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Tension in Ekiti over state’s share of Paris Club refund
Ayo Bamidele Confusion and anxiety have gripped people of Ekiti state, especially public servants over the continued delay by the…
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Budget Minister consults with National Assembly on 2017 – 2020 MTEF
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, on Tuesday evening continued consultations on the draft 2018…
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EFCC locks out construction workers, seals multi-billion Naira mall in Enugu
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday for the second time sealed the multi-billion…
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Court sentences grand mother for throwing day-old boy into bush
Ayo Bamidele A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo state has sentenced a grand mother to a month’s imprisonment…
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“Malnutrition undermining our development efforts” – Gombe Planning Commissioner; State commits N3.6 billion to address situation
Commissioner for Economic Planning in Gombe state, Alhaji Mohammed Danladi Pantami has described the emerging silent crisis of malnutrition in…
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Africa seas, oceans possess huge economic opportunities – NIMASA DG, Experts
At a well-attended event by stakeholders and experts in the maritime sector to commemorate this year’s “Africa Day of…
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Ambode backs Appeal Court judgment authorizing states to control inland waterways …Says era of uncontrolled sand dredging over in Lagos ……Swears-in newly elected 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs Chairmen
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed excitement at the judgment of the Appeal Court in Lagos which…
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Senate approves establishment of Nigerian Peace Corps, shuns Police
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps, when it unanimously adopted…
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Fayose committed treason for claiming Buhari was on life support – Faparusi
As picture confirming the visit of some governors and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun…
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Dogara: African Parliaments must stop dictators by building strong institutions; Says Executive hardly reciprocates Legislature’s gesture of cooperation
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged legislatures across the African continent to break their people…
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Universal health coverage a right, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as the right of all Nigerians,…
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South West Governors set up Joint Task Force on security …Declare zero tolerance for crime in region…Establish Western Nigeria Export Development Initiative
South West Governors on Monday met in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State where they expressed their resolve to forge ahead…
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Constitution review, another ‘promise kept’, says Saraki
As both chambers of the National Assembly begin the clause-by-clause consideration of the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution on…
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Good governance: German Ambassador commends Enugu Governor
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Bernhard Schlagheck, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state for his outstanding exemplary…
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Anambra polls: I’ll flush out Obiano on November 18, says Ezeemo
The candidate of Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), for Anambra State governorship election, Chief Godwin Ezeemo, has vowed to defeat incumbent…
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Two Enugu communities vacate home over fear of herdsmen attack
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Anxiety and fear now envelop two communities, Umuanee and Obagwa in Nkanu West local government area…
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Give ‘n’ Take presents cash prize of N525, 000 to winner
The Managing Director of Give ‘n’ Take National Lottery, Mr Jolly Enabulele has presented the sum of N525, 000 to…
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor takes charge as Dickson goes on vacation …Gesture confirms cooperation
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson on Monday July 24 2017 proceeded on vacation and directed his Deputy, Retired Rear…
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CBN injects $195m into Forex market ahead of MPC decisions …Offers $100m to Wholesale segment; …SMEs window receives $50m boost; …BTA, others get $45m
Ahead of the decisions of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, the Central Bank of…
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Anambra guber poll: Pro Biafra activist ‘Agu Biafra’ disagrees with Kanu on election boycott
From Madu Ezenoha, Enugu The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday announced that the…
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Minister mourns Adebayo Faleti, calls him a colossus in his time
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the death of renowned author, poet, broadcaster and actor, Pa…
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Corruption: ICPC, UNDP, NGO train stakeholders to prevent council chairmen from stealing money
From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu As part of efforts to tackle corruption at the local government level, a non-governmental organization (NGO)…
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NIMASA commences 24 hour turnaround time for issuing debit notes
In compliance with the Presidential directive on the resumption of 24 hour port operations in Lagos ports, the Nigerian…
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Alexander Nwigwe, Jesudunta Mercy, Akingbade Gbenga emerge winners of 14th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition
Miss Alexandra Nwigwe of Vivian Fowler Memorial College Lagos has been announced as the overall winner of the Mike Okonkwo…
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FG commends Heritage Bank commitment to entertainment industry
Federal Government has commended Heritage Bank Limited, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service Provider, for its commitment to the development and…
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