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Presidency, Defence Ministry refute stories on replacement of Olonisakin, Ibas as Service Chiefs
The Presidency and the Minister of Defence have denied stories that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and…
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President Buhari presents 2017 budget to NASS Wednesday; MTEF, Magu’s screening also to keep Senators busy this week
Presentation of the 2017 Appropriation Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari to a Joint Session of the National Assembly on Wednesday,…
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Africa
Marriott International debuts First Hotel in West Africa with Sheraton Grand Conakry
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (www.StarwoodHotels.com/sheraton), part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) (www.Marriott.com), Monday announced the debut of Sheraton Grand in…
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Novartis launches SMS for Life 2.0 in Nigeria to help improve access to essential medicines
The program aims to increase the availability of essential medicines and improve care for patients across the region by using…
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Aka Ikenga presents new Charles Odunukwe-led EXCO; Holds end of year party
Igbo socio-cultural organization, Aka Ikenga, has held a historic end of the year party where a new Executive Committee, led…
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DHQ denies report on retirement of Service Chiefs
The Defence Headquarters has raised an alarm over a false story going round on the social media claiming that some…
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Business and Economy
Kano State govt. donates N500 Million to victims of Sabon Gari fire disaster; To build $1.85 billion light rail project
Kano state government has donated N500 million as assistance to victims of the fire outbreak that occurred early this year,…
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Niger State builds six new Fire Stations
In an attempt to mitigate the effect of fire outbreak in metropolitan towns in Niger State, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello…
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Abe returned as Senator elect of Rivers South East senatorial district
Magnus Ngei Abe has been returned as the Senator Elect of Rivers South East Senatorial District from the election held…
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Arts & Entertainment
Minister hails Channels TV at 21, says station’s best yet to come
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated Channels Television on its 21st Anniversary, saying the station…
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Monday December 12, 2016 is Eid-El Maulud Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 12 December 2016 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration. The Minister…
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Church building tragedy: Akwa Ibom government declares Sunday, Monday days of mourning (See Gov. Emmanuel’s broadcast after tragic incident)
The Government of Akwa Ibom State has declared Sunday, December 11 and Monday, December 12 2016 as days of mourning…
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Business and Economy
Work on Sokoto’s N250m fertiliser plant begins
Construction work on a new N250m organic fertiliser plant has started in Sokoto. When completed, the factory will produce 15,000…
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Collapsed church building: University of Uyo Teaching Hospital denies report that 200 persons died
The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, has refuted a report in a national newspaper that 200 persons died from…
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Ambode to host 10th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security Tuesday
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, host the 10th Edition of the Annual Town…
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Edo govt to investigate cause of fire incident at Hallmark
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo Government says that full investigation would be conducted to establish the cause of the fire that…
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3 killed, 18 injured, as twin blasts rock Maiduguri; Gov. Shettima summons markets, motor parks, shopping centers’ officials to emergency security meeting
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGVURI At least one person and two female suicide bombers were killed, while 18 others were injured…
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Akwa Ibom church tragedy: We’re with you in prayers, Ikpeazu tells Udom; Umana condoles bereaved families
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has sent the heartfelt condolences of his government and the people of Abia State…
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Lagos residents benefit from NNPC/SNEPCo health outreach
Thousands of residents in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, benefitted from a health outreach organised by the NNPC and Shell Nigeria…
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President Buhari calls Gov. Emmanuel; Expresses sadness over Uyo church building collapse; Saraki, Ambode, Umahi, Udoma, others send solidarity messages; All thank God for Governor’s narrow escape
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and his family on their lucky escape…
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Lagos is next destination for sports in Africa – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the numerous world class sporting events taking place in Lagos have…
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My agricultural policy, an inspiration from God – Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi, has said that his agricultural policy which resulted in massive rice production this…
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Ebonyi inaugurates national ID card committee
Ebonyi State Government has inaugurated a seven- man committee on sensitization and monitoring of the enrollment and registration of Ebonyians…
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