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AAC reaffirms Sowore as national chairman, expels Ezenwa
By Aderogba George Abuja, July 26, 2019 The African Action Congress (AAC) has reaffirmed Mr Omoyele Sowore as its National…
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In Liberia, President Buhari restates commitment to sub-regional development; Speaks on Nigeria’s economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Economic and Recovery Growth Plan launched by his administration in 2017 is creating…
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Our Case against Okorocha – EFCC (See pictures of marked properties )
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to state that it’s Enugu Zonal Office on Tuesday July 23, 2019…
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Buhari nominates Saraki, Akpabio, Keyamo, 40 others ministers; Nwajiuba compensated for letting Speaker’s seat go to Gbajabiamila
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the list of 43 ministerial nominees for the screening and confirmation of the Senate Some…
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U.S. government imposes visa restrictions on saboteurs of Nigeria’s democracy
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 23, 2019 The U.S. Government has imposed visa restrictions on “individuals responsible for undermining…
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President Buhari sets target for electricity sector, says 11, 000 mgw achievable by 2023; Implementation agreement for Electrification Roadmap signed; How the deal was struck
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, challenged stakeholders in the electricity sector to improve supply to Nigerians, urging them…
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N2trn spent on constituency projects since 2000 without results , says ICPC
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 21, 2019 The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji…
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Insecurity: Osinbajo confers with Ogun monarchs
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Sagamu (Ogun) July 20, 2019 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday held consultations with the Akarigbo of…
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Global energy transitions & implications for the Nigerian economy By Prof Chijioke Nwaozuzu
For more than a century, fossil fuels have accounted for a larger proportion of global energy supply sources. However, with…
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Eleven in contention for $100,000 The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2019
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature today, Thursday 18 July, announced the shortlist of 11 drawn from…
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Insecurity: Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Buhari again
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 17, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the President of the Senate, Ahmad…
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Jim Ovia urges Emefiele to create enabling environment for empowerment of Nigerian youths
The Chairman/Founder of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia (CON), has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor,…
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Kidnap of 5 year-old girl in Bayelsa: Kidnapper demands N1m ransom
A kidnap suspect, identified as Ahmed, who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl in Yenagoa, has demanded N1 million ransom, the…
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Trump sets new rule to make it harder for immigrants to seek asylum
Washington, July 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) The Donald Trump administration on Monday said it would take steps to make it more…
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Nigerian Army redeploys Adeosun, Biu, top military officers in new massive postings
The Nigerian Army has just released the postings and appointments of its officers. The posting by the Chief of Army…
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Power restored after massive outage in New York City
New York, July 14, 2019 (dpa/NAN) More than 70,000 people were affected by a massive power outage in parts of New…
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Nigeria is winning war against terror, says President Buhari at Jaji; Speaks on phone with Pa Fasoranti
President Muhammadu Buhari has been in telephone contact with Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, whose daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunri, was…
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President Buhari condoles Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti on daughter’s death; Greets Nobel Laureate, Prof. Soyinka @ 85; Hosts NASS leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the death of his daughter, Mrs Funke…
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Justify confidence reposed in you, President Buhari urges UNGA President-Elect
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja formally congratulated Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President-elect of the United Nations, UN General Assembly and…
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President Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of 15 Special Advisers; Receives Aremo Osoba
President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted to the Senate a request for the appointment of Special Advisers. Citing section 151 of…
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Presidential Tribunal admits presidential result declared by INEC as exhibit
By Martins Odeh Abuja, July 8, 2019 The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Monday admitted the final result declared by…
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Free trade must also be fair trade, President Buhari says as Nigeria signs African Free Trade Agreement
Nigeria officially joined the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday, signed the Agreement in Niamey…
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Buhari departs Abuja, arrives Niger Republic for AU Summit
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 6, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Abuja for Niger Republic to attend the 12th…
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