I did not steal N14.1m SURE-P funds, ex-Perm Sec tells court
Mr Illoh
A former Permanent Secretary Clement Illoh on Wednesday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he did not steal N14.1 million from the defunct Subsidy Reinvestment and…
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Brain-drain: 50% of Nigerian doctors serving abroad – Don
A don, Professor Christopher Obionu on Wednesday said brain-drain had adversely affected the health sector as 50 per cent of Nigerian doctors were currently practicing abroad.…
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Police arrest cleric over alleged involvement in monarch’s murder in Enugu
Police Command in Enugu have confirmed the arrest of an Enugu-based Methodist cleric, Rev Kenneth Okafor, over his alleged involvement in the murder of a monarch in Enugu.
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2019 election: Church of Nigeria urges political leaders to preserve peace
Primate, Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Okoh
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has called on political leaders to promote peace in the country as preparations for the 2019…
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Mexico corpse trailer: Jalisco forensic chief Luis Octavio Cotero fired
Authorities had been forced to relocate the container full of corpses following complaints
The top forensic official in Mexico's Jalisco state has been fired after it emerged some…
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INEC in Anambra initiates measures to accelerate PVC distribution
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated measures to accelerate the distribution of uncollected permanent voters’ cards in the…
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Atani celebrates new yam festival
The traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Augustine Azuka Ngoddy and Senator Stella Adaeze Oduah during the celebration of 2018 Okpotu (New Yam) festival.
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha…
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Manager, accountant face N10m theft charge
Two office workers, Oladoyin Ogunyinka and Folashade Junaid, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding their employer of N10 million.
Ogunyinka,…
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Senatorial aspirant raises alarm over invasion of residence by police in Benue
Mrs Oribibi-Azape
A former Executive Chairman of Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), Mrs Mimi Oribibi-Azape, has alleged that policemen invaded her private residence in Makurdi…
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Enugu ex-commissioners endorse Ugwuanyi for 2nd term
Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State
Former Commissioners in Enugu State under the auspices of Forum of Enugu State Former Commissioner (FEFCOM), unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi…
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Shilin: One of Taiwan’s many thriving night markets
A food vendor preparing the day's meal
Anthony Maliki who was in Taiwan
Though Taiwan is blessed with world-class innovations in various fields especially in the Information…
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8 people in hospital, 24 treated after chemical leak at Sydney hotel
Eight people were on Wednesday rushed to a nearby hospital and 24 others treated at the scene, following a chemical leak at a luxury Sydney hotel, a New South Wales State…
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ANRP expresses sadness over murder of Saifaura
Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP) has expressed `deep sadness’ over the murder of Saifura Hussaini Ahmed, a midwife and humanitarian worker with the International Committee of…
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Why I want to run for House of Representatives – Ima Niboro
Ima Niboro
Ima Niboro, a journalist, was the special adviser on media and publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan. He was later appointed the managing director of the News…
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Why Nigerians should participate actively in electoral process — INEC Commissioner
The National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, on Wednesday said Nigerians should be more active in the nation’s electoral…
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Kebbi forum calls on APC to stick to direct primaries at all levels
The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF) has called on national leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) to stick to its direct primaries policy to give a level playing ground for all…
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