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Bayelsa 2019: KOLGA abandons son, endorses APC candidate, Lyon
The people of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Local Government Council in Bayelsa State, Tuesday, declared total support for the candidate of the All…
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3 Nigerians injured in fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa
By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, Oct. 22, 2019 Three Nigerians are among other foreign nationals who on Tuesday suffered from fresh…
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The passing on of the human Encyclopedia, Ifedobi By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was one death that sucked the juice of life out of me. Chief Joseph Ekemezie Ifedobi, famously known as…
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Fayemi in Russia with President Buhari …As Russia-Africa Summit commences
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has arrived Sochi, Russia for a three-day Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum. The…
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Nigerian military targeted journalists’ phones, computers with “forensic search” for sources
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher Hamza Idris, an editor with the Nigerian Daily Trust, was at the newspaper’s central office on January…
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Chefs, Nestlé Nigeria educate children, teachers on working of healthy food
Children learning from Chefs at an event to organised by the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria and Nestlé Nigeria Plc…
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ICPC declares former presidential aide, Obono-Obla, wanted
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Oct. 22, 2019 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared former…
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$9.6bn P&ID Scam: EFCC Arraigns Two British Nationals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October 21, 2019, arraigned two British nationals, James Richard Nolan and Adam…
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Politicians are dishonoring, demystifying traditional rulers in Nigeria – Justice Olateru-Olagbegi
Traditional Rulers in Nigeria have been so demystified and dishonored, in spite of their importance in the polity, that most…
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Female applicant remanded for alleged armed robbery
Dorathy Aninge Makurdi, Oct. 22, 2019 A Makurdi Magistrates’ court on Tuesday remanded in Correctional Service facility, one Queen Monday,…
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Ghanaian president urges strong leadership for West African sub-regional bloc
Accra, Oct. 22, 2019 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would not be able to make the bold…
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President Buhari arrives Sochi for Russia-Africa Summit
President Muhamamdu Buhari Monday arrived at the Sochi International Airport, Russia, for a three-day inaugural Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum,…
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Bitcoin kidnap ransom: Police nab suspect in $15,000 transaction… Suspect makes useful revelations … Other suspects traced, tracked … Sources allege insider connections to kidnap incidents
The Nigerian Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has tracked down and arrested the main suspect in connection with…
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Lagos, Abuja, Uyo, PH, Warri, others get new Konga stores
Foremost e-commerce giant, Konga has expanded its growing list of retail stores nationwide, further cementing its place as Nigeria’s only…
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Bayelsa 2019: APC candidate, Lyon, promises rapid development
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief David Lyon, has promised to work for the rapid economic…
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130 to bag First Class at UNILORIN convocation — VC
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Oct. 21, 2019 Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has said that a…
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Lion Kelechi Ibekwe, becomes President, Lagos Mainland Legacy Lions Club
Imo State born seasoned banker, Lion Kelechi Ibekwe, MJF, will be formally presented as the 2nd President of The International…
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We have started rehabilitation of federal roads nationwide — FERMA boss
Mr Tunde Lemo, Chairman, Federal Emergency Road Management Agency (FERMA) during a Leadership Mentorship series organised by Caleb British International…
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FBN Holdings reduces bad loans to 12.6% in 9 months
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 21, 2019 FBN Holdings Plc on Monday said the non-performing loans (NPLs) ratio for its…
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Quarter-finals action heightens play at 2019 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League
By Bayo Olawunmi Lagos, Oct. 21, 2019 Battle for the national title and two continental competition tickets will heighten on…
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Senate President holds expanded security meeting over Abuja
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday held an expanded meeting over the security challenges in the Federal…
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Melaye, Adeyemi to slug it out Nov. 16 – INEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2019 The fresh Kogi West Senatorial election involving Sen Dino Melaye of the PDP…
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