Kenyatta, Odinga confident of victory
The major candidates for Kenya’s presidency, incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta and challenger and opposition leader, Raila Odinga have cast their votes and the
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Spartak regroup for Arsenal after 5-1 thrashing at Zenit St Petersburg
Coach Massimo Carrera has taken an analytical approach to helping Spartak Moscow bounce back from their 5-1 thrashing at Zenit St Petersburg when
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Buhari won’t resign, says Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari will not resign from office, The Presidency said yesterday. It was in response to a call by some civil society
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North-East : EFCC arrests 191 suspects, recovers N110,820m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), North-East zone, says it has arrested 191 suspects and recovered N110,820,023 million in the area from
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EFCC arrests Dubai-bound Nigerian with 849 ATM cards, Chinese with .3m naira cash
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a Dubai-bound Nigerian, Yasir Salihu Abdullahi who had in his bag, 849 Automated Teller Machine
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Diezani loses multi billion naira Banana Island Tower, $2.7m to Federal Govt
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos today ordered permanent forfeiture to the Federal Government of a $37.5m skyscrapper on the highbrow Banana
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Ex VP Atiku Abubakar decries anti-Igbo song, says it could recreate ‘Rwanda experience’
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against the circulation of a song purpotedly emanating from Northern Nigeria and reportedly anti-Igbo. In a blog,
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Ex-minister, APGA, others condemn killings
Condemnations yesterday trailed the early morning killing of worshipers at St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu community. Residents, in separate interviews with our
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Confusion at Stamford bridge as Chelsea owner Abramovich splits from third wife
Russian billionaire and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich and his partner, gallerist Dasha Zhukova, have separated, a spokesman for Abramovich confirmed to
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Buhari’s wife rushes back to London. The Presidency keeps mum
The Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday left Nigeria for the United Kingdom (UK) The President, Muhammadu Buhari, had been in the
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Arsenal win Shield on penalties
Alvaro Morata missed a penalty on his Chelsea debut as Arsenal won an uncharacteristically feisty Community Shield in a shootout at Wembley, BBC
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Mauritania scraps her Senate. Calls it ‘useless and too costly’
Mauritania has joined Senegal in abolishing the Senate, its upper legislative chambers. It was one of the decisions made by voters in a
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In the midst of recession, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic cars
Over 200 members of the House of Representatives have taken delivery of brand new exotic cars, though all 360 lawmakers have yet to
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Medview aborts airlift of 222 pilgrims as bird strike hits aircraft
Two hundred and twenty-two Muslim pilgrims, who were being airlifted by the Medview Airline from Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia escaped death
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Gov. Wike sacks Special Advisers
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday relieved all his Special Advisers of their appointments except one. A statement by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu,
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Negotiations ongoing to free UNIMAID lecturers, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said talks are still ongoing with the Federal Government to secure the release of the University
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Emulate Saraki, Falana tells ex-governors, others
Mr. Femi Falana, Human Rights activist and lawyer, has praised Senate President Bukola Saraki, for stopping the collection of pension as a serving
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Obiano visits Catholic Church, scene of gang shooting
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has visited St Philip Catholic Church,Ozubulu, where a gunman killed no fewer than eight persons and injured
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N255m bulletproof BMW not mine – Oduah
Former Minister of Aviation, Sen. Stella Oduah, says she is unaware of any probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on any
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Anambra Catholic church shooting update: Only one gunman involved, 8 died, 18 injured, say Police
The police in Anambra state on Sunday confirmed that only one gunman killed eight worshippers and injured 18 others in an early morning
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3 die, 50 injured in luxurious bus accident
Three persons, a male and two females, died in an auto accident on the Auchi-Okene axis of the Benin-Lokoja road yesterday morning. The spokesman
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Obiano appoints Tony Nezianya media aide
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appointed Tony Nezianya, a veteran journalist and a former director of the News Agency of Nigeria,
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Senators on mission to sabotage anti-graft war, says ex-Kaduna Gov Umar
A former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar yesterday gave a new perspective on the recent face-off between the Senate and
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Black sunday in Anambra as gunmen storm Catholic church, kill scores of worshipers
Gunmen on Sunday stormed the St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state, east of Nigeria. A witness
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Police nab 40 more kidnap suspects on Abuja-Kaduna road
The anti-kidnapping Special Forces of the Nigerian Police have arrested additional 40 persons for their alleged involvement in the abduction of motorists and
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Neymar arrives PSG, promises trophies
Brazilian superstar Neymar has pledged to spark a trophy glut at Paris Saint Germain after agreeing a five-year deal on a world record
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Mother, daughter in police net for dumping dead infant in dustbin
A 25-year-old woman, Qamariya Ismail, and her 45-year-old mother, Hassana Sabi’u, are currently being grilled by police detectives in Katsina, Katsina State in
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New Minimum wage: NASS ready, waiting for executive – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the National Assembly was ready to consider and pass a new Minimum Wage Bill
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Leicester announce Iheanacho’s signing
Leicester City on Thursday announced the signing of Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, from English Premier League rivals, Manchester City. Iheanacho, 20, signed
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Anambra 2017: PDP’s Obaze unveils manifesto, promises economic viability
Mr Oseloka Obaze, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in the Nov.18 governorship election in Anambra has said that if elected, his administration would
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