Daily Trust News Headlines Today [Wed-03-Jan-2018]
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ANCs new leader Cyril Ramaphosa
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Members of South Africas governing African National Congress [ANC] party recently elected deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as their partys president after a fierce election battle that saw him defeating Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, ex-wife of incumbent president Jacob Zuma.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Members of South Africas governing African National Congress [ANC] party recently elected deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as their partys president after a fierce election battle that saw him defeating Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, ex-wife of incumbent president Jacob Zuma.
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CSO petitions INEC to recall Kano assembly speaker
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
A civil society organisation has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with a view to recalling the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
A civil society organisation has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with a view to recalling the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
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Major events that shaped politics in 2017
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
INEC releases timetable for 2019 general electionsIn what appeared to be a clear departure from past practices, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the dates for the 2019 general elections in 2017, two years in advance.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
INEC releases timetable for 2019 general electionsIn what appeared to be a clear departure from past practices, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the dates for the 2019 general elections in 2017, two years in advance.
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2019: Lame to challenge Bauchi governor
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The newly appointed board chairman of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, has voiced his intention to contest the Bauchi State APC governorship ticket in 2019.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The newly appointed board chairman of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, has voiced his intention to contest the Bauchi State APC governorship ticket in 2019.
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Tension in Takum over missing lawmaker
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
There is tension in Takum, the home town of Governor Darius Ishaku, over the abduction of a lawmaker by gunmen on Saturday night.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
There is tension in Takum, the home town of Governor Darius Ishaku, over the abduction of a lawmaker by gunmen on Saturday night.
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Katsina PDP, APC bicker over state of affairs
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration for alleged several financial misdeeds and lack of accountability in the handling of state finances.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration for alleged several financial misdeeds and lack of accountability in the handling of state finances.
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President Buhari condemns Yuletide killings
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and outrage at reports of killings of innocent persons in Omoku, Rivers and the traditional ruler of Numana, Kaduna State, the Etum Numana, Dr Gambo Makama, and his wife.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and outrage at reports of killings of innocent persons in Omoku, Rivers and the traditional ruler of Numana, Kaduna State, the Etum Numana, Dr Gambo Makama, and his wife.
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Splinter Fresh PDP gets parallel committee, proscribes govs forum
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the banner of Fresh PDP have said they would inaugurate what they termed the authentic National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP on January 22, 2018.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the banner of Fresh PDP have said they would inaugurate what they termed the authentic National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP on January 22, 2018.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap
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Living dangerously: Lagos residents who dwell in gullies
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Despite repeated number of deaths associated with mudslides in some Lagos communities in the past few years, thousands of residents continue to dwell in danger-prone areas.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Despite repeated number of deaths associated with mudslides in some Lagos communities in the past few years, thousands of residents continue to dwell in danger-prone areas.
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FG to source $500m to correct new airport defects - Sirika
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The federal government is sourcing between $400 million to $500 million to fix the design anomalies in the on-going new international airport terminal buildings at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The federal government is sourcing between $400 million to $500 million to fix the design anomalies in the on-going new international airport terminal buildings at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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Deepening efficiency in airports management
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
For the first time in 100 years of aviation in Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) were certified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
For the first time in 100 years of aviation in Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) were certified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
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Kaduna-Abuja train: More coaches leave Lagos for Abuja
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Three of the new coaches acquired for the Kaduna-Abuja standard gauge rail services have left Lagos for Abuja ahead of their commissioning by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Three of the new coaches acquired for the Kaduna-Abuja standard gauge rail services have left Lagos for Abuja ahead of their commissioning by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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How Science & Tech sector fared in 2017
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
MOU with May & Baker on commercialisation N50bn food supplementsThe Federal Government and May & Baker Nigeria PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding which would see them sharing N50 billion revenue every year through the commercialisation of two therapeutic and nutriceutical food products developed by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO).
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
MOU with May & Baker on commercialisation N50bn food supplementsThe Federal Government and May & Baker Nigeria PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding which would see them sharing N50 billion revenue every year through the commercialisation of two therapeutic and nutriceutical food products developed by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO).
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A few takes on the Ethiopian Airline All-Women Flight Crew
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The news was all over the papers, Internet, and airways last week asking that we celebrate the historic flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Lagos, Nigeria, because the entire crew: pilots, cabin crew, in-flight ramp agents, and on-ground flight dispatchers were all females.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The news was all over the papers, Internet, and airways last week asking that we celebrate the historic flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Lagos, Nigeria, because the entire crew: pilots, cabin crew, in-flight ramp agents, and on-ground flight dispatchers were all females.
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E-Dividends: 2.1m investors register
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
By Chris AgabiThe free e-dividend registration window by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ended 31st December 2017 with 2.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
By Chris AgabiThe free e-dividend registration window by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ended 31st December 2017 with 2.
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INTELS celebrates New Year with less privileged kids
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Top management staff of INTELS Nigeria Limited threw a lavish Christmas and New Year party for some less privileged members of the society in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Top management staff of INTELS Nigeria Limited threw a lavish Christmas and New Year party for some less privileged members of the society in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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FCAMs Legacy fund rating upgraded to A(f) by Agusto & Co.
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
A mutual fund managed by First City Asset Management Limited (FCAM), Legacy Short Maturity (NGN) Fund, has received a risk rating upgrade.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011121314 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap: true, fillOpacity: 0.3, fillColor: 'd40e01', strokeWidth: 2, m
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
A mutual fund managed by First City Asset Management Limited (FCAM), Legacy Short Maturity (NGN) Fund, has received a risk rating upgrade.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011121314 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap: true, fillOpacity: 0.3, fillColor: 'd40e01', strokeWidth: 2, m
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Edmund beats Shapovalov to reach last 16 in Brisbane
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Britains Kyle Edmund came from a set down to beat teenager Denis Shapovalov 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in the first round of the Brisbane International.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Britains Kyle Edmund came from a set down to beat teenager Denis Shapovalov 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in the first round of the Brisbane International.
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IAAF confirms May 12 for Okpekpe Race
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Charles Kie has pledged his companys continued support for the Okpekpe international 10km road race.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Charles Kie has pledged his companys continued support for the Okpekpe international 10km road race.
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Fixture list a disaster, says Guardiola
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Premier Leagues congested schedule is a disaster for players, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Premier Leagues congested schedule is a disaster for players, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
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NWF invites 32 wrestlers to camp for CWealth Games
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Monday said it had invited 32 wrestlers for the first phase of camping ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Monday said it had invited 32 wrestlers for the first phase of camping ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Conte says Aina, Omeruo will not be recalled from loan clubs
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that several players loaned out by the club will not be recalled in the January transfer window.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that several players loaned out by the club will not be recalled in the January transfer window.
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Salisu picks Ezenwa, Ali, Okpotu, 20 others for CHAN
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Head Coach Salisu Yusuf yesterday released his final squad of the Super Eagles B for the 5th African Nations Championship (CHAN) starting in Morocco next week, with goalkeeper and skipper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, midfield Trojan Rabiu Ali and marksman Anthony Okpotu listed.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
Head Coach Salisu Yusuf yesterday released his final squad of the Super Eagles B for the 5th African Nations Championship (CHAN) starting in Morocco next week, with goalkeeper and skipper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, midfield Trojan Rabiu Ali and marksman Anthony Okpotu listed.
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Nigeria female team out of 2018 ITTF World Team Championships
Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Nigerian female team has been ruled out of 2018 World Team Championships by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) as a result of missing the 2016 ITTF Africa Championships held in Morocco.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap: true, fillOpa
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018
The Nigerian female team has been ruled out of 2018 World Team Championships by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) as a result of missing the 2016 ITTF Africa Championships held in Morocco.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1234567891011 News by states Click on a state to view related news var $m=jQuery.noConflict(); $m(document).ready(function() { $m('#myimage').mapster({ showToolTip: true, singleSelect : true, clickNavigate : true, scaleMap: true, fillOpa
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