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DSS arrests ISIS recruiter, other terrorists in nationwide raid; says planned attacks in states averted
The Department of State Security (DSS) has opened up on the arrest of some wanted terrorists, including that of an…
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Firm to set up fertilizer plant in Sokoto
Sokoto State government will provide the needed incentives, and necessary legal framework for the take off of a new fertilizer…
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Dickson to APC: Era of manipulation of judiciary over
CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state, Tuesday, said that the era of manipulation of the nation’s…
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Farmers, Fulani herdsmen clash: Gov. Ortom orders arrest of suspects
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Monday, directed security agencies to arrest those who caused the recent clash between farmers and…
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Gov. Seriake Dickson, PDP senators, others storm Benue for David Mark
Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Seriake Dickson has charged the Idoma people of Benue State to ‘stand up in defence…
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2016 Budget: Senate set to meet NLC, TUC, other CSOs, Wednesday
Leadership of the 8th Senate would, Wednesday, parley with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other…
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Gombe Cooperative boss docked for N75m loan fraud; as 3 others arraigned over fake N4.5m NDDC contract
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 8, 2016 arraigned the General Manager, Gombe State Cooperative Savings and…
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WCF set to gather world’s largest communicators in Davos, Switzerland
All is set for the World’s biggest Communications Forum in Davos Switzerland from 8-9 March, 2016. Communication professionals, CEOs, representatives…
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Increase in electricity tariffs violates UN ruling — SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has warned the Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola, over the proposed 45 percent…
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Mohammed hails Itse Sagay’s anti-corruption committee
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the role being played by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against…
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Gov. Ambode seeks Germany partnership to grow business in Lagos; receives German President
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed the desire of his administration to partner with the Federal Republic…
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Mrs. Saraki advocates increased investment in literacy
Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has underscored the importance of education in national development and called on…
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Ebonyi takes delivery of heavy-duty rice production equipment
The Ebonyi State Government has taken delivery of a new set of D8 earthmovers for the tilling of farmlands in…
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Zinox can rival world’s best – Shittu; lauds firm for huge capabilities, human capital potential
With its numerous landmark strides in the area of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and given the enabling environment and…
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AMCON names Fagbemi as new Aero boss
ANTHONY OMOH After months of operating without any tentative management, the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the…
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Australia allocates $3m to IDPs in Nigeria, others
Australia has donated the sum $3 million to the rehabilitation and upkeep of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, Niger,…
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Allow state governments to control FG roads – Gov. Umahi urges N/Asembly
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has called on the National Assembly to enact a law which would empower state governments…
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Dangote begins construction of new cement plants in Edo, Ogun; to raise production capacity to 38.25mmtpa
Dangote Cement Plc has announced the commencement of the construction of new cement plants in two communities in the Edo…
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NLC to Imo residents: We will shut down government, stockpile foodstuffs now
Following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum to the Imo State Government to recall the 3, 000 sacked workers and…
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FG will renegotiate, not revoke inherited contracts — Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola has promising that the Federal Government will not revoke existing…
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NIS denies ‘secret’ recruitment
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied any plans by the organization to embark on a recruitment exercise, just as it…
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Reps to review increase in electricity tariffs — Gbajabiamila assures
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the legislature is reviewing the positions of stakeholders…
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Army confirms cultists’ attack on Agip pipeline in Rivers
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, said Monday that suspected cultists have destroyed a pipeline belonging to…
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Indigenous airlines groan as foreign carriers get more designation
ANTHONY OMOH At various fora, airline operators in Nigeria have accused the Federal Government and the Ministry of Aviation, in…
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INEC shuts door on new candidates ahead Anambra Central senatorial re-run election
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that no new candidate will be allowed ahead of the forthcoming Anambra Central…
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