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Ihedioha meets Buhari, seeks presidential intervention on infrastructure devt. in Imo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 22, 2019 Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State on Monday met behind closed doors with…
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Abuja boils: Police claim Shiites shot DCP Umar; Group says they never carry arms; Several feared dead; 54 suspects arrested
The Nigerian Police has confirmed the death of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, FCT Command, DCP…
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Alleged N7.6bn fraud: Ex-Abia Gov, Kalu opens defence as Court adjourns to Aug 26
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday, July 22, 2019, opened his defence in an alleged…
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President Buhari sets target for electricity sector, says 11, 000 mgw achievable by 2023; Implementation agreement for Electrification Roadmap signed; How the deal was struck
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, challenged stakeholders in the electricity sector to improve supply to Nigerians, urging them…
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Gov. Inuwa releases N110 million to address Gombe water scarcity
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya has ordered the release of the sum of N110 million to the State…
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Supreme Court rejects APC’s application to reclaim Zamfara
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, July 22, 2019 The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an application seeking a review of its…
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Critics of open governance can’t distract me – Makinde …Says Oyo open to investors
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that critics of his style of open governance cannot distract his government…
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Influential Pogba must stay at Man United, says Mata
Manchester (U.K.), July 22, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is a positive influence in the dressing room and…
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Police confirm abduction of 4 expatriates in Kwara
By Usman Aliyu Gbugbu (Kwara), July 21, 2019 The Kwara command of Nigeria Police has confirmed that a gang of…
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N2trn spent on constituency projects since 2000 without results , says ICPC
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 21, 2019 The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji…
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Anambra is truly the Light of the Nation – C. Don Adinuba
In this interview with The News Chronicle, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, C Don Adinuba talks about his experiences…
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Am being persecuted because I refused to share state’s money with people who brought me to power – Obaseki; Fingers Oshiomhole as mastermind of crisis
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says the crisis rocking the state’s House of Assembly is because of his refusal to spend…
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ISWAP responsible for attack on Col. Kenneth Elemele, others
It has been revealed that heavily armed fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were responsible for…
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Arts & Entertainment
COZA: Bisola, Timi Dakolo invited by Police to aid investigation
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it has invited Bisola and Timi Dakolo as part of an on-going police…
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Makinde’s asset declaration: Beyond a hollow ritual By Sufuyan Ojeifo
By making public the contents of his asset declaration form submitted at the Oyo State office of the Code of…
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Patricio saves 3 penalty kicks to deny Manchester City Asia Trophy win
Shanghai (China), July 20, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Rui Patricio saved three penalty kicks as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League (EPL)…
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Tribunal: Obi urges Nigerians to remain hopeful
Chimezie Anaso Awka, July 20, 2019 Mr Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the last…
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Insecurity: Osinbajo confers with Ogun monarchs
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Sagamu (Ogun) July 20, 2019 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday held consultations with the Akarigbo of…
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Killings by bandits: Villagers drop dead body at Zamfara govt. house in protest
By Abubakar Ahmed Gusau, July 21, 2019 Over 100 villagers from Jirrawa community in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara…
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No faction in Abia APGA, says State Working Committee
By Leo Okachie Umuahia, July 20, 2019 The State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in…
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Colonel killed by Boko Haram: Gov. Wike sets up Education Trust Fund for late Ken Elemele’s children
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has established an Educational Trust Fund to train the four children of Rivers state-born, …
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FAAN assures travellers of adequate security following Friday’s breach
By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, July 20, 2019 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and airport users…
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IPMAN Prohibition Order: Ugwuanyi constitutes committee
Following an Executive Order recently issued by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State prohibiting the activities of the Independent Petroleum…
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Business and Economy
Leo Stan Ekeh speaks at Heartland Professionals Network inauguration; Gov. Ihedioha is Special Guest of Honor
Heartland Professionals Network – HPN, a multi-sectoral organization of Imo State, Nigeria Professionals will hold its inauguration ceremony on Thursday,…
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Africa
Algeria win 2019 AFCON with early goal over Senegal
Cairo, July 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the second time on Friday when…
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