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NTA, FRCN, VON, others soon to compete with the best globally – Mohammed assures
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Wednesday, said the present administration will do whatever it takes to ensure…
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Edo to pay compensation on demolished properties; completes over 600 km of roads
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo State Government has said it would pay compensation to owners of properties which were demolished in…
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Buhari not responsible for nation’s woes — Okunbo
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A prominent businessman in Edo State, Capt. Hosa Okunbo (rtd), has said that fight against corruption of…
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Bauchi govt moves to ensure potable water provision
RUTH DAVID, Bauchi Bauchi State Government has embarked on creating the institutional, regulatory and legislative framework in the water sector…
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The Nigeria Prize for Science, Nigeria Prize for Literature call for entries
The Nigeria LNG Limited sponsors of the prestigious Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced…
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FIFA honours Vincent Enyeama for Ligue 1 match heroics
For his exceptional heroics in a Ligue 1 match, former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has been honoured by world…
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Lassa fever: Lagos govt urges residents to obey sanitation laws
The Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy has enjoined residents of the state to avert Lassa fever and other…
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PDP reschedules National Caucus, BOT, NEC meetings; as Sheriff remains upbeat on Jigawa 2019
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again rescheduled the meetings of its National Caucus, Board of Trustees (BOT) and the…
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Local production of essential drugs is our goal –Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, in Abuja assured pharmaceutical companies in the country of government support to enable them to produce…
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Police to prosecute alleged abductor of Ese, as Delta, Kano govs demand legal action
Police said on Tuesday that Yunusa (aka Yellow), the alleged abductor of Ese Oruru, the 14-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped from…
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Legislators for War By Aniebo Nwamu
Many expected the Nigerian Senate to commit harakiri last week by suspending Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara Central district from…
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NDDC may blacklist negligent contractors • Seeks governors’ support
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has worked out strategies to expose and punish contractors who default in the execution…
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Why Sterling Bank is investing in capacity building initiatives, by Suleiman Abubakar • Unveils retirement plan and training for staff
The Executive Director, Finance & Strategy, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, has advised banks in the country to invest…
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Education
Blame Fayose’s recklessness for UBEC’s sanction – Fayemi’s aide
Mr Yinka Oyebode,Special Assistant on Media to Minister of Solid Minerals Development and immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr.…
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Borno butchers, cattle dealers decry closure of cattle market, abattoir
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state chapter of the Butchers Association and their Cattle Dealers counterpart have faulted the…
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Africa
Airtel bags Most Innovative Business Idea award
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has awarded leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, with the ‘Most Innovative…
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N2.3bn scam: More exhibits admitted against Akpobolokemi, others; N2bn fraud: Judge returns Oronsaye’s case file
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, admitted more exhibits against a former Director- General of the Nigerian…
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STOP PRESS: INEC postpones Anambra Central Senatorial re-run election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has postponed the conduct of the re-run election earlier scheduled for Saturday, 5th March,…
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Dickson assures rehabilitation for rescued Ese Oruru; as lawmakers demand prosecution of abductors
Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has promised that his administration will rehabilitate and reintegrate the rescued Ese Oruru into…
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We’ll rescue your children — Police assure parents of abducted Lagos students
Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Bala Hassan, has assured the parents of three students, who were abducted from…
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PENGASSAN to FG: Modular refineries will end continuous fuel scarcity
Petroleum and Natural Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has advised the Federal Government to encourage modular refineries to end…
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No Banking Day: LCCI lauds group for sensitisation of Nigerians on excessive bank charges
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Tuesday, lauded the efforts of the Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON)…
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Africa
Outgoing ECOWAS Commission President visits President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari received Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, the outgoing President of the ECOWAS Commission in the State House Abuja…
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Africa
Uzoka becomes UBA’s new GMD, Osadolor is Deputy MD
Nigeria’s leading bank, UBA, has appointed the new Group Managing Director (GMD). This followed the announcement of the exit of…
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