Year: 2017
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FCT Minister promises prompt resolution of encroachment issues on military land …Buratai reaffirms effective security coverage of FCT and country.
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has commended the Nigerian Army for its recourse to due…
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Romario wants to head Brazilian football federation
Former Brazil international and now Senator, Romario, has declared interest in the presidency of the country’s corruption-tainted football governing body.…
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Despite insecurity, Customs, Borno Command, surpasses target – Comptroller
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service, Borno and Yobe Command, Mr. Angbala Joshua Jesse, has said that…
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Prerogative of Mercy: Ambode releases 12 Kirikiri Prison inmates …Says Justice Sector Reforms on course
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday released twelve inmates of the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Apapa in…
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PDP Concerned Candidates, Stakeholders open parallel secretariat
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Fresh crisis has emerged in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as aggrieved party members under the aegis…
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Bristol kick Manchester United out of League Cup
Championship side Bristol City sent English Premier League side Manchester United out of the League Cup on Wednesday, scoring with…
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Group calls for paradigm shift from subsistence to mechanised farming
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) on Wednesday called for a paradigm shift from subsistence to mechanised farming…
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INEC promotes 7,330 staff
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has approved the promotion of 7,330 its staff who…
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NPS tightens security at Prison formations
In tandem with its established customs during festive period, the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) has tightened security in detention facilities…
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Gov Ortom frees 18 Prison inmates in Benue
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has granted amnesty to 18 inmates (released), commuted 4 other inmates’ death sentences to…
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Pilot, passengers narrate ordeal on Medview Abuja-Ilorin Flight
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Pilot and passengers on board a Medview, Abuja to Ilorin flight early Wednesday morning narrated their…
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DPR seals Oando filling station in Lekki over alleged molestation
By Raji Rasak The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Lagos on Wednesday sealed Oando filling station in Lekki area…
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FRSC deploys 36,000 marshals for end-of-year special patrols
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the deployment of 36,000 regular and…
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Boko Haram forces captives into farming in harsh conditions
In continuation of Operation DEEP PUNCH 2, designed to smoke out Boko Haram terrorists inhabiting remote islands in the Lake…
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Ambode orders Legionaires to take charge of security in Lagos schools …Launches 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem …Donates N25m, bags of rice to families of fallen heroes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Legionnaires to take charge of security in public schools in the…
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Port Harcourt to host International Polo tournament
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the International Polo Tournament to be hosted in the state by…
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Governor Wike directs local content in projects execution
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed all contractors handling state government projects to ensure the employment of youths…
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GOCOP mourns former NAN editor-in-chief, James Bello
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with the family of a former Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency…
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IPAC got N100m bribe to discredit Ayade- Gov’s aide
The call by the state chapter of Inter Party Advisory Counci (IPAC) on Cross River State governor, Senator Prof. Ben…
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Again, Ugwaunyi awards over N1.4 billion road contracts; Effects minor cabinet reshuffle
In continuation of its massive infrastructure rehabilitation campaign in Enugu State, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration has approved contracts for the…
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FCTA education projects gulp N9.6billion …Reap harvest of rising performance
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has committed over N9.6 billion on Education development projects in the FCT in 2017, Secretary,…
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Governor Wike commends traditional rulers for their contributions to peace
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended traditional rulers in the state for their support for the peace initiatives…
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