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Lagos Theatre Festival to create platform for young artistes, organisers say
By Mateen Badru Lagos, Jan. 20, 2020 The organisers of Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) on Monday said that the 7th…
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Portable water: Gov. Fayemi’s commendable example
Due, largely to the cynicism that seems to be sweeping through Nigeria, especially as concerns political office holders and provision…
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Why FG must support Amotekun project – Okey Samuel Mbonu
January 19, 2020 Washington, D.C. Former 2019 Presidential Aspirant Okey Samuel Mbonu has thrown his support to the concept of…
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Enugu govt denies alleged demand of N500m from airport contractors by host community
…Says it has not received any complaint from FAAN, contractors The Enugu State Government has denied the news making the…
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Abia, Anambra PDP protest Supreme Court’s verdict on Ihedioha
By Leonard Okachie/Chimezie Anaso Umuahia, Jan. 19, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia and Anambra on Sunday marched…
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Liverpool move 16 points clear after beating Manchester United
Liverpool (UK), Jan. 19, 2020 Liverpool came through a high-octane tussle with old rivals Manchester United to win 2-0 at…
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Sokoto communities organise special prayers ahead of Supreme Court judgment
By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto, Jan. 19, 2020 Some communities in Sokoto State on Sunday organised special prayer sessions ahead…
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DPR seals 10 illegal gas stations in Osun
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Jan. 19, 2019 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has sealed 10 Liquefied…
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C/River destroys illegal structures in Etim-Edem Park
Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mfon Bassey (right) during the demolition exercise By George Odok Calabar, Jan. 19,…
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Supreme Court Judgement: Anxiety in Bauchi as politicians spend sleepless nights in mosques
By Ayinde Olaide Bauchi, Jan.19,2020 Some politicians and other stakeholders in Bauchi are having ‘sleepless nights’ as they await the…
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Groups allege smear campaign against Buhari’s men . Say Omo-Agege, Gbajabiamila, Emefiele are targets
Some President Muhammadu Buhari support groups have exposed “alleged plots by dubious political double-dealers, paid merchants and insidious elements to…
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Nine professors, 22 others inducted for Shell sabbatical, research positions
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, January 19, 2020 Thirty-one Nigerian academics and research interns including nine professors and four senior lecturers were…
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The reckless fixation of Awka on Peter Obi By Joe-Martins Uzodike
Only the other day, I read a published piece titled Peter Obi and the Rest of Us, written under…
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Stop payment of life pensions to ex-Abuja council chairs, speakers, SERAP asks court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to: “declare the…
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Imo Governorship Supreme Court verdict: When the Judge becomes the culprit BY UZOMA O NWAGWU
There is a saying, Justice cannot just be seen, it must be felt, in the hearts of the people…
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Buhari in London, says Nigeria’s border closure not meant to punish neighbours
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in London said that the partial closure of Nigeria’s borders is not meant to punish her…
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Staff fitness crucial to NNPC’s performance, GMD says at sports fiesta
By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Jan. 18, 2020 The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari,…
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Bayelsa exceeds 16,000 jobs target from World Bank/EU funds
The Bayelsa government has surpassed a target of 16,000 jobs for youths with a World Bank loan and grant component…
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Fayemi canvasses more roles for women, youths …Says Amotekun in line with community policing …..As ex-VP Sambo, Shettima, Ikpeazu others speak on democracy
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday made a case for a more inclusive political process that would lead…
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When billionaire businessman, Chairman, Eleganza Group of Companies, Chief Akanni Rasak Okoya celebrated 80th birthday
Billionaire businessman and Chairman, Eleganza Group of Companies, Chief Akanni Rasak Okoya celebrated his 80th birthday in Lagos on Sunday,…
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Jamilu Gwamna sponsors 10 less privileged students to study in Moroccan universities
A foremost Gombe philanthropist and Managing Director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, has offered automatic…
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Enugu Police Commissioner parades 2 child traffickers, recovers 9 children
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 17, 2020 Police Command in Enugu State on Friday paraded two suspected child traffickers who…
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London summit: ACFTA to top discussion as Adesina visits UK
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Jan. 17, 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will top discussion as Dr Akinwumi…
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