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FG Approves Appointment Of New Registrar For Nigeria’s Surveyors
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Surveyor Olakunle Olugbemiro as the new registrar in charge at the Surveyors…
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Don seeks law against physical, verbal violence against female politicians
A professor of Sociology at the University of Abuja, Philomena Ozo-Eson, has urged the National Assembly to come up with…
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NDDC donates rice, sugar, other items to 2023 flood victims in Rivers
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated 24 trucks of relief materials to eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) of…
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Ogun police trailing Lagos PDP chairman’s abductors: CP
The police command in Ogun State has said it is on the trail of abductors of the Lagos State chapter…
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Accord Party advises Sanwo-Olu to retain 25% discount on transportation
The Accord Party in Lagos State on Saturday advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to carry out the planned removal of…
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Inmates’ rehabilitation will curb insecurity in Nigeria: NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service has said the rehabilitation of inmates and ex-offenders will reduce crime, promote public safety and national…
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PDP demands release of abducted Lagos chapter chairman, others
The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the immediate release of Lagos State chapter chairman of the party, Philip Aivoji, abducted…
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I Will Sleep Better – Guardiola Speaks About Rival’s Quit Notice
Pep Guardiola has reacted to the quit notice concerning his top rival. Guardiola playfully remarked that he will sleep better…
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FG probes naval chief’s multibillion-naira alleged oil theft
The Federal Government has said it will begin an investigation into a coordinated oil bunkering scheme and multibillion-naira contract-splitting fraud…
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Lawyer seeks government support for farmers to boost food security
An Ilorin, Kwara State-based legal practitioner, Aliyu Abdullahi, has advocated the need for the government to support farmers in the…
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Dangote Reacts Amid Fear That Otedola May Do To Him What He Did To Elumelu
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has reacted following fear of takeover of Dangote Cement by his…
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Former foreign affairs minister closes case in libel suit against ex-envoy
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has closed his case against a former Nigerian ambassador to Jamaica and…
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FG, Niger restate commitment to tackling food inflation
The Federal Government and Niger State have reiterated commitment to ensuring food security and tackling food inflation. The Minister of Agriculture…
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Ondo Election: Akeredolu’s Men Plot To Unseat Gov Aiyedatiwa, Back His Strong Rival
As the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State approaches, there is a surge in aspirants within the ruling All…
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Defence minister orders corruption inquiry into naval chief Ogalla’s role in crude oil theft, illicit contract awards
The Federal Government has said it will begin an investigation into a coordinated oil bunkering scheme and multibillion-naira contract-splitting fraud…
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UN chief urges world to stand against hate
UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has urged member states to stand against hate. According to him, hate is growing at…
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$3m bribe: End of road for Mr. Integrity, Farouk Lawan
…Ex-lawmaker to finish jail term, S’Court rules …Affirms ex-BPE DG Okoh’s imprisonment A former member of the National Assembly representing…
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Rivers Crisis Worsens As Wike’s Men Block Gov Fubara, Override Him
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have intensified their battle with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The latest move in…
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India@75: Kaduna gov applauds India-Nigeria strategic partnership
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has applauded the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, saying it has the capacity to…
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Subsidise gas to stimulate industries, Donald Duke tells FG
A former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, says natural gas can become stimulant to industries nationwide if the Federal…
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