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Nigerians, visitors to wear Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem before entering gov’t buildings – Buhari; donates N10m to legionnaires
President Mohammadu Buhari has announced the donation of N10 million to the cause of recognizing the feats achieved by the…
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Despite NNPC’s assurances, fuel scarcity intensifies as petrol hits N400 per litre
Despite claims, Friday, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation that it has begun a 24 hour fuel supply in its…
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(Photonews) Atiku gives out 3 daughters in wedding in Yola; son marries
Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, 14 November 2015 gave out three of…
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Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel meets parents of kidnapped Chibok girls in Lagos
Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel is meeting some of the parents of the 219 girls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram…
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Supreme Court halts CCT trial of Senate President, Saraki
The Supreme Court, Thursday, ordered the suspension of the trial of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code…
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My cabinet, ’round pegs in round holes’ — Buhari; as Amaechi named minister of (Transport), Lai Mohammed (Culture & Information), Ngige (Labour & Employment), Fashola, (Power, Works & Housing)
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, described the appointment of his 36-member new cabinet as a milestone. The president said this while…
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New Ministers assume office; Buhari appoints 18 new Permanent Secretaries, re-assigns others
As President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates the Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday, he has approved the appointment of 18 new Permanent…
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Aisha Buhari to APC: Fulfil your N5000 stipend, free meal-a-day campaign promises
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has appealed to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), not to renege…
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Aggrieved Reps brawl over House committees’ composition; as Gbajabiamila group accuses Dogara of sabotage
Some aggrieved members of the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tuesday, engaged in…
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My job is not really difficult, simply because the constitution is very clear — Yakubu, INEC boss
The newly-appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Monday, promised to be guided by the…
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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets win Under 17 FIFA World Cup again!
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. This makes it the fifth time…
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FG set to propose 2016 budget of N8trn to NASS
The Federal Government is set to forward a proposal of about N8 to the National Assembly as budget for 2016,…
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Behold Nigeria’s first female Governor!; I’ll appeal the judgement – Gov. Ishaku
The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Hajiya Aisha Jummai Al-hassan has been declared the duly elected Governor of…
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Traffic gridlock & robberies: Ambode reads riot act to okada operators, others; issues 90-day ultimatum to tank farm owners
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday, read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, commercial…
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President Buhari approves expansion of Nigeria’s maritime boundaries
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday approved the continuation of efforts by the National Boundary Commission to significantly expand the nation’s maritime…
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Edo: How we arrested fleeing Igarra bank robbers – Vigilante
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A vigilante group in Igarra, Wednesday, gave an insight into how the organization scuttled the escape of…
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Murray-Bruce, Melaye, Goje, Tinubu, Uzodinma named chairmen as senate constitutes committees
Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Wednesday, announced the various committees and their heads to oversee relevant issues arising on the…
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Edo: Dare-devil armed robbers kill 2 policemen, 4 others during raid on 2 banks in Igarra
AGENE GODWIN, Benin AT least six persons including two policemen and a private security man were killed, Tuesday evening, when…
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Crude oil: NNPC scraps offshore processing arrangement; adopts direct sale, purchase option
In a major steer designed to enshrine transparency and eliminate the activities of middlemen in the crude oil exchange for…
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Olu Falae’s abduction behind NCC’s hefty fine on MTN Nigeria
There are indications that the immediate reason for the hefty $U.S 5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission…
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NCC fine: Johannesburg Stock Exchange suspends trading on MTN shares
Trading in MTN shares was halted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Monday, amid uncertainty over a $5.2 billion fine imposed…
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Appeal Court dismisses Saraki’s objection to trial by CCT; Senate President goes to Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, should stand trial at the Code of Conduct…
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Ministerial nominees: PDP senators stage Walk-Out as Senate confirms Amaechi, 17 others; We’re now united — APC
Senators elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday, staged a walk-out on the floor of…
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Military declares 100 Boko Haram members wanted; seeks cooperation of Nigerians in ‘smoking them out’
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has released photos of nearly 100 people whom it says are its most-wanted Boko…
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Our policies may hurt some businesses in the short term, but they are in the interest of national economy — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said in New Delhi, India, that despite the fall in oil prices, his administration remains fully…
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