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2019: INEC seeks support of monarchs in Ebonyi to mobilise rural communities to participate in electoral process
By Douglas Okoro The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi says it will collaborate with traditional rulers…
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PDP chairmen in the north reject micro-zoning, says National Chairmanship open to all
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chairmen in the 19 northern states and the FCT on Friday rejected suggestions that the National…
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CAF offers $500,000 to each African representative for 2018 World Cup preparations
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said it would grant financial subsidy of $500,000 (about…
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10,000 Nigerians die of cancer annually
By Felicia Imohimi The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Friday in Abuja said 10,000 people die annually due to…
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Russia 2018 World Cup: Football fans in Abuja say Nigeria’s group draw satisfactory; Those in S/Africa upbeat
By Victor Okoye, Mike Mbonye A cross-section of football fans in Abuja on Friday expressed satisfaction with the Russia…
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Nigeria’s biggest sports awards holds Saturday •D’Tigers, D’Tigress, Plateau United, Aiteo and Access Bank shortlisted
All is set for Nigeria’s biggest sports awards, the Nigerian Awards for Sporting Excellence (NASE), holding Saturday, December 2, 2017…
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Lagos ready for Street Carnival … Olamide,Osupa, Humble Smith, Salawa Abeni, others to thrill Lagosians
All is now set for the second edition of the Lagos Street Carnival scheduled to hold on Sunday 3rd December,…
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FRSC set to harmonise offence codes with State Traffic Management Agencies
In furtherance of the global best practices in traffic signs and signals and in the spirit of the recent capacity…
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World HIV/AIDS Day: Borno recorded 1,902 new cases in 2017 – Commissioner
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state commissioner for Health, Dr, Haruna Mshelia has said that a total of 1,902…
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Air Peace begins flights on Abuja-Uyo route Dec. 7
By Solomon Asowata Nigeria’s domestic carrier, Air Peace will on Dec. 7, begin daily flights on the Abuja-Uyo-Abuja route, Mr…
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President Buhari arrives Aqaba to participate in counter-terrorism summit; Congratulates WizKid, Davido on Awards
My Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Aqaba, Jordan, to participate in a summit of Heads of State to…
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Fayemi, Fashola, Kale others bag Excellence in Public Service Awards; Fayemi also gets GPN Award
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday evening received the Businessday Newspaper’s Excellence in Public…
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NULGE verdict: Council boss lauds Ugwuanyi on payment of salaries and pensions
The Transition Committee Chairman of Enugu North Local Government Area in Enugu State, Hon. John Ezeh has applauded Governor…
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Osinbajo applauds Wizkid, Davido on award at MOBO 2017
By Ekemini Ladejobi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday applauded Nigerian music superstars Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, and David Adeleke,…
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Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria draw Argentina for 5th time
Nigeria on Friday in Moscow drew Argentina for the fifth time in six appearances of the Super Eagles at the…
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Saraki, Wike felicitate with Muslims at Eid El Maulud
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday congratulated all Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid…
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Dickson condemns parallel PDP convention, asks members to close ranks
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has appealed to leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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PDP Convention: South-South group blames Jonathan as plot against Secondus thickens
The South-South Coalition for Good Governance has raised alarm over a clandestine move to scuttle the chance of Prince…
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All roads lead to Gbagada Saturday for Yudala Offline Marketplace launch
Saturday December 2nd 2017, all roads lead to Redemption Crescent in Gbagada, Lagos for the Yudala Offline Marketplace launch, with…
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Street lights: Gov. Ugwuanyi procures 25-unit 60 KVA generating sets
The Enugu State Government , Thursday, took delivery of 25 units of 60KVA generating sets procured to replace the aged…
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Oyo commences demolition of dilapidated school structures
By Akeem Abas Oyo State Government on Thursday in Ibadan commenced the demolition of dilapidated blocks of classrooms in its…
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Gov. Ayade inaugurates 2017 Calabar carnival village
By George Odok Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Friday inaugurated the `Calabar Municipal Garden’ which will serve as…
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NCC seeks partnership of advocacy groups on toll-free 622 line
By Florence Onuegbu The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is seeking the partnership of consumers advocacy groups to increase consumers’ awareness…
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OPEC oil cut extension will lead to global economic stability, says Analyst
By Racheal Ishaya An Oil and Gas Industry Analyst, Dr Shamsudden Musa has said the agreement by Organisation of…
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