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NIPR Restates Commitment To National Development

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80.2 Bn: EFCC Arraigns Ex Kogi State Gov Yahaya Bello

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ECOWAS Court to Train Sierra Leone Lawyers, Law Students

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UNICEF, Stakeholders Call for Proper Coordination for Improved School Safety

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Military to Partner Ministry of Environment to Preserve Nigeria’s Forest, Wildlife

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Inflation: Oborevwori, a prudent resource manager— Commissioner

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Chairman Onitsha South Honour By Catholic Church With Chieftaincy Title

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Students Of Oko Poly Protest Imposition Of N5000 Examination Fees

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Leading Intellectuals, Policymakers, Technocrats to Gather in Abuja for Reawakening African Renaissance

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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).

INSECURITY IN NIGERIA: A WAR OF NARRATIVES (1)

INSECURITY IN NIGERIA: A WAR OF NARRATIVES (1)

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: One of the most disturbing part of the blighting security challenges we are facing in Nigeria today, is the many tributaries of scary narratives associated with it. While the war of narratives is raging, the…

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Marwa Warns NDLEA Officers Against Hostage Arrest, Illegal Detention

Marwa Warns NDLEA Officers Against Hostage Arrest, Illegal Detention

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has told officers of the agency to desist from hostage arrest (arresting relations of suspected drug offenders on the run)….

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PDP’s Iteire, Elected Chairman Isoko North Council

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): THE Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC on Saturday declared Christian Iteire, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, winner of Saturday’s Chairmanship election in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta state. The Returning Officer for the…

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ASASA OF PDP WINS ISOKO SOUTH CHAIRMANSHIP POLL, COMMENDS DSIEC *AS APC ALLEGES IRREGULARITIES

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: THE candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Isoko South local government area, Hon. Victor Asasa has been declared winner in the March 6th Delta State Independent Electoral Commission local government election held across the…

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Treat Herders With AK47 As Armed Robbers, Obiano Tells Police, Monarchs

Treat Herders With AK47 As Armed Robbers, Obiano Tells Police, Monarchs

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has ordered the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies, Anambra Vigilant group and Traditional rulers in all the 181 communities that constitutes Anambra to treat any cattle herders…

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Man, 35 Stabs Wife To Death In Anambra

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID: One Kingsley Igwe, a 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Oyinye Obi in 3-3 area of Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspect, a native of Nise, Awka South Local Government Area…

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Restriction On Food Supply: Prices Of Foodstuffs, Meat Skyrocket In Awka, Environs

Restriction On Food Supply: Prices Of Foodstuffs, Meat Skyrocket In Awka, Environs

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/Head Of Bureau (South East): RESIDENTS and foodstuff dealers in Awka and its environs are experiencing difficult times as the rumoured restriction on food supply to Southern Nigeria by Northern traders hits Anambra State. Our…

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North-East Govs Lament That Nation’s Insecurity Defying Solution

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Northeast Governors on Wednesday said the insecurity in the nation seems to be defying known solution, even as they demand new strategies from Service Chiefs to combat the challenges. The governors also revealed the possibility…

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India Promises Nigeria Gift Of 100,000 Doses Of Covishield Vaccines

India Promises Nigeria Gift Of 100,000 Doses Of Covishield Vaccines

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: After taking delivery of 3.92 million doses of Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Tuesday, India has promised Nigeria yet another 100,000 doses of…

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NIGERIA: WAITING FOR GODOT? (1)

NIGERIA: WAITING FOR GODOT? (1)

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: Apart from the inherent contradictions bedevilling the Nigerian state from inception, which of course, was brought about by ethno- religious constructs and the fact of History, the immediate cause of the present agitations and conflagration…

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World Scout Day: Plans To Re-intergrate Movement In Delta Schools-Scout Co-ordinator

World Scout Day: Plans To Re-intergrate Movement In Delta Schools-Scout Co-ordinator

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Chuks Asoya/ASABA: Delta North Scout Zonal Co-ordinator, Scouter Aniemeke Christopher, has said the movement aims at re-introducing and re-intergrating all the basic and important activities of the Scout movement in Delta state. “We also have a well…

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I Am Ready To Run For APC National Chairman, Sheriff Declares

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO/North-East Bureau: Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Sheriff on Saturday declared his readiness to run for the chairmanship of All Progressives Congress (APC) if the position is zoned to the…

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Right Of Reply: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Denies EFCC Invitation

Right Of Reply: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Denies EFCC Invitation

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said he was never invited by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over an alleged purchase of cars for members of…

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DELTA: Ukah Commends Gov Okowa’s Policies In Education Sector

DELTA: Ukah Commends Gov Okowa’s Policies In Education Sector

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has applauded the Okowa administration’s role in driving the education sector to enviable heights through infrastructural investment, school expansion, educational framework and capacity building…

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GOV OKOWA’S CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INT’L AIRPORT

GOV OKOWA’S CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INT’L AIRPORT

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- Editor’s DESK: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH FDIC/MENZES CONSORTIUM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021, AT THE ASABA INTERNATIONAL…

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Delta Assembly Rename University After Ex-Midwestern Premier, Osadebay

Delta Assembly Rename University After Ex-Midwestern Premier, Osadebay

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: ONE of the newly proposed universities in Delta State has been named after the former Premier of defunct Midwestern region, Chief Dennis Osadebay. This is coming on the heels of the passage of three Bills…

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Insecurity: Delta Police Boss To Sanction Area Commanders, DPOs **As UPU Condemns Political Killings

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr. Ari Mohammed Alli, has ordered Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state to exhibit commitment in their duties of policing or risk sanctions. Alli, who…

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Explosion Kills Four, Injures Several Others In Maiduguri

Explosion Kills Four, Injures Several Others In Maiduguri

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Part of troubled Maiduguri was thrown into panic as a strange rocket fell, killing four persons and causing injuries to several others. A large explosion which shook part of the town and caused many to…

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Gov Okowa, Ukah Get Accolades For Infrastructure Boost In Okpanam

Gov Okowa, Ukah Get Accolades For Infrastructure Boost In Okpanam

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Chukwudi ASOYA: A Councillorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Jeffery Sunday Mordi, has described the State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa as a political…

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Political Parties In Delta Endorse LG Polls, Commend Okowa

Political Parties In Delta Endorse LG Polls, Commend Okowa

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council has expressed confidence in the arrangements for the March 6, 2021 local government elections in the state. According to a statement signed by Pius Mordi, Special Assistant (Political) to the Governor on February…

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SHEIK GUMI: THE NEGATIVE WAY OF A NEGOTIATOR

SHEIK GUMI: THE NEGATIVE WAY OF A NEGOTIATOR

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: It is daily becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to understand the personality called Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, the Kaduna based, controversial Islamic Cleric and self appointed negotiator. On one front, he’s a religious teacher;…

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Okonjo-Iweala Will Steer Global Trade On Path Of Fairness, Equity – Askia

Okonjo-Iweala Will Steer Global Trade On Path Of Fairness, Equity – Askia

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has expressed satisfaction on the consensus election of Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General of…

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Edewor: Gold Standard For Tolerance, Faithfulness -Bashorun Askia Ogieh

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has described Emeritus Bishop of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Church, Late Right Reverend Jonathan Edewor, as the Gold standard…

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Zulum Parleys EU’s Tassin-Pelzer, Calls For More Development Projects In Borno

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has called for more developmental projects in his troubled state. The governor also made a call for the involvement of local contractors in implementation of intervention projects in his…

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Buhari Appoints NSCDC Commandant General, Nominates Comptroller General For NCoS

Buhari Appoints NSCDC Commandant General, Nominates Comptroller General For NCoS

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This follows the retirement from service of Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu….

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Child Rights Abuse: Why Delta Govt Ordered Closure Of Lesson Centres

Child Rights Abuse: Why Delta Govt Ordered Closure Of Lesson Centres

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Education Desk Delta State government has ordered the immediate closure of all Lesson Centres across the state in order to ensure sanity in their operations. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who disclosed this…

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Nigerian Sentenced To Prison In US For $11 Mn Global Fraud Scheme

Nigerian Sentenced To Prison In US For $11 Mn Global Fraud Scheme

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A Nigerian, Obinwanne Okeke has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an American court over a fraud of $11 million. A press release on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…

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NIDCOM Petitioned Over Killing Of 40-Year Old Nigerian In Johannesburg

NIDCOM Petitioned Over Killing Of 40-Year Old Nigerian In Johannesburg

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A petition has been sent to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) by a family of a 40 year-old Abudu Adedayo Temitope, over the killing of their son by a yet-to-be identified assailant in Johannesburg,…

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BELLARKS POLYTECHNIC KWALE, SET TO COMMENCE ACADEMIC SESSION

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Compiled By Michael EKOKORUWE: Bellarks Polytechnic Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State, is set to commence academic session as the institution has been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The statement signed…

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March 6 LG Polls: Aniocha North Leaders Poised For PDP Victory, Commiserate With Okowa Over Father’s Demise

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Aniocha North Local Government leaders rose on Friday, February 12, 2021 from a stakeholders meeting expressing a total sense of commitment and unity to work together for the landslide victory of the party in the March 6,…

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Police Arrest Suspect Who Rapes 15 Years Old Bean Cake Seller To Death

Police Arrest Suspect Who Rapes 15 Years Old Bean Cake Seller To Death

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A suspect, who abducted and raped a 15 year old bean cake seller to the point of death has been arrested by the police. A statement on Friday by the Yobe Police Command said the…

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BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION: PARAGON OF LOVE TO THE NEEDY

BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION: PARAGON OF LOVE TO THE NEEDY

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun (Hon) Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has through his pet project, Bashorun Askia Foundation (BAF) distributed food items and money to the elderly…

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INFIDELITY: Cleric Kills Wife, Four-Year-Old Son After Smoking Hemp

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Sunny A. DAVID: Our correspondent reports that a 28-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Obijofa, has reportedly killed his wife and their four- year-old son. He was paraded on Saturday at the Police Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, together with suspects arrested…

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UDUMUBRAI PRESENTS BOOK ON HISTORY OF ISOKO NATION IN N’DELTA TO PUBLIC

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: A book written by Comrade Utoware G.O Udumubrai on the ‘History of Isoko Nation in the Niger Delta’ at the weekend, was unveiled and presented to the public at the National secretariat of Isoko Development…

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INSECURITY: THE SHEIKH GUMI’S ALTERNATIVE

INSECURITY: THE SHEIKH GUMI’S ALTERNATIVE

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Austen AKHAGBEME: UNUSUAL times have a way of breeding and bringing up unusual solutions from unusual sources by unusual people. The above aptly describes the scenario that prompt up the strange visitation of the Kaduna based Islamic…

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Nigerian Prison Inmates Graduate From Open ‘Versity, Others On Various Studies

Nigerian Prison Inmates Graduate From Open ‘Versity, Others On Various Studies

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: 18 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) studying with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Corrections’ Special Study Centres have graduated. They graduated on Saturday, February 02, 2021 in various fields with various…

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NSCDC Deploys Personnel To Markets, Schools, Motor Parks, Churches, Mosques To Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

NSCDC Deploys Personnel To Markets, Schools, Motor Parks, Churches, Mosques To Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLO: Personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been deployed to markets, schools, motor parks, churches and mosques, recreation centers and other public facilities across the nation to enforce compliance with COVID-19 protocols….

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N400bn Too Much, I Can Help FG Procure Vaccines For N150bn –Peter Obi Boasts

N400bn Too Much, I Can Help FG Procure Vaccines For N150bn –Peter Obi Boasts

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/ South-East Bureau: Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi says Nigeria doesn’t need more than N150 billion to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Commenting on the issue when he featured on Television programme on Tuesday, Mr. Obi…

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My Sack Not On Political Reason, Says Sacked Commissioner Of Health

My Sack Not On Political Reason, Says Sacked Commissioner Of Health

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Mike SOGBOLO/ North-East Bureau: The sacked Borno State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Salisu Kwaya-Bura said he was not relieved of his appointment on political reasons. He said that he will remain eternally grateful to the state governor,…

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TOURISM: Gashaka Gumti National Park Receives Boost

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO/ North-East Bureau: Gashaka Gumti National Park, the nation’s largest park has received a boost with a donation of accessories from Africa Nature Investors. The park, which is located in Taraba and Adamawa states, and hosting…

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