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Obong of Calabar urges Nigerians to support President Buhari’s repositioning strategy
The Obong of Calabar and Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu,…
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Nigeria, Pakistan Joint Commision to be revamaped – President Buhari; Urges African leaders to speak with one voice to drive development agenda
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Istanbul said the Nigeria-Pakistan Joint Commission will be revamped as a veritable platform to…
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NAF neutralises gathering of insurgents, sets structures on fire
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Saturday that it has neitralised and set ablaze the insurgent’s structures in Urga…
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21,650 write University of Ibadan post-UTME exam
No fewer than 21, 650 candidates on Saturday sat for the University of Ibadan 2017 Post-UTME examination, the News Agency…
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Tragedy: Director hangs self in Lokoja as wife delivers triplets after 17 years of childlessness; Kogi State govt owed him 11 months salary
A director in the Kogi State civil service, Mr Edward Soje has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself on a…
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250,000 Nigerian women die of cancer annually says foundation
By Chinenye Offor The wife of the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Zainab Bagudu, on Saturday said about 250, 000…
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Aare Ona Kakanfo title not synonymous with early death – Gani Adams
By Chioma Ugboma Chief Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo-designate of Yorubaland, on Saturday dismissed superstitious belief that taking the…
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Nigeria to take on Argentina in friendly in Russia Nov. 14
Three-time African champions, Nigeria, and two-time world champions, Argentina, will face off in a high-profile international friendly in the Russian…
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12 years after, Southern Governors meet in Lagos on Monday …Fiscal federalism, devolution of powers top agenda
Twelve years after their last gathering, Governors from the Southern part of Nigeria will on Monday converge in Lagos to deliberate…
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Alaafin solicits special funding for private varsities
By Ariwodola Idowu The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has advised the Federal Government to set up a special…
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47 years after: FG pays 219 “Biafran” police pensioners
From; Madu Ezenoha, Enugu A total of 219 retired Nigerian police officers, who fought on the Biafran side during the…
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Pope’s brother denies pontiff is seriously ill
The brother of Benedict XVI, Georg Ratzinger, has denied reports that the Pope emeritus is seriously ill. “My brother is…
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US, UK biggest recipients of looted funds from Nigeria – Expert
By Harrison Arubu Mr Mathew Page, former United States intelligence community’s top expert on Nigeria has said that the…
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Int’l Chef Day: Nestle teaches children benefits of involvement in meals preparations
By Vivian Ihechu As the world marks the 2017 International Chef Day, Nestle Nigeria Plc, a leading food and beverage…
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NDDC Director, Amu-Nnadi appointed Resident Poet
By Omuboye Sukubo The Port Harcourt Literary Society has appointed Mr Chijioke Amu-Nnadi, an award winning poet and a Deputy…
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Adesina to set up fund for young farmers, agripreneurs with US $250,000 World Food Prize money
US Vice-President praises Laureate, pledges more collaboration on food security “I am proud as the Governor of Iowa State…
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Governor Wike berates Federal Government for clamping down on Judges
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Federal Government’s clampdown on Judges was aimed at weakening the…
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Eyes on Odinga as Kenya election board chief takes leave before vote
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday said that he would announce a “way forward” the day before the presidential…
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Mourinho says he has no idea when Pogba will be fit
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said he has “no idea’’ when record signing Paul Pogba will be fit again…
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Police confirm identity of man who jumped into Lagos lagoon
By Mateen Badru The police have confirmed the identity of a 40-year-old man who jumped into the lagoon from the…
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Buhari felicitates with Alex Ekwueme at 85
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Vice President and elder statesman, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme,…
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FG says will complete second Niger Bridge, Enugu/Onitsha expressway
By Peter Okolie Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the present administration would complete the second Niger Bridge…
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