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Bauchi: INEC challenges court order stopping collation of results
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 19, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has challenged the order of…
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Business and Economy
I have done my best for the transport sector, Amaechi declares
By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja, March 19, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, says he has done his best…
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AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles hold first training session in Asaba; Seychelles’ Pirates arrive for clash
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 19, 2019 It was a full house on Tuesday as the Super Eagles began their…
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Arts & Entertainment
Candle light gathering: Falana, Ayo Obe, Kila, Ifowodo, Arogundade, others celebrate late Adesanmi
The human rights community, pro-democracy activists, academics and other stakeholders held a candle light procession in Lagos in honor of…
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Enugu Govt approves multiple projects on education, road infrastructure …To recruit 52 personnel for State Fire Service
The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) in keeping with Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s commitment to full implementation of the 2019…
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Bauchi guber poll: Don’t give PDP undue advantage, APC tells INEC
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March, 18, 2019 Mr Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Independent…
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FG recycling plant in Ekiti on verge of collapse – NAN
By Opeyemi Aremu-Gbemiro Ado Ekiti March 18, 2019 The multi-purpose recycling plant at the Ilokun dump site in Ado-Ekiti, needs…
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APC Cross River stakeholders rejects March 9 polls, calls for cancellation, re-run
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March, 18, 2019 Cross River Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called for the…
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Access Bank’s N15bn Green Bond fully subscribed — GMD
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, March 18, 2019 Access Bank Plc. said on Monday that a five-year Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi of Onitsha calls for revival of reading culture
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, March 18, 2019 The Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has called on parents, teachers…
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Local
Abia SDP gov’ship candidate urges president’s assent to amended Electoral Act ahead of future polls
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, March 18, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to give his assent to the…
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Africa
AFCON Qualifier: Ighalo, Iwobi, Ajayi early birds in Eagles’ camp
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2019 Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, and Semi Ajayi were among the first arrivals in…
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Zenith Bank’s improved PBT of N232 Billion excites shareholders, with dividends offer of N2.80 per share
In a clear show of its resilience and strong market share, Zenith Bank has announced an impressive result for the…
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Local
Election victory: Enugu workers congratulate Ugwuanyi
Workers of Enugu State through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on his resounding victory at…
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Lead Story
We’ll proffer solutions to Lagos problems without delay, says Sanwo-Olu
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 18, 2019 Lagos State Gov.-Elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu says he has documented the challenges facing…
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Local
Grass-cutting scandal: EFCC re-arraigns ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, three others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir…
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Governor Wike expresses satisfaction with progress of work at Judges Quarters
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the iconic Judges Quarters being…
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No nation can grow with election rigging – Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 23, 2019, Presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi…
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Local
Enugu polls fallout: Gov. Ugwuanyi preaches peace, unity …As Igbo-Eze North LGA pays congratulatory visit
Following the successful conclusion of the general election in Enugu State and the overwhelming victory recorded by the Peoples Democratic…
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Lead Story
Re-run Elections: Buhari won’t interfere to change election results, Presidency assures
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 17, 2019 The Presidency has described as unfair and ridiculous criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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Oshoala scores again as visiting FC Barcelona Ladies defeat league leaders Atletico Madrid
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 17, 2019 Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala on Sunday continued with her impressive goalscoring form for…
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I’ll ensure southern district gets C/River 2023 guber ticket – Gov. Ayade
By George Odok Calabar, March 16, 2019 Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has restated his commitment to ensuring that…
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Local
Jimenez, Jota slay Manchester United as Wolves reach FA Cup semi-finals
Wolverhampton (UK), March 17, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Wolverhampton Wanderers reached the English FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998…
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Ndidi stars as late Morgan header earns 10-man Leicester City win at Burnley
Burnley (UK), March, 16, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Nigeria’s Wildred Ndidi anchored his team’s midfield as Wes Morgan’s 90th-minute header earned 10-man…
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Local
Ajayi scores again for Rotherham; Mikel, Etebo feature for Middlesbrough, Stoke
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 17, 2019 Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi continued his impressive goal scoring form for Rotherham United…
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