Year: 2017
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Africa
FG reiterates commitment to bringing back Nigerians willing to return from Libya
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata The Federal Government says it is committed to bringing back all Nigerians who are…
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Liverpool agree world record deal to sign Van Dijk from Southampton
Liverpool have agreed to sign Netherlands international Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a reported world record fee for a…
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Africa
UN chief dispatches Obasanjo to Liberia, commends peaceful vote
By Prudence Arobani UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced that he is sending former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to support…
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Jailbreak: 36 prisoners escape from Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom
At about 1147hrs on Wednesday, 27 December 2017, there was an attack on kitchen staff that were on duty at…
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Abuja motorists get more free fuel as NNPC, DPR, seal stations
By Yetunde Bada Some motorists in Abuja on Wednesday got more free petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
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SEC to collaborate with journalists on investor education
By Lucy Nwachukwu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pledged to work with Finance Correspondents to ensure proper reportage…
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NEPZA licenses 3 new Free Trade Zones worth $2.751bn
By Suzzy Tolofari The Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Mr Emmanuel Jime, says the authority has…
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Business and Economy
A’Ibom Govt. denies presenting over bloated budget for 2018
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says its 2018 budget is not “over bloated” as being speculated by Policy…
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America offers to sell Super Aircraft to Nigeria
The United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, Wednesday presented the Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) in respect…
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Health
Bike mishap: President’s son stable – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency on Wednesday said that the son of the President, Yusuf Buhari, who was involved in…
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Local
Rivers govt. to complete Mile One market; Gov. Wike lauds Rivers Speaker for contributions to state’s development
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is working hard for the completion of the Mile-One Market…
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Business and Economy
Oil hits approximately $67 on Libyan pipeline blast
Oil prices have touched two-and-a-half year highs in light volume boosted by an explosion on a crude pipeline in Libya…
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Court ends 16-yr-old marriage over husband’s neglect of matrimonial duties
By David Adeoye An Idi-Ogungun Customary Court at Agodi in Ibadan on Wednesday dissolved the 16-year-old marriage between one Adebisi…
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Early morning accident claims 4 on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road
By Abiodun Lawal Four persons were feared dead in an accident involving a Ford bus and a Mack trailer on…
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Arts & Entertainment
Adorable Social Club, Adorable Foundation International hold End of Year Party, Medical Outreach for Widows
Adorable Social Club of Nigeria and Adorable Foundation International held an End of Year Party and Medical Outreach for Widows…
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Local
Edo Govt. to take campaign against illegal migration to churches, schools in 2018, says official
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor The Edo State Government says it will take the campaign against illegal migration to churches and schools…
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Niger inaugurates Spokespersons Forum to tackle insecurity
Security in any given society is a collective responsibility, to this end the Niger State government has inaugurated the Forum…
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Arts & Entertainment
Women empowerment: Heritage Bank partners Folio Group on 60th anniversary of Miss Nigeria
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has partnered with Folio Media Group, publishers of the Daily Times…
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Kane amongst world’s best, Tottenham boss Pochettino says
Tottenham Hotspur’s manager Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Harry Kane’s achievements, adding that the striker was amongst the best players in…
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Africa
Liberia: Model of democracy in Africa — Jonathan
By Harrison Arubu Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Liberia is becoming a model of democracy in Africa and beyond, having…
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Lingard double helps Manchester United earn comeback draw with Burnley
Substitute Jesse Lingard struck twice in the second half as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to earn a…
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