FG denies it wants to start issuing visas on arrival for Africans
The federal government yesterday denied it has decided to start issuing visas on arrival for all Africans. The deputy chairman of the African Union,
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$1.5b Loot: Fresh facts emerge on Diezani’s Nigeria trial request
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are vowing to resist any attempt by the embattled ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs.
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CCTV showed army looting Kanu’s home, says family
The family of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the United Nations, the European Union
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Police planted arms recovered from our home, says Nnamdi Kanu’s family
The family of leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has faulted claims by the police of recovering lethal weapons
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Buhari belongs to northerners, S’West regrets voting for him – Adebanjo
A close associate of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and an elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in this interview with BAYO AKINLOYE talks about what President Muhammadu
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Ogun ‘church’ where Satan is a ‘brother’ and worshippers are served alcohol
A Christian worship centre or church is a place where you expect everything but the absurd and the weird. But this was precisely
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Anyaoku, Obaseki give conditions for Nigeria’s restructuring
Former Secretary General of the Common Wealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, says that Nigeria will fare better if the on-going call to restructure the
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Facebook launches U.S. food order, delivery service
Facebook Inc on Friday launched a service through which its U.S. users can order food for take-away or delivery directly through its app
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Paris/London Club loan: Court orders temporary forfeiture of N1.4b
The Federal High Court in Lagos Friday ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.4bilion, being part of Paris/London Club loan, to the Federal Government.
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We have not released timetable for 2019 election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that it is yet to officially release the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2019
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World Bank : Buhari a sectional leader – Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said that he was not surprised by the comment from the President of the World Bank
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Alleged N400m fraud: Judge refuses to disqualify himself
Justice Ayo Emmanuel of the Jos Federal High Court on Friday refused to disqualify himself in an alleged N400 million fraud case. The
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Anambra Polls: Buhari backs Nwoye, to attend rally
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the Anambra State gubernatorial candidate for All Progressive Congress (APC),Tony Nwoye at the Presidential Villa. The President
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Buhari, Nwodo meet in Aso Rock over Southeast problems
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with John Nwodo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking with State House correspondences at the end of
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Buhari’s discussion with World Bank chief twisted – Presidency
The Presidency on Friday dismissed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari asked the World Bank to concentrate its Nigeria intervention efforts in the north.
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Buhari asked us to focus on northern Nigeria — World Bank
The President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, said on Thursday that the bank had concentrated on the northern region of
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Ozil, Sanchez could leave in January – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded he may have no option but to sell star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the
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NNPC increases exploration in Chad, six other basins
As part of strategies to shore up the nation’s crude oil reserve base, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday announced that it
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World Bank urges govt to invest in Nigerians
The World Bank Group yesterday advised Nigeria to reduce its dependence on crude oil revenues and develop capacity of its citizens.World Bank President
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Abia warriors sign expatriate coach, Everton
Umuahia- based Premier League side Abia Warriors on Thursday said they had agreed a deal with former IfeanyiUbah Brazilian coach,Rafael Everton, to manage
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Owerri: Landlord, children kill tenant two days to wedding
A landlord in Owerri, the Imo State capital, Paul Oparaugo, and five of his six children allegedly stabbed to death their tanant, Udochukwu
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I approved NNPC loans not contracts, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said he did not sign N640billion oil contracts when the President was in London on medical leave. A
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Minimum wage: Reps recommend N30,000 to avert looming strike
Members of the House of Representatives warned on Thursday that a nationwide strike by workers over low wages could force the country’s economy
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Lethal weapons found in Kanu’s residence, says police chief
Lethal weapons, including petrol bombs and one double-barrel gun, were recovered during Sunday’s raid of the Afaraukwu, Umuahia’s home of Indigenous People of
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Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, humanitarian sources and
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Southwest dumps Southeast in the agitation for restructuring?
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest yesterday dissociated themselves from the agitation for restructuring. They voted for devolution of
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$25b deals row: Presidency, NNPC board intervene
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Ibe Kachikwu and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) boss Dr. Maikanti Baru have been advised to stop
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Jonathan: ‘How politicians, officers push for shares in power generation’
Former Minister of National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, on Thursday disclosed how politicians and officials under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration jostled
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Photos: Osinbajo commissions multi-billion naira Bonny Bodo bridge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received by Cross River state Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade on his arrival at the Portharcourt International airport for the
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Wenger Congratulates George Weah as President Elect
Though the official result of the presidential election has not been announced- at press time- but Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly congratulated former football
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