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PDP can’t return to power in Ekiti, Nigeria- Fayemi
By Ariwodola Udowu Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, on Thursday described the attempt being made…
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JTF launch operation Jagunlabi to check pipeline vandalism in Lagos creeks
By Henry Oladele The Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising the Nigeria Navy, Air Force and Army, on Thursday, launched ‘Operation…
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Tambuwal, entourage sail across River Benue to Ibi, Taraba State
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday led a delegation to Ibi LGA of Taraba State to pay a condolence visit to…
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Weah set to be Liberia’s next President
Provisional results from Tuesday’s presidential runoff polls in Liberia have placed former international football superstar, George Weah, far ahead with…
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DPR dispenses petrol for free in Ogun
The Department of Petroleum Resources, Abeokuta Field Office, on Thursday dispensed petrol for free to motorists again in Abeokuta. The…
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6,672 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya in 12 months – NEMA
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said a total of 6,672 Nigerians…
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DAPPMA assures Nigerians of steady supply of petrol
By Yunus Yusuf The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) has assured Nigerians of regular supply of petrol, in…
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4 killed, 13 wounded in Borno suicide bomb attack
By Rabiu Sani No fewer than four persons were killed in a suicide bomb attack on Thursday at Amarwa community…
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Ambode appoints Onibon MOCPED Acting Provost
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Dr. Nosiru Olajide Onibon as the Acting Provost…
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Yuletide: FCT Minister frees 114 prison inmates
No fewer than one hundred and fourteen prison inmates Thursday breathed the air of freedom after their court fines were…
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LAUTECH resident doctors resist transfer of 55 members
By Akeem Abas The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso Chapter, Oyo State on Thursday…
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Edo targets 55,000 youths for Agripreneur Programme in 2018
By Joy Odigie The Edo government says more than 55,000 youths in the state are expected to benefit from its…
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Clash: Gov. Bagudu orders distribution of relief materials to displaced persons
By Dauda Shehu The Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu, on Thursday visited the scene of a violent clash between farmers…
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Petrol monitoring: NNPC, DPR dispense 57,000 litres free to motorists
By Yetunde Bada A team of officials from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and…
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Anambra Central: INEC Chairman risks jail over rejection of court order
The gates of prison are yawning to welcome the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu,…
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Education tops as capital projects get 65% in Borno’s N170b budget
Governor Kashim Shettima on Thursday presented Borno’s 2018 Budget of N170. 2 billion with education getting the highest amount of…
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Bauchi State Govt. budgets N168bn for 2018 fiscal year
By Huseyn Abubakar Mbar Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State on Thursday presented N168 billion budget for 2018 fiscal year…
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33 year old sales boy jailed for life for attempted murder of pure water business ‘Oga’
Danjuma James, Sokoto A Sokoto High Court presided over by Justice Malami Umar Dogon-daji has sentenced 33 years old Pure…
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Lagos State Govt records N50bn cash transactions from creative sector
By Folasade Adeniran The Lagos State Government says it recorded N50 billion cash transactions from the creative sector in the…
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Fuel crisis: Saraki directs Senate Committee to suspend recess ….As Senate summons Kachikwu, NNPC’s GMD, others
In a bid to end the ongoing fuel crisis and the untold hardship it is presently unleashing on Nigerians, President…
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FG reiterates commitment to bringing back Nigerians willing to return from Libya
By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata The Federal Government says it is committed to bringing back all Nigerians who are…
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Liverpool agree world record deal to sign Van Dijk from Southampton
Liverpool have agreed to sign Netherlands international Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a reported world record fee for a…
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UN chief dispatches Obasanjo to Liberia, commends peaceful vote
By Prudence Arobani UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has announced that he is sending former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to support…
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