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Africa
Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses first tranche of $5m partnership commitment from African Development Bank • AfDB joins TEF Programme catalysing entrepreneurship across Africa
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African…
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Motorcycle ban: “Don’t put heavy yoke on Lagosians,” Labour Party tells Sanwo-Olu
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Feb. 4, 2014 The Labour Party, Lagos State Chapter, on Tuesday asked the Lagos State Government…
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Lagos Police Command, Nigeria holds End of Year party
The Lagos State Police Command held its End of the Year party at POWA Hall, Ikeja G.R.A. Lagos on Sunday,…
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Police rescue 4 kidnap victims in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Feb. 10 2020 The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday rescued four…
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Arts & Entertainment
Professional Women Engineers, Lagos Chapter hold New Year party/Lecture
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos State Chapter, held its New Year party and a Lecture…
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Africa
How Agrikore boosts diversification of Nigeria’s economy
When he assumed office in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari made a passionate appeal to youth to engage in agriculture as…
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Boko Haram: President Buhari condemns ‘cowardly, murderous’ attacks in Maiduguri
President Buhari has commiserated with families of victims of attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, assuring them that his administration will…
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EFCC arraigns Adoke, Aliyu again, released on bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 10, 2020, arraigned the former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed…
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President Buhari congratulates D’Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigeria’s female Basket Ball team, D’Tigress, for qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, urging…
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Fayemi receives draft legal framework for Amotekun; Inaugurates first female HOS
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday received the draft copy of the proposed bill for the…
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Buhari, Lawan mourn Sen. Ignatius Longjan
Abuja, Feb. 10, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the National Assembly, government and people of Plateau…
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EFCC arrests FBI suspect, Festus Akinyemi Abiona, wanted for $2.5m internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 38-year–old man, Festus Akinyemi Abiona who was indicted by the Federal Bureau of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo: Passage of the Guru of Fourth Dimension By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
They no longer make men like Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo. In his cherished lifetime he spoke truth to power with unconquerable…
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Education
Save the Children International signs MoU with Gombe, commend education budget
Save the Children International (SCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs and…
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Alleged N170m FIRS contract: Complainant causes drama, weeps, rolls in court
The long-drawn saga over an alleged N170m Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) contract involving Benjamin Joseph, self-acclaimed Managing Director of…
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Arts & Entertainment
US Consulate General Lagos holds program on Role of African Media
The Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria, is holding the second part of its program…
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After BREXIT, enter YEXIT! By Bola Bolawole
“Few individuals want to willingly invite their death. Yet many will be found who are prepared to fight fearlessly for…
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Zenith Bank promotes women empowerment with Z-Woman
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc has introduced a new product, Z-Woman, which is focused on empowering female business…
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Panic in Nekede over hyena escape from Imo zoo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Feb. 10, 2020 There was serious panic in Nekede, near Owerri, on Monday morning, following the…
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Africa
Malawi Presidential Election: Rawlings applauds Malawi Constitutional Court for rejecting US$20m bribes
The former President of Ghana, Dr Jerry Rawlings, has, over the weekend, applauded the decision of Malawi’s Constitutional Court, which…
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Konga Travel unveils new promo, offers travelers chauffeur-driven ride to airport in Rolls Royce
Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has rolled out a special promo offering prospective customers…
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Education
Ebonyi Varsity crisis: Ex NANS President wades in, says gov Umahi should act fast
A former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Chinonso Obasi, would mediate in the face-off between students…
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S/East govs ready with security outfit; to provide details to FG soon
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 9, 2020 The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) has promised to provide the Federal Government…
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Governors, others storm Ekiti for Fayemi’s 55th birthday celebration; Clergyman urges politicians to put people first
The Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Revd Emmanuel Badejo has called on political leaders in the country to put the…
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