MDAs electricity debts to DisCoS, will be paid – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said on Tuesday the Federal Government would pay the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
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Magnitude-6.3 earthquake strikes northern Chile
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The tremor hit 70 kilometers (43 miles) east of the
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World Bank releases N30m to Kaduna schools
The World Bank has ordered the immediate release of N30 million to improve teaching and learning facilities at a UBE Primary School with
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VIDEO: Indian mob ties Nigerian to lamp post, brutalises him over alleged theft
A video has emerged showing a Nigerian living in India being brutalised by a mob, an incident which the police claimed was not
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Russia accuses U.S. of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Russia also accused U.S. of deliberately
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Buhari, security chiefs meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari this Tuesday commenced a meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, according to sources, is to
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NNPC explains: Baru breached no law on $25b contracts (Full text of statement)
Here is the reaction of the management of the NNPC over the allegation by Minister of State, Ibe Kachikwu, that GMD Maikanti Baru
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Africa: Conference to fight illicit financial flows holds in Nairobi
Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) out of Africa has been of major concern to states in recent years as they face the daunting challenge
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CBN Injects $195m into Forex market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Monday, continued its intervention in the inter-bank foreign Exchange market with the injection of $195m. Figures released by the CBN show
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Monkeypox spreads to Lagos, two cases recorded
The Lagos State Government confirmed that it has recorded two suspected cases and appealed to residents to remain calm and vigilant. Commissioner for Health Dr.
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Aisha Buhari berates Nigeria’s healthcare, Aso Rock Clinic
The Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Monday carpeted the health care delivery system in the country and reserved special criticism for
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Iran dares America to label Revolution Guards terror group and get crushing response
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday said the country would give “firm and crushing” response if U.S. blacklists its Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as
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NNPC appointments: Agbakoba sues FG for discriminating against South-East
Prominent Human Rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has sued the Federal Government for allegedly discriminating against
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Breaking: Gunmen kill 10 in Rivers
Gunmen this Monday killed 10 persons in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred at Mgbosimiri in Agip area of Port Harcourt Harcourt.
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NCS impounds 497,279 bags of rice in two years – Hameed Ali
The Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS ) says it has seized 497,279 bags of imported rice between 2015 and August, 2017 with a
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NYSC to offer free medical services in Zamfara
No fewer than 10,000 residents are expected to benefit from the 2017 Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers Scheme ( HIRD ) being organised
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NNPC subsidiary posts N15.8bn profit after tax in 2016
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC ) says Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Ltd. ( NGPTC ), one of its subsidiary
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BREAKING NEWS: Police in Kaduna protest non-payment of salaries
Nigerian Police personnel in Kaduna, North West Nigeria, on Monday carried out a peaceful protest against non-payment of August and September salaries. The
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More work, not prayers that helps a nation – Museveni
Uganda’s leader since 1986, President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people to spend more time working, not praying. The president said the people’s
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15 Countries that have qualified so far for 2018 World Cup
The 15 nations that have already booked their place for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with final qualifying matches still to be
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How Iwobi achieved ‘Uncle Jay Jay’s’ feat
Back in July 1993, a young Nigerian midfielder grabbed a game by the scruff of the neck and set his side on the
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Drama as woman cuts off neighbour’s tongue
Alhaji Abass Street, Ogudu, Lagos State, has turned into a theatre of the absurd after a 29-year-old resident, identified simply as Biodun, allegedly
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TCN, Japan to build new power projects
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is collaborating with the Japanese Government to build transmission facilities in the country, The Nation has learnt. The Japanese
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Nobody died in stadium stampede —Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Government on Sunday said nobody died in the stampede at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo during the Nigeria
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IG protests closure of National Assembly police station
Inspector General (IG) Ibrahim Idris has protested alleged illegal closure of the Police Division at the National Assembly. Idris, in a letter dated
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IPOB makes a u-turn, calls for the boycott of Anambra poll
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra on Sunday insisted that the November 18 governorship poll in Anambra State should be boycotted. It ordered
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Fed. Govt debunks monkey pox virus injection story
The Federal Government has described as false the news that the outbreak of Monkey Pox in some parts of the country resulted from
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Akwa United beat Sunshine Stars to set up final match with Tornadoes
Akwa United FC defeated Sunshine Stars 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the second leg of their AITEO Cup semi final fixture
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Army invade Kanu’s house again, claim to have arrested ‘man with weapon’ in the compound
Soldiers amd policemen returned to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s family compound in Afaraukwu, Umuahia yesterday in search of
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PDP govs parley, in search of the next party chairman
Governors, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, are to play a significant role in the election of the next national
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