Trump ban: French historian detained for 10 hours
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Houston detained a famous French historian, Henry Rousso for 10 hours while on his way to
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Ohanaeze applauds South-East govs’ new resolve
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has applauded the new found synergy and solidarity between governors of the South-East.
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Catfish consumption is healthy – Association
Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria has dispelled insinuations that fish is not safe, attributing the misinformation to the mischief. Mr Tayo Akingbolagun, former
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Kano state weds 1,520 couples
Reports say that 1,520 were joined in the holy matrimony at mass weddings organised by state-wide by Kano state government on Friday. The
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South East governors meet, mull economic integration. Umahi replaces Okorocha as chairman
Governors of the five Eastern states met on Sunday and resolved to bury their differences and work for the economic integration and welfare
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FG to employ 350,000 graduates in 2017
The Federal Government will employ additional 350,000 unemployed graduates in 2017. The graduates will be employed under the N-Power Volunteer Corps, a component of
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NPFL: Saka’s strike gives Sunshine Stars victory
Midfielder Ayo Saka on Sunday scored to give hosts Sunshine Stars FC the maximum three points in a Match Day 10 fixture of
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Ponzi scheme Yuan Dong shut down, masterminds arrested
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has sealed up the premises of Yuan Dong (YDEC) for unacceptable investment operations in the country.
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W/Bank’s $500m for out of school children
The World Bank has offered to give Nigeria a $500 million loan to mop up out-of-school children, an official of the bank said
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Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that the current Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, has not disappointed him since he assumed office in 2015. Obasanjo
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Good news! Arik Air gets better, says AMCON
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says public confidence is gradually returning to Nigeria’s largest domestic carrier, Arik Air, barely two weeks
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Solar-powered cinema hall opens in Ouagadougou
A new cinema hall powered by solar energy has been inaugurated in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso. It is a fitting prelude to
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Dogara, Jonathan greet Shagari at 92
Nigerian leaders have started felicitating with the country’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, on he 92nd birthday celebration. The Speaker, House of
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Acting President Osinbajo’s scorecard in 38days
The Daily Trust on Sunday reviews Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s acting presidency in 38 days. Its verdict on the actions taken so far: Acting
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I draw inspiration from different people – Izuakor, 27-year-old PhD holder
Joy Marcus Christine Izuakor, 27, is a Senior Security Analyst at United Airlines. In this role, she is responsible for managing numerous security
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Grenade explosion kills soldier, two others
A hand grenade exploded on Saturday at Bari village, Bangi Local Government Area of Niger state, killing a soldier and two villagers. According to
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PDP crisis: Sheriff, others to meet Obasanjo
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that he and members of his national working committee
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Toke Makinwa in trouble over memoir, sued by ex-hubby
Maje Ayida , the estranged husband of Toke Makinwa, has sued her for a whooping N100 million for defamation of character. Toke, a
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Like in late Yar’Adua’s sick period, Buhari’s powerful aides control access to him, bar ministers, family, friends
Family members, friends and senior government officials who attempted to call or pay visits to President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom are
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Aluko, Diezani’s ally owes tax in New York
Kola Aluko, a Nigerian oil mogul, wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is owing the City of New York some overdue
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FG to recover stolen $600m, £321m from UK, Switzerland
The Federal Government is set to to repatriate more loot kept in foreign countries by corrupt Nigerians this year. The government said it
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Edo Speaker escapes assassination
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Justin Okonoboh, on Friday evening, escaped an assassination attempt at Igueben Local Government
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Xenophobic attacks: No more unrest in S/Africa – Police
The unrest seen on the streets of Pretoria and its surrounding townships on Friday has been brought under control, with over 100 people
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Buhari phones Adesina, thanks him for holding out
President Muhammadu Buhari has made Saturday 25 February a day media adviser, Femi Adesinawill for long cherish.President Buhari who is taking an extended
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Trump’s border agents stop Muhammed Ali’s son, wife
A son of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was held for questioning for two hours at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida, upon returning
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Ladipo traders hold candlelight procession in honour of slain colleague
Trading activities were suspended for six hours at the Ladipo Auto Market, Mushin in Lagos, on Saturday as traders held a remembrance service
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Breaking: ICYMI: Thugs cut off INEC official’s hand
POLITICAL thugs have allegedly chopped the hand of an Independent National Electoral Commission’s officer in Igbo-Etche area of Etche Local Government Area of
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US Democrats elect Perez, Clinton ally party chair
United States Democrats on Saturday elected Hillary Clinton’s long-time ally, former Labour Secretary, Mr Tom Perez, as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
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Abortion, bribery scandal rock Lagos Police College … senior police officers, abortion syndicate squeeze cadets for cash
A major scandal is brewing within the heart of the nation’s best-known police college, the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. Tinuola Akande, a former
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UNICAL workers raise alarm over plot to kidnap principal officers
Workers under the aegis of Academy and Combined Concerned Workers of the University of Calabar on Friday raised the alarm over an alleged
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