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Nigeria’s security officers have done well – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended all officers in the Military, Nigerian Police and the legion for their…

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Photo News: Buhari, Lawan, others honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and others honoured the nation's fallen heroes on Friday.
University of Ibadan

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UI to hold First Semester of 2020/2021 academic session virtually

The University of Ibadan, UI, is to hold the First Semester of 2020/2021 academic session virtually, kicking off from February…

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Jonathan emerges Africa Peace and Security Leader of 2020

Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has emerged as the African Leadership Magazine Africa Peace and Security Leader of the Year…

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Untold story between Obasanjo and late billionaire Akin-Olugbade

Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed a deep story never told by anyone about him and late Nigerian…
COVID-19

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Nigeria posts highest COVID-19 deaths in single day, cases soar

Nigeria on Thursday posted its highest COVID-19 deaths in a single day since the pandemic broke out in February 2020.

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Biden announces $1.9trn emergency package to battle COVID-19

US President-elect, Joe Biden on Thursday announced $1.9 trillion emergency package to combat the coronavirus pandemic and boost economic recovery.

Entertainment

Video: BBNaija’s Cindy cheats death in motor accident

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Cindy Okafor has escaped death by the whisker as she was involved in a serious motor…

Metro

Military escorts rescue woman, shoot kidnapper dead in Edo

A military escort on Wednesday, in Benin, Edo state, shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified suspected kidnapper.
Laolu Akande's gaffe on INEC, Tinubu's 100 days

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Buhari’s economic agenda to touch lives of ordinary Nigerians – Akande

The Federal Government has said its numerous economic policies are designed to positively impact and improve the lives of average…
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MultiChoice brings back special step up offer on DStv, GOtv

MultiChoice says it has brought back the hugely popular Step Up campaign offer to its DStv and GOtv customers this…
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) wants Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to intervene in the issue of quacks and proliferation in medical profession in the state.

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Second wave: 53 health workers catch COVID-19 in Edo

No fewer than 53 healthcare workers in Edo State have been infected with the Coronavirus, since the second wave of…
University of Ibadan

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UI resumes Monday, cancels 2019/2020 academic session

The management of the University of Ibadan, UI, has fixed Monday, January 18 for resumption and cancelled the 2019/2020 academic…
Mukhtaar Tijani

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LSEB to prioritise safety, health of staff

The General Manager, Lagos State Electricity Board, LSEB, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani has reinstated the commitment of the Board to implement…

Metro

Ogun Police storm drug dealers’ hideout, recover cash, Indian Hemp

Officers of the Ogun State Police Command have stormed drug dealers' hideout in Ojurin, Lafenwa areas of Abeokuta, and recovered…

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My imprisonment by Abacha and the Ndubuisi Kanu I knew – Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd) as a real patriot who remained focus in…

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Breaking: At last, FG approves Jan. 18 re-opening of schools

The Federal Government on Thursday agreed that all schools should be re-opened on Monday, January 18 across the country.

Metro

13 traffic robbers busted in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday said its men have arrested 13 suspected traffic robbers in the State.
Fatai Idowu Onafowote

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e-Procurement: Lagos PPA trains procurement officers of 20 MDAs

In preparation for the deployment of e-Procurement Solution Modules to the procurement processes of 20 additional Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

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Quit Lagos Airport bridge within 2 weeks: Fashola issues ultimatum to traders

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday gave a two weeks quit notice to artisans plying…

Metro

No basis for public school teachers’ strike – Edo govt.

Edo State Government has said that the plan by the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), to embark…

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2023 Presidency: Southwest speakers, top ex-lawmakers unite for Tinubu

Current and former Speakers of various legislative houses in the south-western part of Nigeria have agreed to unite in support…

Metro

Suspected thief burnt alive in Ibadan

A suspected thief was set ablaze by a mob around Leventis area of Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday morning.
Hoodlums hack Osun Amotekun Corps officer, Lamidi Abiodun to death while responding to distress call at Papa Farm Area, in Iwo LG of the State

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Amotekun shoots okada rider dead in Ibadan

A stray bullet from an officer of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has killed a commercial motorcycle…
Goodluck Jonathan

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Jonathan confident Mali will return to civilian rule in 18 months

After two days of meetings with Malian political and civil-society figures, the mediator for the Economic Community of West African…
Suleman

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God compares a drunkard to a witch – Apostle Suleman

President, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman says God compares a drunkard to a witch and warns those drinking…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

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Scores of Boko Haram dead, gun-trucks destroyed in aerial bombardment

Scores of Boko Haram terrorists have been killed and three gun-trucks destroyed in an aerial bombardment carried out by theĀ …
Nurse

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Nigeria posts more COVID-19 cases, Lagos, FCT, Oyo lead

Nigeria posted more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with Lagos, Abuja and Oyo topping the chat in infections.
Jumia Nigeria CEO, Massimiliano Spalazzi

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COVID-19 second wave: Online shopping’ll help limit spread – Jumia CEO

Jumia Nigeria CEO, Massimiliano Spalazzi has highlighted the services of e-commerce platforms as one of the measures to help mitigate…

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COVID-19: Second wave will be more devastating, says ObasekiĀ 

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has warned that the second wave of Coronavius pandemic would be more devastating, if…