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Police deny killing MASSOB, IPOB members; as IGP reaffirms commitment to protection of citizens’ rights
The Nigeria police, Thursday, denied allegations making the rounds that its men and officers were culpable for the killing…
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Ambode gov’t flags-off Smart Transportation For Lagos scheme; adds 434 new BRT buses
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has formally commissioned the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) extension project and flag off of…
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State police ‘best’ for Nigeria — Gov. Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has stated that to effectively provide adequate security to its teeming population, Nigeria should…
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Money laundering: We received over 5 petitions against Ohakim – Prosecution witness
A prosecution witness has told Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja that the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Arik Air launches self service kiosk, opens more payment options
Arik Air, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest carrier, has launched a Self-Service Kiosk, in addition to launching two extra payment…
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Lagos gov’t donates 48 patrol vans, others to Neighbourhood Watch groups
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Thursday charged the people of the State to be actively involved in the process…
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Total E&P: Promoting healthy living in Akwa Ibom communities
DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo “Our commitment as a responsible corporate citizen is to ensure, the comprehensive well being of our communities by…
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Realnews magazine holds 3rd Anniversary Lecture
The Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited is set to hold its Third Anniversary Lecture on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Realnews…
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EFCC denies obtaining statement from ex-Taraba gov, Nyame, under duress
The trial of a former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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I did not err in accessing loans for capital projects in Rivers – Wike; backs continuation of Amnesty programme
Governor Nyesom Wike has defended his government’s decision to take out a bank loan to fund capital projects in the…
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NDLEA intercepts N59m cocaine concealed in whiskey packs, wooden frames
Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted wraps of white powdery substance that tested positive for…
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Hold APC-led government accountable, Ekweremadu charges PDP faithful
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faithful to hold the…
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PDP condemns APC’s ‘growing authoritarianism’; urges independence of INEC ahead Kogi, Bayelsa polls
Rising from its one-day National Conference in Abuja, Thursday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as…
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Osun remains best in implementation, maintenance of Rural Access Mobility Project – World Bank
The management of World Bank has rated the State of Osun as the best among its peers in the implementation,…
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EU launches $2 billion emergency fund for Africa to combat migration; Money ‘not enough’ – African presidents
Leaders of the European Union (EU) formally launched an emergency trust fund for Africa, Thursday, with an initial $2 billion…
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Niger Delta group drums support for Buhari; condemns restiveness in region
The Third Phase Amnesty, a congregation of ex- militants has appealed to youth agitators from the Niger Delta to embrace…
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My mission at petroleum ministry remains to cut costs, block leakages, discover more oil and gas — Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachiwkwu, Wednesday, stated the ministry under his tenure would focus on…
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Supreme Court halts CCT trial of Senate President, Saraki
The Supreme Court, Thursday, ordered the suspension of the trial of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code…
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FIFA clears 5 candidates for presidency election; drops Liberia’s Bility
World’s football governing body, FIFA, Thursday, approved five candidates to stand in February’s vote to replace Sepp Blatter as president…
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Golden Eaglets get heroes’ welcome; as Iheanacho promises to make first cap count
Nigeria’s Under-17 team returned home, Wednesday, to a rapturous reception after their World Cup success in Chile. Thousands were at…
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Oliseh rejects Code of Conduct for Eagles; says only the best will face Swaziland
Sunday Oliseh will not be swayed by past reputations as he looks to inspire the Super Eagles to a win…
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Extra-judicial killings: Establish Public Defenders Unit in Edo – Group charges Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Irked by what he called the abuse of rights of innocent Nigerians by security operatives, the Executive…
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