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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President Vaz visits Liberia on Guinea Bissau’s crisis
President Vaz of Guinea Bissau on Monday made a stopover in Liberia to discuss his country’s crisis with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
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Buhari’s sickness taking its toll on Nigeria’s health – Akande
The former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has appealed to Nigerians to start praying for the restoration
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PDP demands unconditional release of Lamido, Suswam, others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee has called for unconditional release of the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido
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$43.4m: NIA may sell apartment
Apartment 7B, the Osborne Towers expensive home where $43.4m was found, may be sold, it was learnt yesterday. A Presidential Investigative Committee is
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Nigeria’s jollof rice best in the world – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday described Nigeria’s jollof rice as “the best in the world.” The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai
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Buhari assures workers of ‘speedy passage’ of minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday assured the Nigeria workers of speedy passage of the new National Minimum Wage. Buhari stated this in a
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French Presidential Election: Macron faces uphill task
With just days to go until the French Presidential election, Emmanuel Macron is edging towards the Élysée Palace, but the front runner still
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Manchester United seal James Rodriguez deal – Report
Colombian superstar, James Rodriguez, will be donning the famous red and white stripes of English Premier League (EPL) giants, Manchester United, next season,
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May Day: PDP will pay better wage from 2019 – Sheriff
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said the party would pay reasonable minimum wage to workers if
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