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Enugu begins construction of five new fire stations
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has laid the foundation stone of a new Fire Service Station located at Orba…
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Ekiti Assembly passes 2018 Appropriation Bill of N98.6bn into law
By Bolanle Lawal The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed the 2018 appropriation bill of N98.6billion tagged: “budget of…
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2019: Ekweremadu charges PDP NWC on transparent primaries …Wants an open contest for presidential ticket
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has charged the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the…
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More than 25,000 Nigerians held in slave and sex camps Libya in 2017 – NAPTIP boss
By Cecilia Ijuo The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons(NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has…
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Business and Economy
Four Shell staff bag Society of Engineers fellowship
Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Bayo Ojulari, and three other senior engineers with Shell companies…
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Lake Rice: Lagos signs agreement with major rice distributors… As sales continue in designated centres
In its bid to ensure even and fair distribution of LAKE Rice product to the nooks and crannies of Lagos,…
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$1 billion for security:’No irony in Buhari’s request’ says Borno Governor … Cites examples with global index
Contrary to the arguments of critics, Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima says there is no irony in the decision of President…
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Zik’s wife seeks unity among Nigerians to honour memories of founding fathers
By Chukwuemeka Opara Prof. Uche Azikiwe, Wife of Nigeria’s First President Nnamdi Azikiwe, has urged Nigerians to remain united in…
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2019 general elections: INEC yet to fix dates for parties’ primaries
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has not fixed dates for political parties…
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Medical expert wants ban on cough syrups
By Ramatu Garba Dr Fatima Hassan, Pediatric Consultant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), has called on the Federal Government…
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NAFDAC urges Anambra to suspend production, sale of unregistered rice
By Peter Okolie The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on the Anambra Government…
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Osinbajo seeks remedy for poor media remuneration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday criticized the non-payment of salaries of media practitioners by their employers and called for…
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Dogara to donate proceeds of birthday charity match, book launch to IDPs
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed that all monies generated at the charity football match…
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Peter Okonkwo, Enugu’s new Commissioner pledges to improve on Ugwuanyi’s legacy
A renowned politician and newly appointed commissioner in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Okonkwo (Ohamadike) has promised to work assiduously towards…
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EFCC docks Jarret Tenebe for oil fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, December 18, 2017 arraigned one Jarret Tenebe and his company, Fenix…
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President Buhari extends tenure of CDS, Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenures of the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval…
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13 teams participating in Clinton Thompson Football Competition in Bayelsa
By Christian Ogbonna Paul Omukagu, Chairman of Organising Committee of the Clinton Thompson Football Competition in Bayelsa, on Monday in…
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Business and Economy
Retired Civil Servant Wins N1 Million in Skye Bank Reward Promo …as Oba Babatunde Akanbi Ogunrobi lauds initiative
An ex-staff of defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Bello Sarafa has emerged a new millionaire in the on-going…
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FG offers N10.69bn Green Bonds at 13.48% per annum – DMO
By Folasade Folarin The Federal Government on Monday offered for subscription by auction N10.69 billion worth of sovereign green bonds,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Dele Momodu, Davido settle two-year quarrel
By Joshua Olomu Rave -making Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido and Ovation Magazine Publisher, Dele Momodu, has finally reconcile…
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry in Nigeria, advise drivers to stay alive
By Olanrewaju Akojede Arsenal FC of England Legend, Thierry Henry, on Monday at the Guinness/Federal Roads Safetry Corps (FRSC) Ember…
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Long queues resurface in Lagos, petrol hawkers back; NNPC warns against hoarding
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos residents on Monday saw the return of long queues at petrol filling stations, the News Agency…
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FAO launches dry season emergency support in North-East
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has launched its dry season emergency livelihoods programme in…
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Anambra Chief Judge grants bail to 41, discharges 3 inmates
The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi in exercise of his judicial powers has granted bail to 41…
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Chief Judge of Cross River orders release of 124 awaiting trial inmates
The Chief Judge of Cross River State, Hon. Justice Michael Edem, in the exercise of his constitutional duties has visited…
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