African Writers Awards: Organizers call for submission of entries
Faith Mutheu from Kenya receiving an award at the 2018 Awards
The African Writers Development Trust (AWDT) has announced a call for submissions for the 2019 African Writers Awards…
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British Royals mark Charles’ 50 years as prince of Wales
Prince Charles
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II hosted a reception on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of her granting Charles, her eldest son and heir to throne, the title prince…
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INEC says use of card readers mandatory in Saturday polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the use of smart card readers (SCRs) is mandatory in Saturday’s governorship and State Houses of Assembly…
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Access Bank, Diamond Bank shareholders approve merger
Shareholders of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc on Tuesday unanimously approved the merger of both financial institutions aimed at creating a formidable force.
The News Agency…
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INEC promises uniform timing of Saturday’s polls nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurance that there would be uniform timing in the commencement of Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly…
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Real Madrid sensationally knocked out of Champions League by Ajax
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Real Madrid sensationally knocked out of Champions League by Ajax
Upset
Madrid, March 5, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Holders Real Madrid were…
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Catholics mark Ash Wednesday to herald 2019 Lenten season
Pope Francis
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigerian (CBCN) on Tuesday announced that Catholics in Nigeria would on Wednesday join their counterparts worldwide to mark the 2019…
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Presidential election fall-out: 16 things to know about Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, Atiku’s head of legal team
Dr Uzoukwu
The legal luminary was born on August 30, 1958.
Uzoukwu attended Obafemi Awolowo University and graduated with LL.B Honours Degree in 1981.
He was called to the…
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Misappropriation: Benue Assembly extends suspension of 3 LG chairmen
The Benue House of Assembly has extended the suspension of three Local Government Area Chairmen by three months over alleged misappropriation of public funds and gross misconduct.…
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Analysis: 2019 presidential legal battle: Will Atiku go the way of Awolowo?
Chief Awolowo
By Our Reporter
Shagari
The inauguration of a legal team by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the February 23, 2019 polls, Alhaji…
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Air Peace says no plans to use Port Harcourt airport to Dubai
Air Peace has debunked claims that it planned to operate from Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State to Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirate (UAE).
There…
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Governorship/assembly polls: Buhari, security chiefs in closed door meeting
President Buhari
Ahead of Saturday’s governorship and houses of assembly elections, President Muhamamdu Buhari and top security chiefs are meeting at Aso Rock Presidential Villa,…
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Screening of ‘The Hunting Ground’, discussion on ending sexual assault in institutions
The United States Embassy Abuja will on Wednesday host a film screening of the documentary “The Hunting Ground” and a panel discussion on ending sexual harassment in educational…
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Police gun down 2 armed robbery suspects in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says its anti-robbery operatives on Tuesday gunned down two armed robbery suspects while exchanging fire at Amalla on Obolloafor-Markurdi Road, in…
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Obiano receives more kudos on implementation of Anambra health insurance scheme
Governor Obiano of Anambra State
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has received more commendations for effective implementation of the Anambra State…
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Wizkid new single ‘Jah bless Me’ surfaces online
Popular Nigeria pop artist, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has released a new single entitled “Jah Bless Me’’.
The new song is now trending online, especially on YouTube.
The…
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