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World Cup: A spectacle of waste? By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Former Catholic pontiff, Pope John Paul II, once said: “Among all unimportant subjects, football is by far the most important”.…
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Court asked to compel EFCC to prosecute ex-Gov Oshiomale on alleged corruption
An anti-corruption crusader, Bishop Osadolor Ochei has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja for an order of mandamus compelling…
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Faith
Nigerians must continue talking — Obi •Advises Presidency to do more to solve nagging problems
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians, especially the priests of God, to continue talking…
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Mimiko goes back to LP, gives reason for dumping the PDP
Muftau Adediran Former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Thursday formally retraced his steps back into the Labour Party (LP)…
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Lawmaker empowers 121 indigent persons in Enugu state
A lawmaker in Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Mathew Ugwueze (PDP-Igboeze South) on Thursday empowered 121 indigent people in…
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We’ll continue to build on mutually beneficial relationships, President Buhari assures outgoing Ambassadors
Nigeria will continue to deepen relationships with her allies, particularly those with whom she shares mutually beneficial interests, President Muhammadu…
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FIFA pick referees for Friday matches
By Olawale Alabi The referees’ appointment arm of world football governing body FIFA at the 2018 World Cup in…
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Court adjourns ex-Abia Gov, Kalu’s N3.2bn fraud trial to June 27
Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has adjourned to June 27, 2018 for…
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Police Commission approves promotion of 3,665 senior officers
By Joseph Edeh The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 3,665 senior police officers. The commission’s Head,…
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NLC, Labour Party reject Mimiko’s plans to return
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party have rejected plans by the immediate past Governor…
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Selectivity: EFCC vindicated by Nyame’s, Dariye’s convictions — spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says recent conviction of All Progressives Congress (APC)’s two prominent members has vindicated…
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Africa
2026 FIFA World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Morocco’s failed bid; 11 CAF members vote against them
By Victor Okoye/ Olawale Alabi Many, who had hoped that another African country would get the nod to host the…
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Faith
Pastor Adeboye ministers at RCCG North America Convention; Kunle Ajayi, Nathaniel Bassey, Tim Godfrey to perform
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, his wife, Pastor Mrs. Folu…
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Budget 2018 to be signed next week; FG approves N185bn for 14 roads nationwide
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja approved…
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Health
Mrs. Ugwuanyi donates drugs to indigent women, children
The wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi in keeping with her commitment to the wellbeing of the…
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Local
Forensic Auditors Bill: Fraudsters after our lives, says CIFIA President
The Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Auditors (CIFIA) on Wednesday raised the alarm over threat to the life…
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Africa
Dangote emerges as the most admired African brand
Dangote Group, from Nigeria has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers ahead of…
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Health
N4.4 billion hospital equipment lying waste in Gombe medical store
Assorted hospital equipment worth about N4.4 billion has been lying waste in the Gombe State Medical Store for the…
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NNPC/Shell Cup announces scholarship for Most Valuable Player …as two MVPs return from training tour in The Netherlands
One of the most outstanding players in the 2017 edition of the annual NNPC/Shell Cup, Ernest Ojelum, has won…
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3.4m passengers travelled through Nigerian airports in Q1 of 2018 – FAAN
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says about 3.4 million passengers travelled through Nigerian…
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Court rules on suit seeking proscription of Fulani herdsmen as terrorist group June 21
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed June 21, to rule on a suit seeking…
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Arts & Entertainment
Kimono will be remembered for elevation of reggae – Lai Mohammed
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the late globally acclaimed reggae…
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FG declares Friday, Monday, public holidays for Eid -El Fitr
By Doris ESA The Federal Government has declared Friday June 15, and Monday June 18 as public holiday…
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