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AFCON: Burkina Faso Send Carthage Eagles of Tunisia Packing
Burkina Faso advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Tunisia 1-0 in an end-to-end encounter in Garoua. After an open 45 minutes, the Stallions took the lead with the last kick of the first-half,
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Nasarawa Prepares To Host President Buhari On Two-day Working Visit
By David Christopher, Lafia Nasarawa State Government has commenced preparations towards hosting President Muhammadu Buhari, who will visit the state next month, on a two-day working visit. Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this during the first state expanded
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Nasarawa Governor, Sule, Solicits Additional CBN Loans For Farmers
By David Christopher, Lafia Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has solicited for additional loans for farmers from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Engineer Sule made this know while hosting officials of the CBN Lafia branch, at the Government
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Police Arrest Soldier, 2 Others For Robbery In Yobe
BY HASSAN JIRGI, DAMATURU The Nigerian Police, Yobe Command, has arrested three suspects including a military personnel for house breaking and armed robbery in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. The Command disclosed this in a statement signed and made available
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Omo-Agege Mourns Senator Folarin’s Late Wife
By Abdulateef Bamgbose Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commiserated with Senator Teslim Folarin over the death of his wife, Chief (Barr.) Angela Nwaka Folarin. Describing the demise of the lawmaker’s wife as shocking and painful, Senator
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Senate President Condoles With Senator Teslim Folarin Over Wife’s Death
By Abdulateef Bamgbose The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to Senator Teslim Folarin, who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District, over the death of his wife, Barrister Angela Nwaka Folarin. Lawan expresses shock and deep sadness at the
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APC National Convention: Issues, Intrigues
Mustapha Suleiman Since the removal of comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress , APC, in a “palace coup” allegedly planned by the governors of the party and executed by its NEC. The former
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APC National Convention: I’m A Big Masquerade – Shinkafi
An aspirant for the national chairmanship of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Shinkafi, in this interview tells MUYIWA OYINLOLA about his plans for the party, if elected in the forthcoming February 26 national convention of the party. Are you
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Theft, Vandalism: Nigeria Loses Fuel Worth N33.6billion In 24 Months
Gloria Ajibike As Nigeria’s oil and gas industry continues to grapple with the menace of oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the country has in the last 24 months, lost crude oil valued at an estimated N33.6billion. Industry data revealed that
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Fuel Subsidy Suspension And The Return Of Queues
Many compatriots breathed a sigh of relief when the news of the suspension of subsidy removal by President Buhari broke, many hailed Mr President for listening once again. It seems that fellow citizens who are in the business of Petroleum
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