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Why police cannot protect all Nigerians — IG Arase explains
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, has said that the current numerical strength of the Nigeria Police Force…
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Aero dissolves agreement with contractor; as 100 staff lose jobs
ANTHONY OMOH As part of efforts to reposition the airline after years of mismanagement almost leading to insolvency, the management…
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Buhari, Jonathan, Atiku, Oshiomhole, Tambuwal mourn late Oba of Benin
Tributes have continued to pour in for the late Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo, whose demise was officially…
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Ambode visits Buhari at State House; lauds President’s economic drive
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Friday, remained upbeat over President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to China as he expressed high…
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Africa
Jermaine Jackson confirms participation at Lagos Int’l Jazz Concert …Unveils plans to set up Academy in Lagos
Jermaine Jackson, co-lead singer of global music brand, Jackson 5 and elder brother of late king of pop, Michael Jackson…
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Nigerian referees to NFF: Hire foreign coach for Super Eagles
President of the Nigeria Referees Association, Tade Azeez, Friday, urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to hire a foreign coach…
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NYSC resumes orientation exercise in Gombe
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise has resumed in Gombe state two years after it suspension due to security…
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Health
NMA raises N20m educational endowment fund for deceased doctors’ families
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Friday, said it had raised a N20 million Educational Endowment Fund for the immediate support…
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Senate seeks closer partnership with operators to grow tourism industry
Senate has called for closer partnership between it and operators of the hospitality and tourism industry in order to maximise…
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Oba of Benin dies
The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. His death was announced late Friday evening by the…
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Business and Economy
The 2016 Dodge Durango: Available for immediate delivery – Weststar
The all new Dodge Durango is back with its latest innovations. Dodge is known to never compromise power for fuel…
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Mining: Fayemi canvasses regional economic cooperation, environmental safety
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged states and geo-political zones in the country to embrace…
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Business and Economy
Obijackson Group showcases Nigeria’s potentials at Offshore Technology Conference in America
The Obijackson Group, one of the fastest growing conglomerates in Sub-Saharan Africa, has stated that it is attending the Offshore…
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Senator T.A Orji is pro-people, open and responsive – Aide
Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial district, Senator Theodore A. Orji has denied a report alleging that he shouted at someone…
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DPR seals 5 filling stations in Benin
AGENE GODWIN,Benin In continuation of its efforts at ensuring strict compliance with the Federal government regulated pump price for petroleum…
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Education
Unijos names Maimako VC amidst uncertainty
Jesse Nanmunu, Jos The Governing Council of the University of Jos, central Nigeria, has allegedly gone against a court injunction…
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Nigeria, EU commence migrant return talks
The European Union (EU) and Nigeria have entered into talks with a view to reaching a deal on on how…
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Maritime: FG to acquire national carrier
Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed arrangements by the ministry to acquire a national carrier vessel, which he…
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Education
Sokoto, UNICEF sign N2bn pact to boost 2016 Work Plan on health, education, others
The Sokoto State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a N2 billion agreement that will accelerate…
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Access Bank, GTB, Zenith Bank, others drive turnover; as NSE’s All-share index rises by 0.63%
Trading activity on the trading floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Thursday climbed, following price gains recorded by major blue…
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West Africa Golf Tour tees off in Port Harcourt, May 12
The third edition of the prestigious West African Tour tees off at the Port Harcourt Club, Golf Section, from May…
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No new power projects in 2016 — FG
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola has disclosed that the Federal Government will not take up…
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Diamond Bank’s gross earnings hit N217bn; as profit drops by 77.8%
Diamond Bank has posted gross earnings of N217.091 billion in its 2015 operations against N208.402 billion achieved in the corresponding…
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President Buhari pledges more money to state governors for recurrent expenditure
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, promised to make more money available to state governors to enable them meet the prevailing financial…
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How Fulani herdsmen slaughtered 9 in Nimbo community – Enugu police commissioner
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nwodibo Ekechukwu, has detailed the manner suspected Fulani herdmen entered Nimbo in Enugu…
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