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Lead Story
Economic recession will ebb in 2017 – President Buhari; On IDPs, insists: ‘We are guided by international best practice, standards
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that the current economic recession will ebb in 2017. Speaking Monday, in Abuja while…
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News
FRSC relaxes ban on night travels by tankers
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has assured the petroleum tanker drivers that…
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Local
Adeosun: We are using technology to tackle smuggling, raise revenues As Customs flags off workshop on the integration of the National Vehicle Identification System
The Federal Government has initiated plans to use technology as an enabler to fight smuggling and increase revenue collections. The…
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Business and Economy
FG secures $150m World Bank support for Mining Development – Fayemi …As ministry commissions 38 surveillance vehicles for Mines Officers
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, has secured $150million (N45.7 billion) support from the World…
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Health
Sokoto establishes agency for malaria control
In an effort to bolster the fight against malaria, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the establishment of a…
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Local
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President Buhari felicitates with Senate President, Saraki at 54
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary…
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Lead Story
Despite recession, Lagos generated more revenue in 2016 – Ambode …As Tinubu, Aregbesola, Donald Duke, Nduka Obaigbena, others grace special evening of music, camaraderie
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday hailed tax payers in the State for performing their civic obligations faithfully,…
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Business and Economy
Re: Proposed $30bn Loan: Avoiding the Eurobond Curse
By Olutayo Isaac As an intellectual, I am inclined to appreciate the apparent hard work and research that must have…
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Local
Rivers re-run: Rivers people will not participate in Police probe, says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the government and people of the state will not be party…
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Local
IGP sets up panel to investigate 70 incidents credited to INEC Chairman on Rivers re-run election
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, in response to the statement credited to the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
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Local
PDP won’t die – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has assured that the challenges confronting the Peoples Democratic Party at the national level will…
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News
CSNAC asks EFCC to investigate alleged by-passing of N717bn procurement law by NPA
The Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), which is a coalition of over 150 anti-corruption organisations, has urged the Economic…
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Local
Synagogue: Court fixes January 19 for trial of contractors, engineers …As LASG pledges to investigate alleged fresh stampede
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has fixed January 19, 2017 for continuation of trial of the contractors and engineers…
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Faith
Umahi to clerics: Don’t be idle, have a handiwork
Ebonyi State Governor has called on ministers of God to have other means of livelihood by engaging in productive activities.…
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Local
Crisis hits Edo SWAN over illegal Award nite
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Crisis seems to be brewing in the Edo State chapter of Sport Writers Association of Nigeria,SWAN over…
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Local
NIMASA to enforce full implementation of Stevedoring Regulations – Dr. Peterside
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has disclosed that the Agency…
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Education
Update: Kwara to renovate 420 schools
The Kwara State Government is to begin renovation of 420 classrooms across the sixteen local government areas of the state.…
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Local
Oniba’s kidnap: How palace guard, Okada rider died of bullet wounds, by Pathologist
A consultant Pathologist, Dr. Sunday Soyemi, on Friday revealed how two persons died of bullet wounds fired by militants who…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Lead Story
President Buhari will wage relentless war against corruption – Presidency assures; Directs security agencies to investigate govt. officials accused of wrong-doing
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney General of the Federation to investigate the involvement of any government officials accused…
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Arts & Entertainment
Personalities gather for service in honour of late Mrs. Paula Oyatogun Bell (Baebae)
A funeral service was held for late Mrs. Paula Oyatogun Bell (Baebae) on Friday, December 16, 2016. Late Mrs. Bell,…
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Local
NIMASA to partner NIMET on meteorological data
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to constitute its partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)…
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Africa
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Ayade lauds Etsu Nupe, invites Kingdom for Calabar Carnival
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has lauded the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Brig. Gen) Yahaya Abubakar rtd CFR, and…
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