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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South East should get Vice-President in 2019 – Dokpesi
Media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, has said that he is still consulting in his bid to run for the national chairmanship position of the
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Army outreach panic: End Operation Python Dance II now, Says Chidoka
Following yesterday’s confusion and panic by the residents of Anambra state over rumours that the medical outreach of the Nigerian army in Anambra
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Ararume will be the next governor of Imo State – Anumaka, APC chieftain
Chief Tobby Anumaka, Patron, Okpoko Igbo, a Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that South-East agitation should be
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Senate: Fresh row over Ndume’s suspension as it might be extended
Immediate-past Senate Leader and senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume is in the news again. His resurgence, after months
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Jigawa LG destroys 475 bottles, Jerry-cans of assorted beer
The Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State has destroyed 475 bottles and Jerry-cans of assorted beer in the area. Alhaji Magaji Muhammad,
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IMF warns Nigeria, others over rising foreign debt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday warned the Federal Government about its rising debt profile, especially of foreign loans. Speaking yesterday at the
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Judge refuses to hear Evans’ N300m suit against police
JUSTICE Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday refused to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme
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Kachikwu -Baru: In search of an understanding
On Tuesday, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
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EFCC traces N2.1bn to Patience’s dead mother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced N2.114bn to the bank account of Magel Resort Limited, which was allegedly owned by Mrs.
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