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On-going Obaship tussles at Owo… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 With the late Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi 111’s rites of passage completed, the race for the…
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Insecurity: Sanwo-Olu, South West Govs renew call for state police; Promise permanent solution to security challenge in South West
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Tuesday joined his counterparts in the South West to renew the call for…
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Amaechi raises alarm on plot to smear him
Immediate past Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has alerted of a plot being hatched by some individuals to smear…
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Abuja-based businessman joins Bayelsa governorship race
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, June 27, 2019 An Abuja based businessman, Preye Aganaba, on Thursday declared intention to run for…
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Human trafficking: 20,000 Edo, Delta girls trapped in Mali, says NAPTIP
By Deborah Coker Okpekpe (Edo), June 27, 2019 National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says about…
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Business and Economy
200 Abia maize farmers to benefit from CBN Anchor Borrower Programme, says bank official
Leo Okachie Umuahia, June 27, 2019 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a loan facility for at least…
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Nigeria writes British Parliamentary group, denies persecution of Christians – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 27, 20219 The Nigerian Government has repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern…
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Osinbajo-Pence meeting: Economy, military assistance, countering terrorism on spotlight
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja. June 27, 2019 Economy, military assistance, countering extremism and terrorism were highlighted at a meeting between…
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Only unity among Yorubas will ensure development – Gov Makinde; Gani Adams warns S/West governors against ceding land for cattle ranches
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that the Yoruba people must remain united if they hope to achieve…
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Africa
President Buhari condemns coup in Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the coup attempt in Ethiopia last Saturday and urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint…
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UNGA president seeks tough actions against human trafficking
By Harrison Arubu UN, June 27, 2019 Outgoing President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, has called…
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OML 25: Rivers govt, Shell, Stakeholder communities meet to resolve contending issues
Rivers State Government has reiterated that the Oil Mining License (OML) 25 must be re-opened for operations with the interest…
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Ugwuanyi inaugurates committees on public service reforms, good governance
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday inaugurated seven-sectoral ad hoc committees that will review the programmes and activities…
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Business and Economy
Lagos-Ibadan Railway project cost $1.58bn – FG
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, June 26, 2019 The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr Sabiu Zakari, says the total…
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FIFA defends VAR ahead of women’s World Cup quarter-finals
Paris, June 26, 2019 FIFA on Wednesday defended its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review system, saying referees had reached a…
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Imo govt’s N50 billion property allegedly missing under Okorocha – Committee
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa 08032800712 Owerri, June 26, 2019 The Committee on the Recovery of Imo Government Property has alleged that…
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Gov Makinde names Oduyoye Political Adviser
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has named a former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and former Publicity…
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Oba of Benin urges communities to nominate credible men into Edo security surveillance team
By Imelda Osayande Benin, June 26, 2019 The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on communities in Edo…
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The Luxury Reporter Magazine celebrates 5th anniversary …Announces International Luxury Conference
The Luxury Reporter Magazine has celebrated its fifth anniversary with a well-attended event by experts in the luxury sector held…
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ADP commiserates with pipeline explosion victims …Condemns Gov. Wike for nonchalance
The candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2019 governorship election, Mr. Victor Fingesi has commiserated with the…
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Forex: CBN boosts market with $210 million
ABUJA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of $210 million into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange…
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Insecurity: Afenifere urges Buhari to beef up police strength
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, June 25, 2019 The pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to recruit…
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Autonomy for state legislature, judiciary should not be compromised, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said efforts to ensure autonomy for state legislatures and judiciary will further strengthen democracy…
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