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Stop planned 100% electricity tariff increase — Reps to FG
House of Representatives, Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to halt any plan to increase electricity tariff by 100 per cent…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ambode vows to make Badagry Africa’s hub of tourism …Presides over Exco meeting in Ancient Town …Commissions asphalt plant
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday presided over the State Executive Council Meeting held at the VIP Chalet…
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News
Queen endorses Theresa May as new UK PM; Cameron officially steps down; Brexit campaigner, Boris Johnson named foreign Secretary
United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May has vowed to lead a “one nation” government that works for all…
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Africa
Saraki tasks ECOWAS Parliament on regional integration, security
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament to…
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Local
Panel discovers 3,916 ghost workers in Enugu State Local Government system
An audit panel set up by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State to conduct staff audit bio metric capturing exercise…
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PENGASSAN suspends six-day industrial action
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), representing oil workers has suspended a strike that some…
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Local
Yoruba group flays Buhari’s appointments at NPA
Recent appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) has come under…
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Local
Senators’ meeting not about impeachment of President Buhari — Wamakko
Former governor of Sokoto State and now Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda…
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Local
FG commences process audit of MDAs
Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, has engaged the services of 18 professional Audit companies to undertake the Process…
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Local
NSE canvasses measures to guard against business failures via hacking
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has intensified effort to guard against failure of businesses through forceful and unauthorized access to…
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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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