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Ambode lauds Supreme Court ruling affirming election victory
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday, described the Supreme Court ruling upholding his victory at the April 11, 2015…
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President Buhari directs HOS to proceed on terminal leave
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Head Of Service (HOS) of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi to proceed on terminal leave…
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Buhari meets Tambuwal, Wamakko over ministerial nominee, Abubakar
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, along with Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, held a ‘fruitful’ one hour discussion with President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Ambode commends role of U.S in 2015 elections; as country commits to deepening democracy in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, commended the efforts of the United States of America in ensuring peaceful democratic…
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FRSC to recruit credible marshals
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Edo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Tuesday, said only persons of credible…
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Lead Story
I will advocate publicly for legislation against child marriage – Aisha Buhari
Activities commemorating this year’s International Day of the Girl Child ended, Tuesday, with the investiture of Mrs. Aisha Buhari the…
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Flooding: Rivers waste management agency says buildings on creeks, canals would be demolished
Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), has reiterated its plea to the residents in the state to adequately remove and…
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Police set up Scholarship Foundation for officers’ children
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase has set up a scholarship foundation geared towards sponsoring talented children…
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African Standby Force commences first military exercises
Members of the African Union’s new 25,000-strong multinational standby force are gathering to begin field training for the first time.…
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Police deploy FSARS for Kogi, Bayelsa gubernatorial elections
Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States, in November and December 2015, respectively, the Nigeria police…
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EFCC arraigns prison officer over N3.9m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Monday, arraigned one Onoja Osita Kingsley, a Prison Officer, before Justice A.V. Agishir…
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Suspension of four LG chiefs not political —Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has further explained reasons for the recent suspension of four local…
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Emenike announces retirement from international football
Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike, Tuesday announced his retirement from international football, after a barren spell in front of goal.…
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FIFA confirms February 2016 election date
FIFA’s executive committee reiterated readiness, Tuesday, to hold the election for a new president to replace Sepp Blatter next February.…
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Sports
Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after one year in jail
Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s double-amputee “Blade Runner”, was released on parole late Monday, just short of a year into his…
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Yaya Toure, only African named in 23-man shortlist for 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award
African footballer of the year, Manchester City‘s Yaya Toure from Ivory Coast, is the only African in the 23-man shortlist…
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SEC moves to deepen non-interest segment of capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restated its determination to deepen the non-interest segment of the Nigerian capital markets…
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FG to merge data from BVN, National ID Card by 2016 — NIBSS
The Federal Government has revealed plans to merge data from both the ongoing bank customers’ bank verification numbers (BVN) with…
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Senate again postpones Amaechi’s screening to Wednesday
The Nigeria Senate, Tuesday morning, again deferred the screening of embattled former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, being one…
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250,000 die in road accidents annually in China — WHO
More than 250,000 people are killed on China’s notoriously dangerous roads every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said —…
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Lamorde to Amnesty Int’l: We don’t obtain suspects’ statements under duress
The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has debunked allegations that suspects being investigated for alleged corrupt…
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Arts & Entertainment
British Council brings together disabled, non-disabled dancers for Dis Fix project
As part of United Kingdom/Nigeria 2015–16, the British Council, over the weekend brought together disabled and non-disabled artists for a…
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Arts & Entertainment
David Oyelowo, Daniel Craig to star in Shakespeare’s Othello
British-Nigerian star David Oyelowo and another James Bond star, British actor Daniel Craig are to star together in an Off…
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Business and Economy
All-new Optima: Embodying evolution of Kia’s midsize sedans
With the release of the fourth generation Optima in April, Kia has continued to revolutionize and advance its line up…
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Alamieyeseigha: Premium Times threatens to sue The Source Magazine
The Premium Times’ press statement is reproduced below: The Source Magazine’s Unprovoked Attack on PREMIUM TIMES: Our Stand Our attention…
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