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FIFA U-20 WWC: We will go beyond second-place finish, Falconets assure
By Ijeoma Okigbo Mansur Abdullahi, the Falconets’ assistant coach, on Friday in Abuja said the team has been working towards…
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Buhari, Umahi relationship not partisan – Ebonyi Govt
By Chukwuemeka Opara Ebonyi State Government on Friday, said the relationship between the Gov. David Umahi and President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Forex: CBN flags off SMIS in Chinese Yuan
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, July 20, 2018, flagged off its intervention in the sale of…
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Buhari storms Yenagoa in August as Bayelsa finalises work on Airport project
The Bayelsa State Government says its multi billion naira international airport is one of the legacy projects that will change…
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Plastic fish: Joe’s Market, Newark, New Jersey, shut down
Joe’s Fish Market on South Orange Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, United States, has been shut down following the…
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Senator Dino Melaye’s security aides, Police exchange gun fire in Lokoja;
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly and the Kogi State Police Command in Kogi State…
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Osun Poll: APC primary election committee meets aspirants, sues for calm
By Victor Adeoti The election committee for Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, on Thursday met with all the…
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Alex Ekwueme family, community pay “thank you” visit to Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe The family of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme and Oko community on Thursday paid a “thank you”…
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NFF to move into Sunday Dankaro House next week, Giwa says
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chris Giwa, the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Thursday said the federation’s secretariat would move…
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FCT, Abuja, Police Command gets new Commissioner
By Joseph Edeh Mr Bala Ciroma on Thursday assumed office as the new Commissioner of Police for the Police…
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Insurgency: No going back, fight to finish – Buratai charges troops
By Johnson Eyiangho The Chief of Army Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai says there is no going back in the operation to…
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U.S. varsities award $5.3m scholarships to 110 Nigerian students
By Isaac Aregbesola The U.S. Embassy in Abuja says over 110 Nigerian students have been awarded scholarships worth 5.3 million…
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Owoniyi emerges new Obaro of Kabba
By Kola Adeyemi The Kogi State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Solomon Owoniyi, as the new Obaro of…
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Nigeria to host 73rd meeting of African Parliamentary Union in October
Nigeria will in October host the 73rd Meeting of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), in Abuja, it was learnt Thursday.…
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Senate investigates alleged lopsided FG’s appointments
By Cecilia Ijuo The Senate on Thursday, mandated its Committee on Federal Character to investigate alleged lopsided appointments into Federal…
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An Ode to Peter Obi at 57 By Onukwugha Osuji
“The great difficulty is first to win a reputation; the next to keep it while you live; and the next to…
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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces Patrick Akinwuntan as Managing Director & Regional Executive – designate of Ecobank Nigeria
The Board of Directors of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com) has announced the appointment of Patrick Akinwuntan as the Managing Director & Regional Executive –…
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We will work with Senate to ensure quick passage of AMCON Amendment Bill – House of Reps
Barely one week after the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions called on President Muhammadu Buhari to issue…
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29 Nigerians in Europe deported over immigration irregularities
By Solomon Asowata Twenty nine Nigerians were on Thursday deported from six European countries over irregularities related to immigration offences.…
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PDP may not participate in 2019 elections – Secondus; Says it contested against INEC, Security in Ekiti, not APC
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said that the party contested against the…
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Apapa gridlock: Lagos Govt seeks FG intervention; Police, others begin ‘Operation Restore Sanity’ Friday
By Folasade Adeniran/ Mateen Badru The Lagos State Government on Thursday sought the intervention of the Federal Government in…
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Why Dankwambo will not step down for anyone – Campaign Group
The North-East zonal campaign organization for Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo’s Presidential ambition has denied any insinuations that their principal would…
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Buhari meets Osinbajo, Saraki, 4 Govs.; Receives Fayemi; ‘I’ll probe Fayose’s administration, says Ekiti Gov.-elect
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola…
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Obi marks birthday with students •Warns against lavish celebrations
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has counselled students of secondary and tertiary institutions to shun the craze for celebration of birthdays…
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Mobil faults picketing of its office by ex-spy policemen
Mobil Producing Nigeria, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, has faulted the picketing of its offices by ex-spy policemen, who provided security…
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