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Umahi orders traditional rulers to compile data on herdsmen
By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed traditional rulers to collate data on herdsmen operating in the…
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President Buhari approves retirement of Justice Ademola, dismissal of Tokode
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the compulsory retirement of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, and the dismissal of…
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Winter Olympics: Akuoma Omega is Nigeria’s flagbearer as country’s flag debuts
By Ijeoma Okigbo Bobsled athlete Akuoma Omeoga is the bearer of Nigeria’s flag as the country makes its debut at…
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Health
Lassa Fever: Environmentalist warns residents against bush burning
By George Edomwonyi Mr Abdulsalam Braimah, the Head, Environment Department, Etsako West Local Government Area, on Friday advised residents of…
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President Buhari condoles Buratai over death of father
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja commiserated with the Buratai family over the death of Alhaji Yusuf Buratai, father of…
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Bribery charge: Court dismisses Rickey Tarfa’s no-case submission, N520m damages
By Chinyere Omeire Justice Adedayo Akintoye of an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday dismissed the no-case submission by…
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Gov. Wike alleges plot by APC Federal Government to use INEC to rig 2019 elections
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded plans to print…
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Ikpeazu exceptional leader, says Vanguard Newspapers…gets Governor of the Year award
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been nominated as Vanguard Newspapers’ Governor of the Year 2017. The…
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Africa
United World Wrestling honours Gov. Wike
The United World Wrestling (Africa) has presented an award of excellence to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his…
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Insecurity: Dickson backs FG, demands state police
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has joined the agitation for the establishment of state police in…
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Interpol commends EFCC’s anti-graft efforts, recommends it as model for Africa
Secretary General of Interpol, Jurgen Stock, has commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its efforts in fighting corruption…
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Health
First fully-formed human eggs produced in laboratory, scientists say
Scientists in Scotland have produced the first fully-developed human eggs grown in a laboratory, saying the breakthrough could lead to…
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Unconducive environment: Biggest challenge to theatre growth in Nigeria, says NANTAP
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, Feb. 9, 2018 (NAN) Israel Eboh, the President, National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP),…
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Saraki urges Assembly Clerks to be accountable, transparent
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, urged Clerks to the National Assembly and State Houses of…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari sends goodwill message to Team Nigeria at Winter Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his best wishes to Team Nigeria as they begin their epoch-making representation of the country…
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Local
Ambode targets IAAF Gold Label Award for Lagos City Marathon…Buratai, Dalung, Pinnick, A-list artistes, celebrities, others to participate
Ahead of Saturday’s Lagos City Marathon, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said the State Government has set…
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Enugu Govt commences rehabilitation of 103.48km-rural roads
The Enugu State Government has flagged off the construction and rehabilitation of rural roads in different parts of the state…
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Education
Former Head of State says Nigeria will benefit from Pamo University of Medical Sciences
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar has declared that the establishment of Pamo University of Medical Sciences will…
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Faith
Ladies of St Mulumba fetes over 2000 people; Share Bibles, other items in Lagos
Over 2,000 residents of the Lekki area of Lagos, Ikota and Ajah communities benefitted from the evangelization and generosity of…
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Kassim Afegbua writes on traumatic experience over IBB’s statement; Says: My life is in danger as we speak
ONE STATEMENT, MANY ORDEALS BY KASSIM AFEGBUA In the last six days, I have gone through traumatic experience when I…
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Business and Economy
Forex: CBN intervenes in Retail SMIS with $325.64m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again intervened in the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) to the tune…
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Gov. Abubakar inaugurates Committee to review dissolution of additional Districts, Villages
Following increasing calls for Bauchi state government to review the issue of additional District, Village and Hamlet Areas, Governor Mohammed…
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Buratai, Chief of Army Staff’s father’s remains laid to rest in Maiduguri
BY AHMED MIRINGA, MAIDUGURI The remains of the father of Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, Alhaji Yusuf…
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Child Destitution Commission Establishment Bill passes second reading……Seeks to curb Boko Haram insurgency, prohibit child destitution among others
Danjuma James, Sokoto A bill seeking the establishment of a National Commission on Child Destitution sponsored by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda…
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