THE OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION AND THE STRONG MESSAGE OF … – Osun Defender


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THE OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION AND THE STRONG MESSAGE OF
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In order to keep its people awake to lessons embedded in happenings around them, the Yoruba have a number of sayings that inspire wisdom in caution and action. One of such is: “Iku to n pa ojugba eni, owe nla lo n pa”. Literarily, it means: “when death …
PDP's end will be ugly – Tinubu360Nobs.com
Why Goodluck Jonathan Is Likely to Win the 2015 Presidential Election By a Vanguard
Femi Aribisala: Why Jonathan will win the 2015 elections by a landslideynaija
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Alaafin Accuses Europeans Of Destroying Other Cultures, Traditions – Leadership Newspapers

Alaafin Accuses Europeans Of Destroying Other Cultures, Traditions
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has accused Europeans for deliberately setting out to destroy other people's cultures. Delivering his speech at the 1st Brazil-Nigeria International seminar on “Preserve Shared Cultural Heritage” held at …
Alaafin charges Brazil, Nigeria to promote African religionNigerian Tribune
Ramadan: Alaafin, Adedoja, Felicitate With MuslimsNigerian Observer

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Ladoja Condemns Plot To Impeach Ajimobi – Leadership Newspapers


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Ladoja Condemns Plot To Impeach Ajimobi
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Former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has condemned the alleged plan by the state lawmakers to impeach the incumbent governor, Abiola Ajimobi, describing it as wrong. Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan yesterday, the leader of Accord Party …
Accord, not party to Oyo impeachment move -Ladoja360Nobs.com
I'll break 2nd term jinx –AjimobiDaily Sun
I'll contest 2015 gov poll, Ladoja insistsNigerian Tribune
The Guardian Nigeria –National Mirror
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Chibok girls: Muslim Group urges FG to negotiate with Boko Haram – DailyPost Nigeria


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Chibok girls: Muslim Group urges FG to negotiate with Boko Haram
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The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has urged the Federal Government to negotiate with the Boko Haram sect to secure the release of the abducted schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State. The MMWG, in its Eid-el-Fitr message by its Coordinator, …
Chibok Girls: Group Wants FG to Negotiate with Boko HaramTHISDAY Live
Chibok Girls: Muslims Group Want FG To Accept NegotiationDaily Times Nigeria

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Nigeria army suffers casualties in Adamawa – Caj News Africa


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Nigeria army suffers casualties in Adamawa
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ABUJA – TWO Nigerian soldiers have been killed during an anti-terror operation in Garkida, a community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. “No civilian was killed Two Soldiers died in the Operation. More troops have been deployed to …
Nigeria's Defence says 2 soldiers killed in AdamawaThe News
Boko Haram kills 2 soldiers, 4 others in AdamawaPremium Times
Over 50 People Killed In Adamawa AttackCHANNELS
DailyPost Nigeria
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Fresh Kano Attacks: Two Teenage Female Suicide Bombers Kill 3 – Leadership Newspapers


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Fresh Kano Attacks: Two Teenage Female Suicide Bombers Kill 3
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Two female suicide bombers blew themselves off and killed three people, injured seven people and two policemen at separate bomb blasts in Kano yesterday. Kano Police Commissioner, Aljaji Adenrele Shinaba, confirmed that a female wearing explosives …
Jonathan deplores use of female suicide bombers as Boko Haram's “new low”Premium Times
Pres. Jonathan condemns Kano, Adamawa attacks “wholeheartedly”The News
Jonathan condemns terror attacks in Kano, Adamawa, CameroonP.M. News
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Foundation Condemns The Killing Of Quds Protesters – spyghana.com


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Foundation Condemns The Killing Of Quds Protesters
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In a condolence message sent to the Islamic Movment in Nigeria on 26 of July, 2014, by the Ahlulbait Foundation of South Africa as signed by its National Coordinator, Syed Aftab Haider, the organisation condemns the brutal attack and killing of Muslims by …
Ahulbait Foundation South Africa Condemns the Killing of Quds Protesters in ZariaAhlul Bayt News Agency – abna.ir

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Kano Hit By Another Explosion – spyghana.com


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Kano Hit By Another Explosion
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wpid-Bomb-blast2.jpg Another explosion has reportedly hit the ancient city of Kano, Northern Nigeria, Global Village Extra can confirm. The explosion which took place a few minutes ago, was reported by the Police Headquarters in the State via its twitter …
Traders Close Shops in Kaduna Over Bomb ScareCHANNELS
Again, Bomb Rocks Kano, Women, Children Feared DeadDaily Times Nigeria
Nigeria Explosion: 4 Dead, 8 Wounded – PolicePrensa Latina

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Enugu impeachment saga in perspective – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

Enugu impeachment saga in perspective
Daily Sun
Expectedly, the impeachment proceedings commenced by the Enugu State House of Assembly against the Deputy Governor of the State, Mr Sunday Onyebuchi, have continued to generate much attention and attract sundry reactions in both the regular and …
Impeachment Don Cautions Enugu AssemblyNigerian Observer
Enugu – When a Toothless Deputy Governor Is Further EncircledThe Guardian

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Sentencing, bail guidelines can address court congestion, says Justice Phillips – The Guardian Nigeria


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Sentencing, bail guidelines can address court congestion, says Justice Phillips
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Justice-Phiilips-new After three years at the helm of the Lagos State judiciary as the chief judge of the state, Justice Ayotunde Phillips finally bowed out from the Bench on Friday July 26, 2014 on attainment of the mandatory 65 years in service. Before she …

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Kano bomb blasts: Police nabs five suspects – DailyPost Nigeria


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Kano bomb blasts: Police nabs five suspects
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At least, five persons have been arrested in connection with various bomb attacks in the city of Kano yesterday. A statement by the force PPRO, Frank Mba says two of the suspects were arrested in connection with the foiled bomb attack at Isyaku Rabiu …
Nigeria Police Avert Car Bombing Of Kano MosqueSaharaReporters.com
Police on full alert after Kano terror attacksCaj News Africa
Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Kano Terror AttacksAllAfrica.com
Osun Defender –Nigerian Tribune –CHANNELS
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3 Killed In Kano Suicide Attack – CHANNELS


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3 Killed In Kano Suicide Attack
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bomb-explosion1 A suicide bomber and three others have been confirmed dead following a bomb explosion at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Mega Filling Station, in Hotoro area, along Maiduguri Road, Kano. The bomb went off about …
Eyewitness says Kano suicide bomber targeted womenDailyPost Nigeria
18-Year Old Female Suicide Bomber Kills Herself In Kano, 6 Injured360Nobs.com
Female Suicide Bombers Kill 5 in Northern Nigerian City of KanoBusinessweek
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National Conference to reconvene on 11 August – P.M. News


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National Conference to reconvene on 11 August
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The management of Nigeria National Conference has announced that delegates will now reconvene on Monday 11 August to ratify the report of the Conference. This is one week extension from 4 August the delegates were told they will be called back to …
National Conference Now Will Be Held On 4 Augustspyghana.com
Confab Postpones Resumption By One WeekAllAfrica.com
National confab faltersDaily Sun

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Pray For Nigeria’s Peace, Governor Orji Tells Muslims – CHANNELS


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Pray For Nigeria's Peace, Governor Orji Tells Muslims
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Theodore Orji The Abia State Governor Theodore Orji has urged Muslim faithful to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri celebration to elicit love and unity for the overall progress of Nigeria and continue to pray for the peaceful coexistence. Governor Orji's call for …
We Won't Allow Boko Haram Enter Abia, Says Muslim ClericTHISDAY Live
Abia is an example peaceful co-existence-Gov Orjispyghana.com
Abia: Kenneth Nwosu And The Height Of InsecurityNigerian Observer

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Sultan Confirms Sighting of New Moon, Declares Today Sallah – AllAfrica.com


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Sultan Confirms Sighting of New Moon, Declares Today Sallah
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III yesterday confirmed the sighting of new moon of Shawwal in some parts of the northern states. The Sultan, who admonished all …
Moonsighting Controversy: Islamic Group, Ogun Cleric Pass Votes of Premium Times
DETAILS: Why Boko Haram should not be associated with Islam – SultanOsun Defender
Sultan, PFN task leaders on justice, fear of GodThe Guardian Nigeria
360Nobs.com –Vanguard –Daily Times Nigeria
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El-Zakzaky: Atiku Calls For Thorough Investigation – Daily Times Nigeria


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El-Zakzaky: Atiku Calls For Thorough Investigation
Daily Times Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for thorough investigation by military authorities of the alleged shooting of protesting followers of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky. Atiku, who made the call Sunday via his Twitter handle @atiku, expressed shock …
2015: Group wants Atiku to run for presidency under APCDailyPost Nigeria
Pray for Nigeria's Unity, Atiku Begs MuslimsAllAfrica.com
Terrorists shedding blood in the name of religion –AtikuOsun Defender

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Court Affirms Chief Obiano As Gov For Anambra – spyghana.com


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Court Affirms Chief Obiano As Gov For Anambra
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has unanimously affirmed the judgment of the Justice Ishaq Bello-led Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Awka on June 24, 2014, which upheld the election of Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance …
Appeal Court Affirms Obiano's ElectionAllAfrica.com
Anambra guber poll: Appeal Court rules against APC, PDPP.M. News
Appeal Court Upholds Anambra Governor's VictoryCHANNELS
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Sayyid Zakzaky Becomes Brigadier General – spyghana.com


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Sayyid Zakzaky Becomes Brigadier General
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Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky named Brigadier General S. Okuh, C.O. Engineer of Bassawa Military Barrack in Zaria Kaduna state as one who furiously shoot his children. SAYYID IBRAHIM YAQUB ZAKZAKY.
Soldiers Killed 35 Victims in Zaria, Says El – Zak ZakiThe Guardian
CAN commiserates with Islamic scholar, Zakzaky, for loss of sonsPremium Times
Soldiers, Shi'ite Clash in Zaria – Three El-Zakzaky's Sons, Nine Others KilledAllAfrica.com
Ahlul Bayt News Agency – abna.ir –Nigerian Bulletin –WorldStage
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Kaduna bomb attacks: Nigeria would have been in turmoil if Buhari was killed … – DailyPost Nigeria


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Kaduna bomb attacks: Nigeria would have been in turmoil if Buhari was killed
DailyPost Nigeria
Goodluck-Jonathan2 President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday admitted that Nigeria would have been in a crossroad if former Head of State, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, were killed in the bomb explosions …
ATTACK ON BUHARI[Update]: There would've been crisis if Buhari was killed Osun Defender
A major calamity would have befallen Nigeria if Buhari and Sheik Bauchi had NgEX
Jonathan – Nigeria Would've Been in Turmoil If Buhari, Bauchi Had DiedAllAfrica.com
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“You have a hand in the murder of my mentor, Bola Ige” – Lagbaja rejects … – DailyPost Nigeria


DailyPost Nigeria

“You have a hand in the murder of my mentor, Bola Ige” – Lagbaja rejects
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lagbaja Masked-musician, Bisade Ologunde, aka Lagbaja, at the weekend reportedly rejected an offer by the Iyiola Omisore Campaign Organisation to perform at the grand reception of President Goodluck Jonathan's scheduled visit in Osogbo, Osun State, …
Eid-El-Fitri – Aregbesola, Omisore Greet MuslimsAllAfrica.com
Osun Campaign: Lagbaja Rejects Omisore's Offer – TheNationNigerian Bulletin

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Impeachment – Noose Tightens Around Almakura, As CJ Sets Up Seven-Man … – AllAfrica.com


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Impeachment – Noose Tightens Around Almakura, As CJ Sets Up Seven-Man
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Umaru Tanko Almakura's days as governor of Nasarawa State may be numbered as the state's Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Umar Dikko yesterday finally sets up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation …
Over appointment of alleged APC, PDP members •Over appointment of alleged Nigerian Tribune
Impeachment: Jonathan hasn't asked Nasarawa lawmakers to drop action— Iliya Nigerian Bulletin
We'll Resist Unlawful Stoppage Of Impeachment — PDPDaily Times Nigeria
Osun Defender
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The Hunt for Boko Haram: On the Trail of the Killers Tearing Nigeria Apart – Newsweek


Newsweek

The Hunt for Boko Haram: On the Trail of the Killers Tearing Nigeria Apart
Newsweek
It's several weeks since the Islamist militants of Boko Haram kidnapped an entire girls' school in northeastern Nigeria and the general wants me to see what he's up against. He invites me to his office in the capital, Abuja, and opens his laptop. The general …
Borno: “I saw thousands of Christians, Muslims trekking to Eid grounds, churches DailyPost Nigeria
For Muslims in Maiduguri, It Was Long Walk to Prayer GroundsAllAfrica.com
Boko Haram kills 12 in northern town: residentsChina Post
Daily Times Nigeria –www.worldbulletin.net
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LG boss appeals to Jonathan, Fashola for intervention – BusinessDay


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LG boss appeals to Jonathan, Fashola for intervention
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Ayodele Adewale, the chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Govern¬ment Area of Lagos State, has made a passionate ap¬peal to President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State to intervene in the situation in the local …
Only Nigerians can take Nigeria out of doldrums —FasholaNigerian Tribune
Sallah: Fashola urges love, peaceful co-existenceP.M. News

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PDP preaches peace at end of Ramadan – Caj News Africa


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PDP preaches peace at end of Ramadan
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ABUJA – THE National Working Committee (NWC) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use this year's Eid-El Fitri to embrace peace. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, urged Nigerians …
Ramadan – Keeping the Spiritual Lessons Beyond the Holy MonthAllAfrica.com
Zuma wishes Muslims Eid MubarakCitizen
We Must Collectively Denounce Terrorism, Says UduaghanTHISDAY Live
The Guardian Nigeria –Nigerian Tribune
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Nigeria’s Unity Not Negotiable – Gov Aliyu – Vanguard


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Nigeria's Unity Not Negotiable – Gov Aliyu
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Minna–THE Governor of Niger State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Mua'zu Babangida Aliyu, has called on Nigerians to unite and fight terrorism confronting the nation instead of allowing it to divide them, saying Nigeria's unity was not negotiable.
Eid el-Fitri: Northern Governors Say Nigeria's Continued Existence Not NegotiableCHANNELS

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Trying times: IGP tries to bolster police conf idence at darbar – The Express Tribune


The Express Tribune

Trying times: IGP tries to bolster police conf idence at darbar
The Express Tribune
IGP Nasir Khan Durrani took time out to appreciate the efforts of the Peshawar police for spearheading the reforms agenda within the department and working during extremely trying times. “It is an honour for me to command a force consisting of such valiant …
Sallah: IG places Police formations on red alertDailyPost Nigeria
Eid-ul-Fitr: KP police asked to take foolproof arrangementsBusiness Recorder

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Boko Haram militants seize Cameroon vice PM’s wife – Cameroon military … – Reuters Africa


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Boko Haram militants seize Cameroon vice PM's wife – Cameroon military
Reuters Africa
YAOUNDE, July 27 (Reuters) – Boko Haram militants attacked Kolofata, a town in Cameroon's Far North Region near Nigeria, on Sunday and seized several people including the wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister Amadou Ali, a military commander in the …
Boko Haram execute village chief, 11 othersi24news
Sheikh Bauchi: The peacemaker that escaped bomb attackThe News
TERROR!!! Boko Haram clashes with Cameroonian soldiers… Read moreOsun Defender
Daily Sun
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Eid El-Fitr: Senate President Seeks Citizens’ Collective Action Against Terrorists – CHANNELS


CHANNELS

Eid El-Fitr: Senate President Seeks Citizens' Collective Action Against Terrorists
CHANNELS
David Mark The Nigerian Senate President, David Mark, has sent a message of felicitation to Muslim faithful in Nigeria as they join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2014 Eid El-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast. Senator Mark, in a goodwill …
Mark Urges Collective Action Against TerrorismThe Guardian Nigeria

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Don’t be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan – Premium Times


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Don't be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan
Premium Times
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of Ramadan fasting, President Goodluck Jonathan called on Nigerians Saturday to portray love, honesty and piety in dealing with one another as taught by the Prophet Mohammed.
Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Remain Resolute, PrayerfulThe Guardian Nigeria
Terrorists won't deter us from transforming Nigeria – Jonathan360Nobs.com
Remain Unwaveringly Committed To Peace, Jonathan Tells NigeriansCHANNELS
Daily Times Nigeria –ynaija
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Don’t be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan – Premium Times


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Don't be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan
Premium Times
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of Ramadan fasting, President Goodluck Jonathan called on Nigerians Saturday to portray love, honesty and piety in dealing with one another as taught by the Prophet Mohammed.
Eid-el-Fitri: Jonathan, Mark, Fayemi urge collective action against Boko HaramDaily Sun
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan's Message to the Nation on the Occasion of Daily Times Nigeria

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Security Situation In Dambua Worries Bring Back Our Girls Campaigners – CHANNELS


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Security Situation In Dambua Worries Bring Back Our Girls Campaigners
CHANNELS
Chibok-girls-BringBackOurGirls The 'Bring Back Our Girls' campaign group in Abuja has expressed concern over the security situation in Dambua where residents have fled the community to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and Gombe State after an …
Boko Haram: Patience Jonathan expresses worry over Chibok girlsDailyPost Nigeria
Chibok Girls: Secondary school students mark 100 days of abduction in IbadanThe Nation Newspaper
Why We're Slow in Rescuing Chibok Girls — PresidencyNigerian Bulletin

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I’ll stop child abuse, trafficking — Nnadi, Miss Nigeria 2014 – Nigerian Tribune


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I'll stop child abuse, trafficking — Nnadi, Miss Nigeria 2014
Nigerian Tribune
nnadi-iheoma Iheoma Nnadi outshone 29 other beautiful damsels that represented various states in Nigeria, at the grand finale of the 27th edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) contest. The event, which took place on Friday, July 18, in Bayelsa …
How 19-year-old won MBGN 2014The Punch

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Nigerian fraudster arrested over $6m internet jobs scam – The Independent


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Nigerian fraudster arrested over $6m internet jobs scam
The Independent
Nigerian security forces say they have arrested a suspected internet fraudster accused of stealing nearly $6m (£3.5m) from people who thought they were paying to apply for civil service jobs. Emmanuel Okeh, a spokesman for the Nigeria Security and Civil …
Man arrested in $6m Nigerian Facebook fraudTheChronicleHerald.ca
Nigeria beefs up security ahead of Ramadan feastBloomington Pantagraph

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Kaduna Bombing: IGP Sets Up High-Powered Investigation Team – CHANNELS


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Kaduna Bombing: IGP Sets Up High-Powered Investigation Team
CHANNELS
abubakar 1 The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has instituted a high-powered investigation team made up of seasoned investigators to unearth the perpetrators of the recent bomb attack in Kaduna. The team of investigators, which is …
Kaduna Bombing: IG Sets Up High-Powered Investigative TeamTHISDAY Live
Police IG Sets Up Committee to Probe Bomb Attack On Buhari, OthersPremium Times
Police IG Sets up Investigative Team to Fish out Perpetrators of Kaduna BombingsNigerian Bulletin

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Labour Faults Okonjo-Iweala Over Alleged N1.8tn Salary Bill – Daily Times Nigeria


Daily Times Nigeria

Labour Faults Okonjo-Iweala Over Alleged N1.8tn Salary Bill
Daily Times Nigeria
Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Thursday faulted the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over recent claims that N1.8 trillion was being spent annually on wages in the public service, …
Civil Servants question Okonjo-Iweala over Alleged N1.8 Trillion Salary Bella Naija
Civil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage billThe Punch
Okonjo-Iweala Lauds Abuja Rail, Airport Terminal ProjectsTHISDAY Live
Daily Sun
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APC Chairman Advises Politicians To Shun Disruptive Utterances – Daily Times Nigeria


Daily Times Nigeria

APC Chairman Advises Politicians To Shun Disruptive Utterances
Daily Times Nigeria
National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chife Odigie Oyegun, has advised politicians to shun utterances that could disrupt peaceful co-existence among the different ethnic nationalities in the country. Oyegun gave the advice in Abuja on …
Oyegun advises politicians against unguarded utterancesThe News
Politicians Should Stop Seeing Opponents As Enemies – OnaiyekanLeadership Newspapers
Boko Haram: $20bn on security, a waste —APC •As Onaiyekan preaches Nigerian Tribune
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Desperate Politicians Behind Attack – Junaid Mohammed – AllAfrica.com


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Desperate Politicians Behind Attack – Junaid Mohammed
AllAfrica.com
Yenagoa — A member of northern delegates at the National Conference, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has accused desperate Abuja politicians for the attempted assassination of General Muhammadu Buhari through bomb blast in Kaduna on Wednesday.
Kaduna death toll hits 110 as bomber strikes in KanoThe Nation Newspaper
Boko Haram kills royal father, 11 others in BornoDaily Sun
I don't know why they want me dead —BuhariNigerian Tribune
WorldStage –The Guardian Nigeria
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Insurgency: This blo: •More condemnations trail attack – Codewit World News


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Insurgency: This blo: •More condemnations trail attack
Codewit World News
Former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday queued behind people who have condemned Wednesday's twin bomb blasts suspected to have been targeted at ex-military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, and an Islamic cleric, Sheik Dahiru …
EXCLUSIVE: IBB flays attack on Buhari, opens up, says this bloodletting must Osun Defender

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Jonathan’s $1bn loan request: Why it should be rejected – Fasehun tells Nigerians – Osun Defender


Osun Defender

Jonathan's $1bn loan request: Why it should be rejected – Fasehun tells Nigerians
Osun Defender
The Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, has urged Nigerians to reject the request by President Goodluck Jonathan for a loan of $1bn to fight insecurity. While speaking with journalists in Lagos on Thursday, Fasehun, who is also …
UPN Calls for Pan-Political Parties' SummitVanguard
Fasehun Seeks Pan-Political Parties' Summit On Boko HaramThe Guardian

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Chibok Girls: We are Trying to Avoid the Chechnya – THISDAY Live


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Chibok Girls: We are Trying to Avoid the Chechnya
THISDAY Live
The need to avoid a repeat of the 2004 experience when 300 children were killed in an attempt by Russians to free hostages held by Chechens in the North Caucasus region of Russia is responsible for the seemingly slow process of rescuing the over 200 …
Chibok girls: We're trying to avoid the Chenchnya experienceNigerian Tribune
Abducted schoolgirls: The main reason why we're slow in rescuing the girls Osun Defender

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NBA to Immortalise Aturu – THISDAY Live


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NBA to Immortalise Aturu
THISDAY Live
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will immortalise the late human rights' lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, with an annual programme. The Chairman of NBA, Ikeja Branch, Mr. Yinka Farounbi, disclosed this yesterday during a special valedictory session in …
NBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of AturuLeadership Newspapers
Bamidele Francis Aturu – Last Man StandingAllAfrica.com

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NBA to Immortalise Aturu – THISDAY Live


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NBA to Immortalise Aturu
THISDAY Live
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will immortalise the late human rights' lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, with an annual programme. The Chairman of NBA, Ikeja Branch, Mr. Yinka Farounbi, disclosed this yesterday during a special valedictory session in …
NBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of AturuLeadership Newspapers
NBA holds valedictory session for AturuNigerian Tribune

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Imo State ripe for real change, female guber aspirant – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

Imo State ripe for real change, female guber aspirant
Daily Sun
Imo State may be on the way to having its first-ever female governor, as Mrs. Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor, has declared interest in next year's race to dislodge Governor Rochas Okorocha from Douglas House, the state's Government House. According to the …
You Can't Determine Who Governs Imo, Okorocha Tells NzeribeAllAfrica.com
Kwankwaso urges non-indigenes to remain in KanoThe News
Imo to deliver over 500km roads in the phase 2 of rural road constructionWorldStage

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Osun 2014: Why We Asked Osun INEC REC To Step Down – Jega Finally … – Osun Defender


Osun Defender

Osun 2014: Why We Asked Osun INEC REC To Step Down – Jega Finally
Osun Defender
The Chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, has described as difficult and painful but realistic the decision to send another Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, to conduct the Osun governorship election. Mr. Jega made the observation at a dialogue with news …
INEC: No Date Yet for Adamawa Guber ElectionTHISDAY Live
INEC Yet To Fix Date For Adamawa Governorship ElectionSaharaReporters.com
Why we asked Osun INEC REC to step down – JegaPremium Times
Daily Times Nigeria –DailyPost Nigeria
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Civil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage bill – The Punch


The Punch

Civil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage bill
The Punch
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has asked the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to substantiate how N1.8tn is being spent annually on wages of workers in the federal public service. The organisation also stated that records at …
Okonjo-Iweala Lauds Abuja Rail, Airport Terminal ProjectsTHISDAY Live

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NBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of Aturu – Leadership Newspapers


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NBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of Aturu
Leadership Newspapers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch yesterday announced that it would hold an annual symposium in honour of late human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu to keep his memory in the consciousness of Nigerians. This announcement was made by …
NBA holds valedictory session for AturuNigerian Tribune
Aturu To Be Buried On FridayDaily Times Nigeria

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Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman
The Nation Newspaper
Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday assured members and supporters that it will control the state in 2015. The party said it would allow a level-playing field for all aspirants. Its Chairman, Chief Roqeeb Adeniji, spoke at a …
Ogun APC Assures Aspirants Of Level Playing GroundCHANNELS
2015: Amosun, others to undergo primaries, says APCThe Punch

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Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman
The Nation Newspaper
Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday assured members and supporters that it will control the state in 2015. The party said it would allow a level-playing field for all aspirants. Its Chairman, Chief Roqeeb Adeniji, spoke at a …
Ogun APC Assures Aspirants Of Level Playing GroundCHANNELS
2015: Amosun, others to undergo primaries, says APCThe Punch

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Why must we involve the President? – BusinessDay


Nigerian Tribune

Why must we involve the President?
BusinessDay
The Tribune last Sunday quoted an unidentified APC official as saying in respect of the political fate of Admiral Nyako (rtd) and Alhaji Al – Makura in Adamawa and Nasarawa states respectively, “we cannot afford to lie low with the PDP. The plot is to paint the …
2015: Battle shifts to Western nationsNigerian Tribune
Assasination Attempt On Buhari?AllAfrica.com
Presidential Election: Who takes over Aso Rock?…PDP, APC scheme towards Osun Defender
Daily Times Nigeria
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Why must we involve the President? – BusinessDay


Nigerian Tribune

Why must we involve the President?
BusinessDay
The Tribune last Sunday quoted an unidentified APC official as saying in respect of the political fate of Admiral Nyako (rtd) and Alhaji Al – Makura in Adamawa and Nasarawa states respectively, “we cannot afford to lie low with the PDP. The plot is to paint the …
PDP, APC scheme towards 2015The Punch
2015: Battle shifts to Western nationsNigerian Tribune
Assasination Attempt On Buhari?AllAfrica.com
Daily Times Nigeria
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Jonathan in telephone conversation with Buhari – Nigerian Tribune


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Jonathan in telephone conversation with Buhari
Nigerian Tribune
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, put a call through to former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari, to commiserate with him over the bomb blasts that nearly hit him in Kaduna, on Wednesday. The president, according to sources close to the …
Assasination Attempt on Buhari?THISDAY Live
This bloodletting must stop –IBBDaily Sun
EXCLUSIVE: IBB flays attack on Buhari, opens up, says this bloodletting must Osun Defender
spyghana.com –Daily Times Nigeria
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Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill district head, 15 others – The Guardian Nigeria


The Guardian Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill district head, 15 others
The Guardian Nigeria
GUNMEN suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gambouru border town and Garubula village in Biu Local Council and killed the District Head, Ibrahim Dawi, 14 villagers and a palace guard, while he was attempting to flee for safety on Wednesday …
Boko Haram kills 12 in NigeriaZee News
Schoolgirls: FG charged on quick rescue missionNigerian Tribune
Traditional Ruler, 11 Others Killed In Fresh Boko Haram AttackCHANNELS
Daily Times Nigeria –gulfnews.com
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Woman dies in Kano blast – The Guardian Nigeria


CHANNELS

Woman dies in Kano blast
The Guardian Nigeria
ONE woman was confirmed dead and eight others sustained various degrees of injury in a bomb blast in the New Road Motor Park, Kano. The bomb was said to have been concealed in a refrigerator that was among other loads to be carried by luxury buses …
Blast Rocks Bus Station in North Nigerian City of Kano: WitnessesNDTV
Another Bomb Attack: Explosion Rocks Kano in NigeriaPrensa Latina
`Blast rocks bus station in north Nigerian city of Kano`Zee News
SaharaReporters.com –Bloomberg
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com


CHANNELS

Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station
Chron.com
KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Aderenle Shinaba blamed the attack on "terrorists" that entered the motor …
Blast rocks bus station in NigeriaThe Sun Daily
Bomb explosion hits motor park in KanoBusinessDay
Bomb blast rocks KanoThe Guardian Nigeria
CHANNELS –News24
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com


CHANNELS

Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station
Chron.com
KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Aderenle Shinaba blamed the attack on "terrorists" that entered the motor …
Blast rocks bus station in NigeriaThe Sun Daily
Bomb explosion hits motor park in KanoBusinessDay
Bomb blast rocks KanoThe Guardian Nigeria
CHANNELS –News24
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com


CHANNELS

Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station
Chron.com
KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Aderenle Shinaba blamed the attack on "terrorists" that entered the motor …
Blast rocks bus station in NigeriaThe Sun Daily
Bomb explosion hits motor park in KanoBusinessDay
Bomb blast rocks KanoThe Guardian Nigeria
CHANNELS –News24
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Nigeria, Cameroon, Others Deploy 2800 Troops Against Boko Haram – CHANNELS


CHANNELS

Nigeria, Cameroon, Others Deploy 2800 Troops Against Boko Haram
CHANNELS
boko haram 2 Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have agreed to quickly form a new force that would comprise 2,800 soldiers to fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The defence ministers of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger said they would contribute …
Shocking failure to rescue the girlsgulfnews.com
Chibok girls: Malala's visit opens more twistsDaily Sun
World Bank: Boko Haram Stalls African Aid ProjectsVoice of America
Nigerian Bulletin
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Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader – Daily Times Nigeria

Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader
Daily Times Nigeria
The crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly which led to the impeachment of the former speaker, Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku on Monday, took a new twist when some gunmen about two hours ago within Abakaliki metropolis kidnapped the majority …
Breaking: Ebonyi Assembly Majority Leader KidnappedNigerian Bulletin
Ebonyi Parallel Assembly Sits, Recalls Suspended MembersLeadership Newspapers

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Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader – Daily Times Nigeria

Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader
Daily Times Nigeria
The crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly which led to the impeachment of the former speaker, Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku on Monday, took a new twist when some gunmen about two hours ago within Abakaliki metropolis kidnapped the majority …
Breaking: Ebonyi Assembly Majority Leader KidnappedNigerian Bulletin
Ebonyi Parallel Assembly Sits, Recalls Suspended MembersLeadership Newspapers

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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com


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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence
spyghana.com
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Chidi Nkwonta, told newsmen that the decision followed the …
FRSC to enforce new drivers' licence, Number plate August 1Nigerian Observer

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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com


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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence
spyghana.com
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Chidi Nkwonta, told newsmen that the decision followed the …
FRSC to enforce new drivers' licence, Number plate August 1Nigerian Observer

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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com


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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence
spyghana.com
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Chidi Nkwonta, told newsmen that the decision followed the …
FRSC to enforce new drivers' licence, Number plate August 1Nigerian Observer

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APC petitions Jonathan, alleges plot to kill Aregbesola – Osun Defender


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APC petitions Jonathan, alleges plot to kill Aregbesola
Osun Defender
The All Progressives Congress has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan over an alleged plot to assassinate Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Also, the party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party was planning to arrest its notable leaders ahead of the …
APC Accuses PDP, INEC Of Plot To Rig Osun Governorship ElectionsDaily Times Nigeria
Opon Imo caused Osun poor WAEC results; I will return 6-3-3-4 education policy DailyPost Nigeria
APC wants Osun gov election shifted if…Nigerian Tribune
Leadership Newspapers –Daily Sun
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Kaduna Bombing: Yero Visits Buhari, Scene of Blast – CHANNELS


Osun Defender

Kaduna Bombing: Yero Visits Buhari, Scene of Blast
CHANNELS
yero The Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Yero, has visited the scenes of Wednesday's bomb blast at Kawo and Alkilu road that claimed at least 72 lives. Yero, who arrived the scene of the blasts at about 10.am, was briefed at the spots where the two bombs …
Bomb Blast – Kaduna Govt. Imposes 24-Hr CurfewVanguard
Kaduna Explosions – Governor Yero Declares 24-Hour CurfewPremium Times
24-Hour Curfew in Kaduna as Suicide Bombers Kill 80The Streetjournal
Osun Defender
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Air Force Officers Disrupts Activities at Lagos Airport – Vanguard


WorldStage

Air Force Officers Disrupts Activities at Lagos Airport
Vanguard
Lagos — ARMED officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force attached to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday disrupted commercial activities at the airport, searching and demanding for identification cards, ID cards of intending …
Bomb Scare: Air Force Raids Lagos Airport on Security Tip-offTHISDAY Live
Airforce personnel invade Lagos airport, destroy facilitiesNigerian Tribune
AirForce officials raid Lagos airportWorldStage

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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com


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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri
StarAfrica.com
The Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria's Minister of Interior Abba Moro, enjoined all Muslims and …
Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday Public HolidaysAllAfrica.com
Eid-el-fitri: FG declares July 28, 29 public holidaysNigerian Tribune
Eid-el-fitri: Nigerian Govt. declares Monday, Tuesday public holidaysPremium Times

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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com


StarAfrica.com

Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri
StarAfrica.com
The Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria's Minister of Interior Abba Moro, enjoined all Muslims and …
Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday Public HolidaysAllAfrica.com
Eid-el-fitri: FG declares July 28, 29 public holidaysNigerian Tribune
Eid-el-fitri: Nigerian Govt. declares Monday, Tuesday public holidaysPremium Times

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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com


StarAfrica.com

Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri
StarAfrica.com
The Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria's Minister of Interior Abba Moro, enjoined all Muslims and …
Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday Public HolidaysAllAfrica.com
Eid-el-fitri: FG declares July 28, 29 public holidaysNigerian Tribune
Eid-el-fitri: Nigerian Govt. declares Monday, Tuesday public holidaysPremium Times

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DHQ: Only One Body Recovered from NAF Helicopter Crash, Others Alive – THISDAY Live


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DHQ: Only One Body Recovered from NAF Helicopter Crash, Others Alive
THISDAY Live
The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade disclosed this in a statement Wednesday with cheering news the technician crew previously declared missing has been found alive. Olukolade stated: "Only one body has so far been …
NAF chopper crash: One more body recoveredDaily Sun
Missing Air Force Crew Member Found Alive – DHQVanguard
Crashed NAF Helicopter's Missing Crew Member Found AliveThe Guardian
DailyPost Nigeria –Premium Times –Newstime Africa
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90 passengers escape death at Aminu Kano Airport – DailyPost Nigeria


DailyPost Nigeria

90 passengers escape death at Aminu Kano Airport
DailyPost Nigeria
turkish Tragedy was averted on Tuesday night when over 90 passengers aboard Istanbul bound Turkish Airline narrowly escaped death at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport when a petrol tanker refuelling the plane reportedly caught fire. The incident …
173 Turkish Airline passengers escape death in KanoNigerian Tribune

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