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U.S-based Edo interest group condemns attack on Igarra by robbers
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A United States of America-based group; the Igarra Progressive Union (IPU), Thursday, condemned Tuesday’s robbery attack in…
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Traffic gridlock & robberies: Ambode reads riot act to okada operators, others; issues 90-day ultimatum to tank farm owners
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday, read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, commercial…
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News
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amuneke expects tough Mali challenge in final
Nigeria head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said he is expecting “an interesting challenge” against Mali in this Sunday’s all-African FIFA…
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Dickson: Diversification, way out of economic challenges; urges Bayelsans to brace up for tough times
Following the recent comments credited to President Muhammadu Buhari that the nation was in a difficult financial situation, Governor Seriake…
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Ogun govt raises alarm over killer ‘ponmo’
The Ogun State government has raised an alarm over the discovery of poisonous cattle hide and skin otherwise known as…
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PDP to President Buhari: Resign now
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has expressed concern over the poor governance posture…
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Arts & Entertainment
Road To Yesterday film to close AFRIFF 2015
The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) has announced that its much-acclaimed feature film debut, Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris…
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Construction industry in ‘dire straits’ – Julius Berger boss; as TUC slams slow pace of Buhari administration
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has flayed what it described as ‘the slow pace of the current administration…
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NERC issues 126 licences to power plants – Commissioner
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Thursday, disclosed that it has issued 126 licences since it was established. Commissioner in…
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NLC to FG: Tax multinationals appropriately
President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, has called on the Federal Government to appropriately tax multinational companies operating…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank emerges most traded stock; as Investors stake N5.07bn on sell pressure
The volume of shares traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Thursday increased by 62.56 per cent amid sell pressure.…
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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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Local
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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Local
(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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Local
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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Local
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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