Year: 2017
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Local
Police parade five vicious, notorious kidnap for ransom, armed robbery gangs
The Police has paraded members of five vicious and notorious kidnap for ransom gangs arrested along Suleja, Lambata, Bida and…
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Flooding: States, stakeholders should take proactive measures, says Saraki
As the raining season is underway across Nigeria, President of the Senate has called on States across the Federation to…
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Business and Economy
Accurate data crucial for inclusive development, growth – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday underscored the importance of accurate data to adequate planning which is necessary to bring…
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Arts & Entertainment
FG plans Audience Measurement Conference to catalyze broadcast industry growth
The Federal Government is to organize an Audience Measurement Conference to provide broadcast industry stakeholders the opportunity to contribute…
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Health
Sokoto Govt pays N1.8b to UNICEF to boost education, health, sanitation
Sokoto state government said it has paid the sum of N1.8 billion as counterpart funding in various initiatives entered into…
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Local
Gov Ahmed cautions on hate speech and incitement
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has cautioned religious and political leaders in the state against hate speeches and incitements.…
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Arts & Entertainment
Facebook introduces publisher logos next to articles in Trending and Search surfaces
By Andrew Anker, Product Manager Facebook Today (Tuesday), we will begin introducing publisher logos next to articles in Trending…
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Lead Story
President Buhari holds Security Meeting with Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, held a Security Meeting with Chief of Defense Staff, General…
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Arts & Entertainment
Rivers State to host 2017 Editors’ Conference
Rivers State will host this year’s edition of the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC 2017) which holds in Port Harcourt…
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Local
Ambode charges newly elected LG chairmen to ensure all-inclusive governance
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20…
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Local
GTBank holds Football Development Camp for Students and Coaches…
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, is set to sponsor 40 outstanding young talents discovered at its football…
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Business and Economy
Uranium, iron ore, marbles tourmaline, others found in commercial quantity in Cross River
The effort of the Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade in turning around the economy of the state is…
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Arts & Entertainment
APC hails Gov. Ugwuanyi’s bi-partisan approach to governance
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , South East, Hon. Emma Eneukwu has described Governor Ifeanyi…
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Local
Support devolution of power to states, fiscal federalism, Ambode tasks lawyers …Says weak institutions impeding ease of doing business …Lagos has made greatest institutional transformation, says NBA President
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on lawyers in the country to raise their voices in support…
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Lead Story
President Buhari receives Vice President, Professor Osinbajo at State House; Speaker, Dogara, confirms receipt of President’s resumption letter
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, August 21, 2017, received in audience, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the State House in…
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Lead Story
President Buhari writes National Assembly on resumption of duties
In line with constitutional provision, President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly, notifying the legislature of his return to…
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Lateef Raji and the arrogance of death By Tayo Ogunbiyi
One of the most painful experiences anyone could have on earth is the death of a loved one. No doubt…
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Local
Former MOSOP President, Mitee drags FG to court over failed section of East/West Road —Demands immediate, effective fixing of collapsed part of PH-Onne axis
The deplorable state and continued neglect of the Eleme – Onne section of the East/West Road (Rivers State) is now…
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Lead Story
Emeka Ojukwu spent two days in my house in Daura; We discussed, agreed that Nigeria must remain one – President Buhari
TEXT OF BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, AUGUST 21, 2017. My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and…
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Business and Economy
NISA commends NIMASA NCCS Initiative …As Dakuku extols the role of ship owners to the maritime sector
The recent moves by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to ensure full implementation of the Cabotage Act,…
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Lead Story
SPDC JV raises the alarm over safety risks from illegal occupation of Belema oil and gas facilities
The illegal occupation of Belema Flow Station and Gas Plant in Rivers State has safety implications both for the…
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Africa
On the many troubles of Sierra Leone Tayo Ogunbiyi
Like Nigeria, Sierra Leone became independent from British imperialism on 27 April, 1961. Based on a 2015 national census figure,…
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Education
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Local
Violence as PDP wins Gombe State Constituency bye election
Unidentified political thugs Saturday stormed two polling units with dangerous weapons disrupting proceedings during the Dukku-North State Constituency Bye…
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