Robots begin duty as policemen in Dubai
The “world’s first operational Robocop” started its tour of duty on Sunday in Dubai, the first in the Emirate’s planned robot police force,
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Presidency dismisses Coup plot reports
Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has urged Nigerians to ignore the media reports on Coup
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Police to recruit 120,000 personnel in 4 years
The Inspector- General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, says the Nigeria Police have concluded arrangements to recruit 30,000 personnel annually. Idris, represented by
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Ifeanyi Ubah’s diversion of N11bn PMS punishable by death – DSS
The Department of State Services has accused businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Ifeanyi Ubah, of diverting about
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APC governors, NWC meets Wednesday
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressives Governors Forum will Wednesday meet with the national leadership of
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Abedi the Manchester suicide bomber
Salman Abedi, a 22-year old was identified as the suicide bomber who killed 22 people, including children, in an attack on a crowded
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34 firms bid for NNPC digitization project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday received no fewer than 34 bids submitted by different companies for the digitization of legacy
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96 suspected rapists nabbed within 2 months in Kano
The Kano State police Command, on Tuesday said it had arrested a total of 96 suspected rapists in the state between April and
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NYSC D-G donates wheel-chair to weeping Jigawa girl
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure on Monday ‘wiped off ‘ the tears of the physically-challenged
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Breaking: Veteran actor James Bond is dead
Veteran actor, Sir Roger Moore, best known as James Bond, has died aged 89. Family sources confirmed the death. Veteran actor, Sir Roger Moore,
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Nigerian pastor, Epenusi, murdered in US
Police in Indianapolis, capital of Indiana in the United States have launched a manhunt for the killer of a Nigerian pastor, Oluwadayomisi Epenusi.
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WHO admits slow response to Ebola
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday admitted It responded “too slow” in its handling of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
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PHOTOS: Manchester terror attack scene
At least 22 people died in a suspected suicide bombing at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester late Monday. See
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Decentralisation of voting unconstitutional – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the call by Nigerians for decentralisation of voting was unconstitutional. Mrs. Ndidi Okafor, Deputy
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Manchester bombing: Condolences pour in as death toll rises
The death toll in the lone wolf bombing at the Manchester Arena has increased to 22, with 59 reported injured. Among the victims
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Assembly drops Sanusi probe as Osinbajo, Saraki, govs intervene
The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday stopped the investigation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over allegations of misappropriation
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Resist any coup attempt, Balarabe, Tinubu, NBA VP, Reps tell Nigerians
A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; the Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Monday Ubani; and the
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4th Mainland Bridge: Lagos searches for new investors
The Lagos State Government said that it was shopping for new investors to take over the 38.5km 4th Mainland Bridge project. Mr Adebowale
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NBC: demolition of Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia shocking
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has described the demolition of the structures housing the Breeze 99.9 FM, Lafia as “shocking and unbelievable”. The
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Real Madrid win first La Liga title since 2012
Real Madrid win first La Liga title since 2012 Real Madrid won their first La Liga title since 2012 thanks to a final-day
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Everest death toll rises to four as rescuers find body
Rescuers on Everest found the body of a missing Indian climber on Monday, taking the toll from a deadly weekend on the world’s
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Girls account for 80% of new HIV infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says girls account for nearly 80 per cent of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Felicitas Zawaira,
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Former PDP spokesman accuses defectors of selfishness
A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Anietie Okon, says those dumping the party in Akwa Ibom are
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MASSOB shuts down Owerri, celebrates Independence Day
Economic activities within Owerri, the capital city of Imo state were on Monday paralysed by members of the splinter group of the Movement
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Fed Govt, states, councils, share N1.41trn from federation account
The Federal Government, the 36 states and their local government areas shared N1.4 trillion from the federation account in the first quarter of
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Kwara Pilgrims Board warns drug traffickers
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, says it is collaborating with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to ensure that no
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BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes out Ali Modu Sheriff’s application
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by a factional leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Ali-Modu Sheriff, asking the court not
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150 ghost workers discovered at National Assembly
An ongoing staff verification at the National Assembly has led to the discovery of about 150 ghost workers, The Nation has learnt. A
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5 Thais detained for burning late king’s photo
Five Thais – four men and a boy – have been arrested and are in military detention for allegedly burning a photo of
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Wilfred NDIDI’s foster parents speak on the Nigerian star
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is one of the former English champions’ shiny stars after a dream £17m move to the English Premier
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