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FAAN set to handle 30m passengers, prepares for ICAO Audit
ANTHONY OMOH Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that it is preparing to handle the expected 30 million…
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Business and Economy
Saraki to IMF: Support Nigeria’s policies, spread our message of change to the world
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support Nigeria’s economic policies and help…
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News
Ibrahim Abubakar, NFF head of protocol shot dead; sports minister, others commiserate with family
The head of protocol, at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Abubakar , is dead. The NFF announced, Wednesday morning…
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Dankwambo receives Christian leaders, says his election case at the Supreme Court cannot frustrate his government
Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State has stated that the dragging Court case now at the Supreme Court over…
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War against insurgency, not for the military alone, Theatre Commander tells Nigerians
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The new Theater Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umaru, has said that the fight…
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Business and Economy
LASG commences transformation of Oshodi market, bus-stops …Shuts Owonifari Market loop
The Lagos State Government has shut the Owonifari market within the notorious loop of Oshodi and relocated affected traders and…
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Workers’ welfare is our priority – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that he will continue to place emphasis on the…
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‘Don’t kill Metuh’ – PDP cries out …..Says arrest last straw that may break Nigeria’s democracy
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of the party’s National Publicity Secretary,…
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Late personal physician to Sardauna of Sokoto, Atta, was a super physician – Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday expressed sadness over the demise of the former Permanent Secretary in the…
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Business and Economy
Ambode signs N25bn Employment Trust Fund, LASU Bills to law …Earmarks N6.25bn annually to combat unemployment
In fulfillment of his electoral promise, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday signed the N25bn Employment Trust Fund…
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Share/Tsaragi Clash: Gov. Ahmed sets up Judicial Commission of Enquiry
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has inaugurated a judicial Commission of Enquiry on Share/Tsaragi communities clash with a charge…
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Edo governorship ambition tears Obasekis apart
AGENE GODWIN, Benin As political activities heighten in Edo state, a gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives…
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Make credit facility available to petroleum marketers — Lawmaker advises FG
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Member representing Orhionmwon/ Uhumwode federal constituency of Edo State at the National Assembly, Hon Patrick Aisowere has…
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MMA tour: Day Amaechi, Sirika came calling
ANTHONY OMOH In what can be described as the most thorough tour by any Minister of Aviation in the last…
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Lead Story
IMF to Nigeria: You don’t need our loan, only fiscal discipline; lauds Buhari’s efforts at repositioning economy
Visiting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, has commended the efforts so far initiated by the…
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Lead Story
Arms deal: EFCC docks ex-PDP Chair, Haliru Mohammed, son
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 arraigned a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic…
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Local
Alaafin names Aregbesola the “Omoluabi of Yorubaland” …calls on people to pay their taxes.
A foremost traditional ruler in Nigeria, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has bestowed upon the Governor of Osun,…
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Bayelsa supplementary: ‘Attempt rigging, face dire consequences’ – PDP tells APC, INEC …..Counsels Buhari to steer clear of polls
Ahead of Saturday’s Bayelsa state governorship run-off election in Southern Ijaw, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Ebonyi workers to receive salaries January 15, Gov. Umahi assures NLC, TUC
In keeping with his promise to accord priority to the welfare of workers, the Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi,…
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Saraki meets with IMF Boss, Lagarde Wednesday
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will on Wednesday lead the leadership of the Senate to a meeting with the…
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Gov. Lalong appoints Gen. Steven Gu’ar Coordinator, Operation Rainbow
Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has approved the appointment of Retired Major General Steven Gu’ar as…
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Africa
Mikel soaring again: Hiddink’s Super Eagle brings the perfect balance to Chelsea’s midfield
As the Fifa Ballon d’Or ceremony draws closer, the eyes of the world will be drawn once more to the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Music’s greatest! Audi Maikori, Tosyn Bucknor, Olamide Adedeji, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, others announced as jury for Sounds.ng Top 40
Nigerian music has evolved over the years with the consistent introduction of new sounds and players. The increasing need…
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