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Novelist, Elechi Amadi dies at 82; as Wike, Dakuku mourn late writer
Iconic novelist, and one of the continent’s finest storytellers, Captain Elechi Amadi, has died. The Rivers State-born poet and dramatist…
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Ex-minister, Ojo Maduekwe dies at 71
Immediate past Secretary of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Ojo Maduekwe, has died.…
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FRSC warns against drinking habits
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned that drinking habits among motorists can dramatically upturn the trends and statistics…
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Digital migration in broadcasting is irreversible, unstoppable
Digital migration in broadcasting is irreversible and unstoppable, hence Nigeria and indeed the entire African continent must join the global…
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Live above board, be fair to all, Ambode tells LASIEC …Swears-in Chairman, Members of Commission …We’ll ensure credible LG elections, says Philips
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission…
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Cristiano Ronaldo used to do press-ups in the shower!
Southampton captain, Jose Fonte, has revealed the bizarre dressing room habits of his international team-mate but credits him for his…
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EDO 2016: Iduoriyekemen emerges PDP factional governorship candidate; As Oshiomhole orders locked stadium opened
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Mr. Mathew Iduoriyekemen, Wednesday emerged the factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the…
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World Bank scores Nigeria, 13 others low on economic policies
Nigeria, along with 13 other African countries saw a weakening of the quality of government policies and institutions in 2015,…
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Dubai properties: Sack COAS Buratai now — Civil society groups tell Buhari
The Conference of Nigerian Civil Rights Activists, Tuesday, demanded the immediate removal of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
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Lagos govt approves restructuring of Lekki Concession Company loan facility
Lagos State Government, Wednesda,y approved the restructuring of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) loan facility provided by local and international…
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Leave civil servants alone – Gov. Dickson begs politicians
CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa Worried by the level of involvement by civil servants in Bayelsa State politics, Governor Seriake Dickson, Tuesday,…
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Governor Ugwuanyi donates 2 vehicles to Rangers
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has donated two vehicles to Rangers International Football Club of Enugu to enhance their…
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NIMASA DG lauds professionalism in NAN
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has called on the News…
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Umahi receives Chinese engineering giant, seeks 10MW solar power plant
Ebonyi State Government has sought partnership with a Chinese firm, CAMC Engineering Company Ltd, in the area of power, agriculture,mining,…
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FG investigates, clears Buratai over assets, others … Properties not wholly owned by anyone
The Federal Government has investigated and cleared the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai over his assets and…
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Renowned Novelist, Chimamanda, flags off Airtel’s Reading for Leading Campaign
Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tuesday, flagged off the Airtel Reading for Leading Campaign. The campaign is aimed at helping…
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N4.6bn fraud: Court remands Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman, Danjuma Yusuf in prison
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Tuesday, ordered the remand of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and two others…
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APC Primary: Odubu under fire from his followers for not challenging outcome of results
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Deputy Governor of Edo state Dr. Pius Odubu, Tuesday, came under fire from his supporters across the…
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Ooni flags-off 1st African Solo Flight around the World
ANTHONY OMOH Ooni of Ife, His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Sunday, flagged off the take-off of the…
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Tambuwal: When education becomes the priority; Dismal education system threatens northern development; Tambuwal responds
By Jibril Shehu In recent years, education in northern Nigeria has reached a point of collapse. Sokoto, my home state,…
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Power supply: Don’t panic Fashola appeals to industrialists, directors …Says temporary setbacks in the power sector would be overcome
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, in Lagos, has advised industrialists, directors and other employers of…
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