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How TB Joshua wants his 50th birthday celebrated
Dear Editor, Renowned Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua turns 50 on Wednesday June 12th 2013. In his
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FEC approves N420bn contract for development of Onne Port –Maku
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a 2.8 billion dollars (about N420 billion) contract for the development of the Onne Oil and Gas... read more
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Teenager bags 15-month imprisonment for stealing mobile phone
A Grade 1 Area Court in Mararaba, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a student, Joseph Olowu, 19, of Aso Pada to 15 months imprisonment for... read more
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Boko Haram: Borno witnesses increase in cases of hypertension — Commissioner
Suspected Boko Haram members in Kano The Borno government on Sunday said the state had witnessed an increase in cases of hypertension and heart-related diseases following... read more
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Oshiomhole bans motorcycles, tricycles from Edo cities
The Edo government on Sunday threatened to destroy commercial motorcycles or tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, that flouted the orders on their use. Gov.... read more
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Jonathan asks governors to sign death warrants of condemned criminals
President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday asked state governors to stop abdicating their constitutional responsibility of signing death warrant of criminals condemned to... read more
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Court awards N4m against Nigeria police for shooting fuel subsidy protesters
Ademola Aderinde being molested before he was later killed An Ikeja High Court on Friday awarded N1 million compensation to each of the four protesters... read more
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“My position denies me joy of relating with childhood friends” – Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero
Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has said that his position is denying him the joy of relating with his... read more
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Mandela’s condition remains serious, says South African President, Jacob Zuma
The world is anxious about his health South African President, Jacob Zuma, on Thursday night said the condition of ailing former President Nelson remains serious... read more
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School proprietor caught raping 11-year-old pupil
The Ekiti State Police command has arrested a primary school proprietor for allegedly having forceful carnal knowledge of one of his pupils. The incident occurred... read more
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Governor Wamakko, Speaker Tambuwal blast PDP Chair, Tukur; say “We can’t be intimidated”
Governor Aliyu Wamakko and Speaker Aliyu Tambuwal in a motorcade shortly after the governor returned from the Netherlands Suspended Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto has... read more
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Gunmen kill man, steal 43 cows in Benue
One person was killed and 43 cows stolen when gunmen invaded a farm belonging to Bishop Solomon Apochi of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo .... read more
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Over 6000 displaced Nigerians flee to Niger as military intensify offensive against Boko Haram
File Photo: UNHCR says Nigerian refugees are arriving in droves in Cameroon, Chad and Niger The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday said... read more
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Former editor sues ThisDay newspaper over unpaid salaries
Paul Ibe A former editor of ThisDay (Saturday) newspaper, Mr Paul Ibe, has prayed the National Industrial Court to order the media outfit to pay... read more
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Naval officer’s wife escapes assassination bid in church
The wife of Rear Admiral Ameen Ikioda, the Moderator at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, near Jos, on Sunday escaped an assassination attempt... read more
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South-East residents defy MASSOB’s sit-at-home directive
MASSOB had ordered a sit at home in the five South East states. Residents of South-East states on Saturday defied the directive of MASSOB to... read more
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Jonathan has fulfilled campaign promises to Nigerians, says Labaran Maku
Minister of Information, Labaran Maku The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Friday declared that President Goodluck Jonathan had fulfilled his campaign promises to Nigerians.... read more
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How Amaechi Was Re-elected – Election Returning Officer, Okauru
Asishana Okauru, Director General, Nigeria Governors’ Forum Gov. Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers on Friday in Abuja re-emerged Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) in... read more
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Gov. Amaechi’s aide resigns
Governor Rotimi Amaechi Obinna Anyanwu, Special Assistant to Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers on Conflict Resolution, has resigned his appointment. Mr. Obinna in a letter... read more
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NNPC to build Africa’s largest gas city in Delta
NNPC headquarters in Abuja Photo Credit: Google The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is set to build the largest Africa’s gas city in Ogidigben, Delta... read more
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Aviation workers insist on strike, as NAMA says Nigeria’s airspace will be open to traffic
Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) under aviation unions on Sunday insisted that there was no going back on their... read more
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Hardship bites harder as price of gari rises by records 50% in Akwa Ibom
Governor Godswill Akpabio The price of gari has recorded more than 50 per cent increase in the Eket area of Akwa Ibom, the News Agency... read more
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Defence Headquarters says 14 Boko Haram insurgents killed in ongoing operations
The Defence Headquarters on Sunday confirmed that 14 Boko Haram terrorists had been killed in the ongoing military operations in the Northern part of the... read more
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Flying Eagles name provisional list for FIFA U-20 World Cup finals
Flying Eagles of Nigeria The Nigerian under-20 men football team, the Flying Eagles, on Saturday named a 30-man provisional squad ahead of next month’s FIFA... read more
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10 suspected terrorists killed, 65 arrested in Maiduguri, says Special Task Force
The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday in Abuja that 65 persons suspected to be terrorists had been apprehended by its Special Task Force (STF). A... read more
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Women, children slaughtered as fresh attacks claim 12 lives in Kaduna
Fresh attacks in Zangang Chiefdom in Kaura local government area of Kaduna state have claimed 12 lives, including women and children. The incident followed a... read more
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