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President Buhari’s list of ministers now ready
The list of ministers to be appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari is ready, as confirmed by Special adviser on Media…
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Arts & Entertainment
DStv adds TCM Channel to Compact Plus
From 1 October 2015, viewers will be spoiled for choice as DStv adds more entertainment channels to DStv packages. DStv…
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Local
Gamaliel Onosode dies at 82
Elder statesman, Gamaliel Onosode has died aged 82. Onosode reportedly died, Tuesday morning, at the Gold Cross Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos,…
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Hajj stampede update: Nigerian official, others question actual death toll
Officials from several countries have said that more than 1,000 people died in last week’s stampede near Mecca during the…
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Africa
New wave of killings shatters peace in CAR — Amnesty Int’l alerts
The new wave of violence which has left dozens of civilians dead and at least 100 injured highlights the fragility…
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Sports
FIFA bans Jack Warner for life from football activities
Former FIFA vice-president, who hugely facilitated Nigeria’s hosting of the 1999 Youth World Championships, Jack Warner, has been banned from…
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Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Benin
AGENE GODWIN, Benin RESIDENTS of parts of Benin City, the Edo State capital, were, Monday, left counting their losses following…
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Nigeria’s teledensity grew by 7.08% in 6 months — NCC
The teledensity in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry increased by 7.08 per cent within six months, according to data provided by the…
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PDP will win Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections – Jibrin, BOT Secretary
Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, has claimed that the party has been making…
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Africa
Hajj stampede: Buhari directs NAHCON, embassy to account for all Nigerian fatalities; as S/Arabia issues more images of victims
The death toll from last Thursday stampede in Mina, Mecca which claimed the lives of 769 Muslims, including 54 Nigerians,…
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Sports
Oliseh names 19 for Oct 5 CHAN qualifying fixture
Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh has invited 19 domestic professionals for next month’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against…
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Sports
UEFA Champions League: Olympiakos’ Brown Ideye looking forward to taking on Arsenal
Former West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye has said he has nothing to prove as he prepares to make a…
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Lead Story
APC confirms cancellation of Bayelsa governorship primary; New venue to be announced
Sequel to the objections raised by the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Governorship Primary Elections Committee, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, as…
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Be alert, resist hawks around the Presidency out to derail democracy – PDP charges Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Nigerians to be alert and join hands with it to resist “hawks…
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Local
NAHCON confirms 54 Nigerian fatalities in Hajj stampede; as Iran joins JNI in call for probe
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of 54 Nigerians in last Thursday’s deadly stampede in…
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Business and Economy
Dangote set to commission Tanzanian cement plant Oct. 10
Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement is set to commission its new 3.0 million metric tonnes per annum cement plant…
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Local
Ambode declares 2015/2016 Legal Year open; Reiterates commitment to legal reforms
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, reiterated his commitment to carry out legal reforms in the state, just as…
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Kwara’s Next Entrepreneur Scheme geared towards promoting youth employment–Ahmed
Governor Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has said that the Kwara State’s Next Entrepreneur Scheme introduced recently by his administration, which provides…
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Local
Convene NEC to select new chairman now or…; Secondus gets 7-day ultimatum
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has been given a 7-day ultimatum within which…
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Sports
Pele: I’d rather play for Arsenal than Chelsea
Pele has only gone and got himself involved in the Arsenal versus Chelsea debate. The legendary Brazilian striker, who alongside…
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Who is the winner in the Saraki ordeal?
Jideofor Adibe The ongoing travails of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his fight-backs provide incredible excitement to political spectators…
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Obaji bags Champion of Education Award
Nigerian education and child rights campaigner, Philip Obaji has received the Champion of Education for Peace and Development Award. Obaji…
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