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(OPINION) The military’s misadventure in Burkina Faso by Jideofor Adibe
The September 17, 2015 coup in Burkina Faso against the country’s interim leadership contains important lessons in democratic consolidation in…
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Gunman kills nine at Oregon school, dies in shootout with police
A gunman stalked onto an Oregon college campus, Thursday and opened fire, killing nine people and wounding seven before police…
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Business and Economy
ICAEW’s latest Economic Insight report projects mid-term growth for Nigeria’s economy
Nigeria is expected to experience growth in the medium term helped by higher oil prices and the implementation of reforms,…
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Governor Ugwuanyi reiterates commitment to democracy dividends for Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reassured the people of the state of his full commitment to fulfil his…
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(Opinion) Why I am ‘against’ anti-corruption war
By Idang Alibi As a person, I hate corruption utterly and wish that it should be rooted out completely from…
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Bayelsa Guber Poll: Sylva ‘unelectable’ — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Thursday dismissed the ambition of a former governor of the state and…
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Dozens feared dead as explosions mar Independence Day celebrations in Maiduguri
A series of explosions rocked the city of Maiduguri, Borno state, on Thursday, with casualties feared, witnesses and police said.…
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Sports
Nigerian–born Tottenham’s Dele Alli ‘speechless’ over England call-up
Tottenham’s Dele Alli says he was left “speechless” by his maiden England call-up, just five months after playing in League…
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Sports
Nigeria climbs one step in latest FIFA ranking
The August edition of the latest FIFA ranking released, Thursday, has seen Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb a step up to…
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Nigeria @ 55: Cooperate with government at all levels, Ambode urges Nigerians
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged Nigerians and Lagosians to cooperate with their respective government at the…
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At 55, Nigeria reclaiming her lost glory , says Oshiomhole
AGENE GODWIN ,Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says Nigeria has started to reclaim her lost glory in the…
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Independence Day: Nothing much to celebrate –Fayose
Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has opted for a low-key celebration of the 55th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria even…
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Independence Day: Nigeria will overcome myriad of problems –Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has posited that the country has a lot to celebrate despite the multitude of…
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Independence Day, unhappy birthday for victims of bomb blasts —SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has described the 55th anniversary of independence today as “unhappy birthday for hundreds of…
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Sports
Ambode targets sports to boost job creation, tourism
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s plans to use sports as a veritable tool that would…
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News
(For the Record) Nigeria @ 55: Full text of President Buhari’s speech
October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because…
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Lead Story
Independence Day: Be patient with me — Buhari asks Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, asked Nigerians to be patient with his four-month search for a government to tackle the country’s worst…
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Nigeria @55: Dogara congratulates Nigerians
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary…
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Commodity exporters yet to feel effects of lower prices — IMF report
Economic growth in commodity-exporting countries is likely to slow more amid expectations for further weakness in commodity prices, particularly of…
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Sports
Nigerian football fans set up alternative English Premier League – on Twitter
On weekends in Nigeria, getting together to watch the English Premier League features on almost everyone’s to-do list. Bars and…
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Again, Sylva declared winner of Bayelsa Governorship Primary election
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Governorship Electoral Panel for Bayelsa State, Brigadier Gen. Mansur Dan Ali,…
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Shell declares force majeure on Forcados exports
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has declared force majeure on exports from Forcados…
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Be reassured, I’ll deliver on promises to advance the frontiers of development – Gov.Ugwuanyi
Being the goodwill message of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on the occasion of the 55th Independence Anniversary of…
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Patriotism, selfless service, true essence of our independence – Ambode; …Greets Nigerians as nation celebrates 55th Anniversary
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday congratulated Nigerians as the nation marks its 55th Independence Anniversary as a…
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Nigeria @ 55: Dickson preaches peace, congratulates Bayelsans on 19 years anniversary
As Nigeria celebrates 55 years of independence and Bayelsa marks 19 years of its creation, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has…
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