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Generator fume kills family of seven in Benin
Tragedy struck at Akpata Street in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday night, as a family of seven were said to have been wiped off by generator fume.
Nasarawa community flags off 6.5km road construction
Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State, has embarked on the construction of the 6.5 kilometre Akwanga/Akpata/Ezhiba road to boost the socio-economic activities in the area.
Police warn Plateau residents against inciting comments
The Police Command in Plateau has warned residents of the state to desist from making inciting comments capable of threatening the existing peace in the area.
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Minister Ngige: I was misquoted on Nigerian doctors’ controversy
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has denied saying that Nigeria has enough medical doctors.
Odion Ighalo, Asisat Oshoala shortlisted for Nigeria Pitch Awards
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo as well as Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala and The Nations’ correspondent Tunde Liadi top the list of nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards as organisers revealed in Lagos on Thursday the identities of prospective winners.
Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to ‘protect revolution’
Huge crowds of protesters have rallied in the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, stepping up pressure on the country's ruling military council to cede power to an interim civilian body.
Governor Akeredolu pledges to pay N30,000 minimum wage
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured workers in the state of his administration’s readiness to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000.
PDP raises alarm over Senator Adeleke’s safety
The national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm, alleging threats to the life of its candidate in the 2018 Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
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Asisat Oshoala reacts after scoring brace for Barcelona against Sevilla
Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala reacted after scoring twice for Barcelona Ladies 6-2 win against Sevilla at the LigaIberdola clash on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp salutes ‘outstanding’ qualities of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane
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Senator Shehu Sani urges lecturers to withdraw from election duties
The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has urged university lecturers to stop “smearing the Ivory Tower with political faeces”.
Lawyers: Stringent bail conditions responsible for prison congestion
Some lawyers in Lagos on Tuesday attributed prison congestion in the country to the inability of defendants to perfect stringent bail conditions.
NUGA to hold trials for world university games at Obafemi Awolowo university
The Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) says trials for selection of athletes for the 30th World University Games, would hold at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.