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(Features) Nigeria and persistent energy crisis; litre of petrol sells for N200 in Uyo
By DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo Nigeria is among the list of top rich nations of the world in terms of natural…
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FRSC kick-off activities marking World Road Crash Victims Day
In line with the United Nations Resolution of 2005 and African Union Executive Council decision of 2012 setting a day…
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NNPC depots commence 24-hour fuel supply to curb scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation said it has begun a 24 hour fuel supply in its depots nationwide to battle…
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Buhari on right track in battle against Boko Haram — U.S.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s focus on combining a military offensive with the fight against poverty and corruption is the right…
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Man bags 3 months imprisonment for N10m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Friday, secured the conviction of one Ibrahim Abdullahi who was arraigned on a…
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NCC fine: We don’t want MTN to die – Communications minister, Shittu
Newly-inaugurated Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, Friday, said the country does not want MTN to quit the country over the…
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Oil bunkering: Court admits vessel, MT Anuket Emerald as exhibit
Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos, Friday, November 13, admitted MT Anuket Emerald, a vessel allegedly used…
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MIA partners Jumia for Xiaomi smartphones launch in Nigeria
The MIA Group, Friday, announced that it will launching two of Xiaomi’s iconic smartphones in Nigeria, which will be made available…
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Governor Ugwuanyi flags-off 5 additional road constructions in Enugu
Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has flagged-off five additional road constructions in the state amidst jubilation from the benefitting people…
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Education
Gov. Ambode to assist African Leadership University’s take-off in 2016; plans Employment Trust Fund for women development
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday, restated the commitment of his administration to enhancing the educational sector, just as…
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Enugu Governor’s wife moves to fast-track domestication of child rights act, backs skills acquisition programme for prison inmate
Wife of the Enugu state governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi has restated her commitment to ensuring the domestication of the child…
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N66m fraud: Court overrules former presidential candidate’s bid to stop trial
Justice B. O. Quadri of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015,…
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NOA alerts on ‘imminent’ Boko Haram attack in South-West
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Thursday, raised alarm of imminent terror attacks on the South-West Zone by Boko Haram terrorists.…
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Army repels fresh Boko Haram attack in Borno
Nigeria’s army, Friday, said it has repelled an attack from Boko Haram militants in the town of Gwoza, Borno State,…
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Facebook to train senators on use of application
Nigerian Senators are set to receive free Facebook training, says the Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate,…
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(Photonews) COAS Buratai, Dogara, Emir of Kano’s rep visit Atiku in Yola
Ahead of the wedding fatiha of his three daughters, Friday and the AUN Founder’s Day in Yola tomorrow (Nov 14),…
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Road to Russia 2018 World Cup for Nigeria, others gears up this weekend
There are nine 2018 World Cup second round first leg matches across Africa from Friday. Ghana and Nigeria are both…
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NEMA begins work on rehabilitation of North-east
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed, Thursday, that it has began working out modalities towards the rehabilitation of the…
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NAFDAC fines Guinness N1bn for poor manufacturing practice procedures; firm assures consumers on products’ quality
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reportedly slammed a fine of N1 billion administrative…
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Africa
Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel meets parents of kidnapped Chibok girls in Lagos
Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel is meeting some of the parents of the 219 girls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram…
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‘Jihadi John’ killed in Syria air strike – US confirms
The Pentagon confirmed, Friday, that United States forces carried out an airstrike in Syria targeting Emwazi, the Isis terrorist known…
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NLC, TUC to Buhari: Investigate alleged fraud in TSA; As Sanusi, CBN disagree over ‘Remita’ deal
Labour unions, Thursday, in Abuja called on the Federal Government to investigate allegation of fraud in the Treasury Single Account…
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Abuja Court orders DSS to allow Dasuki travel for medical treatment
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Ademola Adeniyi, Thursday, directed the Federal Government and…
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(Feature) Akwa Ibom and environment challenges
In Akwa Ibom, erosion and flooding are two major concerns where both state government and the residents seek urgent Federal…
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