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President Buhari meets G-19 leaders of APC; Saraki, Dogara, Okorocha in attendance
President Muhammadu Buhari received the Group of 19 (G-19) All Progressives Congress, APC, party leaders in the Statehouse on Wednesday,…
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Senate proposes capital punishment for kidnappers
The Senate, Wednesday, said it would pass a bill for a law that would make kidnapping in Nigeria punishable by…
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Africa
Nigeria will comply with ICJ ruling on Bakassi Peninsula – Buhari assures; as Biya ends State Visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria would abide by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the disputed…
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Edo 2016: Women and youth are my priority – Odubu; He was target of assassination attempt – Campaign Coordinator
AGENE GODWIN ,Benin Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries in Edo state,the state’s deputy governor, Dr. Pius Odubu…
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Health
Lagos to establish DNA Forensic Centre; Construct world class medical park with clinic, theatre, hotel, helipad, others
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed an agreement for the establishment of a DNA Forensic Centre in the State.…
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EFCC set to arraign ex-Police Commissioner, Mohammed Sambo, for N10m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday, May 12, 2016 arraign a retired Commissioner of Police, Mohammed…
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News
FIFA again pays tribute to Rashidi Yekini
World’s football governing body, FIFA, has remembered Nigeria’s late ex-international, Rashidi Yekini, four years after his death. In a statement…
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Buhari still expecting 2016 Budget from NASS — Minister
Against the expectations that the impasse surrounding the 2016 budget may be ending following the promised submission of the final…
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FRSC organises stakeholders’ forum on tyres
Following series of road crashes in Nigeria resulting from tyre blow-outs, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, is organizing a…
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Local
CCB concludes verification of assets of Buhari, Osinbajo, others
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said Wednesday that it has completed the verification of assets declared by President Mohammadu…
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Umahi rejects call for reprisal on Fulani herdsmen
Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State on Wednesday rejected calls for reprisal on Fulani herdsmen in the South-East. Reacting…
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Africa
Angélique Kidjo, Ambassador of the 4th Edition of the Nollywood Week Festival
From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2016, the Nollywood Week (www.NollywoodWeek.com) festival will take up residence at the Arlequin…
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Lagos to host Food Security Summit in June
In line with the present administration’s Sustainable Food Security Initiative, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has…
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Business and Economy
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Local
2019: “It’s only fair to zone presidency to North East – PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary; Threatens to quit party if…
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Barrister Abdullahi Jalo has appealed to the National Leadership…
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Army destroys bandits’ camps in North-West; Rescues 80 year-old man in North East
The troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have intensified clearance operations against cattle rustlers and armed bandits in Kaduna and…
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IGP warns Policemen against extortion, harassment over tinted glass permit .Extends deadline for re-validation
As the Nigeria Police High Command extends the deadline for revalidation of tinted glass permit and firearms licence to 31st…
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IGP removes embattled Enugu police commissioner; as Ojukwu takes over
Following his indictment by the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for culpability in the attack on a community in Enugu State…
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News
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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Local
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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Local
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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Local
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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