Police deny flouting Osinbajo’s directive on Deputy Commissioner
The police yesterday denied ever shunning Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to release its top investigative officers to the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for
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Why I rejected disintegration of Nigeria — Gowon
A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged those calling for Nigeria’s breakup to have a rethink. Gowon said this
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Lion kills zookeeper in Ibadan
Oyo state Government has ordered the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo over the killing of an attendant by one of the lions in
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We paid N1.64trn to States. LGs for salaries, pensions, others – FG
The Federal Government on Sunday said it released additional support of N1.64 trillion to states and local governments between 2015 and 2017 as
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Nnamdi Kanu is in London, he went through Malaysia — Orji Kalu
Businessman and prominent politician, Orji Uzor Kalu, tells SUNDAY ABORISADEwhy the Federal Government outlawed the activities of the Independent People of Biafra because its
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IPOB: I’m disappointed leaders did not warn ‘hot-headed’ youths-Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment that responsible leaders did not warn hot-headed youths against agitating for secession of a part of the
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We failed in providing power, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says power remains a huge problem to the country despite the fact that energy production has reached an all time
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President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2017 Independence day Broadcast(Full Text)
October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human
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News Express marks 5th Anniversary, rebrands
Nigeria’s influential online newspaper, News Express, marked its fifth anniversary with a well-attended Lecture during which it also unveiled its new logo. Venue of
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Man jailed 14 years for abducting minor
An Egor Magistrates’ Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State on Thursday sentenced a 25-year old man, Ekene Nwane, to 14 years imprisonment
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Champions League: Higuain lifts Juventus to win over Olympiakos
Gonzalo Higuain got Juventus’s Champions League campaign off the mark coming on as a substitute to lift last year’s finalists to a 2-0
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NIMC captures 300,000 in Niger – Official
The National Identity Management Commission ( NIMC ) in Niger says out of the state’s population of about five million only about 300,000
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UEFA Champions League scorers
Leading UEFA Champions League scorers after Wednesday’s matches: 5: Kane (Tottenham) 4: Ben Yedder (Sevilla), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 3: Cavani (Paris SG),
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Rummenigge urges Bayern to learn from painful PSG defeat
Five-time European champions Bayern Munich must draw the consequences from their “very painful” 3-0 Champions league defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, according to the
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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev. Lawrence Adorolo, in Edo State. Rev. Adorolo, who is the Parish Priest
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ECOWAS seeks common solutions to poverty, disease in member states
The Vice President of the Economic Communty of West African States (ECOWAS), Edward Singhatey, has said that it was unacceptable that extreme poverty,
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Lagos babymama arrested for death of Caleb varsity student
The life of a 300-level student of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Morrison Akinbule, has been allegedly brought to a tragic end in
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Osinbajo endorses ACP endowment fund for growth
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has endorsed the establishment an endowment fund for the African, Caribbean and Pacific ( ACP ) group. He
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More revelations emerge in Customs’ seizure of 1,580 arms
More revelations have continued to trail Great James Oil and Gas Limited, the firm linked with the illegal importation of 1,580 guns into
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Failed politicians are deceiving the Olubadan, says Ajimobi
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said he will not depose or sanction the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Oba Saliu Adetunji, despite having
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Melaye’s recall: Battle shifts to A’Court as INEC withdraws motion for substituted service
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday withdrew its motion seeking an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja allowing it to
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Ohanaeze: Restructuring is the only way forward for Nigeria
The Igbo have voted for the restructuring of Nigeria, saying it is the way out of its problems. Besides, Ohanaeze, Ndigbo’s apex cultural
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Aviation professionals reject FG’s plan to concession airports
Aviation professionals have rejected the decision of the Federal Government to concession the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
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IPOB: Senate, South East governors to meet Buhari over agitations
The leadership of the Senate and governors from the South East states of Nigeria are reported to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on ways
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Rights groups hold rally in Enugu, advocates for peace
Disturbed by the rising crises in the South East region, a coalition of women human rights groups converged on Enugu last week to
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Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday summoned an emergency meeting of the State Security Council at his office. The meeting is coming on
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UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo grabs brace as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 150th European game with two goals as Real Madrid sealed a 3-1 victory at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday to
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Capital city of darkness
Abuja is fast losing its reputation as Africa’s fastest growing capital city, no thanks to the era of darkness pervading it because of
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Restructuring: Reps support agitations within the ambit of the law
The battle for restructuring took another shape yesterday, with lawmakers insisting that the task is within their power. In fact, House of Representatives
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Nigeria unity not negotiable, says Senate
SENATORS spoke yesterday about Nigeria’s unity. It is not negotiable, they said. The upper chamber also asked agitators to make their case within
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