Year: 2017
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Local
Speaker Dogara was well prepared for leadership, says Reuben Abati
Former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati has described the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as one…
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NUJ national President calls for professional training, retraining of journalists
By Dauda Shehu Mr Waheed Odusile, the National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has called on media organisations and…
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Arts & Entertainment
Lagos promises spectacular One Lagos Fiesta finale …KSA, Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, others headline Eko Atlantic’s grand concert …State lauds sponsors for supporting Ambode’s tourism vision
The Lagos State Government on Saturday promised Lagosians and visitors a world-class, spectacular finale for the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta…
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Check vehicle tyres before boarding, FRSC tells travellers
By Stanley Nwanosike An Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Samuel Obayemi, has urged travellers…
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Expect robust, vibrant opposition from PDP in 2018- Secondus
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has assured Nigerians that the…
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I owe my success to my constituents – Dogara… Holds N156m empowerment programme in Bauchi
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has attributed the achievements he has recorded as a member and…
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Willian shines as Chelsea crush Stoke 5-0
By Victor Okoye Willian ran the show in the absence of Eden Hazard as Chelsea thrashed an abject Stoke City…
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Africa
Weah pledges grassroots social transformation
By Harrison Arubu Liberia’s President-elect, George Weah, has declared that social transformation especially at the grassroots would be the “singular…
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17 Highlights from 2017 By Femi Adesina
To recap, 2017 was the year in which: 1. Nigeria exited its worst recession in decades. After five quarters of…
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Accident claims four lives along Benin-Asaba road
By Deborah Coker Four persons have been confirmed dead in an auto crash along the Benin-Asaba road involving a Toyota…
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Health
A/Ibom Govt to establish emergency trauma centre for accident victims
By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom government has said it would establish an emergency medical services centre to address incidences of…
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Lead Story
Board appointments: Presidency defends list
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency says there is nothing “scandalous or extraordinary” in the inclusion of the names of some…
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Business and Economy
Obi seeks Government support for Innoson, other indigenous manufacturers; Calls for intervention to resolve transaction crisis between company, GTB
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to all tiers of Government to make the Innoson brand…
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London Stock Exchange company floats hit 3-year high at 15 billion pounds
The London Stock Exchange (LSE.L) raised 15 billion pounds (20.28 billion dollars) from 106 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2017,…
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U.S. congratulates Liberia, Weah; As ex-soccer star is officially pronounced President-elect
By Prudence Arobani, Harrison Arubu The U.S. has congratulated the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion of the presidential…
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Imo residents demand improved governance in 2018
By Ugonne Uzoma Ahead of the New Year, Imo residents have appealed to all tiers of government to provide good…
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Head of Service approves deployment of 9 perm sects
By Kate Obande-Okewu The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, has approved the deployment of…
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Boko Haram: Saraki lauds US over sale of fighter jets to Nigeria
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended the United States government for its support for Nigeria’s bid…
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Shettima to Borno officials: Quietly compare personal gains with your performance
In concluding his 2018 budget presentation in Maiduguri on Thursday, Governor Kashim Shettima spoke in an emotional tone, asking all…
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Ebonyi CJ grants bail to 22 inmates, discharges 16 from prisons
The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Honourable Justice Alloy Nwankwo, in line with the efforts of the Federal Government towards…
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Business and Economy
Nigerians won’t go into New Year with petrol scarcity – NNPC vows
By Ismaila Chafe The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has vowed that Nigerians…
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Health
Rotary Club of Ikeja visits LASUTH on Christmas Day · Presents gifts to patients · Donates Medical Equipment· Rewards Outstanding, diligent staff
The Rotary Club of Ikeja on Christmas Day visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, both to spend the…
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Nigerian Army announces major postings; Major Generals RO Yusuf, AA Salihu, LO Adeosun, CM Abraham, OF Azinta, others affected; Defence Spokesperson moves to Army War College
The Nigerian Army has announced major postings that will take effect from January 2, 2018 and that will affect 399…
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Lead Story
Buhari appoints Maida to head NAN Board; Izunaso, Alaibe, Muoghalu, Banire, Adebayo, others are Chairmen
By Kate Obande President Muhammadu Buhari in one fell swoop on Friday night appointed 209 board chairmen and 1,258 members…
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