Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has denied allegations that he sponsors the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Movement for the Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on media and strategic communications, Oliver Okpala on Tuesday, Obiano described the allegations as false. There had been reports... Read More

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February 11, 2017

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Kenya’s Abraham Kiptum wins Lagos City Marathon for the second time

Kenya’s Abraham Kiptum has won the 42.1km Lagos Marathon for the second time in a row. Kiptum who won in 2016, crossed the line a time of 2:15:20. Rodah Tanuyi was the first woman to cross the finish line. The event had about 100,000 athletes from 27 countries, including Nigeria. Nigeria’s Hannah Babalola also became... Read More

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September 19, 2016

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Here’s how much Buhari spent on the treatment of his ear infection

The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Sunday said the President spent less than £50,000 (N20.5m) on the treatment of an ear infection in the UK. Prof. Farooq Kperogi had alleged that the President spent £6m during his treatment in June. But Shehu in a Facebook post denied the... Read More

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May 28, 2016

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Keeping an eye on Governor Ambode (PHOTOS)

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has in recent times become more busy owing to the magnitude of work and development constantly going on in the state. On Monday, he received the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in place of President Muhammadu Buhari, who commissioned some newly constructed roads and other projects that hallmark the development... Read More

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May 26, 2016

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Niger Delta militants are literally changing the world, as oil price hits $50

by Chi Ibe This morning, oil prices hit a 2016 high of $50 a barrel mark, following the disruptions in the production of crude in Nigeria. Brent, the global benchmark for crude oil, traded at $50.26 per barrel. This is coming after repeated attacks on oil installations across Nigeria – including one on Chevron’s pipelines... Read More

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February 29, 2016

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‘Price of crude oil to rise to $50 per barrel’ – Ibe Kachikwu

Despite the falling price of crude in the international market and the disagreement among the members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has stated that the price of crude will rise to $50 per barrel in the next few days. The minister stated this while... Read More

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February 23, 2016

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In 2 months, ‘50,000 workers’ sacked… in Abuja

As a result of the lingering scarcity of foreign exchange for importation of raw materials by local industries, over 50,000 workers have lost their jobs in Abuja in the last two months. President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tony Ejinkeonye, confirmed the number of jobs lost while speaking with Punch Newspapers. Ejinkeonye... Read More

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July 10, 2015

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Buhari, Osinbajo to take 50% pay cut

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have decided to receive only 50 per cent of the salary approved for them by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. This was announced through a statement released to journalists on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Buhari is supposed... Read More

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October 25, 2014

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Synagogue to donate N750k each to South African victims of building collapse

by Chidi Okoye The Synagogue Church Of All Nations has announced its intention to give out 50,000 rand (N750,000) to South African victims who lost their lives during the 12 September guest house collapse in the church premises. The General Overseer of the church, Prophet T.B Joshua made this known through the church’s spokesperson, Kirsten Nematandani. He... Read More

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November 29, 2013

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Private jet ready to deport ‘close to death’ Nigerian hunger striker from the UK

The Home Office has reserved a private jet to deport a man who has been on hunger strike in immigration detention for nearly 100 days. Isa Muazu’s lawyers are making final attempts to prevent his removal on Friday. They argue that Mr Muazu, who is now so thin he has been described as “close to... Read More

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October 3, 2012

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Owelle 1 of Africa: Hundreds of women march on the streets to “celebrate” as Rochas Okorocha turns 50

by Hauwa Gambo How do you know you’re a boss? When the women in your state come out in their hundreds to celebrate you as your turn 50. They were ably led his Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation, Getrude Oduka. At least no one will say she isn’t doing her job. “We want to show... Read More

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