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Police arraigns 70-yrs-old in court for alleged defiling of minor
A 70-year-old man, Ilesanmi Akamo, was on Wednesday brought before an Ebute Meta chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having sexual…
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Kidnappers kill 2 policemen, abduct American, Canadian in Kaduna
By Moses Kolo/Mohammad Tijjani A gang of suspected kidnappers have killed two policemen and abducted two foreign nationals on Kwoi-Jere…
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Health
Lassa fever: Enugu Govt urges residents to be on guard
By Emmanuel Acha The Enugu State Government has called on residents of the state to be on guard against Lassa…
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Don tasks Northern governors on grazing reserves
By Richards Nzemeke Dr Awotien George, a don at the Rivers State University (RSU), has urged Northern governors to establish…
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Transformation in Africa driven by ambitious businessmen, women – Osinbajo
By Donald Ugwu Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the transformation in Africa was driven by its ambitious businessmen…
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Arts & Entertainment
Subomi Balogun, Ike Nwachukwu, Samuel Adedoyin, John Momoh, James Ibori, others celebrate Razaq Okoya at 78
The 78th birthday anniversary party of Chairman, Eleganza Group of Companies, Chief Rasaq Okoya, was held in Lagos on January…
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Bello canvasses selfless service as FCTA fetes outgoing Customary Court Justice
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on public officials to always emulate models…
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Seek justice, reparation for victims of attacks by herdsmen, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that “any efforts by his government to…
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Africa
Gambia’s Adama Barrow thanks Nigeria, conferred with Honorary citizenship
Nigeria’s crucial role in resolving the impasse resulting from the 2016 last presidential election in the Gambia was on spotlight…
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Calls flood U.S. sexual assault hotlines
The phones at U.S. sexual assault hotlines have been ringing in record numbers as the #MeToo social movement spurs victims…
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German court rejects 96-year-old Nazi bookkeeper’s plea for mercy
A court in Germany on Wednesday rejected a plea for clemency from a 96-year-old German convicted over his role in…
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Don Waney: How DSS tracked kidnap kingpin; He’s a multi-millionaire – Source
By Desmond Ejibas A top official of the Department of State Security (DSS) on Wednesday revealed how Don Waney, Rivers…
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Arts & Entertainment
Inu Ogba 2018 premium Yoruba movie debutes; Featuring Lateef Adedimeji, Sunkanmi Omobolanle
Inu Ogba is the usual Nollywood romantic ‘happily ever after’ drama story with a different twist. Though everything still ends…
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Netanyahu: U.S. embassy will move to Jerusalem within a year
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the U.S. will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem…
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India to deregister more than 100,000 companies
India on Wednesday said it would soon deregister more than 100,000 private companies in the country for failing to comply…
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Local
2 men docked for allegedly cloning Ambode’s phone line to dupe LASG
By Chinyere Omeire Two men, who allegedly cloned the official line of Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode, to defraud the State…
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Health
Lassa Fever: Umahi cautions Ebonyi residents against “indiscriminate handshakes”
By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has advised residents of Ebonyi to minimize handshakes, following the outbreak of…
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Okpella explosion: Obaseki orders search for bombs
By Joy Odigie Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has directed security agencies in the state to search for explosives following…
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Education
Students appeal to NASU, other affiliate unions to end strike
By Mercy Osajiugo The Students’ Union of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger, has called on the Non-Academic Staff Union…
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Business and Economy
DMO hails release of N1.2trn capital funding
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the release of N1.2 trillion for capital projects by the Federal…
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Local
Leicester advance in FA Cup as Iheanacho scores first VAR goal in England
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored the first goal in English football to be awarded using the Video Assistant Referee…
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Faith
Presidency replies CAN, says Buhari poses no threat to democracy
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency has condemned a statement credited to General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),…
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Business and Economy
We’ve paid compensation to residents affected by Lagos, Ibadan rail line–FG
By Kazeem Akande/ Augusta Uchediunor Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi says the Federal Government has paid compensations to all residents…
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Africa
Indigenous shipowners may get NNPC, NIMASA nod to lift crude … As Dakuku champions new trade terms to boost indigenous shipping … Kachikwu, Baru weigh options
Shipowners and other stakeholders in the maritime sector are on the verge of getting the desired change in trade terms…
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Local
The Mercedes-Benz Citan debuts in Nigeria – Joins the Weststar product portolio
Following the ‘Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global’ business unit strategy which is in response to the needs of worldwide customers for…
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