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Africa
Weah pledges grassroots social transformation
By Harrison Arubu Liberia’s President-elect, George Weah, has declared that social transformation especially at the grassroots would be the “singular…
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17 Highlights from 2017 By Femi Adesina
To recap, 2017 was the year in which: 1. Nigeria exited its worst recession in decades. After five quarters of…
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Accident claims four lives along Benin-Asaba road
By Deborah Coker Four persons have been confirmed dead in an auto crash along the Benin-Asaba road involving a Toyota…
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Health
A/Ibom Govt to establish emergency trauma centre for accident victims
By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom government has said it would establish an emergency medical services centre to address incidences of…
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Lead Story
Board appointments: Presidency defends list
By Ismaila Chafe The Presidency says there is nothing “scandalous or extraordinary” in the inclusion of the names of some…
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Business and Economy
Obi seeks Government support for Innoson, other indigenous manufacturers; Calls for intervention to resolve transaction crisis between company, GTB
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to all tiers of Government to make the Innoson brand…
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Local
London Stock Exchange company floats hit 3-year high at 15 billion pounds
The London Stock Exchange (LSE.L) raised 15 billion pounds (20.28 billion dollars) from 106 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2017,…
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U.S. congratulates Liberia, Weah; As ex-soccer star is officially pronounced President-elect
By Prudence Arobani, Harrison Arubu The U.S. has congratulated the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion of the presidential…
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Imo residents demand improved governance in 2018
By Ugonne Uzoma Ahead of the New Year, Imo residents have appealed to all tiers of government to provide good…
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Local
Head of Service approves deployment of 9 perm sects
By Kate Obande-Okewu The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, has approved the deployment of…
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Local
Boko Haram: Saraki lauds US over sale of fighter jets to Nigeria
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended the United States government for its support for Nigeria’s bid…
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Local
Shettima to Borno officials: Quietly compare personal gains with your performance
In concluding his 2018 budget presentation in Maiduguri on Thursday, Governor Kashim Shettima spoke in an emotional tone, asking all…
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Local
Ebonyi CJ grants bail to 22 inmates, discharges 16 from prisons
The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State, Honourable Justice Alloy Nwankwo, in line with the efforts of the Federal Government towards…
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Business and Economy
Nigerians won’t go into New Year with petrol scarcity – NNPC vows
By Ismaila Chafe The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has vowed that Nigerians…
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Health
Rotary Club of Ikeja visits LASUTH on Christmas Day · Presents gifts to patients · Donates Medical Equipment· Rewards Outstanding, diligent staff
The Rotary Club of Ikeja on Christmas Day visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, both to spend the…
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Local
Nigerian Army announces major postings; Major Generals RO Yusuf, AA Salihu, LO Adeosun, CM Abraham, OF Azinta, others affected; Defence Spokesperson moves to Army War College
The Nigerian Army has announced major postings that will take effect from January 2, 2018 and that will affect 399…
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Lead Story
Buhari appoints Maida to head NAN Board; Izunaso, Alaibe, Muoghalu, Banire, Adebayo, others are Chairmen
By Kate Obande President Muhammadu Buhari in one fell swoop on Friday night appointed 209 board chairmen and 1,258 members…
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Local
Obey Court order, release our son on bail…..Dasuki family pleads with President Buhari
Danjuma James, Sokoto The family of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, late Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki has pleaded with President Muhammadu…
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Business and Economy
Nestle crosses N1, 500 to close 2017 at N1, 555.99
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Transactions for the last trading day for 2017 on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded an upward…
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Africa
Buhari congratulates President-Elect George Weah of Liberia; Opponent, Liberia’s Vice President, congratulates Weah
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr George Weah on his election as the next President of the…
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Business and Economy
Archbishop calls for end to petrol importation
The Federal Government has been urged to initiate genuine measures to resuscitate the nation’s refineries to produce optimally to meet…
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Lead Story
PDP can’t return to power in Ekiti, Nigeria- Fayemi
By Ariwodola Udowu Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, on Thursday described the attempt being made…
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Local
JTF launch operation Jagunlabi to check pipeline vandalism in Lagos creeks
By Henry Oladele The Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising the Nigeria Navy, Air Force and Army, on Thursday, launched ‘Operation…
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Local
Tambuwal, entourage sail across River Benue to Ibi, Taraba State
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday led a delegation to Ibi LGA of Taraba State to pay a condolence visit to…
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Africa
Weah set to be Liberia’s next President
Provisional results from Tuesday’s presidential runoff polls in Liberia have placed former international football superstar, George Weah, far ahead with…
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