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Local
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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Don advocates inclusion of sustainability accountability in Nigeria’s financial reporting
Ilishan-Remo, April 2019: The current financial reporting system in the country has been described as inadequate in addressing the strategic…
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Local
Second term politics: Can Akeredolu make it in Ondo State? By Ayodele Oni
Since he won the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state in 2015, he has been…
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Ekiti gets new Head of Service
Ariwodola Idowu Ado-Ekiti, April 16, 2019 Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Mr Ayodeji…
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INEC presents Certificate of Return to Governor Wike ▪Deputy Governor, Members Elect also
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented Certificate of Return to the re-elected Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo…
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Non-Asset Declaration Allegations: Onnoghen knows fate on April 18
By George Aderogba Abuja, April 15, 2018 (NAN) The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday fixed April 18 to deliver…
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N/Delta group commends Kachikwu for taking Nigeria’s oil sector to enviable heights
Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYCPP) on Sunday lauded Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe…
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Jubilation as Ugwuanyi flags off Abakpa Nike-Emene link road
There was jubilation in Enugu on Monday as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi flagged off the construction of the second phase of…
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Business and Economy
Google announces Certifications Scholarships for 30,000 Africans
By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, April 15, 2019 Google on Monday said it was offering scholarships to 30,000 mobile developers as…
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Court orders forfeiture of property traced to Diezani
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office has secured the interim forfeiture of property linked to a…
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Local
OML 29 Lease renewal face off : We are in talks with Aiteo –Nembe Chiefs
The Nembe communities on Sunday said that the host communities to the OML 29 oilfields in Bayelsa have commenced discussions…
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U.S. denounces “coercion” as China conducts drills near Taiwan
Taipei, April 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Chinese bombers and warships conducted drills around Taiwan on Monday, the latest military maneuvers near…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigeria’s Famuyiwa to direct upcoming ‘Star Wars’ series
By Anita Eboigbe Abuja, April 15, 2019 Nigerian-American Director, Rick Famuyiwa has been enlisted to work on the upcoming ‘Star…
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Shell delivers N150m capacity development programme for Bonny youths
No fewer than 12 young entrepreneurs from host communities to the Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal in Rivers State have…
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Local
Nigerian Healthcare Foundation’s Faces of Hope Gala 2019 holds in New Jersey, USA
THE Nigerian Healthcare Foundation, Inc (NHF)’s Faces of Hope Gala 2019 comes up on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the…
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Lead Story
SERAP writes Buhari, 36 governors; Seeks disclosure of spending on ‘security votes’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information requests to President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state…
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Police arrest persons involved in kidnap of Channels TV staff Recover arms, ammunition
In line with the IGP’s stated commitment to curb all forms of crimes and criminality, especially incidences of kidnapping and…
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Tiger Woods wins Masters to end 11-year major drought
April 14, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday to land his 15th major…
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