Jibrin: An undisputed kingmaker in the House of Representatives
Rep. Abdulmumuni Jibrin (right) exchanging pleasantries with President Buhari
By Idris Omolabake
The story of the emergence of former Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his successor,…
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Nigeria, rest of Africa’s total merchandise trade stands at $997.9bn – report
Nigeria and the rest of Africa’s total merchandise trade in 2018 have been estimated to be 997.9 billion dollars, retaining its number one position as the fastest growing regions…
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NIMC extends diaspora enrolment to India
The National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) has extended its enrolment programme to Republic of India in continuation of enrolment of Nigerians in Disapora.
This was made…
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Police arrest 2 Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Police in Borno on Friday, said they had arrested two “high profile’’ Boko Haram commanders believed to have participated in attacks on security locations in Nigeria and Cameroon.…
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Anambra assembly confirms LG transition chairmen, councillors
Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Uchenna Okafor
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed 21 persons as Transition Committee chairmen…
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Yobe Queens beat Plateau Queens 2-1 to win 2019 Hockey Super League
File photo of female hockey match
Yobe Queens hockey club of Damaturu defeated Plateau Queens of Jos 2-1 on Friday in Abuja to win their last match at the women’s competition of…
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Activist urges lawmakers to review jumbo pay, shun mediocrity
Senate President Ahmed Lawan
A social crusader and public affairs analyst, Carl Umegboro has admonished the members of the 9th National Assembly to demonstrate statesmanship…
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FIFA’s decision to oversee CAF is an embarrassment to Africa, Owolabi says
Felix Owolabi, Nigeria's ex football international
Felix Owolabi, an ex-international, on Friday described the decision of world football governing body FIFA to take over the…
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500 vultures in Botswana found dead after consuming poisoned elephants
File photo of vulture scavenge a dead zebra
No fewer than 500 vultures had been killed in Botswana’s central district after consuming three elephants laced with poisonous…
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Buhari mourns Prof. Ogundipe-Molara
Late Prof. Molara Ogundipe-Leslie
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the academia in mourning the passage of Prof. Molara Ogundipe-Leslie.
In a condolence message issued by…
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Buildings collapse: Panel of inquiry commences public hearing
Members of the panel at the sitting
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Effective collaboration, team work and respect to professional ethics dominated discussions as Panel of Inquiry into…
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Boko Haram: Centre bemoans attacks on Buratai
COAS, Lt.-Gen. Buratai
Center for Justice and Transformational Leadership, (CJTL), has bemoaned media criticisms on the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai over…
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Bauchi Governor, Bala commends state poly, matriculates 5000
The Rector, ATAP Bauchi, Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Lame, (right) presents an award to Governor Bala Mohammad through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Muhammad Sabiu Baba,…
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Tribunal: PDP urges members to remain calm, resolute
The Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees (BOT) has urged leaders and members of the party to remain calm and resolute as the party pursued its post election litigation at the…
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FIFA WWC: Nchout sends Cameroon through with game’s last kick
Cameroon qualified for the last 16 stage of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday when Ajara Nchout earned them a 2-1 win over New Zealand.
Nchout did it with the last…
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Banditry: NAF offers free medical services to 3,000 IDPs in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is offering free medical services to about 3, 000 victims of banditry from Chukuba and Kwaki Communities in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA)…
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