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Africa
Fighter jets, ground troops repel attack at Kangarwa, Borno State
Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion stationed in Kangarwa northern Borno State, have successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram…
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Business and Economy
Kia Motors posts 11.4% rise in June global sales and achieves best-ever first half sales
• Global sales reach 268,886 units in June for 11.4% year-on-year growth • Kia achieves best-ever first half global sales…
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Local
Nigeria is in full support of regional framework to fight piracy– NIMASA DG
Nigeria has expressed its support for any regional initiative geared towards eliminating the scourge of piracy and maritime crimes especially…
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Local
Fashola announces positive developments towards achieving incremental power as operators hold 7th monthly meeting in Benin •Meeting reiterates need to intensify efforts to complete DisCo financed metering
The Seventh monthly meeting of the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, and Power Sector Operators…
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Local
Gov. Ahmed calls for restructuring of Local Governments
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has again reaffirmed his call for a restructured, self accounting and viable local government…
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July 30 legislative re-run: Senator Abe’s campaign organisation uncovers PDP’s plot to buy each PVC for N10,000
The Media Campaign Organization of Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the about-to-be concluded legislative re-run…
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Local
Insurance: Fashola vows to lead compliance campaign for 2010 Federal Workmen’s Compensation Act…Pledges to ensure compliance to the Law and protection for Nigerian workers
…Urges insurers to be more innovative and embrace broader, more competitive policies …There is need to be more innovative, entrepreneurial…
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Local
VP Osinbajo seeks better understanding of restructuring; backs state police
Vice Presidential Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, has said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo advocated a deeper understanding of the current…
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Local
Tension in police over postings, reversal of Squadron Commanders
There is palpable tension in Nigeria Police Force, following what officers have described as outright witch-hunting of officers and open…
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Local
Edo 2016: INEC rejects Sheriff faction’s candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the name of the candidates submitted for the governorship election of Edo State…
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Local
Buhari appoints Hadiza Usman as NPA boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign group, Ms. Hadiza…
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Local
Sokoto gets new Head of Service, three additional Perm Secs
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Dr. Buhari bello Kware PhD as the new Head of Civil…
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Africa
GTBank gets double honours at Euromoney Awards…… Wins Best Bank in Nigeria & Best Digital Bank in Africa
Foremost African financial institution; Guaranty Trust Bank plc reaffirmed its position as a leading global brand with its recent recognition…
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Local
Nigeria Police dismantles kidnapping network in Kaduna and environs · Arrest kidnappers of Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria and others
In a coordinated operation based on intelligence and technical support, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police has…
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Local
NLNG reveals secret of successful CSR
Nigeria LNG Limited has disclosed that integrity, partnership and ownership of projects by communities are the key ingredients to a…
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Nigeria must sustain polio-free status – President Buhari; Commends U.S’ historic role in deepening democracy in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja expressed appreciation for the important role the United States Government played in the success…
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Your frequent visits to INEC office, suspicious, PDP tells Magnus Abe
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned what it terms “the jumping in and out…
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Local
AfricaWorking to impact 250,000 youth on employability, entrepreneurship skills
AfricaWorking, a new private sector initiative committed to impacting Africa on employability and entrepreneurship skills, says its agenda was to…
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Local
Lagos earmarks N200 billion to revamp health, education sectors…Spends N115bn on capital projects in six months …As Governor holds 4th Town Hall meeting in Badagry
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said his administration has concluded plans to massively revamp the health sector,…
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Local
Nigerians are yearning for return of PDP, says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Nigerians are yearning for the return of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
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Local
Magu woos NBA, vows to go after money launderers
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has called on legal practitioners to join hands with…
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Local
Delta State gets acting governor
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has proceeded on vacation. The Governor Tuesday informed the Speaker of the Delta State…
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Local
Umahi disowns accounts on Facebook, advises public to beware of fraudsters
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has disowned cloned social media accounts bearing his name and pictures which…
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Local
Group lauds Senate’s intervention in redressing lead poisoning in Niger State
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Connected Development (CODE), has lauded the Senate’s intervention that resulted in the commencement of the lead…
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Local
Buhari appoints Hadiza Bala Usman Managing Director of NPA
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), with effect from…
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