Sokoto builds 50 new secondary schools
The Sokoto State Government has built 50 new secondary schools based on demands by their respective host communities, according to Dr. Jabbi Kilgori,
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Aregbesola condemns attack on Osun Commissioner, says it’s babaric
The cold war between Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and his Ondo State counterpart, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), may soon escalate following
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Ambode okays reconstruction of Onikan Stadium
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday approved the rehabilitation and upgrade of the 5,000 capacity Onikan Stadium, near Tafawa Balewa Square
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Group demands relocation of IDPs to Bama
The Bama Initiative for Human Development, an NGO, on Sunday in Maiduguri staged a peaceful demonstration demanding the return of Internally Displaced Persons
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Nigerian Troops rout Boko Haram terrorists in Bama
Two Boko Haram Terrorists were killed in an ambush at the weekend by troops of the 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama
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Two more US Senators signal opposition to Obamacare overhaul
Two Republican senators signalled strong opposition Sunday to their party’s latest bid to overhaul Obamacare, dealing a potentially fatal blow to one President
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WAFU FINAL: Nigeria loose 1-4 to Ghana to take the silver
The Black Stars of Ghana have defeated the Super Eagles 4-1 at the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations final which was held on
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Nobody is safe in Nigeria – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, in this interview with BAYO AKINLOYE, speaks about Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra
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NATA urges Lagos govt. to establish mechanic villages
The Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association ( NATA ) on Sunday appealed to the Lagos State Government to establish mechanic villages in the area
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Six injured in suspected acid attack in London
A suspected acid attack in east London injured six people, police said Sunday adding that they had arrested a 15-year-old male. Police were
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60m Germans vote today in an election
More than 60 million Germans are eligible to vote in Sunday’s federal election which is expected to favour Chancellor Angela Merkel. Though she
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UK negotiator dismisses reports of £40bn Brexit bill
Brexit negotiator David Davis on Sunday dismissed a report that Britain was prepared to pay a £40 billion ($54 billion, 45 billion euros)
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Oyo 2019: Re-alignment against ruling party will end in futility – APC
The All Progressives Congress ( APC ) Oyo State chapter, says the on-going re-alignment of forces by the opposition political players in the state
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Emergency work begins on Lagos roads, bridge
The Federal Government has begun emergency and remedial repair of some major roads and bridges in Lagos State, the Federal Controller of Works,
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Group petitions Dogara, wants Otuoke varsity VC sacked. He is not fit and proper…
A socio-cultural organisation from Otuoke, the home town of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Bayelsa Youths for Truth and the Rule of Law,
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NANS applauds JAMB over N5bn remittance to FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS ) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB ) for remitting the
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Proscription: IPOB goes to court, sues Nigerian Govt, Army
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Friday, sued Nigerian Government and Army for proscribing its activities and tagging it a terrorist organisation.
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APDA lauds CJN’s order on special courts for corruption cases
The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance ( APDA ) has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, on his order that
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Man drowns in Enugu well, police step in
The Enugu State Police Command on Sunday launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning of one Justus Oruka in a well
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FG to probe arms seizures link to 2019 polls, IPOB’s link too
The Federal Government is set to probe the possibility of any connection between the seizures of arms at the Lagos port and the
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Charles Bradley dies at 68
Charles Bradley, whose late-blossoming career was built on fiery performances that evoked his idol, James Brown, is dead. The 68-year-old “Screaming Eagle of
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Ambode to unveil Awolowo’s statue
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, will on Tuesday unveil the new statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The imposing bust
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FG will break DISCOS’ monopoly – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government was working to break the monopoly of electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) following their inefficiency
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Ignore Obi’s holier-thanthou-attitude– APGA
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors Forum yesterday took a swipe at former governor of Anambra state Mr. Peter Obi and said
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‘Senators, Reps are sucking us dry with their jumbo salary’
Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) chairman, is as tough as they come. An activist to the core, he
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IPOB is not a terrorist organisation – US
The United States Government has said it does not consider the Indigenous People of Biafra a terrorist organisation. Last week, the Federal High
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$2.1b arms scandal: Fleeing ex-governor loses choice hotel in Singapore to mistress
A run-away former governor has lost a choice hotel in Singapore to the latter day wife he used to launder his loot. The
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Uko: What South-East governors, Kanu agreed on before IPOB was outlawed
Evangelist Elliot Ugochukwu Uko is the Founder of Igbo Youth Movement, Secretary of Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Deputy Secretary of Igbo Leaders
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A new Nigeria or better one – Tinubu
Being an address delivered by Asiwaju Tinubu as Principal Guest of Honour/Keynote Speaker at the 2017 Annual Dinner of the King’s College Old
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Enugu APC wants foreign minister sacked, backs Buhari for 2019
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term. Chairman of the APC in
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