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Group storms Ekiti Secretariat, forces workers to down tools
A group called the Ekiti State Workers Rescue Team on Thursday stormed the state secretariat and prevented workers from going…
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Bayelsa killings: Group wants lawmaker declared wanted, arrested
A civil rights organization, Network for Peace and Development (NPD) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the…
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Release of Igbo women: Ohanaeze salutes Judiciary …….explains why every igbo should be angry at Nigeria system …..warns against stretching the people’s anger beyond limit
The President General of the umbrella body of Ndigbo Worldwide, the Ohanaeze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has reacted to the…
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Overhaul of FSARS: Operatives to wear name tags, undergo medical screening; ENDSARS campaign called off
The Nigeria Police has announced more measures aimed at overhauling the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squads, FSARS. According to a statement…
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Lead Story
Buhari to Military: Be ruthless in fighting bandits, Nigerians deserve peace
By Ismaila Chafe Katsina, Aug. 25, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged military personnel deployed to Katsina State, saddled with…
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2019: Task politicians on food policy, Gombe ADP Manager tells Nigerians
The Programme Manager of the Gombe State Agricultural Development Programme (GADP), Mr. Maina Laban Binus, has challenged Nigerians to task…
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Education
Ajayi Crowther University to mount new courses
Two delegations from the National Universities Commission[NUC] recently visited Ajayi Crwother University, Oyo, to verify its readiness to mount courses…
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Local
South Senatorial Bye-election: APC victory has ‘beatified’ MA Abubakar By Ali M Ali
All politics is local – Tip O’Neil The resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the recent senatorial…
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Former Governor urges Rivers people to vote for Wike … Lambasts Amaechi, Buhari for wrong appointment of professionals
David Amusa, Port Harcourt The former governor of Rivers state, Sir Celestine Omehia has urged Rivers people to vote…
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Why I trekked over 800 metres – President Buhari; Says recent elections proof APC will win
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his long distance trekking on Sallah day was not about testing…
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NIMASA Executive Director launches book on maritime assets
A book, titled: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Maritime Assets – Past, Present and Future, authored by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration…
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Arts & Entertainment
The wonderful wedding of Kelechi Iheanyichukwu & Nnedinma Nkeiruka Iwuh
For Kelechi Iheanyichukwu Iwuh and Nnedinma Nkeiruka Onyegbule, Friday, August 10, 2018 is a date that they would forever remember…
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Local
Tambuwal will not sack you, Wamakko tells APC supporters
Danjuma James, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has assured All Progressives Congress, APC, loyalists in the…
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Local
Global Markets – Oil rise to approximately $75, as U.S.-China tariffs, Trump woes weigh on world stocks
London, Aug 23, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) World stocks came under pressure on Thursday as new tariffs took effect in the U.S./China…
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Nnamani cautions politicians against desperation
Former President of the Senate, Mr Ken Nnamani, has cautioned politicians in the country against desperation for position and relevance.…
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Local
Spanish players united against Liga plans for matches in USA, says Busquets
Barcelona (Spain), Aug. 23, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says the Spanish footballers’ union (AFE) is united in opposition…
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Pastor to spend 54 months in jail for stealing N984,450
By Chinyere Omeire Lagos, Aug. 23, 2018 A 58-year-old self-acclaimed pastor, Abel Olukayode, is to spend four and half years…
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Africa
103 Ebola cases reported in DRC – UN
By Prudence Arobani New York, Aug. 23, 2018 The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said no fewer…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ajimobi sets up c’ttee on demolition of Ayefele’s Music House
By Akeem Abas Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has set up a committee to resolve the impasse over the…
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Local
Fayose’s recruitment exercise illegal, Fayemi Centre tells applicants
By Ariwodola Idowu The John Kayode Fayemi (JKF) Centre, a leadership organisation founded by Ekiti governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, says…
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Ogun FRSC advises motorists on traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
By Kazeem Akande The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, on Thursday announced a temporary traffic diversion on the…
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APC lawmaker defects to PDP, another party chieftain resigns in Osun
By Olajide Idowu Mr Clement Akanni, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Ila State Constituency in…
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Local
No court order restraining LGA election in Imo, election to hold Saturday- ISIEC Chairman
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) says there is no court order restraining it from conducting the Saturday’s local…
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Lead Story
Opposition cannot distract us from good work we are doing – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Daura said the combined efforts of defectors and their backers in the opposition will not…
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Business and Economy
CBN unveils Guidelines for Long-term Credit to Agric, Manufacturing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has underscored its intention to increase the flow of credit to the real sector…
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