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President Muhammadu Buhari has requested a National Assembly resolution to raise 2.78 billion dollars from the International Capital Market for part-funding of the 2018 budget. Buhari’s request came in a letter dated July 23, and read by…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accepted his nomination as presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and told party member that it was time to find solutions to challenges facing the nation. The 72-year-old…
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The International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE) has sought the support of the Nigeria Supreme  Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to expand the Al-Noor Mosque at Wuse II in Abuja to accommodate 10,000 worshippers at a…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund has pledged its commitment to end violence against children in Nigeria. UNICEF Deputy Representative in Nigeria, Mr. Isiye Ndombi, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on his victory in the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State. The President extended his…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to seek confirmation of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and six others as chairman and members of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Muhammadu Buhari transmitted his intention via a…
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday requested the Senate to confirm the appointments of 23 members of the National Population Commission (NPC).  The request was contained in separate letters read by the President of the Senate, Dr…
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The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state-of-emergency in the country’s public health sector over decay of infrastructure. The Senate also urged the Federal Government to provide special funding for the overhaul…
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The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick,  on Friday said the federation wants  to raise $2.8 million for the Super Eagles’ participation at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Pinnick, who disclosed this during the…
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