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Post-COVID-19: Nigeria, France must seize chance to strengthen military, economic ties
By Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to…
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Aregbesola suspends processing of Nigerian passport applications
Processing of new passport applications and renewal of expired ones in all passport offices has been suspended effective Monday, May…
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I’m not the one attacking Wike – Amaechi; ….Says statement is fake, unnecessary
Hon. Minister of Transportation, Chief Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has disclaimed in totality, a statement credited to him and being circulated…
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Tony Elumelu, Okonjo-Iweala, Paul Kagame, DG WHO, others to star at The UBA Africa Conversations 2021
LAGOS, Nigeria, May 18, 2021 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc (www.UBAgroup.com), is set to celebrate this year’s Africa…
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Strike: Armed thugs attack NLC procession in Kaduna
By Philip Yatai Kaduna, May 18, 2021 The police and other security agents, on Tuesday, dispersed heavily armed thugs who…
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Governors meet on May 19 over Executive Order 10, COVID-19, others
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 17, 2021 Governors of the 36 states of Nigeria are to meet on Wednesday, May…
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PDP Governors back ban on open grazing; Demand devolution of powers to states
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors on the platform of PDP Governors’ Forum have unanimously backed the recent Southern Governors’…
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2023 permutations a distraction, Osinbajo has not declared interest in presidential race – Laolu Akande
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has distanced himself from a group that is calling on Nigerians to join a volunteer…
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Turaki, Dokpesi, Uranta support Southern Governors’ ‘Asaba Accord’; Challenge Northern Governors
A group, Justice and Equity for Peace and Unity Initiative (JEPUIN), has expressed support for the outcome of the recent…
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Buhari departs Abuja for France for African Finance Summit; Meets Macron on security
President Muhammadu Buhari has, Sunday, May 16, 2021, departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a four-day official visit to attend…
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Insecurity: CAN declares 3-day prayer
By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, May 15, 2021 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day prayer for the…
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MOSIEND kicks against deployment of troops to South-South, South-East regions
The pan Niger Delta group, Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationalities in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has criticised…
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President Buhari assures Chad’s Transitional leader of support
Nigeria will assist the Republic of Chad to stabilize, and return to constitutional order, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. The…
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IPOB threat: Ohaneze asks Lagos govt to ignore rumoured attacks
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, May 13, 2021 Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advised Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ignore the rumour…
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President Buhari pledges action against bandit’s threat to national food security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pledged that his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits…
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Hoodlums raze Bende police station in Abia, free detainees – Police
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, May 13, 2021 Dare-devil gunmen, numbering at least 100, have attacked Bende Divisional Police Station in…
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Troops foil attack on Maiduguri, eliminate terrorists; Borno Acting Governor commends citizens’ resilience
By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja /Yakubu Uba, Maiduguri May 12, 2021 The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated…
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Activist urges probe into alleged murder of Imo businessman
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 11, 2021 An Owerri-based rights activist, Chizoba Iheka, has called on relevant authorities to probe…
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RCCG’s G.O, Pastor Adeboye counsels mourners as his son, Pastor Dare, is interred amidst tears
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has asked those weeping over…
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SPDC’s pipeline spilled 276 barrels into Bayelsa, Rivers Communities in April – Report
The 14-inch crude trunkline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the Niger Delta spilled 276 barrels of Shell’s…
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IPOB: Police clamp down on newspaper vendors, arrest 5 in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, May. 10, 2021 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Intelligent Response Team (IRT) on Monday arrested five…
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Killing of security personnel: Wike extends curfew in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has extended night curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with effect from…
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Abducted ABSU student regains freedom as gunmen attack Police station in Umuahia
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, May 9, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has announced the release of a student of…
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