Condemned prisoners: Why governors may not sign executive warrant
By Our Reporter
Despite National Economic Council (NEC) directive on condemned prisoners, state governors might not execute or commute theirs sentences, at least, for now.
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Union confirms killing of 42-yr-old Nigerian in South Africa
The Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the killing of Mr Chibuzo Nwankwo, a 42-year-old member from Enugu State.
The community said that Nwankwo`s death brings to 121…
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7 celebrities who quit their jobs to marry royalty
Although the most recent celebrity to quit her job and marry a prince is Meghan Markle, she’s not the only one who’s given up a life of fame to join the royal ranks.
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Political Campaigns: Presidency urges APC Supporters to be mindful of electoral law
President Buhari
The Presidency has appealed to supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) to mindful of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable for political…
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'Good citizen' ex-governor Obi appears before Anambra tax office
Former governor Obi
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
A former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi on Friday, appeared before the Onitsha office of the Anambra State Internal…
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Millions of people unknowingly infected with hepatitis – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm over millions of people who have viral hepatitis but are unaware or unable to receive treatment.
The global health agency,…
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Customs intercepts container load of military uniforms, other items — Spokesperson
Customs boss, Hameed Ali
Mr Joseph Attah, the Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said the Service seized a container load of military uniforms and other items…
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ECOWAS moves to integrate gender into its peace and security architecture
A group picture of participants of the meeting
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced the review of its baseline study which seeks…
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Brou to officially be sworn-in as ECOWAS Commission President Tuesday
Mr Brou
The 53rd ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) scheduled to take place on 31 July…
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Dogara mourns death of ex-Gov. Habu Hashidu
Late Hashidu
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Friday commiserated with the government and people of Gombe State over the demise of the state’s…
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We will help return PDP to power in Kaduna State- Hunkuyi
Senator Hunkuyi
Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi on Friday promised to help the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regain power in Kaduna State in 2019.
Hunkuyi who represents Kaduna North at…
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How Tinubu, Oshiomole, Balarabe Musa stopped my defection– Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani
It reportedly took the intervention of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomole, a leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, and the national…
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What Kwankwaso’s defection means for Kano APC –Ganduje
Kwankwaso (left) with Ganduje when the going was good
The recent defection of a former governor of Kano State, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, and lawmakers from the ruling All Progressive…
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Forex market: CBN provides $340m, CNY69m for agriculture, raw materials
CBN head office
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday, provided $340 million and 69 million Chinese Yuan (CNY) to customers seeking foreign exchange in the agricultural and…
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Football federation breaks silence on bribery scandal involving Super Eagles Coach
Embattled Coach Yusuf
The Nigeria Football Federation has finally reacted to the bribery scandal involving Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf.
Yusuf, who is an assistant to Coach…
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South African film producer wants Nollywood movies translated to local languages
Nkem Owoh, a Nollywood star
The Chief Executive Officer of Artvision, a filmmaking and capacity building firm based in South Africa, Mr Mack Dollvins, has called for the…
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