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Coup: My government remains in control — Turkey PM, Erdogan
Turkey’s government said it was restoring order Saturday after renegade army soldiers staged an attempted coup, wreaking havoc in several…
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Arik Air alerts passengers of severe JET A1 scarcity
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline has alerted air travelers of severe aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity. The…
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A’Ibom State Govt to partner University of Uyo in its development programmes
Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel has assured the Governing Council of University of Uyo of the state government’s…
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Tambuwal to Bill Gates: Now that you’re into agric, come partner with us
Sokoto state government has sought for a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the development of agriculture…
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Fashola highlights practical steps to achieve incremental power, calls for cooperation of state governments
…Says immediate short term goal is to achieve incremental power in order to increase power supply …Everything that everybody can…
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Education
AUN increases new scholarships to 67, holds selection exam nationwide on July 30
The American University of Nigeria has raised its new scholarships to 67 in the upcoming 2016/2017 academic session. Examinations to…
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Business and Economy
Fitch Affirms GTBank’s rating at B+ with Stable Outlook
Guaranty Trust Bank remains one of the top two rated Banks in Nigeria as shown by the recently released Rating…
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Arms scandal report not doctored – Federal Government; Insists anti-corruption war not discriminatory
The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on…
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France in shock as Bastille Day truck attack leaves 84 dead
At least 84 people have been killed in Nice after an armed man drove a truck at full speed for…
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Chelsea confirm signing of N’Golo Kanté from Leicester City; as Conte insists on John Terry as captain
Chelsea have completed the signing of N’Golo Kanté from Leicester City for a fee of around £30m, with the 25-year-old…
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NERC to reverse 45% tariff hike in electricity; as DISCos set to appeal court ruling
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Thursday, said it would uphold the court ruling mandating it to reverse the 45…
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RMAFC seeks VAT increase to 10%
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Thursday, called on the Federal Government to raise the rate of the…
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Buhari orders probe of Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others over arms scandal
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of two former Chiefs of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika and Lt.…
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Arts & Entertainment
11 Authors shortlisted for $100,000 NLNG sponsored literature prize.
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, led by Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo has announced an initial shortlist…
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Federal Government has a clear economic plan – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is very focused on the economy…
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IGP visits PSC Chairman; Calls for synergy
The Inspector General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday, July 14, 2016, paid courtesy visit on the Chairman, Police…
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Impeachment: APC reacted to mere rumours, Says Senate
The Senate on Thursday expressed surprise that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership made comments on mere speculation and fabrication…
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President approves further investigation over Nigerian Army procurement scandals; Generals Ihejirika, Minimah, others involved
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the Committee charged with investigating the Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to…
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Arsenal to officially unveil Kelechi Nwakali after AFCON Under-20 qualifiers
Arsenal FC will officially announce the signing of Kelechi Nwakali at the end of the player’s international commitments. Allwell Nwakali,…
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Jordon Ibe leaves Liverpool to Bournemouth for £15m
Nigerian-born forward, Jordon Ibe has left Liverpool to join Eddie Howe’s ambitious Bournemouth side, in a deal worth £15 million.…
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Reps move to probe FG’s bailout funds to states; as labour vows to tackle governors over unpaid salaries
House of Representatives, Thursday, resolved to probe issues surrounding bailout funds given to states by the Federal Government. It said…
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PDP fixes August 17 for its national convention; as Kashamu dumps Sheriff faction
Main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday, fixed August 17, 2016 as date for its national convention to elect new…
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Buhari directs service chiefs to intensify strategies, techniques in tackling insecurity
President Muhammad Buhari has directed service chiefs and entire leadership of the nation’s Armed Forces to intensify and perfect current…
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Electricity distributors appeal tariff hike annulment
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Thursday, said that it has appealed against the judgment of a Lagos Federal…
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