Train derails at Agege in Lagos
Hundreds of passengers escaped death on Thursday in Lagos when a mass transit shuttle train derailed at the Ashade railway crossing on the
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2019 elections: We didn’t endorse Atiku, or any candidate says Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denied endorsing Alhaji Atiku Abubarka, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) or any
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Obiano inspects second Niger bridge construction, commends FG
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the progress of work on the construction of the second Niger
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Minimum wage: NLC says FG’s Advisory Committee has nothing to do with agreement reached
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has distanced itself from the Federal Government’s Advisory Committee saying it has no relevance to the new National
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Close down all Nigeria’s Amnesty International offices, Nigerian Army demands
The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the Amnesty International offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence the organisation is
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Osinbajo in Austria for Africa, Europe Heads of Government meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will participate in the Africa-Europe High Level Forum with other African and European Heads of States and Government in
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NASS complex shut down by striking workers
The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has sealed off the National Assembly (NASS) complex as it began a four-day warning strike. The
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Diamond Bank dissolves into Access Bank
The board of Diamond Bank Plc on Monday finally announced its merger with Access Bank Plc expected to be completed in first half
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2019 elections: SOKAPU urges Nigerians to embrace peace
The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) over the weekend urged its people and Nigerians to maintain a peaceful demeanour and conduct, especially during
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Osinbajo, Obi clash at first TV debate
There were some moments of wrangling in Nigeria’s first TV debate on Friday night among political party candidates ahead of the February 16
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2019: Nnamani’s candidature threatened as co-contestant heads to court.
The hope of Dr Chimaroke Nnamani coming back to the 9th Senate in 2019 to represent Enugu East may fritter away if the
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Buhari convenes meeting of Heads of State and Government of Lake Chad Basin Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Chairman of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission
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Breaking! FG slashes JAMB, NECO exams fees. WAEC not included.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday reduced the examination registration fees for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Senior Secondary
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Breaking News! Buhari flies to Maiduguri, addresses COAS confab and troops
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference. The conference was earlier
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Strange! 2 key witnesses die after giving evidence against Nyako
Two vital prosecution witnesses who gave evidence in the trial of former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako have died mysteriously. Adekunle Odofin, a detective
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2019 poll: Why I want Buhari to continue, by Tinubu
The National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday announced the resolution of the progressives to support continuity
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Rumbles in UK as Meghan Markle tears royal family apart
They’ve grown up extremely close and played the role of best man at each other’s weddings, but it seems things may not be going
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Aregbesola steps down as Governor, hands over to Oyegbola in Osun today
Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola will be sworn in today as the new governor of Osun state, succeeding Rauf Aregbesola, who has completed an eighth-year
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2019: Buhari launches campaign manual, sues for peaceful campaigns
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday inaugurated campaign manual for his re-election in 2019 with a call on politicians to be peaceful and decent
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Buhari, governors in a meeting over minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with governors and other members of a committee set up to arrive at a
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Atiku may serve beyond one term, as his Policy document suggests.
Abubakar Atiku’s presidential quest seems to be gathering some fog as party leaders from the Southeast and Southwest are worried over the tenure
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APC gov candidate, Uzodinma, arrested over breach of contract.
The Special Presidential Investigation Panel For Recovery of Public Property said on Sunday that it had arrested the governorship candidate of the All
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FG defends search of Atiku plane, says it’s routine
Minister of State for Aviation Hadi Sirika has explained why airport officials searched Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar. In a statement, Sirika
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Universities shut as ASUU begins indefinite nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike today, Monday. The strike was declared yesterday, Sunday to protest the
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BREAKING: Okorocha loses again as Court voids suspension of five Imo lawmakers
An Imo State High Court has this Monday declared as null and void the suspension of five members of the State House of
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Presidential ticket: Atiku begins search for running mate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday at the main bowl of Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, won the presidential primary
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APGA picks Army General as candidate
As the deadline for the conduct of primaries ended on Sunday, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has nominated retired Gen. John Ogbor
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Baba Sala leaves the stage@ 81
Nigeria’s foremost comedian, Moses Olaiya Adejumo, popularly called Baba Sala is dead. His death was announced by one of his sons this Monday
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APC primaries: Aisha Buhari calls on Nigerians to rise against impunity
The Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday blamed the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, over
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Nigeria might slide back to recession – CBN
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Gowin Emefiele has alerted that the nation might slide back to recession. Addressing journalists at the end of
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