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Zulum Bags NUJ’s 2024 Good Governance Award on Education

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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NDLEA Smashes int’l Drug Syndicate, Seizes Loud Consignments, Arrests 5 Members

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Ukrainian Company Set to Invest in Nigerian Energy Sector

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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AAU Alumni Association Lagos Branch Passes Vote of Confidence on Worldwide President

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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WE’LL APPLY OUR IGR FOR POSITIVE CHANGE – GOV. FUBARA

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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World Press Day 2024: DOPF Stands Firm On Professionalism, Ethical Journalism

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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GOV FUBARA ASSURES RIVERS WORKERS OF SALARY INCREASE

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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AZEMHE AZENA FELICITATES WITH EDO WORKERS, CALLS FOR VIGILANCE IN UPCOMING GUBER POLLS

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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DR AZEMHE AND HIS GENDER-BALANCED TICKET: THE BEGINNING OF CHANGE (Opinion)

April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Lions Club confers long service award on Funkekeme Solomon

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online

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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).

ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE: THE RACE, THE GAIN AND THE PAIN

ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE: THE RACE, THE GAIN AND THE PAIN

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online ( NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: Without offence to modesty, Adams Oshiomhole can be aptly described as a quintessential character; a public performer, a motivational orator with a unique gift of the garb. He’s an exemplary leader of men. He…

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EDO 2020: BETWEEN OBASEKI AND HIS LIKELY SUCCESSOR

EDO 2020: BETWEEN OBASEKI AND HIS LIKELY SUCCESSOR

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Kashetu MOMOH: I am an ardent follower of Nigerian politics, especially because of its murky nature. Having read series of write ups on the emerging political brouhaha between Obaseki and his ousted god-father in Edo State, Adams…

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CoS To Borno Governor Is Dead

CoS To Borno Governor Is Dead

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA/North-East: Chief of State (CoS) to Borno State Governor (Prof. Babagana Zulum), Dr Babagana Wakil is dead. A statement by the spokesman to the Governor, Mallam Isa Gusau announced his death on Wednesday. Though the cause…

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Bashorun Askia Celebrates Othuke Of Isokoland Major-General Omu At 80 *Says He’s My Mentor, Father

Bashorun Askia Celebrates Othuke Of Isokoland Major-General Omu At 80 *Says He’s My Mentor, Father

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: “Major-General (Chief) Paul Ufuoma Omu is my mentor, father, bridge builder of repute and foremost peace ambassador.” Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA,…

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“Gift A Child Initiative” Joins Call To End Rape

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Gift A Child Initiative, a non governmental organization, NGO in Benin City, Edo State in collaboration with four other NGO’s, weekend called on the Federal and State Governments to step up appropriate laws to end rape and all…

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ARCHBISHOP APENA EULOGIZES CATHERINE ILOLO, SAYS SHE WAS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN, PHILANTHROPIST

June 29, 2020June 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Archbishop of Bethesda Gospel Mission, Irri, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Archbishop Christian Aggrey O. Apena, has eulogized Hon. Mrs. Catherine Ilolo, former commissioner, local governmentl service commission, Delta State over…

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THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

THE TINUBU FACTOR AND THE REST OF US

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: When Afenifere, the yoruba cultural and political organisation signed the fatal accord with former President Obasanjo in his bid for a second term, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu saw ahead of them all. Which is…

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Own Your Projects, Motivate Us To Do More –Bashorun Askia Tasks Communities

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): …Commissions Doctors’ Quarters At Naifor Island, Warri South West LGA Another milestone in the annals of project execution and commissioning was recorded Thursday, June 25, 2020 as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing…

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DESOPADEC TOUR OF PROJECTS IN URHOBO NATION: Bashorun Askia Expresses Satisfaction

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): As the inspection of ongoing projects by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) continues, the Managing Director/CEO,, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has expressed satisfaction with the projects, The Management Team of the Commission, led by Bashorun…

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DESOPADEC: Bashorun Askia, Evangelist Diden Commiserate With Ilolo Family

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, along with the Chairman of the Board, Evangelist Michael Diden, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Catherine Ilolo, a PDP…

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Bashorun Askia Leads DESOPADEC Management On Project Inspecton In Isoko, Ndokwa Nation

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (Nigeria) –By Boniface Nzesi OSSAI & Franscisca EGARA-OKORO: In its avowed commitment to put smiles on the faces of the people of the Mandate Areas, the Management Team of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), yesterday,…

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PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU: THE TWIST AND THE TURNS

PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU: THE TWIST AND THE TURNS

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: Amidst the political fireworks, permutations and calculations, Pastor Ize- Iyamu came in handy as the much taunted bride. Paradoxically, his suitors were his nemesis in an earlier daring and keenly contestation that broke his…

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Gov Obiano Signs Sickle Cell Law …3 Years Imprisonment, N200,000 Fine For Offenders

Gov Obiano Signs Sickle Cell Law …3 Years Imprisonment, N200,000 Fine For Offenders

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Sunny A. DAVID: The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano signs the Anambra State Sickle Cell Law. This was made known to the public by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on General Hospital,…

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Re-Delta 2023: David Edevbie Nightmare Begins With Elder Brother’s Journey To Prison

Re-Delta 2023: David Edevbie Nightmare Begins With Elder Brother’s Journey To Prison

June 21, 2020June 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Jon EGIE: Our attention is drawn to an article titled ‘Delta 2023: David Edevbie Nightmare begins with elder brother journey to prison, purportedly authored by one Barr Godwin Onoriode. Based on the contents of the presentation, it…

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This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Our Correspondent: Borno State Government said about N132 million is expended monthly on members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes from the local government fund to secure the state from Boko Haram. The state said…

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Borno Ex-Judicial Officer Jailed 16 Years For Defrauding 194 Widows

Borno Ex-Judicial Officer Jailed 16 Years For Defrauding 194 Widows

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Editor): The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of an ex-judicial officer with a Maiduguri high court, Ramat Mohammed (alias Gaddafi) for defrauding 194 widows of N781,800. Mohammed was…

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Bashorun Askia Fulfills Pledge, As DESOPADEC Promotes Staff

Bashorun Askia Fulfills Pledge, As DESOPADEC Promotes Staff

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Akpo Bawo Ofere: In keeping with the promise of the MD/CEO of the Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh and in line with the decision of the current Board, that staff promotion will be an annual occurrence, DESOPADEC today…

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2020 World Sickle Cell Day: Disorder Is Not Death Sentence –Dame Okowa Preaches God’s Plan

2020 World Sickle Cell Day: Disorder Is Not Death Sentence –Dame Okowa Preaches God’s Plan

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The world, as it does every June 19, today pauses to mark the 2020 World Sickle Cell Day, with the aim of shining light on the sickle cell disorder. In this regard, wife of the Delta State Governor…

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EDO STATE AND THE SOUND OF SILENCE

EDO STATE AND THE SOUND OF SILENCE

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: That Edo State has gradually become a Political ” War zone “, full of intrigues, subterfuge, Confusion and desperation is a known fact. No thanks to the desperate combatants from both divide, championed by their…

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Boko Haram Displaced Over 10,000 Registered Farmers In Chad Basin – CBDA

Boko Haram Displaced Over 10,000 Registered Farmers In Chad Basin – CBDA

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Editor): The Managing Director, Chàd Basin Development Authority (CBDA), Engr. Abba Garba has lamented that Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast displaced no fewer than 10,000 farmers within the Chad Basin. Garba…

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Rumblings In Aso Rock

Rumblings In Aso Rock

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Julius OWEH: The bond of brotherhood in Africa is very tight and unique that distant cousins can even compete for attention with your own children and siblings. That is why it is very common when an African…

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OKOWA: Five Years Of Impactful Leadership

OKOWA: Five Years Of Impactful Leadership

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Olise IFEAJIKA: He came in the midst of storms even though the electoral victory was phenomenal. The challenges on ground were so many; the heat generated could melt a warship. The State’s debt profile was so intimidating…

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UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: United Nations has condemned Saturday’s attacked by terrorists group on parts of Borno State. A statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, said the action of the group is vehemently condemned, It…

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Global West Vessel Specialists Ltd Not Involved In Oil Facilities’ Surveillance In Niger-Delta Region –Says Management

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Global West Vessels Specialists Ltd, ( GWVSL) said on Sunday that it has never been involved in surveillance of oil facilities in the Niger Delta region, making it clear that it is not even interested in surveillance…

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JUNE 12: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS URGES RESPECT FOR DEMOCRACY TENETS

JUNE 12: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS URGES RESPECT FOR DEMOCRACY TENETS

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on leaders at all levels as well as the Nigerian citizenry to cherish, respect and uphold the tenets of democracy, not only as a system of government but…

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COVID-19: UNICEF Strengthens E-Learning, Commences Distribution Of Radios To Vulnerable Children

June 11, 2020June 12, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (Editor, Nort-East Bureau): United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commenced the distribution of radio sets to all internally displaced and other vulnerable children in Borno State. This, according to the UN agency, would ensure that…

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DESOPADEC MD/CEO LEADS MANAGEMENT ON FIRST-CALL CONDOLENCE VISIT TO OVERAH FAMILY

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, today led Executive Directors and Management, on a first-call condolence visit to the family of Hon. Joyce Overah,…

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We Were Attacked By Boko Haram Terrorists Disguised As “Religious Crusaders”, Survivor Told Borno Governor

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau): “Boko Haram terrorists pretended to us as Islamic religious crusaders, collected our arms and shot at both young and old, human and livestock at point blank”, the persons left unscathed told the Borno…

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Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu: One Year of Capable Representation

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The entire mix of his noble personage has distinguished him as a man of value. An ebullient young man; urbane and dashing; noble in character with a pleasantly large heart; bright, jovial, bouncy and lively, yet modest and…

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Reign of Terror: Boko Haram Raids Borno Village, Kills Over 70 Persons

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA ((North East Bureau Editor): Boko Haram visited fury on a Borno village for allegedly sharing information about them to the military. In the reign of terror, the insurgents killed over 70 people at a…

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Bashorun Askia Mourns, As DESOPADEC Loses Board Member, Hon. Joyce Overah

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA,, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of one of the board members of the…

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Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has applauded His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for initiating the process for the setting…

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HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

June 4, 2020June 5, 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

June 4, 2020June 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

June 4, 2020June 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

June 4, 2020June 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

June 3, 2020June 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

June 3, 2020June 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

June 3, 2020June 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>>

June 2, 2020June 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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