Buhari mourns death of football fans in Calabar
President Muhammadu Buhari expressed shock yesterday over the death of some Nigerians at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River State, on
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South East sues FG over neglect, demands N1trn
Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, rights lawyer, has sued federal government on behalf of South East demanding N1 trillion for alleged neglect of the region.
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Taxi driver hangs himself inside a PH Catholic church hall
The remains of a young parishioner, simply identified as Kachi, was found hanging in the early hours of Friday at the Hall of
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Bird strikes DANA aircraft during take- off. Flight aborted
Palpable fear gripped over 100 passengers on board a DANA Air MD 83 aircraft on Friday when a huge bird hit the aircraft
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EFCC may investigate SGF, NIA – Presidency
The suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo
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Police beat up, handcuff travellers in Delta
A man, Damilola Adeyanju, has accused members of the Nigeria Police Force of brutalising him and his friend over their inability to provide
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Goffin knocks out Djokovic in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic’s comeback from injury was cut short at the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday as Belgium’s David Goffin earned the biggest win
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Police declare Akwaza wanted, bust armoury
The Nigerian Police Force today declared wanted Terwase Akwaza, a fugitive already on the watchlist of Benue State government, in connection with last month’s
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How Calabar viewing centre electrocution tragedy occurred
It was something football lovers in Nyaghassang Community in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State had done hundreds of times before – watching football matches
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Buhari chronically ill. Locked up in Aso Villa by a cabal for selfish end –Perry Brimah
Popular columnist and convener of ‘Every Nigerian Do Something,’ Perry Brimah, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is “chronically ill” and needs rest.
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FG reconstitutes governing boards of 25 federal polytechnics
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the governing boards of all the 25 federal polytechnics in the country. The Minister of
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Zaki Biam killings: Police declare prime suspect wanted
The police on Friday declared one Terwase Akwaza a.k.a `Ghana’, wanted, in connection with the March 20th killing of 17 persons by gunmen
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N6bn discovered by EFCC belongs to Niger State’
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Friday said that the N6 billion discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as proceeds
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Cashless policy: CBN suspends charges on large withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed Deposit Money Banks to suspend charges on over-the-counter or ATM withdrawals of above N500,000 or deposit
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Stanel’s new gas facility: Obiano hails Uzochukwu
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra state has commended the resilience and achievements of Stanel Oil Chairman, Stanley Uzochukwu on the completion of the
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Against All Odds: Odujinrin becomes 1st African to travel round the world
It is a common saying that the world would make way for a man whose words and actions shows that he knows where
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Makarfi rejects Osinbajo panel, calls for independent probe of Lawal, Oke
The Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the probe panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to
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China launches first cargo spaceship
China has launched its first cargo spaceship on Thursday, taking the country one step closer to building its own space station. According to
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Why Lagos govt cannot execute Rev. King – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has asked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to commute the death penalty passed on death
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World oil demand to rise in 2017 – OPEC
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said demand for oil around the world is expected to rise this year. OPEC said
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Justice Ngwuta arraigned at CCT for false assets declaration
A suspended Supreme Court judge, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta was on Thursday arraigned at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Abuja, on an amended
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Silver medalist, Mason, dies in motorcycle crash
Thirty-four year old, British Olympic silver medalist, Germaine Mason, has died in a motorcycle crash in Jamaica. Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner says the
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Man docked for disguising as woman
The Police on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old man, Samuel Aondofa, for allegedly disguising as a woman so as to gain sexual advances from
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NAFDAC bursts counterfeit Moet, Chandon wine, St. Remy Brandy, others
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has interrupted the nefarious activities of seven counterfeiters across the country. Astounding
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Open University immortalises Obasanjo for resuscitating the institution
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says the inaugural lecture for its Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for Good Governance will be delivered by
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Buhari reappoints helmsmen for FAAN, NCAA, NAMA,new board for Rural Electrification Agency
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Engr. Saleh Dunoma as the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meetings
The National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed.
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No medical screening, no marriage, Kaduna Assembly passes new law
It is now unlawful to get married without undergoing medical screening in Kaduna State. This followed the passage into law, the Pre-medical Examination
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Serena takes a break from tennis to have a baby
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has been confirmed pregnant and she will be taking maternity leave through the rest of 2017. Her spokeswoman said
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INTERVIEW: Abacha family using EFCC to humiliate me over Malabu, says Adoke
Mohammed Bello Adoke, attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice from 2010-2015, has been in the news over the controversial OPL 245
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