NSCDC deploys 500 personnel to ensure security during coronation of the Olu of Warri
The Delta State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Mr Akinsanya Iskilu, has approved the deployment of 500 officers
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FG, states, LGs share N760.7bn for July
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee has shared N760.717bn as federation allocation for the month of July. This is contained in a statement by
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Why FG won’t try repentant Boko Haram terrorists – Lai Mohammed
Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed has said Nigeria will not prosecute repentant terrorists “because there are international conventions” that must be followed.××
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Full list: UAE approves 70 countries for visa-on-arrival
The United Arab Emirates has approved visa-on-arrival for passport holders from 70 countries. This was contained in an update on the official websites
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JUST IN: List of new Senior Advocates not yet out – LPPC
The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has distanced itself from reports that the list of successful candidates for the rank of Senior Advocate
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APC fixes local congresses for Sept 4, begins sale of forms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, September 4, as the date to conduct its suspended Local Government Area Congresses. APC had
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We lost around $50bn due to non-passage of PIB – Buhari
Nigeria lost an estimated $50 billion worth of oil and gas industry investments in ten years as a result of stagnation in the
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Anambra: I’m not part of PDP candidate Ozigbo’s campaign council – Sen Oduah
Senator Stella Oduah (PDP – Anambra North) has declined her inclusion in the campaign organisation of People’s Democratic Party candidate Mr Valentine Ozigbo
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Our grouse with Petroleum Industry Act – Governors
Governors have picked holes in the Petroleum Industry Act signed by President Muhammad Buhari on Monday. They described the law as a recipe
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Anambra: Court asked to disqualify APC candidate Andy Uba over forgery
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to disqualify the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the
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BREAKING: Buhari approves implementation framework for Petroleum Act
The Ptesisent has approved the implementation framework for the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The President also named Minister of State
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Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 1,297 – Official
The death toll in the earthquake in southern Haiti has risen to 1,297 people, the country’s civil protection authority said Sunday. The U.S.
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Afghans throng Kabul airport in a desperate dash to flee country
US troops fired shots into the air and all commercial flights were cancelled at Kabul airport Monday as thousands of Afghans crowded onto
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Tension over killing of Ondo-bound travellers in Jos
There was tension in Plateau State yesterday, following the killing of 23 persons on Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area on
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Nigeria’s educational system is garbage, Shagari’s grandson reacts to corps members’ interview
Bello Shagari, a grandson of late former President Shehu Shagari, has reacted to a video that shows members of the National Youth Service
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NURTW, MOTOAN set to give out 6000 tricycles
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in collaboration with the Motorcycles And Tricycles Operators Association of Nigeria ( MOTOAN) has said
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Hushpuppi: Abba Kyari’s alleged role intensifies calls for police reform
The alleged corrupt acts of police officers like the suspended Commander of the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police, Abba
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Nigeria has registered 541 new cases of COVID-19 as active cases continue to soar in the West African country.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control which made this known via its verified website on Monday morning, said the additional infections, though declined
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70 dead, dozens still missing after Turkey floods
Seventy people died and 47 are still missing in Turkey after flash floods hit Black Sea regions last week, officials said on Monday.
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Nigeria records 541 COVID-19 cases in 24hrs
Nigeria has registered 541 new cases of COVID-19 as active cases continue to soar in the West African country. The Nigeria Centre for
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Again, Samuel Kalu collapses on the pitch in Bordeaux’s draw
It was a moment of shock at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday when the Super Eagles forward fell to the ground in the
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Kanu: Igbo groups mount pressure on S’East govs
Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) and Abuja-based civil rights group, Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) have flayed what
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JAMB, heads of institutions to decide cut-off marks August 31
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions across the country will hold a policy meeting on August 31
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Kabul: Afghan women express fear as Taliban sack female bank workers in two provinces
Women in Afghanistan have expressed fear as Taliban forces sack female bank workers in two provinces that had earlier fallen under their jackboot.
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BREAKING: Nollywood loses actress to cancer
Nollywood actress Doris Chima is dead. The Nation learnt Chima, who was a foundation member of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and former
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BREAKING: Again, bandits abduct 15 students in Zamfara college, kill four
Four persons were allegedly killed as suspected armed bandits abducted many students and teachers in Zamfara State. However, two staff and one student
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New fake investment schemes fraudsters use to defraud Nigerians
Sylvester Maduka’s face bore a tell-tale sign of sadness as he stood in front of an office in the Oregun area of Ikeja,
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COVID-19 claims 11 as 636 new cases recorded on Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed that 11 patients died from COVID-19 on Friday in Nigeria. The NCDC, which made this
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Multi-million naira health centre, school buildings abandoned for 20 years rot away
Two decades ago, there was wild jubilation in Ikija, a rural community in Idi Ayunre, the headquarters of Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo
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Football is back as new season starts in Europe
FOOTBALL is back. The fans are back. The excitement is back. The rave reviews and commentaries are back. Wives don’t have to wait
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