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Bayelsa guber election: APC criticises Gov. Dickson’s use of language
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 18, 2019The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday criticised Gov. Seriake…
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Holy Thursday commemorates beginning of Easter —Cleric
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, April, 17, 2019 Catholic faithful in the country will on Thursday observe the “Holy Thursday” to…
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Ambode receives UEFA Champions League trophy in Lagos …Lauds Okocha, Puyol’s contributions to football development
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League Trophy alongside its Ambassador and former…
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Fayemi decries bloody herdsmen-farmers clash in Ekiti
Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, April 17, 2019 Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Wednesday condemned the death of two…
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Malabu: Court orders arrest of Etete, Adoke, others
Justice D.Z. Senchi, of a Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) High Court, sitting in Jabi has granted the prayers of the…
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Forex market gets $210 million CBN boost
ABUJA – The interbank segment of the Foreign Exchange Market has received a boost of $210 million from the Central…
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Senate passes bill prohibiting gas flaring
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, April 17, 2019 The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill for an Act to Prohibit Gas…
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Bill to override President’s veto on budget passes second reading in Senate
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, April 17, 2019 The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, (Fourth Alteration, No. 28) Bill to mandate the…
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Obiano announces N5m reward for information on killers of ex-Anambra lawmaker
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, April 17, 2017 Anambra Government has announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that will…
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SMEDAN commences entrepreneurship training for 104 Young Business Owners in Bayelsa
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) on Tuesday said some 104 young business owners are benefiting from its…
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Supreme Court verdict: Oni not my enemy, says Fayemi; Swears in new Head of Service
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that the decision of Engr Segun Oni to seek redress in court…
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We will win Kogi Governorship Election-PDP
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 17, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that it will win…
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Take advantage of my olive branch, Gov. Wike urges Rivers politicians
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on all politicians in the state to take advantage of his post…
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Buhari gives Ministers April 24 deadline to handover `Status Reports;’ Assures Bill Gates that he’ll not fail Nigerians
In a move that confirmed speculations of an imminent cabinet shake-up, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for comprehensive “status reports…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank Plc sustains market dominance with improved profitability
In the first quarter ended 31 March 2019, Zenith Bank Group recorded improved numbers across key metrics, driven by a…
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Education
Journalist bags Lagos lawmaker PhD scholarship award
Robert Awokuse In what could be described as dream come through, a Lagos-based journalist with Blueprint Newspaper Limited, Mr. Temitope…
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Senate passes re-drafted PIGB, Electoral Act, others …Police Reform, NHIA Bills too
In its determination to reform the nation’s political process, as well as the operations of the petroleum industry, the Senate…
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House of Reps Speakership: Okafor confronts Gbajabiamila; 150 women groups support Onyejeocha; Lagos APC pleads for Gbajabiamila
Hon. Chike John Okafor, re-elected member of the House of Representatives representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo state,…
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Ajeromi-Ifelodun Rep election: INEC to hold supplementary poll April 27; Hon. Rita Orji insists she won
By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, April 17, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Wednesday said the…
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Shettima in Malumfashi, visits late Mamman Nasir’s family
Borno Govern or and Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum, Kashim Shettima was in Malumfashi town in Katsina state…
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NASS: Buhari hosts APC Reps-elect as Oshiomhole vows party won’t repeat 2015 mistake; Okafor says ‘I will be running to win’
By Ismaila chafe Abuja, April 16, 2019 National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiohmole, has vowed that the…
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Barcelona reach Champions League semi-finals with Messi exhibition against Manchester United
Barcelona (Spain), April 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi produced another masterful Champions League performance to knock out Manchester United and…
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‘Obey the Court, declare me winner of Lagos State’s Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency election,’ Hon. Rita Orji urges INEC; Rubbishes claims of APC opponent
Robert Awokuse Hon. Rita Orji, lawmaker representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency of Lagos State, has debunked allegations made by the All…
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Faith
Notre-Dame fire: Trump offers condolences, assistance to Macron; Buhari condoles with France, Christendom
Washington, April 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron over the Notre-Dame…
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Lagos PDP factional Chairman slams Bode George; Explains party’s electoral losses
Robert Awokuse The factional chairman of Lagos Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Otunba Segun Adewale aka Aeroland, has taken a swipe…
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