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24 soldiers wounded in Kareto attack by Boko Haram — Army confirms
The Nigerian military has confirmed that two officers and 22 soldiers were wounded in the battle with Boko Haram terrorists…
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NIMASA, MPA Singapore kick-start maritime partnership
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) of Singapore will collaborate in tapping maritime…
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Zenith Bank posts N27bn PAT in Q1 2016
Zenith Bank Plc has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N26.573 billion for the first quarter ended March 31,…
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UBA drives activity at NSE; as investors trade N1.44bn worth of shares
Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Tuesday, staked N1.44 billion on 228.29 million shares, exchanged in 3,239 deals. This…
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We bought only 36, not 108 cars at N36.5m each – Senate committee
Chairman, Senate Committee on Services, Sen. Ibrahim Gobir, has said that the Senate purchased only 36 utility Land Cruisers (SUVs)…
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Draft 2016 Political Declaration on ending AIDS released
Ahead of the 2016 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS, organisations have released the zero draft of the…
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Ekweremadu advocates special courts to trial corruption cases
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Tuesday, called for the establishment of Special Anti-Corruption Courts to reduce the burden on…
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NJC recommends compulsory retirement of two high court judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of two High Court judges in the country. The Judges…
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Proposed CCB/CCT Law Amendment not meant for Saraki – Senate
Senate has Tuesday clarified its position on the proposed amendment of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, adding…
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PDP shuts down Twitter handle @PDPNigeria
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has shut down its official twitter handle, @Pdpnigeria. A statement signed by Chinwe Nnorom, head…
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Nigeria to maintain high standards for vessels in its waters …Seeks support of classification societies
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to…
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Ambode seeks collaboration on air surveillance against vandals …Pledges continuous support to security agencies
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday harped on the need for the State Government and the Nigerian Air…
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Bauchi government offers free education to IDPs; Iara Oshiomhole trains 160 on ICT, others
From: RUTH JAMES,Bauchi and AGENE GODWIN, Benin In order to alleviate the plight of Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, in the…
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Senate: Saraki won’t benefit from amendment of CCB/CCT Law
The Senate Tuesday clarified its position on the proposed amendment of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act as…
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Lassa Fever: UBTH records first victim
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A Lassa Fever victim (names withheld) has been confirmed dead at University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH),…
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Army GOC, Brig. Gen. Ezugwu, escapes Boko Haram ambush enroute Bama
The leading elements of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu’s leading convoy…
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Collapsed building: Synagogue’s Trustees, engineers arraigned for manslaughter …As Court sends accused persons to prison
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday arraigned the Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and two engineers…
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Dasuki: Court rules against FG’s application for secret trial
Federal Government, Tuesday, lost its bid at the Federal High Court Abuja to conduct secret trial of former National Security…
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FCT chairmanship re-run poll: APC wins five out of six councils
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared All Progressives Congress ((APC) winner in five (5) out of six(6)…
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I’m enjoying playing for Nigeria — Alex Iwobi; amazed by ‘crazy’ fans
Arsenal star and recently-capped Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi says he is amazed by the passion of Nigerian football fans…
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Capacity building, key to achieving 10,000mw by 2019 – Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has emphasized that the target of 10,000MW by 2019 will…
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Shell pays $42 billion to Nigeria in four years
Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) declared, Monday, that it had paid a total sum of $42 billion as its economic contribution…
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