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NIMASA pushes for early passage of anti piracy law
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has expressed the Agency’s desire…
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I’m not in APC, although PDP is not exciting – Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, CON, has denied reports that he has dumped…
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Lagos launches online access to state’s laws …Urges lawyers, investors, public to visit site
The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the launch of an online platform where lawyers, investors and the public can…
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CBN assures genuine investors of support to boost local production, job creation
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has assured genuine investors of cooperation and support toward self-sufficiency in…
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State of the nation: Governor Ugwuanyi urges Christians on prayer to tame criminality
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Sunday urged Christians to embark on fervent prayers to arrest the upsurge in kidnapping…
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A case for Igbo customs and values By R M Odegbo
It is fairly evident that Igbo customs and values are on the highway to extinction. Their fleeting existence, already stark,…
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NDDC spent N9.2bn on projects in 3 months — Acting MD, Semenitari
Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs Ibim Semenitari, has decalred that the commission spent N9.2 billion on…
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PDP National Convention will serve as springboard to reclaim power in 2019 – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the 2016 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will…
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CCC backs EFCC in fight against corruption; as SERAP gives CCB 14-day ultimatum over ‘Panama Leaks’
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has pledged its continuous support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…
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FCT poll: Expect result from Sunday – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the result of the area council election held across the Federal Capital…
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DSS seals off forest in Aba on discovery of 55 shallow graves; We’re embarrassed by report – Abia government
Following its discovery of 55 unidentified shallow graves around the Umuanyi Forest near Aba, the Department of State Services has…
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CBN to empower investors for backward integration
Central Bank of Nigeria (CNB) has said that it would empower investors who love Nigeria and were ready to develop…
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Nigerian authors pledge to give each school child book on nationalism, patriotism
Umbrella body of Nigerian writers, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) announced plans for each member to write a book…
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CBN does not use private chartered flights- Spokesperson
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the Governor of the Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele did not use…
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President Buhari to Nigerians: I feel your pains
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians for their perseverance while urging them not to lose confidence in the ability of…
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Plot to unleash sponsored anti- Saraki protests uncovered
The Office of the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has uncovered plots by some politicians to sponsor protest marches…
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Heavy rains disrupt DSP Alamieyeseigha’s burial program as Jonathan, Sheriff, Dickson, others mourn ‘Governor General of Ijaw nation’
CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA Heavy down pour in Amassoma community, Bayelsa state on Saturday afternoon disrupted the burial program of late…
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Budget 2016: President Buhari disagrees with National Assembly (See the contentious issues); Travels to China
The National Assembly, NASS, has tampered with the 2016 Appropriation bill sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari to the…
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Mrs. Obiano calls on women in Anambra East to work for peace
The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano Saturday called on the women of Anambra East…
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OGD! Many happy returns!! By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Otunba Justus Gbenga Daniel aka OGD, two-term governor of Ogun state (2003 – 2011) turned 60…
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Support and be patient with President Buhari, Bishop tells Nigerians
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH The Archbishop of Jos Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most Rev Kana Mani…
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Commissioners’ list tears Gombe State House of Assembly apart; Speaker faces impeachment
The submission of commissioners’ nominees list by Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo to the Gombe State House of Assembly eleven months…
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Hoodlums loot shops, stores as DSP Alamieyeseigha’s remains arrive Bayelsa
CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA As a prelude to the burial of Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in Amassoma on Saturday, hoodlums and miscreants…
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