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Bayelsa guber poll: INEC raises alarm over fake PVCs in circulation; as candidates sign Peace Accord
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Barely 24 days to the December 5 governorship election in Bayelsa state, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner,…
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Aviation ministry backs Lafia Airport project
The Federal Ministry of Aviation, through its Director of Projects, Dr. Ibrahim Idris, has commended the proposed construction of new…
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British Airways refits B-747 on Lagos-London route
British Airways management has announced improved services on the Lagos- London route on board its Boeing 747 aircraft from mid-…
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CBN scraps BVN deadline; enrolment now to continue ‘indefinitely’
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tuesday, directed commercial banks to ensure their uninterrupted Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolment on the…
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Nigeria’s oil industry investment dips 20%
Investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, which stood at $20 billion last year has dropped by 20 per cent…
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Swaziland will be difficult – Oliseh; admits not fully fit
Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Sunday Oliseh has described the Swaziland team as ‘tough’ just as he admitted not having fully…
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Golden Eaglets arrive Abuja, Wednesday
The victorious Nigeria’s U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, will arrive Abuja, Wednesday afternoon, officials have announced. Nigeria won a fifth…
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Pro-Biafra protests: Governor Wike bans street protests; Companies order staff to stay at home
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has banned all forms of street protests in the state, condemning the street protests…
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(Opinion) Issues as Oshiomhole’s government clocks seven
By Samuel Eguaikhide In 2007, labour man, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole approached the court with the claim that he won the…
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New Ministers assume office; Buhari appoints 18 new Permanent Secretaries, re-assigns others
As President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates the Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday, he has approved the appointment of 18 new Permanent…
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EFCC arraigns ex-medical director, 4 others for N84.8m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Tuesday, arraigned a former Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo…
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PDP berates APC for celebrating resignation of Wike’s media aide; says ‘it’s misplaced’
Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the rejoicing by the state All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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NIMASA: Former boss approved contract for purchase of phones to company not pre-qualified – Court told
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos and presided over by Justice Rita-Ofili Ajumogobia was, Tuesday, told that a…
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Gov. Ambode appoints chairman, secretary for Security Trust Fund
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday, approved the appointment of Mr Oye Hassan–Odukale as the new Chairman of the…
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NSCDC parades 8 for oil theft in Bayelsa
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said, Tuesday, it arrested eight persons involved in illegal…
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Create enabling environment to prepare youths for leadership positions in future — Bishop Kukah urges politicians
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah has called on Nigerian politicians to strive to make politics…
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Day Buhari met Kano whiz kids in India
During his recent trip to India, President Muhammadu Buhari played host to two young ladies from Kano State, who just…
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(Photonews) Taraba Governor-elect, APC State Executive visit Atiku in Abuja
The court ordered governor of Taraba State, Senator A’isha Alhassan and the Taraba State All Progressives Congress (APC) executive paid…
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Oshiomhole’s wife fetes IDPs
AGENE GODWIN, Benin It was fanfare and celebration, Monday, at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at Uhogua near…
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Court orders remand of former Benue governor over allegation N3.1b fraud
A Federal High Court, Abuja, Tuesday, ordered the remand of former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam in the Economic and Financial…
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Deposed Deji appears in Akure court to challenge removal
Anxiety gripped residents of Akure, Ondo State capital, Tuesday, following the public appearance of the deposed Deji of Akure, Prince…
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Governor Wike congratulates Pamela; charges new Miss Nigeria to be worthy ambassador
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has congratulated Miss Pamela Peter-Vigboro Lessi on her emergence as Miss Nigeria 2015. A…
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Aisha Buhari to APC: Fulfil your N5000 stipend, free meal-a-day campaign promises
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has appealed to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), not to renege…
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