Customs intercept N242m worth of prohibited drugs in Lagos
THE Federal Operations Unit, FOU, of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS yesterday intercepted a total of 5, 056 cartons of drugs valued at
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The imprisoned ex-Adamawa governor, Ngilari, released from prison in questionable circumstances
Who wrote the letter asking an Adamawa State High Court judge to release the convicted former governor of the state, James Balla Ngilari,
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U.S. Army studies ‘third arm’ device for soldiers
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is studying the use of a body-worn weapons mount for soldiers to carry and fire their weapons. The
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Australian snake flies to New Zealand on private jet
A brown tree snake flew aboard a private jet from Brisbane airport in Australia to Auckland airport in New Zealand. The snake with
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Probe uncovers massive fraud in YouWin programme
An ongoing probe, ordered by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has uncovered a massive fraud in the Federal Government Youth Enterprise
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China builds world’s largest nano research centre
Chinese scientists are building the world’s largest multifunctional research platform for nano-science and nano-technology that could help develop more powerful computers and more
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Buhari eulogises Tinubu @ 65, says he is a great leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has poured encomium on former Lagos State governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, describing him as a great leader. President Buhari said
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Teenager’s death: Xenophobic attacks in India against Africans
Hundreds of residents of an Indian city where a teenage boy died of a suspected drug overdose went on a violent rampage against
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Saudi forces intercept 4 ballistic missiles
Saudi forces have destroyed four ballistic missiles launched from Yemen which were targeting two border cities, Al Arabiya local news reported on Tuesday.
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Abuja airport runway ‘not extended by 18 weeks’
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Julius Berger, the contractor handling the repair of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja runway, said
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We’ve no certificate scandals — Jonathan, Fayose
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, have said that they do not have any certificate scandal. They stated
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Customs seizes Kano Senator’s 13 cars smuggled into Nigeria
Here is another reason for Nigerian senators to be angry with Hameed Ali, a retired colonel, heading the Nigerian Customs Service as Comptroller-General. The
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Governor diverts N500m refund to repay his loan
Detectives have recovered N500million allegedly diverted by a governor from the London-Paris Club loan refund. The governor diverted the N500million (out of his
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Obasanjo’s wife wants court to shift son’s wedding
The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, on Monday, filed a suit at an Ikeja High Court, seeking to stop
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Protest in Uyo as Senate halts Etim’s swearing-in
The people of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District have on Monday protested over the Senate refusal to obey court ruling by swearing-in
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Saraki appears before committee investigating seized SUV. Disowns the controversial vehicle
The Senate committee on Ethics and Privileges is currently grilling Senate President Bukola Saraki over the seizure of a sport utility vehicle (SUV)
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Manchester United: Jose Mourinho ‘Prepared to Double Neymar’s Barcelona Salary’
Manchester United is prepared to pay € 200 million ($217 million) for Barcelona forward Neymar—making him the English Premier League’s highest-earning player, according
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Russia snubs EU, US over detained protesters
Russia on Monday rejected calls by the United States and the European Union to release opposition protesters detained during what it said were
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Zuma recalls minister from trip abroad for not taking permission
President Jacob Zuma of South Adrica on Monday ordered that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan return from an investor roadshow to Britain and the
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BREAKING: Dino Melaye graduated from my university, says ABU VC
Respite seems to have come the way of the embattled Senator Dino Melaye as Ibrahim Garba, Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
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I’m glad my son is now committed to Nigeria – Ebuehi’s dad
Marvin, the father of Holland-based defender Tyronne Ebuehi, says he is happy that his son has finally committed his international future to Nigeria.
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Namibian woman honoured for saving husband from crocodile
A Namibian woman has been awarded a trophy for bravery by police after saving her husband from the jaws of a crocodile, the
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Breaking: Melaye to appear Monday before Senate committee over certificate forgery
Senator Dino Melaye is expected to appear before the Senate Ethics Committee later Monday over alleged certificate forgery. An online medium, SaharaReporters, had
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South Africa: Nigeria investigating the latest xenophobic crisis
The Nigerian Mission in South Africa says it is on top of the latest xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. Amb.
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Pay back time: Senate probes alleged N4tn revenue leakage in Customs
The Senate has launched a fresh investigation into the Nigeria Customs Service over the alleged revenue leakage under the border security agency between
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Teenager burnt to death in Edo
A five-year old boy whose names could not be ascertained has been burnt to death. The deceased and his brother were locked inside
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Illegal refiners to be integrated in the FG’s Modular Refineries policy
Illegal refiners in the oil-producing communities maybe co-opted as shareholders in the Federal Government’s proposed modular refineries, a Presidency source has disclosed. The
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APC to heads of govt agencies: ‘Don’t disrespect National Assembly’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned its members, who are appointees of government, not to disrespect the National Assembly. The party said
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Ado-Ekiti poly produces 7,500 entrepreneurs
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Vocational Studies of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti has produced 7,500 graduates in five years. The Rector of
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BREAKING: CBN introduces new FX rates. N360/$1 for BTA, Medicals, fees etc
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday introduced new Forex rates and would no longer trade the naira at N375 per dollar for
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