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Dangote named among greatest leaders on Earth…global leaders laud his public spirit
Foremost philanthropist and richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote has been rated 11th of the 50 World’ Greatest leaders for…
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On the rights of depraved people By Aniebo Nwamu
Same-sex marriage will, effective this Friday, be legalised in Taiwan, the first Asian nation to do so. President Tsai Ing-wen will assent…
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South African lawmakers elect Ramaphosa as state president
Cape Town, May 22, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) South African lawmakers on Wednesday elected Cyril Ramaphosa as state president in the first…
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Africa
Ghana’s Gyan available for Nations Cup after president intervenes
Accra, May 22, 2019 Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has bowed to a presidential request to make himself available for next…
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Buhari directs Ministers to remain in office until May 28
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 22, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja directed all cabinet ministers to remain…
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Air Peace to begin flights to Johannesburg, Sharjah in June
By Solomon Asowata Ikeja, May 22,2019 Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, says it will begin flight operations to Johannesburg, South Africa…
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We have made a difference – Senator Udoma; Says January to December budget cycle desirable but…
END OF TENURE PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE HON. MINISTER OF BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING, SEN. UDOMA UDO UDOMA HELD AT THE…
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That APC’s wager on Lawan and Gbaja By Sufuyan Ojeifo
I do not look into crystal balls. That is not my preoccupation. I certainly lack the endowment of predicting…
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NGF Chairmanship: Gov Dickson demands rotational principle, says it’s turn of South
The Governor of Bayelsa State, and Chairman of the South South Governors Forum, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on…
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Local
Ganduje’s Solomon Grundy By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Between the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and the Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,…
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Local
Online Publishers oppose new NASS guidelines for journalists; As Senate President disowns it, promises prompt investigation
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is opposing the new guidelines for accreditation of media organisations and journalists covering…
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Local
Court strikes out suit seeking to prevent Ihedioha’s inauguration
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 21, 2019 A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has on Tuesday struck out a…
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National Assembly’s stringent conditions for accreditation of Journalists linked to EFCC’s grilling of Clerk
The Management of the National Assembly has set stringent conditions for the accreditation of journalists that will cover…
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Lead Story
Vice President Osinbajo’s vehicle breaks down during official visit to Borno
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri. The coaster bus conveying the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, his host Governor Kashim Shettima and…
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Nigerian Guild of Editors rejects NASS accreditation guidelines for journalists
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has rejected the new guidelines for the accreditation of media organisations, journalists/ correspondents covering…
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SNEPCo paid N366 billion in revenue to Nigerian government in 2018
Nigeria’s foremost deep-water oil and gas company, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), paid N366 billion in 2018…
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Local
Okorocha’s suit: Sen. Izunaso petitions Chief Judge of Federal High Court
Wandoo Sombo Abuja, May 20, 2019 Sen. Osita Izunaso has petitioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice…
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NIMASA committed to release of hijacked MT APECUS crew · Suspects illegal trading activities
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, the Indian High Commission in Nigeria…
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Rape trial: Judge recuses self from trial of ex-Bayelsa Gov’s aide
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, May 20,2019 Justice Iniekadi Eradiri, of a Bayelsa High Court on Monday recused himself from the…
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Education
Ondo Varsity shut down indefinitely – Registrar
By Aderemi Bamgbose Okitipupa (Ondo State) May 20, 2019 The Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa, has…
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Only disruptive entrepreneurs can save Nigerian economy – Ekeh
Leo Stan Ekeh, serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group has declared that the only way the Nigerian economy can…
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Arts & Entertainment
Christian Okpukpara bags Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from US University
Mr. Christian Anayo Okpukpara from Imo State, Nigeria, was one of those who graduated from William Paterson University, New Jersey,…
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UN peacekeeping: Nigerian soldier killed in attacks in Mali
A Nigerian soldier was killed and several injured in two attacks on the United Nations, UN, peacekeeping mission in Mali,…
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Local
Uniuyo student drowns in hotel swimming pool — Police
Uyo, May 19, 2019 A 100 level student of University of Uyo, identified as Kingsley Etim, was said to have…
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President Buhari congratulates Super Falcons for winning WAFU Women’s Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Falcons for putting up a superlative performance that saw them emerging the 2019…
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