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Two die from consumption of ‘Ogogoro’ in Edo; as community mulls ban on gin
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Two persons who reportedly consumed a locally-distilled alcoholic beverage, popularly known as “Ogogoro”, have been confirmed dead in…
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PDP applauds Supreme Court’s ruling on Rivers, Ebonyi guber elections
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the affirmation by the Supreme Court, Wednesday, of the elections of Governors Nyesom…
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Igarra bank robbery: Police round up 6 more suspects, native doctor
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Nearly three months after their operation in Igarra community in Edo State which left no less than six…
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EFCC arraigns oil firm, two staff over Petroleum Equalisation fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday, arraigned the duo of Aku Ben Aku and Philips James Aliku alongside…
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Zika virus spreading ‘explosively’ – WHO raises alarm
World Health Organisation has alerted that the Zika virus is spreading at an alarming rate. Speaking at an emergency committee convened, Thursday,…
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(Interview) Most Ibos are APGA in their hearts; Gov. Obiano has done creditably well – Sir Jude Emecheta
A distinguished private sector player who has found himself in government, Sir Jude Emecheta, who made his mark in the…
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Buhari sends money laundering, criminal activities bills to senate
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, forwarded two executive bills to the Senate, which seeks to prohibit money laundering and criminal activities…
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CBN’s 11% interest regime unsustainable — MAN
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the interest rate pegged at 11% recently by the Central Bank of…
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NNPC/Chevron announce completion of gas project to improve power, reduce gas flaring
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Chevron Nigeria Limited, NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, have announced the completion and load-out of the…
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NCC, MTN to settle out of court over $3.9bn fine
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed it has received invitations to enter into talks with telecommunications operator, MTN in…
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Value of Nigeria’s external trade drops to N4.1tr in Q3, 2015
The total value of Nigeria’s merchandise trade at the end of third quarter of 2015 was N4.1 trillion, representing a…
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Osun to set up Commodity Board to boost IGR; upbeat on ‘Cocoa Omoluabi‘
In the bid to increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state, Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has hinted…
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Senators, Reps react to Obasanjo’s letter
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the letter by former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to the National Assembly members, as…
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(Tribute) Da-Bessie, our own Mother Theresa, is gone.
(A Tribute to the mother of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu) By Godwin Adindu On Friday, January 29, 2016, at the serene…
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Airtel, Access Bank launch Smart Savers Initiative
As part of on-going efforts to deepen financial access in Nigeria, Access Bank in partnership with Airtel Nigeria has introduced…
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$2.1bn arms scandal: I will speak in due course — Jonathan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Wednesday, said the time was not right for him to comment on the $2.1 billion…
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Medview fetes travel agents with exciting deals
ANTHONY OMOH Management of Medview Airline has announced exciting incentives to all travel agents doing business with it stating that…
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(For the Record) Full text of Obasanjo’s letter to National Assembly members
Being the full text of the letter to the National Assembly members by former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo delivered to…
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CHAN 2016: We are sorry — Players apologize for Nigeria’s ouster
Following the shocking exit of the Super Eagles from the 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda, more players of the…
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Senate pledges to assist NDDC recover funds
The Senate has said it will do what is necessary to assist the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, recover all…
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PDP’s NWC approves new executive council for Kebbi
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the constitution of the state executive members…
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WHO under pressure to stop Zika virus’ spread; holds special session, Thursday
The World Health Organization (WHO) will hold a special session, Thursday, on the Zika virus as the U.N. agency comes…
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