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Business and Economy
Cash transfers: FG alarmed over extortion of beneficiaries
By Racheal Ishaya Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 The Federal Government has raised concerns over reports that some beneficiaries of its…
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Gunmen kidnap Bayelsa Agric Commissioner’s father
Gunmen on Wednesday night abducted the father of the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Doodei Week. Police Public Relations…
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Local
Gov. Ihedioha wants security agencies to rid state of criminals
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Oct. 3, 2019 Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo has urged security agencies in the state to…
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EU tells Britain ‘further work’ needed as Johnson addresses lawmakers
Brussels, Oct. 3, 2019 The European Commission said it is prepared to “constructively engage” with Britain’s new proposal to tweak…
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Business and Economy
Oil slips further below $58 as economic gloom weighs
London, Oct. 3, 2019 Oil slipped further below 58 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pressured by concerns about global economic…
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Africa
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Local
Nigeria at 59: Anambra Lawmakers task political leaders on truth, transformational policies
By Lucy Osuizigbo Awka, Oct. 3, 2019 Lawmakers at Anambra House of Assembly, on Thursday said the greatest independence gift…
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Local
P&ID Case: FG to appeal $200m conditional award for stay of execution
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Oct. 2, 2019 The Federal Government will appeal the order of a UK commercial court awarding…
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Local
CBN tasks financial institutions on technology to remain in business
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 2, 2019 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday urged financial institutions and organisations…
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Local
Jubilation in Sokoto as Tribunal affirms election of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Oct. 2, 2019 Residents of Sokoto, mostly youths, trooped to the streets bearing posters of the…
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Police arrest 2 fake soldiers in Rivers
By Omuboye Sukubo Port Harcourt, Oct. 2, 2019 The Police Command in Rivers says it intercepted and arrested two fake…
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Local
Zenith Bank Women Basketball League: Nigeria Army defeats Taraba Hurricanes 73-40
By Kayode Adebiyi Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 Nigerian Army Basketball Club on Wednesday in Abuja defeated Taraba Hurricanes 73-40 at…
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Local
Suarez double as Barca fight back to sink Inter
Barcelona, Oct. 2, 2019 Luis Suarez scored two classy goals to inspire Barcelona to a 2-1 comeback win over Inter…
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Faith
Panam Percy Paul, others hold praise festival to promote unity in middle belt
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Oct. 2, 2019 Nigerian Gospel Singer, Panam Percy Paul says about 22 artistes will converge on…
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Local
Liverpool win 7-goal thriller after stunning Salzburg fightback
Liverpool (UK), Oct. 2, 2019 European champions, Liverpool, gave up a three-goal lead to Austria’s Salzburg before recovering to win…
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Local
$9.6bn Judgment Debt: FG details shady deals of P&ID
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Oct. 2, 2018 The Federal Government has given details of fraudulent circumstances surrounding the Gas Supply…
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Local
Minimum wage: Labour set for strike, Oct. 16 if…
By Tosin Kolade Abuja, Oct. 2, 2019 Organised labour on Wednesday threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from Oct.…
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Plateau Governorship tussle: Useni, PDP to appeal tribunal’s judgment
By Thompson Yamput Jos, Oct. 2, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Governorship candidate, rtd Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni…
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Local
Bus loaded with passengers plunges into Ososa river in Ogun
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Oct. 2, 2019 A commercial bus fully loaded with passengers has plunged into Ososa river on…
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Africa
Buhari arrives S/Africa for State Visit, Bi-National Commission meeting
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived Pretoria, South Africa, for a state visit…
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Health
Kwara flags off nutrition treatments for children, pregnant women
Kwara State Government on Wednesday flagged off a statewide campaign against chronic malnutrition in the state, with the Accelerating Nutrition…
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Local
Superb Willian strike earns Chelsea win at Lille
Lille (France), Oct 2, 2019 A brilliant late strike by Willian earned an otherwise unimpressive Chelsea a 2-1 win at…
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Local
NDLEA intercepts 500kg of Indian hemp, destroys farmland in Kwara
By Mujidat Oyewole Ilorin, Oct. 2, 2019 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Wednesday that it had…
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Local
Tribunal upholds election of Gov. Ganduje, dismisses PDP’s petition
By Ramatu Garba Kano, Oct. 2, 2019 The Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal presided over by Justice Halima Shamaki has…
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Health
Mrs Okowa denies receiving N3.5bn from U.S
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Oct. 2, 2019 Dame Edith Okowa, wife of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has denied receiving…
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