Ex-PDP chair, Ogbulafor, dies in Canada at 73
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, is dead. Ogbulafor, according to an undisclosed source, died peacefully on
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Meningitis can be transmitted through kissing, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said that meningitis can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing and kissing. Meningitis is an inflammation of
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FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday 10th October as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy
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NIGERIA @ 62: THE STATE OF TRANSPORTATION:
There is no doubt that transportation constitutes one of the major features of the economic development of a nation. There is hardly any
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Obi’s absence stalls campaign, Kwankwaso intensifies consultation
The leadership of Labour Party says the inauguration of its presidential campaign council cannot be conducted in the absence of LP Chairman, Julius
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Japanese journalist, filmmaker jailed 7years in Myanmar
Military-ruled Myanmar sentenced a Japanese journalist and filmmaker to seven years in prison for violating sedition and communications laws, a source familiar with
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Flood claims ex-council chairman’s 70-year-old uncle in Anambra
The flood presently ravaging parts of Anambra on Wednesday morning claimed the life of Mr Sunday Mesiobi, 70, in Ogbe-Akpoma, Atani community of
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I want to see my child, US-based professor tells court
A US-based professor, Adekunle Oloki, has approached the District Customary Court, Erin-Osun, Osun State, seeking an order from the court, directing her former
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The Soludo solution to national flooding
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has sought the support of the government at all levels, agencies and individuals to help tackle
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Minister, Buhari’s COS flex muscles over Offa Poly rector
POWER tussle between the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, and the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has
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Pro-Akpabio group slams ex-minister over senatorial seat comments
A pro-Akpabio group under the auspices of Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum, a group within the All Progressives Congress on Thursday, tackled former minister
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Lalong lauds policeman for rejecting $200,000 bribe
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has praised an official of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr Daniel Amah, for rejecting a $200,000 bribe.
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ASUU to sue FG over registration of CONUA, NAMDA
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will sue the Federal Government over the registration of the Congress of Nigerian
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Piracy: NIMASA secures 20 convictions in one year
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said it had secured at least 20 convictions in the past one year. All 20 persons
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NDLEA, Interpol partner on global criminal data records
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the International Criminal Police Organisation, better known as Interpol, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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Army trains 450 personnel, others on emotional intelligence in Bauchi
The Nigerian Army 33 Artillery Brigade, Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi has trained 450 personnel and civilians on emotional intelligence. This is contained in a
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Dashed hopes as teachers await Fed Govt’s special package
The failure of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to uplift the work conditions in the education sector has made the average teacher wary, FRANK
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Housing allowance passed due process, PDP NWC insists
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insisted that the money paid to its national officers was not a bribe
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17 outgoing governors battle to deliver successors
Seventeen of the 28 governors in the states where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct governorship election on March 11 next year will be
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Mbaka: I didn,t prophesy against Peter Obi, heads to monastery
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Fr Ejike Mbaka has denied prophesying against the candidate of the Labour Party, LP,
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Strike: Appeal Court asks FG, ASUU to resolve dispute out-of-court, orders lecturers to resume classes.
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal yesterday urged the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of
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Emenike’s donates to quintuplets’ in Abia, calls for special care.
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Abia State Chief Ikechi Emenike has called for special care for the mother of quintuplets and
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Over 90% trafficked survivors, suspects in Ghana are Nigerians, say authorities
Over ninety percent of suspected human traffickers arrested in Ghana and 95 per cent of rescued survivors in public shelters are Nigerians, Ghanaian
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Customs intercept ammunitions, contrabands worth N600m
The Nigeria Customs Service said it arrested five suspects, intercepted ammunitions and other contrabands worth Duty Paid Value of over N622m in September.
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How parties can substitute candidates, by INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday outlined the conditions for the withdrawal of validly nominated governorship candidates from the 2023 race. The
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Ikonne, Ibe, Otti, 33 others make INEC final guber, running mates’ list in Abia
The governorship candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia State, Professor Uche Ikonne; and his running mate, Hon. Okey Igwe;
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IPOB members not terrorists, I live with them – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of The Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has dismissed claims that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is a terrorist group.
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PSG chiefs offer Messi new contract
The Argentina captain’s deal expires at the end of the season. Barcelona financial chief Eduard Romeu has confirmed they will attempt to sign
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Country music queen, Loretta Lynn dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, country music star has died aged 90. Lynn died at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee on October 4, according to
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Prepare for traffic obstruction over road repairs, Enugu govt tells residents
Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has informed residents of the state and the general public of the state government’s plans to embark
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