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‘Without Jonathan, Nigeria would’ve been in total darkness, burning’ –...

For telling President Goodluck Jonathan to resign, the Presidency yesterday took a swipe at the opposition, describing such talks as devilish and ill motivated. According to the Presidency, Nigerians...

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FG saves $191.6bn from sugar importation in 3 years

The Federal Government on Friday said that the sum of $191.6bn had been saved within the last three years through the implementation of the sugar policy. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,...

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Suntai: Court nullifies medical panel

A Taraba High Court on Friday in jalingo nullified the medical panel set up by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assemby, Mr. Josiah Kente, to investigate the health status of Gov. Danbaba...

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Court throws out suit seeking to reinstate Nyako

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday struck out a suit filed by Mr Olukoya Ogungbeje, a lawyer, seeking the reinstatement of impeached Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa. Justice Okon Abang struck out...

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Defection: Tambuwal now ordinary citizen, no longer entitled to security...

The duo of Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, insisted on Friday that  the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr....

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Akwa Ibom Stadium: Nigeria beat Ghana to win Transformation Cup

Akwa Ibom Stadium: Nigeria beat Ghana to win Transformation Cup Nigeria beat Ghana 1-0 in a friendly to open the brand-new Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo to win the Transformation Cup on Friday...

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PDP suspends governorship aspirant, 10 others in Cross River

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River on Friday suspended a governorship aspirant in the state, Mr Goddy Jeddy-Agba and 10 others from the party. Mr John Okon, Chairman of PDP in the state,...

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INEC extends issuance of PVC in Lagos

The Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Adekunle Ogunmola, said on Friday the issuance of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in the state would be extended by one day due to late supply of...

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Uyo match: Ghanaian Coach lauds Super Eagles

The Ghanaian Coach, Malik Jabir, has lauded the home-based Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over his U-23 national team, the Black Meteors of Ghana on Friday in Uyo. The two teams had tackled each other in an...

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Gov Ahmed wins Businessday Best Governor Award for youths, sport dev

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State says he remains committed to promoting the development of youth whom he described as the ‘nation’s most vital and vibrant resource’. Speaking following his...

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PVC: Use your card to punish incompetent leaders —Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo State  has urged voters in the country to use their Permanent Voter’s Card to punish incompetent leaders and the party that fielded them, by voting them out in the next...

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Kebbi recruits 4,000 secondary school teachers

The Kebbi State Executive Council has approved the recruitment of 4,000 teachers to be deployed to secondary schools in the state. The approval is contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Abubakar...

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Only national leadership can publish PDP primaries’ results –Metuh

The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that only its national leaders are permitted to release results of its ward congresses and other primary elections across the country....

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PDP, INEC merge to push APC out of Lagos — Tinubu

A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party and the Independent National ... The post PDP, INEC merge to push APC out of Lagos — Tinubu appeared...

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Costa fells Liverpool, Mata revives United

Diego Costa scored his 10th goal of the campaign as unbeaten Premier League leaders Chelsea continued their excellent start to the season by winning 2-1 at Liverpool on Saturday. Bidding to avenge...

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My first sex experience – Biodun Okeowo …says ‘I married as a virgin’

Sultry and sexy Yoruba actress, Biodun Okeowo known in the industry as Tolani Oshirin is without doubts one of the hottest and most talented Yoruba-speaking actresses on the scene right now. With eight...

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PDP Congress: Daniel, Kashamu, Abiola’s daughter emerge national delegates in...

Former governor of Ogun State , Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the Chairman of the Organization and Mobilization Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South West, Prince Buruji Kashamu and the first...

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Britain investigates Oyedepo over new school request

The British government has said it is investigating David Oyedepo’s Winners’ Chapel International’s request to establish an independent school in the country. The fee-paying school, Kingdom Heritage...

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Nigeria will not break up in 2015 – Uduaghan, Oritsejafor

The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, declared on Sunday that contrary to dooms day predictions, Nigeria...

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Shekau: New video shows scenes inside ‘Boko Haram-controlled town’

A new Boko Haram video obtained by AFP on Sunday shows militants on an armoured vehicle parading down a road in an unidentified town they apparently control and the group’s leader Abubakar Shekau...

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