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Lead Story
President Buhari begins short vacation; Hands over to Osinbajo as acting President
President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation from Friday, February 5 to February 10, 2016. While President Buhari is…
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Local
Umahi, Tinubu, Dangote grace SGF’s daughter’s wedding
A cream of politicians and businessmen, including Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi; the National Leader of the All Progressives…
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CCT arraignment: Saraki disappointed with Supreme Court ruling; Ready to prove innocence
Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has expressed disappointment with the ruling of the Supreme Court, Friday, that he should…
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Anti-terror war is collective responsibility – Buhari tells Dalori people
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the war against Boko Haram has taken a dangerous turn…
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Why NCAA suspended Bristow helicopter model
A day after the crash of a Bristow helicopter in Lagos, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the…
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Retreat: Osun moves to reduce governance cost, sustain development programs
Faced with current economic realities in Nigeria, the state of Osun has said it has resolved to come up with…
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Local
PDP holds crucial NEC meeting Wednesday; Secondus to relinquish Chairmanship position; Gulak not in the race
Against the backdrop of the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, especially regarding the issue of the Chairmanship of…
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Local
N13.5bn arms scam: Court refuses Dasuki’s application for stay of proceedings; Exhibits admitted against Nyako, others in N29bn fraud case
Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, February 4, 2016…
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Dasukigate: Metuh gave me N25m – Abba Dabo
A witness in the ongoing trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh and…
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Africa
Lagos ready to host marathon – Ayorinde …Int’l athletes arrive for tournament; Govt assures on security, medical arrangement for participants
The Lagos State Government has affirmed its readiness to host over 20,000 Local and International Marathoners in the forth coming…
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Senate meets with Service Chiefs to review North-East zone operations
The leadership of the Senate and chairmen of committees relating to security agencies Wednesday held a meeting with heads of…
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Education
AUN to reach 22,000 youths with educational radio program
The American University of Nigeria with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to reach 22,000 underprivileged youths…
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Local
My suspension, laughable-Obazee
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The embattled chairman of Oredo local government area of Edo state, Hon. Osaro Obazee has described his…
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Journalists escape being lynched at Edo South APC leaders’ meeting
AGENE GODWIN,Benin Some Edo State Correspondents of Nigerian newspapers Thursday narrowly escaped being lynched to death by suspected thugs loyal…
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Arts & Entertainment
British Council Lagos Theatre Festival is back! Holds February 23- 28
The British Council Lagos Theatre Festival is back in its 3rd year running as the largest outdoor theatre festival in…
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Local
We have always regarded the media as partners – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says he has always regarded the media as partners, hence the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Hope brightens for two families as Airtel airs Episode 4 of Touching Lives Season 2
The struggle for survival by two families comes to limelight this Sunday (7th February 2016) as Airtel Touching Lives Season…
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Lead Story
Wild jubiliations in Abia, Akwa Ibom as Supreme Court affirms elections of Ikpeazu, Emmanuel as Governors; ‘My victory is impetus for more work’ – Ikpeazu; ‘You aint seen nothing yet’ – Emmanuel
There were spontaneous jubiliations in Abia and Akwa Ibom States Wednesday as news of the judgments of the Supreme Court…
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Business and Economy
Group petitions EFCC over N117bn rice importation waivers fraud
A coalition, Civil Society Network against Corruption (CSNAC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to urgently set…
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Local
Magu tightens noose around money launderers, meets UAE Envoy; N5.2bn Aviation scam: Borishade, others’ trial stalled
Barely two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari signed a Mutual Legal Assistance agreement with the United Arab Emirate on the…
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Governor Ugwuanyi signs Enugu State’s 2016 budget
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has signed the state 2016 budget into law. In a speech after accenting to…
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NASME elects Governing Council, Agboade emerges President
The Nigerian Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (NASME) at its 7th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on the…
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Local
Akwa Ibom NULGE on war path over 8 months salary owed workers
DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), in Akwa Ibom State is set for war with…
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Nigeria will work to reposition the Pan African News Agency – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that Nigeria will do all it takes to ensure…
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Business and Economy
Saraki to NLNG: End gas flaring
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday challenged the management of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited to…
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