Buhari hails Osinbajo at meeting with governors. Fayose not among.
President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors yesterday took turns to heap praises on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for running the country well during
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Buhari convokes a unity meeting with APC, PDP leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo met with the leadership of the ruling APC and opposition PDP at the State
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FG applies for Kanu’s re-arrest, revocation of bail
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu may be heading for jail before the next court sitting on October
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Ex-husband of 72-yr-old British grandma married to Nigerian, 27 says its her problem
MR. DONALD NEATE, ex-husband of the 72-year-old British grandmother of six, who married a Nigerian man 45 years her junior, says she will
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University Don, Obasi writes ASUU: “Change your hard line posture”
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently on nationwide strike, have been advised to avoid their hard line posture. A
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NUPENG condemns move to whittle down NAPIMS’s powers
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned the move to whittle down the regulatory powers of the Nigerian
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Liverpool ready to compound Arsenal worries
Energised by Liverpool’s emphatic progress in Europe, Simon Mignolet has challenged the Reds to underline their ascension with a victory against Premier League
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Buhari signs anti-graft, other agreements
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday signed instruments of ratification for some bilateral agreements. One is to strengthen the government’s anti-corruption battle. Others cover Tax
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No place for anti-Buhari politicians in 2019 –Northern group
A pressure group, Conference of Patriotic Nigerians, has threatened that all Governors and members of the National Assembly from the North, who worked against
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“I am not for 2019 presidency”, says Zamfara Governor
Zamfara State governor, Alhaji Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar has denounced a twitter account linking him with a presidential ambition in 2019. A statement by his Special
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We would have impeached Obasanjo, says Masari
The former Speaker House of Representatives and Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has revealed that the House under his leadership would have
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Sallah: Sokoto distributes N10.3m to orphans for cows
Over N10.3million has been distributed to 86 District Heads in Sokoto by Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission to buy cows for orphans
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Nigeria/Dubai pact: Diezani, seven ex-governors, others to lose Dubai assets
With the signing of a pact by the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday, the coast is clear for the
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Jonathan’s facebook post on “freedom” elicits reactions from Nigerians, APC
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday took a swipe at the move by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to curb hate speech. The
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Abducted former minister Akwanga regains freedom
Former Labour and Productivity Minister, Usaini Akwanga has been freed by his abductors. Akwanga, who was abducted by gunmen at his farm on
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NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna, kills instructor
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olatukumbo Adesanya, said that a NAF Beetle Aircraft crashed on Thursday
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Northern youths suspend quit notice to Igbos
The Coalition of Northern Groups on Thursday withdrew the quit notice given to Igbos living in the northern part of the country. The
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FG begins housing construction in 33 states for workers
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has commenced construction of houses in 33 states
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British grandma seeks UK visa for Nigerian younger lover
British grandmother, 72, is heartbroken after Nigerian toyboy, 27, who she married three months after he added her on Facebook is refused a
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I’m scared, but I’ll be okay, says winner of $758.7m jackpot
53-year-old Massachusetts mother of two on Thursday came forward to claim the largest single jackpot win in US history — $758.7m — and
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Osinbajo assures on FG’s commitment to UN road safety campaigns
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured on Federal Government’s commitment to the United Nations campaigns to address the challenges of road safety
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Fresh Maiduguri’s suicide attack claims two lives, injures 11
An afternoon suicide bomb attack at Muna Garage area, Maiduguri has claimed the lives of two people and 11 others injured .The Police
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Sept. 1st is Eid-el- Kabir, Sallah day
friday, September 1st, 20117 is Eid-el-Kabir day, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has
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Akeredolu, Ganduje canvass for State Police
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday restated calls for state police. The governors said state police would
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Zungeru’s $1.29b power project ready in 2020
The $1.29 billion Zungeru hydroelectric power plant project will be completed in 2020, Mr Xiao Nie, Deputy Project Manager, CNEEC-Sinohydro Consortium, the Chinese
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I won’t commit suicide over Buhari’s return – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has debunked a statement which credited him to have said that he would commit suicide if President Muhammadu
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South-East senators meet Kanu, call for caution and reiterate need for restructuring
The South East Caucus in the Senate has met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, members of the
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2017 World Rowing Championships: 6 athletes to represent Nigeria
The Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF) on Wednesday said that six athletes would represent the country in the forthcoming World Rowing
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Barca denies capturing Di Maria, says its account hacked
Follow ✔ Our accounts have been hacked tonight. We’re working to solve the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience. Barca
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Fans react as Rooney retires from international football
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. Here are some of the reactions to the announcement from
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