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Lagos denies demolishing Otodo Gbame community…Cautions against spreading of unverified news on social media
The Lagos State Government on Thursday denied the unsubstantiated claims being circulated in some sections of the media and on…
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Ambode mourns passage of foremost industrialist, Rasheed Gbadamosi…Says State has lost a great son
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed great shock over the passage of foremost industrialist and economist, Chief…
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United States signs MOU to support basic education in Sokoto
The U.S. government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced its continuing support to the education sector in…
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SERAP asks Gov. Obaseki to withdraw N300m mansions bill for Oshiomhole, deputy
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the N300 million mansion retirement benefits for immediate past governor of Edo…
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Saraki to address Chevening Alumni on economy
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will on Friday in Lagos discuss the nation’s economy as he delivers the “Welcome…
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Africa
Nwabuoku dropped, Oshoala makes Africa Women’s Cup of Nations squad; Super Falcons will miss Evelyn Nwabuoku, says Arsenal Ladies’ Oshoala
The Super Falcons have named a strong squad for the continental women’s football championship which kicks off on November 20…
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Opinion: Averting ‘Ember’ months’ disaster By Tayo Ogunbiyi
A few days ago, sorrow, tears and blood reigned supreme at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as three lives were lost in…
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Gbadamosi: We have lost a multi-talented Economist, Says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Thursday described a former Minister of National Planning, late Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, as…
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President Buhari to John Kerry: Corruption fighting back vigorously, but we’ll win; Meets with AfDB President; Mourns Gbadamosi
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the anti-corruption war is tough and grueling, with corruption fighting vigorously back, but assured…
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$29.9bn Loan: Saraki advises politicians, Media against empty speculations ***Says we never discussed the issue during my visits to Presidency
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised politicians and the media to stop peddling empty speculations about his recent…
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Saraki’s wife lauds Gov. Ahmed on 35% appointments for women
The Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, on Wednesday commended the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed,…
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NIMASA Board approves development of new offices in Warri, PH, Onne
The Governing Board of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the development of new zonal offices…
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Business and Economy
Akwa Ibom State dismisses BudgIT analysis; Insists that workers are paid regularly and on time
The Akwa Ibom State government has dismissed as “nothing but voodoo analysis” the conclusions reached by a sampling civic organization,…
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Minister hails artifacts rescuers, assures them of continued cooperation
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the members of the Artifacts Rescuers Association of Nigeria…
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Most insurgents terrorizing North East now are not Nigerians – COAS
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that 60% of the…
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Lagos-Ibadan crash: Be extra careful – FRSC boss Oyeyemi
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has warned motorists to be extra cautious on…
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Edo Election: Tribunal grants APC’s prayers, restrains PDP from scanning ballots papers
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin, on Wednesday, granted an order to the All…
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Group alleges secret moves to hurriedly amend NLNG Act, warns lawmakers
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Committee for the Defence of National Interests (CODNI), has warned against alleged secret moves by the…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi, Nnia Nwodo, others at 1st Nsukka Trade Fair; Fair will boost Enugu’s economic growth, says Ugwuanyi … ‘How we’re able to pay salaries regularly amid recession’
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to support business ventures that would promote opportunities for…
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Kano to improve IGR in 2017; Salaries and allowances of political appointees cut by 50%
Kano state government would accord priority to Internally Generated Revenue in its 2017 budget, with a view to financing the…
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Dasuki’s lawyer tackles FG on offer to attend dad’s burial …. Matter adjourned till December 7
A senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Raji and counsel to the detained former National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Mohammed…
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Nigeria will miss Dasuki’s wisdom – Gov. Sani Bello
Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described the passing away of Alhaji…
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