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Court remands herdsman in prison for allegedly selling 13 cows without owner’s consent
By Amen Gajira A Minna Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded in prison a herdsman, Haruna Yakubu, for allegedly selling 13…
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With N14b on offer, Western Lotto raises stakes with Powerball Max
Gaming and entertainment firm Western Lotto Nigeria Limited has raised the stakes in the gaming business in Nigeria with the…
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Herdsmen crisis, insecurity and food security By Tayo Ogunbiyi
These, indeed, are strange times for our beloved nation. Harsh economic realities coupled with incessant fuel scarcity, unemployment, inflation, hunger…
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Traditional ruler regains freedom from abductors
By Mohammad Tijjani The Chief of Ikulu, Mr Yohanna Kukah, has been released by his abductors, the police confirmed on…
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FG to involve more Nigerians in meter manufacturing – Fashola
By Raji Rasak The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday said the Federal Government had…
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Engineer ejected by landlady emerges N20m lottery winner
By Kate Obande-Okewu Mr Sidney Osahon, 35, Engineer from Edo, who won the ‘Give ‘n’ Take N20 million’ National Jackpot…
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NFF official advocates more sponsors for league competitions
By Ikenna Osuoha Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Thursday in Abuja canvassed more sponsors…
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Whether the eradication of corruption is the motivating object of the on-going war against corruption by Professor Ben Nwabueze
The object of the war against corruption, in which successive governments in the country profess themselves to be engaged, needs…
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We spent $900 million on humanitarian services in North East in 2017 — UN Deputy Secretary General
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Hajiya Amina Mohammed has said the UN…
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Insurgency: Borno Governor urges National Assembly to support military
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has urged the members of the National Assembly to support…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi hosts Rangers, Starlets
Ahead of the commencement of the 2017/2018 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, January 14, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi…
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Warn Sylva, Lokpobiri to stop Bayelsa bloodshed, Dickson tells Buhari
Governor of Bayelsa State, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on his Minister of…
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Public Service and imperative for inspirational leadership By Dr. Akintola, Benson Oke
Universally, public service is the institution that drives activities of government. It operates with professionals and non- professionals from whom…
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Femi Adesina, receives Managing Director, TEC ENGINEERING COMPANY (NIG.) LTD
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Thursday, January 11, 2018, received the…
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We will not enact anti-grazing law in Plateau, says Gov. Lalong; Visits President Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration will not enact the controversial anti-grazing law in the…
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Benue Killings: Tor Tiv alleges ethnic cleansing agenda
The Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Prof James Ayatse has alleged that the killings of Benue indigenes in the New…
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Attack: Six Nigerian-owned guest houses burnt in S/Africa – Union
By Mike Mbonye The Nigerian Union in South Africa has said that six guest houses owned by their members were…
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Aare Ona Kakanfo to promote Yoruba unity, cultural values- Chairman
By Akeem Abas Chief Ayo Ladigbolu, the Chairman, Aare Ona Kakanfo Installation Central Planning Committee says the Aare Ona Kakanfo…
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Buhari: Heading for a meltdown in 2019? By Jideofor Adibe
We are now fully in the political season. With INEC releasing the time-table for the 2019 elections, hush-hush political discussions…
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Falana writes IGP, demands release of 10 ‘abducted’ South Cameroonian leaders
Lagos lawyer and activist, Mr. Femi Falana, has written to the Inspector General of Police, demanding the release from detention,…
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New Year massacre: Police parade Desmond Okotubo, senior member of Don Wanny gang
The Police has arrested and paraded a senior member of the Don Wanny gang that killed innocent people on New…
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Ambode reshuffles Cabinet, drops three Commissioners …Appoints five new ones
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday carried out a major cabinet reshuffle, dropping three commissioners and appointing five…
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Impunity Rides Again By Wole Soyinka
It is happening all over again. History is repeating itself and, alas, within such an agonizingly short span of time.…
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Missing drug containers: NDLEA responds to Saraki’s query
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammed Abdallah (rtd) has responded to the allegations of missing…
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Armed Forces Remembrance: Gov. Ugwuanyi salutes Ex-servicemen, President Buhari, others…as Nigerian Legion hails him on Welfare
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has paid glowing tributes to ex-servicemen and fallen heroes who laid down their lives…
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