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Buhari’ll improve on power, infrastructure, others at Next Level-Osinbajo
By Lawrence Olaoye Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has given the assurance that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will improve on
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El-Rufai replaces three ministries with new ones
From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has signed an Executive Order replacing three ministries with new
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Buhari charges tertiary institutions on research to spur economic growth
From Lawal Sa’ idu Funtua, Katsina President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked tertiary institutions in the country to be alive to
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Imo: Shut up, return all stolen money, properties – Ihedioha fires back at Okorocha
Okewulonu was reacting to a statement credited to Okorocha wherein he asked Governor Ihedioha to stop running Imo as if
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Lake Chad Basin: Centre demands end to killing of Nigerians, others
Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) By Stanley Onyekwere Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has called on the international community has
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Father’s Day: Atiku pays tribute to Nigeria’s founding fathers, soldiers in frontline
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of PDP in 2019 presidential election, Atiku
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Rejection of CJ not on religious ground, says Kebbi Assembly
By Ese Awhotu The Kebbi State House of Assembly has condemned in its entirety a report that Governor Bagudu has
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President condoles with Jigawa gov. over loss of mother-in-law
By Lawrence Olaoye President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Governor of Jigawa State, Abubakar Badaru, over the death of his
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Army provides potable water in two Borno LGAs
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it had constructed boreholes in two local government areas of Borno State as part
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Police confirm murder of 34 by bandits in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the killing of 34 persons following an attack in Tungar Kafau and Gidan
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Bauchi to launch agricultural policy
From Ahmad Mohammed, Bauchi Bauchi State Government is to launch an agricultural policy document to ensure smooth agricultural production in
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OPC blows hot, issues final warning to herdsmen, kidnappers in Yoruba land
The O’dua Peoples Congress, OPC, has warned kidnappers and herdsmen engaged in criminal activities in parts of the South-West to
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Kenya: Top 2013 KCSE Student Found Dead in the U.S.
By Amina Wako Norah Jelagat Borus, who was the best girl in Nairobi County in the 2013 KCSE exams, was
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Eagles can get a shock in Group B, says Ndidi
WILFRED Ndidi has warned that Nigeria’s opponents in Group B will not be easy and could have surprises at the
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Jonathan’s ally joins Bayelsa guber race
Chief Benson Agadaga, an associate and kinsman of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has declared interest to contest the Bayelsa State governorship
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INEC reacts to controversial server claims by Atiku, PDP
- The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not comment on the controversial server claims raised by Atiku
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June 12 parade: Aisha Buhari lauds female military officers
Monday, June 17, 2019 6:54 am Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s First Lady. Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commended female
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International Dream Cup: Future Eagles finish third
Nigeria’s U-15 boys on Sunday lost their final game of the 2019 International Dream Cup to their European counterparts Romania
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Shareholders approve Union Bank’s N54.5b capital restructuring
Shareholders of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc have approved a proposal to cancel N54.46 billion accumulated permanent losses in
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Zamfara: Buhari reacts to latest killings, issues fresh order
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments across the Northwest to pursue an urgent revamp of the national security apparatus
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We submitted AFCON 2019 budget in 2018 — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as misleading, statements by former Youth and Sports Minister Solomon Dalung at the
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Joshua Wong, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist released from jail
Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 “Umbrella Movement” as a teenager, walked free from prison on Monday
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Abacha: APC explodes over Bode George, Kola Abiola’s claims against Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday reacted angrily to recent comments by MKO Abiola’s son, Kola, and Peoples Democratic
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Gov Bello unpopular among Kogi electorates - APC stakeholders
- These are tough times for Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state as he seeks reelection - The governor has
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Honor 20 reaches 1 million sales in 14 days
The Honor 20 series was introduced almost a month ago in the middle of the dumpster fire that is the
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Kenya: DNA Test Confirms Lookalike Girls Are Identical Twins
The Kakamega lookalike girls Sharon and Melon have been confirmed to be identical twins. DNA test and analysis results released
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Chelsea linked with Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as a Frank Lampard alternative
Chelsea need a new manager Chelsea and Juventus confirmed the news on Sunday. After a protracted period of talks, Maurizio
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Transfer: PSG ready to sell Neymar
Paris St-Germain (PSG) are reportedly prepared to sell striker Neymar. The Brazilian joined the Ligue 1 side from FC Barcelona
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Ghana woos Diaspora nationals with tax holiday
The Ghanaian Government has appealed to its citizens in Diaspora and other nationals to leverage on the five years tax
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Boko Haram: 14 reported killed, 38 injured as 2 suicide bombers attack Mandareri-Sambisa
At least, 14 people have been reported dead and 38 others seriously injured following a suicide bomb attack at Mandareri-Sambisa
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Why we prioritised security, by Kebbi deputy governor
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Col. Samaila Yombe (rtd), has said the Governor Atiku Bagudu-led government prioritised security to
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Nigeria: Many Feared Dead as Herdsmen Attack Jalingo
Photo: Premium Times (file photo). Many are feared killed in Jauro-Sabai, a suburb of Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, as
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NDDC Donates Ambulances And Medical Kits To Fight Lassa Fever
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated three ambulances, Lassa fever protective kits and drugs to support the Ondo
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Nigeria: Many Feared Killed in Jalingo Fresh Crisis
(file photo). Many persons have been feared killed and houses burnt in fresh crisis in Jalingo, Taraba State capital. Daily
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There is a conspiracy for my arrest-Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, has raised
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‘Southeast leaders betrayed our trust’
Houses of Assembly candidates in the Southeast, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have accused
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Nigeria: Ganduje Orders Probe Into Claims Gorilla Swallowed U.S.$18,900
Photo: Pixabay Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has ordered the state Anti-Corruption Commission to probe the claims by the Kano
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1 declared missing as boat capsizes in Lagos
The Lagos state police command has declared one person missing after a speed boat capsized at the Ibasa waterfront in
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Nigeria: Nigeria Is World's 16th Least Peaceful Country - Report
Photo: Premium Times Nigeria is the 16th least peaceful country in the world, according to the 2019 edition of the
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Court strikes out suit challenging Ihedioha as PDP candidate
The Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo State, has upheld judgment of the Federal High Court which dismissed a suit
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GOC: Army prevented compromise of election
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division of the Army, Maj.-Gen. Jamil Sarham, has said the resilience and doggedness of
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Nigeria: Eight Million Out-of-School Children in 10 Nigerian States and Abuja - Unicef
In Nigeria, millions of children are still out of school. By Azeezat Adedigba The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has
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548 emirates, chiefdoms guzzle billions annually
The 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory are spending billions on emirates and chiefdoms annually in their respective
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Nigeria: 2019 Elections Faced 'Severe Transparency Shortcomings' - EU
Nigeria elections. By Bassey Udo The European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria said several challenges encountered during the 2019
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Labour cautions FG over plan to sell NIGCOMSAT, writes Buhari
Workers in Federal Government’s corporations have written to President Muhammadu Buhari to warn against the sale of Nigeria Communication Satellite
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Many feared killed in Taraba fresh crisis
- Fresh crisis has erupted in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital - Unknown gunmen have reportedly invaded a suburb of
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Kenya: DP Ruto Most Preferred Presidential Candidate Followed By Odinga - Survey
By Joseph Muraya Nairobi — A new survey by ISS-Africa shows that Deputy President William Ruto is the most preferred
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Don’t treat women as subordinates – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday urged men in the country not to treat women as subordinate. Speaking to State House
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Emefiele hails Ayade’s agric revolution
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has hailed Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade’s agricultural revolution programme, noting
