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Sweden bury World Cup opening jinx to beat South Korea
Sweden won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended a worrying goal drought with…
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Shell tasks contractors over safety, rewards champions
Vice President of Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) and Gabon, Peter Costello, has charged contractors working for and with Shell…
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Buhari administration is transforming Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Buhari Administration is steadily transforming Nigeria through…
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Why the bounce from declaring June 12 ‘Democracy Day’ may not last long By Jideofor Adibe
Let’s give it to Buhari and his advisers. Whoever suggested making June 12 the country’s ‘Democracy Day’ (rather than…
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Saraki leads Senate delegation on visit to Russian Parliament
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will on Tuesday lead a Senate delegation on a three day parliamentary…
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Gov. Wike swears-in newly elected local govt council chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has sworn-in the 23 Local Government Council Chairmen elected during the June 16, 2018…
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HEDA asks judges to emulate Justice Banjoko by sending corrupt politicians to jail
A justice-based movement, HEDA Resource Centre, has lauded all players in the judicial system who contributed to the convictions of…
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PDP sweeps LG Council polls in Rivers …As RSIEC declares results
David Amusa, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has declared the results and winners of the local…
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Why many parts of Nigeria are experiencing blackout – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained the reason why many parts of the country are experiencing blackouts, especially…
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Olomu stool: We will not disappoint – Kingmakers
The Omu-Aran Traditional Council of Chiefs in Kwara State on Monday pledged to ensure diligence and transparency in the…
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Abuja airport records 1.02m passengers in Q1 – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says that no fewer than 1.02 million passengers travelled through the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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Security threats: Bishop Kukah asks Christians to take responsibility
The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Father Matthew Kukah has urged members of the Christian community to assume full…
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Financial autonomy for state Legislature, Judiciary: Anglican Church lauds Buhari; It will strengthen democracy – Speaker
By Stanley Nwanosike/ Friday Idachaba The Anglican Diocese of Udi in Enugu State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for…
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Police nab killer suspect in Enugu
By Maureen Ojinaka The Police in Enugu State said it has arrested Chibuike Odoh, one of the killer suspects…
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World Cup: Don’t give up on Super Eagles, Ekweremadu urges Nigerians
By Cecilia Ijuo Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has urged Nigerians not to give up on Super…
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PDP general elections guidelines not ready – Organising Secretary
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that its guidelines for the 2019 presidential primary election…
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Brazil held to 1-1 by Switzerland in Group E opener
A second half header from Steven Zuber cancelled out a sensational early goal from Philippe Coutinho as Switzerland and Brazil…
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Sallah tragedy: Boko Haram female bombers kill 32, injure 84 in Damboa
By Hamza Suleiman No fewer than 32 persons were killed, while 84 others were injured when six suicide bombers…
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APC National Convention will be hitch-free, says VON DG
The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
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SERAP asks court to compel Fashola to account for spending on power
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN over…
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Windstorm, downpour, wreak havoc in Bauchi metropolis; Wife, children of NAN Correspondent escape death
By Mohammed Ahmed Kaigama/ Amina Ahmed Heavy rainfall and windstorm on Saturday destroyed property in Bauchi metropolis, reports the…
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Ugwuanyi breaks record as Enugu Royal Fathers endorse him for second term…Confer him with Chieftaincy title of “Omeluoha Gburugburu of Enugu State”
History was made in Enugu State on Saturday, as all the traditional rulers of the 450 autonomous communities in the…
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World Cup: Rohr blames ‘many mistakes’ for Eagles’ loss; Owolabi, others say Rohr is to blame
By Olawale Alabi/ Olanrewaju Akojede/ Igbaugba Ehigimetor/ Kemi Ajayi/ Victor Okoye Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, on Saturday said…
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AUN appreciates corporate sponsors for 10th Commencement Endowment
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) is appreciating the generous commitment to scholarship by corporate organizations, which contributed to the…
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Defections hit PDP as Akeredolu joins Fayemi’s campaign trail
Huge crowds snarled Dr Kayode Fayemi’s campaign trail Saturday as Governor Rotimi Akeredolu joined the All Progressives Congress candidate in…
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