Houses, 12 stores, others razed in tanker explosion in Delta
A midnight tanker explosion on Thursday led to the destruction of property worth several millions of naira, including two houses and 12 stores
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Kano Clash: Kano Police fault Kwankwasiyya faction
There were indications yesterday that the police may soon parade the perpetrators of last Saturday’s breach of peace at the palace of Emir
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LG bans herdsmen’s night festivities, moving with weapons
The Security Committee of Gagarawa Local Government Council of Jigawa, has banned Fulani and herdsmen from holding local traditional weddings and other festivities
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PANDEF hails militants for withdrawing quit notice, threat to attack oil facilities
The Pan Niger Delta Forum on Friday commended the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators following the withdrawal its threat to destroy oil and
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ASUU : Varsities to get N220bn within one month
University lecturers are close to calling off their one-month-old ASUU strike after reaching a fresh agreement with the Federal Government on their demands. Top
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Governors, ministers want Buhari to seek re-election. Alhassan is not one of us – El-Rufa’i
Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufa’I, said on Friday the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and ministers have resolved to call on President Muhammadu
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a fresh Plateau village attack leaves 19 dead, 5 injured – Police
The Plateau Police Command has confirmed 19 persons killed and five others injured in an attack on Ancha village, Bassa Local Government, on
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Dembele settled ahead of Barca debut, says Valverde
Young French forward Ousmane Dembele is “looking better every day”, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said ahead of his debut on Saturday. Dembele, 20, joined
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Alleged probe of CJN: “Please, count me and my office out” – AGF
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) has dissociated himself and his office from report that
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Southeast faces another lock down from Sept. 15 as Nigerian Army commences Python Dance 11
The Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that it would carry out another exercise in the Southeast called Egwu Eke 11 (Python Dance) from
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Lake Chad Basin: OCHA Chief to Visit Nigeria, Niger
United Nations Humanitarian Coordination Agency(OCHA) head, Mark Lowcock, is expected to vist Niger and Nigeria from 9 to 12 September 2017. raise the global profile of
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We’ve only recovered 15% of Diezani loot, says Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday, said only about 15 per cent of funds allegedly
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Yoruba elders insist on restructuring, issue a road map for co-existence in Nigeria
The Yoruba elders have insisted that Nigeria must return to a proper federation as obtained in the 1960 and 1963 constitutions to ensure
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JAMB direct entry portal closes Sept. 15
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will close the Direct Entry e-Registration portal on Sept.15. Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Head
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No recruitment or replacement exercises, NSCDC clarifies
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dispelled rumours that the Corps was “recruiting underground” and carrying out replacement exercise. The Corps
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UN explains causes of violent extremism among youth
Deprivation, marginalisation and perceived state violence or abuse of power are pushing young Africans into the clutches of violent extremism, a study by
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Doctors on the verge of suspending strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) has accepted to present outcome of re-negotiated Memorandum of Terms of Settlement (MTS) reached
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Ohanaeze, Niger Delta leaders back Yoruba’s demand for regional govt
The umbrella body for the Igbo, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and leaders of the Niger Delta joined leaders of the South-West in Ibadan on
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Katsina promotes 19,600 teachers
No fewer than 19600 have been promoted by the Katsina State government as part of efforts to enhance teachers’ welfare and boost education
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Death toll in Mexico earthquake rises to 15
At least 15 people were killed in a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Mexico, an official said on Friday, as 10 more bodies were
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HMOs urged to ensure best professional practices
The Managing Director of Clearline Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), Dr. Isaac Akintunji, has reiterated the need for best practices in corporate governance in
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ASUU, FG talks positive, strike suspension likely
Reports say that the striking university lecturers have reached a truce with the federal government and will suspend their industrial action anytime from
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Lagos driver arraigned for impregnating step-daughter
A driver, Monday Udoh, was on Friday brought before the Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly impregnating his 14-year-old step daughter.
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Loan deal for Tottenham striker, Janseen
Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen is set to join Fenerbahce on loan after failing to establish himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s side, the Turkish
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Breaking: Fleeing PH ritual suspect rearrested in Plateau
The ritual suspect, Ifeanyichukwu Maxwell Dike who escaped the custody of the Rivers state police command last month is said to have been rearrested
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Fed Govt begins mass housing in 33 States – Fashola
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of mass housing projects in 33 states. To actualise the project, it plans an upward review
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Enyimba’s imminent continental ticket excites Egbe
The Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of stadium construction outfit, Monimichelle, Ebi Egbe has expressed joy over the bright chances of Enyimba picking
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FAAN boosts security as construction commences on Lagos airport road
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has stepped up security arrangements to ensure the safety and security of passengers and
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Weather forecast: NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains on Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning rains and thunderstorms over Abuja, Lafia, Jos, Kaduna, Makurdi, Ilorin, Bauchi, Zaria, Lokoja and Minna
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Boko Haram is still very active – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that contrary to the claim by the present administration that insurgency in the North east
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