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USAID, Nestlé and VEGA partner to assure supply of safe, high quality maize
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Nestlé Nigeria PLC, Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) and VEGA Member Cultivating…
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Health
Stroke, leading cause of death, disability, says Expert
By Talatu Maiwada The Chief Executive, Stroke Action Foundation, Mrs Rita Melifonwu, said on Saturday that stroke was the…
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Bayelsa monthly IGR hits N1.3 billion; Commissioner tasks media on accuracy
The Bayelsa State Government has restated its commitment to improve on its revenue drive, as it declared N1.3 billion…
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Health
End of Polio in Nigeria is near – Osamgbi; Thanks Rotary, Bill Gates, for donating $450 million to eradicate Polio
President Rotary Club of Ikoyi, Rotarian Isichei Osamgbi, has said that the end of polio in Nigeria is near and…
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Enugu LG poll under threat as APC sues ENSIEC, INEC
From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Barely one week to Enugu local government elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dragged…
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Declare position on suspended SGF, DG, ex-lawmaker urges FG
By Aminu Ahmed Garko Alhaji Ahmed Dogara, former member of Niger House of Assembly, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to…
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Crocodile Smile 2: Army arrest 399 suspects in Lagos, Ogun
By Henry Oladele The Nigerian Army on Saturday said no fewer than 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during…
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Education
Take adequate measures to protect school children – Minister, Lai Mohammed, charges governments
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the various tiers of government to take adequate…
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Arts & Entertainment
Jumia set to make 2017 Black Friday the biggest Nigeria has ever seen
This year’s event is billed as the Jumia Black Friday Festival and will run for 31 days from November…
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Business and Economy
Gwarzo and the Chicken Chasers By James Ume
Constructive criticisms are sometimes necessary for the smooth running of organisations. They help to keep the executives on their toes…
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2017 Bayelsa thanksgiving Day: Pastor Adeboye, Kirk Franklin, others storm Bayelsa …10, 000 capacity Ecumenical Center is biggest, first of its kind in Nigeria – Information Commissioner
All is now set for the commissioning and dedication of Bayelsa state’s ultra modern 10, 000 capacity Ecumenical Center…
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Lead Story
Shettima in Lagos: ‘No region should wish to have commission like NEDC’ …Says North East can’t forget Buhari, 8th National Assembly
Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima says the people of the North East geo-political zone will never forget President Muhammadu Buhari’s open…
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Google Maps, Street View will boost tourism in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need to leverage on technology, particularly digital mapping,…
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Lead Story
States should have more opportunities to develop themselves, says Osinbajo.
By Chioma Ugboma Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday declared his stand on the raging issue of restructuring of Nigeria, saying…
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Troops destroy Boko Haram grain market in Borno
By Rabiu Sani The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it’s troops destroyed a Boko Haram grain market at Boboshe…
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Education
Joy Eyisi emerges first female Deputy Vice-Chancellor of NOUN
Professor Joy Eyisi on Thursday assumed duty as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the National Open University of…
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Local
Four sectors get $285.7m Forex injection
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, October 27, 2017, injected a total of $285,759,449.10 into the Inter-Bank…
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FG to increase power generation to 20,000 MW – Minister
By Hussaina Yakubu The Federal Government said on Friday that its plan to generate 20, 000 megawatts of electricity over…
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Youths protest Senators’ donation of rice to Kogi civil servants
Stephen Adeleye Some members of Kogi Youth Movement for Credible Leadership (KYMCL) on Friday staged a protest against the…
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Respite imminent on Karmo Market Road as FCTA moves to break persistent gridlock
Residents and road users on the Gwagwa – Karmo are set to heave a sigh of relief as the…
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Business and Economy
Maritime Labour: MWUN rules out picketing; Commends NIMASA on sustained industry peace
The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju has commended the Management of the…
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Enugu workers hail Ugwuanyi for sustaining payment of salaries, others
Enugu State civil servants Friday celebrated their civil service week, paying glowing tribute to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his…
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Southern Governors’ wives laud Ayade’s developmental strides
Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has been described as a man in a hurry to bring about the…
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NCC moves to checkmate SIM Swap fraud
By Constance Athekame Ms Helen Obi, Head of Zonal Operations, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday said that the commission…
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