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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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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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Business and Economy
CBN injects $210 Million into Forex Market
ABUJA – The interbank segment of the Foreign Exchange Market has received a boost of $210 million from the Central…
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15 Serie A clubs against proposed UEFA Champions League reform
Rome, June 11, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Fifteen of Serie A’s 20 clubs have voted against a proposal to create a semi-closed…
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Lawan as Senate President excites Yobe people; Party chiefs task him
By Mohammed Mamman, Damaturu (Yobe State); Aderemi Bamgbose, Okitipupa (Ondo State); Deborah Coker, Benin, June 11, 2019 The people of Yobe,…
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Armed robber raped me using ‘polybag’ as protection, teacher tells court
By Moji Eniola Ikeja, June 11, 2019 A teacher (name withheld) of a Catholic Secondary School in Lagos, has narrated…
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9th Senate: Omo-Agege defeats Ekweremadu, becomes deputy senate president
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 11, 2019 Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has won the election for the seat of the…
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Court hearing commences on fate of Obama Presidential Centre
Chicago, June 11, 2019 A federal judge will hear final arguments on Tuesday in a lawsuit that could determine the…
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NPA approves 10% discount on vessels calling at Eastern ports
By Aisha Cole Lagos, June 11, 2019 The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a 10 per…
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Lagos police launch ‘Operation Crush, parade 202 suspected criminals
By Adepote Arowojobe Ikorodu (Lagos state), June 10, 2019 The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, on Monday…
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Six persons die during traditional marriage in Imo State, 23 critically wounded
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, June 10, 2019 The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Imo, Mr Rabiu Ladodo, has ordered full…
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