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Army Council promotes Warrant Officer to Captain for “daring bravery”
By Johnson Eyiangho The Army Council has announced the promotion of Master Warrant Officer Garba Abdullahi to the rank…
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Europa League: Giroud snatch late victory for Arsenal over Red Star Belgrade
By Victor Okoye Olivier Giroud on Thursday snatched a late victory for Arsenal as the Gunners defeated hosts Red Star…
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Fashola calls for support to end Apapa gridlock, port congestions
By Grace Alegba The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday in Lagos called for the…
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FBI lauds EFCC’s role in tracking fraudster over $3. 7m scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its dedication…
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FG charges Senator Misau with falsehood against Police boss
Senator Isah Hamman Misau was finally arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja,…
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NEMA staff commences indefinite nationwide strike
Following the uncooperative attitude and dictatorial tendencies of the new Director General of the National Emergence Management Agency (NEMA), Engr.…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi has united political leaders in Enugu, says Sen. Nwobodo
The former Governor of old Anambra State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Jim Nwobodo has applauded…
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Health
World leaders endorse plan to tackle cancer, diabetes
By Prudence Arobani Global leaders have pledged to take bold action to reduce suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include…
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Senate threatens to issue warrant of arrest on NAHCON Boss
By Naomi Sharang The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) on…
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NLNG tax holiday judgement: NIMASA files appeal …Wants court to stop NLNG from enforcing judgment.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court Lagos in the matter…
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Nigeria, Turkey agree to strengthen security cooperation to counter terrorism; President Buhari visits Parliament, salutes ‘constructive media coverage’ of failed coup in Turkey
President Muhammadu Buhari and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed, after talks, on Thursday in Ankara to strengthen cooperation…
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Business and Economy
DMO clarifies position on USD5.5 Billion external capital raising
The Debt Management Office, DMO, in a recent Press Release has clarified the plans of the Federal Government to source…
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President Buhari arrives Ankara Presidential Palace; Visits mausoleum of Turkey’s founding father
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Turkey’s founding…
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‘We will soon tell Nigerians names of all suspected looters’—FG
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abukabar Malami SAN has disclosed that “President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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Education
This generation of staff has been called to build – FUNAI VC
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba has said that the present…
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Africa
AfDB seeks global support for Africa’s young farmers; Highlights agribusiness as solution to Africa’s youth unemployment
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has called for global support for Africa’s young farmers and “agripreneurs”, highlighting…
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Governor Wike congratulates Rivers Angels for winning 2017 AITEO Cup
Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has congratulated Rivers Angels Football Club for defeating Ibom Angels 3 – 0…
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Establish Food Bank to counter hunger -Guber Aspirant
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Osun State ,Mr Olawale Rasheed has called on state governments to…
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Health
Federal University of Health Sciences, Benue state scales 2nd Reading —- Senate wants accelerated passage
A bill seeking the establishment of the University of Health Sciences in Otukpo (FUHSO)Benue state scaled second reading at the…
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Dogara: Poverty threatening Nigeria’s democracy; Explains why N/Assembly hasn’t transmitted Constitution Amendment Bills to State Legislatures …State legislatures promise speedy consideration
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that extreme poverty is threatening Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking when…
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Arts & Entertainment
Gowon @ 85: Speaker Dogara pays tribute to former head of State …Says Gowon is symbol of genuine statesmanship, patriotism
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has paid glowing tribute to former Head of State, General…
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EFCC not investigating Ogun Governor; Arrests Federal Pay Officer in Uyo for alleged tax fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports in the social media purporting that the Commission recently stormed…
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