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Lagos Assembly set to hold town hall meetings in 40 constituencies
The Lagos State House of Assembly, Thursday, announced that its members would hold town hall meetings across the state’s 40…
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N5000 stipend: Fullfil your election campaign promise – HURIWA tells Buhari
Rights advocates in the country, the Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to fulfil…
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(Opinion) Attah, the grandfather who yaps like a toddler
UDUAKOBONG KANICO “I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, and I have kept…
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Don’t go ahead with your planned violent protests – IGP warns IPOB
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has warned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to discontinue with…
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We will pay social security to 25 million vulnerable Nigerians – APC re-assures
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that it will not renege on its campaign promise to pay 5,000…
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Africa
Under 17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets defeat Mexico; qualify for finals against Mali
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have defeated Mexico’s Under 17 team to qualify for the finals of the Under-17 World Cup tournament…
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(OPINION) Biafra and the new secessionist threats by Jideofor Adibe
The recent upsurge in the activities of groups agitating for the Republic of Biafra has continued to raise concerns among…
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(OPINION) Buhari, bring back our roads! by Tayo Ogunbiyi
Of late, passing through the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has become a very excruciating experience. For those who work in Lagos but…
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Africa
MTN: We will not yield to pressure – NCC; as VP Osinbajo leads negotiating team
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will not yield to pressure to reduce the $5.2bn fined imposed on mobile…
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14 month-old survivor of South Sudan plane crash now conscious
The 14-month old girl who survived, Wednesday’s plane crash in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, is now conscious, doctors say. The girl…
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Wike: Why we went to Appeal Court – PDP Rivers
Following the suit filed at the Appeal Court by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike over the nullification of his election…
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Obiano reassures APGA, ndi Anambra of commitment to party programmes
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has restated his commitment to fulfilling promises made to party faithful as well as people…
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Gov. Okorocha insists on concession of Imo parastatals, agencies
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has restated his resolve to continue with the planned concession of some public parastatals…
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Military now terrorising Nembe communities — CLO writes President Buhari
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) in Bayelsa state has accused the Nigeria military deployed to Nembe community…
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INEC clears 663,639 voters for Dec. 5 Bayelsa guber poll
NEDU MARK, Yenogoa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday, officially released the lists of legible voters for the 2016…
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President Buhari approves expansion of Nigeria’s maritime boundaries
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday approved the continuation of efforts by the National Boundary Commission to significantly expand the nation’s maritime…
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Business and Economy
Arik Air rewards passengers big with surprise gifts
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, is rewarding passengers with surprise gifts mid-flight in what the company calls…
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New Bauchi police commissioner seeks public support, vows to stem criminality
RUTH DAVID, Bauchi The newly deployed Bauchi state police commissioner, Baba Tijjani, has called on the public to support him…
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N5000 stipend: APC senators acting out party script – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Wednesday’s rejection by the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators of the N5,000 monthly…
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Assets declaration: SERAP urges NBA to probe Saraki’s lawyers for walking out on CCT
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to “urgently investigate the conduct of…
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Boko Haram: Army opens media office in Maiduguri
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri For effective counter insurgency war in the North-East, the Nigerian Army has opened a media centre in…
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Buhari warns ministers-designate to shun waste, impunity
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, warned his ministers-designate against waste of resources and impunity, urging them to key into the change…
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Arts & Entertainment
I’m a fan of Nollywood — Mimiko; assures on best 2015 BON awards
Ondo State governor and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has opened up on…
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PDP national leaders to present Dickson with party flag, Nov. 20
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The National leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to storm Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital,…
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