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Former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme dies in London Clinic
Nigeria’s former Vice President and founding Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Alex Ekwueme, GCON, has died in…
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President Buhari, APC, Gov. Dickson congratulate former President Jonathan at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, among others, have congratulated…
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Obaze, PDP candidate, rejects election result
By Chimezie Anaso Mr Oseloka Obaze, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected the result of Saturday’s governorship…
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Anambra guber poll: INEC says it remains vigilant until final result is announced
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will remain vigilant in collation of results…
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Egmont Group: Nigeria’s suspension threatens anti-money laundering laws – Group
By Temitope Ponle The Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says Nigeria’s suspension from the Egmont…
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Why Anyim Pius Anyim was arrested by EFCC
EFCC confirms arrest of former SGF, Anyim By Harrison Arubu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed…
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Wise men still come from the East By FEMI ADESINA
At his incarnation, wise men gifted in astronomy came from the East, all the way to Bethlehem, in the south…
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Anambra Gov Polls: TMG panics over voters apathy, deploys 150 observers
A civil rights organisation, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) on Friday expressed pessimism over voters apathy, towards the Anambra State governorship…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after 2-day working visit to South East; Directs reinstatement of Obiano’s security aides; His visit will bring unity – Okorocha; How I appoint my aides – Buhari
By Peter Okolie, Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a two-day official visit to Ebonyi and…
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We’ll fulfill promises on infrastructure for South East, President Buhari assures Ndigbo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi State, assured Ndigbo that his administration will ensure the…
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Sokoto flags off Nigeria’s largest school enrollment drive
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has flagged off Nigeria’s largest school enrollment drive which targets 1.4 million new intakes in…
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Original Ikoyi whistleblowers emerge, petition AGF …Say EFCC, others shortchanged them …. May go to Court to stop payment
The last has not been heard of the controversies surrounding the payment of the 5% commission to the whistleblower who…
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Security, stability of Nigeria depends largely on provision of functional education – President Buhari declares at Special Retreat of Federal Executive Council on Challenges facing Educational Sector
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, AT THE PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT ON EDUCATION, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 AT OLD BANQUET…
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11 PDP governors hold crucial meeting with chairmanship aspirants ahead of Dec 9 convention in Enugu; We’ve agreed to sign peace accord by Tuesday – Dokpesi
By Felix Nwadioha, Emmanuel Oloniruha The 11 Governors of Peoples Democratic (PDP), Sunday, held a crucial closed door meeting in…
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Former VP Ekwueme flown abroad for treatment
By Felix Nwadioha The Second Republic Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, was on Sunday airlifted abroad for further medical treatment. Ekwueme…
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Wike, Amaechi’s security men clash; Wike’s men pulled guns on Amaechi, vandalized his car – Amaechi; Amaechi’s men attacked Wike’s convoy – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have given conflicting accounts…
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President Buhari promises to address concerns of insecurity, injustice raised by religious leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja assured religious leaders, and all Nigerians, that his administration will address rising…
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Buhari inaugurates Armed Forces Council
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Armed Forces Council and ratified the National Defence Policy…
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President Buhari presides over FEC; Directs Minister of Health to investigate spread of ‘unknown disease’ in Jigawa State
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Heath, Prof. Isaac Adewole to investigate reports of an ‘unknown disease’ that…
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FG earmarks N500bn to consolidate on Social Intervention Programme in 2018 (See full Budget Speech by President Buhari)
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Government has set aside N600 billion to consolidate on its Social Intervention Programmes. The President…
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Standard Gauge: Laying of tracks begins December, Costain, Jibowu bridges to be demolished —Amaechi
By Kazeem Akande Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said the laying of tracks of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail…
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Tambuwal hails Dogara, NASS on passage of North East Development Commission Bill
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has commended Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara for sponsoring the…
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