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Lagos announces restriction on Ikorodu Road to fix Fadeyi pedestrian bridge
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that there would be partial restriction of movement on Ikorodu Road to enable…
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Lawmakers’ salaries: Meeting with Saraki raises more questions than answers—SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has confirmed that its representatives Thursday met with the Senate President Bukola Saraki…
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Nwabueze convinced Kanu to accept restructuring
The August 30, 2017 meeting between leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and…
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Why Nigeria is in crisis by Governor Wike at NGE Conference
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the country is in crisis because poor governance, nepotism, marginalization and…
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No threat will make me support Umahi in 2019 – Ex-Governor Elechi; Says: I’m not afraid of probe, have been under it since I left office
By Charles Otu The lingering face-off between the former Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi and his successor, Engr.…
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Ohaneze take message of peace, unity to Sokoto
President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural association, Ohaneze Ndi’gbo, John Nnia Nwodo, has urged all Nigerians to promote virtues of…
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Health
Breast cancer not death sentence, Ambode tells women …Says early medical attention key to overcoming disease …As Akeredolu’s wife takes awareness campaign to Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday counseled victims of breast cancer not to see the disease as…
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There’ll be no sacred cow – Magu
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has once again stressed that no one will be “untouchable”…
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Gov. Wike calls for investments in science research institutions
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that investments in science research institutions will help in reviving the country’s…
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Kwara chiefs to lose salaries
Traditional rulers of Illofa and Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero local government area of Kwara State, Oba Samuel Niyi Dada and Oba…
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NNPC begins prospecting of hydrocarbon in Sokoto Basin
The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) said it has started the process that will lead to the exploration of oil…
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Sports
Benin Republic v Nigeria: Eagles tackle familiar foes in WAFU Cup semifinal
Today’s encounter at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium by 4 pm will make it the third time in the space…
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Dangote at UN General Assembly in New York: ‘Africa will become food basket of the world’; ‘Five of 12m jobs needed in Africa soon must be created in Nigeria’; ‘We should pray that oil prices remain low’
Nigerian business leader Aliko Dangote told investors “Agriculture, agriculture, agriculture. Africa will become the food basket of the…
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Nigeria exited recession in Q2 of 2017
Contrary to reports in some sections of the media on Tuesday that Nigeria’s economy will finally be out of…
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$1.6bn oil scam: Court dismisses Diezani’s application seeking to be joined in Omokore suit
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja, on September 20, dismissed an application brought by a former Minister…
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EFCC commends CJN over anti- corruption courts; Arrests man for alleged visa scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has described as a welcome development, the directive of the Chief Justice of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Editors declare Rivers safe for Conferences
The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Mrs Funke Egbemode has stated that Rivers State remains one of…
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President Buhari attends Lunch by US President; Thanks Jordan for donating military hardware; Confers with Ghana President, Akufo-Addo in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the sidelines of 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly…
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Nigerian comedians and jokes that stigmatize By IFECHI OKOH
It is largely believed that jokes by standup comedians at public functions are meant to ease tension. Interestingly,…
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GTBank – Ogun State Principals Cup (Season 5) holds on Thursday 21st September 2017
The 2017 edition of the GTBank-Ogun State Principals Cup will reach its climax on Thursday 21st September, 2017 in the…
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Police arrest armed robbery suspect with revolver pistol in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect allegedly with a locally made revolver…
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Striking school teachers still adamant on resumption in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA Striking public primary School teachers in Bayelsa State have remained adamant over their indefinite action which they…
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Ekiti 2018: Fayose shows his hand By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Ekiti State is upbeat politically – and expectedly so! Everyone knew it was a time…
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Business and Economy
Dangote begs public to help monitor truck drivers …sets up hotline for reports
The Management of Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote Group) has issued a passionate appeal to members of the public…
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