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Ugwuanyi commends FG for granting Air Peace operational license for international flights
Enugu State Governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commended the Federal Government for granting Air Peace a license to operate international…
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Lagos Assembly moves to extend tenure of council chairmen, councillors
Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced a process aimed at amending the state’s Local Government Administration Law to…
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NSE: Law Union, UBA, Access Bank, GTB, drive share volume; as market capitalisation improves by N38bn
The Nigerian equity market, Thursday, reversed the five-day consecutive downward trend with the market capitalisation appreciating by N38 billion or…
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Buhari tours Shanghai industrial city; pledges to build viable Nigerian cities
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, in Shanghai, China, said his administration would give priority to the building and development of resilient…
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2016 Rio Olympics football: Dream Team drawn in Group B; to face Sweden, Colombia, Japan
The national under-23 male football team, Dream Team IV, have been drawn in Group B of the men’s football tournament…
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Arts
Aisha Buhari unveils first book on ‘Essentials of Beauty Therapy’
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has officially launched her maiden literary work, a 406-page book, titled; “Essentials of…
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We ‘ll not rest until Chibok girls are rescued, says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday reiterated the commitment of the Senate to the safe return of the…
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Lagos to construct additional pedestrian bridge at Ojota
The Lagos State Government has announced that an additional foot bridge would be constructed at Ojota bus stop on Ikorodu…
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Business and Economy
Obiano commissions Anambra’s first Shopping Mall in Onitsha
By James Eze History was made earlier Thursday when the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, formally commissioned the…
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FG grants Air Peace Airline international carrier status…To fly China, Atlanta, India, Dubai, Jo’Burg direct from Enugu
There was jubilation Thursday at the round-off ceremony of Enugu state International Investment Summit as the management of Air Peace…
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Shareholders laud UBA’s financial performance, approve dividend rise by 100%; as 54th AGM holds in Lagos
Shareholders of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have applauded the financial house for its strong financial performance in 2015…
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FG will complete Mambilla hydro-power project – Buhari assures Chinese Premier
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration would honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China under previous administrations…
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Senate commences work on renamed PIB
Now renamed the Petroleum Industry and Governance Bill (PIGB), the Senate has commenced work on the lingering Petroleum Industry Bill…
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Human rights abuse: El-Zakzaky sues Army, COAS, DSS, police, AGF for N2bn
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (Shiites), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has sued the Nigerian Army and other security agencies…
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APGA wins FCT’s Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship re-run
The Independent National Electoral Commission (EFCC), Wednesday, declared Alhaji Mustapha Adamu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of…
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June 2017 digital switch-over date remains sacrosanct – Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, Wednesday, said that the June 2017 date for switch over from analogue…
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FG not using UK’s aid to persecute Buhari’s political opponents – Presidency; dismisses London Telegraph’s allegation
The Presidency has dismissed an article by The Telegraph (London) allegedly accusing the Federal Government of using United Kingdom’s aid…
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HOS suspends verification exercise for directors in MDAs
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOS) has announced the indefinite suspension of its…
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NIMASA DG welcomes EU investment of 20m Euros in Gulf of Guinea
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has welcomed the plan by…
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PDP suspends Borno State Chapter Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the Borno State Chairman of the party and referred him to the National…
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Education
President Buhari raises Chibok girls’ rescue at every Security Council meeting – VP Osinbajo…. Calls for collaboration with international partners, NGOs, CSOs
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has cautioned against cynicism and hopelessness about the recovery of the 217 Chibok girls…
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Health
SNEPCo/NNPC, Stephanie Linus’ Foundation provide free repair surgeries for 50 women with VVF
A total of 50 women formerly suffering from the deeply embarrassing consequences of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) have been given…
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Africa
Transcorp Hilton Abuja wins big at World Travel Awards 2016… Named winner in five categories for second consecutive year
Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honored with five awards by the voters of the 23rd World Travel Awards for the…
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