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Local
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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Local
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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Local
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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Lead Story
RCCG marks 30 years of Holy Ghost Service; Celebrates Daddy G.O’s 74th birthday; Buhari salutes Pastor Adeboye
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, will, from March 3-6 be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Holy Ghost…
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Business and Economy
Cashew : FG to plant 3 million seedlings – Audu Ogbe; Access to credit critical – Gov. Ahmed
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has described cashew as a game changer as every part…
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Local
Tambuwal: Sokoto will be first state to use card reader for LG poll
The March 12 local government election in Sokoto will set new standards by being the first state to use the…
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Local
Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan govts must account for all recovered loot — Court
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos in a landmark judgment has held that successive governments since the return of…
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FG set to plant 3m cashew seedlings to boost revenue — Ogbe
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has described cashew as a game changer as every part of…
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Local
87-km Orhionmwon road ready for commissioning in April — Gov. Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured that ongoing construction of the 87-kilometer road in Orhionmwon…
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Buhari never promised paying N5, 000 allowance to unemployed youths – Presidency
The Presidency, Monday, said President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to pay unemployed graduates N5,000 monthly. Senior Special Assistant to the…
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Drug suspect attempts dare-devil escape at Abuja airport
ANTHONY OMOH Like something out of a Hollywood movie, a drug suspect, Michael Nwobodo Alli, jumped through a thick glass…
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Arts & Entertainment
Jab Adu’s death: Nigeria has lost a quintessential master artiste – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family of the veteran actor, writer and…
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