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PUNCHman loses sister, says a part of me is gone
A Senior Nursing Officer at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Mrs. CATHERINE OBERE ADIGI, has answered…
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Africa
$2,500 for grabs at maiden `Afriuture’ Painting Competition
By Taiye Baiyerohi and Oladapo Udom Mr Shogo Adaramati, Founder, Ramati Art Africa (RAF) on Saturday said that a $2, 500 star…
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APC Chairmanship: Why governors, party leaders are with me – Oshiomhole
Igbaugba Ehigimetor Former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said his national chairmanship of All Progressives Congress (APC) chances had…
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‘Learn to concede defeat’… Dankwambo tells politicians
As the 2019 election draws close, Gombe State Governor and a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential hopeful has called on…
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Sallah: Secondus urges Muslims to pray for peaceful election in 2019 …..says indicators are worrisome.
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has urged all Nigerians to use the period…
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Killings: I drop as Chief Security Officer; It’s just a name – Gov. Yari
By Ishaq Zaki Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara State said he had dropped his responsibility as Chief Security Officer…
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World Cup: Lagos provides insurance cover at viewing centres
By Olanrewaju Akojede Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has opened six viewing centres for Lagos residents to watch…
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Arts & Entertainment
Biggest football stadium will be mobile, social this June – Facebook
By Chiazo Ogbolu The biggest football stadium in the world will be mobile and social this June, Facebook Inc.…
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Africa
157 including 9 pregnant women return from Libya
By Adekunle Williams/Solomon Asowata Another batch of 157 Nigerians, including nine pregnant women, on Friday voluntarily returned from Libya…
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Rivers’ Electoral Commission announces Council elections for Saturday …Commends IFES for establishing Election Support Centre … Governor Wike alleges APC is arming youths to disrupt polls
David Amusa, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has formally announced that the Local Government Council elections…
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Restoration Cup: Dickson appoints Crooks, ex-English striker Technical Director
Promoters of the Governor Henry Seriake Dickson Football Tournament popularly known as the Restoration Cup has appointed a former English…
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Public Service Reforms: Bayelsa prunes workforce from 55,000 to 27,000
The Bayelsa Bayelsa State Government has announced a reduction in its public service workforce from 55,00 to 27,000 as…
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Arts & Entertainment
Sallah celebrations: ‘I appreciate your patience, your sacrifices will not be in vain’- Buhari tells Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their patience and assured that their…
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Secondus attacks EFCC for harassing PDP states ……..says the Commission now APC tool for 2019
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EfCC…
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Facebook’s public relations chief to step down
Facebook Inc said on Thursday that its Head of Communications and Public Policy, Elliot Schrage, would step down from the…
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Forex: CBN gives Retail SMIS $343.06m boost
The retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) has received a boost of $343.06 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria…
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Business and Economy
FG to execute projects across the country to entrench justice, equity and fair play
The Federal Government will continue to execute projects across the country which demonstrates the sincerity of purpose of the Buhari…
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World Cup: A spectacle of waste? By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Former Catholic pontiff, Pope John Paul II, once said: “Among all unimportant subjects, football is by far the most important”.…
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Court asked to compel EFCC to prosecute ex-Gov Oshiomale on alleged corruption
An anti-corruption crusader, Bishop Osadolor Ochei has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja for an order of mandamus compelling…
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Faith
Nigerians must continue talking — Obi •Advises Presidency to do more to solve nagging problems
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians, especially the priests of God, to continue talking…
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Mimiko goes back to LP, gives reason for dumping the PDP
Muftau Adediran Former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Thursday formally retraced his steps back into the Labour Party (LP)…
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Lawmaker empowers 121 indigent persons in Enugu state
A lawmaker in Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Mathew Ugwueze (PDP-Igboeze South) on Thursday empowered 121 indigent people in…
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We’ll continue to build on mutually beneficial relationships, President Buhari assures outgoing Ambassadors
Nigeria will continue to deepen relationships with her allies, particularly those with whom she shares mutually beneficial interests, President Muhammadu…
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FIFA pick referees for Friday matches
By Olawale Alabi The referees’ appointment arm of world football governing body FIFA at the 2018 World Cup in…
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