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Soku oilfields dispute won’t divide Rivers, Bayelsa States – Gov. Dickson; Explains sack of 3,000 political appointees
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa says the state has no interest in taking over parts of Rivers surrounding the disputed…
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20m Nigerians in Diaspora deserve voting right – Dabiri-Erewa
Ariwodola Idowu Ado-Ekiti, Dec 21, 2019 Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDC), on Saturday said…
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Dangote Refinery, a pride to Africa — Nigerian Governors’ Forum
L-R:r President Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote with Governors Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna; Dapo Abiodun, Ogun and…
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Former skipper Arteta returns as Arsenal manager
London, Dec. 20,2019 New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is confident he will have the London club challenging for…
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Business and Economy
Lagos-Ibadan rail: Amechi detects compromise, orders stoppage of work
By Yemi Adeleye/Lucy Ogalue Lagos, Dec, 20, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday ordered stoppage of…
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Senate adjourns to Jan. 28 for Christmas
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Dec. 20, 2019 The Senate on Friday adjourned sitting to Jan. 28, 2020 for the Christmas…
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Ihedioha, Ohakim, others eulogise late Imo monarch
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Dec. 20, 2019 Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo and former Gov. Ikedi Ohakim on Friday paid…
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Police arrest suspect for allegedly beheading 5-yr-old boy after raping mother
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Dec. 21, 2019 The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old commercial motorcyclist for allegedly…
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U.S. Senate approves 1.4-trn-dollar budget likely avoiding shutdown
Washington, Dec. 20, 2019 The U.S. Senate has passed a 1.4-trillion-dollar spending package that is expected to be signed into…
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President Buhari mourns Sen. Uwajumogu
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Dec. 19, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness and shock over the passing of…
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Business and Economy
Yuletide: Enugu govt offers free Enugu-Owerri airport shuttle for residents
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State in furtherance of his administration’s efforts to assist indigenes and residents of the state…
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Adoke returns to Nigeria, faces corruption charges
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Dec. 19, 2019 The former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed…
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How Nigerian press contributed to collapse of First Republic – Adedayo
By Oluwabukola Akanni Ibadan, Dec. 19, 2019 Dr Festus Adedayo, a Special Adviser on Media in the former Abiola Ajimobi …
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Africa
Zlatan, Perruzi, Patoranking, others for 2019 Miss Africa pageant in Calabar
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Dec. 19, 2019 Top music acts, including Zlatan, Perruzi and Patoranking, are among celebrity artistes lined…
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President Buhari commissions 628 Cadets, urges Police to maintain professionalism
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Kano urged the Nigeria Police Force to uphold the trust reposed on them by Nigerians…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari congratulates GOCOP President, Dotun Oladipo, on 50th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the media in celebrating the 50th birthday anniversary of renowned journalist and communication consultant, Dotun Oladipo,…
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Pope’s Scholas Ocurrentes Foundation coming to Nigeria
The globally-acclaimed Foundation created and promoted by Pope Francis, the Scholas Ocurrentes Foundation, is working to come to Nigeria! The…
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Senate President, Deputy mourn Senator Ben Uwajumogu
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, have expressed shock and sadness…
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Obi expresses shock over Senator Uwajumogu’s death, hails legacies
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed…
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Business and Economy
Gov. Ugwuanyi presents N169.56 billion 2020 budget proposal …earmarks more legacy projects
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, presented a budget proposal of one hundred and sixty nine billion, five…
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Trump impeached by House of Reps for alleged abuse of power; Senate holds the ace
New York, Dec. 19, 2019 The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of…
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Towering Ronaldo header sends Juventus top of Serie A
Milan (Italy), Dec. 19, 2019 A superb Cristiano Ronaldo header sent Juventus three points clear in Serie A with a…
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Barca, Real Madrid share spoils in rare goalless “Clasico’’
Barcelona (Spain), Dec. 19, 2019 Real Madrid outplayed FC Barcelona for large parts of Wednesday’s La Liga clash but were…
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