Journalists welcome Malaysian govt’s move to repeal ‘fake news’ law
The Foreign Correspondents Club in Malaysia (FCCM) welcomed Friday the new government’s move to repeal a “fake news” law, in line with a promise made during this year’s election…
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Saudi Arabia offers $100m for projects in IS-free parts of Syria
Saudi Arabia said Friday it had contributed 100 million dollars for “stabilisation projects” in areas recaptured from Islamic State militants in north-eastern Syria.
“The funds…
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Market leaders in Anambra warned against diverting gov’t revenue
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Anambra State Government says it will continue to arrest and prosecute dubious market heads who siphon government funds until sanity is brought into the…
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NUJ lacks legal backing to prosecute fake journalists — President
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) lacks the enabling legislation to prosecute fake journalists in the country Mr Abdulwaheed Odusile, the union’s President, has said.
Odusile made…
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FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir.
The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen.…
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Debtors: States owe FIRS N41bn tax – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) says states are owing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N41 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT).
Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State,…
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Spain beat Nigeria 2-1 to advance to first-ever semi-finals
Spain booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in France on Thursday after a 2-1 defeat of Nigeria’s Falconets.
First half goals from Aitana…
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Nestlé Nigeria celebrates Youth Day: Creating opportunities for youth
Nestle Nigeria says that “with one of the youngest populations in the world, Nigeria needs to positively harness the resourcefulness and ingenuity of over 50 per cent its…
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7 failed banks: Ghana to prosecute officials
Governor, Bank of Ghana, Dr Addison
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Thursday announced it will prosecute those whose actions led to the collapse of seven indigenous banks in the country.…
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FCT Minister inaugurates 11-member MSMEs Council
FCT Minister Muhammad Bello
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated an 11-member Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Eld-el-Kabir celebration: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel in Oyo State—Official
The Oyo State Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 2,500 personnel to parts of the state to ensure peace and security during the…
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SSS appoints first spokesperson in 3 years
The State Security Service has appointed its first spokesperson in three years.
The SSS, also called DSS, announced the appointment of P.N. Afunanya in a statement sent to…
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Estu Nupe lauds INEC for extending the deadline for continuous voter registration
Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yayaha Abubakar
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Thursday lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for extending the Continuous Voter…
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Bye soul queen: Aretha Franklin, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin's music moved millions of people and sound-tracked social change over five decade. Photo: Getty images
Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like…
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After 2 years: Detained Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri freed at last
Abiri laughs last
Jones Abiri, the Nigerian journalist detained for over two years has been released.
The journalist was released on Wednesday evening after he met his bail…
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France soars to No. 1 in latest FIFA ranking, Nigeria No.49
France are now ranked No. 1 by FIFA. Above France’s keeper Hugo Lloris with the World Cup on arrival in Paris on 16 July
*Nigeria drops from 48 to 49
France climbed today to the…
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