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Lagos moves to upgrade schools in slum areas

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9 years ago

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would commence total upgrade of schools in the State, especially in…

200 women empowered with 600 goats in Jigawa

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9 years ago

The Jigawa Government has empowered 200 women with 600 goats in Buji Local Government Area of the state. Ali Safiyanu,…

24-hour curfew imposed in Kafanchan as 20 die in communal clash

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9 years ago

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Kafanchan, Kaduna State after youths set up road blocks and burnt vehicles on…

Forex Concession: NCAA charges airlines to improve operations

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9 years ago

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has advised airline operators to operates with renewed vigour having secured a special sectoral…

Customs dismisses 17 junior officers for drug addiction, certificate forgery

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed 17 junior officers for drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absenteeism, the service…

Bayelsa public schools resume Monday

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9 years ago

Government owned primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa will resume the 2016/2017 academic session on Monday. The resumption followed a…

Fire claims 2 lives at Bayelsa BIR chairman’s house

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9 years ago

A fire outbreak at the residence of the Chairman of Bayelsa Board of Internal Revenuee, Mr Nimibofa Ayawei, on Saturday…

US announces $12 million assistance for Hurricane Matthew response

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9 years ago

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced more than $12 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help communities…

WHO urges global action against consumption of sugary drinks

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9 years ago

Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new World Health…

FCTA suspends 13 officers being prosecuted by EFCC

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9 years ago

The FCT Administration has approved the suspension of 13 officers undergoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…

FG, Senate hold conference on anti-corruption

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9 years ago

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption, Sen. Chukwuka Utazi, said the current fight against corruption should be embraced by all…

How ex-NIMASA boss acquires bullet proof car – Witness

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9 years ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday heard how a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),…

Boko Haram receives millions of dollars to free 21 Chibok schoolgirls

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9 years ago

A report has emerged that the Swiss government paid millions of dollars on behalf of the Nigerian government to Boko…

4G/LTE: Globacom connect cities in South-South Nigeria

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9 years ago

One week after it formally launched its 4G/LTE nationwide network, national operator, Globacom, has connected eight more cities to the…

EFCC probes 8 judges, 2 court registrars for corruption

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9 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently investigating eight judges and two court registrars for corruption.…

Lagos Assembly confirms new LIRS boss

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9 years ago

Jamiu Yisa Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed Ayodele Zubair as the Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service…

Lagos procures equipment to tackle menace of water hyacinth

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9 years ago

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has procured two modern equipment to tackle the menace of water hyacinth from the…

Recession: Centre announces essay prize for solutions

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9 years ago

Lagos-based international graduate school, Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) has announced a public interest essay competition aimed…

Fear grips FAAN workers as FG sacks GMs, directors

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9 years ago

There was palpable anxiety at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday over the alleged sack and demotion…

EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for corruption

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9 years ago

Goodie Ibru, one of the popular Ibru brothers, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…

Hardship in Nigeria: How to fix the economy

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9 years ago

As the economy takes a bashing, Nigerians who groan under its weight design positive and negative survival strategies. The situation,…

Corrupt judge prostrates, begs DSS boss after seeing proof of N500m bribe

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9 years ago

One of the seven judges arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, has admitted that he took bribes running…

Breaking: Protesting legislative aides shut National Assembly

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9 years ago

Some aides to senators and members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday protested non-payment of their salaries and allowances…

Breaking: 5 killed as bomb blast rocks Maiduguri motor park

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9 years ago

The Police in Borno on Wednesday confirmed the killing of five persons after a suspected female suicide bomber detonated her…

Senate will pass 11 Bills that will end recession – Saraki

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9 years ago

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the 8th Senate will pass 11 Bills before the…

Naira appreciates against dollar at parallel market

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9 years ago

The Naira on Tuesday appreciated against the dollar at the parallel market, closing at N468 to a dollar. The Nigerian…

Land grabbers face 25-year jail term in Ogun

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9 years ago

The Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law a bill proposing 25 years imprisonment for anyone found…

Kenyan pilots call for strike next week

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9 years ago

Major Kenyan pilots’ union on Tuesday called for an indefinite strike beginning on October 18 to demand change at the…

U.S. gives Nigeria $92.7m lifeline to tackle poverty

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9 years ago

The United States Government has announced the sum of $92.73m in developmental assistance to support the five-year $2.3bn agreement signed…

Lagos expends N166.8 billion on capital project in 9 months

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9 years ago

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the state government has spent N166.8 billion on capital…

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