lagos – Governor

COVID-19: Why some patients go into hiding after testing positive – Minister

Coronavirus: Oyetola relaxes curfew, asks workers to resume in Osun

Nigeria’s open treasury portal defective, needs review – BudgIT

Buhari nominates Okonjo-Iweala as Nigeria’s candidate for World Trade Organisation’s DG election

African Development Bank bows to U.S., authorises independent probe of Akinwumi Adesina

Coronavirua: Nigeria records 350 new infections

Nigeria has created 775 jobs through Ogoni cleanup – Minister

Accused of rape, Peruzzi apologises for tweets justifying abuse

Gunmen kill 21 in fresh attacks in Zamfara

Gunmen kill 21 in fresh attacks in Zamfara

Edo Poll: PDP constitutes screening committee

Edo Poll: PDP constitutes screening committee

Eight police officers, one civilian feared killed in Kogi bank robbery

Nigerian police declare man wanted for kissing a minor

Edo commissioner resigns

Nigerian police declare man wanted for kissing a minor

UNIPORT gets acting VC

Abuja authorities release guidelines for reopening of worship centres

N2.5 Billion Fraud: Suspended broadcasting commission DG has case to answer — Court

Insecurity: Reps summon Security Chiefs, NSA, IGP, others

Senate probes N1.8trn intervention fund in power sector

Ex-Ondo governor, Bamidele Olumilua, is dead

Nigeria bourse succumbs to profit taking, loses N50bn

House of Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists

A peep into Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Network 11-100 initiative, By Ismaila Uba Misilli

Commission opposes 0.5% proposed deduction from Federation Account for police

Two Chinese nationals kidnapped in Ebonyi

Akpabio allegedly got N300 million contracts for construction of fence from NDDC

Coronavirus: Recoveries Exceed 900 in Lagos

Autopsy shows George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus

FAO wants $100 million to ease plight of farmers, herders, others in Yemen

How my daughter Barakat was gang raped, killed – Father

Coronavirus: Churches, mosques, businesses in Lagos to register before reopening – Official

Commission opposes 0.5% proposed deduction from Federation Account for police

Four million hectares of forests lost globally in 2019 – Report

Foreign Tax: Senate queries CBN over ‘missing’ $3.3 billion

Bees, other plant pollinators vital to life — FAO

Not all Nigerian universities approved for post-graduate programmes, NUC warns, listing those approved

George Floyd: New charges filed against Chauvin, three others

Gombe shuts clinic, SSG’s office over COVID-19 fears

Google removes apps from India Play store that deletes Chinese apps

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 348 new cases, total exceeds 11,000

10 ways to track press freedom violation during COVID-19 – CPJ

CPJ asks Cameroonian govt to account for arrested journalist

Insecurity: Nigerian military short of manpower, adequate funding – Defence Minister

UN chief laments impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities

Suspected ritualists kill grandmother, remove vital organs

Nigeria grants approval to 12 universities to operate Open Distance Learning

Dbanj, Perruzi accused of rape

Rohr picks Yobo to select quality Nigerian league players for Super Eagles

FEC approves N1.7 billion consultancy fee for Abuja airport’s second runway

FIRS reacts to reports that it ignored Buhari’s directive, sacked nine directors

Governor suspends hospital staff for abandoning patients to NGO

Post-COVID-19: World Bank says Nigeria, others must end fuel subsidy

Expert at Polaris Bank webinar identifies Telemedicine as pathway to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

NITDA seeks withdrawal of publication alleging N1 billion funding from NCC

How Majek wrote ‘Send down the Rain’ in my studio – Charly Boy

Alleged N1bn Fraud: ICPC withdraws charges against ex-Customs boss

Nigerian writer wins 2020 Commonwealth short-story prize for African region

Chief judge deceived to free ‘notorious kidnappers’ – Court official

Controversy trails release of notorious Katsina kidnapper

COVID-19: Russia’s nuclear energy agency develops sterilisation device

INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)

We’ve pulled out from peace agreement with bandits – Katsina Governor

Majek Fashek’s death huge loss to creative industry – Lai Mohammed

Coronavirus: Nigeria to redefine audience measurement in advertising

COVID-19: BUA donates N200 million, five ambulances to Lagos

Air Peace commends China India, Israel over evacuation of citizens from Nigeria

Coronavirus: Lagos Records Eight More Deaths, 142 new Cases

Fraud Allegation: BudgIT official ‘goes into hiding’ over threats to life

Osimhen Wins Player Of The Year Award

Flight Resumption: NCAA lists five approved airports for operations

Why Kwara’s COVID-19 cases increased significantly on Monday – Official

Oyo Assembly laments slow implementation of Amotekun

Police arrest officer who allegedly killed motorcyclist over N100 bribe

Zuckerberg defends not criticising Trump over violence threat

Ighalo speaks after extending Manchester United loan

Brent crude rises above $40, highest in two months

COVID-19: Bauchi deputy governor tests positive

Police summon APC chairman over fraud allegations

Ondo Governorship: We’ve not endorsed Akeredolu – APC

Coronavirus: Nigeria records new 241 cases, 15 deaths

Ondo, Edo 2020: Civic groups hold meeting on voting amidst COVID-19

Floyd: U.S. cities brace for more riots as Trump threatens greater force

COVID-19 patient ‘escapes’ from Delta facility – Commissioner

‘Send Down the Rain’, ‘Holy Spirit,’ five other songs that defined Majek’s career

Kaduna says markets, places of worship yet to reopen

Nigerian govt sets strict conditions for churches, mosques to reopen

NDDC director died of COVID-19 — Official

Zamfara Assembly donates N5 million, food items to family of deceased colleague

IGP orders transfer of investigation into UNIBEN student’s death

NiMet predicts cloudy, sunny weather Wednesday to Friday

Gov. Uzodimma inaugurates investigative panel on collapsed building

2020 Budget: Senate pegs oil price benchmark at $28 per barrel

Anambra has eight active COVID-19 cases – Gov. Obiano

IGP orders transfer of investigation into UNIBEN student’s death

Senate approves Buhari’s $5.5 billion loan request

COVID-19: Lagos Assembly reduces state’s 2020 budget to N920.5bn

UPDC lists N16bn rights issue on NSE

Coronavirus: 812 Nigerian health workers test positive -Official

#JusticeForUwa: Nigerian Police HQ takes over investigations into student’s murder

Buhari to Adesina: I’ll stand by you as I did in 2015 despite your PDP-govt role

COVID-19: Katsina govt. relaxes lockdown

Edo, Ondo Polls: INEC seeks CSOs’ inputs on new policy to guarantee voters’ safety

Nigerian govt. moves to end television subsidy

Taliban rejects UN report alleging continued ties to al-Qaeda

New police commissioner assumes office in Gombe

COVID-19: Lagos churches, mosques to remain shut – Official

Senate demands stricter punishment for rapists

Nigeria’s Space Research agency gets new Acting Director

Reps urge AfDB Board to stop further harassment of Adesina

JUST IN: Reps approve Buhari’s $22.7 billion loan request

Senate confirms 37 nominees for appointment in Federal Character Commission

JUST IN: Buhari meets AfDB president Adesina

Alleged falsehood: Court strikes out suit against Dino Melaye

UPDATED: Judge orders Orji Kalu’s ‘immediate release’ from prison

FG directs senior officers, workers on essential services to resume work

Delta govt. raises alarm over coronavirus patient

ANALYSIS: How APC’s unending crisis may affect party in Edo governorship polls

Buhari nominates Tella Rahmon Osun REC

Lagos licenses 184 money lenders

Former Lagos Senator Munir Muse is dead

BREAKING: Court orders ‘immediate release’ of Orji Kalu

BREAKING: Court orders ‘immediate release’ of Orji Kalu

Buhari approves security for telecoms infrastructure nationwide

Lockdown Violation: Dangote Group says fertiliser plant exempted by govt

China to further boost financing for small businesses

ActionAid calls on Buhari to declare State of Emergency on Gender-Based Violence

Coronavirus fuelling threat of antibiotics resistance — WHO

Only Nigerian firms to bid for 57 marginal oil fields — DPR

Trump vows to deploy military to quell U.S. protests

CBN issues new guidelines on failed bank transactions, refund complaints

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N-POWER: Report on planned absorption of beneficiaries into civil service fake, says FG

N-POWER: Report on planned absorption of beneficiaries into civil service fake, says FG

No More Mercy, Bail For Rapists In Ekiti – Fayemi

No More Mercy, Bail For Rapists In Ekiti – Fayemi

FCAPCF Donates Cash, Relief Materials To Late Uwa Family

FCAPCF Donates Cash, Relief Materials To Late Uwa Family

George Floyd: Anthony Joshua joins protest, compares racism to COVID-19

George Floyd: Anthony Joshua joins protest, compares racism to COVID-19

Zora wins LOT Nigeria Essay competition

Zora wins LOT Nigeria Essay competition

German Cup quarterfinals: Bayern Munich’s opponent known

German Cup quarterfinals: Bayern Munich’s opponent known

Nestle launches its Maggi Central, West Africa website

Nestle launches its Maggi Central, West Africa website

Burna Boy takes kindness to the Poor in his hometown

Burna Boy takes kindness to the Poor in his hometown

DCLM Daily Manna 7 June 2020 – Train Up Your Child

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N-POWER: Report on planned absorption of beneficiaries into civil service fake, says FG

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PDP tackles Buhari over killings, robbery in Kaduna, Kogi

PDP tackles Buhari over killings, robbery in Kaduna, Kogi

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Lagos accredits three private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

Lagos accredits three private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to China, EU

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to China, EU

Court Convicts 16 Persons In Edo For Violating COVID-19 Preventive Guidelines

Court Convicts 16 Persons In Edo For Violating COVID-19 Preventive Guidelines

Imo Assembly scraps Okorocha’s fourth tier government

Imo Assembly scraps Okorocha’s fourth tier government

Imo Assembly scraps Okorocha’s fourth tier government

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OPEC+ countries extend 10mbd first phase oil output cut to July

OPEC+ countries extend 10mbd first phase oil output cut to July

Aubameyang, Lacazette score as Arsenal thrash Charlton 6-0 ahead of Man City clash

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COVID-19: MFM tells members to worship from home

COVID-19: MFM tells members to worship from home

Gombe SSG Tests Negative After Director Dies Of COVID-19

Gombe SSG Tests Negative After Director Dies Of COVID-19

Madagascar’s Covid-Organics: President sacks Education Minister for ordering $2m sweets

Madagascar’s Covid-Organics: President sacks Education Minister for ordering $2m sweets

COVID-19: MFM tells members to worship from home

COVID-19: MFM tells members to worship from home

FG inaugurates committee to oversee development of national ID database

FG inaugurates committee to oversee development of national ID database

Lagos accredits three private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

Lagos accredits three private hospitals for COVID-19 treatment

CAN condemns gruesome murder of cleric, wife in Taraba

CAN condemns gruesome murder of cleric, wife in Taraba

Liverpool prepared to sell six players

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Lady tenders ‘evidence’ of rape against House of Reps aspirant

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