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Education
Lagos commences disbursement of N635.5M bursary, scholarships DEC 27 …8,419 Students to benefit
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would commence the disbursement of bursaries and scholarships totaling N635.576million to a…
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Local
Police declare Badoo cult kingpin, Alaka, wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has declared a popular independent oil marketer and prime suspect of the Badoo cult killings…
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Local
Saraki urges Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland to work for the unity of Nigeria
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has enjoined the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams,…
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Lead Story
Dangote wins: FG orders BUA to vacate and stop mining on disputed Mines site
Federal Government has directed the Management of BUA Group to vacate and stop mining activities in the disputed location within…
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Arts & Entertainment
Don’t accept wrapped gifts from strangers during the Christmas, CP advises Nigerians
By Aminu Ahmed Garko The Commissioner of Police in Niger, Mr Dibal Yakadi, on Saturday advised Nigerians against accepting wrapped…
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Empowerment: Bayelsa PDP commends Dickson @ Xmas
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Cleopas Moses has felicitated with Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and…
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Local
Fayemi denies “fuel scarcity comment” ascribed to him
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has denied a statement being circulated on the social media…
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Business and Economy
Gov. Fayose signs N98.6bn budget into law
By Ariwodola Idowu Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Friday signed the N98.6 billion budget for 2018 into law,…
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Faith
At Christmas, Ugwuanyi preaches love and peaceful coexistence
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has enjoined Christians across the country to imbibe the virtue of peaceful coexistence, especially…
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Arsenal and Liverpool share spoils in 6-goal thriller
Arsenal produced a stunning fightback after a woeful first-half display to overturn a two-goal deficit against Liverpool. But they were…
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Business and Economy
Dankwambo presents N104.9 billion Appropriation bill for 2018
Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State has presented a budget estimate of N104, 922,427,305.00 tagged “budget of enhanced growth…
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Arts & Entertainment
New Emir Katagum visits Gov. Abubakar; Pledges allegiance, thanks Gov. for upholding tradition
Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar has reiterated his administration’s support for traditional institutions and respect for traditional rulers across the state.…
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Local
FG kick starts gold purchase scheme… …Kebbi , Osun States are pilot states- Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence a Gold Purchase Scheme early next year, aimed at increasing revenue accruable…
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Local
National convention: PDP advises aggrieved members to explore internal mechanism
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged aggrieved members of the party over outcome of the Dec.…
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Local
FIRS hands off tax collection in Abuja as FCT-IRS begins operations
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will henceforth cease to be the collecting agency for taxes and levies in the…
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Local
FEC approves bills on Bio-Safety, 2 others
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved three bills on revised National Bio-Safety Management Agency, Copy…
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Local
Malami denies knowledge of circumstances around Innoson’s arrest
Mr Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice and Attoney-General of the Federation, on Thursday denied knowledge of the circumstances that…
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Local
NAHCO truck rams into Air Peace aircraft, damaging its rear cargo at Lagos airport
By Adekunle Williams/Solomon Asowata A truck operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) on Thursday rammed into an aircraft…
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Local
DMO DG says FG will reduce borrowing cost
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Federal Government will implement prudent fiscal and debt management in the coming years to reduce the…
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Business and Economy
NNPC says it did not sell crude to phantom companies
By Yetunde Bada The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday said it had no dealings with companies without legal…
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Local
Foundation urges President Buhari to reshuffle cabinet for better performance
The Rule of Law Development Foundation (RODLDF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet…
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Local
FG to provide cheap funds to farmers—Emefiele
By Joy Akinsanya The Federal Government will provide cheap funds of not more than five per cent to farmers who…
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Local
Tambuwal N220b for 2018 fiscal year
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Thursday presented the 2018 budget to the Sokoto State House of Assembly with a total estimate…
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Local
NCP approve privatisation of the remaining 5 subsidiaries of Nigerian Mining Corporation
The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), at its 4th meeting for 2017, which held on Friday, 15th December 2017, approved…
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