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Innoson challenges EFCC’s account of why he was arrested; GTBank states its side of the story
Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, the Chief Executive of Innoson Motors has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s, official account…
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Gombe House of Reps member trains 600 women on vocational skills … splashes N12 million for scheme’s take-off
No fewer than 600 women from Kaltungo/Shongom Federal Constituency of Gombe State were last weekend presented with N20, 000 each…
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President Buhari warns against collapse of public confidence in judicial system
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to work with the government to avert the collapse of…
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Kwara govt sets up task force to address fuel scarcity
Worried by the impact of fuel scarcity on people of Kwara State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the constitution of…
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Numan crisis: Cham community registers 1,520 IDPs; ‘Conditions in camp terrible’
About 1, 520 registered Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Numan crises in Adamawa State who are taking refuge in…
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SARS, hunters arrest kidnappers of Doctor in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has paraded three suspected kidnappers of Dr. Ephraim Ajuji, a staff of Cottage Hospital Dadin-Kowa,…
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Commissioner urges Abia residents to support environmental courts
By Ijendu Iheaka Abia Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ikechi Mgboji, has advised people of the state to support the efforts…
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FCT Minister promises prompt resolution of encroachment issues on military land …Buratai reaffirms effective security coverage of FCT and country.
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has commended the Nigerian Army for its recourse to due…
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Romario wants to head Brazilian football federation
Former Brazil international and now Senator, Romario, has declared interest in the presidency of the country’s corruption-tainted football governing body.…
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Despite insecurity, Customs, Borno Command, surpasses target – Comptroller
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service, Borno and Yobe Command, Mr. Angbala Joshua Jesse, has said that…
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Prerogative of Mercy: Ambode releases 12 Kirikiri Prison inmates …Says Justice Sector Reforms on course
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday released twelve inmates of the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Apapa in…
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PDP Concerned Candidates, Stakeholders open parallel secretariat
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Fresh crisis has emerged in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as aggrieved party members under the aegis…
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Bristol kick Manchester United out of League Cup
Championship side Bristol City sent English Premier League side Manchester United out of the League Cup on Wednesday, scoring with…
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Group calls for paradigm shift from subsistence to mechanised farming
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) on Wednesday called for a paradigm shift from subsistence to mechanised farming…
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INEC promotes 7,330 staff
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has approved the promotion of 7,330 its staff who…
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NPS tightens security at Prison formations
In tandem with its established customs during festive period, the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) has tightened security in detention facilities…
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Gov Ortom frees 18 Prison inmates in Benue
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has granted amnesty to 18 inmates (released), commuted 4 other inmates’ death sentences to…
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Pilot, passengers narrate ordeal on Medview Abuja-Ilorin Flight
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Pilot and passengers on board a Medview, Abuja to Ilorin flight early Wednesday morning narrated their…
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DPR seals Oando filling station in Lekki over alleged molestation
By Raji Rasak The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Lagos on Wednesday sealed Oando filling station in Lekki area…
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FRSC deploys 36,000 marshals for end-of-year special patrols
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the deployment of 36,000 regular and…
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Boko Haram forces captives into farming in harsh conditions
In continuation of Operation DEEP PUNCH 2, designed to smoke out Boko Haram terrorists inhabiting remote islands in the Lake…
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Ambode orders Legionaires to take charge of security in Lagos schools …Launches 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem …Donates N25m, bags of rice to families of fallen heroes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Legionnaires to take charge of security in public schools in the…
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Port Harcourt to host International Polo tournament
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the International Polo Tournament to be hosted in the state by…
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