N6bn discovered by EFCC belongs to Niger State’
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Friday said that the N6 billion discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as proceeds
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Cashless policy: CBN suspends charges on large withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed Deposit Money Banks to suspend charges on over-the-counter or ATM withdrawals of above N500,000 or deposit
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Stanel’s new gas facility: Obiano hails Uzochukwu
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra state has commended the resilience and achievements of Stanel Oil Chairman, Stanley Uzochukwu on the completion of the
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Against All Odds: Odujinrin becomes 1st African to travel round the world
It is a common saying that the world would make way for a man whose words and actions shows that he knows where
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Makarfi rejects Osinbajo panel, calls for independent probe of Lawal, Oke
The Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the probe panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to
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China launches first cargo spaceship
China has launched its first cargo spaceship on Thursday, taking the country one step closer to building its own space station. According to
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Why Lagos govt cannot execute Rev. King – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has asked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to commute the death penalty passed on death
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World oil demand to rise in 2017 – OPEC
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said demand for oil around the world is expected to rise this year. OPEC said
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Justice Ngwuta arraigned at CCT for false assets declaration
A suspended Supreme Court judge, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta was on Thursday arraigned at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Abuja, on an amended
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Silver medalist, Mason, dies in motorcycle crash
Thirty-four year old, British Olympic silver medalist, Germaine Mason, has died in a motorcycle crash in Jamaica. Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner says the
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Man docked for disguising as woman
The Police on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old man, Samuel Aondofa, for allegedly disguising as a woman so as to gain sexual advances from
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NAFDAC bursts counterfeit Moet, Chandon wine, St. Remy Brandy, others
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has interrupted the nefarious activities of seven counterfeiters across the country. Astounding
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Open University immortalises Obasanjo for resuscitating the institution
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says the inaugural lecture for its Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for Good Governance will be delivered by
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Buhari reappoints helmsmen for FAAN, NCAA, NAMA,new board for Rural Electrification Agency
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Engr. Saleh Dunoma as the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meetings
The National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed.
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No medical screening, no marriage, Kaduna Assembly passes new law
It is now unlawful to get married without undergoing medical screening in Kaduna State. This followed the passage into law, the Pre-medical Examination
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Serena takes a break from tennis to have a baby
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has been confirmed pregnant and she will be taking maternity leave through the rest of 2017. Her spokeswoman said
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INTERVIEW: Abacha family using EFCC to humiliate me over Malabu, says Adoke
Mohammed Bello Adoke, attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice from 2010-2015, has been in the news over the controversial OPL 245
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INEC begins continuous voter registration April 27
The Indepedent National Electoral Commission has taken a decision to commence the nationwide continuous voters registration exercise on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The
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Fayose on SGF’s suspension: This govt is confused. How can a committee investigate crime?
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says the federal government is confused. In statement on Wednesday, Fayose wondered why the presidency would suspend
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Bill O’Reilly quits Fox News
Bill O’Reilly is leaving the Fox News Channel, the network’s parent company has announced. The star host has been dogged by misconduct claims
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Obioha, Nigerian hacker admits $6.5m fraud in US court
Obinna Obioha, 31, and a Nigerian hacker has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, and admitted to participating in a scheme to hack into
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Nigerians love corrupt leaders —Ikuforiji
A former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has said the country is not moving forward because Nigerians prefer
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How Babachir Lawal got into trouble
At its sitting on October 4, 2016, the Senate debated a motion on the “mounting humanitarian crisis in the Northeast” after which an
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Serena Williams deletes Snapchat photo on pregnancy
Tennis superstar Serena Williams revealed on Wednesday that she is pregnant, posting a photo of herself in a yellow one-piece bathing suit on
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Malabu: We’ll resist attempt to summon Jonathan
The Niger Delta Advancement Front has kicked against moves by the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear before
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Falcao, Mbappe Star as Monaco put Dortmund Out
Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2004 after an impressive second-leg performance in the last eight against Borussia
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Resign now, ASUU tells JAMB registrar
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Ibadan chapter, has called on the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede,
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Corruption: Interpol hunts Chinese billionaire
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said Interpol had issued a notice for the provisional arrest of exiled billionaire Guo Wengui. Ministry spokesman Lu
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Kukah to EFCC: Stop the drama over discovered funds
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah on Wednesday told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop its drama
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