Year: 2017
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Local
Anambra election: Party chiefts beg voters to come out; Election observers, APGA, UPP commend timely distribution of materials
By Lydia Ngwakwe, Peter Okolie, Chimezie Anaso Some chieftains of political parties on Friday appealed to voters in Anambra…
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Kwara State University lecturer commits suicide
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Dr. Solomon Osunlola, a lecturer at the Department of Crop Production, College of Agriculture, Kwara State University…
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Wise men still come from the East By FEMI ADESINA
At his incarnation, wise men gifted in astronomy came from the East, all the way to Bethlehem, in the south…
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Shettima solicits global support to end Boko Haram insurgency
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has solicited global support to end Boko Haram insurgency in…
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Anambra Gov Polls: TMG panics over voters apathy, deploys 150 observers
A civil rights organisation, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) on Friday expressed pessimism over voters apathy, towards the Anambra State governorship…
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Ali Baba, ace comedian attributes success to hard work, discipline
By Joshua Olomu Foremost Nigeria stand-up comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has attributed his success, to…
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Gov. Wike appoints 39 Special Assistants; Swears them in Monday (See full list)
Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has approved the appointment of 39 persons as Special Advisers. A statement…
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FG set to organize focused labs to boost economic growth
Following the Federal Executive Council’s approval, the Ministry of Budget and National Planning is set to organize focused labs. These…
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FCT Press Corps Chairman lauds Minister, urges media to hold government, governed accountable
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ministerial Press Corps Mr. Ikharo Attah has canvassed the necessity for media practitioners…
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ICPC seeks to prosecute corruption cases in Federal High Courts, others
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has proposed to the National Assembly an expansion of its…
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Shuaib vs Okonjo-Iweala: Again Justice Isele unable to deliver judgement on health grounds
Contrary to the decision of Justice Isele to deliver 10 judgements on Labour related matters on November 16, the judge…
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N1bn fraud case: ICPC makes final presentation against former Zamfara Governor
At the ongoing trial of a former Governor of Zamfara State and serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Lai Mohammed expresses worry over dissemination of fake news in Nigeria
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has expressed concern over the dissemination of fake…
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Faith
Governor Wike calls for prayers for stability of Nigeria
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that unless God intervenes in the situation of Nigeria, the country will…
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Business and Economy
Skye Bank Xmas Savings Promo: New Millionaire to emerge
Riding on the momentum of the successful execution of the previous promotion campaign of its flagship retail promo, Reach for…
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Anambra gubernatorial election: FRSC advises on alternative route
Following the forthcoming gubernatorial election that is due to hold in Anambra state on Saturday, November 18, 2017, the…
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Governance, policy analysis and the public service By Dr. Akintola, Benson Oke
The policy making and implementation function in governance is vitally important because governments are repeatedly confronted with problems that call…
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Buhari’s achievements laudable despite inheriting empty purse – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Buhari Administration has recorded laudable achievements, despite a terrible…
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PDP Convention: We cannot live in denial – Adeniran
A top contender to the office of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the December 9,…
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Foundation donates goods worth N200, 000 to Orphanage in Ota
Ancestral Pride Foundation, an NGO involved in welfare, on Friday donated goods worth over N200,000 to an orphanage in Ota,…
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Police nab 10 suspected cultists in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva The Olosan Division of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested 10 suspected…
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Anambra poll: Delta Police command restricts vehicular movement ,12 mid-night
By Carol V. Utulu The Delta Command of the Nigeria Police has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement between Delta…
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President Buhari has used last two years to wisely lay deep, wide foundation for new building called a better Nigeria – Asiwaju Tinubu
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “MAKING STEADY, SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS’’ NOVEMBER 16, 2017,…
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Saraki urges Auditors-General to block revenue leakages in public service
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on Auditors-General in the country, particularly at the Local Government…
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Buratai hails Artillery Corps in routing Boko Haram, other criminal elements
By Mohammad Tijjani The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, has commended the Artillery Corps for its immense…
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