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Ojo Maduekwe elevated Nigeria’s image abroad – Fasehun
The President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr Frederick Fasehun, on Thursday said that the late Chief Ojo Maduekwe…
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Imo, Kogi re-run elections hold 23rd July; Rivers, Kano hold on July 30, 2016
Following a National Stakeholders’ Forum on the conclusion of the suspended re-run elections in Rivers, Kogi, Imo and Kano States,…
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Saraki mourns Amadi, Maduekwe
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Thursday expressed grief over the death of two notable Nigerians, Captain Elechi Amadi…
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Bonnie Iwuoha, others, address media on Ogah’s Certificate of Return saga; ‘I never received him at Enugu Airport’ – Gov. Ugwuanyi
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has vehemently denied a report that he received Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, at the Akanu…
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Lagos links up with London as Pele unveils unique player-powered ‘Energy Challenge’
The Shell-installed kinetic football pitch at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos was in the spotlight again Thursday…
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Edo 2016: Iduoriyekemen emerges candidate for Sheriff’s PDP; as party chieftain nullifies exercise
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A lacklustre primary conducted by the Modu Sheriff faction of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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Lagos govt cracks down on noise pollution; shuts down 70 churches, 20 mosques, others
The Lagos State Government, Wednesday, shut down 70 churches, 20 mosques and about 11 hotels, club houses and beer parlours…
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Okojie takes command of Operation Delta Safe
CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa Former Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, Apapa, Lagos State, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie, has officially taken…
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FG’s visa reforms will encourage investment — Immigration boss, Babandede
ANTHONY OMO The ongoing visa reforms of the Federal Government will aid the ease of doing business in Nigeria as…
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Enyimba lament two straight CAF Champions League defeats
Enyimba attacking midfielder Ikechukwu Ibenegbu has said the side are more disappointed over the loss to the South African side,…
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FG moves to ‘counter illegal radio broadcasts’
Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed that it has directed the planning Federal Ministry of Communications to move towards countering what it…
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Court disqualifies Sheriff, others as PDP national officers; nullifies zoning arrangement
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, Thursday, looked to have ended the weeks of crises that have…
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Senator Ebute urges Ortom to sustain fight against corruption
Former Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, has joined the ranks of major stakeholders across the state who have urged Governor…
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MTN Nigeria wins 2.6GHz spectrum auction
MTN Nigeria, Wednesday, won a 10-year radio spectrum licence for mobile broadband services. The award comes after MTN said earlier…
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Novelist, Elechi Amadi dies at 82; as Wike, Dakuku mourn late writer
Iconic novelist, and one of the continent’s finest storytellers, Captain Elechi Amadi, has died. The Rivers State-born poet and dramatist…
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Ex-minister, Ojo Maduekwe dies at 71
Immediate past Secretary of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Ojo Maduekwe, has died.…
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FRSC warns against drinking habits
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned that drinking habits among motorists can dramatically upturn the trends and statistics…
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Digital migration in broadcasting is irreversible, unstoppable
Digital migration in broadcasting is irreversible and unstoppable, hence Nigeria and indeed the entire African continent must join the global…
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Live above board, be fair to all, Ambode tells LASIEC …Swears-in Chairman, Members of Commission …We’ll ensure credible LG elections, says Philips
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission…
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Cristiano Ronaldo used to do press-ups in the shower!
Southampton captain, Jose Fonte, has revealed the bizarre dressing room habits of his international team-mate but credits him for his…
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EDO 2016: Iduoriyekemen emerges PDP factional governorship candidate; As Oshiomhole orders locked stadium opened
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Mr. Mathew Iduoriyekemen, Wednesday emerged the factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the…
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World Bank scores Nigeria, 13 others low on economic policies
Nigeria, along with 13 other African countries saw a weakening of the quality of government policies and institutions in 2015,…
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Islamic State prime suspect as death toll from Istanbul airport suicide bombing hits 41
Turkish investigators pored over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire…
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