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Van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Tottenham in Champions League semi-final
London, April 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Ajax Amsterdam’s Donny van de Beek grabbed an early goal to secure a precious 1-0…
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Census by imagination By Aniebo Nwamu
Nobody knows the actual population of Nigeria today. Not even the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) which intermittently releases figures knows.…
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Business and Economy
New Imo International cargo Airport ready, awaits Buhari’s approval for inauguration- Okorocha
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 30, 2019 Gov Rochas Okorocha has said that the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is…
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Ambode’s last days in office… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 As would be expected, a flurry of activities is hallmarking Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s last days…
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Death of 20 in tanker accidents in Gombe: DPR tasks government
The Gombe field office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called on the Gombe state Government to immediately…
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Davido celebrates `wifey’ Chioma at 24, fans react
By Justina Auta Abuja, April 30, 2019 Some fans of music superstar, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido have reacted to…
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Computer Village: Stakeholders kick against imposition of Iyaloja, Babaloja
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, April 30, 2019 Some professional associations at the Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos have rejected the…
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NASS to transmit N8.92trn approved 2019 Appropriation Bill to Buhari Thursday
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja, April 30, 2019 The House of Representatives on Tuesday said the National Assembly (NASS) would transmit…
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Gombe extends curfew to ensure return to normalcy
By Hajara Leman Gombe, April 29, 2019 The Gombe State Government on Monday announced an extension of the curfew imposed…
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Business and Economy
FG to spend over N1bn as compensation for codeine seizures — NAFDAC boss
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Joan Odafe Lagos, April 29, 2019 Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration…
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Rep. Chike Okafor urges APC to concede Speaker slot to South East
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja, April 29, 2019 Rep. Chike Okafor (APC-Imo) has urged the leadership of the ruling All Progressives…
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Manchester United’s Bailly to miss 2019 AFCON due to knee injury
Manchester (UK), April 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester United’s defender Eric Bailly will miss the season’s final two English Premier League…
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CSOs commend EFCC for speedy trial of gov-elect
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 29, 2019 A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Bauchi State, has commended…
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Okorocha’s media aide decries public protest against new university
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 29, 2019 Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo,…
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JTF confirms abduction of 2 expatriate oil workers in Abua, Rivers
The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to protect oil installations in the Niger Delta on Sunday confirmed the kidnap of…
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Gov. Dickson declines assent to ‘Life Pension Bill’ for legislators
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 29, 2019 Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Monday heeded public outcry and declined assent…
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Bandits block Kaduna-Abuja highway again; UBEC Chairman, daughter confirmed kidnapped; hundreds of motorists unaccounted for
Katere (Kaduna), April 29, 2019 Kidnappers on Monday afternoon blocked the Kaduna-Abuja Express way forcing several motorists to abandon their…
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55th anniversary: President Buhari inducts 2 new attack helicopters for NAF
By Doris Esa Abuja, April 29, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja inducted two Agusta 109 Power Attack…
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INEC is replacing Servers across states to conceal rigging, PDP alleges
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is replacing its servers across the…
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Get ready for possible economic recession in 2020 – Newly-elected governors told
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 29, 2019 The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, has advised…
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Saraki nominated as International Human Rights Commission Ambassador
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been nominated as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission…
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Bayelsa Starlets emerge third best at Africa Youth Cup *Players, officials hail Gov. Dickson
Bayelsa State-sponsored Restoration Starlets, on Saturday evening, came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast’s Deportivo Academy 2-1 in the third…
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Normalcy returns to Gombe after 15-hour curfew
By Ibrahim Kado Gombe, April 28, 2019 Normalcy has returned to Gombe and it’s environs after the imposition of a…
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U.S.-based Foundation targets 2,000 Nigerians with medical outreach; It’ll require about $50,000 – Dr. Obilor
By Harrison Arubu New York, April 28, 2019 No fewer than 2,000 underprivileged Nigerians are expected to benefit from the…
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