NNPC yet to remit $15.8 billion LNG funds to govt. coffers, says NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is yet to remit 15.8 billion dollars collected from Nigeria
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EFCC Intercepts N49m cash at Kaduna Airport
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna zonal office, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 intercepted a sum of N49million in
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El-Rufai is behind alleged love scandals against me – Apostle Suleiman
Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) on Tuesday accused Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of masterminding the recent series of spurious allegations of infidelity
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Senate to screen Magu as EFCC Chairman again
The Senate has set Wednesday for the screening of the Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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86 associations seek registration as political parties
Ahead of 2019 general elections, 86 political associations have applied for registration as political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on
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Buhari, Saraki, Dogara meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu
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Alleged bribery: Court postpones arraignment of 23 INEC staff
The planned arraignment on Tuesday of 23 staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) charged with bribery and corruption has been put
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Turkey cuts diplomatic ties with Netherlands
Turkey will not allow the Dutch ambassador to Ankara to return to Turkey and has suspended high-level diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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POWA shopping mall in Benin razed by fire
A fire gutted the POWA Plaza located on Etete Road in Benin on Monday evening destroying goods and properties worth millions of naira.
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BREAKING: Inflation rate drops to 17.78% – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday released the Consumer Price Index which measures inflation rate with the index dropping from 18.72 per
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Governor returns N500m of Paris Debt money traced to him
A Nigerian state governor has returned N500million found in his account, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission probe on the use of
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Saudi varsity to dismiss female students for cutting hair
A Saudi university on Tuesday sent a warning to its female students of immediate dismissal for imitating men in haircuts and outfits, a
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Dasukigate: Azibaola’s Trial Adjourned to April 27
The Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court has adjourned to April 27, 2017 for further hearing on a case involving a cousin
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Malabu Oil: Judge Defers Ruling on vacation of order to March 17
Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has deferred ruling to March 17, 2017 on whether or not to vacate his
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Official: Moshood Abiola Poly now a University
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state on Monday signed the bill to upgrade the state-owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta to Moshood
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FG unbundles NIPOST into 7 zones, 6 business units
The federal government has split the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) into seven zones and six commercial business units. A statement on Monday by
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Akeredolu appoints SSG, others
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Ifedayo Abegunde as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Olugbenga Ale as
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N500m Paris Club cash recovered from a governor
Four more suspects have been grilled over the investigation of the N19billion illegally deducted from the London-Paris Club loan refund. Besides, about N500million
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Nigeria qualifies for beach volleyball Championships
Nigeria’s male and female senior teams have qualified for the first round of the 2017 World Beach Volleyball Championships scheduled to hold in
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FA Cup: Chelsea beat United, meet Spurs in semi final
Chelsea on Monday knocked out holders Manchester United out of the FA Cup after defeating the Red Devils 1-0 in the quarter-finals at
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Two UN experts kidnapped in Congo
Two experts from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been kidnapped in the central Kasai region, UN and
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IG approves the promotion of 28,627 policemen
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has approved the promotion of 28, 627 junior officers to their next rank. According to a
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ICPC seizes 220 flats, four guns, ammunition from ex-gov’s aide
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission has seized 220 flats, located in 20 estates, allegedly belonging to one Sanusi Mohammed,
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BREAKING: Tragedy in N’Assembly as Reps’ committee clerk slumps, dies
Tragedy struck at the National Assembly on Monday as a senior staff of the Management, Mr. Mohammed Shuaibu, slumped and died in the
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South Africa, Nigeria to form xenophobia-busting monitor
South Africa and Nigeria on Monday said they would launch a jointly run “early warning” system to track and deter xenophobic attacks against
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TUC lauds FG on 10% housing equity waiver
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has commended the Federal Government on waiver of the initial payment of 10 per cent housing equity on
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NBC revokes licenses of 54 broadcast stations
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the licenses of 54 broadcast stations that were issued licenses but had refused to pay their fees within
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Militants return to Ikorodu on revenge mission
Residents of Isawo in Ikorodu, Lagos State, say they now live in palpable fear following the return of militants who are terrorising people
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Buhari writes Reps on resumption of work
President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the House of Representatives of his resumption to work from his annual/medical leave. The letter was delivered to
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