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Prices of Diesel, Kerosene Rise in January – NBS
February 15, 2019The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said the average prices paid by consumers for kerosene and...
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Abia Doctors Go On Warning Strike Over Salary Arrears
February 15, 2019Umuahia — Abia State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on a three-day...
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Low Adverts Patronage As Nigerians Go to Polls
February 15, 2019There has been a drop in the number of advertisements sponsored by political parties and their...
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91 Million Nigerians Now Living in Extreme Poverty
February 15, 2019Over 91 million Nigerians are now living in extreme poverty, according to the report of World...
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Delta Athletes Grumble Over Okowa’s Cash Reward for 2018 Sports Festival
February 15, 2019Some athletes in Delta State are grumbling over what they term ‘meagre’ cash reward by Governor...
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Like Obama, U.S. Envoy Symington Cautions Nigerians Against Infantile Political Behaviour
February 15, 2019Once again, it is the season of messages to Nigerians and its leadership on the need...
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Finance Minister Charges Revenue Growth Initiative Committee On Results
February 15, 2019The Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, has charged the Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI) Steering...
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Customs Gets Forensic Toolkits to Counter Illicit Trade in Wildlife
February 15, 2019Abuja — The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Suleiman Zarma, has handed over six forensic toolkits to...
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Shell Invites Bid for New FPSO in Bonga
February 15, 2019Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has announced the release of Invitation to Tender (ITT)...
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As Nigerians Decide, Police Allay Fear of Raid in Lagos
February 15, 2019The social media space, particularly Whatsapp was abuzz on Wednesday evening with a broadcast message: “They...
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Journalists in Last-Minute Scramble for INEC’s Scarce Accreditation Forms
February 15, 2019There was strong indication yesterday that many journalists from the print and electronic media, might not...
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Buhari, Atiku in ‘Last Contest’ for Presidency
February 15, 2019Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau and Barrister Ibrahim Zailani are currently laying claim to the candidature of...
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Mixed Feelings Trail MTN Nigeria June Listing
February 15, 2019Some capital market operators have expressed mixed feelings on the planned listing by introduction of the...
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History As First Airplane Lands in New Bayelsa Airport
February 15, 2019Yenagoa — It was a day of joy in Bayelsa State Thursday as the first airplane...
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Ighalo Reunites With Former Watford Coach in China
February 15, 2019Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo is ‘excited’ to reunite with former Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores at Chinese...
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Igbo Group Cautions INEC Against Shifting Election, Declaring False Results
February 15, 2019The Igbo Improvement Union (IIU) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against rigging the...
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Nigeria Wastes 42,160MW As Transmission, Distribution Challenges Linger
February 15, 2019Abuja — Challenges facing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), have led to the wastage of...
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Vote Buying Exposed in Nigerian Elections
February 15, 2019Abuja — Nigerian anti-corruption agencies said they had unearthed vote buying by some local politicians and...
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack On Shettima’s Convoy
February 15, 2019The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attack on the convoy of the Borno...
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Kingsley Moghalu Emerges as Hope of Nigerians Desperate for Change
February 15, 2019This month Nobel Laurate Wole Soyinka, one of Nigeria’s best known and most admired citizens, and...
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9Mobile Mulls Strategy to Remain Competitive
February 14, 20199mobile is considering fresh strategies that would awaken competition in the industry. THISDAY gathered that Teleology...
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Army, EFCC, FRSC Caution Against Unwholesome Practices During Polls
February 14, 2019The Nigeria Army yesterday warned officers against patronisisng polling units, fraternising with political parties and escorting...
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Vice President Osinbajo’s Helicopter Crash Avoidable, Says Bureau
February 14, 2019Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has linked the recent presidential helicopter crash in Kogi State to hazy...
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Revisiting Nigeria-British Prisoners Transfer Agreement
February 14, 2019On January 9, 2014, the Nigerian and British governments announced an agreement to allow the transfer...
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In Abuja, Different Rule Exists for Buhari, Opposition Presidential Candidate
February 14, 2019Seven months after it denied an opposition presidential aspirant the use of a public space, the...
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Peace Accord – Keep to Your Words, Switzerland Tells Buhari, Atiku
February 14, 2019Switzerland, yesterday, congratulated all the candidates who signed the Peace Accord and called on them to...
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You Won’t Regret Giving Me Your Votes – Buhari
February 14, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that they will not regret giving him another chance to...
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Candidates, Electorate’s Health Suffers As Campaigns Intensify Ahead of Polls
February 14, 2019The elections are here again. On Saturday, February 16, 2019, Nigerians will choose whether to reelect...
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Voters Can Cast Their Ballot With Any Finger, Says INEC
February 14, 2019The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that voters can cast their votes with any finger...
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How Ezekwesili’s Withdrawal Affects Nigeria’s Chance of a Female President
February 14, 2019The withdrawal of Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili, a former Nigerian minister from the presidential race, has pushed...
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Army Decries Recirculation of Gory Images By IPOB
February 14, 2019The Nigerian Army has decried the circulation of gory images and videos purported to have emanated...
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We’re Ready for Elections – APC
February 14, 2019Fourty eight hours to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of...
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Boko Haram Attacks Gov Shettima’s Convoy, Kills 3
February 14, 2019Three persons were yesterday killed when Boko Haram terrorists attacked the convoy of Governor Kashim Shettima...
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Nigerians in UK Rally Support for Atiku
February 14, 2019Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) have chosen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidature,...
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Why Govt, ASUP Disagreement Lingered
February 14, 2019Kaduna — Shortly before lecturers ended their strike on Tuesday, the chairman of the Academic Staff...
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Sanwo-Olu to Revisit Failed Lagos Bid to Take Over National Stadium
February 14, 2019The Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has...