Suswan: DSS probes ex-governor’s ‘link’ with militia leader
Former Governor Gabriel Suswam is being probed by the Department of State Services (DSS) for his alleged link with a militia leader, Terwaze
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IPOB chief, Kanu, to face five charges, six dropped
The trial of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu is to begin on March 20. He will be tried along with three
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Senate confirms Onnoghen, South gets CJN after 30 years
The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, making him the first person from
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Beach Soccer World Cup: Nigeria to face Italy, Mexico
The draw took place Wednesday morning at the Hotel Atlantis in Nassau. The Super Sand Eagles will slug it out with Italy, Mexico
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Dangote exports 400,000 metric tons cement
Following continuous increase in its production capacity, foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote cement Plc has finally ended the era of Nigeria’s dependence on importation
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EFCC recovers more vehicles, others from ex-Customs boss
Barely six days after 17 “exotic” vehicles were recovered from a Kaduna warehouse belonging to former Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Abdullahi
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“Release Kanu now for peace to reign”, Igbo professionals demand
Some prominent Igbo professionals yesterday urged the Federal Government to immediately release Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. They made the
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Doping: Swimming hero Michael Phelps confesses
America’s swimming hero Michael Phelps has recounted being drug tested 13 times in the leadup to the Rio Olympics. Phelps made the revelation
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The Obamas get over $60m deal for memoirs
Penguin Random House has landed a deal to publish two forthcoming memoirs by former U.S. President Barack Obama and the former first lady,
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UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, sworn-in
Ms Amina Mohammed, Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Environment, has been sworn-in as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the UN at the UN
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2019 Presidency: I was misconstrued, can’t run against Buhari says Tinubu
The National Leader of the All progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says he has no plan to contest against President Muhammadu Buhari or
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Christians begin Lenten Season March 1
Christians all over the world will on Wednesday mark the 2017 Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten Season. The
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KWASU: 1st Nigerian university to offer aeronautical engineering programme
The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in Moro Local Government Area of the state, has become the first university to run Aeronautical and
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Arms scam: Obanikoro’s wife loses Abuja mansion to FG, appeals
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, has ordered that Alhaja Moroophat Obanikoro, the wife of a former Minister of
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Gov. Obiano inaugurates 9 Perm Secs, one a physically-challenged
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Tuesday inaugurated nine newly-appointed permanent secretaries with a call on them to deploy their wealth of experience
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‘Fed Govt owes pensioners N183b’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the Contributory Pension Scheme (CSP) designed to ease the suffering
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Customs seizes 9000 bags of rice in Ibadan
In another dramatic raid, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Command, has seized 9,000 bags of imported rice in a warehouse in a
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Fallen Navy SEAL’s dad snubs Trump
The father of a Navy SEAL killed during an anti-terrorism raid in Yemen is demanding an investigation into its planning and criticized the
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CBN pumps more dollars into the market as Naira firms up
The Central Bank of Nigeria said on Monday it sold $80 million to retail customers and another $100 million in currency forwards to
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Uber executive quits over Google sex charge
Former Google executive Amit Singhal has left his new job at Uber for not disclosing an allegation of sexual harassment at his former
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41 trafficked Nigerian girls evacuated from Mali
The Federal Government on Monday evacuated 41 Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Mali for forced labour and sexual exploitation. The News Agency
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Samsung boss indicted for bribery, embezzlement
The heir to the Samsung empire, Lee Jae-Yong and four other top executives were indicted Tuesday on multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement,
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Nigerians lead high-risk takers to Europe: UNHCR
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised an alarm that refugees and migrants, many of them Nigerians, are
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20 education CEOs to receive awards on March 24
The Exam Ethics Chief Master Marshal Award will be bestowed on 20 ethics-friendly education Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in recognition of inspirational work
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Another Nigerian wonder-kid, Onyekuru on Arsenal, Chelsea radar
Arsenal and Chelsea have joined the queue of clubs keeping a check on Nigerian starlet Henry Onyekuru. According to Daily Mail, the 19-year-old
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Osinbajo and Buhari are the same, says Presidency
The Presidency on Monday faulted the ongoing comparison between President Muhammadu Buhari and Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Since Osinbajo became Acting President on the 19th
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Police arrest four suspected kidnappers
Nigeria Police Force said it had also arrested three suspects for conspiracy and car snatching. The suspects are: Ibrahim Mohammad, Surajo Yakubu and
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Nigerian shop, others looted in fresh xenophobic attacks
The Nigerian community in South Africa said yesterday that another shop belonging to a member was looted in the latest xenophobic attack at Jeppestown,
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CAF: Uproar as NFF boss Pinnick dumps Hayatou for Ahmad
The head of Nigerian football’s governing body is at loggerheads with his executive committee after he endorsed Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad to be president
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Assemblies of God Church: Rev. Okoroafor’s faction poise to oust former Gen. Supt., Rev.Emeka, from the headquarters.
The leaders of the Assemblies of God Church have commenced moves to take over the church’s national secretariat in Enugu from the former
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