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Corruption Worsens Amid Deep Distrust of Government

by Holly Ellyatt MORE than one in four people across the globe paid a bribe in the last 12 months (more…)

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Chairman of Gombe State PDP Dies

A PEOPLES Democratic Party chairman in the northern state of Gombe, Mr. Jack Gynako Gumpy is dead. (more…)

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Life Imprisonment for Nigerian Boko Haram Terrorists

A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced four members of the Boko Haram sect to life in prison (more…)

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Impeachment Attempts Lead to Violence in Rivers State Assembly

There was fracas on Tuesday at the Rivers State House of Assembly as members engaged in a free-for-all (more…)

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9Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Gunmen Raid Hotel in Ajah Killing Hotelier and 3 Others

A HOTEL at Ajah, in Lagos State was attacked by suspected robbers yesterday killing the owner, Mr. Olanrewaju (more…)

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Nigerian Scoops Prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing

UNITED STATES-based Nigerian writer, Tope Folarin has won this year's prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing. (more…)

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9Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Kill Robbers in Gun Battle After Gas Station Robbery

THE Police in Kogi have shot dead two suspected armed robbers in a gun battle, after the robbers allegedly (more…)

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Ban on Issuance of New Firearms License Still in Effect – Nigeria Police

THE Nigeria Police on Sunday restated that its suspension of the issuance of license for The Inspector General (more…)

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6Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Growing Trade in Baby Placenta: An Odd Phenom at Nigerian Hospitals

“Madam, I can help you raise money to pay your hospital bill, if you can give me your placenta.” This was the (more…)

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6Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Army Court Martials Colonel for Claiming Late Gen. Azazi’s N150m, Allegedly on Bayelsa Govt’s Orders

LIEUTENANT-Colonel David Ahangba, a former special assistant to late National Security Adviser General (more…)

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5Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Nigeria Secures $500m Chinese Loan for Abuja-Kaduna Fast Train Project

THE Nigerian government announced on Thursday that it had secured 500 million dollars (about N80.64 billion) (more…)

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5Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Rivers State Governor Escapes Unhurt as Motorist Slams into Convoy

GOVERNOR of the oil-rich state of Rivers in Nigeria, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday faced grievous danger (more…)

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5Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Jonathan Leads Super Delegation on State Visit to China

- Visit to Focus on Investments and Bilateral Agreements NIGERIAN President Goodluck Jonathan will commence a “high-powered” state (more…)

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3Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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US Court Orders Embattled Lawyer, Emeka Ugwonye, to Attend $6.2M Damage Hearing

UNITED States District Court Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein has ordered controversial Maryland (more…)

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3Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tensions as Military Deadline for Political Class Looms in Egypt

The president and the top general in Egypt both signaled Wednesday that they were prepared to fight to (more…)

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Deeper Life Church Suspends Leader’s Son Over ‘Extravagant’ Wedding

ONE of the sons of the leader of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, John Kumuyi and his wife, Love have been (more…)

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3Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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America Not Dependent on Energy From Africa – Pres. Obama

UNITED States has no need for oil from Nigeria and other oil-rich African nations, President Barack Obama (more…)

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Hailed as ‘Africa’s Oprah’, Nigerian Launches TV Network Showcasing Africa

A WOMAN who could be considered Africa’s Oprah Winfrey is launching an entertainment network that (more…)

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Nigerian Govt Approves Merger of Anti-Corruption Agencies

FOLLOWING a review chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday, the Nigerian government (more…)

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54 Prisoners Recaptured After Monday Escape From Akure Jail

54 of the 175 prisoners who escaped from jail in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State in southwestern Nigeria (more…)

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