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Army Chief interacts with troops at frontline
In his bid to further boost troops’ morale and see things for himself, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian…
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Police nab prime suspects in Zamfara massacre; Deploy 3 more Mobile Force Units
Three principal suspects Halilu Garba (Alias Mabushi) ‘M’ 45 yrs; Zubairu Marafa (Alias Wakili) ‘M’ 45yrs and Nafi’u Badamasi (Alias…
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‘Black Panther’ smashes box office records with $218m
Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is heading for a super-heroic $218 million debut over the four-day President’s Day weekend at 4,020 North…
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DPR to prosecute 8 filling stations for allegedly violating seal order in Akwa Ibom
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket Field office in Akwa Ibom, says it will prosecute eight filling stations for…
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Enyimba FC mourns Udoji
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Management of Enyimba International FC of Aba is in mourning over the tragic death of its…
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FG queries Magu, Keyamo over corruption charges against CCT boss Umar
The Federal Government has issued a query to the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr.…
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Boko Haram insurgency: UNDP trains 50 Borno Youths on entrepreneurship development
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In its determination to address the root cause of Boko Haram insurgency, the United Nations Development…
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Voters’ Registration: Gov. Ugwuanyi Support Group embarks on sensitization campaign
Determined to ensure that all eligible voters in Enugu State, who have not registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Dangote, others for Editors’ Plaza Foundation laying ceremony
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is to play the role of Chief Guest of Honour…
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Police arrest suspected ATM fraudster in Enugu
By Maureen Ojinaka The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a notorious suspected Automated Teller Machine (ATM) fraudster operating…
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Valentine’s Season: Pasuma thrills fans at Badagry Beach
By Oladele Eniola Fuji Musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, on Saturday thrilled his fans at the Suntan Beach in Badagry as…
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APC reconciliation: Tinubu visits Sokoto, meets Governor Tambuwal, Senator Wamakko
National Leader and Head of the Presidential Reconciliation Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu visited…
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Cows stray onto Akure airport runway, FAAN apologises
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata A herd of cattle strayed onto the runway of Akure Airport Saturday morning, preventing…
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Lukaku double sends Man United into FA Cup quarter-finals
Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town…
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Prof. Ishola’s widow recounts husband’s last moments; President Buhari, Asiwaju Tinubu mourn
By Akeem Abas Adebola Ishola, wife of the late renowned playwright, Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola, has said her husband gave no…
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Oil blocs belong to N’ Delta ancestors, says Dickson
The governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson on Saturday demanded that more oil blocs should go to the oil-producing…
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Obi advises African leaders on way forward
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on African leaders to look inwards for the solutions…
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Ethiopia says state of emergency will last 6 months
Ethiopian Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa on Saturday said a state of emergency imposed by Ethiopia after the prime minister resigned…
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We’ll override Buhari if he does not sign Peace Corps Bill -N’Assembly
The Nigerian National Assembly, on Friday said it would not hesitate to invoke the relevant section of the Nigerian 1999…
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Bayelsa hosts the world as global leaders storm Yenagoa for 2018 Africa SME Roundtable Forum; Presidents Kagame, Jonathan, Adesina; Elumelu, Ovia are key lecturers/lead speakers; VIP list: Governor, Principe Island, Diplomats, Trade Ministers of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Gabon, Mauritius etc.
THE World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) has endorsed the City of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State to host the…
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“Army is not aware of Shekau’s whereabouts”- Kukasheka
By Rabiu Sani The Nigerian Army on Friday dismissed as “misleading,” reports indicating that the Boko Haram factional leader, Abubakar…
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The quit notice, hate speeches and President Buhari’s northernisation/Islamisation agenda By Professor Ben Nwabueze
NATURE OF HATE SPEECHES In the aftermath of the divisions in the country caused by President Buhari’s Northernisation/ Islamisation Agenda,…
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APC leaders, Tinubu to meet Buhari in Daura Saturday
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to meet Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders of the All…
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Military commences construction of critical infrastructure in Sambiza forest
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Following the successful clearing of Sambiza forest by the military and the determination of the Nigerian…
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Ethiopia declares state of emergency
Ethiopia on Friday announced state of emergency after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his intention to step down amid unrest…
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