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Edo Government warns Fulani herdsmen, farmers
AGENE GODWIN,Benin Edo State Government has warned Fulani herdsmen and local farmers in the state to maintain the peace or…
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Presidency, Finance Ministry defer on China loan
A major controversy appears to have surrounded the official trip of President Mohammadu Buhari to China as the Presidency and…
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Court fixes May 16 for Orji Kalu’s re-arraignment
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday, fixed May 16 for the re-arrangement of a former Governor of Abia State,…
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Pan-African Cultural Congress Bureau plans another FESTAC for 2017
The Pan-African Cultural Congress Bureau (PACCB) has announced plans to hold another World Black and African Festival of Arts and…
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FIRS targets N4.9trn revenue in 2016
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said it is targeting a revenue of N4.9 trillion in 2016. Chairman of…
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Oil hits 4month-high on commodities rally
Brent crude prices rose to a four-month high on Monday as a rally in wider commodities markets encouraged buying ahead…
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No Lagos-Calabar Rail project in 2016 budget — NASS refutes Presidency claims
Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has refuted reports that the National Assembly removed the Lagos-Calabar Railway line project…
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Oliseh appointed into FIFA Technical Department for Rio Olympics football event
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has announced his appointment into world’s football governing body, FIFA’s Technical Department to take…
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Business and Economy
NIMASA pushes for early passage of anti piracy law
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has expressed the Agency’s desire…
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I’m not in APC, although PDP is not exciting – Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, CON, has denied reports that he has dumped…
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Lagos launches online access to state’s laws …Urges lawyers, investors, public to visit site
The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the launch of an online platform where lawyers, investors and the public can…
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Faith
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Business and Economy
CBN assures genuine investors of support to boost local production, job creation
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has assured genuine investors of cooperation and support toward self-sufficiency in…
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Faith
State of the nation: Governor Ugwuanyi urges Christians on prayer to tame criminality
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Sunday urged Christians to embark on fervent prayers to arrest the upsurge in kidnapping…
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Arts & Entertainment
A case for Igbo customs and values By R M Odegbo
It is fairly evident that Igbo customs and values are on the highway to extinction. Their fleeting existence, already stark,…
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NDDC spent N9.2bn on projects in 3 months — Acting MD, Semenitari
Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs Ibim Semenitari, has decalred that the commission spent N9.2 billion on…
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PDP National Convention will serve as springboard to reclaim power in 2019 – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the 2016 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will…
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CCC backs EFCC in fight against corruption; as SERAP gives CCB 14-day ultimatum over ‘Panama Leaks’
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has pledged its continuous support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…
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FCT poll: Expect result from Sunday – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the result of the area council election held across the Federal Capital…
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DSS seals off forest in Aba on discovery of 55 shallow graves; We’re embarrassed by report – Abia government
Following its discovery of 55 unidentified shallow graves around the Umuanyi Forest near Aba, the Department of State Services has…
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CBN to empower investors for backward integration
Central Bank of Nigeria (CNB) has said that it would empower investors who love Nigeria and were ready to develop…
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Nigerian authors pledge to give each school child book on nationalism, patriotism
Umbrella body of Nigerian writers, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) announced plans for each member to write a book…
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David Mark, 120 other golfers tee-off as Otukpo Pro-Am tournament commences
Over 120 golfers including former Senate President, David Mark, Saturday, teed off as the 2016 Pro-Am (professional –amateur) golf tournament…
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Business and Economy
CBN does not use private chartered flights- Spokesperson
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the Governor of the Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele did not use…
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