Alhaji Modu Bunu, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, ( NSCDC), Kaduna State Command has assured residents of the state of the command,s readiness to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure hitch-free New Year celebrations.
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It is my utmost pleasure to rejoice with all Nigerians as we enter the year 2019, which will be a very significant one for our country.
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In a concerted effort to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state for increased productivity, the Edo State Government through its skills development platform, EdoJobs, with development partners, are set for the launch of the Edo Production Centre, a multipurpose, one-stop-shop for small businesses.
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has urged Nigerians to report any filling station selling petrol above the official pump price of N145 per litre.
Burkina Faso is declaring a state of emergency in provinces grappling with jihadist violence, Communications Minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou said on Monday.
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As a parting shot for year 2018, Nigerian governors on Monday reiterated their rejection of the demand by the Nigerian Labour Congress for the payment of N30,000 as minimum wage to workers, insisting that they had other competing needs to contain with and would therefore not use more than 50 percent of their income for settling workers.
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Former EFCC boss, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said he was committed to mobilising Adamawa people with other stakeholders to ensure that President Buhari win in the state by landslide.
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Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on Nigerians irrespective of status, ethnicity, creed and inclinations to do their best towards ensuring the 2019 general elections turn out credible and fair.
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Australia's largest city Sydney put on its biggest-ever fireworks display in a spectacular welcome to the New Year, kicking off a wave of celebrations for billions around the world.
More than 500 Indonesian couples tied the knot on New Year's Eve at a free mass wedding held under tents in pouring rain in the capital Jakarta.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) urges Nigerians to step into 2019 with unwavering optimism, faith and hope of a new era of peace, national cohesion and economic prosperity under a new President, Atiku Abubakar, that will be elected on February 16, 2019.
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Germany’s biggest New Year’s Eve party was set to start on Monday, with stages, temporary barriers and concrete blocks put into position at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns in strong terms, President Muhammadu Buhari’s conspicuous absence at the burial of highly respected former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, last Saturday.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Bauchi state governor, Muhammad Abubakar and his Kaduna state counterpart, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i have joined other Nigerians to condole the family of the late Alhaji Shehu Shagari, former President of Nigeria.
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The Police Command in Jigawa says it has arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife, Sahura, on June 25 at Bukki village in Dutse.
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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has described the late former President Shehu Shagari as a compassionate leader.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat representing Massachusetts, announced Monday that she has established a presidential campaign exploratory committee in an email to supporters with an accompanying video message posted online.
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Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general election.
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Diego Maradona has given his backing to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly after the Senegalese international was subjected to racist abuse by Inter Milan supporters last week.
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has been told to focus on providing Nigerians with credible, free and fair elections rather than trending on blame games.
The Nigerian Army has vowed to deal decisively with those behind propaganda and subversive acts intended to demoralise troops in the North East.
ILORIN--Kwara youths under the aegis of Kwara Youths Strategic Movement, have berated the minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed over his alleged persistent attempts to blame the Senate President for the April 5, 2018 armed robbery incident in Offa.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has warned the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to stop dancing on the graves of the innocent souls who died in the April 5, 2018 armed robbery attack in Offa.
Floyd Mayweather beat Japanese kickboxing phenomenon Tenshin Nasukawa by a technical knockout on Monday in the first round of a New Year's Eve "exhibition" bout that brought the US boxing superstar out of retirement.
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Cardiff manager Neil Warnock has warned his players "not to breathe" on some of Tottenham's stars in a New Year's Day clash between the sides over fears of playacting.
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All Progressives Congress, APC, national leaders, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, others met at the swearing-in ceremony of the state's new Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja on Monday.
Australia's largest city Sydney put on its biggest-ever fireworks display in a spectacular welcome to the New Year, kicking off a wave of celebrations for billions around the world.
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) said it needed 7million dollar to sustain its operations through June 2019.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has prophesied in its New Year message to Nigerians that the dry bone of the nation shall rise again.
Continue reading 2019 shall be a better year for Nigerians- CAN at Vanguard News Nigeria.
Residents of Araromi community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have commended Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for turning the moribund beach in the town to destination of investors.
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Troops are preparing to launch an offensive in a bid retake a strategic town captured by Boko Haram jihadists in northeast Nigeria, security and civilian sources said on Monday.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) of the State, with a charge on him to inject fresh ideas, vibrancy and new energy that will take the public service to new heights and make Lagos a globally recognized City-State with a commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, innovation and creativity in service delivery.
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Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged Nigerians not to lose hope of better days for the nation inspite of the palpable hardship in the land which is mostly felt by the common man.
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The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it entered the race for positions in the 2019 general elections to win, and not to make up the numbers of political parties on the ballot papers.
Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018.
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Following the fire outbreak at a petrol station along Nike Lake road by Penoks Junction, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, on Monday, residents of the area have commended the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the swift intervention and expertise displayed by officers and men of Enugu State Fire Service in putting out the fire, without any loss of life.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day.
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The Police in Kano on Monday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Tahir Ahmad, for allegedly defrauding a man of N1 million.
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Fulham have vowed to take the "strongest possible action" after striker Aboubakar Kamara was racially abused on social media following his penalty miss against Huddersfield on Saturday.
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Some lawyers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for the establishment of special courts to handle election petitions, instead of pulling judges away from regular courts to handle such cases.
The Nigeria Police said it had a duly obtained warrant of arrest duly deployed to apprehend Sen. Dino Melaye in his residence in Abuja.
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The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.
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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admitted the Premier League champions' pride has been wounded by a recent shock run of three defeats in four Premier League games to fall seven points behind league leaders Liverpool.
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Scientists in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi have found that Shisha pipes posed more serious medical problems compared to cigarettes.
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A 30-year-old woman, Preye Otonye, was on Monday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing lace and Ankara materials worth N13,000.
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Otonye, whose address is unknown, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy.
The accused, according to the Prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, committed the offences on Dec. 17 at 1.30 p.m. at a shop located at Winners Chapel, Ota.
Hundreds mourned revered Israeli writer and peace advocate Amos Oz on Monday at a funeral ceremony where the country's president hailed him as the nation's storyteller not afraid to be called a "traitor."
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An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Modakeke on Monday sentenced one Jimoh Oyemoni, 40, to three years imprisonment for raping an 80-year-old woman.
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Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova had a tough start to her 2019 tennis season Monday at the Shenzhen Open, edging out Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky 6-2, 7-6 (7/3).
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Unidentified gunmen in Plateau attacked and killed four persons in Nding community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
Sri Lanka has been rated as the most corrupt cricket nation by the world governing body, the country's sports minister said Monday.
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