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House Committee urges Maritime Academy Oron to settle contractors’ debts
By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on Friday urged Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron,…
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Metuh’s request to travel abroad for treatment suffers setback
The application by the embattled former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, to travel to UK…
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President Buhari approves establishment of National Food Security Council
Days after he announced the intention of the Federal Government to establish a National Food Security Council, President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Evans: I was chained for 88 days, escapee company MD tells court
By Moji Eniola Mr Donatius Dunu, the Managing Director of Maydon Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Lagos, on Friday told an Ikeja…
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Buhari, Abdulsalami, Saraki, others attend Dangote’s daughter’s wedding
President Muhammadu Buhari attended the wedding ceremony between Jamil Abubakar, son of former Inspector General of Police Alhaji Mohammed Dikko…
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Police arrest 100 over violence at Ojota, Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva The police in Lagos State have arrested no fewer than 100 persons allegedly involved in a violent…
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I never said Nigerians have lost trust in Buhari’s government — Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed a report by Sahara Reporters quoting him as saying that…
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Abia Govt. partners Olympic medalist, Chioma Ajunwa on grassroots sports development
Abia State Government has entered into a partnership with the 1996 Olympic Gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara toward the development of…
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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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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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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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