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MTN pays N80bn of N330bn fine — FG
The Federal Government says MTN had paid N80 billion of the N330 billion fine imposed on it for failing to…
Plateau govt empowers 60 women with various skills
The Plateau Government has empowered 60 women with various skills and donated wheelchairs and hearing aids to people living with…
Hazy, cold weather disrupt socioeconomic life in Dutse
Hazy and cold weather on Monday forced residents of Dutse, the Jigawa capital, to remain indoor. A NAN correspondent who…
SSS 2 girl, 5 others killed in Kaduna night attack
Unknown gunmen killed six persons in an attack on Goska, a village near Kafanchan, in Jemaa Local Government of Kaduna…
Breaking: Pop star George Michael is dead
British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a…
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Gov. Fayose promotes 15,772 workers, pays 2 months salaries, Christmas bonus
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti has given approval for the immediate promotion of 15,772 public servants in the spirit of…
Gunmen strikes again in Southern Kaduna, kill SS2 student, 5 others
Unknown gunmen killed six persons in an attack on Goska, a village near Kafanchan, in Jemaa Local Government of Kaduna…
Several bodies found at Russian Plane crash site
Several bodies have been found at the crash site of missing Russian military Tu-154 aircraft in the Black Sea, Russian…
2 killed in suicide bomb attacks in Cameroon
Two suspected suicide bombers were killed after attempting to launch attacks on Sunday morning in Cameroon, security source told Xinhua.…
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X-mas tragedy: 92 dead in Russian military plane crash
All 92 people on board a Russian military aircraft are feared dead after it crashed into the Black Sea. The…
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Recession: Kumuyi predicts better New Year for Nigeria
General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has predicted a better New Year for Nigeria, saying that God…
Buhari’s Christmas message to Nigerians
Dear Compatriots, I heartily rejoice with all Nigerians, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on this year’s celebration of the…
Queen Elizabeth II to miss Christmas service due to illness
A heavy cold is keeping Queen Elizabeth II from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate…
Nigerian Breweries on fire in Lagos
A massive fire is raging at the premises of the Nigerian Breweries Limited in the Iganmu area of Lagos State,…
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2 killed as building collapses in police barrack
A police sergeant and another person lost their lives when a building collapsed at Highway police Barracks in Ikeja, Lagos…
Christmas: NSCDC deploys 1,000 personnel in Maiduguri to secure lives
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday says it has deployed 1,000 personnel in Maiduguri to secure…
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Russian military plane disappears from radar with dozens on board
A Russian Defence Ministry flight carrying dozens of people has vanished from the radar screens after departing from the resort…
FG to re-open 2 major roads in Borno after Boko Haram defeat
The Federal Government will formally re-open two major roads in Borno later today following the total defeat of Boko Haram…
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I’m still US President, Obama warns Trump
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has told incoming President Donald Trump to accept the fact that there is only one…
Gov Umahi distributes 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279m to 18 traditional rulers
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has distributed 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279 million to 18 traditional rulers in the…
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Actor Funso Adeolu escapes death
It’s the end of December 2016 and we are all praying for safe entry in 2017, well; actor Funso Adeolu…
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Two oil tankers collide in Lagos, spill content
What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency…
Lagos pays N1.9 billion to 495 retirees
The Lagos State Government on Friday paid the sum of N1.9 billion to 495 retirees from the state public service…
Ambode preaches love, peace at Christmas
As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has…
Barbing, hairdressing salons record low patronage in Lagos
Barbing and hairdressing salons in Lagos say they record low patronage contrary to high expectations for increase in patronage by…
Obama rejects Trump’s veto advice on UN’s Israel/Palestinian Resolution
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has explained why his administration rejected incoming President Donald Trump’s advice on the Friday’s UN…
Yuletide: Nigerians defy recession, besiege motor parks for Christmas
Nigerians have defied the impact of the country’s economic situation to travel for Christmas as many motor parks in the…
Boko Haram Defeat: Army chief praises gallant Nigerian soldiers
The Chief of Army staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the efforts and sacrifices of gallant officers and men of…
Hurray! Nigerian Army finally crushes Boko Haram, Sambisa forest falls
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for crushing Boko Haram terrorists in…
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Gambia: Senegal ready to lead military onslaught against Jammeh
Senegal’s soldiers have been put on alert to intervene in The Gambia if President Yahya Jammeh refuses to step down…