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President Buhari, lawmakers reach truce on 2016 Budget
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Tuesday night met with President Muhammadu Buhari with a view to reaching a common ground on…
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Suspected terror attack feared in Cape Verde Islands; Airport closed, 11 dead
Media reports in the Cape Verde islands off West Africa claim that Cape Verde’s main airport and country’s airspace have…
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Access Bank drives turnover volume; as Zenith, others boost NSE market capitalisation
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Tuesday rebounded by N20 billion due to moderate gains posted by…
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Buhari’s directive on salary payment ‘hampered by limited resources’ — AGF
Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that federal workers be paid on…
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GSM subscriber base hits 148.6 m in Nigeria — NCC
Total number of GSM subscribers which had peaked at almost 150 million in November last year, dropped to 148.6 million…
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Leave Jonathan alone or… — Northern CAN advises Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern branch, Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari against any move to arrest former President…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi in tears; declares 2-day fasting over Enugu massacre by Fulani herdsmen
Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has declared two days’ fasting and prayers to seek God’s intervention after his visit to…
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NPFL, La Liga sign 5yr partnership deal in Abuja
The visiting high-powered delegation of the Spanish Premier League (La Liga) management body led by its President, Javier Tebas, has…
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Maritime security is a national obligation – NIMASA DG
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has again reiterated his desire…
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Minister seeks private sector support for creative industries
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the support of the private sector for the…
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Edo 2016 and the Obaseki agenda By Ernest Omoarelojie
As the current administration winds down in Edo state, the people are beside themselves, singing “thank you” to the governor,…
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FG mulls establishment of commercial departments in MDAs
Federal Government is considering the establishment of a commercial unit, Division or Department in addition to the Public Private Partnership…
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Ngige highlights FG’s agenda for physically-challenged Nigerians
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, has explained that its decision to invite a physically-challenged Nigerian for further discussion with…
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We are here to share experience — La Liga boss, Tebas; as Spanish delegation storms Nigeria
President of the Spanish football league, La Liga, Javier Tebas, has said his board’s delegation to Nigeria not only came…
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Minister condoles with NAN over death of ex-Managing Director, Dr. Mgbemena
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the management and staff of the News Agency…
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FG orders Forces to crush security threats… Tasks Officers on crisis management
Irked by the growing wave of communal conflicts and other clashes in some parts of the country, the Federal Government…
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IGP orders arrest, prosecution of persons selling petrol in ‘jerry cans,’ plastic containers
Concerned by the untold suffering as well as hazards emanating from the activities of black marketers, especially those who sell…
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FG plans mass sack of teachers without basic qualifications; NCE, B.Ed graduates only, to be considered for 500,000 teaching jobs
Federal Government has disclosed plans to terminate appointments of teachers who are without basic teaching qualifications in all segments of…
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Electricity: Senator Sani faults FG on nuclear energy; insists on renewable alternatives
All Progressives Congress (APC) senator representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has declared his opposition to decisions by the Federal…
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NNPC now offers to pay $10bn disputed arrears to IOCs
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has approached its joint venture partners and proposed to pay disputed arrears of between $8…
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Shell quits three oil blocks; Records $365m loss to crude oil theft
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), which is the operator of the SPDC joint venture, divested interest in…
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Lagos set to demolish 800 structures over proposed 4th Mainland Bridge
Lagos State government has disclosed that it would save 2,200 houses from demolition, while no fewer than 800 structures may…
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Health
Medical workers in Ekiti hospitals protest death of six doctors; One loss too many — Fayose
Following the news of the death of six medical professional in a fatal motor accident along Kaduna road, Sunday, medical…
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