Year: 2017
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Local
Corruption: FRSC sacks 25
By Shittu Adebisi Fatima The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, says a massive…
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China pledges to assist Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto in research and development
Danjuma James, Sokoto The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian has pledged his country’s determination to assist the Usmanu…
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Nigeria’s rice importation drops by 95% – Ogbeh
By Philomina Attah The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says rice importation into Nigeria has dropped…
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Ugwuanyi has made Enugu safe haven for investment – Prof Soludo
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s giant strides…
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Jonathan never desperate for power – Saraki
By Emmanuel Mogbede President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan was never desperate…
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Transform present economic adversity into opportunity – Emefiele; Tasks graduates on job creation …woos Nigerian youth to embrace CBN initiatives
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has challenged the graduating students of University of Nigeria,…
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Africa
Instability in Togo could have devastating regional consequences – Presidents Buhari, Quattara warn; Demand roadmap on resolution of political impasse with other leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday expressed concern that political instability in Togo, if not…
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Africa
President Buhari to participate in counter-terrorism summit in Jordan; Meets Tony Blair; Returns to Abuja from Abidjan
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari will join other Heads of State in Aqaba, Jordan on December 2, to review…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ganduje appoints Tudun Wada new Managing Director, Radio Kano
By Tukur Muntari The Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Sa’id…
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World Bank, Sokoto Govt to expand areas of partnership
The World Bank office in Nigeria and Sokoto state government have agreed to expand their areas of mutual cooperation so…
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SPDC JV introduces UK summer scholarship for NNPC/Shell Cup Most Valuable Players
The Shell Petroleum Development Company Joint Venture (SPDC JV) has introduced an additional education award to the prizes for one…
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Health
Enugu is Polio-free because of Government’s sustained effort – WHO
The country representative of World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Wondimagegnehu Alemu, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for nurturing the sustained…
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Arts & Entertainment
Airtel’s new Ad relives Love, Bond Between Mother and Child
Mothers are overly predisposed to desiring the best for their children; and as they grow older, they view prayers…
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FG considering permanent solution to plight of Nigerian refugees in Libya, Europe —- Osinbajo
By Ahmed Ubandoma Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is considering urgent and permanent solutions to the plight…
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18 states yet to establish traffic management agencies — FRSC
By Harrison Arubu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged state governments that have yet to establish their…
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Obi and the Ostracism of Aristides By Valentine Obienyem
Greece is acknowledged as the homeland of Democracy. Even as the people practised it, some rascals came in occasionally to…
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EFCC tenders document in ghost worker’s fraud trial
The trial-within-trial in a case involving one Dairo Samson, who is facing eight counts of theft, criminal breach of trust and…
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Africa
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Again troops capture Boko Haram Ameer, rescue 212 hostages
Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 1, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in furtherance of the ongoing clearance operations…
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FG declares December 1, 2017 Public Holiday for Moulud
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1st December, 2017 as Public Holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud Celebration. The Minister of…
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Senate seeks urgent end to slave trade activities in Libya …It is a ‘slap in the face’, Says Saraki
The Senate on Wednesday, called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to invite the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria and discuss how…
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900 candidates vie for elective positions in A/Ibom Council poll on Saturday
By Our Reporter Not less than 900 candidates from 12 political parties have been cleared to contest the Saturday, December…
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Why FG suspended DG SEC, 2 others over alleged corruption
By Racheal Ishaya The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has suspended the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission…
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Apo six: Senate investigates alleged reinstatement of Police officer
Cecilia Ijuo The Senate has resolved to investigate alleged recent reinstatement of a Deputy Police Commissioner, Mr. Danjuma Ibrahim, who…
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2 oil wells in Shell’s field shut down in Bayelsa by community members
By Nathan Nwakamma Some members of a community in Bayelsa on Wednesday disrupted oil production at Adibawa Oil field operated…
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