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“I am not desperate for Nigerian Presidency”—Lamido
By Chukwuemeka Opara Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido on Monday, said that he was not desperate for…
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Manchester United sign Sanchez from Arsenal in swap deal for Mkhitaryan
Manchester United have signed Chile forward Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in a deal that involves midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to…
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U.S. Senate ends shutdown, Trump lashes at Democrats
By Prudence Arobani The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to end the three-day-old government shutdown with 81-18 votes to…
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Saraki restates commitment to attract more capital projects to Kwara
By Abiodun Esan The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has assured the people of Kwara of his commitment…
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NNPC to build more depots, expand market share
By Yetunde Bada The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday said it would build more depots across the country.…
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We’ll deliver on three-pronged campaign promises – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration remains resolute and focused on delivering on the three-pronged promises of…
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President Buhari should not lure us into the deadly trap of establishing cattle colonies for Fulani herdsmen in every state of the Federation By Professor Ben Nwabueze
A COLONY OF ANY TYPE AND IN ALL PERIODS OF HISTORY AND A SETTLEMENT ARE INSEPARABLE FROM EACH OTHER To…
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No more hiding place for criminal elements in Ikorodu – Ambode …Commissions new MOPOL Squadron base In Igbogbo-Baiyeku …We’ll use Unit to fight ritual killings, kidnappings, other crimes, Says IGP
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday commissioned a new Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron Base 63 in Igbogbo-Baiyeku…
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I’ll give my best to all Nigerians, President Buhari tells APC South East
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged to give his best to all Nigerians, guided by a clear conscience in…
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Stop being fooled, Borno APC chairman tells Kola, PDP spokesman
Borno State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, has called on Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s National…
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Excitement as Enugu Tricycle Operators endorse Ugwuanyi for 2nd term …Governor plans empowerment scheme for them
Tricycle operators in Enugu State under the auspices of Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union yesterday unanimously adopted Governor Ifeanyi…
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FIRS records N4tr tax revenue collection in 2017- Fowler
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Babatunde Fowler, on Monday said that the agency…
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Ekwueme’s residence in Enugu wears new look ahead of final burial
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu residence of the late former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, is already wearing a new look…
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Indian minister stirs major row by dismissing Darwin’s theory of evolution
An Indian minister has stirred a major row by dismissing naturalist Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution of humans, saying it…
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Death toll in overnight attack on Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel reaches 30- Official
An Afghanistan government official on Monday said death toll in Saturday’s attack on the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel has reached 30.…
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Pence, on Israel visit, meets Netanyahu
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks on Monday, the second day of a…
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Maritime sure source of growing economy – AAMA Chairman …As MOWCA seeks co-operation with AAMA
The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administration, (AAMA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the maritime sector is…
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Facebook to open digital training hubs in Europe
Facebook said on Monday it would open three new centres in Europe to train people in digital skills. The social…
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NBS says 77.5m Nigerians engage in economic activities in Q3
By Cecilia Ologunagba The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 77.55 million people are engaged in economic activities out of…
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Ebonyi Govt. reopens schools closed to check spread of Lassa fever
By Douglas Okoro Public and private schools in Ebonyi shut on Jan. 18 to check the spread of Lassa fever…
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NIPOST will be unbundled – BPE DG, Okoh
The planned restructuring and modernisation of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) will lead to its unbundling to have stand alone…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars beat Go Round FC 1-0
By Bridget Ikyado Lobi Stars Football Club on Sunday at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi defeated Go Round FC…
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FRC says new NCCG will boost trade, investment
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) says the final review of the National Code of Corporate…
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Over 25,000 pensioners not on FG payroll – NUP
By Bukola Adetoye More than 25,000 pensioners are still excluded from the Federal Government’s payroll of retirees, according to the…
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Bauchi State Government, South African aviation firm establish flying academy
South Africa-based SIATA Aviation is to partner with Bauchi State Government to establish a flying academy and research institute in…
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