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Business and Economy
We’ve empowered 4000 businesses to boost Lagos economy – Ambode …Welcomes partnership with MIT to drive entrepreneurship growth
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) set up by his…
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20 year old cultist arrested for illegal possession of Revolver pistol in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Police authorities in Bayelsa state have arrested a 20 notorious Cultists for illegal possession of a locally…
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Business and Economy
TD Africa hosts Google senior executives, flaunts Nigeria’s booming ICT potential
Technology Distributions Ltd., Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) distributors made a glowing case for more significant investments…
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FG prepares Information Officers to tackle fake news
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Ministry has strengthened the capacity of its Information Officers…
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Education
Obaseki seeks Palace’s support on basic education, environmental protection…Monarch urges commissioners to support Edo Governor
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sought the collaboration of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo,…
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Local
IGP orders immediate transfer of Police personnel along Abuja–Kaduna-Zaria highway; Promotes Inspector Musa post-humously
To ensure total success of operations Absolute Sanity currently ongoing on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway aimed at routing out gangs…
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Local
Police detonate 50-year old unexploded ordinance in Enugu
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Explosive Ordinance Unit of the Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday announced…
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Local
Bayelsa Govt declares N3.2b for June, 2017
CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA Bayelsa state government on Wednesday declared a total sum of N3.2 billion as money available to the…
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Local
2019 poll: INEC registers 68,825 new voters in Bayelsa State
CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Ahead of the 2019 general election in the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has registered…
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Enugu: Police charge man for killing daughter, son with charm
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Police in Enugu on Wednesday dragged a 60-year old man identified as Romanus Ugwuodo of Ogor…
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Ebonyi wants $150m foreign loan ($70m of it from Islamic Bank); Legislature not against borrowing, says Reps Committee Chairman;
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, Hon Adeyinka Ajayi, has corrected the…
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Arts & Entertainment
WOMADCO To Hold Its Festival in Enugu
Enugu State has been chosen by the World Music and Dance Creation Organization (WOMADCO) to host its festival holding…
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Local
Tension in Ekiti over state’s share of Paris Club refund
Ayo Bamidele Confusion and anxiety have gripped people of Ekiti state, especially public servants over the continued delay by the…
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Business and Economy
Budget Minister consults with National Assembly on 2017 – 2020 MTEF
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, on Tuesday evening continued consultations on the draft 2018…
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Local
EFCC locks out construction workers, seals multi-billion Naira mall in Enugu
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday for the second time sealed the multi-billion…
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Court sentences grand mother for throwing day-old boy into bush
Ayo Bamidele A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo state has sentenced a grand mother to a month’s imprisonment…
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Health
“Malnutrition undermining our development efforts” – Gombe Planning Commissioner; State commits N3.6 billion to address situation
Commissioner for Economic Planning in Gombe state, Alhaji Mohammed Danladi Pantami has described the emerging silent crisis of malnutrition in…
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Africa
Africa seas, oceans possess huge economic opportunities – NIMASA DG, Experts
At a well-attended event by stakeholders and experts in the maritime sector to commemorate this year’s “Africa Day of…
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Local
Ambode backs Appeal Court judgment authorizing states to control inland waterways …Says era of uncontrolled sand dredging over in Lagos ……Swears-in newly elected 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs Chairmen
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed excitement at the judgment of the Appeal Court in Lagos which…
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Senate approves establishment of Nigerian Peace Corps, shuns Police
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps, when it unanimously adopted…
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Local
Fayose committed treason for claiming Buhari was on life support – Faparusi
As picture confirming the visit of some governors and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun…
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Africa
Dogara: African Parliaments must stop dictators by building strong institutions; Says Executive hardly reciprocates Legislature’s gesture of cooperation
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged legislatures across the African continent to break their people…
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Health
Universal health coverage a right, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as the right of all Nigerians,…
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South West Governors set up Joint Task Force on security …Declare zero tolerance for crime in region…Establish Western Nigeria Export Development Initiative
South West Governors on Monday met in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State where they expressed their resolve to forge ahead…
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