I approved NNPC loans not contracts, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said he did not sign N640billion oil contracts when the President was in London on medical leave. A
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Minimum wage: Reps recommend N30,000 to avert looming strike
Members of the House of Representatives warned on Thursday that a nationwide strike by workers over low wages could force the country’s economy
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Lethal weapons found in Kanu’s residence, says police chief
Lethal weapons, including petrol bombs and one double-barrel gun, were recovered during Sunday’s raid of the Afaraukwu, Umuahia’s home of Indigenous People of
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Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, humanitarian sources and
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Southwest dumps Southeast in the agitation for restructuring?
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest yesterday dissociated themselves from the agitation for restructuring. They voted for devolution of
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$25b deals row: Presidency, NNPC board intervene
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Ibe Kachikwu and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) boss Dr. Maikanti Baru have been advised to stop
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Jonathan: ‘How politicians, officers push for shares in power generation’
Former Minister of National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, on Thursday disclosed how politicians and officials under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration jostled
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Photos: Osinbajo commissions multi-billion naira Bonny Bodo bridge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received by Cross River state Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade on his arrival at the Portharcourt International airport for the
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Wenger Congratulates George Weah as President Elect
Though the official result of the presidential election has not been announced- at press time- but Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly congratulated former football
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South East should get Vice-President in 2019 – Dokpesi
Media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, has said that he is still consulting in his bid to run for the national chairmanship position of the
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Army outreach panic: End Operation Python Dance II now, Says Chidoka
Following yesterday’s confusion and panic by the residents of Anambra state over rumours that the medical outreach of the Nigerian army in Anambra
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Ararume will be the next governor of Imo State – Anumaka, APC chieftain
Chief Tobby Anumaka, Patron, Okpoko Igbo, a Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that South-East agitation should be
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Senate: Fresh row over Ndume’s suspension as it might be extended
Immediate-past Senate Leader and senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume is in the news again. His resurgence, after months
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Jigawa LG destroys 475 bottles, Jerry-cans of assorted beer
The Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State has destroyed 475 bottles and Jerry-cans of assorted beer in the area. Alhaji Magaji Muhammad,
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IMF warns Nigeria, others over rising foreign debt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday warned the Federal Government about its rising debt profile, especially of foreign loans. Speaking yesterday at the
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Judge refuses to hear Evans’ N300m suit against police
JUSTICE Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday refused to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme
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Kachikwu -Baru: In search of an understanding
On Tuesday, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
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EFCC traces N2.1bn to Patience’s dead mother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced N2.114bn to the bank account of Magel Resort Limited, which was allegedly owned by Mrs.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court adjourns Dasuki’s appeal hearing till January, 2018
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki’s appeal to January 25, 2018. Details later…
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FG moves to enforce ‘no work, no pay’ rule
The Federal Government has started the process of enforcing the ‘no work, no pay’ rule said to be captured in the Trade Disputes
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FG’s $5.5bn loan bid: APC government is mortgaging the future of Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) has expressed concern over the plan by the Federal government to obtain 5.5 billion dollars foreign
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FG may stop private practice by govt doctors
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it might stop medical doctors in public sector from engaging in private practice. It also said 33
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NNPC: Kachikwu got contracts for nine firms
The war of integrity between Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Ibe Kachikwu and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director (GMD)
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$20m bribery: Indicted foreign company bids for NPA contract
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is still investigating the $20m bribery scam involving a company, Dredging International Services (Cyprus) Ltd.
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Boko Haram: Many IDPs not ready to return home – Norwegian agency
The vast majority of almost two million Nigerians driven from their homes by Boko Haram insurgency cannot return due to lack of security,
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Rotten Yams Export: Minister, others face probe
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agricultural Production and Services and Customs and Excise to investigate the Federal Ministry of
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FG dismisses rumour on cancellation of Post UTME
The Federal Government on Wednesday urged candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions to ignore any rumour on cancellation of post UTME usually conducted by universities.
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BREAKING: EFCC nabs four National Theatre director
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested four directors of The National Theatre in Lagos for alleged embezzlement
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Court orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s 56 houses
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government of 56 houses situated in Lagos, Port
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Fed Govt files charges against Senator Misau
The Federal Government has filed charges against Senator Isah Hamman Misau (APC Bauchi Central). Misau has been at loggerheads with Inspector General of
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