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Nigerian Prisons Service denies crisis in Kuje Prison
The Controller of Prisons, FCT Command, Daniel Odharo has confirmed that there was no crisis in Kuje Medium Security Prison.…
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Ize-Iyamu can’t be trusted with govt treasury— Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has urged the people of the State to vote for Mr.…
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Vigilance group under way in Ebonyi State- Gov. Umahi
Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to reestablish vigilante groups in communities in the state. Governor David Umahi announced this…
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ICAN President tasks Stockbrokers on transparency
Deacon Titus Soetan, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has urged the stockbroking community to ensure…
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Ambode nominates Subair as new LIRS Chairman …Approves appointment of Dabiri as LAMATA MD
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday nominated Mr. Ayodele Hamzat Subair for confirmation by the State House of…
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Zinox secures $25m funding to rollout Digital Hubs, to employ over 500 Nigerians
As part of efforts to generate creative employment and increase the share of contribution from the Information and Communications Technology…
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For support for IDPs: Borno govt. renames Baga Road after Dangote
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In appreciation of Dangote Foundation’s assistance to Boko Haram victims, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state…
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Sokoto to administer malaria drugs to 1.8m children
In a bid to mitigate the effect of malaria infection across Sokoto state, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has flagged off…
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Africa
Super Eagles open camp for Tanzania; Rohr, Mikel Obi, others arrive Uyo (See full list of players)
Nigeria’s senior men’s squad, Super Eagles, will open camp in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State on Monday for Saturday’s…
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Register before August 31 to benefit from Social Intervention Scheme: – Ngige tells unemployed Nigerians
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has urged all unemployed Nigerians to register at the online job…
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Ambode gives December deadline for delivery of Berger expansion projects …As Lagos completes fourth lay-by in Oworonsoki
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend carried out extensive inspection of on-going projects across the State, among…
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Ease of doing business: Nigeria will be among top 100 countries by 2019 – President Buhari; Assures: More resources will be voted for agriculture in 2017
Nigeria will be one of the most attractive and easiest places to do business in the world by 2019, President…
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PDP thugs abduct Obaseki supporters, campaign vehicles
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were on Saturday night abducted by alleged thugs of…
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Rainfall: Lagos allays fears of residents, appeals for calm
The Lagos State Government has allayed the fears of residents over the torrential rainfall witnessed in the State on Sunday,…
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Sardauna Foundation donates N20 million to Borno IDPs
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Late Sir Ahmadu .Bello Foundation (ABF), popularly known as the Sarduana Foundation has. donated the…
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Obiano calls for partnership as Anambra kicks-off Silver Jubilee Celebrations
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has called for increased partnership and brotherly cooperation as the crème de la…
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Lagos rocks Notting Hill Carnival …As Love Lagos Campaign peaks in London
The sound and sight of Lagos will on Monday dominate the popular Notting Hill Carnival in London as the #LoveLagosWeekend…
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Lagos reads riot act to owners of illegal structures in Ikoyi, VI, Lekki
The Lagos State Government on Sunday read the riot act to all the owners of illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers…
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IDPs’ protest in Borno: State Government orders LG Chairmen to relocate to camps in liberated communities
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI As a result of the recent protests by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State over…
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Enugu at 25: Gov. Ugwuanyi pledges to sustain founding fathers’ legacies; Nwobodo, Nnamani, Nwodo, Madueke, Oguguo, others present
: Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has assured the people that he will continue with the legacies of the…
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Saraki: Senate’ll investigate IDPs hunger/nutrition crisis
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday stated that the Senate will investigate the severe hunger and…
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