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S/African troops deployed to Cape Town to help quell violence
Cape Town, July 18, 2019 South African troops on Thursday, began moving into gang-infested areas of Cape Town to help…
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Struggling Tiger Woods says “Father Time” catching up with him
Portrush (Northern Ireland), July 18, 2019 Tiger Woods fans were hoping his Masters win in April marked a return to…
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NLNG, LCCI promote breakthrough in electric power in Nigeria
Nigeria LNG Limited and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Wednesday called for more efforts in finding solutions…
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Education
Abia Poly begins publication of results online to curtail students’ excesses
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) July 18, 2019 Prof. Ezionye Eboh, Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, says the institution will start…
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Boko Haram kills Army Colonel, Captain, others in Borno ambush
By Abdullahi.Isah,, Maiduguri At least six armed forces personnel, including a colonel and a captain have been confirmed killed in…
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Zenith Bank unveils “Style By Zenith 2.0”
Following the success of the maiden edition, foremost multinational financial services provider, Zenith Bank Plc has announced the launch of…
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Eleven in contention for $100,000 The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2019
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature today, Thursday 18 July, announced the shortlist of 11 drawn from…
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Kidnapped 5-year-old girl in Bayelsa: Mother says baby still held after payment of N1m ransom
Mrs Williams Koroye, mother of a five year old girl kidnapped by an acquaintance simply identified as Ahmed on Thursday…
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EFCC gifts VON Badeh’s forfeited property
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, handed over a choice property forfeited by the…
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Education
Gov. Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Emir of Lafia, HRH Sidi M.…
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Africa
AFCON: Ighalo’s goal secures third-place for Nigeria; Bronze better than nothing, says Okala
Cairo, July 18, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Odion Ighalo’s third minute goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place…
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Politicians kill, judges bury… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice – Proverbs…
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Arts & Entertainment
Eniola Gloria Araromi weds Oluwaseun Gabriel Joseph
The families of Chief and Mrs. Yemi Araromi and Mr. Olusegun and Deaconess Olajumoke Joseph are inviting relatives, friends and…
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Rivers’ ADP supporters jubiliate over Tribunal’s order on INEC documents …INEC to be cross-examined Thursday
It was all joy and jubilation for the supporters of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Rivers State chapter as the Governorship…
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UNGA presidency: Muhammad-Bande attends crucial transition meeting
Muhammad-Bande (left) with Espinosa and other diplomats during a previous UNGA meeting. By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 17, 2019 …
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Health
WHO declares Congo’s Ebola outbreak public health emergency of international concern
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 17, 2019 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday officially declared the current Ebola…
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Africa
NIA boss, Ahmed Rufai emerges Africa Intelligence Committee Chairperson
Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has been appointed Chairperson of the Committee…
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Why NLNG is funding The Nigeria Prize for Science – General Manager, External Relations
Remarks by Mrs Eyono Fatai-William, General Manager, External Relations, Nigeria LNG Limited, at the Business Interactive Workshop between Members…
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Education
40 immigration officers, others graduate from Unilag’s Chinese Institute
A total of 40 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, were among the 552 students of the Confucius Institute…
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Health
Security still tops my agenda for Nigeria – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said successes recorded in degrading terrorists in the North East will be extended to…
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Insecurity: Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Buhari again
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 17, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the President of the Senate, Ahmad…
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Gov Umahi sends list of 16 commissioner nominees to Ebonyi Assembly (See list)
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, July 16, 2019 Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has forwarded list of 16 commissioner nominees including…
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Senate President, Lawan, appoints SA Media, Deputy Chief of Staff
By Julius Toba-Jegede Abuja, July 11, 2019 (NAN) The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has approved the appointments…
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Laying the markers for a new Imo By Steve Osuji
It may seem early in the day but the signs are good; very good indeed. It is such an…
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Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies promo records first star prize winner; Abraka-based retailer wins car
Mr Benjamin Igherighe, a Dangote Cement retailer in Abraka, Delta State has emerged the first grand prize winner of a…
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