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It has been a roller coaster ride for me at Arsenal – Alex Iwobi reveals
Arsenal FC forward and Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi says an increase in confidence has been key to his rise at…
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Controversy trails inconclusive ward congresses in parts of Gombe
The nationwide ward congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held last weekend was characterized by controversy which has rendered…
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FG launches Reviewed Occupational Safety And Health Inspection Checklist
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige has disclosed that in line with the ‘Change’ mantra of the…
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I am alive — Anenih; denies death rumours
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Following reports of his death on some social media platforms, two-time chairman of Board of Trustees (BoT)…
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All Binis to perform burial rites before ‘Emwinekhua’ of Oba Erediauwa – Council chiefs announce
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Bini kingdom has been urged to perform all their pending burial rites before the commencement of…
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Edo Assembly sacks Speaker, deputy for ‘gross misconduct’; new officers elected
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Edoroh and his Deputy, Hon Bright Osayande were…
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Business and Economy
Lagos targets 25 per cent increase in food supply by 2019 …Says MoU with Kebbi on rice production on course
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Toyin Suarau on Tuesday reiterated the resolve of the State Government to increase the…
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Africa
President Biya arrives Nigeria for State visit
President Paul Biya of Cameroon, at the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Nigeria and commenced a two-day state…
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Lead Story
I’ve ordered security agencies to deal decisively with rampaging herdsmen – President Buhari tells Catholic Bishops
Against the background of reports of continued attacks on communities across the country by armed herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari late…
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How Sodangi, Kaduna pension consultant collected N66.5m pension – Witness tells court
A witness in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Pension Bureau consultant, Ibrahim Mohammed Sodangi, Tuesday presented startling evidence…
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FG restates commitment to upholding Freedom of Information Act
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to upholding the…
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Lead Story
Protect a free press and a neutral Internet in your country – US Consul General at World Press Freedom Day
Since I arrived in Lagos six months ago, I have been reading and listening to news reports and commentaries written…
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May Day: Governor Ikpeazu restates commitment to Workers’ Welfare; Participates in PDP Ward Congress
As members of the different labour groups and organized civil society celebrated this year’s workers’ Day, also known as May…
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Insurgency: Borno NLC holds first outdoor rally in the past 5 years
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has held its first outdoor rally in Maiduguri since Boko Haram…
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Military Chiefs visit Maiduguri for Operation Crack Down on Sambiza forest
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General…
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Military arrests killer of General Shuwa; Terrorists now hide inside foxholes
Officials of Nigerian military intelligence have arrested the suspected killer of Major General Mohammed Shuwa (Rtd). Mohammed Shuwa was murdered…
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Dickson, aggrieved workers shun Labour Day celebration in Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA As Nigerian workers celebrated World Labour Day across the country, it was celebration time in Yenagoa, Bayelsa…
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Oba’s transition, emotional for me — Crown Prince
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness (Amb) Eheneden Erediauwa has described the transition of…
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Faith
Pray for Nigeria’s prosperity, Ambode tasks religious leaders
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged religious leaders to intercede fervently for the country in bringing about…
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Late Hamzat Ahmadu laid to rest
The remains of late Ambassador Hamzat Ahmadu, a veteran Nigerian envoy who died Sunday, has been laid to rest in…
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Buhari commiserates with Sultan, Sokoto State govt on passing away of Walin Sokoto
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Sultanate, the Government and people of Sokoto State on the passing away of…
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Police quiz 11 market “freedom fighters” over alleged assassination plot
Eleven traders perceived to be key opposition leaders of United Allied Spare Parts and Machine Dealers Association, UASPAMDA,Trade Fair Complex,Ojo,…
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May Day message: President Buhari urges workers to be patient; silent on minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerian workers that the present economic hardship in the country will soon be over, just…
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