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50th Anniversary of Africa’s bloodiest coup d’état By Chuks Iloegbunam
The first shots shattered the peace of the night at the Abeokuta Garrison of the Nigerian Army a few minutes…
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Business and Economy
NLNG, Warsash partner on maritime training and safety
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has commissioned a manned model of its new Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) vessels at Southampton…
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President Buhari commissions/flags off commercial operation of Abuja-Kaduna rail project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 commissioned/flagged-off commercial Operation of the Abuja-Kaduna segment of the Nigerian Railway Modernization…
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Business and Economy
Saraki urges NLNG to reduce gas flaring in Nigeria
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised the management and board of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), to…
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The ding-dong in Ekiti – 2 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “We have relied essentially on natural gas for the generation of electricity. This has created a…
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Africa
Anti corruption: President Buhari welcomes FIFA reforms
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration will pay keen interest to accountability and transparency to fast-track football…
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Some people say they don’t want to hear about the past; But you need the past to unlock the future – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Femi Adesina, was on Radio Continental on Friday,…
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Adeosun calls for economic patriotism from Nigerians in the Diaspora *Describes remittances as key contributor to Nation building
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to see the current economic realities in the country as…
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NNPC intensifies oil search in Chad Basin ….As President Buhari directs further exploration in North East …11 companies bid for installation of masts in NNPC offices
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC is stepping up measures to ensure a successful operation in the ongoing search for…
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Health
Canadian High Commission partners with Stephanie Linus to empower the African Child
Award winning actor and film maker, Stephanie Linus, was a keynote speaker at the ‘African Child Campaign’ organized by the…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi flags off Urban Radio in Enugu; Says media, driving force for advancement of democracy
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State said Monday that media organizations in any clime are instruments for the advancement of…
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Africa
UBA’s GMD calls for closer collaboration among African Central Banks
Outgoing Group Managing Director of pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc Mr Philips Oduoza has called for…
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Africa
Saraki to NFF’s warring factions: It is time to move on
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday appealed to warring factions in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sheathe…
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Buhari administration should fund, equip Police properly – Frank Odita
Nduka Uzuakpundu It is an aberration to call the army – alongside other arms of the Nigerian military, to fight…
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GTBank Commonwealth Team Wins Royal Salute Coronation Cup
On Saturday July 23, 2016, the GTBank Common Wealth Team, made up of players from Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa…
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Usman: The NPA change challenge By Aniebo Nwamu
Judging by his appointments alone, President Buhari has hardly exuded the “change” slogan of his party, for most government agencies…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ex-Imo guber candidate, Prof. Amobi Mike Uwaleke, presented as Eze-elect
The Transition Committee Chairman of Owerri North council area of Imo State, Hon. (Mrs.) Ndidi Iheme has formally acknowledged the…
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SERAP to Dogara: Refer N40bn budget padding allegation to EFCC, ICPC for investigation
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to “urgently refer…
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Sokoto seeks to benefit from Kuwait’s $1b devt fund
As part of efforts to boost educational, cultural and business ties with the State of Kuwait, Sokoto government said it…
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Edo 2016: Oshiomhole lied about UBEC funds says Ize-Iyamu
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi’s emergence, a fulfilled Prophecy for the poor – Evangelist Nkem Adu
The Spiritual Director of Jesus Never Fails Prayer Ministry Worldwide, Evangelist Nkem Adu has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu…
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Lagos targets N1TRN yearly budget size by 2018…To increase monthly IGR to N30bn by 2017, N50bn by 2018
The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced its readiness to massively reduce dependence on federal allocation and increase the Internally…
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Arts & Entertainment
Minister hails Wakaa The Musical, urges investors to back creative industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the stage musical extravaganza Wakaa The Musical as one…
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Rooney excited to play alongside Ibrahimovic
The Swedish legend is a new face at Old Trafford after signing from Paris Saint-Germain, and the England captain believes…
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