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Fayemi congratulates Christians, urges peaceful co-existence
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love, charity…
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We can have peace in Nigeria if ,,, President Buhari in Christmas message; Congratulates troops on capture of Boko Haram enclave in Sambisa Forest
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that peace can be attained in the country if Nigerians “learn to tolerate and appreciate…
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Opinion: Lagos, Kebbi and the socio-economy of LAKE Rice By Tayo Ogunbiyi
A few months back, the Lagos and Kebbi State Governments began a partnership aimed at enhancing food security as well…
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Opinion: Time to scrap the EFCC By Jideofor Adibe
This piece was motivated by two inter-related developments: the first is the furore caused by several corruption allegations against some…
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Saraki’s wife mourns Italian Fashion Editor, Sozzani
President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki on Friday expressed sadness over the death of the Editor of…
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Army issues alert on escapee Boko Haram from Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has alerted that due to the ongoing final clearance and occupation of Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in…
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FRSC: Presidency approves appointment of Deputy Corps Marshal, promotion of six Assistant Corps Marshals, other senior officers
The Presidency has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Dauda Biu as Deputy Corps Marshal and promotion of 8…
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NIMASA promotes 76 Management Staff and others; Spokesperson, Hajia Tumaka becomes Director
The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 76 Management Staff…
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Dakuku Peterside laughs off Wike’s Panel of Inquiry
The Rivers governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Dr Dakuku Peterside has laughed…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Justice Emehelu as substantive Chief Judge of Enugu State
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has sworn in Justice Ngozi Priscilla Emehelu as the substantive Chief Judge of Enugu State. Pictures below…
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Terror attacks on Germany: We must remain resolute against terrorism – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday said the latest terror attacks on Germany are a wake-up call for the rest of the…
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Federal agencies can’t cow me, says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that no level of intimidation or blackmail from Federal Agencies will scare…
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Business and Economy
Gov. Ugwuanyi presents N105b Budget to Enugu Assembly … Pledges to complete ongoing projects and commence new ones
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Friday presented the 2017 budget estimates of N105,719,471,000 (one hundred and five billion, seven…
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Umahi signs Ebonyi’s 2017 budget bill
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has signed the 2017 appropriation bill of N127,233,074,799 and the state…
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Christmas: Umahi despatches buses to transport Ebonyians in Diaspora
Ebonyi State Government Thursday announced that it has taken over the transport cost of all Ebonyians living in other parts…
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Why President Buhari did not attend South East Economic and Security Summit – Presidency; Lagos, Kebbi receive Presidential commendation on Lake Rice
The Presidency has refuted reports that President Muhammadu Buhari snubbed the organizers of the South East Economic and Security Summit…
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DSS accuses Governor Wike of sponsoring protests; It’s baseless and false alarm- Rivers State Govt
The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State of plotting to disrupt the machinery…
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Panels release 465 inmates in Bauchi Prisons …Governor commends NPS on prisons decongestion
The Administration of Criminal Justice Committee and Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy have released a total of 465 inmates…
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Bauchi Police rescue 163 victims, arrest 636 suspects in 2016 – Commissioner of Police
Being a text of address by Bauchi Commissioner of Police Against the back drop of security situation in the Country…
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Gov. Udom proposes N365.251 bn for 2017 fiscal year
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel has presented a N365.251 billion budget proposal to the State House of…
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Training programme of successful candidates of 2016 recruitment exercise into Nigerian Police Force to begin
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, has approved, beginning from Saturday December 31, 2016, the training programmed…
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True happiness of Lagosians remains my priority – Ambode …As Clerics laud Gov’s giant strides
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the guiding principle of his administration since inception has always been…
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DSO to provide N100 billion boost for Nollywood distribution network – Minister
The Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Broadcasting is set to create a N100 billion Naira per annum FreeTV distribution network…
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President Buhari congratulates new Tor Tiv; Greets veteran journalist, Areoye Oyebola at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. James Ortese Ayatse, on his election as Tor Tiv, the paramount ruler of the…
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Neymar says Messi will sign new Barcelona contract soon
The Argentine’s current deal at Camp Nou expires in 2018, but his Brazilian team-mate expects him to commit his long-term…
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