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Senate panel moves to amend controversial Standing Orders
A 12-man Senate Committee on peace and reconciliation, has asked the upper chamber to immediately initiate an amendment of the…
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Nobody is planning any coup in Nigeria — Army dispels rumours
The Nigerian Army has described reports credited to a militant organization of an impending coup by some disgruntled soldiers in…
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Nigeria cuts off gas supply to Ghana
Nigeria has suspended the flow of natural gas to Ghana over unpaid bills, local media reported on Wednesday, saying an…
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CAN appeals against Hijab ruling; seeks stay of execution
The Osun State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling…
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War against corruption will be vigorously sustained – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday in Abuja, pledged that his administration’s ongoing war against corruption will be vigorously sustained to rid…
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Magu assures Cameroon of support in asset recovery
The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has expressed the readiness of the Commission to assist…
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Stakeholders laud Ortom’s Town Hall meetings
Major Stakeholders in the six local government areas which form two intermediate areas in the Tiv speaking part of Benue…
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Dasuki did not fund my campaign – Fayose
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State says Zenith Bank Plc and other private donors funded his 2014 governorship campaign. He,…
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Minister wants Chinese TV, Cinemas to show Nigerian films
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the Chinese authorities to facilitate the showing of Nigerian…
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I know nothing about alleged forgery, says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Wednesday maintained he knows nothing about how the rules adopted in the inauguration of…
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Edo APC primary: More protest trails Obaseki’s emergence as Oshiomhole’s aide rejects outcome
AGENE Godwin, Benin More condemnation has continued to trail last Saturday’s Governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, which…
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Safer mining practice: Federal Government opens talks with Australia
The Federal Government has opened discussion with the Australian government on safer mining practice in the country’s minerals sector. The…
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Africa
(Review) Using foreign debt resources to turn around ailing economies with idle capacity
Title: From Economic Downturn to Turnaround & Prosperity; Strategy for Economies hit by Recession but which have Idle Capacity Author:…
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Residents laud Ambode over repair of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway (See pictures of the five weeks wonder)
A cross section of Lagos State residents on Wednesday lauded the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for keeping to his…
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Africa
Boko Haram split over Islamic State ties — U.S. General warns
Terrorist group, the Boko Haram has fractured internally, with a big group splitting away from shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau over…
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National maritime carrier: Amaechi approves committee’s report
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has approved the report of the Ministerial Committee on modalities for the establishment of…
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‘Aisha Buhari’: Indicted woman’s Nigerian International passport throws up fresh questions
A new twist may have been added to the controversy surrounding the identity of the woman, who falsely assumed the…
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N4.7bn arms funds traced to Obanikoro, Fayose — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday said it had made a breakthrough in how over $15bn was siphoned…
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2018 FIFA W/Cup draws hold Friday; as Nigeria get lower seeding
Draws for the qualifying tournament for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be staged Friday by 4pm Nigerian time…
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Rio Olympics: NFF lines up Dream Team VI, Mexico friendly match
As part of its tune-up matches ahead the 2016 Olympics Games slated for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August, The…
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RCCG’s Holy Ghost Service holds July 1, 2016; Theme: Power to Prosper
The July Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, will hold on Friday, July 1, 2016.…
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Alleged re-bagging of IDP rice: Shettima orders Police, DSS to investigate, arrest culprits
Governor Kashim Shettima has directed the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Security,…
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Shettima: Why I never owed N2.6B monthly salaries despite Boko Haram
Notwithstanding the Boko Haram insurgency and it’s financial effects on the Government, workers in Borno State have never been owed…
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