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Dickson fumes, says Bayelsa has least federal presence in Nigeria
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has expressed displeasure over the absence of federal projects in the state, particularly…
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FG releases another Paris Club refunds of N243bn to States
The Federal Government has released a State by State breakdown of another tranche of Paris Club refund of over-deductions on…
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FRSC Corps Marshal decries incessant attacks on personnel, says enough is enough
The Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has condemned the unprovoked attacks and molestation of operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on…
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Sokoto uncovers 706 ghost students, saves N29m
The committee set up by the Sokoto State Government to verify the actual number of students entitled to scholarships…
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Oniha: New era begins at DMO By Abimbola Johnson
The economy of Nigeria is set to be exposed to a fresh chapter of growth and development that will be…
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LG election: Lagos announces restriction on movement …Urges voters to perform their civic duty peacefully
The Lagos State Government has announced restriction of vehicular movement in the State on Saturday July 22, 2017 in view…
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Statement on Senator Melaye: Gov. Bello was misled by Fanwo, his media aide – Gov. Emmanuel
The statement by Governor Yahaya Bello attacking Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State over Senator Dino Melaye has been…
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Ugwuanyi has improved healthcare in Enugu, says Roche Pharmaceuticals
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been commended for his commitment to improving healthcare standard in Enugu State and making it…
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Advocates of Nigeria’s breakup not aware of God’s purpose for her – Dogara …says Nigeria is not a mistake.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that those calling for dismemberment of Nigeria don’t know…
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Bayelsa begins special TV series to highlight positive development
Beginning from this week, the government of Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State will re-launch its weekly super program,…
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Lagos launches community TV to scale up grassroots development…Seeks active participation of CDCs, CDAs, others
The Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled a new television programme tagged ‘Lagos Community Updates’ to advance development at the…
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Nigeria loses N7 trillion to insecurity in high seas annually – Dogara….Tasks Nigerian Navy to be more alive to its responsibilities.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed that Nigeria loses about N7 trillion naira annually…
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Five tips to keep your child safe on the internet
Parenting comes with a lot of headaches. From the moment you take the decision to allow your child own a…
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Group calls for reinstatement of sacked FMBN whistle-blower
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), a civil society organization working on building support for the whistle-bower…
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Army conducts conversion exercise for 348 Officers
The General Officer Commanding(GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar has commended Members of the Conversion Board…
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Smuggling, greatest threat to Buhari’s economic policy, says Saraki; Challenges Customs’ boss: Stop scourge, wear whatever you like!
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has identified smuggling of goods into the country as the greatest threat to the…
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Agric Ministry backs NDDC’s efforts to revive Rice Mills
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has applauded the efforts of the Niger…
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Decent and affordable housing now a luxury on Nigeria – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed concerns over the 17 million housing deficit in…
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Dino Melaye: TETFUND probe not responsible for halt in recall process – Investigation
Investigations have revealed that contrary to insinuations, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), did not stop the recall of the…
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Nigeria’s first Institute of Advanced Studies begins operation in OAU
Nigeria’s first Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), will commence operation this month at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, in…
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Forex: CBN boosts supply with $195m
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in continuation of its FOREX supply drive, on Monday, July 17, 2017, intervened in…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi moves to sanitize Enugu metropolis … Appeals to illegal roadside traders to relocate
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the major roads leading to Ogbete Main Market…
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Minister announces creation of $1m Venture Capital to boost creative industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday announced the establishment of a 1-million-dollar Venture Capital to…
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Gombe communal clash: Community leaders blame government; Says: Shongom people killed policeman
Community Leaders in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State have heaped blames on successive and current State Governments for…
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12 killed, 18 injured in Borno multiple suicide attacks
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI At least 12 persons including suicide bombers were killed, while 18 others were injured in a…
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