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Transcorp Hotels posts N5.5bn profit before tax
Notwithstanding the decrease of eight percent earnings, Transcorp Hotels recorded N5.5billion profit before tax in its operations last year, against…
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Death toll from Ecuador’s earthquake hits 413
The death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the South American country of Ecuador’s Pacific coast, Saturday has hit…
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Nigeria, SA, Egypt, others target 2017 single African air transport market
Secretary General, African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Dr. Elijah Chingosho, has disclosed that Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Rwanda and Zimbabwe…
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Africa
Polio could be wiped out within 12 months – World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation, WHO, is confident that polio is in its dying days and could be eradicated within 12…
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Saraki: My trial won’t disturb Senate proceedings
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said Monday that his on-going trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, will…
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Missing daughter: Family in Akwa Ibom petitions Police IG
Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Chief Eno Udo Unanaowo family in Atibe community, Afaha Eket, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa…
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Theft from oil pipeline network dropped in 2015 — Shell Nigeria confirms
Theft of crude oil from the pipeline network of Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary fell to 25,000 barrels per day (bpd) in…
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NIMASA, MPA Singapore begin new partnership
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Maritime and Ports Authority of Singapore have held a bilateral…
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Nigerian Air Force commences night flying training in Lagos … State Govt urges residents not to panic
Lagos State Government has advised Lagosians not to panic as the Nigerian Air Force commences night flying training exercise in…
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Gov. Ahmed charges banks on banking culture
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that Micro Finance Banks have critical roles to play in ensuring that…
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PDP adopts new zoning formula, plots to take-over power in 2019
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Ahead of 2019 general elections in the country, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its…
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Tackling piracy requires multi stakeholder approach- NIMASA DG
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that tackling rising…
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UBA Metropolitan Life doles out N30m to bomb blast victims
Executive Director, Business Development, UBA Metropolitan Life Insurance, Henry Ationu, has said that “Insurance especially Life insurance can be used…
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Palestine commences issuance of own international passports; Israel kicks
Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs, Hussein al-Sheikh, has officially informed Israel on plans by his government to issue passports stamped…
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UK in full support of Buhari’s anti-corruption war — Minister
The United Kingdom is fully behind President Muhammadu Buhari in the ongoing efforts by his administration to rid Nigeria of…
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Square pegs in round holes, worst form of corruption — Sanusi
Emir of Kano and the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Sanusi likened the…
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Land Use Charge: Lagos moves to seal properties of defaulters …Warns residents against patronizing touts
The Lagos Government on Monday said it would not hesitate to seal the properties of residents who default in paying…
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Siasia not worried by Olympics draw
Head Coach of the Nigeria U-23 team, Samson Siasia has disclosed that the draws for the football event of the…
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Lagos Police arrest 750 robbery suspects, cultists in 30 days
Lagos State Police Command has swooped on criminals in the state, arresting about 750 suspects within one month The suspects…
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Africa
Buhari’s foreign trips: My takeaway By Babatunde Fashola
In making this public intervention, I seek to highlight the benefit of global relationships and cooperation in a world that…
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Lagos community, monarch want IGP to investigate shooting of Police Inspector
Residents of Ijora, Badia community of Lagos including the paramount ruler of the densely populated area, HRH Fatai Ojora have…
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Arts & Entertainment
Federal Government to bring culture, tourism sectors into mainstream of economy – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is working hard to bring the…
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Business and Economy
Sterling Bank emerges tops at Risk Management Award – Holds 54th AGM
In recognition of its excellent risk management practices, Sterling Bank was conferred with the award for the Best Bank in…
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