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NPS promotes 174 Bauchi Prison officers
The Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) has promoted 174 Prison Officers of the Bauchi Command. The newly promoted officers have been…
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EFCC quizzes 10 suspected oil thieves; Arraigns two bankers for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of ten suspected oil thieves handed over to it on…
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Arts & Entertainment
Gov. Abubakar swears in 10 Special Advisers … Urges them to utilise their wealth of experience for benefit of Bauchi State
Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar has sworn 10 Special Advisers. The occasion took place at the Banquet Hall of the Government…
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Local
Confirm Magu as EFCC Chair – Odumakin urges Senate
Dr Joe Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin, Chairman (Steering Committee) Movement against Corruption and President, Women Arise for Change has urged Nigerians to…
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Education
Mixed reactions trail renaming of Varsity after Ekwueme; Petty traders make brisk businesses at burial of late statesman
The Federal Government has renamed Federal University, Ndufu Alike, in Ebonyi after the late former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme.…
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Africa
We have no regrets fighting apartheid in South Africa – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said Nigeria had no regret fighting the scourge of apartheid in South Africa until…
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Local
Amode visits Enugu, reiterates support for united, indivisible Nigeria; Attends funeral service of late Dr. Ekwueme in Oko, Anambra State
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday evening paid a courtesy visit on his counterpart in Enugu State, Rt.…
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Nursing mother docked over alleged generator theft
A 20-year-old nursing mother, Ewatomi Ademola, on Friday appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun over alleged theft of…
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Local
Wenger to take late call on Aubameyang for Everton clash
Arsenal will assess Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s fitness before deciding if the striker can make his debut for the club in Saturday’s…
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Lead Story
27 ships laden with petrol, food items to arrive in Lagos ports – NPA
By Aisha Cole The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 27 ships are expected to arrive in Apapa and Tin Can…
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Local
Gov. Ambode commends Ugwuanyi’s development strides
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has commended his Enugu State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his development…
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Local
Airtel holds annual HR Week for employees
Leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the commencement of its annual HR Week, an initiative at the instance of…
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Africa
Contemporary issues on Africa (Turn adversities, challenges to positive gains) By Peter Obi
Our Continent is rising despite its numerous challenges. Africa is home to many great and deeply admired people; I am…
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Arts & Entertainment
Minister seeks partnership with China to develop Nigeria’s animation industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for a meaningful partnership with China to develop Nigeria’s…
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Local
Port-Harcourt Prison has 5000 inmates instead of 800 – VP Osinbajo … Nigerian Prisons turning inmates to animals due to gory conditions
The Vice- President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Port-Harcourt Prison, originally designed by the British colonial masters to…
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Education
Upgrade Oko Polytechnic to a University in honour of Ekwueme, Peter Obi tells Fed Govt.
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to upgrade Oko Polytechnic to…
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Lead Story
Buhari’s $1bn request to fight Boko Haram divides Reps
By Abiemwense Moru Plenary of House of Representatives on Thursday was rowdy as members disagreed over the propriety of the…
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Local
President Buhari nominates Edward Adamu as CBN Deputy Governor
In accordance with the provisions of Section 8(1) (2) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) (Establishment) Act 2007, President…
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Faith
RCCG holds February 2018 Holy Ghost Service; Theme: Stronger Than Your Enemies 2
The February 2018 Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds Friday, February 2, 2018. The…
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Local
Lagos City Marathon 2018: LASTMA announces traffic diversion
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018,…
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Local
States to be integral part of the ERGP Lab process
Representatives of state governments on Wednesday met in Abuja at a workshop organized by the Ministry of Budget and National…
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Local
Saraki delivers lecture in Washington on Saturday
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will on Saturday, February 3, participate and deliver a lecture at the…
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Business and Economy
Air Peace takes delivery of new Embraer 145 jet
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has taken delivery of one of the six 50-seater new…
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Local
Reps Committee expresses dissatisfaction with NBC 2017 budget performance
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with…
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Local
NASS Legislative Forum gets new chairman
By Naomi Sharang The National Assembly Legislative Forum on Thursday elected Mr Samuel Melaye as its new Chairman. The News…
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