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Gov. Lalong conducts swearing-in ceremony for new Bokkos LG boss
By Peter Amine Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Wednesday conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Mr Yakubu Tamai, the new…
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33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items, to arrive Lagos ports
By Aisha Cole A total of 33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to…
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Ambode swears-in new Perm Secs, charges them to be champions of growth mindset
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries with a charge on the appointees…
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Tambuwal: We’re tackling water shortages in Sokoto
Sokoto state government said it has devised strategies to tackle the current water scarcity bedeviling the state capital and parts…
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Man, 42, faces N150,000 fraud charge over spaghetti
By Vivian Ibobo A 42-year-old applicant, Abayomi Ogunbona, on Wednesday appeared at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly collecting N150,000…
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Police in Niger arrest 6 over attack on Gov Bello
By Aminu Ahmed Garko The police in Niger State have arrested six persons suspected to have been involved in the…
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Rickey Tarfa fails to open defence, ask for adjournment
Rickey Tarfa, SAN, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, failed to open his defence over a bribery allegation before Justice Adedayo…
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Gov. Ahmed signs amended Governor/Deputy Governor Pension Bill into Law
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on Wednesday signed into law an amendment bill stopping payment of pension to former…
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Superb Dzeko goal sends Roma into quarter-finals
A determined AS Roma beat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 on Tuesday to reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first…
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UEFA Champions League: Manchester United crash out after Sevilla’s Yedder grabs brace
Manchester United suffered a shock exit in the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 loss to Sevilla after…
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President Buhari to inaugurate National Food Security Council
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari says he will soon inaugurate a National Food Security Council aimed at achieving the…
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Lalong sacks Bokkos council chairman over killings
By Polycarp Auta Gov. Simon Lalong, has sacked Mr Simon Angyol, the Management Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government…
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APC Federal Government is under obligation to construct the Bonny-Bodo Road says Gov. Wike ▪flags off upgrading of Bonny National Grammar School
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government has no choice, but…
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Benue killings: Presidency summons IG over breach of Presidential order
By Ismaila Chafe The presidency on Tuesday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, to answer query as to…
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FG releases 54bn to PENCOM for payment of arrears — Reps Committee Chairman
By Bukola Adewumi Alhaji Hassana Shekarau, Chairman, House Committee on Pension, said that the Federal Government has released N54billion to…
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U.S. Interior chief defends travel spending, blasts ‘insults’
United States Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Tuesday defended himself during a Senate hearing over recent reports about his use…
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Abia sacks revenue consultants, reviews daily transport levies
Following the meeting of the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, with the executive members of various transport unions…
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U.S. top diplomat Tillerson says to leave office on March 31
U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, who was fired by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, said he was delegating all…
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Sierra Leone Polls: Bio, Kamara for run-off March 27
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced March 27 for run-off in the country’s presidential election as…
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Okorocha explains choice of son in-law as successor
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday cleared the air on why he is endorsing his son…
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Ex-Gov Kalu calls for Obasanjo’s arrest, prosecution
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest and prosecute former President…
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Bauchi Govt. to replace mahogany trees with umbrella specie – Official
By Huseyn Mbar Bauchi State Government on Tuesday said it would replace the mahogany trees providing shade along major streets…
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Fed.Poly, Ado Ekiti gets new Rector
By Adedeji Egbebi The Federal Government on Tuesday appointed Dr. Dayo Oladebeye as the sixth substantive Rector of the Federal…
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FBN Holdings announce new board appointments
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma FBN Holdings on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Olawale Ariyibi as Chairman of the Board, FBNQuest…
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NBA, rights groups protest hike in land use charge, taxes by LASG
By Oluwatope Lawanson and Moji Eniola The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and human rights groups on Tuesday took to the…
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