Venezuela: Women in white march against Maduro
Thousands of women dressed in white have marched in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital to keep pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, whose authority is being
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DSS arrests Ifeanyi Uba over N11b fuel ‘theft’
The State Security Service (SSS) has arrested the managing director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah, over alleged “economic sabotage”. It
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Suspended SGF: Osinbajo panel may consider Senate report
The presidential committee, which is currently investigating the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mr. Ayo Oke, and the suspended Secretary
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26 burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
Twenty-six travellers were burnt to death yesterday at the Ibadan end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when two commercial buses collided and caught fire
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Nigerians share before-and-after photos of Buhari, lament frail looks
Nigerians have expressed concerns on how much the physical appearance of President Muhammadu Buhari has changed over the past few months. While comparing
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Obanikoro set to join APC
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, a former minister of state for Defence, may have made up his mind to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, which
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Militants kill police sergeant, loot armoury in Ogun
Suspected militants have attacked the headquarters of the Marine Police in Iwopin, in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, killing
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Nigeria frees Boko Haram detainees for Chibok girls
Nigeria’s Presidency on Saturday confirmed the release of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls after three years in captivity and also revealed how their freedom was negotiated.
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Ikoyi N43.4m: FG may seize Osborne Towers apartment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is considering pushing for the seizure of apartment 7B at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, from where
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Saraki’s trial at CCT: Prosecution closes case after calling five witnesses
The prosecution, in Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s trial for false asset declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), closed its case on
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NPA acquires $30m tug boats to boost revenue
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has acquired four 60-tonne buller- pull tug boats with state-of-the-art equipment and fully computerised engines, to boost efficiency
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Corps member returning from nightclub killed in Abuja
The life of a 25-year-old corps member, Charity Thilza, has been brought to an abrupt end three days to the completion of her
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African Union unveils AFRIMA calendar in South Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) has formally unveiled the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) calendar. The event was held on Tuesday at
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Obasanjo inciting Nigerians against Jonathan, Ijaw leaders, says Clark
Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday, knocked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for what he described as a deliberate attempt by the former
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Thai lawyer faces 150 years in jail for insulting King
Prawet Prapanukul, a prominent Thai lawyer faces a prison term of up to 150 years if convicted on 10 counts of royal defamation
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Juve edge Monaco with Higuan’s double
Gonzalo Higuain’s double handed Juventus the advantage in their Champions League semi-final first leg with Monaco. Hoping to become the second Italian club
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Kate Henshaw, friends return N8m raised for sick boy to donors
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, says she and her friends have made arrangement to return the funds raised for Michael Alvez, a two-year-old boy
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Social media clinic begins in Abuja Friday
Social Media Clinic (SMC), a platform which seeks to counter the irresponsible use of social networks, will hold in Abuja on Friday. In
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UI Law student, Effiong Deborah, commits suicide
The University of Ibadan on Wednesday said a 100 Level female Law student of the institution died on Monday during a show at
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Restructuring on front burner as Akinrinade presents book
It was a ceremony to present a new book. But yesterday’s gathering in Lagos turned out to be that – and more. It
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N23b Diezani bribe: Court convicts INECstaff
A member of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr. Yisa Olanrewaju Adedoyin, has been convicted by the Federal High Court
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Southeast senators caution Kanu to abide by bail conditions
FOUR days after his release from detention, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu met with Southeast senators late Tuesday night in Abuja. The
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EFCC to Ekweremadu: Sleep easy if not a looter
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, to “sleep easy” if he is
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PDP says cabal ruling Nigeria as Buhari misses FEC meeting again
The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that a cabal is now ruling Nigeria. It believes the health challenge
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Cross River armed youths kill scores in Akwa Ibom
Armed youths from Odukpani Local Government Area in Cross River State have killed about 50 persons when they invaded Akpan Mfrekim in Akan
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Unremitted N1.76tr: NEITI seeks review oil assets transfer
NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) upstream subsidiary – the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) – is holding on to N1.76 trillion (consisting $5.5
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Prophet arrested for taking N70m, three houses to cure fibroids
The police in Lagos have commenced an investigation into a case involving one Oladele, 45, a prophet at a church in Oke Ira,
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Beach Soccer World Cup: Super Sand Eagles crash out
The Super Sand Eagles on Monday crashed out at the group stages of the Bahamas 2017. The team failed to progress to the
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May Day: Workers demand N65,000 minimum salary
THE call for pay rise and improved working conditions resonated across the 36 states yesterday as workers marked the 2017 May Day. From
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Anthony Joshua’s washerman congratulates him, says he still owes £120
The owner of Anthony Joshua’s local launderette, who the heavyweight champion boxer owes £120 for washing his kit, has revealed he used to
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