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Africa
Deadline day: Pay before 2016—NCC to MTN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has told telecommunications operator MTN to stick to the December 31 deadline to pay a…
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Atiku Abubakar sues for peace, unity in New Year message
Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to reflect…
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Arts & Entertainment
Joy, excitement as Airtel Red Hot Promo winners return from Dubai
Following their amazing trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) courtesy of the Airtel Red Hot Promo Season 3, winners…
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Local
(Opinion) Boko Haram: ‘Mission Accomplished’ or ‘Technically Defeated’? by Jideofor Adibe
The recent declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari that the country has “technically won the war” against Boko Haram reminds one…
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Local
Saraki to Nigerians at New Year : Let’s join hands to make our country great again
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday called on Nigerians to join hands with the present administration to make…
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News
Musa wants six points in Pharaohs clash
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa insists positive results against Egypt in Nigeria’s next African Cup of Nations assignments are vital…
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We are not aware of fuel subsidy removal, electricity tariff hike — NASS
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the National Assembly is not aware of…
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Local
ASI, capitalisation high as NSE closes with gains
Trading on the Lagos floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed on a high, Wednesday, with the twin indicators-the…
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PENGASSAN blasts proposed PIB, rejects planned layoff
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has condemned the proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), describing…
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Local
Kanu denies apologizing to Buhari, others
Counsel to detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Mr. Vincent…
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Local
Nigeria opens talks with China over acquisition of 2 satellites for $701m
Nigeria has opened talks with China for the financing and construction of two new communication satellites at a cost of…
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Local
Adamawa presents N120.1bn budget for 2016
Adamawa State government has budgeted N120.1 billion for the 2016 fiscal year. The budget which was presented by the state…
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Lead Story
War against corruption: We’ll tell Nigerians how far we’ve gone by end of 1st quarter of 2016 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government would come to Nigerians with a report on how far it has…
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Local
Ambode’s convoy apprehends Air Force cadets for locking boy in car trunk
The convoy of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday apprehended two Airforce cadets in Mile 12 area…
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Business and Economy
‘New’ petrol prices: ‘Too little to Cheer,’ says PDP …Asks FG to explain its claims of subsidy removal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the ‘new’ pump prices of petrol as announced Tuesday by the Federal Government…
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Local
Tambuwal presents N174.3b budget; education gets largest allocation
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Wednesday presented a budget estimate of N174.35 billion Naira for the 2016 fiscal year…
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Local
Shettima presents 2016 appropriation bill of “reconstruction” to Borno Assembly
BY ABDULLAH ISAH, MAIDUGURI Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has presented N155 billion to the state House of Assembly…
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Local
(Opinion) Buhari and the principal of my school By Idang Alibi
In the early 70s, precisely 1973, when children of my age were going to secondary school, I gained admission to…
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Local
Minister insists war against Boko Haram largely won, urges critics to visit war zone
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Wednesday insisted that the military has largely met the deadline given…
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Local
An Open Letter to Mr. President by Peter Nwachukwu (New Jersey – USA)
Dear President Buhari. Stop looking for supposed, good and honest men to run Nigeria’s government. Instead, look for a good…
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Local
U.S condemns Boko Haram’s attacks in Nigeria, others
The United States through its Office of State Department has issued an official statement condemning the recent onslaught by the…
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Local
TUC to FG: Reduce $38 oil benchmark for achievable targets
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Rivers State Council, has urged the Federal Government to move to review downward…
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Local
Kano gov’t set to offer amnesty for repentant cattle rustlers
The Kano State government has pledged to grant amnesty to repentant cattle rustlers in the state. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje made…
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