Lalong swears in Plateau acting CJ
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Saturday sworn in Justice Yakubu Dakwak as the Acting Chief Judge of the state following the retirement
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Shettima redeploys 41 Borno permanent secretaries
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Saturday approved the posting and redeployment of 41 permanent secretaries in the state. Alhaji Yerima Sale, the
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Suspected assassins slit journalist’s throat, strangle mother
A senior journalist and his mother were found dead in their house in Mohali, India on Saturday in what police believe to be
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FG uncovers IPOB’s slush account in Paris
Following intelligence reports, FG has located a slush account in Paris to which some Nigerians have made huge deposits in support of the Indigenous
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Kenya Forfeits AFCON Hosting Right, CAF Shops for New Country
Confederation of African Football (CAF) is now faced with getting a new host country for the January 2018 African Nations Championship. This development came as
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WAFU Cup final: Dalung leads delegation to Ghana
Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung will lead a delegation of top officials to cheer on the Super Eagles when they clash
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EPL Results: Man City, Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea win matches
Palace held Man City out until the 44th minute before Leroy Sane broke the deadlock and a quick fire double by Raheem Sterling deflated
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Ambode to swear-in Oke as acting Lagos CJ Monday
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will,on Monday, swear-in Justice Opeyemi Oke as the Acting Chief Judge of the State. Justice Oke, who is the most
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Arrested NAN reporter, Antswen, regains freedom
The Benue Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr Emmanuel Antswen, who was picked up on
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US to monitor Anambra governorship election
The government of the United States of America is to monitor the forthcoming Anambra State governorship elections of November 18. This was disclosed
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Football: Referees down tools over non payment of allowances
The Nigeria Referees Association has ordered its members to boycott the Nigeria National League following the inability of the league body to pay
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Union kicks against appointments in NIMET
Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has condemned recent appointment at the Nigeria Metrological Agency (NIMET),
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FG begins North-East humanitarian Makeathon in October
The Federal Government will begin a North-East focused Makeathon in October, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr
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Is Trump’s marriage in jeopardy?
President Donald trump made waves last week when he greeted his wife on stage with an “awkward” handshake, and a body language expert
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Australia: Man charged after head-butting former PM
Tasmanian man was charged on Friday after he allegedly head-butted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia in Hobart. Tasmania Police said they arrested and
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Ilorin cemetery rejects corpse killed by lightning
The management of llorin Muslim Cemetery on Friday rejected the corpse of a 47-year-old civil servant, Mr Salami Adekunle, who was killed by
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I am not afraid of Umahi’s probe -Ex- Governor Elechi
Former governor of Ebonyi, Chief Martin Elechi has said he was ready for probe by his successor, Governor David Umahi, alleging that he
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N1bn fraud: EFCC declares Jonathan godson’s wife wanted, launches manhunt for her
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared wanted, Jennifer Turnah, the wife of George Turnah, who is the godson to former President
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Uber loses operation license in London
Taxi technology company, Uber has lost its licence to operate in London effective September 30, London Transport regulator announced on Friday. The decision
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Peter Obi drops his senatorial ambition, says not interested in elective position anymore
The former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has said that he has no interest in elective position anymore. Mr Obi stated this in
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I support power privatisation -Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has said he will not support the calls for the cancellation of the privatisation of
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The problems with Nigeria are nepotism, marginalisation, repression, others – Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said the country is in crisis due to poor governance, nepotism and marginalisation. Speaking on
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Northerners safe in South East – Ohanaeze
The President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, on Thursday assured northerners resident in the south East of their safety. Nwodo gave the
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At Chatham House, El-Rufai says Nigerians want a restructured nation
Majority of the members of the Nasir El-Rufai-led All Progressives Congress Committee on true federalism have argued for the devolution of powers and
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Peace returns as SSANU, NASU, NAAT suspend strike in varsities
THREE non-teaching unions of universities under the auspices of the Joint Action Committee have suspended their two weeks strike. The unions – Senior
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PDP axes Ubah, Kashamu
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Ifeanyi Ubah, its Anambra state gubernatorial aspirant and asked Sen. Buruji Kasamu to face Disciplinary Committee.
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Rumpus in NAFDAC, over tenure of acting DG, Oni
THERE was disquiet yesterday at the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over the continue stay in office of
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Gunmen invade Zamfara FRSC command, kill official
Unidentified gunmen on Thursday invaded the Tsafe Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Zamfara State, killing an official, a witness told
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EFCC probes Delta Senator over diversion of N1.2b NEXIM loan
A Senator is in trouble with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for obtaining a N1.2billion loan from the Nigerian Export-Import Bank
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IPOB: Lai Mohammed lied, UK and France say
Britain and France yesterday debunked the claims of Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture IPOB receives funding from France and that UK
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