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Truck crushes Army officer in Ogun
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Aug. 23, 2019 A truck loaded with granite on Friday crushed an Army officer identified as…
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Ikeazor promises to speak for pensioners as she leaves PTAD
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Aug. 22, 2019 The Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, has assured pensioners…
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Desertification threatens livelihood of 40m Nigerians – Ministry of Environment
By Mohammed Mamman Nangere (Yobe), Aug. 22, 2019 The Federal Ministry of Environment says 35 per cent of Nigeria’s land…
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OPEC congratulates Sylva, Minister of State Petroleum
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 21, 2019 The Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mr Mohammad…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi directs council chairmen to mount vigilante security checkpoints ..As state govt condemns alleged killing of woman at Emene
The Enugu State Government has condemned the alleged murder of a woman in a farmland at Nchatancha community in Emene,…
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2013: Abia advisory council endorses power shift to Abia north
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, August 22, 2019 The Abia State Advisory and Merit Award Council has formally declared its support…
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Rev. Fr. Dr. Erasmus Okere of Igbo Catholic Church, New Jersey, USA celebrates 25 years of Ordination; Bishop Obinna attends
The Administrator of the Igbo Catholic Church (ICC) of Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America, Reverend Father Dr.…
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Be relentless, Buhari tells ministers (See names of Ministers & their portfolios)
By Diana Omueza/Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Aug 21, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has directed ministers to be relentless in delivering services…
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Alleged kidnap kingpin, Wadume, implicates Army in trending video … Joint Security Panel worried
The panel set up by the military high command to look into strained inter-agency relations between the Nigerian Army and…
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Army dismisses soldier, Ajayi Johnson, for killing Okada rider in Abia
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Ajayi Johnson, who was arrested for killing an Okada rider, Mr Chimaobi Nwaogwu…
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Presidential Retreat ends, Ministers designate set for inauguration – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 20, 2019 The two-day Presidential Retreat hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari came to an end…
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Embassy demands investigations into alleged killing of Nigerian medical doctor in Ukraine
By Joy Kaka Abuja, Aug. 20, 2019 The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has petitioned the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Trump lauds British prime minister Boris Johnson as ‘far superior’
Washington, Aug. 20, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump has lauded Britain’s new Prime Minister , saying that he is “going…
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Robbers attack Nasarawa Deputy Governor’s convoy, kill 3 policemen
By Isaac Ukpoju Lafia, Aug. 20, 2019 Suspected armed robbers on Tuesday attacked the convoy of Nasarawa State Deputy Governor,…
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Enugu Airport closure ‘ll adversely affect socioeconomic activities in South-East – Lawmaker
By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Aug. 20,2019 Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, on Tuesday expressed concern…
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Business and Economy
Zinox, EdVigor re-train over 1000 teachers, pledge to take citizenship-leadership outreach across Nigeria
Foremost technology giant, Zinox Technologies Ltd. has partnered with EdVigor, an outreach of Harvard-trained resource experts versed in the development…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi joins priests to bid late Fr. Offu farewell …As Enugu Catholic Diocese lauds gov’s efforts on security
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday, joined Bishop Callistus Onaga of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu and other…
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EFCC search: Ambode says no cause for alarm; Citizens chase away EFCC agents
Former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday urged his supporters and the general public to remain calm…
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Police re-arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala Wadume
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have re-arrested the notorious kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume. He was re-arrested in the…
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EU to prioritize opportunities for Nigerian youths
Nigerian Youths at the International Youths Day (IYD) Lagos, Aug. 20, 2019 The European Union (EU) said it would…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates cabinet, charges members on service delivery …Commissioners, Special Advisers get portfolios
All roads led to Alausa – the seat of Lagos State Government – on Tuesday for an August occasion. Governor…
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Full list of Commissioners and Special Advisers appointed by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State
COMMISSIONERS: Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo (Finance) Mr. Tunji Bello (Water Resources and Environment) Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education) Prof. Akin Abayomi…
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Abaribe closes case at tribunal after calling 4 witnesses
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Aug. 20, 2019 Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday closed his…
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Zenith Bank celebrates D’Tigress on back-to-back Afrobasket Championship victory
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress,…
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Dapo Abiodun: Celebrating 100 days of nothingness By Yemi Babalogbon
When five power blocs came together in April to support the governorship ambition of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the narrative they…
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