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NEMA alert on flood as Cameroon releases water from Lagdo Dam

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted the state governments and communities along River Benue of possible flood following…

Reps. to examine Edo State’s $75m credit request from World Bank

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, raised a seven-man ad hoc committee to examine the…

INEC to improve communications process, minimise speculations – Zakari

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is working to improve its internal and external communications for effective electoral…

Over 200 migrants feared drowned off Libya

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Rome (AFP) – Over 200 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean were feared to have drowned Wednesday after…

Businesses will get level playing field – Osinbajo

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will ensure that business environment in the country is transparent and fair. Osinbajo,…

Terrorism: Kenya police intensifies surveillance on social media

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Kenya’s security agencies said they have intensified surveillance on social media in the fight against terrorism with specific focus on…

Buhari, OBJ & Emeka Offor By Mohammed Al-Bishak

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No sooner had Premium Times published on Monday, August 3, 2015, the first part of its interview with erstwhile President…

Okoyomon, ex-Mint Boss battles to get out of Kuje prison

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Justice Valentine Ashi of the FCT High Court sitting in Apo on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 adjourned to August 12,…

Peterside hails clean-up of Ogoniland by Buhari, describes action as courageous

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Dr. Dakuku Peterside, All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the April election in Rivers State has commended…

Chadian security forces kill seven Boko Haram militants

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N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – Chadian forces killed seven Boko Haram militants in a clash on Wednesday, a security source said, as…

Oliseh to ring bell at Nigeria Stock Exchange

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The Amaju Pinnick-led Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will record another first on Monday, August 17, when Super…

Cameroon repatriating 12,000 Nigerians

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ya ABUJA (Reuters) – About 12,000 Nigerians are being repatriated over the next three to four days after seeking refuge…

Ex-Lagos lawmaker gives out buses, other items to mark birthday

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Eromosele Ebhomele For the second time this year, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abdoulbaqı Ladı…

Hajj 2015: Lagos assures pilgrims of hitch-free exercise

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The Lagos State Government has assured intending pilgrims in the state of a hitch-free holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina.…

FRSC begins training of NUPENG workers on safety

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Daniels Ekugo Following the recent recurrence of road traffic crashes across Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has met…

Military re-affirms commitment to annihilate Boko Haram

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Colonel Rabe Abubakar, has re-affirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces…

Shake up in NNPC as new GMD sacks 8 executive directors, appoints new ones

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Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the new Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Wednesday sacked all the eight…

Participation in NYSC scheme may be made optional – Director General

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Johnson Olawumi, told President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday that there were plans to…

Buhari did not spend N2.2bn on trip to USA – Presidency

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The Presidency has dismissed claims in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari spent a total of N2.2billion during his four-day…

Teenager in court for attempting to defile 2-year-old in toilet

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A teenage boy, who allegedly attempted to rape a two-year-old girl in a toilet, was on Wednesday hauled up before…

Senate summons CBN Gov. over falling value of naira

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After a brief debate, the Senate on Wednesday agreed to summon Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

I’ll make sure NYSC continues to drive national unity – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the…

Buhari orders fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland

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In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday…

6,000 Applicants Jostle For Garment Factory Jobs In C/River

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Mr Christian Ita, the Chief Press Secretary and Special Assistant to Cross River Governor, said over 6,000 applicants applied for…

Ambode Orders Release Of N11b To Pay Pension Arrears

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Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Pension Cash Assets to immediately release N11 billion to offset…

ECOWAS Parliamentarian Advocates Free Education

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A member of ECOWAS Parliament, Sen. Haward Taylor, of Liberia on Wednesday in Abuja urged all ECOWAS member countries to…

‘You Are Luckier Than Prophet Isaiah’, Pope Tells Altar Boys

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Pope Francis joked on Wednesday while addressing the 10,000 altar servers gathered at St. Peter’s Square, that: “You are more…

Police Kill 2 Robbery Suspects

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The police in Delta State, on Wednesday, said they had killed two armed robbery suspects in Asaba. Police spokesperson, DSP…

Bricklayer Remanded Over Motorcycle Theft

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An Akure Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olayinka Omole, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 22-year-old bricklayer, Wisdom Emmanuel, at Olokuta…

Obiano At 60: Bishop Urges Support, Respect For Constituted Authorities

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Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to be patriotic and accord…

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