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President Buhari meets 36 States’ Governors; Leaders of oil & gas producing host communities; as pensioners hail pension scheme administration as best in 14 years
Retirees, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), have written to President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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FCT picks Chess, football gold at National Sports Festival
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Chess and Football representatives, Friday afternoon picked up the Gold medals for Chess and…
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Nigeria set to host the 2018 African Cup for Club Champions
The Nigeria Hockey Federation is ready to host the 2018 African Cup for Club Champions at the Abuja National Stadium.…
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It’s mandatory for Nigeria to assist ECOWAS, President Buhari tells Speaker; Receives NUPENG EXCO, says oil sector reforms cannot be rushed
“With my double caps of being President of Nigeria, and Chairman of ECOWAS, it is mandatory for Nigeria to assist…
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Saraki to attend launch of Trump’s Africa Strategy in Washington
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is set to attend the launch of United States of America (U.S)…
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Spiraling violence, repressive cybersecurity law hit Togo ahead of contested parliamentary elections
· At least four deaths during protests in less than a week, including three by firearm · Verified video confirms…
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FG Calls fake news, hate speech biggest threats to 2019 polls; Seeks states’ support
The Federal Government has said fake news and hate speech constitute the biggest threat to the 2019 general election, and…
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Business and Economy
Maritime, logistics, heartbeat of globalisation – Dakuku …Bags CILT Fellowship Award
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that the maritime sector…
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President Buhari mourns Dozie Ikedife
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Ikedife family as well as the government and people of Anambra…
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How best to fight corruption — Peter Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has advised that fighting corruption should not…
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Obi mourns ex-Ohanaeze President-General, Dozie Ikedife•Hails invaluable contributions
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has lamented as truly painful, the passing…
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APC Primaries: Submit to party’s supremacy, Ambode, Shettima urge aggrieved aspirants in Lagos, Ogun
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, and his Borno State counterpart, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, continued their reconciliatory efforts…
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Obi, Igbos and the Wisdom of the West By Hyginus Azubike
When the presidential flag-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku nominated Mr. Peter Obi as his running mate, joy…
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Business and Economy
$60 million Ikwe-Onna Refinery to commence operation *FG hails operators, says modular refinery will stop illegal activities in Niger Delta
Dennis Udoma The project execution phase of the $60 million United States Dollars (USD) 5,000 barrels per day Ikwe-Onna Modular…
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Pressurise FG not to use INEC, security forces to manipulate polls, Governor Wike tells US Government
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the United States Government to mount pressure on the Federal Government…
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Obasanjo is confused; No one takes him seriously -Presidential spokesperson; Buhari presides over FEC meeting
The Presidency has dismissed the recent utterances of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as a sign of confusion not worthy of…
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Arts & Entertainment
The Grand Anambra Homecoming Festival By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
This Christmas is different. In years of yore Anambra people returned to celebrate the Christmas holidays in their various…
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Secondus alarms again, FG, APC move to cripple PDP Governors……says EFCC, Police recruited for the devious act
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has alerted the nation that the Economic and…
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Gombe zonal office of EFCC convicts six in two months
WILLIAM ATTAH, GOMBE The North East zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured…
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Shell emerges Local Content Operator of the year
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has emerged the Local Content Operator of the Year 2018 at…
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CBN to move against businesses, banks that abuse Forex on 42 restricted items
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, December 10, vowed to clamp down on individuals and businesses engaging in…
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Group demands domestication of Child Protection laws at local levels
Robert Awokuse In a bid to provide a suitable environment for the safety of children against any form of abuse,…
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APC Primaries: Ambode, Shettima meet Omisore, Akintola, others in Ibadan
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterpart in Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima on Tuesday met with aggrieved…
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President Buhari thanks Swiss govt for returning stolen funds; Signs peace agreement, MoU on 2019 elections
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said the Nigerian government remains deeply grateful to the government and people of Switzerland…
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