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28 killed, 85 injured in repelled suicide mission in Maiduguri
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The troops of the Nigerian Army on Sunday repelled what would have been a major disaster…
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Jonathan’s govt provoked soldiers into mutiny —Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of deliberately provoking Nigerian soldiers into mutiny by…
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NDLEA apprehends suspect with cocaine hidden in anus at MMIA
ANTHONY OMOH The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Ikeh Maxwell Obumneme, on Boxing…
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Relaxation of monetary policy yet to impact on economy — LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has noted that the relaxation of monetary conditions is yet to impact…
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NCAA charges airlines to remit over N6billion amassed TSC
ANTHONY OMOH Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has charged domestic airlines to remit the 5% Ticket, Charter and Cargo Sales…
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Christmas patrol: FRSC reduces road crashes by 33 per cent
As evidence of its robust efforts to stem crashes on the nation’s roads during the festive period, the Federal Road…
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Minister suspends airport manager, two others over security breach at NAIA
ANTHONY OMOH The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has suspended the Airport Manager, Terminal Manager and Head…
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Scores killed in multiple Maiduguri suicide attacks
Over 60 people are feared to have been killed in multiple suicide attacks which rocked different locations of Maiduguri, the…
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EDO 2016: ALGON denies involvement in candidate’s endorsement
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Edo State Chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be in controversy following…
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FG reiterates imperative of safe aviation
ANTHONY OMOH The Federal Government has emphasized that safety in the skies is non-negotiable and that it is looking to…
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Blame banks for limit on use of naira cards aboard—CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moved to distance itself from the recent directive by commercial banks on their customers…
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Federal Government hails Lagos State over countdown event, to unveil Calendar of Festivals
The Federal Government has hailed Lagos State for its innovative annual countdown event that ushers in the New Year, calling…
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Support Umahi, Ekweremadu urges Ebonyians
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu,has called on the people of Ebonyi State to continue to support Governor David…
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Lagos Bar Beach set for “One Lagos Fiesta”
All is now set at the Lagos Bar Beach for the take-off of this year’s “One Lagos Fiesta” as the…
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Tambuwal to Christians: No discriminatory fees in Sokoto schools
As part of measures to boost communal harmony and improve access to education for all persons, the present administration in…
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Atiku attacks ‘mischief makers’: Leave me to enjoy my peace, he thunders
Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar has advised political mischief makers to allow him…
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Buhari assures IDPs of his determination to end insurgency
BY ABDULLAH ISAH, MAIDUGURI President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the over 50,000 Internally Displaced Persons camped in the Dikwa mega…
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Invasion of tarmac by Turkish Airlines passengers: Aviation Minister suspends Airport Manager, Head of Security
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three officials of Nnamdi Azikwe International…
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Yuletide: Onu pays surprise visit to Umahi
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has paid a surprise visit to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi…
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Boko Haram attacks Borno village, kill 16, abduct 6; Forces restore order
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Sixteen people, including children, were killed, six others were abducted while several houses and shops were…
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Saraki mourns victims of Anambra explosion …urges strict adherence to safety rules
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths and injuries recorded as a…
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FG to continue backing troops with logistics to end insurgency — Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd), has assured soldiers fighting insurgency in the North East of government’s commitment to…
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