2019: Buhari gears up for re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the clearest hint so far that he will seek re election in 2019. He gave the hint in far away Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire where…
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Sokoto to host 4th traditional boxing tourney
The Secretary of the Nigeria Traditional Boxing Premier League, Ahmed Jada, said on Monday that Sokoto State would host the fourth edition of the traditional boxing tournament next month. Jada…
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AfDB launches youth advisory group to create 25 million jobs
The African Development Bank has launched the presidential youth advisory group (PYAG) to provide insights and solutions for job creation for youths in Africa. The advisory group was inaugurated on…
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Worsening security situation worries Senate
The Senate has commenced investigation into the worsening state of security in the country following the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks. Consequently, the upper chamber on Wednesday in Abuja…
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Adeosun suspends SEC DG
NIGERIA’S Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has suspended the Director-General of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo. The minister said his suspension is to allow an unhindered investigation into…
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Smuggling, serious threat to Nigeria’s economy – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described smuggling as a serious threat to Nigeria’s economy, saying President Muhammadu Buhari had asked him to head a team to work out what ought…
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Immigration probes alleged extortion at Nigerian High Commission
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has begun investigation into alleged extortion of international passport applicants at Nigerian High Commission in the UK. Spokesman of the NIS, Mr Sunday James,…
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Luxury cars, alcohol to attract special taxes in Nigeria
Those with penchant for luxury products in Nigeria may have to have a rethink as they may soon be paying more for their high taste. The federal government plans to…
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Yewande, ‘husband killer’, bags 7-year jail term
Yewande Oyediran, a lawyer accused of stabbing Oyelowo, her husband, to death, has bagged a seven-year jail term for manslaughter. A former staff of the department of public prosecution in…
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Buhari asks governors to pay workers’ salaries before Christmas
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governors to ensure payment of outstanding salaries to enable workers “smile to banks”, and happily celebrate the forthcoming Christmas. Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo…
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