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At UN meeting: Mohammed celebrates Nigerian women appointed into global positions; Fetes Minister, SSA to Mrs Buhari, Governors’ wives, others
By Prudence Arobani Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, has expressed excitement at the appointment of Nigerian women into…
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4 countries to exit list of least developed countries
By Prudence Arobani A UN expert committee has announced that four countries could soon “graduate” from the ranks of the…
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Bishop Oyedepo prays for peace in Plateau
Dr David Oyedepo, the President and Founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide on Thursday night, prayed for the restoration of peace…
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Health
State House Medical Centre offers free kidney screening to over 700 Nigerians
By Donald Ugwu The State House Medical Centre(SHMC), Abuja on Thursday provided free kidney tests for 710 Nigerians as part…
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President Buhari condoles Kaduna State, Nigerian Christians over death of Bishop Bagobiri
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences over the passing away of the Bishop of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Joseph…
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France issues arrest warrant for sister of Saudi crown prince
A French investigating judge has issued an arrest warrant for a sister of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a…
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Jumbo pay for political office holders not justifiable – Obi
Bolaji Buhari A former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday called for the downward review of the…
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Torres strikes twice as Atletico thrash Lokomotiv
Atletico Madrid forward scored twice as his side steamrolled Lokomotiv Moscow 5-1 in freezing conditions in Russia on Thursday to…
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Arts & Entertainment
MRA calls for speedy presidential assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Friday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill into law…
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Land Use Charge Law: Democracy Won in Lagos By Gbadebo David
It was a very good news yesterday to hear the Lagos State government considerably reduced the rates on the Land…
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Buhari directs MDAs to defend 2018 appropriation immediately
By Donald Ugwu President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday directed Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) yet to defend their 2018 budget…
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Gov. Seriake Dickson’s PDP Reconciliation Committee submits report; Proposes broad-based coalition to wrest power from APC
Ono K. Akpe The National Reconciliation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake…
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Gov. Wike assents to Rivers State Neighbourhood Watch Safety Corps Law ▪Also signs anti-kidnapping and anti-cultism laws with stiffer penalties
In a bid to improve the security of communities, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has given his assent…
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Land Use Charge : NBA rejects LASG’s 50 per cent reduction, says it is unacceptable
By Moji Eniola The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, has rejected the 50 per cent reduction of the…
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Ajaokuta: Why Reps want Buhari to stop concession
By Abiemwense Moru The House of Representatives on Thursday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to stop Mines and Steel Development Minister,…
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Alleged over-billing: JEDC to install meters on transformers
Jos Electricity Distribution PLC has concluded arrangements to install statistical meters on all their Distribution Transformers so as to end…
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Lagos reduces Land Use Charge rates, waives penalty for late payment …Grants 50% reduction on Commercial Charges, 25% for owner-occupier, manufacturing concerns … Gives tax credit for payment already made, introduces instalmental payment plan
Following extensive deliberations with stakeholders on the new rates payable by property owners under the Lagos State Land Use Charge…
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Ajaokuta Steel Complex concessioning: Ministers respond to House of Reps’ resolution
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development,…
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Senate writes CJN over Electoral Amendment’s Court Ruling, *Seeks respect for separation of powers
From Kayode Lawal, Abuja. The last may not have been heard of the power tussle between the Presidency and the…
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Apex Court adjourns Saraki’s, FG’s appeal on CCT trial indefinitely
The Supreme Court has adjourned indefinitely hearing in the appeal filed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the…
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Aero Flight makes emergency landing, abandons passengers at the Airport
A Boeing 737/500 flight from Sokoto to Abuja at about 1:45pm on Wednesday 14th March, 2018 has made an emergency…
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Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs seek English FA Cup salvation
With dreams of European glory shattered, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the English FA…
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Nigeria must do everything not to lose Category 1 – Group
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata A pressure group, the Aviation Round Table (ART), on Thursday said Nigeria must do…
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