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President Buhari receives Mbaka at State House; says FG committed to truth, justice, anti-corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, said one of the best exhortations to the nation he has heard from the pulpit was…
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SSANU threatens indefinite strike over plans by FG to retrench staff of varsity schools
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to declare an indefinite strike over a directive by the…
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Court nullifies impeachment of ex-Enugu Deputy Governor
An Enugu High Court presided over by Justice R. O. Odugu has nullified the impeachment of then former Deputy Governor…
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta to be made saint – Vatican confirms
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Nobel laureate known for dedicating her life to helping the poorest of the poor, will…
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Boko Haram planning major abductions across Nigeria for ransom – FG warns; Issues security alert
The Federal Government has warned that Boko Haram terrorists are planning another sensational abduction of pupils/students or foreigners in…
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Police ban religious processions in Sokoto
Sokoto State police command has banned indefinitely all forms of processions by all religious groups across the 23 local government…
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Saraki lauds Dream Team IV over Africa Nations’ Cup victory
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki today (Friday) lauded the Under-23 soccer team for bringing glory to the country by…
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Dream Team IV’s captain in despair over health status
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Future of the victorious National Under-23, the Dream Team IV ‘s dropped captain, Erhun Obanor now hangs…
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Arts
Nigerian writers absent as Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015 announces shortlist
Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Penny Busetto and Rehana Rossouw have been announced as the three shortlisted authors for the 2015 Etisalat…
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Africa
Tackling climate change requires concerted efforts – Yusuf
As concerns about climate change intensify all over the world and countries gear up toward reducing carbon emission, world leaders,…
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Kaduna gov’t to set up Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Zaria clash; bans public processions
A judicial commission of inquiry is to be established into the recent security incidents in Zaria. This was disclosed in…
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FG to exploit full potentials of tourism sector to diversify economy – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has underscored the commitment of the present administration towards exploiting the full…
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CAF set to honour Buhari at 2015 Glo-CAF Awards in Abuja
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to honour President Muhamadu Buhari with a special Platinum Award at the…
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NFF proposes N7.2bn budget for 2016
Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has proposed a budget of N7.2 billion for the 2016 year. The proposal…
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Local
Buhari has approved NNPC’s unbundling proposal – Kachikwu; now to be split into 4 units
Buhari has approved NNPC’s unbundling proposal – Kachikwu; now to be split into 4 units President Muhammadu Buhari has approved…
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FG recovered only $26.4m, £19m Abacha’s loot — AGF; as Foreign Reserves drop to $29 billion
Federal Government, Thursday, said the total amount of money recovered from the late Head of State, Gen Sani Abachi as…
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NNPC awards crude oil lifting contract to 21 firms
The Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has awarded crude oil lifting contracts to 21 firms which emerged winners of the…
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Africa
Oil heads for third straight weekly loss as supply weighs
Oil prices edged higher, Friday as investors closed positions ahead of the end of the year though crude was still…
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Africa
Niger President confirms coup attempt
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has said his government has foiled a plot to overthrow him. Issoufou said the plotters planned…
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FIFA: Suspended Sepp Blatter presents his defence
Sepp Blatter claimed he “did not violate FIFA’s code of ethics” as the suspended president made his defence to the…
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EFCC arraigns businessman for alleged N9.5m oil fraud; docks another for alleged N29.9m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 arraigned one Oghenemi Michael Morowei, Managing Director, Standard…
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Bayelsa: INEC fixes Jan. 9 for Southern Ijaw re-run poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed January 9, 2016, as date for the conclusion of the governorship election…
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