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Easter: Saraki urges prayers for peace, economic growth
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on Christians across the country to use the Easter celebration to pray…
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Court directs NGOs to put NASS ‘on notice’ over anti-social media bill motion
A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed that the National Assembly (NASS) to be “put on notice” before the…
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Ambode, Lagos and ethnic friction By Tayo Ogunbiyi
While reacting to the recent clashes among some major interest groups at the Mile 12 market, Lagos State Governor, Mr.…
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UTME: We are barely able to provide for 400,000 students – NUC admits
National Universities Commission (NUC) has admitted that it can only accommodate about 400,000 successful candidates out of the 1.5 million…
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I am very proud of all our pastors — Gov. Oshiomhole; felicitates with Omobude, PFN president @ 70
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has poured encomiums on the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of…
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Nigeria records 80 deaths from 137 cases of lassa fever outbreak — NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said, Wednesday, that 80 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak of Lassa fever…
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Lagosians assured of safety during Easter holidays
The Lagos State government has assured Lagosians of their safety during the Easter holidays as it is collaborating with security…
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Killing of Corps member: “Nothing justifies cold blooded murder,” INEC Chairman, Prof. Yakubu
“It pains INEC profoundly when life is lost in the course of conducting elections. No matter the grievances of those…
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House of Reps Speaker, Dogara’s wife, donates hospital items to VVF Center
From: Ruth James , Bauchi Over fifty (50) women patients of Vesco Vagina Fistula (VVF) in the North East zone…
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Acute malnutrition in Gombe: NGO tasks legislature on transparent budgeting process
Following the rising cases of acute malnutrition and Government’s inaction over the trend, an NGO has tasked the Gombe State…
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NUPENG, PENGASSAN leaders visit President Buhari
Officials of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association…
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Nigeria will be hub of maritime activities in Africa – NIMASA DG
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the Agency’s commitment…
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Gov. Obiano reshuffles Commissioners, re-designates portfolios (See full list)
New movements: (1) Ogbuefi Tony Nnacheta (Commissioner for Information and Communications Strategy) (2) Dr. Barr. Mrs. Uju Nwogu (Commissioner for…
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Federal Allocation: FG, states, LGs share N345.095bn in February 2016
Federal Government, State Governments and Local Government Councils have shared a total of N345.095 billion as Federal allocation for the…
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Fuel scarcity will continue till May – Kachikwu; As Buhari holds closed-door meeting with NUPENG, PENGASSAN leaders
Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu has stated that the current queues at petrol stations would persist till…
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My position not under threat – APC chairman, Oyegun; begs Nigerians for more time for improved performance of government
National chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun has said he was unaware of any threat against his…
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Environment minister harps on partnership as Shell, Imani deliver new estate in Abuja
The Minister of the Environment, Hajia Amina Mohammed, on Monday described partnerships as a thrust of the President Mohammed Buhari…
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Saraki to Senators: Use oversight to ensure implementation of Budget
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has tasked the various standing committees of the National Assembly to ensure full implementation…
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Umahi laments death of nine in auto crash, tasks FRSC.
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has expressed sadness over the death of nine persons in a motor accident which…
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GTBank launches innovative service delivery channel – BANK 737
Over the last few weeks, Nigerians all over the country have been faced with the question; Whatisthe737? From billboards to…
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Udoma commends National Assembly for passing budget
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma has commended the National Assembly for passing the 2016…
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Era of rice importation gone for good – Ambode …As Lagos, Kebbi partner on food security, job creation …Plan 70 percent production of Nigeria’s rice needs
In line with the persistent calls for a paradigm shift from over dependence on oil as the major earner of…
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