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Recall: Dino evades service of petition, as INEC seeks substituted service
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has refused service of a copy of the petition and other accompanying documents that informed the commencement of the process of his recall from the Senate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Nigerian Navy launches ‘Operation Chase Thief’ in Niger Delta
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy said it would on Thursday commence “Ani-Oforifori’’ exercise in Niger Delta creeks to rid the area of bad elements
PCN pledges to sanitise pharmaceutical industry
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) says it will redouble efforts to rid the country’s pharmaceutical industry of unwholesome practices.
Joey Barton urges FA to change ‘hard line’ betting rules after Daniel Sturridge charge
Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has said the English Football Association should alter their “zero-tolerance” approach to gambling in football after Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge was charged with alleged breaches of betting rules.
Cardinal Onaiyekan: Poverty not an excuse for human trafficking
His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, says that neither poverty nor any form of hardship is an acceptable excuse for Nigerians to engage in human trafficking.
Kayode Fayemi demands N21 billion refund on road projects
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has sought the intervention of the Senate for the refund of N21 billion Naira spent on construction and rehabilitation of federal roads in the state.
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AFCON: Togo out to claim Algeria scalp
Togo will look to claim the major scalp of Algeria when the teams meet in a vital 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Municipal Stadium in Lome on Sunday, 18 November 2018, kick-off at 18h00 CAT.
Odion Ighalo stretched off in Changchun Yatai’s 2-2 draw
Super Eagles’ forward Odion Ighalo is a major doubt for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa after he was stretched in Changchun Yatai’s 2-2 draw against Tianjin Quanjian.
Bayelsa lawmakers oppose incessant deployment of police officers
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to stop further deployment of police commissioners to the state in order not to raise unnecessary tension.
Dollar strengthens post-election recovery
The dollar rose on Thursday pulling further away from 2-1/2 week lows hit on Wednesday as the market breathed a sigh of relief after the U.S. midterm elections.
Man ‘marries’ hologram after dating failures
Akihiko Kondo’s mother refused an invitation to her only son’s wedding in Tokyo this month, but perhaps that isn’t such a surprise: he was marrying a hologram.