Year: 2017
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Arts & Entertainment
Bishop accuses Nigerians of using churches to promote corruption
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Renowned Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Vicariate, Most Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo has accused some Nigerians of…
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I inherited N2,300 from SWAN coffers – Sarawoo
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA. The National President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Comrade Honour Sarawoo on Wednesday said his administration…
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President Buhari arrives Daura for Eid El Kabir; Opts to walk home as overwhelming crowd takes over route, chanting: “baba ya da wo, baba oyoyo”
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, August 30, 2017, arrived Daura, Katsina State to celebrate Eid El Kabir. On hand to receive…
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Breaking: South East Governors meet IPOB leader, Kanu, as Ohanaeze parleys MASSOB
From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu A crucial parley between the South East governors and the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra…
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Education
Cut-off marks: NANS replies JAMB, says your claims are ridiculous
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday called on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to stop…
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Governor Sani Bello to deliver News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State will deliver the News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture on Thursday, September 28, 2017,…
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Dickson mourns, condoles with Sule Lamido over daughter’s death
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the Abuja home of former…
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Akeredolu swears in cabinet members; Speaks on State’s debt profile
Ayo Bamidele Ondo state Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, (SAN) has spoken for the first time on the debt profile of…
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Gov. Wike swears in 14 Commissioners
In a bid to reposition the State Government for better performance, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday swore…
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Anti-party activities: APC upholds Banire’s 10 year suspension …As Disciplinary Committee submits report
The Ward C Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State has upheld…
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Kidnap kingpin, Evans, pleads guilty as Lagos arraigns him, others in court …Suspects remanded in Prison pending trial
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans before an Ikeja High Court…
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PAMED calls on Federal Government to restrain Military from monitoring Nigerians’ social media activities
The Partnership for Media and Democracy (PAMED) has called on the Federal Government to restrain the Nigerian Army from monitoring…
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Health
Go for regular medical check up, Ambode’s wife urges residents at NYSC medical outreach
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Wednesday enjoined residents of the state, to always…
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Sokoto releases N680m for LG pensions, severance gratuities
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the release of about six hundred and eighty million naira (N680m) for the settlement…
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Africa
President Buhari presides over FEC meeting; Receives victorious African Basketball Champions (D’Tigress) in State House
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, August 30, 2017, presided over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting and received the victorious African…
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Business and Economy
ISPS Code immplementation: 100% compliance our goal – DG NIMASA
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency…
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Bayelsa Prison Controller laments over populated prisons
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Worried by the state of Bayelsa State Prisons Complex at Okaka, State Controller of Prisons, Chiabua Churks…
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Alleged corruption: Stop embarrassing Police with your fight, Dickson tells Senator Misau, IGP Idris … says Police should be saved from institutional embarrassment
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has condemned the ongoing controversy between the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and…
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Arafat: Saraki urges pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, Buhari
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has charged the 91,000 Nigerian pilgrims currently performing this year’s hajj to use the…
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Emma Nweke tasks Okada Riders on Anambra election; Warns them not to be used as agaents of destruction —-Distributes 1000 helmets free
Founder, Esther Nweke Charity and Educational Foundation, Chief Emma Nweke, has sensitized members of the Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria…
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2017 elections: Next Anambra Governor has been revealed to me – Rev Fr Obimma, Ebube Muonso Appeals to aspirants to pursue peace
Aspirants in the forthcoming Governorship elections in Anambra state have been urged to ensure they give peace a chance and…
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President Buhari mourns Senator Kanti-Bello
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Kanti-Bello family as well as the government and people of Katsina…
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2018: Ex-Tribune Editor joins Osun governorship race
A former Political Editor of Nigerian Tribune, Olawale Rasheed, has affirmed that only a new breed candidate can beat the…
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Africa
Super Eagles/Lions World Cup qualifier: Akwa Ibom Police assures on adequate security
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command has put in place adequate security arrangement, to ensure hitch free World…
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Business and Economy
FG, BOI launch N5bn funding support for Artisanal and Small Scale Miners …Ministry, BOI commit N2.5b each to fund …..beneficiaries to get between N100,000 to N100m
The Ministry of Mines and steel Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI)…
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