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    Politics Group urges Christians to join political parties – The Nation Nigeria

    A Christian group, Koinonia Ministerial Network, (KONMET) has advised Christians to participate in politics by joining political parties. Konmet urged Christian leaders to encourage their followers to register to vote in the 2019 elections. The group gave the advice in a statement made available...
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    Metro NITEL/MTEL pensioners hail PTAD over measures to clear retirement benefits – TODAY.NG

    Pensioners of the former NITEL/MTEL have commended Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate for taking steps to clear their retirements and pension benefits. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2BLIgny Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Politics PDP decries Presidency’s mockery of Metuh – The Nation Nigeria

    The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) has decried what it described as the Presidency’s mockery of a former spokesman of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh who is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja. On the insistence of the trial judge … Read more via The...
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    Politics Police insulted Nigerian govs for calling Ortom ‘drowning man,’ says Ekiti govt. – The Sun News

    Adewole Balogun, Ado-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has described the comment made on Channels Television Sunrise Daily, on Tuesday, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Jimoh Moshood, describing the Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State as ‘drowning man’ as ‘an insult...
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    Politics Police have “apologised” for declaring me wanted, Afegbua says – The Sun News

    The embattled spokesman of former President Ibrahim Babangida, declared wanted by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over a controversial press statement he issued on behalf of his principal, Sunday, has said that the police has apologized for declaring him wanted. Afegbua, who...
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    Politics We need $245bn to fund ERGP in 4 yrs – FG – Vanguard News

    The Federal Government said, yesterday, it required $245 billion to fund Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP, implementation over four-year period. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, disclosed this during a presentation on ERGP Focus Labs at the ...
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    Metro Nigeria Police Begins Recruitment Of Constables – Sahara Reporters

    The Nigeria Police Force has begun recruitment of qualified Nigerians for enlistment as constables (popularly called recruits). This was announced in an advertisement signed by Mr. Jimoh Moshood, Force Public Relations Officer. The advertisement, which invites applications from aspiring...
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    Metro Breaking: Gunmen kidnap Headmistress in A-Ibom – Vanguard News

    By Dennis Udoma UYO – Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Headmistress of Ikot Udobia Primary School in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government, Mr Uko Idiong broke the news to Vanguard this morning during security meeting with the...
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    Entertainment Kiss Daniel, Falz, others storm Abuja as Switch Nightlife opens, unveils new partner –...

    Popular Abuja Club, ‘Switch Nightlife’ has announced date for its reopening (The Rebirth) and the unveiling ceremony of its new Partner. Mallam Yankee The club that is currently situated in the heart of Abuja, and inside Dabras Hotels on Aminu Kano Crescent-Wuse 2, has been test-running since...
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    Entertainment Nigerian Singer, Iyanya Reportedly Leaves Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records – Naijaloaded

    Nigerian Singer, Iyanya Mbuk has announced his exit from the Don Jazzy-led Mavin Records. The singer made the disclosure Wednesday morning during an interview on Beat FM. He revealed he is now signed to Temple Music. On why he left Mavin, He said, “It was … via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s No. 1...
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    Metro Father faces trial for failing to pay son’s hospital bill – Punch Newspapers

    A 45-year-old man, Bashiru Olamilekan, who allegedly refused to pay his son’s N325, 000 bill and abandoned him in the hospital for seven months, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The accused, a bricklayer, who resides at 15, Babayemi St., Alagbado, a suburb of …...
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    Politics Reinstating Yusuf gives hope to Gwarzo, but bumps the anti-corruption fight – YNaija

    In a tone that must have smacked of despondency, Prof Isaac Adewole confirmed to a reporter of The Punch that he had indeed been overruled. Prof Usman Yusuf would be returning to the NHIS to resume from where he stopped and there is nothing the Minister will be able … Read more via YNaija –...
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    Politics Security: Gov. Ambode pledges support for military operations – Vanguard News

    Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday said his administration would continue to support operations of the Nigerian Army against kidnapping, illegal oil bunkering and other security challenges in the state. Akinwunmi Ambode Ambode spoke at the Lagos House, Alausa, when he received the...
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    Politics Wike Donates N200 Million For Medical & Relieve Materials To Benue State – Nairaland

    Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, today pays a solidarity visit to Benue State over fulani herdmens attack. Wike along side his delegates were ushered by the Governor of Benue State to the grave site of the victims. The Governor has also donated N200million to Benue State on behalf …...
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    Politics BREAKING: Olisa Metuh’s Condition Worsens, Slips Into Coma [SAD PHOTOS] – The Trent

    Olisa Metuh, former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who was ordered by Okon Abang, the trial judge in his alleged N400 million case, to be brought to court on a stretcher or risk going to jail slipped into a coma in the early hours … Read more via The...
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    Entertainment Court Bans Tonto Dikeh From Featuring Son In New Reality Show – The Trent

    Tonto Dikeh has barred from featuring her son on her new reality show by a Lagos state magistrate court. Dikeh’s ex-husband Olakunle Churchill had approached the court to protect their son “from undue indecent exposure and exploitation by the actress for personal gain and fame”. He prayed to the...
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    Metro Wedding Photographer Mourns The Death Of A Newlywed Nigerian Couple Who Died In A Car Crash...

    We recently brought you reports about a very young couple, Mr and Mrs Jochebed Ehimen Ifijeh who tied the knots 2 month ago, but died in a motor accident on their way home from a wedding ceremony in Delta State on Friday, February 1. The lovely couple had their … Read more via YabaLeftOnline...
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    Metro Dumped New Born Baby Found In A Dustbin At Sabo (Photos) – Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s No. 1...

    According to Obiesie who lives in Kaduna state, he met a newborn baby dumped in a dustbin along Sabo Express road by Command Junction while going to work. It is noteworthy that the rate at which new born babies are found in Nigeria … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s No. 1 Online...
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    Metro In London: Missing Nigerian painting found in a flat; to be auctioned for ₦150million –...

    Ben Enweonu’s 1974 painting, 'Tutu' has been found in London, over 50 years after it disappeared. Ben Enweonu’s 1974 painting has been missing for over 50 years before being found in a London flat recently. Significance of the Art When Ben Enweonu … Read more via pulse.ng –...
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    Metro FRSC warns commuters against travelling in containers – PM NEWS Nigeria

    Federal Road Safety Corps vehicles The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has advised travellers on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to desist from travelling in containers. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of...
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