Year: 2017
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Business and Economy
Oshodi Interchange: Adhere to safety measures, Lagos counsels motorists, residents …Says project ‘ll redefine public transportation, engender economic growth
The Lagos State Government on Sunday urged motorists and other road users to strictly adhere to safety rules and…
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Health
Kano Govt. releases N294m for treatment of malnourished children
Kano State Government says it has released N294 million, as its counterpart fund, to UNICEF for the purchase of Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic-Food…
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Health
Aliko Dangote Foundation joins global leaders to fight malnutrition; Pledges US$100 million for Nigeria
The recently concluded Global Nutrition Summit 2017, held in Milan, Italy, convened governments, international agencies, foundations, civil society organisations and…
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Local
Chief of Air Staff urges Nigerians to keep hope alive
By Bukola Adewumi The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Sunday urged Nigerians to keep the hope…
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Local
Niger LG set aside N308m to construct 15km road project
By Obinna Unaeze Mashegu Local Government Area, Niger, on Sunday said that it has earmarked N308 million for the construction…
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Arts & Entertainment
Rivers State receives global attention as Gov. Wike addresses Chatham House
The significance of Rivers State in international affairs will be highlighted once again on Monday, November 6, 2017 as Rivers…
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Education
Nigeria can be net exporter of skills – Gov Ahmed
In the face of the unemployment situation in the country, Nigeria can be a net exporter of skills to the…
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Africa
Ajibade’s equaliser helps Falconets hold hosts Morocco
By Victor Okoye A late first half equaliser by Rasheedat Ajibade on Sunday helped Nigeria’s under-20 women football team hold…
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Education
Rivers State Government to roll out Bonny Schools in three weeks
Rivers State Government has declared that the reconstruction of selected basic education schools in Bonny Local Government Area will be…
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Local
GOCOP’s founding President, Malachy Agbo, wins as PDP sweeps Enugu council polls
By Stanley Nwanosike Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swept all chairmanship positions in the 17 council areas of Enugu State,…
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Lead Story
Lagos targets 2 million passengers on water daily …Commissions three executive boats, four jet skis …We‘ll explore tourism, economic potential of waterways, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday commissioned three newly executive boats acquired by the State Government, with a…
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Health
Bayelsa not indebted to workers, says Commissioner …accuses NLC of mischief
The Bayelsa State Government on Sunday faulted media reports by THE NATION Newspapers, alleging indebtedness of backlog of salaries to civil servants.…
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Local
Wenger says “difficult” to see anyone stopping City
Arsene Wenger says it will be “difficult” for any team to stop Manchester City from winning the Premier League after…
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Local
PDP sweeps Enugu LG polls; Police arrest 4 for minor explosions; It was free, fair, credible – Electoral Commission boss
By Stanley Nwanosike The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swept the 14 chairmanship election results released by the Enugu State…
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Health
Dakuku Peterside encourages early detection as panacea to cancer scourge; NIMASA takes awareness campaign to host communities
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged Nigerians especially women…
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Local
SGF, Abba Kyari, others yet to carry out Buhari’s directive on reinstatement of female Auditor
The pervasive corruption and impunity among the ranks of President Muhammadu Buhari’s lieutenants have continued unabated as his directive to…
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Business and Economy
Another 104 Nigerian youths receive NNPC/SNEPCo scholarships
More than 100 pupils from Nigeria’s six geo-political zones have been awarded full-board six-year secondary school scholarships by the Shell…
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Lead Story
Senate to partner EU in fight against illegal migration
President of the Senate Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed the willingness of the National Assembly to support efforts being…
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Health
Obafemi Martins donates 200 wheel chairs, 3,240 crutches, other health equipment to Lagos government …Gesture, act of selfless service, commitment to humanity, Says Ambode
Nigeria Football international, Obafemi Martins on Thursday donated health equipment worth several millions of naira to the Lagos State Government,…
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Local
PDP holds state congress in Ogun; Elects new executives in Adamawa
By Olawale Jokotoye The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Saturday held its state congress to elect new…
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Education
FG to intervene in universities affected by insurgency–Buhari
By Yakubu Uba President Muhamadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government would support universities affected by the Boko Haram…
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Local
NANS hails peaceful conduct of LG Elections in Enugu
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for organizing peaceful Local…
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Local
Security agencies must develop new tools for protecting, preserving Nigeria’s democracy from violence
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has charged the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and other security…
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Local
IBB plans scholarship to immortalize late wife, Maryam
By Carol V. Utulu Former Nigerian Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.) has concluded plans to establish a scholarship programme…
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Local
NIPR organises Rebrand Nigeria Conference in Abuja
As part of efforts by Nigerian leaders and the led to galvanize strategies for promoting the global and domestic image…
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