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Borno bans importation of cattle, open sale of dry meat
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri The Borno State Government has announced a ban on importation of cattle through various routes as well…
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Military dislodges Boko Haram ‘spiritual power base’; frees 63 captives
Nigeria’s military confirmed, Thursday, it had rescued 63 people after dislodging Boko Haram Islamists from villages in the country’s restive…
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EFCC set to arraign ex-NBC Director General, Mba, 3 others over N10bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday, said it has recovered N10,061,172,600 from the National Broadcasting Commission(NBC) being alleged…
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My continued detention scaring away foreign investors – Dasuki
Immediate-past National Security Adviser (NSA) , Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), Thursday told a Federal High Court in Abuja, that his…
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.3m children malnourished in northern Nigeria — Research
Research on Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria, WINNN, has revealed that about 370,000 children with severe acute malnutrition…
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Nigeria to increase non-oil export revenue to $25bn — NEPC
AGENE GODWIN, Benn The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed that strategies have been put in place to increase…
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NLC accuses marketers of worsening fuel scarcity; gives Ikeja Electric ultimatum to recall 400 sacked workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused oil marketers of sabotaging supply and distribution of petroleum products to promote privatisation…
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Abba Moro granted bail on self recognition
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Friday, granted bail to the immediate past Interior minister, Abba Moro, who is…
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Siasia drums support for Super Eagles; calls up 42 for crucial Egypt AFCON tie
Newly-appointed caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia sent out invitations to 22 home-based players as well as another…
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FG splits NNPC into 30 new independent companies
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, Thursday, disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been…
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NSE: Diamond Bank, UBA top gainers; as market capitalization hits N114bn
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange rose by N114bn after the close of trading on the floor of…
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DSS arrests Umeh over alleged sponsorship of IPOB, MASSOB
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the party’s candidate in the court-ordered rerun election for…
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EFCC lauds British govt support on anti graft war
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions, EFCC, has lauded the support the Commission had received over the years from the…
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NFF: Limits of executive recklessness By Bola Bolawole
Not long ago, the United States’ President Barak Obama counseled that Nigerians should build strong institutions and not strong men.…
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How Suswam diverted proceeds from sales of Benue shares – Witness
Aluyi Victor, Portfolio Manager of Elixir Investment Partners Limited, a brokerage firm, testifying at the on-going trial of a former…
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Kwara to attract N30b investment in 3 years – Gov. Ahmed
Kwara State Government Investment drive is to attract investments worth N30billion to the state through Public Private Partnership in key…
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Mile 12 clash: Ambode orders temporary closure of market, restricts movement on four streets …Vows to deal decisively with criminal elements …Says State is home to every tribe, ethnic group …CP confirms arrest of 50 suspects
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday ordered the temporary closure of the Mile 12 Market, following a dispute…
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Senate, UK Parliament pledge collaboration
The Nigerian Senate and the United Kingdom (UK) parliament on Thursday pledged to collaborate towards deepening the nation’s democracy and…
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N25bn ETF: A turning point in engaging youths, unemployed – Ambode …Urges entrepreneurs, artisans to take advantage of fund …We’ll ensure full compliance with enabling Law, Omoigui-Okauru pledges
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed fulfillment in the realisation of his campaign promise to establish an…
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Governor Ugwuanyi charges IPMAN to live up to expectation
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has charged the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN, Enugu State Branch, to…
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Gov. Tambuwal’s wife commissions skills centre for women
Wife of Sokoto State Governor, Mariya Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has commissioned a skills acquisition centre built by a female entrepreneur,…
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President Buhari hosts President Erdogan of Turkey
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, March 2, 2016, received the President of the Republic of Turkey, Tayyip Erdogan at the State…
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