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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Malawian Pastor introduces anointed ATM card for tithe, offering payments
A pastor, Shepherd Bushiri, who reportedly recently bought a G-Wagon for his wife one month after she bought him a Rolls Royce has
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Strikes: Ex-Minister urges parties to respect resolution
Mr Emeka Nwogu, former Minister of Labour and Productivity, has urged parties to the two critical national strikes to respect possible outcomes of
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Adeyeye throws in the towel as Ekiti varsity Pro-Chancellor
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, has resigned his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council
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“Eze” goes to school in UK
Britain’s Prince George, the great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth and third-in-line to the throne, started school on Thursday, but without his pregnant mother Kate
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Information for JAMB candidates!! Post-UTME screening/examination dates, requirements
This is the period of the 2017/2018 Nigerian Educational Calendar, when most universities organise the various Post-UTME examinations. Below are some of the
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Akpata, Australian-returnee arrested for killing new wife
Mr Stephen Akpata. a Nigerian who used to live in Australia has been arrested by the police for allegedly strangling his new wife
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Osinbajo, Atiku extol Maitama Sule’s virtues
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku were among notable personalities that extolled the virtues of Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to
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Buhari vowed to serve just one term – Aisha Alhassan insists
A Nigerian minister has promised to quit if President Muhammadu Buhari decides to seek re-election, claiming the ailing leader had earlier vowed to
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Lagos, Abuja, anywhere Igbo reside and invest is part of Biafra -MASSOB
The leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, Comrade Kingsley Madu, on Thursday, declared that Lagos, Nigeria’s
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