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Public Service Reforms: Bayelsa prunes workforce from 55,000 to 27,000
The Bayelsa Bayelsa State Government has announced a reduction in its public service workforce from 55,00 to 27,000 as…
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Arts & Entertainment
Sallah celebrations: ‘I appreciate your patience, your sacrifices will not be in vain’- Buhari tells Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their patience and assured that their…
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Secondus attacks EFCC for harassing PDP states ……..says the Commission now APC tool for 2019
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EfCC…
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Facebook’s public relations chief to step down
Facebook Inc said on Thursday that its Head of Communications and Public Policy, Elliot Schrage, would step down from the…
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Forex: CBN gives Retail SMIS $343.06m boost
The retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) has received a boost of $343.06 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria…
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Business and Economy
FG to execute projects across the country to entrench justice, equity and fair play
The Federal Government will continue to execute projects across the country which demonstrates the sincerity of purpose of the Buhari…
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Local
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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Local
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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Lead Story
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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Local
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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Local
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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Local
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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Lead Story
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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