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President Buhari congratulates new Emir of Katagum
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Emir of Katagum, Alhaji Baba Umar Farouq, who succeeded his…
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Only 8 political parties to participate in Plateau LG polls – IPAC; High fees blamed
By Polycarp Auta The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Saturday said eight out of the 34 political parties existing in…
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Africa
Buhari challenges ECOWAS leaders on prudent management of resources
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on ECOWAS member states to urgently review their spending patterns for…
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Education
Vice Chancellor receives Holy Bible as Christmas gift
By Mercy Osajiugo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, Prof. Abdullahi Bala, has received a gift…
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Africa
ECOWAS mission to Guinea Bissau costs $101.73m
By Temitope Ponle ECOWAS said that it spent more than 101.73 million dollars from May 2012 to Nov. 2017 on…
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Former SGF Gidado Idris buried in Abuja amid tears; President Buhari mourns
By Salisu Sani-Idris and Ismaila Chafe Former Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), Alhaji Gidado Idris, who died on…
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Arts & Entertainment
Developmental strides: Etsu Nupe lauds Governor Wike
The Etsu Nupe and Coordinating Chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr Yahaya Abubakar has lauded Rivers State Governor,…
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Obasanjo calls for unity among Yorubas
By Suleiman Shehu Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for unity among Yorubas, especially among the Owu people. Obasanjo, the…
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Africa
Buhari advocates regional mechanism for evacuation, resettlement of stranded citizens abroad
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has advocated regional mechanism for evacuation, resettlement and empowerment of stranded ECOWAS citizens abroad.…
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Nigeria is steadily regaining its past glory under Buhari’s leadership- Speaker Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has eulogized President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocks 75 years.…
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Magboro residents protest IBDEC’s crazy bills, erratic power supply
By Akojede Olanrewaju Magboro residents are in the news again. The community near the Ibafo-Mowe axis on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway…
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403 retired soldiers pass out at Oshodi training centre
Four hundred and three soldiers, who have completed a six-month training in new skills have formally bowed out of the…
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Health
1,000 Nigerians die annually of disease epidemics, says ex-LUTH CMD
By Lucy Osuizigbo/Oluwakemi Oladipo No fewer than 1,000 Nigerians die annually as a result of disease epidemics, a public health…
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Business and Economy
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N609.95bn November revenue
By Racheal Ishaya The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N609.95 billion to Federal, States and Local Governments as revenue…
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Speaker Dogara congratulates new Emir of Katagum; Calls on new monarch to build on legacies of his father
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated Alhaji Baba Umar Farouk on his ascension to…
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Dogara, Tambuwal, Dangote others to raise funds for orphanages, IDPs through charity football competition event
As part of activities slated to mark the 50th birthday of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu…
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Ethiopian Airlines operates first all women flight to Nigeria
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata Ethiopian Airlines, on Saturday, operated its first all women flight to Nigeria. The airline’s…
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Saraki mourns Gidado, Says we have lost an Elder Statesman
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of a former Secretary to the…
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Senate moves to tackle drug, substance abuse
Following the Senate’s resolution in October on the state of drug and substance abuse around the nation, the Upper Chamber…
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Censors Board raids Wuse market, seizes pirated films
By Joshua Olomu The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) on Friday raided the popular Wuse market in the…
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2019: INEC to introduce sign languages for PLWDs participation
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) says it will introduce sign languages and communication techniques to aid the full…
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Court compels tenant to pay N3.5m unpaid rent to landlord
By Edith Nwapi An FCT High Court Maitama on Friday compelled a tenant, one Abdurrahim Abdul to pay his landlord,…
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Business and Economy
Emirates returns to Abuja route after one year
By Sumaila Ogbaje Emirates Airlines, on Friday returned to Abuja route with 95 passengers and 17 crew members on board…
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Ekweremadu advocates 6-year single tenure for elective officers
By Hilary Akalugwu Chief Ike Ekweremadu, the Deputy President of the Senate, has advocated six-year single tenure for president, governors,…
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