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Local
Military denies closure of Maiduguri-Damaturu-Potiskum Road
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has denied reports going round that it has closed the Maiduguri-Damaturu-Potiskum road. The…
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Appreciating Ugwuanyi’s passion for his people By Louis Amoke
Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, through his recent assistance to victims of fire outbreaks in the state, to…
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Africa
CAF Awards: Salah wins again as South Africa’s Kgatlana denies Oshoala fourth win
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Jan. 9, 2019 Egyptian Mohamed Salah on Tuesday won the CAF Men Player of the Year…
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Kane penalty kick gives Tottenham edge over Chelsea in League Cup
London, Jan. 9, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Tottenham Hotspur gained a slender advantage over London rivals Chelsea on Tuesday in their League…
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Local
Minimum Wage: Ignore governors, TUC urges Buhari
Chimezie Anaso Awka, Jan.8,2019 The Trade Union Congress, TUC, Anambra Chapter, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to transmit the…
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Hope swells for Gombe APC as DPP governorship aspirant, hundreds of PDP members decamp
The chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning the Governorship election in Gombe State has brightened following the defection…
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Business and Economy
CBN continues intervention in Forex market
ABUJA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has continued its intervention in the inter-bank sector of the Foreign Exchange…
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Local
Gov. Ugwuanyi deserves second term like his predecessors, says Nwodo …As Igbo-Etiti LGA drums support for Gov
The former Governor of old Enugu State and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Three people killed, journalists injured at APC rally in Lagos
Robert Awokuse Three journalists were shot at a rally organised for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC,…
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Education
We will replicate Anambra education experience nationally — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has assured that education would be accorded the …
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Local
2019: Yoruba interests and Osinbajo’s vaulting ambition – 1 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Once again, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stirred the hornets’ nest with his garrulous postulation that the 2019…
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Local
President Buhari urges African countries to strengthen political institutions for stability; Calls for respect for democracy in Gabon
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja called on African leaders to support processes that will ensure stronger political institutions…
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Kwara can’t be part of South West Zone, says Saraki
By Abiodun Esan Ilorin, Jan. 8, 2019 Senate President Bukola Saraki says the people of Kwara will resist plans to…
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Boko Haram may overrun Maiduguri; Attacks Sajeri on outskirts of state capital; Imam, one other killed, many houses burnt; NUJ calls for release of detained Daily Trust Editor
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri At least two people were killed, while over ten houses were burnt when Boko Haram…
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Local
Police arrest 2, declare NURTW chieftain, “Seigo” wanted for disrupting Lagos APC rally
By Mateen Badru/Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Jan. 8, 2019 The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects and declared wanted…
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Local
We are ready to work for Nigeria, Tinubu assures Buhari; Rallies Council Members for the task ahead
All Progressives Congress, APC, National Stalwart and Co-Chair of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has assured…
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President Buhari orders military to vacate Media Trust; Army explains invasion; IPC, Timi Franks condemn onslaught
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri, Robert Awokuse President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military to vacate the premises of Daily Trust…
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Lead Story
Boko Haram: President Buhari pledges to do more to secure Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja met a delegation from Borno State, during which he reasserted his administration’s unwavering support…
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Local
Group opposes establishment of police anti-terrorism unit in A’Ibom; Doubts INEC’s ability to conduct credible polls
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 7, 2019 Some residents of Akwa Ibom, under the umbrella of Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard,…
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Business and Economy
World Bank President Kim quits Feb. 1
Washington, Jan. 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim, will resign effective from February 1, more than…
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Local
PDP presents flags to state assembly candidates in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 07, 2019 The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia on Monday presented…
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Abia: APC cautions PDP over alleged destruction of campaign posters, billboards
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia), Jan. 7, 2019 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has cautioned members of the…
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Local
Trump to travel to U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday – White House
Washington, Jan. 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) President Donald Trump plans to visit the U.S. border with Mexico on Thursday, amid a…
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Lead Story
Elections: We’ll maintain policy of non-interference, says President Buhari as APC Campaign Council is inaugurated
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has since 2015 consistently conducted free and…
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Local
Presidency orders withdrawal of ‘fake news’ press release on NFF
The Presidency has disclaimed as fake news, a press release to the effect that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the…
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