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Local
Nigeria’s National Assembly, anti-NGO bill and authoritarianism By Kolawole Olaniyan
Nigeria’s National Assembly has turned its sights on Non Governmental Organisations, NGOs, which are bracing for a crackdown in 2018.…
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Shakeup in FRSC: 109 personnel affected
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has redeployed 109 personnel as part of efforts to enhance its operational efficiency, according…
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Africa
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Faith
Ooni of Ife preaches national peace, unity in 2018
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has called for national peace, unity and tranquility,…
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Herdsmen attacks: Gov. Ortom calls for harmony among ethnic groups in Benue
By Nicholas Dechi Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has called for harmony among the diverse ethnic groups in the state…
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Health
Health challenges: 406 persons treated of eye ailments in Sokoto
Danjuma James, Sokoto No fewer than 406 persons suffering from various eye ailments have so far been treated in Sabon…
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Local
Delta LG polls: Thousands stranded at Onitsha Bridge Head
By Peter Okolie Many travellers and commuters were on Saturday stranded in Onitsha, Anambra, following the closure of the Asaba…
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Lead Story
killings: I-G deploys additional 5 units to Benue, Rivers
By Joseph Edeh The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed additional five units of Police Mobile Force (PMF),…
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Local
Boko Haram factional leader injured in troops bombardment
Ongoing artillery and aerial bombardments of Boko Haram enclaves in the Lake Chad region by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole…
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Arts & Entertainment
A handshake across the Niger By FEMI ADESINA
On December 5, 2017, three wise men came from the East. They had come to see me at the State…
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Local
CHAN Eagles to depart for Morocco Monday
By Ikenna Osuoha The home-based Super Eagles will depart Nigeria on Monday for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) holding…
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Local
Kano State Govt. to address leadership crisis in GSM market
By Bosede Olufunmi The Kano State Government on Friday set up a Caretaker Committee to manage the GSM Farm Centre…
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Africa
1 tourist killed, 12 injured in hot-air balloon crash in Egypt – Source
A source on Friday said a hot-air balloon made an emergency landing in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, leaving…
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Local
Stay away from Supporters Club; Ladipo advises detractors; 1, 000 Club members to cheer Super Eagles in Russia — Ikpea
By Olanrewaju Akojede Rafiu Ladipo, President-General, Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), on Thursday said that detractors should stay away from…
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Local
Petrol scarcity bites harder in Jigawa, residents want decisive measures
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir As petrol scarcity bites harder in Dutse, residents have urged the Federal Government to take decisive…
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Local
Resign now! Abba Moro tells Gov. Ortom; Blames his cluelessness for Benue killings
Immediate past Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has asked Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State to resign his position…
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Sen. Abe commends Ogoni people for supporting FG’s cleanup project
By Precious Akutamadu Sen. Magnus Abe on Thursday commended the Ogoni people in Rivers for embracing the cleanup of their…
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Africa
Liberia’s NEC presents certificate of return to Weah, others
Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has presented certificate of return to the President-elect, George Weah; Vice President-elect, Jewel Howard-Taylor, and…
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Local
Gov. Wike calls for scheme to cater for ex-servicemen
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called for the establishment of a permanent scheme to cater for ex-servicemen and…
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Implement teachers’ promotion arrears, Gov. Ahmed directs SUBEB; Orders Kwara Polytechnic to reduce tuition fees
The Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to release all outstanding…
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Local
Why we sacked late director from civil service–Kogi Govt
The Kogi Government on Thursday said the late Director in its civil service, Mr Alphonsus Ameh, was sacked due to…
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Local
CDS appreciates military’s performance in 2017
By Johnson Eyiangho The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, has congratulated members of the Armed Forces for performing…
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Business and Economy
Kachikwu debunks reports on plans to increase fuel price
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has denied news reports that the Federal Government was planning…
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Rivers State Executive Council approves 2018 Budget for presentation to State Assembly
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the 2018 Budget for presentation to the State House of Assembly. Addressing journalists…
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Business and Economy
NNPC records N85.5 billion loss on petrol importation, says Kachikwu
Naomi Sharang The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu on Thursday said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,…
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