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Boko Haram, cattle rustlers have similar modes of operation — Governor Masari
Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has said there is a strong linkage between Boko Haram and cattle rustlers terrorising the…
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Gov. Abubakar Bello pledges support for Road Safety Corps
The Governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has pledged the support of the state government to the activities…
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GT Bank unveils SKS Young Inventor Competition
Foremost financial Institution; Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), has unveiled the SKS Young Inventor Competition which is expected to run between…
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Boko Haram: Benin Republic to send 800 troops to Nigeria
President of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Boni Yayi, has pledged to send 800 soldiers to fight alongside Nigerian troops.…
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No anti-social media bill before the Senate – Saraki; as Sokoto-based group demands withdrawal of document
Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Wednesday, said there was no anti-social media bill before the Senate. Speaking after the Lagos…
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U-23: Nigeria beat Senegal to qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics
Nigeria’s Dream Team IV, Wednesday, defeated hosts, Senegal1-0 to reach the final of the U-23 African Nations Cup, Wednesday. Oghenekaro…
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EFCC has investigated 1,881 cases in 2015, secured 78 convictions — Magu; Vows to leave no stone unturned in prosecuting looters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 78 convictions in the 280 cases filed before the law courts…
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Sokoto declares state of emergency in education sector
Sokoto government, Wednesday, declared a state of emergency in the state’s education sector, with a pledge to totally turn around…
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(Photonews) Atiku receives Kuwaiti Ambassador to Nigeria in Abuja
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Wednesday, received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria in Abuja on…
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Enugu land disputes resolution committee begins work
The committee constituted by the Enugu State Government to resolve the age-long land dispute in Ibagwa Nike community has commenced…
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Improve food processing technology to boost economy — FUTA don advises FG
To further support the nation’s economy, science and technological education must be repositioned with adequate funding, well equipped laboratories and…
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NIMASA committed to stamping out criminality from maritime industry – DG
Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Haruna Baba Jauro, has reiterated the commitment…
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14 political parties condemn military’s role in Bayelsa governorship election
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa At least 14 political parties that participated in last Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State have strongly…
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World Bank warns Nigeria over continued subsidy payments
World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria would be unable to accumulate a fiscal reserve in the Excess Crude Account because…
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Niger Republic to transfer 500 Boko Haram prisoners to Nigeria
Niger Republic has agreed to transfer hundreds of prisoners from the militant Islamist group Boko Haram back to their home…
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EFCC files fraud charges against Dasuki, Yuguda, Dokpesi, Bafarawa, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally filed various charges bordering on fraud and money laundering against a…
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NCC $5.2bn fine: MTN would have gone to court if…, — SA-NCCC
The decision by the regulators to reduce MTN’s multi-billion dollar fine is a “positive” move and if the penalty was “arbitrary”,…
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Climate change: Cross River governor advocates equalization fund for Africa
Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has made a strong case for a climate equalization fund for Africa if…
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Look ‘critically’ into separatist protests, unveil comprehensive economic plan — Yoruba leaders charge FG
South-west leaders, under the aegis of the Yoruba Summit, have asked the Federal Government to critically look into the causes…
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N220bn MSMEDF: States access N45b — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday, said state governments have so far accessed N45 billion out of the N220…
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Manufacturers in Nigeria decry poor electricity supply, high tariffs
Umbrella body of manufacturer in the country, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has blamed the declining state of local…
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