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Presidency confirms death of 2 members of President Buhari’s extended family; Atiku sends condolences to Buhari, Buratai
By Ismaila Chafe & Emmanuel Oloniruha The Presidency on Saturday confirmed the death of two members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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Boko Haram releases Unimaid lecturers, Police wives; President Buhari welcomes release
The Department of State Services, DSS Saturday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the release, through negotiations, of three University of…
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I-G condoles with Buhari over sister in-law’s death
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on Saturday visited Daura, Katsina, where he condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Senate seeks improved trade relations with Finland …As Institute of Directors honours Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the 8th Senate will work to improve trade relations…
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Lagos Marathon: East Africans retain Star Prizes as Ambode promises bigger 2019 Edition …We’ll employ top class Coaches to train Nigerian runners, says Gov, Dalung
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday unveiled plans to invest in training of Nigerian athletes to compete with…
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3rd Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Lagos will commit more resources to develop long distance races — Ambode; Kenya marathoners dominate race
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Saturday said that the state would commit more resources to promote distance races…
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Who is Audu Ogbe working for? By Emmanuel Yawe
One thing you cannot take away from Chief Audu Ogbe, the Minister of Agriculture is his oratorical skills. He speaks…
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Umahi orders traditional rulers to compile data on herdsmen
By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed traditional rulers to collate data on herdsmen operating in the…
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President Buhari approves retirement of Justice Ademola, dismissal of Tokode
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the compulsory retirement of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, and the dismissal of…
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Winter Olympics: Akuoma Omega is Nigeria’s flagbearer as country’s flag debuts
By Ijeoma Okigbo Bobsled athlete Akuoma Omeoga is the bearer of Nigeria’s flag as the country makes its debut at…
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Lassa Fever: Environmentalist warns residents against bush burning
By George Edomwonyi Mr Abdulsalam Braimah, the Head, Environment Department, Etsako West Local Government Area, on Friday advised residents of…
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President Buhari condoles Buratai over death of father
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja commiserated with the Buratai family over the death of Alhaji Yusuf Buratai, father of…
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Bribery charge: Court dismisses Rickey Tarfa’s no-case submission, N520m damages
By Chinyere Omeire Justice Adedayo Akintoye of an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday dismissed the no-case submission by…
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Gov. Wike alleges plot by APC Federal Government to use INEC to rig 2019 elections
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded plans to print…
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Ikpeazu exceptional leader, says Vanguard Newspapers…gets Governor of the Year award
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been nominated as Vanguard Newspapers’ Governor of the Year 2017. The…
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United World Wrestling honours Gov. Wike
The United World Wrestling (Africa) has presented an award of excellence to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his…
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Insecurity: Dickson backs FG, demands state police
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has joined the agitation for the establishment of state police in…
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Interpol commends EFCC’s anti-graft efforts, recommends it as model for Africa
Secretary General of Interpol, Jurgen Stock, has commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its efforts in fighting corruption…
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First fully-formed human eggs produced in laboratory, scientists say
Scientists in Scotland have produced the first fully-developed human eggs grown in a laboratory, saying the breakthrough could lead to…
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Unconducive environment: Biggest challenge to theatre growth in Nigeria, says NANTAP
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, Feb. 9, 2018 (NAN) Israel Eboh, the President, National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP),…
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Saraki urges Assembly Clerks to be accountable, transparent
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, urged Clerks to the National Assembly and State Houses of…
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President Buhari sends goodwill message to Team Nigeria at Winter Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his best wishes to Team Nigeria as they begin their epoch-making representation of the country…
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Ambode targets IAAF Gold Label Award for Lagos City Marathon…Buratai, Dalung, Pinnick, A-list artistes, celebrities, others to participate
Ahead of Saturday’s Lagos City Marathon, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said the State Government has set…
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