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Business and Economy
Aiteo pledges N500 m support to Bayelsa Education fund; Laments frequent vandalism on NCTL
The Management of Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company on Friday bemoaned frequent sabotage on the 97 kilometer, Nembe Creek…
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U.S. partners Nigeria in stolen assets recovery, repatriation — official
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, May 24, 2019 The U.S. says it is committed and will continue to work closely with…
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Barca failed to compete in loss to Liverpool, Messi says
Barcelona (Spain), May 24, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi has said FC Barcelona’s biggest mistake was failing to compete during the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Gov. Emmanuel commissions Southern Atlantic Polytechnic in Uyo
By Dennis Udoma Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel will perform the official commissioning of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic in…
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Buhari inaugurates NPS complex, commends Okorocha on fight against criminality
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 23, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha for his fight against…
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Atiku alleges plot to smear his personality; Asks Lai Mohammed to apologise
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 23, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has raised an alarm…
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Business and Economy
Amaechi says Buhari’s support led to achievements in transport sector
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 23, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the support and commitment of…
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Court stops Gov. Lalong from tampering with Gbong Gwom Jos stool
By Thompson Yamput Jos, May 23, 2019 A Plateau State High Court on Thursday issued an interim injunction stopping Gov…
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Africa
Ambassador, NIMASA facilitate release of Nigerian crew in Equatorial Guinea ‘Detained vessel was hijacked’
The Nigerian-flagged vessel, MV CHARIS, which was attacked by unknown assailants on May 5 and subsequently rescued by the Spanish…
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Nigeria’s diversity, source of strength – President Buhari tells Isreali envoy; Hails India’s Modi on election victory; Confirms appointment of Adamu as Police IG
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s diversity will remain a source of strength for the development of the country.…
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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc holds 48th AGM in Lagos, Nigeria
The 48th Annual General Meeting of Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc was held in Lagos on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Pictures here,…
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Easter, Christmas giving should be a daily affair — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described everyday as Easter and Christmas. He…
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Local
Nigerian Guild of Editors distances self from group, event
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has disowned a group, Foundation for Transparency and Accountability, parading itself as a Non…
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Local
Grass-cutting scandal: Court rules on admissibility of documents June 17
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, May 23, 2019 A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, in Maitama, on Thursday, fixed June…
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Court convicts Obi, former NIMASA DG, over N136 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 23, 2019, secured the conviction of a former acting Director-General,…
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Obasanjo’s divorce suit: Proceedings stall
By Moji Eniola Ikeja, May 23, 2019 The inability of Mr Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to…
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Italian police seize more 1,665 cars from Romanian crime gang
Rome, May 23, 2019 Italian Carabinieri police on Thursday said they seized more 1,665 cars used by a Romanian…
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Africa
Botswana lifts ban on big game hunting
Gaborone, May 23, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Botswana, home to almost a third of Africa’s elephants, says it has lifted a ban…
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Business and Economy
Upgrade your licences or leave Anambra, HOSCON tells Orient Petroleum, 2 others
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, May 23, 2019 The host communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON), Anambra chapter, has…
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Maina opened 3 accounts where ”unspecified amounts” were lodged in Fidelity Bank Plc. – Witneses alleged
By Sylvester Thompson Abuja, May 23, 2019 Two witnesses in the trial of Stephen Oronsaye, former Head of Service of the…
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Buhari congratulates new NGF Chairman Fayemi
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 23, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on his…
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Group raises alarm over safety of rig at OML 83 & 85 in Bayelsa
A Niger Delta group, the Ifalibobou Revolutionary Movement (IRM) has expressed safety concerns over the state of an oil rig…
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Buhari to Judiciary: I”ll abide by your decisions at all times
By Ismaila chafe Abuja, May 22, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has re-emphasized that he respects the country’s judiciary and is…
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Gov. Dickson emerges Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum
The Governor òf Bayelsa State, the Honorable Henry Seriake Dickson, has emerged Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Governors Forum. The…
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