Year: 2017
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Lead Story
Buhari administration assures on timely release of ecological fund; Promises farmers 4 million fertilizers before end of the year
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will ensure the timely release of the Ecological Fund to States to address pressing ecological challenges…
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Local
ECA protests heavy military equipment deployment, re-launch of “Operation Python Dance” in S/East
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA), an Igbo pressure group, has tackled the Federal Government over the fresh…
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SERAP to Gov. Obaseki: Pay Edo pensioners within 14 days or face legal action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State requesting him…
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Arts & Entertainment
Minister visits arts exhibition, restates commitment to lifting Creative Industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday visited the ongoing African Arts and Craft Expo in Abuja, during which…
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Local
Is your child old enough to be on social media?
The current generation of kids are amazingly precocious.Their wide-eyed curiosity and seemingly insatiable desire to constantly learn new things means…
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Constituency Projects: NASS, stakeholders endorse technology-enabled engagement
The National Assembly has acknowledged the need to scale up engagements and broad-based participation of citizens in the design…
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Niger Delta Development: Governor Wike, Okowa, Ibori call for united front
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Niger Delta leaders to unite for the rapid development of the…
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Local
ICSC thumbs up Yoruba nation for adoption of restructuring; Calls for probe of allegations against IGP
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Igbo Civil Society Coalition (ICSC), a civil society group, has commended the Yoruba nation for the…
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Local
Alleged diversion of relief materials: I don’t mind being jailed for protecting government property – Gombe SEMA Secretary
The embattled Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukujei recently arrested by the…
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President Buhari sad over deaths in Plateau, says state must not allow return of disorder
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the senseless killing of persons, especially women and children in a night…
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Abe lifts 350 final year students with financial support
The senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly is to give final assistance to a total of…
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Africa
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Business and Economy
UBA Ghana CEO, Abiola Bawuah receives WomanRising Top Corporate Women Leaders Award
WomanRising, a leading network of women entrepreneurs and professionals has presented a certificate of honour to Mrs Abiola Bawuah, CEO…
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Local
Do not smear leaders for selfish interest, Emir of Lafia urges citizens
The Emir of Lafia, Dr Isah Mustapha-Agwai 1, has appealed to Nigerians not to smear or bring down those in…
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Local
Senate to prioritize passage of Occupational Safety Bill, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that the 8th Senate will give accelerated consideration to the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Leo Stan Ekeh to chair News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture
Serial ICT entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh has been announced as Chairman of the News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture scheduled to hold…
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Local
Wanted: A restructuring of minds, by Femi Adesina
Hearing some Nigerians speak (whether based at home or in the Diaspora), you discern that they are “in the gall…
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Health
Borno records new cases of cholera in Dikwa, Bama IDP Camps
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI As the cholera outbreak continues to wreck havoc in Borno, new cases of cholera outbreak have…
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Gov. Wike releases Armoured Personnel Carriers to Police to tackle kidnapping
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration has handed over four armoured personnel carriers to the…
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Business and Economy
CBN assures of liquidity in Forex supply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured of its continued intervention in the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market in order…
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Local
Sagbama-Ekeremor Road: Bayelsa assures on completion …declares N4.8 billion as funds available as at the end of July 2017
The Bayelsa State Government on Friday assured that, the Sagbama-Ekeremor road would be completed within the life-span of the present…
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Lead Story
Enugu witnesses major breakthrough in investment drive …partners Chinese Firms on Industrial Hub
Enugu State Government Friday recorded a major breakthrough in its efforts to attract foreign investments to the state, with…
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Local
RE: Anambra: Godfathers futile dance By Obienyem Valentine
Shortly before the primaries of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the leadership of both parties…
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LG poll: APC passes vote of no confidence on Enugu electoral commission
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Enugu state chapter, Dr. Ben Nwoye on Friday passed…
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Arts & Entertainment
Minister inaugurates Mass Comm., broadcasting buildings at BUK
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for…
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