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Lawan as Senate President excites Yobe people; Party chiefs task him
By Mohammed Mamman, Damaturu (Yobe State); Aderemi Bamgbose, Okitipupa (Ondo State); Deborah Coker, Benin, June 11, 2019 The people of Yobe,…
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Armed robber raped me using ‘polybag’ as protection, teacher tells court
By Moji Eniola Ikeja, June 11, 2019 A teacher (name withheld) of a Catholic Secondary School in Lagos, has narrated…
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9th Senate: Omo-Agege defeats Ekweremadu, becomes deputy senate president
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 11, 2019 Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has won the election for the seat of the…
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Court hearing commences on fate of Obama Presidential Centre
Chicago, June 11, 2019 A federal judge will hear final arguments on Tuesday in a lawsuit that could determine the…
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NPA approves 10% discount on vessels calling at Eastern ports
By Aisha Cole Lagos, June 11, 2019 The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a 10 per…
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Lagos police launch ‘Operation Crush, parade 202 suspected criminals
By Adepote Arowojobe Ikorodu (Lagos state), June 10, 2019 The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, on Monday…
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Six persons die during traditional marriage in Imo State, 23 critically wounded
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, June 10, 2019 The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Imo, Mr Rabiu Ladodo, has ordered full…
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INEC meets Tuesday over various court orders on issuance of Certificates of Return
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 10, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will meet on Tuesday, regarding…
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Enugu, Ebonyi Speakers re-elected; Gafasa emerges in Kano
Immediate past Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi, has been re-elected to, again, steer…
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Bayelsa Gov Poll: I won’t impose my successor – Gov. Dickson ***Says right candidate will emerge in PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16 governorship election in the state would…
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I left my matrimonial home for fear of my life – Ex-Governor Chime’s wife
By Alexandra Oladipo Abuja, June 10, 2019 The estranged wife of former governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on…
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Don’t muzzle legislature, Secondus warns Buhari, APC; Says doctrine of separation of powers must be respected.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling…
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Imo: Abraham Nwankwo-led Financial Advisory Committee begins sitting
A financial advisory committee saddled with the task of carrying out a forensic audit and reviewing “all financial transactions”…
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NBC/AIT face-off resolved says Nduka Obaigbena, President, Nigerian Press Organisation
Following the suspension of the Broadcast License of DAAR Communications Plc., owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM by…
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June 12: Buhari assents to Public Holiday Amendment Bill; Receives Nigerian-Italian Senator, Iwobi, colleagues
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, June 10, 2019 …
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Champions emerge in NNPC/SNEPCo Junior Tennis Tournament
Suleiman Ibrahim has emerged the 2019 Champion in the U-16 category of the just-concluded NNPC/SNEPCo Junior Tennis Tournament held at…
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Nestle Nigeria cleans up Beach to commemorate World Ocean Day
By Dapo Udom and Vivian Ihechu Lagos, June 8, 2019 As the world marked the 2019 World Ocean Day…
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Kidnap of three expatriates in Rivers: Governor Wike gives Andoni Chiefs, leaders three-day ultimatum
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has given the chiefs and leaders of Andoni Local Government Area, a 72-hour ultimatum …
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Muhammad-Bande’s emergence as UNGA President will give Nigeria international exposure – Don
By Lucy Osuizigbo Lagos, June 8, 2019 A Professor of Political Science, Femi Otubanjo, on Saturday said Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande’s election as…
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Don’t embarrass the country with your choice of speaker – Arewa Progressive Congress urges
Abuja, June 8, 2019 The Arewa Progressive Congress has appealed to the members-elect of the ninth Assembly, not to embarrass…
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Gov. Ganduje, Sanusi reconcile as Dangote, Fayemi broker peace
By Tukur Muntari Kano, June 8, 2019 The crisis between Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of…
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Fidelity Bank tasks parents on enduring educational legacy for children
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, June 7, 2019 Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, Managing Director/CEO Fidelity Bank Plc, on Friday urged parents to…
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8th Nigerian Senate unveils achievement books
At the Valedictory Session for the 8th Senate, two books detailing the achievements of the 8th Senate in particular, and…
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Gombe Governor, Yahaya swears in new SSG, Head of Service
A new Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has been sworn-in by Governor Mohammed Inuwa…
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