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The Katsina State House of Assembly on Wednesday cleared 17 Commissioner Nominees including President Muhammad Buhari’s Sister Hajia Rabi Atu Mohammed from Daura, submitted to it by Governor Aminu Bello Masari, for appointment as Commissioners.

Katsina proposes N249 billion budget for 2020

Kidnapped

Nursing mother, others abducted in Kaduna

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru in on the verge of ending his nightmare with ligue 1 side Monaco as Galatasary stepping up their interest.

Galatasary steps up Henry Onyekuru’s chase

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Federal Government have commenced a Human Capital Development (HCD) plan towards moving 24 million Nigerians out of poverty before 2030.

Minimum wage: NGF commits to December deadline

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Power

Federal government to review ownership of electricity distribution companies

President Muhammadu Buhari has received Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, after he received his certificate of return from Independent National Electoral Commission.

Kogi elections: Adams Oshiomhole presents Yahaya Bello to President Buhari

Nigerian Air Force decorates 48 officers with new ranks

Toddler dies after falling into hot curry pot

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has met with aggrieved All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who participated in the party’s 2019 primary election.

Governor Obaseki to swear in Edo new chief judge Friday

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Edo ex-speaker, others dump PDP for APC

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the U.S. Navy's handling of a U.S. Navy SEAL whose rank he recently restored following a court martial, saying he would not allow the service to remove his SEALS status.

Donald Trump says US Navy will not remove Eddie Gallagher’s...

business

Chidi Izuwah

Federal government approves PPP projects worth $8 billion in...

Power

Federal government to review ownership of electricity distribution companies

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says N1.45 trillion worth of goods are smuggled into Nigeria annually from Benin Republic.

NEPZA: N1.45 trillion goods smuggled into Nigeria from Benin...

Retired Col. Hameed Ali, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday said the closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal Government was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests.

Customs proposes 5% levy slash on imported vehicles

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has said that it is only knowledge-based economy that would add value and create a new lease of life for all Nigerians.

Fourth Industrial Revolution: Nigeria’s full participation key to economic growth

Woman makes N120,000 monthly from ‘Kunu, Zobo’ drink business

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NBS: Nigerians paid more for kerosene in October

Power

Blackout looms as GenCos threaten shutdown over N600 billion

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Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi; Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, and Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, during the courtesy visit by PACAC to the Senate President at the National Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Itse Sagay applauds Senate’s leadership for commitment to service

Senator Lawan: Senate yet to receive request from President Buhari for Ibrahim Magu’s confirmation

Edo new police commissioner reads riot act to criminal elements

Nigerian Air Force decorates 48 officers with new ranks

Governor Obaseki to swear in Edo new chief judge Friday

africa

Veronique Makwena, 23, is charged with attempted murder alongside sister-in-law Noxolo Maneli and family friend Siyabonga Pakade for attacking a man after the body her daughter Chantelle was found in a public toilet.

South African woman cuts off man’s penis for ‘raping...

Tanzania’s John Magufuli gets honorary PhD for outstanding leadership

Zimbabwe police beat up opposition groups

Rwanda recalls Kenyan-made baby syrup over quality

18 jihadists killed by Burkina Faso police

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Toddler dies after falling into hot curry pot

Donald Trump says US Navy will not remove Eddie Gallagher’s status as SEAL

Pope Francis: Respect prostitutes, victims of human trafficking

P&ID scandal: EFCC files fresh charges against Briton

Opposition leader sworn-in as Sri Lanka’s new prime minister

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Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has finally react to his first goal for Nigeria in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho shortlisted...

Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is elated to be in Nigeria’s squad for Sunday’s international friendly encounter against the Selecao of Brazil.

Maduka Okoye: Super Eagles camp experience amazing

Daniel Akpeyi was back in training on Thursday with Kaizer Chiefs after he returned from international duty with Nigeria.

Super Eagles goalie Daniel Akpeyi returns to Kaizer Chiefs...

After failing to win any of its opening three matches, Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma has admitted that he is disturbed with his team’s run of results.

NPFL: Stanley Eguma uncomfortable with Rivers United’s poor run

Bayern Munich have reportedly ear-marked Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong as their long-term successor to Arjen Robben.

Tahith Chong’s future at Manchester United addressed amid rumours

Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr has said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person.

Gernot Rohr: I prefer to concede first and win

Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter’s death

Egyptian star Mohamed Elneny’s agent denies AC Milan link

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Grammys

Key nominees for the 2020 Grammy Awards

Federal government postpones 2019 Abuja Carnival

Lai Mohammed impressed by ‘Man Enough’

Nigerian artist makes 2019 Time’s ‘100 Next’ list

Style by Zenith invites models for audition November 15

film

Niniola, TuBaba, others sing for rights of Nigerian children...

New Masquerade star debunks death rumours

Trevor Noah to produce film on 8-year-old Nigerian chess prodigy

Oscars disqualify Nigerian film ‘Lion Heart’ over English dialogue

Oscar: ‘Lionheart’ disqualified for having too much English dialogue

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The Duchess of Sussex has stepped out in many incredible outfits this year and her style efforts have clearly paid off, as she has been named 2019’s most influential dresser by Lyst Index.

Meghan Markle overtakes Kylie Jenner as Queen of Style

Sinach welcomes first child after five years of marriage

SoulTrain: Wizkid wins songwriting award for ‘Brown Skin Girl’

Bill Gates emerges world richest man again

Ariana Grande hit by mystery illness, cancels concert

technology

Woman googled ‘I’m going to kill tonight for fun’...

Biscon chief backs federal government on social media regulation

Phone SMS is used for more than just text messaging in Africa

NCC: 150 million Nigerians risk financial fraud

Biscon chief backs federal government on social media regulation

Twitter accuses UK of misleading public in election row

Google employees are holding a sit-in at offices around the world to protest alleged retaliation against workers.

Google enters battle for cloud gaming market

OPay, a provider of payment, a ride-hailing company, food delivery and loan services firm, has been granted approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to commence international money transfer services in Nigeria.

OPay gets central bank’s approval for international money transfer services

Japan’s SoftBank plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling internet companies to bulk up against rivals like Rakuten.

SoftBank proposes $30 billion merger between Yahoo Japan and Line

opinion

Why Yahaya Bello is coming back and Bayelsa may fall

Tam David-West in final escape

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has again accused President Muhammadu Buhari of clamping down on the judiciary.

Atiku Abubakar: They gave him a false sense of hope

2023: Pastor Bakare will be put to shame

Recently, Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, signed the $629 million financing facility aimed at completion of the Lekki Deep Seaport project.

Lagos and the prospect of Lekki Deep Seaport