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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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News
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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Kachikwu to re-evaluate appointees in petroleum ministry; says FG needs N413 bn for subsidy payments
Newly-inaugurated Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, is set to reassess and re-evaluate the positions of head…
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Alleged N25bn TSA fraud: Senate calls for suspension of remittances to consultancy firm
The Senate, Wednesday, called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Finance to suspend lodgements into…
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Magu officially assumes duty at EFCC, urges staff commitment to duty
Mr Ibrahim Magu assumed duty as Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Abuja on Wednesday, with…
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Senate debunks conspiracy against APC senators
The Senate has debunked an allegation of conspiracy against the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators to handover the Senate to…
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Naira maintains slide at parallel market; exchanges for N232 to dollar
The naira, Wednesday maintained its previous depreciated value at the parallel market. It exchanged for N232 to the dollar, a…
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Dokpesi’s apology, a personal opinion – PDP
National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, said the apology credited to the party’s National Conference…
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FAAN director indicts agency for incessant pilfering of equipment
Director of Airport Operations of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Henry Omeogu, has attributed some of the…
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Winners emerge in Etisalat Prize for Innovation 2015 competition
Telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has unveiled the winners of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Innovation Competition in both the innovative product…
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Fayemi resumes at Solid Minerals ministry; Fashola at Power, Works and Housing
The new ministers, sworn in and assigned portfolios Wednesday, by President Muhammadu Buhari are believed to have hit the ground…
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Business and Economy
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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How ex-governor Igbinedion abused office to enrich father — Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has thrown more light into his government’s plan to look into…
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Gov. Wike inaugurates Governing Councils of tertiary institutions
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, Wednesday, inaugurated four Governing Councils of the state-owned tertiary institutions at the Government House,…
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