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Flood destroys over N15m worth of goods in Aba
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) June 13, 2019 A heavy downpour on Wednesday night in Aba, the commercial hub of…
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British minister approves Assange extradition to U.S.
London, June 13, 2019 British Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, on Thursday said he has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder…
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Why Emir of Kano, Sanusi, must be suspended – Clarifications on alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn by Kano Emirate Council
Below is the full preliminary report served the Secretary to Kano State Government by the state anti-graft commission attached with…
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The legends of Aso Rock By Sufuyan Ojeifo
President Muhammadu Buhari’s second tenure began with a low-key inauguration at the Eagle Square in Abuja, a scenario that decidedly…
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CLO urges Ikpeazu to halt growing insecurity in Abia
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) June 13, 2019 Dr. Charles Chinekezi, the Chairman, Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, Aba chapter, has…
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Business and Economy
Why Nigeria is yet to achieve economic diversification – Abraham Nwankwo
Abimbola Johnson The paradox of a federal state with a unitary economic management model has been cited as a major…
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TD shines in far-away Mauritius, claims Philips Partner of the Year Award
Sub-Saharan Africa’s distribution giant, Technology Distributions Ltd. (TD), was the cynosure of all eyes at the just concluded Philips Partners…
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PDP Govs congratulate new N’ Assembly leadership ***Say they should defend legislature’s independence
Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has congratulated the newly elected…
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Democracy Day disaster: Fire razes over 30 shops, goods worth millions
By William Treasure, Benin It was a day of lamentation and loss for many traders Wednesday at the PZ Market…
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Pat Utomi, Shehu Sani, Issa Aremu, others commemorate June 12 in Lagos
Academics, civil and political rights activists gathered at late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola’s Ikeja, Lagos palatial home, Wednesday, June 12,…
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NAF combat helicopter crash-lands in Katsina
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter has crashed in the process of landing while returning from an anti-armed banditry combat…
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo commissions Techno Oil LPG Cylinder Manufacturing Plant in Lagos
Techno Oil LPG Cylinder Manufacturing Plant formally commissioned its Cylinder Plant at its premises along the Lekki Epe Expressway, on…
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11 African leaders attend Democracy Day celebration
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 12, 2019 No fewer than 11 African leaders attended the ceremonies for the maiden celebration…
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Arts & Entertainment
Femi Adesina honored as Promoter of Transparency, Accountability in the Public Sector
Penresa, an international, independent consultancy agency, specialized in marketing and communication for emerging markets, has honored Mr. Femi Adesina, Special…
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Bridges over phantom lakes By Aniebo Nwamu
Once again, unscrupulous politicians are beating the drums of secession. It’s not new. Whenever the political atmosphere seems charged, one…
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Former world boxing champion Joshua is finished, Fury says
London, June 12,2019 (Reuters/NAN) Anthony Joshua is finished as a boxer after losing his world heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz…
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Faith
Osaisai, nuclear scientist, declares interest in Bayelsa Governorship
Dr Franklin Osaisai, a Nuclear Scientist has, last Sunday, publicly declared his interest in contesting the Nov. 9 governorship polls…
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Political, religious leaders fuelling insecurity – Buhari; Pledges to tackle challenges of climate change
By Rotimi Ijikanmi, Abiemwense Moru Abuja, June 12, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that most instances of inter-communal…
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Democracy Day: Buhari hosts world leaders to dinner, gala night
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 11, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night hosted World leaders to dinner and gala…
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INEC issues certificate of return to Rochas Okorocha; Vows to appeal judgment
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 11, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday issued former Governor of Imo, …
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Arts & Entertainment
JAMB announces 160 as UTME cut-off mark for federal varsities
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Gbongan (Osun), June 11, 2019 Key stakeholders in federal universities across the country on Tuesday pegged 160…
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President Buhari congratulates new National Assembly leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari has heartily congratulated the newly elected presiding officers of the Ninth National Assembly. A statement by Femi…
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