PHOTOS: Manchester terror attack scene
At least 22 people died in a suspected suicide bombing at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester late Monday. See
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Decentralisation of voting unconstitutional – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the call by Nigerians for decentralisation of voting was unconstitutional. Mrs. Ndidi Okafor, Deputy
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Manchester bombing: Condolences pour in as death toll rises
The death toll in the lone wolf bombing at the Manchester Arena has increased to 22, with 59 reported injured. Among the victims
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Assembly drops Sanusi probe as Osinbajo, Saraki, govs intervene
The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday stopped the investigation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over allegations of misappropriation
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Resist any coup attempt, Balarabe, Tinubu, NBA VP, Reps tell Nigerians
A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; the Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Monday Ubani; and the
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4th Mainland Bridge: Lagos searches for new investors
The Lagos State Government said that it was shopping for new investors to take over the 38.5km 4th Mainland Bridge project. Mr Adebowale
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NBC: demolition of Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia shocking
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has described the demolition of the structures housing the Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia as “shocking and unbelievable”. The
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Real Madrid win first La Liga title since 2012
Real Madrid win first La Liga title since 2012 Real Madrid won their first La Liga title since 2012 thanks to a final-day
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Everest death toll rises to four as rescuers find body
Rescuers on Everest found the body of a missing Indian climber on Monday, taking the toll from a deadly weekend on the world’s
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Girls account for 80% of new HIV infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says girls account for nearly 80 per cent of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Felicitas Zawaira,
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Former PDP spokesman accuses defectors of selfishness
A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Anietie Okon, says those dumping the party in Akwa Ibom are
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MASSOB shuts down Owerri, celebrates Independence Day
Economic activities within Owerri, the capital city of Imo state were on Monday paralysed by members of the splinter group of the Movement
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Fed Govt, states, councils, share N1.41trn from federation account
The Federal Government, the 36 states and their local government areas shared N1.4 trillion from the federation account in the first quarter of
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Kwara Pilgrims Board warns drug traffickers
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, says it is collaborating with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to ensure that no
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BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes out Ali Modu Sheriff’s application
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by a factional leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Ali-Modu Sheriff, asking the court not
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150 ghost workers discovered at National Assembly
An ongoing staff verification at the National Assembly has led to the discovery of about 150 ghost workers, The Nation has learnt. A
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5 Thais detained for burning late king’s photo
Five Thais – four men and a boy – have been arrested and are in military detention for allegedly burning a photo of
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Wilfred NDIDI’s foster parents speak on the Nigerian star
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is one of the former English champions’ shiny stars after a dream £17m move to the English Premier
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FG names Ekiti varsity after Adebayo
The federal government has named its university in Oye-Ekiti after the former Military Governor of the defunct Western Region, Major-General Adeyinka Adebayo whose
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US set to jail Nigerian woman Okeke over sham marriage
A Nigerian woman, Euphemia Chinyeaka Okeke, based in Louisville, Kentucky in United States, faces a 10 year jail term after admitting she unlawfully obtained
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Coroner’s inquest: Nurse lied over drugs he gave Adeleke, says Police forensic expert
The coroner inquest into the death of the Late Senator Isiaka Adeleke sitting in Osogbo was on Friday told that the Nurse who
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Hope rises for new minimum wage as FEC reviews committee’s report
Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige yesterday rekindled hope of a new minimum wage in the country. He said that the Federal Executive
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Buratai moves army unit to Buhari’s hometown, Daura
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. -Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday, established a Forward Operation Base, named Muhammadu Buhari Base, in Daura town,
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Osinbajo receives 2017 Budget
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday received the 2017 Appropriation Bill. The budget was passed by the National Assembly last week. First presented before
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FUTA reinstates suspended VC, appoints new one
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, has reinstated the suspended Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adebiyi Daramola.
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Developers of Lagos collapsed building faces prosecution for unsealing stop work order
The developers of the three- storeyed building which collapsed in Ilasamaja on Thursday criminally unsealed a stop work order on the building and
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UN praises Nigeria’s fight against terrorism
UN agency on counter-terrorism has praised Nigeria for its stand against terrorism and described the country as active member and long-standing partner in
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141 killed in south Libya airbase attack
An attack on an airbase in south Libya has killed 141 people, mostly soldiers loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, a spokesman for
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Thousands pay tribute to Adebayo in Ekiti. Burial for today
Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, stood still for over two hours yesterday as the body of the former Military Governor of old Western
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EFCC secures final forfeiture of N449m uncovered in Lagos shop
Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday ordered the total forfeiture of the N449.6million recently found in an abandoned
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