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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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Business and Economy
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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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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Arts & Entertainment
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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Our faith in democracy remains unshaken – President Buhari tells the world
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community of Nigeria’s firm and unshaken commitment to democracy in the country and…
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Sports
Mordon Malitoli backs Chipolopolo to beat Super Eagles in Uyo
Mordon Malitoli, a squad member of the 1994 class of Chipolopolo that lost the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to…
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Why we visited South-east, South-south —Governor Shattima
Northern governors have invited their counterparts from the South-east to visit their states to interact with Igbo communities as…
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Recession: We might run out of Nigeria after 2019 -Dr. Onwunbuya
The National Coordinator, Freedom and Justice Movement (FJM), Dr. Breakforth Onwubuya, has warned that, if proper measure was not taken…
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Proscription of IPOB by S/East Govs, categorization as terrorists by military unconstitutional – Saraki; Promises: N/Assembly will investigate crisis in South-East
1. Following the clash between the military and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), I hereby call for…
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Sports
Okpotu, Eneji fire Eagles into WAFU Cup of Nations Semifinal
Two second-half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Eneji ensured Nigeria secured a hard fought 2-0 victory over hosts Ghana…
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KWSG spends N7b on roads
Kwara State Government has spent over N7b on several road projects across the state under the State Infrastructure Development Fund,…
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Peace: Delegation of Northern Governors visits South East, South South
A delegation from the Northern Governors Forum is visiting the South East and South South geo-political zones of the country…
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Make your research relevant to national development, Udoma charges NISER
The Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research (NISER) has been charged to consistently generate credible knowledge through quality research,…
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We’ll continue to prioritise welfare of Judges – Ambode …Says Judiciary has contributed immensely to Lagos success story … Chief Judge, Atilade retires
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration will continue to give utmost priority to the welfare…
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Nyame’s ill-health stalls N1.64bn fraud trial
The ill-health of Jolly Nyame, a former Taraba State governor, stalled his trial before Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Federal…
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National unity: Northern Governors Forum visits Governor Wike
In a move to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence , a high-powered delegation of the Northern Governors Forum on…
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Business and Economy
Forex: CBN goes tough on Banks …floods market with $545m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, September 18, 2017, threatened to sanction any Deposit Money Bank (DMB) in…
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