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Faith
Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis fiercely defended resigns – Vatican
A Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis had fiercely defended has resigned after a five-year, sometimes violent, standoff with rebel priests…
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Faith
Day Catholic Bishops blessed Okonkwo
ACHILLEUS-CHUD UCHEGBU writes that February 18, 2018 was a different kind of Sunday for Dr. Obiora Okonkwo as Catholic Bishops…
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Education
Agency distributes 900 school desks to female colleges
The Sokoto State Agency for Female Education has distributed 900 school desks to various girls colleges in four local government…
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Local
Constitution Review: Saraki expresses excitement, praises State Houses of Assembly
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, took to his social media accounts to express his excitement…
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Local
Nigerian Army Investigates Murder of Vigilante Member in Edo
The Nigerian Army has denied that its troops killed a vigilante member in Edo State and freed a herdsman, insisting…
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Lead Story
Army Chief interacts with troops at frontline
In his bid to further boost troops’ morale and see things for himself, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian…
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Local
Police nab prime suspects in Zamfara massacre; Deploy 3 more Mobile Force Units
Three principal suspects Halilu Garba (Alias Mabushi) ‘M’ 45 yrs; Zubairu Marafa (Alias Wakili) ‘M’ 45yrs and Nafi’u Badamasi (Alias…
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Black Panther’ smashes box office records with $218m
Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is heading for a super-heroic $218 million debut over the four-day President’s Day weekend at 4,020 North…
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Local
DPR to prosecute 8 filling stations for allegedly violating seal order in Akwa Ibom
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket Field office in Akwa Ibom, says it will prosecute eight filling stations for…
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Local
Enyimba FC mourns Udoji
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Management of Enyimba International FC of Aba is in mourning over the tragic death of its…
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Local
FG queries Magu, Keyamo over corruption charges against CCT boss Umar
The Federal Government has issued a query to the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr.…
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Local
Boko Haram insurgency: UNDP trains 50 Borno Youths on entrepreneurship development
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In its determination to address the root cause of Boko Haram insurgency, the United Nations Development…
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Local
Voters’ Registration: Gov. Ugwuanyi Support Group embarks on sensitization campaign
Determined to ensure that all eligible voters in Enugu State, who have not registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Arts & Entertainment
Dangote, others for Editors’ Plaza Foundation laying ceremony
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is to play the role of Chief Guest of Honour…
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Police arrest suspected ATM fraudster in Enugu
By Maureen Ojinaka The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a notorious suspected Automated Teller Machine (ATM) fraudster operating…
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Local
Valentine’s Season: Pasuma thrills fans at Badagry Beach
By Oladele Eniola Fuji Musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, on Saturday thrilled his fans at the Suntan Beach in Badagry as…
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Local
APC reconciliation: Tinubu visits Sokoto, meets Governor Tambuwal, Senator Wamakko
National Leader and Head of the Presidential Reconciliation Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu visited…
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Local
Cows stray onto Akure airport runway, FAAN apologises
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata A herd of cattle strayed onto the runway of Akure Airport Saturday morning, preventing…
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Local
Lukaku double sends Man United into FA Cup quarter-finals
Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town…
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Arts & Entertainment
Prof. Ishola’s widow recounts husband’s last moments; President Buhari, Asiwaju Tinubu mourn
By Akeem Abas Adebola Ishola, wife of the late renowned playwright, Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola, has said her husband gave no…
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Oil blocs belong to N’ Delta ancestors, says Dickson
The governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson on Saturday demanded that more oil blocs should go to the oil-producing…
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Africa
Obi advises African leaders on way forward
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on African leaders to look inwards for the solutions…
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Africa
Ethiopia says state of emergency will last 6 months
Ethiopian Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa on Saturday said a state of emergency imposed by Ethiopia after the prime minister resigned…
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We’ll override Buhari if he does not sign Peace Corps Bill -N’Assembly
The Nigerian National Assembly, on Friday said it would not hesitate to invoke the relevant section of the Nigerian 1999…
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Bayelsa hosts the world as global leaders storm Yenagoa for 2018 Africa SME Roundtable Forum; Presidents Kagame, Jonathan, Adesina; Elumelu, Ovia are key lecturers/lead speakers; VIP list: Governor, Principe Island, Diplomats, Trade Ministers of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Gabon, Mauritius etc.
THE World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) has endorsed the City of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State to host the…
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