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Galaxy: The unveiling of a Voodoo Tycoon By Tony Egbulefu
For 28 years, Babagana Abba Dalori lived a quiet and dreary life. With all the risks to lives and limbs…
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Osinbajo prays for family of late RCCG cleric
By Chijioke Okorokwo Lagos, May 1, 2019 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo Osinbajo on Wednesday attended the…
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IGP orders immediate redeployment of CP Kaduna Command, 5 others
As part of efforts aimed at rejigging the fight against armed banditry, kidnapping and other crimes across the nation,…
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Era of cronyism,partisanship in public service over, says Fayemi; Swears in 17 new Permanent Secretaries
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that civil servants in the State have no reason to be sycophantic…
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Umahi dissolves boards of state-owned agencies
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, May 1, 2019 Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has dissolved the boards of all commissions owned…
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Air Peace set to begin international flights
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, May 1, 2019 Nigerian carrier, Air Peace says flight operations to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and…
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Army wants Mohammed probed over his knowledge of Boko Haram welfare
By Johnson Eyiangho Abuja, May 1, 2019 The Nigerian Army says it is taking steps to report Dr Sidi Ali…
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Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in history By Peter Abuchi
The history of modern politics in Nigeria, especially since return to civil rule in 1999, cannot be written without generous…
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Ligue 1: PSG lose again as Montpellier come from behind to win 3-2
Paris, April 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Montpellier veteran Souleymane Camara netted a late winner as they came from behind to…
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EFCC gets new tracking application against organised crime
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, April 30, 2019 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has received an application that would…
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e-tickets: Nigerian, UK tech companies sign £56m contract
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, April 30, 2019 (NAN) Two technology companies, from Nigeria and UK, have signed a £56 million…
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Van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Tottenham in Champions League semi-final
London, April 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Ajax Amsterdam’s Donny van de Beek grabbed an early goal to secure a precious 1-0…
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Census by imagination By Aniebo Nwamu
Nobody knows the actual population of Nigeria today. Not even the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) which intermittently releases figures knows.…
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New Imo International cargo Airport ready, awaits Buhari’s approval for inauguration- Okorocha
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 30, 2019 Gov Rochas Okorocha has said that the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is…
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Ambode’s last days in office… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 As would be expected, a flurry of activities is hallmarking Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s last days…
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Death of 20 in tanker accidents in Gombe: DPR tasks government
The Gombe field office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called on the Gombe state Government to immediately…
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Davido celebrates `wifey’ Chioma at 24, fans react
By Justina Auta Abuja, April 30, 2019 Some fans of music superstar, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido have reacted to…
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Computer Village: Stakeholders kick against imposition of Iyaloja, Babaloja
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, April 30, 2019 Some professional associations at the Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos have rejected the…
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NASS to transmit N8.92trn approved 2019 Appropriation Bill to Buhari Thursday
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja, April 30, 2019 The House of Representatives on Tuesday said the National Assembly (NASS) would transmit…
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Gombe extends curfew to ensure return to normalcy
By Hajara Leman Gombe, April 29, 2019 The Gombe State Government on Monday announced an extension of the curfew imposed…
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FG to spend over N1bn as compensation for codeine seizures — NAFDAC boss
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Joan Odafe Lagos, April 29, 2019 Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration…
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Rep. Chike Okafor urges APC to concede Speaker slot to South East
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja, April 29, 2019 Rep. Chike Okafor (APC-Imo) has urged the leadership of the ruling All Progressives…
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Manchester United’s Bailly to miss 2019 AFCON due to knee injury
Manchester (UK), April 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester United’s defender Eric Bailly will miss the season’s final two English Premier League…
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CSOs commend EFCC for speedy trial of gov-elect
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 29, 2019 A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Bauchi State, has commended…
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Okorocha’s media aide decries public protest against new university
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 29, 2019 Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo,…
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