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Petrol queues: FRSC warns motorists against blocking highways
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi has cautioned drivers against blocking the highways while attempting…
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NAMA tasks stakeholders on credible statistical data, as security agencies embrace e-clearance
ANTHONY OMOH Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam has charged the Aviation Statistical Committee…
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CBN, AIDC boost capacity of IDPs; train 2,127 I in N/East, distribute 50 knitting machines in Borno
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the North-East Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NEDC) in collaboration with the…
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Lagos partners police on control of gender-based violence
The Lagos State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Police on the…
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Obiano charges Ndi Anambra to observe safety-first measures on the roads; My heart bled for Nanka accident victims – Mrs. Obiano
The governor of Anambra State,Chief Willie Obiano has charged Ndi Anambra to observe safety first on the roads always especially…
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Kwara promotes community participation in projects
Kwara State Government is to secure a N20billion bond to finance the development of infrastructure as part of efforts to…
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Osun, US firm sign MOU on Agric,…As Aregbesola rejects civil servants’ state label.
caption id=”attachment_23662″ align=”alignright” width=”233″] Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola[/caption] The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described the notion that Osun…
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ISIS’ figures on Boko Haram attacks, killings, a hoax – FG
The Federal Government has described as a hoax the figures being bandied by ISIS concerning the number of attacks carried…
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Fifa: Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini banned for 8 years
Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Uefa boss Michel Platini have been suspended for eight years from all football-related activities following…
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SPDC wins 2015 PETAN Local Content Operator Award
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has won the 2015 Local Content Operator of the Year Award by the Petroleum…
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Aviation minister orders investigation into use of unauthorized equipment by Aero
The Honourable Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has directed an immediate investigation into the use of an…
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Edo: Oshiomhole has not endorsed anyone for APC 2016 ticket – Lawmaker
PATRICK EBOJELE A lawmaker at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Cosby Eribo weekend, said Governor Adams Oshiomhole has…
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APC acting out a script by Oyegun in Rivers, Akwa-Ibom — PDP
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), of engaging in what it called ‘political terrorism’…
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Nigeria’s economy not heading into recession — CBN assures
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has allayed the fear that the nation’s economy may be entering into recession. The apex…
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Aero passengers forced to disembark from plane through ladder
ANTHONY OMOH Passengers disembarking from Aero Contractors chartered flight in Bauchi[/caption]Aero contractors on Saturday disembark no fewer than 37 passengers…
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SSANU alerts on FG’s plot to sack 2,000 varsity workers in January; threatens industrial action
Senior Staff Association of the Nigerian Universities (SSANU), weekend, alerted that President Muhammadu Buhari has orderd the sack of 2,000…
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Dana Air bags Excellent Domestic Airline Carrier of the Year award
ANTHONY OMOH Dana Air has been awarded domestic airline carrier of the year award, for its In recognition of its…
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NUPENG warns NNPC against sacking 1,100 workers
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation…
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Terrorism: ECOWAS intensifies move to ban full face veil
The Economic Community of West African has intensified move to enforce a ban on women wearing the full face veil…
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2019: PDP moves to woo Ekwueme, Atiku, IBB
In a renewed bid to reposition the party ahead of 2019 general elections, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the…
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Plateau governor swears in 17 commissioners
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau swore in 17 commissioners for the 17 ministries in the State. His Deputy, Prof. Sonni…
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Boko Haram: Army appoints new Commander for Operation Lafiya Dole; foils attempt to invade Chief of Army Staff’s hometown; kills many insurgents
BY ABDULLAH ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Defence Headquarters has, as part of efforts being made to restructure and reposition Operation Lafiya…
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Chelsea appoints Hiddink Coach; defeats Sunderland 3-1
Chelsea Football Club which has appointed Guus Hiddink as Coach to replace sacked Coach Jose Mourinho beat Sunderland 3-1 Saturday.…
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Fight against insurgency: Army promotes 97 officers, 5,138 soldiers
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In an effort to promote hardwork and dedication to duty, the 7th Division of the Nigerian…
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NASS member provides 4,219 constituents with free medical service
No fewer than 4, 219 persons were diagnosed and treated during a two day free medical services programme sponsored by…
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