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Ayade addresses WHO in Geneva, seeks intervention in water, sanitation
Concerned about the prevalence of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Africa, Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has…
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‘Insurgency has worsened our bad situation in the North East’ – Gombe State’s Acting Governor
Gombe State Acting-Governor, Honourable Charles Iliya, has corroborated recent claims of the utter backwardness of the North-East when he lamented…
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Return to project sites within two weeks or face sanctions – NDDC warns contractors
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has given contractors working on its projects across the region a new two-week window…
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We are reforming NIMASA for fresh direction in maritime industry – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the rebranding of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as part of the…
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President Buhari advocates synergy, collaboration to grow African maritime potentials
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for improved synergy and collaboration among African countries to effectively attain a sustainable use of…
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Umahi orders arrest of contractor for poor road project
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has ordered the arrest of the contractor handling Okposi-Umuoghara- Ebiaji Road in Ezza North Local…
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West Africa loses 1.3 billion Dollars to illegal fishing annually- Dogara ….Maritime sector key to Nigeria’s economic revival says Dogara. ….Pledges commitment to passing suppression of Piracy and other unlawful Acts at Sea Bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives , Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed dismay that Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (…
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Borno NSCDC arrests wife of Boko Haram factional leader, others; Parades Imo State operator of illegal JAMB registration Centre
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI An acclaimed wife of Boko Haram factional leader, Mamman Nur, Fatima Mohammed has been arrested in…
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Reps investigate Arms Probe Panel, invites memo from top officials and 241 firms
The lower chamber of the National Assembly, House of Representatives, has mandated a Joint Committee on National Security and…
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Ohaneze, Arewa Youth pass vote of confidence in EFCC
The Ohaneze Youth Parliament and Arewa Youth Parliament on April 19, 2017 passed a vote of confidence in Ibrahim Magu,…
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Commander 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Hassan pledges to synegize with Police to fight crime in Akwa Ibom
The Commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Abdu Hassan, has paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of…
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Chanchangi was an extra-ordinary philanthropist – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Chanchangi family on the death of Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, business…
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Adopt synergy among security agencies in Lagos, DIG urges states …Warns criminals to stay away from State
Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, in charge of Southwest geo-political zone, Foluso Adebanjo on Wednesday commended the security arrangement…
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Sokoto’s new organic fertiliser plant begins production December
Sokoto’s 15,000 metric tonnes new organic fertiliser plant will begin production in December, officials overseeing the establishment of the factory…
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Enugu Govt Projects not executed with LG Funds, says Gov. Ugwuanyi …as Nsukka Town honours him for infrastructural devt
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has stated that local governments in the state have made no financial contributions whatsoever,…
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On-schedule completion of Abuja Airport Runway shows Nigeria’s can-do spirit – Minister
The timely completion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway that paved the way for the re-opening of the airport, after…
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CBN intervenes with $100m in FOREX Market …Banks only able to pick up $68.51 million …To sell $20,000 to BDCs on Thursday
Following its injection of $280 million into the Foreign Exchange Market on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Central Bank of…
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NLNG MD, Attah says Nigeria can become global gas powerhouse, if… ; Unveils company’s 2017 Facts and Figures publication
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Tony Attah, Wednesday in Lagos, publicly presented…
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Business and Economy
FG Savings Bond: Opening up the Capital Market for ordinary Nigerians By Abimbola Johnson
If you are an ordinary Nigerian looking for where to invest your little savings, just approach any stock broker in…
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Corruption: President Buhari suspends SGF and DG NIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against…
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President Buhari commends re-opening of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja; Mourns Senator Waziri; Congratulates Turkey on successful referendum
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday commended the efforts of the Ministries of Transport, Power, Works and Housing, the security agencies, Kaduna…
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Insecurity: NAF to induct 2 newly acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters …More expected from Russia
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will induct two newly acquired Mi-35M attack helicopters into its inventory to help improve…
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Police team kills one of the killers of Police, military personnel in Ikorodu, Lagos; Recover Turkish-made pistol
SUSPECT: Endurance Ominisan ‘M’ aka Mighty a native of Arogbo town in Ondo State (deceased) EXHIBITS: one (1) Turkish pistol…
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Health
World leaders recommit to ending neglected tropical diseases, citing remarkable progress since 2012
Governments and private donors pledge US$812 million around five-day summit in Geneva; World Health Organization releases data showing medicines to…
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Adeosun takes economic reform agenda to World Bank Spring Meetings
Calls for greater African and international collaboration on illicit financial flows to drive accelerated revenue growth and improved government…
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