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HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

June 4, 2020
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HOPE ALIVE Worldwide Felicitates With Delta First Lady On 59th Birthday Anniversary
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66-Year Old Bachelor Defiles 2-Year Old Girls
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PRESS RELEASE: Buratai Visits Amour Corps’ School, Inspects Military Hardware, Projects
Breaking News / Health / News

Borno Governor suspends entire hospital staff for abandonment of duty

June 3, 2020
Breaking News / For The Records / News

ISOKO NATION FELICITATES WITH ADEWUYI, ICAN NEW PRESIDENT
Breaking News / Health / News / State Of The Nation

Covid-19: Aniagwu, Ifeajika Appeal To Deltans To Help Curb Community Spread Of Virus
Breaking News / Leisure & Literati / News / Passages / Tributes

Rainfall For “Rain Maker” **As Majek Fashek Sleeps @57 >>Watch Videos>>

June 2, 2020
Breaking News / Features / News / OPINION / Politics

MAY 29: OKOWA SUSTAINING PROGRESSIVE MOMENTUM

May 30, 2020
Breaking News / News / Politics

OZORO COMMUNITY TO RETAIN COUNCIL CHAIRMAN POSITION IN 2021 -GROUP

May 29, 2020

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

On June 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): –By Austen AKHAGBEME: It was Joseph Conrad’s Novella, titled: HEART OF DARKNESS , that first arose my innocent and uncultivated mind to the ills of colonialism and the average white man’s perception of the black man, shortly before…

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HOPE ALIVE Worldwide Felicitates With Delta First Lady On 59th Birthday Anniversary

HOPE ALIVE Worldwide Felicitates With Delta First Lady On 59th Birthday Anniversary

On June 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: The Director General, HOPE ALIVE Worldwide, Engr. Chief Lawrence Eduje,has, on behalf of the Founder and Grand Patron of HOPE ALIVE Worldwide, Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, warmly felicitated with Her Excellency, wife of…

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66-Year Old Bachelor Defiles 2-Year Old Girls

66-Year Old Bachelor Defiles 2-Year Old Girls

On June 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA:A 66-year old man Baba Sahabi of Daban kare area of Sabon-Gari, Gashu’a in Yobe state, allegedly defiled two year old girls, after luring them into his compound using chocolate to achieve his animalistic target. It…

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PRESS RELEASE: Buratai Visits Amour Corps’ School, Inspects Military Hardware, Projects

PRESS RELEASE: Buratai Visits Amour Corps’ School, Inspects Military Hardware, Projects

On June 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): PRESS RELEASE LT GEN TY BURATAI VISITS HEADQUARTERS NIGERIAN ARMY ARMOURED CORPS, NIGERIAN ARMY ARMOUR *SCHOOL & 33 ARTILLERY BRIGADE INSPECTS *MILITARY *HARDWARE* RENOVATION WORKS IN 33 BRIGADE SHADAWANKA BARRACKS BAUCHI The Nigerian Army Chief, Lt Gen TY…

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Borno Governor suspends entire hospital staff for abandonment of duty

Borno Governor suspends entire hospital staff for abandonment of duty

On June 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has suspended an entire paid staff of an hospital in the state for abandonment of duty post. The governor, who paid an unscheduled visit to the hospital, General Hospital…

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ISOKO NATION FELICITATES WITH ADEWUYI, ICAN NEW PRESIDENT

ISOKO NATION FELICITATES WITH ADEWUYI, ICAN NEW PRESIDENT

On June 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Isoko Development Union, IDU, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Isoko nation has felicitated with Mrs. Onome Joy Adewuyi, an indigene of Emevor community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State on her emergence asPresident of Institute…

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Covid-19: Aniagwu, Ifeajika Appeal To Deltans To Help Curb Community Spread Of Virus

Covid-19: Aniagwu, Ifeajika Appeal To Deltans To Help Curb Community Spread Of Virus

On June 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor Delta state commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has appealed to the people of Delta state to follow the health protocols prescribed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the government as part of…

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Rainfall For “Rain Maker” **As Majek Fashek Sleeps @57 >>Watch Videos>>

Rainfall For “Rain Maker” **As Majek Fashek Sleeps @57 >>Watch Videos>>

On June 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The early hours annual, ritual rainfall of June 1 may have unknowingly announced his passage to greater glory. It heralded a sad news. Majekodunmi Fasheke, known by his stage name Majek Fashek or the rainmaker…

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MAY 29: OKOWA SUSTAINING PROGRESSIVE MOMENTUM

MAY 29: OKOWA SUSTAINING PROGRESSIVE MOMENTUM

On May 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Boniface ONYEDI: Just like yesterday, the rave and captivating moments of the second half of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration began with a resounding symphonies on May 29, 2019 after securing the mandate of Deltans once again. It…

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OZORO COMMUNITY TO RETAIN COUNCIL CHAIRMAN POSITION IN 2021 -GROUP

On May 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Michael EKOKORUWE: A political group known as Ozoro Political Class under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has affirmed that Ozoro community will produce the next executive chairman of Isoko…

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5th Anniversary: Reps Minority Leader Says Okowa Demonstrated Exceptional Leadership

5th Anniversary: Reps Minority Leader Says Okowa Demonstrated Exceptional Leadership

On May 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has eulogized the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, saying that he has demonstrated sensitivity and proactive leadership in the administration of the state. In…

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EDO STATE AND THE POLITICS OF PERSONALITIES

EDO STATE AND THE POLITICS OF PERSONALITIES

On May 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: In Edo state today, hearts are truly beating in irregular and uncoordinated rhythms. The political gladiators are having a field day, firing salvos from all angles all aimed at undoing the perceived enemy as the…

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2020 Children’s Day Celebrations: Omobude Hails Gift a Child Initiative On Palliative

2020 Children’s Day Celebrations: Omobude Hails Gift a Child Initiative On Palliative

On May 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Odion- Ewere of Ekiuwa Community in Benin City, Edo State, Elder Benson Omobude has lauded Gift a Child Initiative, a non governmental organization (NGO) for putting smile on the faces of children in the community at the…

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Burnt Ogbeogonogo Market: Reps Minority Leader Commiserates with Victims

Burnt Ogbeogonogo Market: Reps Minority Leader Commiserates with Victims

On May 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representative, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has expressed shock over the burnt section of the Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, 27th May, Hon. Elumelu described…

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Novelist Michael Connelly on his new book, ‘Bosch’ and the Florida connection

Novelist Michael Connelly on his new book, ‘Bosch’ and the Florida connection

On May 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): A CBS series based on Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer novels and helmed by David E. Kelley, of The Practice and Ally McBeal fame, was to begin production – as in, fully-invested cast and crew ready to proceed – on Monday, March 16 of this…

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IDPs Camps’ Fire: FG Plans 10,000 Housing Units

IDPs Camps’ Fire: FG Plans 10,000 Housing Units

On May 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, NORTH EAST BUREAU EDITOR: Towards rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has put measures in place to fast track the building of 10,000 housing units in…

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Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Lt . Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that Nigerian troops withstood the rigour of Lent and Ramadan to inflict major defeats of Boko Haram, killing…

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Two persons killed in inferno at IDP camp

Two persons killed in inferno at IDP camp

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA: Two persons were lost in an inferno at an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, the Chairperson of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA), Hajiya Yabawa Kolo has said. Kolo, made the revelation…

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Chief E K Clark Is A Towering Pillar At 93 -Bashorun Askia, DESOPADEC MD

Chief E K Clark Is A Towering Pillar At 93 -Bashorun Askia, DESOPADEC MD

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh has described Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as a towering pillar and source of strength to many he…

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Abba/Ukpo Land Tussle: Tension Mounts As Another Property Is Destroyed

Abba/Ukpo Land Tussle: Tension Mounts As Another Property Is Destroyed

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-From Sunny A. DAVID (South-East Bureau Editor) Indigenes of Abba Community in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State have lamented the incessant attacks and wanton destruction of properties in their community by people believed to be from the neighbouring Ukpo Community. Our correspondent…

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Reps Minority Caucus Eulogizes Edwin Clark @ 93

Reps Minority Caucus Eulogizes Edwin Clark @ 93

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has extoled the leadership qualities , patriotism and relentless commitment of elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark even as he clocks the age 93 years. Minority…

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Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations Sobering, Says DESOPADEC Boss Bashorun Askia

Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations Sobering, Says DESOPADEC Boss Bashorun Askia

On May 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has described this year’s Eid el Fitr celebrations as sobering with great lessons learnt following stringent restrictions…

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EID-EL-FITRI: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS URGES NATIONAL REBIRTH

EID-EL-FITRI: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS URGES NATIONAL REBIRTH

On May 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and called on them to use the Eid-el-fitr celebration to activate the much-desired national rebirth . The Minority Leader…

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NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA

NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA

On May 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA In furtherance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on the launch of a major crackdown against bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements in Katsina and other States…

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54 Happy Cheers To True Patriot, Representative, Philanthropist, Prophet, Pastor, Evangelist

54 Happy Cheers To True Patriot, Representative, Philanthropist, Prophet, Pastor, Evangelist

On May 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Pastor Joseph Obaro IKUPA: Born 54 years ago to Urhobo parents from Ughievwen kingdom in Ughelli South LGA of present day Delta State, Rev. Ejiroghene Francis Waive is a man among men. From a humble beginning he…

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Bashorun Askia Speaks On Impact Of Covid-19 On Oil Bearing Delta Communities And Way Forward

Bashorun Askia Speaks On Impact Of Covid-19 On Oil Bearing Delta Communities And Way Forward

On May 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -Edited By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, speaks on the Impact of COVID-19 on Oil Bearing Communities of the Niger Delta region and…

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HISTORY: ORIGIN OF OZORO –By Oyolo Kigho

HISTORY: ORIGIN OF OZORO –By Oyolo Kigho

On May 20, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Oyolo KIGHO: QUOTATION: “If there are any who desire to be strangers in their own country, foreigners in their own Cities and always children in knowledge; let them Please themselves, I write not for such humours”. …

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Yobe Chief Judge Dies After Protracted Illness

Yobe Chief Judge Dies After Protracted Illness

On May 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) From Mike SOGBOLA: The death has occurred of Honourable Justice Garba Musa Nabaruma, the Yobe State Chief Judge. Nabaruma, who has been sick for sometime, died on Monday night at the National Hospital, Abuja. Nabaruma who was sworn…

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N400 Million Saved From Borno Pension Administration

N400 Million Saved From Borno Pension Administration

On May 17, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: Borno State Government has disclosed that about N400 million that could have be lost to fraud was saved in the state’s pension bill as a result of ongoing verification exercise. The government said the saving…

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HCHF Call: Millions Unite Globally In Prayer To End Covid-19 Pandemic

HCHF Call: Millions Unite Globally In Prayer To End Covid-19 Pandemic

On May 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (Abu Dhabi, UAE): The world has witnessed what is described as an unprecedented historic scene on Thursday, 14th May, when millions of people around the world united in prayer to supplicate to God for an end to the COVID-19…

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Couples’ Forum: Dame Okowa’s Live Broadcast Bolster Marriages

Couples’ Forum: Dame Okowa’s Live Broadcast Bolster Marriages

On May 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- Dame Edith Okowa, wife of Delta State Governor and founder of 05 Initiative, has stressed the need for couples to allow God’s blessing to manifest in their marriages by continually renewing the bond of love for each other….

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IBRAHIM GAMBARI AND HIS GREAT GAMBLE

IBRAHIM GAMBARI AND HIS GREAT GAMBLE

On May 13, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: That Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari is quintessentially a round peg in diplomatic round holes is not in doubt. He has served in enviable diplomatic positions at the UN and also had a stint locally as…

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PEOPLE, POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC -With Austen Akhagbeme

PEOPLE, POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC -With Austen Akhagbeme

On May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: There’s no denying the fact that everyone is being negatively mesmerized by the trends of unforeseen events trailing the advent of the covid 19 pandemic. Even those who earlier dismissed the notion that covid 19…

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UMTH Discharges 6 COVID-19 Patients

UMTH Discharges 6 COVID-19 Patients

On May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, MAIDUGURI: The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Sunday discharged six COVID-19 patients. The six were part of the list of 24 patients kept at the hospital’s isolation centre after they were initially tested…

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LOCKDOWN: “WE HAVE BEEN OBEYING GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES” – PRIMATE OGBODOGBO

LOCKDOWN: “WE HAVE BEEN OBEYING GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES” – PRIMATE OGBODOGBO

On May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-As Some Churches Flout Facemask, Social Distancing Order -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Michael EKOKORUWE: The President and General Overseer of New Testimony Gospel Church, Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Primate Dr. Moses Ogbodogbo (JP) has affirmed…

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COVID-19: Tension In White House, As Trump’s Close Aides Test Positive To Virus

COVID-19: Tension In White House, As Trump’s Close Aides Test Positive To Virus

On May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Foreign Desk Correspondent: President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence and most White House Aides would not stay out for 14 days, the recommended time frame to quarantine once exposed to the virus. Two staff members were diagnosed…

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COVID-19: Infected Yobe Lawmaker Submits Self For Isolation

COVID-19: Infected Yobe Lawmaker Submits Self For Isolation

On May 8, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Nike SOGBOLA: Yobe House of Assembly member Lawan Nguru has agreed to the test that he was positive for COVID-19. He also said he had at no time refused to be isolated, though he still feel health….

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Covid-19: DESOPADEC Takes Bold Preventive Measures **Approves Fumigation, Decontamination Of Offices

Covid-19: DESOPADEC Takes Bold Preventive Measures **Approves Fumigation, Decontamination Of Offices

On May 6, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- By Bawo Akpo OFERE/Albert OGRAKA: In a bid to ensure the safety of staff, ahead of the partial resumption to work after the government lockdown order, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development…

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Deltans Assured Of Food Security After Covid-19 **As Govt Provides Farm Inputs To Enhance Production

Deltans Assured Of Food Security After Covid-19 **As Govt Provides Farm Inputs To Enhance Production

On May 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor: Delta State is poised to ensure maximum food production for the people in the midst of and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The feat is seen to be achievable as more beneficiaries of the Delta State Government’s…

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Borno COVID-19 C’ttee Dodges Daily Press Briefing… As Casualties Increase

Borno COVID-19 C’ttee Dodges Daily Press Briefing… As Casualties Increase

On May 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: The Borno State High Powered Committee on COVID-19 seems to have shied away from the press and public scrutiny for fear that they may be compelled to divulge the cause of death of prominent…

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