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Rivers poll: INEC says results from 17 LGAs in its custody; To complete collation process soon
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 16, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that results from 17 Local…
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Business and Economy
Okorocha to Ihedioha : Get sworn in before issuing directives to banks
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, March 15, 2019 Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has cautioned the state Governor – elect, Mr Emeka…
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Rescue efforts on-going at collapsed building site in Ibadan
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 15, 2019 No fewer than 23 persons were trapped in a three-storey building under constructi…
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UN honours 21 staff members killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
By Prudence Arobani/Ifeyinwa Omowole New York, March 15, 2019 The United Nations, UN, came together in sadness and solidarity…
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Education
A handshake from Beijing By Femi Adesina
I went back to my roots on Friday, March 15, 2019. What took me to Ipetumodu, my hometown, in Ife…
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President Buhari never shunned Gov. MA Abubakar; It’s a tale told by agents of serial losers – Ali M. Ali
The Bauchi State government has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari shunned Governors MA Abubakar and Jibrilla Bindow of Bauchi…
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Access Bank records 58% Profit Growth in FY 2018
Access Bank Plc has released its audited financial results for the full year (FY) ended December 31, 2018 showing an…
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Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup
Lisbon (Portugal), March 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo was recalled by the Portuguese national squad on Friday for the first…
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Lead Story
Guber election: Kano electorate go spiritual… Kill camels, cows as sacrifice; Travel to Mecca for special prayers
Barely a week to the date of the re-run of the governorship election in some polling stations in Kano state,…
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Leave Amaechi out of my personal views, I’m an adult, responsible for my actions, inactions, Chidi Lloyd replies Magnus Abe
Rivers state politician, Hon. Chidi Lloyd, has apologised for his recent comments against President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that they were…
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Business and Economy
Konga joins Intel’s coveted partner acceleration program
Nigeria’s foremost e-Commerce powerhouse, Konga has been migrated to the Retail Accelerator Program of global technology giant Intel, thereby becoming…
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Health
Absence of Marriage Registry blamed for increase in child marriages in Gombe
Stakeholders have blamed the absence of a functional Marriage Registry in the whole of Gombe State for the rising cases…
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March 9: Our victory will be sweet, says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Rivers people to remain calm as the success of the Peoples…
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Stop abusing President Buhari, Abe cautions Amaechi
The Senator representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Magnus Ngei Abe has called on the Minister…
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Africa
Europa League Round-up: Arsenal join Chelsea in quarter-finals, Inter Milan go out
London, March 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as his side beat Stade Rennes 3-0 to reach…
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Europa League: Giroud hat-trick leads Chelsea into quarter-finals
London, March 14, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) A perfect hat-trick from Olivier Giroud helped Chelsea overcome Dynamo Kiev 5-0 on Thursday where…
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Announce outcome of Rivers’ election based on polling units’ figures – Govt; We’ll decide in days – INEC
Rivers State government has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conclude the governorship and state House of…
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Gov. Oyetola appoints Oyebamiji, Akinola SSG, CoS
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, March 14, 2019 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Thursday appointed Mr Oluwole Oyebamiji as Secretary…
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My commitment to greater Nigeria appreciated by Nigerians – Buhari; Receives results of AIDS Survey, says about 1.9 Nigerians infected
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 14, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari says his victory at the polls is a clear demonstration…
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Schalke sack coach Tedesco after Manchester City mauling
Berlin, March 14, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Schalke 04 fired coach Domenico Tedesco two days after they lost 7-0 to Manchester City…
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Arts & Entertainment
2019 entries for 16th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition opens
Entries for the 16th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Secondary School Students in Nigeria is now open from March…
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Local
INEC planning special event to issue me certificate of return – Okorocha
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March 14,2019 Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may be…
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Nigeria 2019: Notes from the field By Reuben Abati
Whoever came up with the wise saying that Nigerian politics is dirty deserves an award for perspicacity. I have just…
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Obi alerts international community on Nigerian military’s undue interest in Rivers’ governorship election
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed…
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Thank you Ochendo By Godwin Adindu
“If you are incapable of gratitude, you are incapable of noble sentiments. Even animals are grateful,” — By Sir George Bernard…
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