N1.75m up for grabs in 2016 Olympic 5-a-side Tournament

N1.75m up for grabs in 2016 Olympic 5-a-side Tournament

A total prize money of N1,750,000 will be won in this year’s edition of the Olympic 5-a-side Tournament. Disclosing this in Lagos on Tuesday, Category Marketing Manager, Olympic Milk, Raphael Agbaje said over 250 teams with over 4,000 participants will feature...
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Presidency dismisses reported probe of Sanusi, Soludo – Official

Presidency dismisses reported probe of Sanusi, Soludo – Official

The Presidency has refuted social media reports that the tenures of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and Prof. Charles Soludo, as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governors, would soon be probed by the Federal Government. The reports alleged that...
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Why we arraigned man who named dog Buhari –Police

Why we arraigned man who named dog Buhari –Police

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Abdulmajid Ali, says the case of Joe Chinakwe, who named his dog Buhari, has no connection with President Muhammadu Buhari. The AIG said the man named after his neighbour’s...
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Ezekwesili: Buhari leaving Chibok girls’ freedom to Boko Haram

Ezekwesili: Buhari leaving Chibok girls’ freedom to Boko Haram

Leader of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, Obiageli Ezekwesili, yesterday said the recent comment credited to President Muhammadu Buhari’s on his administration’s readiness to negotiate with Boko Haram, is not sufficient. In a recent video clip, the insu...
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Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos: I am Thrilled

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos: I am Thrilled

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg yesterday said that he is in Nigeria to learn about the startup ecosystem in the country. He disclosed this via his verified Facebook account. “Next stop: Lagos! This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I’ll...
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Riot, Jail Break Attempt foiled at Kuje Prison

Riot, Jail Break Attempt foiled at Kuje Prison

The attempted jailbreak at Kuje Prison, Abuja, Monday, has been brought under control. Spokesman for the Nigerian Prisons Service, Francis Enmore, said the situation is now calm as the uprising had been brought under control. The Comptroller of Prisons, Federa...
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Military Task Force bans use of tricycle in Jos at night

Military Task Force bans use of tricycle in Jos at night

Military Task Force Bans Use Of Tricycle In Jos, Environs At Night The Special Task Force responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has banned the use of tricycle after 9pm within Jos/environs, and...
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Paralympic: Nigeria Names 23 Athletes, 6 coaches for Rio 2016 Games

Paralympic: Nigeria Names 23 Athletes, 6 coaches for Rio 2016 Games

The Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) and the Ministry of Sports, have announced a list of 23 athletes and six coaches that would represent the country at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The competition will take place between September 7...
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Support Nigeria to Address Humanitarian  Crisis in North-East – Bono, Dangote Appeal

Support Nigeria to Address Humanitarian Crisis in North-East – Bono, Dangote Appeal

Rock star artist, Bono, and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, are making serious move towards the possibilities of a global partnership to address the humanitarian crisis in north eastern Nigeria through international advocacy. The duo on Monday me...
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Two Construction Workers Killed in Abuja Collapsed Building

Two Construction Workers Killed in Abuja Collapsed Building

Disaster struck in Abuja when two construction workers were killed in a building that collapsed in the early hours of Monday morning. The structure under construction at Plot 444 in Wupa District of Gwarimpa is said to be located at...
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