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At last, President Buhari signs 2016 budget into law; We’ll ensure adequate oversight – Senate President; All key revenue assumptions proposed by Executive retained- Budget Minister’s aide
After more than four months of impasse which had characterized the 2016 Appropriation Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, at the…
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Trouble in Aba: ‘Bakassi Boys’ return; Vehicles carrying livestock into Abia to be searched – Governor
Governor of Abia state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that the Abia State Vigilante Services (AVS), popularly known as Bakassi,…
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Sanusi’s letter to Jonathan: Patriotic zeal dictated my action – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he was propelled by patriotic zeal, the need to “stop the…
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President Buhari meets G-19 leaders of APC; Saraki, Dogara, Okorocha in attendance
President Muhammadu Buhari received the Group of 19 (G-19) All Progressives Congress, APC, party leaders in the Statehouse on Wednesday,…
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Nigeria will comply with ICJ ruling on Bakassi Peninsula – Buhari assures; as Biya ends State Visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria would abide by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the disputed…
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I’ve ordered security agencies to deal decisively with rampaging herdsmen – President Buhari tells Catholic Bishops
Against the background of reports of continued attacks on communities across the country by armed herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari late…
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Protect a free press and a neutral Internet in your country – US Consul General at World Press Freedom Day
Since I arrived in Lagos six months ago, I have been reading and listening to news reports and commentaries written…
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May Day message: President Buhari urges workers to be patient; silent on minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerian workers that the present economic hardship in the country will soon be over, just…
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How security lapses exposed Enugu to Fulani herdsmen attack – Gov. Ugwuanyi; Deputy Gov. receives fact finding Committee
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday reviewed last Monday’s invasion of Ukpabi Nimbo Community in Uzouwani Local Government…
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Mining: Fayemi canvasses regional economic cooperation, environmental safety
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged states and geo-political zones in the country to embrace…
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President Buhari condemns attack on Enugu community, orders crackdown on perpetrators
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security chiefs to hunt down those who perpetrated the attack on Ukpabu Nimbo community in…
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President Buhari urges World Bank to facilitate speedy repatriation of stolen funds
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja urged the World Bank to do all within its powers to facilitate the speedy…
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FG plans mass sack of teachers without basic qualifications; NCE, B.Ed graduates only, to be considered for 500,000 teaching jobs
Federal Government has disclosed plans to terminate appointments of teachers who are without basic teaching qualifications in all segments of…
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President Buhari determined to roll back poverty; Orders distribution of 10,000 tons of grains – Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the release of 10,000 tons of grains from the national strategic grains reserves for national…
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The China trip was very successful; Nigeria didn’t ask for loans – Femi Adesina
Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari was on Channels Television recently with Seun…
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President Buhari receives Amb. Power, U.S Permanent Rep. to UN; says FG compiling comprehensive data on IDPs to quicken resettlement
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the United States, U.S, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Samantha Power. Issues…
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Shell pays $42 billion to Nigeria in four years
Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) declared, Monday, that it had paid a total sum of $42 billion as its economic contribution…
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PDP adopts new zoning formula, plots to take-over power in 2019
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Ahead of 2019 general elections in the country, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its…
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Buhari’s foreign trips: My takeaway By Babatunde Fashola
In making this public intervention, I seek to highlight the benefit of global relationships and cooperation in a world that…
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