Year: 2017
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Peter Okonkwo, Enugu’s new Commissioner pledges to improve on Ugwuanyi’s legacy
A renowned politician and newly appointed commissioner in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Okonkwo (Ohamadike) has promised to work assiduously towards…
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EFCC docks Jarret Tenebe for oil fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, December 18, 2017 arraigned one Jarret Tenebe and his company, Fenix…
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President Buhari extends tenure of CDS, Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenures of the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval…
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13 teams participating in Clinton Thompson Football Competition in Bayelsa
By Christian Ogbonna Paul Omukagu, Chairman of Organising Committee of the Clinton Thompson Football Competition in Bayelsa, on Monday in…
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Business and Economy
Retired Civil Servant Wins N1 Million in Skye Bank Reward Promo …as Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunrobi lauds initiative
An ex-staff of defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Bello Sarafa has emerged a new millionaire in the on-going…
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FG offers N10.69bn Green Bonds at 13.48% per annum – DMO
By Folasade Folarin The Federal Government on Monday offered for subscription by auction N10.69 billion worth of sovereign green bonds,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Dele Momodu, Davido settle two-year quarrel
By Joshua Olomu Rave -making Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido and Ovation Magazine Publisher, Dele Momodu, has finally reconcile…
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry in Nigeria, advise drivers to stay alive
By Olanrewaju Akojede Arsenal FC of England Legend, Thierry Henry, on Monday at the Guinness/Federal Roads Safetry Corps (FRSC) Ember…
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Lead Story
Long queues resurface in Lagos, petrol hawkers back; NNPC warns against hoarding
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos residents on Monday saw the return of long queues at petrol filling stations, the News Agency…
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FAO launches dry season emergency support in North-East
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has launched its dry season emergency livelihoods programme in…
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Anambra Chief Judge grants bail to 41, discharges 3 inmates
The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi in exercise of his judicial powers has granted bail to 41…
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Chief Judge of Cross River orders release of 124 awaiting trial inmates
The Chief Judge of Cross River State, Hon. Justice Michael Edem, in the exercise of his constitutional duties has visited…
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Nigerian Military denies reports of killing of UN Staff in Maula
The Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole has said that the information currently making the rounds in a section of…
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Do more to halt to halt illegal migration, Tambuwal urges Immigration CG
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to do more to halt illegal migration of young…
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Arts & Entertainment
Buhari at 75: Why God kept him alive By FEMI ADESINA
Let me begin by telling a story. On June 1, 2015, the day I resumed work as adviser on media…
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Heritage Bank receives CBN’s Sustainable Banking Award in Agric
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service Provider has been bestowed with the inaugural Nigeria Sustainable Banking Award convened…
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Nigerians in U.S. pledge renewed commitment to Nigerian project
By Prudence Arobani The Nigerian community in the U.S. on Sunday in Maryland pledged renewed commitment to reinforcing Nigeria’s virtues…
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Yuletide: FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport…
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Africa
South Africa’s ANC votes to elect Zuma’s successor
Battle lines were drawn for South Africa’s ANC on Monday as voting began to elect a new leader to succeed…
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Lukaku, Lingard lift nervy Manchester United past West Brom
Manchester United survived tense final moments to beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Hawthorns on Sunday and close to…
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Business and Economy
Dangote accuses BUA of stealing and illegally mining limestone on its properties
Management of Dangote Group over the weekend accused BUA of engaging in illegal mining of limestone deposited in its Mining…
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LASTMA arrests five officers for extortion …20 dismissed for misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested five of its traffic officials for extorting motorists last week at…
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Governor Mohammed Abubakar congratulates President Buhari on his 75th Birthday
Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar has on behalf of the Government and good people of Bauchi State felicitated with President Muhammadu…
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Amaechi mourns Miller, Wokekoro … Says they lived honest lives
Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described the demise of two of his…
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