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Igbo governors proscribed IPOB first, not Aso Rock – IPOB
Vanguard …carpets Igbo Governors and politicians for keeping sealed lips. IPOB berates Ohaneze Ndigbo for attempting to take glory for release of IPOB women. By Chimaobi Nwaiwu -Nnewi The Indigenous People of Biafra has berated the leadership of Ohaneze … Arrested IPOB Women: May Our Endurance Not Be Stretched To The Limit, Says Ohanaeze President |
Obaseki visits APC leader, Amegor over son’s death – Vanguard
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Obaseki visits APC leader, Amegor over son's death
Vanguard The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has paid a condolence visit to the Edo South Senatorial leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Gentleman Amegor, over the death of his son, Uyi Amegor. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Edo … APC leaders condemn attack on Gov Obaseki Esan APC leaders condemn attack on Obaseki |
2019 election: Bishop Idahosa warns Nigerians – Daily Post Nigeria
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2019 election: Bishop Idahosa warns Nigerians
Daily Post Nigeria Presiding Bishop of God First Ministries, Bishop Isaac Idahosa has declared that prayers alone would not enthrone good leaders in the country. He asked Nigerians to get their PVC ahead of the 2019 general elections. Idahosa made the call on Saturday in … Idahosa condemns farmers/herdsmen clashes Don't complain of bad governance without PVCs – Idahosa Prayers only won't give you good leaders – Bishop tells Nigerians |
‘Buratai’s transparency turned tide against Boko Haram terrorists’ – Vanguard
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'Buratai's transparency turned tide against Boko Haram terrorists'
Vanguard Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutnant General TY Buratai, has continued to receive commendations for his transparent handling of the war against terrorism in the country. The most recent of these commendations came from a researcher in conflict … Army reads riot act to troops, says mutiny will not be condoned I want to be soldier, kill at least 1000 Boko Haram terrorists –12-year-old IDP Nigerian Army reads riot act to troops, warns against mutiny |
Banditry: What’s happening in area of operations disgraceful- Buhari – Vanguard
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Banditry: What's happening in area of operations disgraceful- Buhari
Vanguard …donates 5 bulls to troops. President Buhari interacting with troops deployed to curb the activities of bandits and criminals in Zamfara and neighbouring states under Operations Sharan Daji and Diran Mikiya, at Katsina Airport shortly before … Killings: Buhari blows hot over banditry, charges soldiers to be ruthless Be ruthless to bandits, others, Buhari tells troops Deal ruthlessly with bandits, Buhari orders military |
Kogi PDP moves against impunity, rejects automatic ticket for aspirants in 2019 – Daily Post Nigeria
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Kogi PDP moves against impunity, rejects automatic ticket for aspirants in 2019
Daily Post Nigeria The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kogi West Senatorial District says no aspirant would be granted automatic ticket for the 2019 general elections. This decision was taken on Friday at the residence of General David Jemibewon, a member of the board … Presidency: Should PDP pick a candidate from North West? Kogi West senate: PDP rules out automatic ticket for aspirants Kogi West Senate: PDP insists no automatic ticket |
Gov. Ortom reacts as NUJ chairman dies in Benue – Daily Post Nigeria
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Gov. Ortom reacts as NUJ chairman dies in Benue
Daily Post Nigeria Comrade David Ukuma, the newly inaugurated chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Benue State chapter, is dead. Ukuma, who was until his demise a senior reporter with Radio Benue, passed away Saturday after a brief illness. A member of the … Benue NUJ loses chairman Ortom Commiserates With NUJ Over Death Of Benue Chairman, Ukuma Ortom Condoles Benue NUJ Over Death Of Chairman |
I killed my monarch to reclaim my throne — Suspect – Vanguard
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I killed my monarch to reclaim my throne — Suspect
Vanguard By Rotimi Ojomoyela. Ado Ekiti. A murder suspect, who was accused of killing a traditional ruler in Ekiti State, Mr Omoniyi Ademola, yesterday disclosed that he decided to murder his king to enable him to reclaim the throne. Lagos LG boss 'rubbishes' Fayose's achievement in a tweet I killed the king to claim his throne — Suspect 'My Family Chose me To Be King, Says Man Who Killed Ekiti Traditional Ruler |
Shehu Sani declares support for Buhari, gives reasons for remaining in APC – Daily Trust
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Shehu Sani declares support for Buhari, gives reasons for remaining in APC
Daily Trust According to TheCable, an online newspaper, Shehu Sani who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state on Thursday said they spoke about the need for the party to be united. 800m trek not meant to score cheap political point, says President Nigerians 'backlash' Buhari for calling 'Daura' his constituency Buhari Meets Former Classmates In Daura |
Uduaghan’s exit shocks PDP, APC excited – Vanguard
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Uduaghan's exit shocks PDP, APC excited
Vanguard *AMORI: His departure a political minus to Ibori political family *OGBORU: He'll be an asset to APC *OJOUGBOH: PDP on its last legs in Delta with his exit. By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South & Perez Brisibe … 2019: I will re-unite my people, end crisis – Taraba APC governorship aspirant Battle for governorship seats heats up in States |
Ayefele’s N800m music house: A litany of politically-motivated demolitions – Vanguard
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Ayefele's N800m music house: A litany of politically-motivated demolitions
Vanguard By Clifford Ndujihe. AFTER days of misgivings, claims and counter-claims over the Oyo State Government's last Sunday demolition of a part of the N800 million music house of popular gospel artiste, Evangelist Yinka Ayefele, the polity is now calm. Fresh FM: NLC tells Ajimobi to compensate Yinka Ayefele, apologise to musician Ayefele speaks about meeting with Ajimobi Ajimobi's Giant Strides In Folly |
Lagos CP suspends DPO for raiding Muslim adherents, bribery – The Punch
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Lagos CP suspends DPO for raiding Muslim adherents, bribery
The Punch Samson Folarin. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, has suspended the Divisional Police Officer, Pen Cinema Police Division, Harrison Nwabuisi. Nwabuisi, a Superintendent of Police, was alleged to have led his men to raid Alimi … Police recall DPO over alleged corruption Breaking: Lagos CP Sacks DPO For Alleged Corrupt Practices Lagos CP removes DPO, orders probe over alleged illegal raids, extortion |
BENUE: Our chances brighter without Ortom, APC vows boasts as Akume’s kinsmen pledge loyalty to PDP – Vanguard
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BENUE: Our chances brighter without Ortom, APC vows boasts as Akume's kinsmen pledge loyalty to PDP
Vanguard By Peter Duru, Makurdi. Perhaps Governor Samuel Ortom may have once again caught his political groove since defecting from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, few weeks back. Herdsmen plotting to kill me, Gov Ortom raises alarm Herdsmen planning to kill me, Ortom cries out My life under threat, says Ortom |
IGP Idris gives new order to SARS – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
IGP Idris gives new order to SARS
Daily Post Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to wear police uniforms with full identification, pending the launch of new FSARS uniform. SARS Overhaul: Operatives To Wear Uniform, Restricted To Robbery, Kidnap Cases #EndSars: IG Orders SARS Operatives to Wear Proper Police Uniform BREAKING: Nigeria Police Announce Massive Overhaul Of SARS Unit |
Why I trekked over 800 metres on Sallah Day – President Buhari – Vanguard
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Why I trekked over 800 metres on Sallah Day – President Buhari
Vanguard President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his long distance trekking on Sallah day was not about testing his physical fitness but to show respect to thousands of people who wanted to greet him on the fateful day. Buhari. The President stated this when … 'Nigeria Won't Survive Another Looting Spree If PMB Loses' APC victories in recent by-elections, sign of things to come in 2019 – Buhari Nigeria, Atiku and the Mandela option, by Ethelbert Okere |
Killings: Kaduna State Govt. imposes curfew on two communities – Vanguard
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Killings: Kaduna State Govt. imposes curfew on two communities
Vanguard The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew on Kwaru and Ungwan Yero communities in the Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state with effect from Friday. Nasir el-Rufai. This followed the killing of two youths in the … Kaduna: El-Rufai imposes curfew after deadly clash Two killed in Kaduna violence; El-Rufai visits families, declares curfew Communal Clash: El-Rufai Visits Families Of Slain Victims, Imposes Curfew |
DPO removed over allegations of corruption – Daily Trust
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DPO removed over allegations of corruption
Daily Trust The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Pen Cinema Police station, Harrison Nwabuisi, has been removed over allegations bordering around corruption. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, yesterday directed for his removal over a … CP warns FSARS operatives against disobedience of IG's directives DPO recalled over corruption allegation Lagos CP warns FSARS operatives over disobedience |
2019: Akpabio is not God – Gov Udom – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
2019: Akpabio is not God – Gov Udom
Daily Post Nigeria Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that his predecessor, Senator Godswill Akpabio is not God and cannot stop his second term aspiration. Emmanuel, who said this on Friday shortly after his declaration for second term at the Godswill … Akwa Ibom 2019: Gov Emmanuel declares for second term, taunts Akpabio Gov. Emmanuel declares for second term 2019: Gov. Emmanuel declares for second term |
IGP Idris orders Fani-Kayode to appear for questioning – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
IGP Idris orders Fani-Kayode to appear for questioning
Daily Post Nigeria Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been invited for questioning by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Fani- Kayode was invited for allegedly engaging in 'conspiracy, criminal defamation, inciting publication, injurious … Breaking: IGP summons Fani-Kayode Police invite Fani-Kayode over alleged criminal publication Police invite Fani Kayode over alleged conspiracy and criminal publication |
Benue: How herdsmen are ‘planning to kidnap, kill me’ – Governor Ortom – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Benue: How herdsmen are 'planning to kidnap, kill me' – Governor Ortom
Daily Post Nigeria Report reaching DAILY POST has it that plans are underway to assassinate the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom along the Lafia-Makurdi Road by unknown political opponents. A DAILY POST source claimed that some political opponents working for top … Militant herdsmen planning to kidnap, kill me – Gov. Ortom Ortom: “Herdsmen have concluded plans to kidnap and kill me” JUST IN: Herdsmen planning to kill me – Ortom cries out |
Youths Set Police Station Ablaze In Osun – CHANNELS TELEVISION
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Youths Set Police Station Ablaze In Osun
CHANNELS TELEVISION Some youths in Iwo community, Osun State on Friday morning set ablaze a police station located at Adeeke area of the state. The angry youths reportedly set the police station on fire following the murder of a student identified as Tunde Nafiu. The … BREAKING: Youths raze police station over alleged shooting of undergraduate by SARS BREAKING: Osun Youth Set Police Station Ablaze Over 'Killing Of Student By SARS' SARS officer reportedly kills student of Osun State Polytechnic |
PDP Reps reveal what will happen if Dogara is impeached – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
PDP Reps reveal what will happen if Dogara is impeached
Daily Post Nigeria The Parliamentary Democrats Group (PDG), a group in the House of Representatives has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the lower legislative chamber, against an alleged move to remove Yakubu Dogara as Speaker. There is no crack in our ranks — Abdulmumin Jibrin Your 2019 ambitions distracting us, PDP Reps tell warring APC groups Jibrin: No Crack In APC Caucus Even Though We Have 'Internal Issues' |
Demolition: War over as Ajimobi, Ayefele embrace after peace parley – Vanguard
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Demolition: War over as Ajimobi, Ayefele embrace after peace parley
Vanguard By Ola Ajayi. IBADAN— GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, yesterday, assured popular gospel artiste, Evangelist Yinka Ayefele, whose music studio was demolished on Sunday, that his government would take steps that would put smiles on his face. Ajimobi reads riot act to NURTW over chairman's death Ajimobi's Giant Strides In Folly, By Azu Ishiekwene Ajimobi, Alaafin, Ayefele to resolve face-off over Music House demolition |
Outrage in South East over Python Dance 3 – Daily Sun
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Outrage in South East over Python Dance 3
Daily Sun “The Operation Python Dance III should be sent to the areas where there are massive killings like in the northern part of the country…” David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi and Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha. Anger and condemnation have greeted the proposed … NBA, cleric, CLO raise alarm over Operation Python Dance 3 Southeast rejects proposed Python Dance 3 |
Lagos Airport: It’s not first time I returned lost items – Daniel – Daily Sun
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Lagos Airport: It's not first time I returned lost items – Daniel
Daily Sun Speaking with journalists at an event to reward the duo, Daniel explained that he had returned several sums of money recovered in the cause of his duty… Louis Ibah. Mr. Achi Daniel, the junior security guard of Halogen Security Limited, who found an … “I've always returned lost items,” says man who found missing bag at Lagos airport I Was Mocked And Tagged 'Stupid', Says Airport Security Who Returned Bag Containing 'A Huge Amount Of Dollars' Halogen rewards honest guards with money, scholarship |
Akpabio’s echoes of war – Vanguard
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Akpabio's echoes of war
Vanguard By John Edet. FOR many Nigerians, the events of the Second World War are distant tales that bear little impact on the developmental challenges of our country. With the exception of Nigerians who were recruited to serve in the British Army many of who … PDP Dismisses Rumour Of Crisis In Kogi …Plots Akpabio's Fall Over Hitler Comment APC Can't Go Far In Akwa Ibom With Akpabio – Attah |
South-East, just like other geo-political zones, got N16.6bn worth of projects – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard
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South-East, just like other geo-political zones, got N16.6bn worth of projects – Lai Mohammed
Vanguard Ilorin – The Federal Government has described the South-East Governors' allegation of infrastructural neglect of their zone as “incorrect, unfair and flew in the face of available evidence”. Lai Mohammed. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji … FG replies South-east governors, says 69 federal projects executed in region FG has 69 ongoing infrastructural projects in South-East – Minister FG working on 69 infrastructural projects in the south east – Minister |
Names of 107 IPOB women arrested in Owerri – Pulse Nigeria
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Names of 107 IPOB women arrested in Owerri
Pulse Nigeria play. IPOB women arrested and jailed in Owerri, Imo state. (Twitter). news. On Friday, August 17, 2018, some women took to the streets of Owerri, the Imo state capital, to protest the disappearance of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the secessionist group … Detained pro-Biafra women to undergo pregnancy test Detained IPOB women moved out of Owerri prison Diaspora Ndigbo decry detention of 114 IPOB women |
There was terrorist attack in Borno around sallah break, Osuntokun insists – The Punch
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There was terrorist attack in Borno around sallah break, Osuntokun insists
The Punch Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja. The spokesman for the Coalition for Nigeria Movement, Mr. Akin Osuntokun, has replied the Media Adviser to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, insisting that there was a terrorist attack around the Sallah holiday. Citing Reuters … Presidency attacks Osuntokun over claim of Sallah Day bombing Presidency Refutes Bomb Blast Report |
Breaking: At last, Uduaghan confirms plan to dump PDP for APC – Vanguard
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Breaking: At last, Uduaghan confirms plan to dump PDP for APC
Vanguard By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South. ASABA- FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Udaughan, has finally confirmed that he will dump the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. APC ex-BoT member, Nkire joins PDP Gov. Lalong's government loses APC chieftain to PDP Nkire defects from APC to PDP |
Buhari carpets his critics, APC chieftains who joined PDP – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Buhari carpets his critics, APC chieftains who joined PDP
Daily Post Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Daura said the combined efforts of defectors and their supporters in the opposition will not distract his administration from the good work it is doing for the benefit and development of Nigeria. Your administration is approved by God, Okorocha tells Buhari Tinubu gives more reasons why Nigerians must vote back Buhari Buhari's Administration 'Approved By God', Says Okorocha |
Third Mainland bridge closure: FRSC, LASTMA assure free flow of traffic – Vanguard
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Third Mainland bridge closure: FRSC, LASTMA assure free flow of traffic
Vanguard Lagos – The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), Lagos State Command on Thursday, assured residents of the state of free flow of traffic, in spite the temporary closure of the third mainland bridge. Third Mainland. *Third mainland bride. Mr Hyginus Omeje … Third Mainland Bridge To Be Closed By Midnight As Government Announces Alternative Routes CONFUSION: Road Users Abandon Third Mainland Bridge Hours Earlier Than Intended Closure Date Third Mainland Bridge to be shut temporarily from today till Sunday (See Alternative Routes) |
Buhari still under pressure to reinstate ex-DSS DG, Daura – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Buhari still under pressure to reinstate ex-DSS DG, Daura
Daily Post Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly under pressure to reinstate the sacked Department of State Service (DSS) Director-General, Lawal Daura. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who was in acting capacity while Buhari was in London, fired Daura … Buhari Rules Out Return Of Daura, Sacked DSS Boss Daura, Ex-DSS Boss Will Not Return – Buhari |
Saraki, Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce make grand entry into Ojude-Oba – Vanguard
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Saraki, Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce make grand entry into Ojude-Oba
Vanguard Ijebu-Ode (Ogun) – Senate President Bukola Saraki, alongside fellow senators, Dino Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce and others arrived at the venue of the Ojude-Oba amidst wild jubilation from guests. Saraki The defected senator, Saraki arrived at the Oba … Saraki, Melaye, Murray-Bruce make grand entry into Ojude-Oba PHOTOS: Saraki, Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce attend Ojude-Oba Ojude Oba: Saraki seeks unity, religious tolerance among Nigerians |
PHOTOS: Saraki, Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce attend Ojude-Oba – The Punch
The Punch |
PHOTOS: Saraki, Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce attend Ojude-Oba
The Punch Senate President, Bukola Saraki, alongside fellow senators, Dino Melaye, Ben-Murray Bruce, others arrived the venue of the Ojude-Oba amidst wild jubilation from guests. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the recently decamped senator, Saraki … |
Buhari can override National Assembly on 2019 election budget — Sagay – Premium Times
Premium Times |
Buhari can override National Assembly on 2019 election budget — Sagay
Premium Times The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, has said the federal government can fund the 2019 general election by invoking the “doctrine of necessity” should the National Assembly fail to pass the budget. 2019: How Buhari can fund election without National Assembly approval – Sagay Sagay Advises FG To Fund INEC's 2019 Election Budget Without National Assembly's Approval Sagay: How FG can fund 2019 polls without n'assembly's approval |
APC chieftain mocks Abe as Tinubu, Oshiomhole shun secretariat opening – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
APC chieftain mocks Abe as Tinubu, Oshiomhole shun secretariat opening
Daily Post Nigeria A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has commended the party's national leader, Bola Tinubu, national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and others for shunning the opening of “an illegal Rivers APC Parallel … Reschedule Congress: C'River APC gets new exco, as Usani group boycotts exercise APC faction defies court order, hold congress in C' River Minister kicks as APC inaugurates new C'River exco |
Buhari ignores pressure to reinstate Daura, ex-DSS boss – Vanguard
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Buhari ignores pressure to reinstate Daura, ex-DSS boss
Vanguard President Muhammadu Buhari is reported to have ignored pressure for the reinstatement of sacked Director-General of Department of State Service (DSS), Mr Lawal Daura. Daura. The Nation said that President had foreclosed the recall despite pressure from … APC's arrogance will lead to politicial suicide – Sowore Why Buhari's '800m walk' makes both his health and age legitimate campaign issues "Treasury looters have eaten Nigeria's seed of growth for breakfast"—Tinubu |
Ekweremadu reiterates call for single term for president, govs – Vanguard
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Ekweremadu reiterates call for single term for president, govs
Vanguard By Henry Umoru. ABUJA—DEPUTY Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has reiterated his call for a single term for the president and governors. Ekweremadu. Ekweremadu in his Facebook post yesterday said, “As is always the case, Nigeria's political … Ekweremadu wants single tenure revisited after 2019 polls Ekweremadu restates call for single term for President, govs Six-year term okay, says Ekweremadu |
Kwankwanso laughs off Ganduje’s claim on visit to Kano – Vanguard
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Kwankwanso laughs off Ganduje's claim on visit to Kano
Vanguard By Abdulmumin Murtala. Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso has laughed off the challenge from Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to enter Kano, describing his successor and one time protégée as a political spoiler hanging on to President Muhammadu Buhari for … 2019: Ganduje woos women to vote for Buhari Kano to partner experts on implementation of health policies |
Buhari in closed door meetings with Governors, Kalu, Lalong, others in Daura – The Eagle Online
The Eagle Online |
Buhari in closed door meetings with Governors, Kalu, Lalong, others in Daura
The Eagle Online The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governors and Kalu met with the president separately behind closed doors at the president's private residence. By The Eagle Online On Aug 22, 2018 Last updated Aug 23, 2018. 2 2. Governor Ibikunle Amosun of … Buhari receives governors, other dignitaries in Daura Aisha Buhari donates food, grinding machines in Daura Daura Emirate names Kalu Hausa Ambassador Plenipotentiary |
APC keeps mum as Reps groups move against Gbajabiamila – Vanguard
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APC keeps mum as Reps groups move against Gbajabiamila
Vanguard By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA — A coalition of disparate forces within the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commenced moves to remove Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as the leader of the House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila. The members, Vanguard … 2019: Leadership tussle threatens Reps APC caucus Dogara: The last man standing |
Sowore Wants To Debate Buhari, Other Presidential Aspirants – CHANNELS TELEVISION
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Sowore Wants To Debate Buhari, Other Presidential Aspirants
CHANNELS TELEVISION Presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has expressed the desire to debate President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other presidential aspirants. Sowore said this on Wednesday … |
Obaseki expresses shock over LG Vice Chairman”s death – Pulse Nigeria
Pulse Nigeria |
Obaseki expresses shock over LG Vice Chairman”s death
Pulse Nigeria Obaseki expressed his feeling in a statement by Mr Crusoa Osagie, his media aide in Benin on Wednesday. Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 3 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail … Edo loses local gov't vice chairman, Obaseki commiserates with family, party Edo council vice chairman dies six months after he was sworn in Uyi Amegor's death, rude shock – Obaseki |
2019: PDP will win, I am sure – Saraki – Vanguard
Vanguard |
2019: PDP will win, I am sure – Saraki
Vanguard Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday boasted that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the 2019 presidential elections. Saraki said this in Ilorin at a meeting with PDP members who came from the 16 local government areas of … Saraki Meets With PDP Members In Kwara, Calls For Unity PDP will produce next president ― Saraki Remain unted, Saraki urges PDP members in Kwara |
Tears as Oyo NURTW boss ‘Fele’ laid to rest – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Tears as Oyo NURTW boss 'Fele' laid to rest
Vanguard By Adeola Badru. IBADAN-TEARS and anguish from family members, colleagues and associates rented the air as the South West and Oyo State Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde, popularly known as … Oyo NURTW boss buried in Ibadan amid tears Ex-NURTW boss, Oyerinde buried amidst tears Fele, Oyo NURTW boss buried amid tears |
CAN bemoans killings of Catholic priest, Baptist pastor – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
CAN bemoans killings of Catholic priest, Baptist pastor
Daily Post Nigeria The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has commiserated with the leaderships of the Roman Catholic Church and the Nigerian Baptist Convention over the killing of two of their clerics by some unknown gunmen in Abuja and Kaduna State. CAN calls for arrest, prosecution of persons behind killing of 2 clerics CAN condemns killing of two clerics in Abuja, Kaduna CAN: Nigeria's security situation unacceptable |
Sagay: FG can invoke doctrine of necessity to fund 2019 election – The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper |
Sagay: FG can invoke doctrine of necessity to fund 2019 election
The Nation Newspaper Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC) Chairman Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) on Wednesday said the Federal Government could fund next year's general election by invoking the doctrine of necessity should the National Assembly fail to pass … INEC Budget: CSO cautions against playing politics with 2019 general elections Disguised Political Campaigns In Kwara Electoral violence, vote-buying and Nigeria's future elections |
Amnesty: Ondo ex-militants vow to return to criminal activities – The Punch
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Amnesty: Ondo ex-militants vow to return to criminal activities
The Punch Peter Dada, Akure. Some ex-militants in Ondo State on Wednesday lamented that the state government has failed to fulfil its promise of including them into the amnesty programme of the Federal government after they had surrendered their arms. Ex-militants threaten showdown with Ondo govt |
Hoodlums set fire on Imo Magistrate court – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Hoodlums set fire on Imo Magistrate court
Vanguard By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI. An unspecified number of suspected gunmen, have reportedly burnt files and record books of Chief Magistrate Court 1 and Senior Magistrate Court 2 in Orlu, Imo State. California-fire. Vanguguard gathered yestetday that the … Youths set Imo Magistrates' Court on fire Hoodlums set Imo Magistrate Court on fire Imo court set ablaze by irate youths |
Kwara Governor’s aide resigns – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Kwara Governor's aide resigns
Daily Post Nigeria Mr. Sunday Ogunniyi, the Special Assistant on Environmental Services to the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has resigned his appointment. Ogunniyi's resignation letter to the governor tendered through the office of the Secretary to the Kwara … Kwara gov's Aide files contempt of court case against IGP Offa robbery: Kwara governor's aide sues IGP over his detention Kwara Gov's Aide Resigns Amidst Defection Rumours |
Alimikhena flays attacks on Oshiomhole’s leadership style – Vanguard
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Alimikhena flays attacks on Oshiomhole's leadership style
Vanguard By Gabriel Enogholase. BENIN—SENATE Deputy Whip, Senator Francis Alimikhena, has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and those criticising the moves and activities of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Adams … Migrating politicians and 2019 presidential race Too many chiefs in PDP 2019: PDP speaks on being in 'dilemma' over picking Presidential candidate |
Yinka Ayefela: ‘Your curses won’t affect me’ – Oyo Gov, Ajimobi replies critics – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Yinka Ayefela: 'Your curses won't affect me' – Oyo Gov, Ajimobi replies critics
Daily Post Nigeria The Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday claimed that he has dedicated his entire life serving humanity. He, therefore, declared that no matter the curse placed on him by anybody or group of persons, it will not affect him. The government was … Ajimobi and the Ayefele affair Ajimobi: That Ayefele has bad legs does not mean he must break laws + video Curses can't affect me – Ajimobi |
Angry Edo youths stone Governor Obaseki – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Angry Edo youths stone Governor Obaseki
Daily Post Nigeria Some youths in Edo State, yesterday pelted the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, with stones at the Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the incident happened in Irrua where Obaseki had gone to consult with leaders of the … Esan youths attack Obaseki's convoy Esan group in Diaspora backs APC candidate for Senate Youths attack Obaseki's convoy, allege marginalisation |
NASS crisis: What we’ll do to Saraki if he refuses to resign – Miyetti Allah – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
NASS crisis: What we'll do to Saraki if he refuses to resign – Miyetti Allah
Daily Post Nigeria The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders' Association has called on the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to resign from office. The association said the President would be forced out of office if he refuses to resign his position immediately. The national … Miyetti Allah disowns Tsav, warns Benue gov Miyetti Allah to Saraki: Resign or we will force you out Resign or we will force you out – Miyetti Allah reportedly tells Saraki |
Uneasy silence over $500 million new terminals at Lagos, Abuja airports – Guardian (blog)
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Uneasy silence over $500 million new terminals at Lagos, Abuja airports
Guardian (blog) The Chinese and Nigerian governments in 2013 struck a loan deal to build four new airport terminals in Nigeria. On paper, it was a fairly good deal in the light of gross infrastructure deficit and inadequate funding to fix it. But there is more to … |
CBN worker begged me to kill him, says murder suspect – The Punch
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CBN worker begged me to kill him, says murder suspect
The Punch Adelani Adepegba, Abuja. The police in Abuja have arrested two suspected killers of a Central Bank of Nigeria worker, Michael Iorkohol, 47, who was declared missing by his family before his remains were found in Piyako community in Abuja. The suspects … |
What Shehu Sani said about death of Kaduna Pastor – Daily Post Nigeria
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What Shehu Sani said about death of Kaduna Pastor
Daily Post Nigeria The Senator representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Shehu Sani on Tuesday reacted to the killing and of Pastor Hosea Akuchi and abduction of his wife Mrs. Talatu H. Akuchi by a group of armed men. Killers of Kaduna reverend demand N5m to release wife Suspected kidnappers kill cleric, abduct wife in Kaduna Killers of Kaduna Reverend demand N5m ransom to release abducted wife |
Chief Iwuanyanwu Passes Away – Concise News
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Chief Iwuanyanwu Passes Away
Concise News Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chyna Iwuanyanwu has passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. The Publisher of “Democracy Confidential” was a former journalist with Radio Nigeria and Champion newspaper and … Chief Iwuanyanwu is dead |
Abdulsalami advises political leaders against bitterness – Daily Sun
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Abdulsalami advises political leaders against bitterness
Daily Sun John Adams, Minna. Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has advised Nigerian leaders to stop the ongoing infighting among them and face real business of governance, which is expected of them. General Abdulsalami said Nigeria leaders … 2019 elections: What politicians should do – Abdulsalami Abubakar Politics should not be do or die affair- Gen. Abdulsalami Shun do-or-die politics, Gen Abdulsalami advises politicians |
South West NURTW boss dies in Abuja hospital Tuesday – Daily Sun
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South West NURTW boss dies in Abuja hospital Tuesday
Daily Sun Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan. The South West Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde, fondly called 'Fele' is dead. Oyerinde was also the chairman of the union in Oyo State. He was said to have died, on Tuesday … Oyo NURTW V/chair takes over as Fele dies of protracted illness Oyo NURTW chairman's death depressing, tragic– Ajimobi Oyo NURTW boss, Fele, is dead |
Accident kills 11, injures 16 in Niger – Vanguard
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Accident kills 11, injures 16 in Niger
Vanguard Kontagora – No fewer than 11 people were feared dead in an auto crash involving a bus, Toyota Corolla and a Hilux van on Ibeto/Kontagora Road in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger on Tuesday. Malam Abdullahi Ibrahim, Federal Road Safety … |
2019 election: Don’t return to Egypt – FG tells Nigerians – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
2019 election: Don't return to Egypt – FG tells Nigerians
Daily Post Nigeria The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has urged Nigerians to resist the temptation of voting for those who will return the country to throes of massive looting. Mohammed made the appeal on Tuesday in a Sallah message delivered at … There Is No Part Of Nigeria Where Projects Are Not Ongoing – Lai Mohammed Don't Destroy What Buhari Has Spent Three Years Building, Lai Mohammed Tells Nigerians Nigerians eat expired rice meant for animals ― Lai Mohammed |
I will compete all outstanding projects – Fayose assures – Daily Post Nigeria
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I will compete all outstanding projects – Fayose assures
Daily Post Nigeria Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has reassured the people of the state that he would complete all pending projects before his tenure expires on October 16. The Governor cited in particular the multi billion Naira ultra modern market nearing … I will complete all outstanding projects, Fayose assures Ekiti Fayose pledges to complete all ongoing projects before leaving office Fayose: I'm fulfilled leaving worthy legacies behind |
Akwa Ibom APC Chairman defects to PDP – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Akwa Ibom APC Chairman defects to PDP
Daily Post Nigeria A factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State, Udoma Bob Ekarika has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ekarika, a former Commissioner for Health, declared for the PDP at Onna Township Stadium, venue of … I didn't say I regret making Udom Emmanuel governor – Akpabio When Christian leaders, women's groups shut down Uyo for Udom Emmanuel, Akpabio in war of words |
Buhari marks Eid -El-Adha with prayers, 800 metres walk – The Nation Newspaper
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Buhari marks Eid -El-Adha with prayers, 800 metres walk
The Nation Newspaper President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk and other Muslim faithful, to observe the Eid prayers at Kofar Arewa Eid Ground, Daura, Katsina State. Buhari, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant … THE STRONG PRESIDENT: Buhari treks 800 metres back home after Eid el-Kabir prayer Buhari performs Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, treks 800 metres back home Buhari treks 800 metres back home after Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura |
Enugu will witness transformation under APC, says party chieftain – Vanguard
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Enugu will witness transformation under APC, says party chieftain
Vanguard A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwangwu, says Enugu will witness accountable and all-inclusive governance under the party 's administration. Enugu will witness transformation under APC – Party Chieftain Enugu APC picks aide to Buhari as Ekweremadu's replacement in Senate 2019: You Have Overstayed Your Welcome In Senate – APC Tells Ekweremadu |
2019: PDP speaks on being in ‘dilemma’ over picking Presidential candidate – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
2019: PDP speaks on being in 'dilemma' over picking Presidential candidate
Daily Post Nigeria The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has maintained that it's not in dilemma over picking a Presidential candidate, ahead of 2019 election. Spokesperson of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan said contrary to insinuation, PDP was happy with the development … Kwankwaso: I Am Better Qualified For PDP's Presidential Ticket PDP Will Win 2019 Presidential Election If… – PDP Aspirant, Kwankwaso 2019: It is necessary for PDP to zone presidency to northwest – Kwankwaso |
Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Ortom reveals what Benue people must do to end crisis – Daily Post Nigeria
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Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Ortom reveals what Benue people must do to end crisis
Daily Post Nigeria The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has urged the people of the state to place the interest of the state above any factor capable of causing disunity and retrogression. In his Eid-el-Kabir message made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday morning, … FG earmarks N700m to rebuild schools, clinics in Benue Sallah: Benue, Taraba Govs Call For Peace And Patriotism Eid-El-Kabir: Ortom Speaks On How The People Of Benue Can Stop Crisis In The State |
114 pro-Biafra women arraigned in Owerri magistrate court, remanded in prison – Daily Post Nigeria
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114 pro-Biafra women arraigned in Owerri magistrate court, remanded in prison
Daily Post Nigeria The Nigerian Police, Monday arraigned 114 pro-Biafra women in an Owerri Magistrate court. The protesters were arrested Friday, August 17 during a peaceful protest to demand a date for Biafra referendum, as well as the whereabouts of IPOB leader, Mazi … Court remands 114 pro-Biafra women in prison 112 Biafra-Biafra women remanded in Owerri prison Nigeria: 112 Pro-Biafra Women Remanded in Owerri Prison |
I’m under pressure to return to Senate – Ngige – Daily Sun
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I'm under pressure to return to Senate – Ngige
Daily Sun The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has said he was under immense pressure to contest for 2019 senatorial election. While declaring he will make his stand known in two weeks time, Ngige said the pressure was coming from not … 2019: Why I'm under intense pressure to vie for Senate – Ngige I'm eyeing senatorial seat –Ngige |
Why killings persist in Nigeria – US – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Why killings persist in Nigeria – US
Daily Post Nigeria The United States has stated that killings in the Middle Belt and northern Nigeria were caused by impunity and non-prosecution of the perpetrators. Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge de Affaires, US Embassy in Nigeria, David Young, said this in a chat … Killings in Nigeria caused by reign of impunity – US Strengthen Your Laws to Deal With Killers, US Tells Nigerian Govt 'Reign of Impunity responsible for killings in Nigeria' – US |
Boko Haram go wild again, kill dozens in Borno – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Boko Haram go wild again, kill dozens in Borno
Daily Post Nigeria Boko Haram insurgents have killed scores of people in the last three days in Borno. The Police Command on Monday announced that a high number of casualties was recorded after the sect attacked Malari, Guzamala Local Government Area. UN chief demands 'swift justice' for perpetrators of Borno killings NAF fighter jets attack Boko Haram hideouts near Arra, in Borno Bring Perpetrators Of Violence To Swift Justice, UN tells FG |
EFCC to arraign Akwa Ibom Senator – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
EFCC to arraign Akwa Ibom Senator
Daily Post Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday filed charges at an Ikeja High Court against another serving senator, Albert Bassey, for allegedly receiving 12 cars worth N254 million as bribe. The 'only senator speaking for Akwa Ibom' faces N254 million bribery charges EFCC to arraign Senator for allegedly receiving N254m car gifts EFCC to arraign Akwa Ibom senator for allegedly receiving N254m car gifts |
US Embassy announces resumption date – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
US Embassy announces resumption date
Daily Post Nigeria The US embassy has announced that it will reopen its Abuja consular section on August 24 for full services for both visas and American Citizen Services (ACS). The embassy said this in a message on its website. The embassy had in a statement on August … US Embassy to reopen Abuja consular office on August 24 US embassy to reopen Abuja office on August 24 US Embassy In Abuja To Resume Full Services On August 24 |
Nigeria: Court Stops DStv From Increasing Subscription Fees – AllAfrica.com
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Nigeria: Court Stops DStv From Increasing Subscription Fees
AllAfrica.com A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday restrained Multichoice Nigeria Limited from going ahead with its recent decision to increase the subscription tariffs for DSTV, its satellite cable television service providers. The restraining order was issued … Court Restrains DStv From Raising Subscription Fees Court stops Multichoice from increasing subscription Court Stops DSTV From Increasing Subscription Fees |
Troops kill 21 armed militants in gun battle – Daily Trust
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Troops kill 21 armed militants in gun battle
Daily Trust Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have killed a total of 21 armed militants during a gun battle within the past three weeks in two separate confrontations in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Force Commander of OPWS, Major General … 21 armed herdsmen, one soldier killed in Benue gunfights – Official Troops kill 21 armed herdsmen in Benue Benue Killings: Troops kill 21 armed herdsmen, loses one soldier |
Group urges ‘patriots’ to rise up for Nigerian Army – Vanguard
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Group urges 'patriots' to rise up for Nigerian Army
Vanguard A group, Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress, has urged Nigerians to rise up and support the country's army. The group also called on what it tagged “agents of darkness” to desist from attacking the Nigerian military for the purposes of personal gains … When a government adopts falsehood as policy Middle Belt Group Condemns Incessant Attacks On Nigerian Military Air Force kills insurgents in Sambisa Forest |
APC accuses Wike, INEC of scuttling bye-election – Vanguard
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APC accuses Wike, INEC of scuttling bye-election
Vanguard Port Harcourt – The All Progressives Congress (APC), says it has facts on Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers and the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) move to scuttle the Port Harcourt Constituency 3 bye-election. Rivers State Governor … APC makes revelations on suspended Rivers election, indicts Wike, PDP INEC Suspends Rivers Bye-Election APC accuses Gov Wike of disrupting Rivers by-election |
Suspected lunatic stabs Ekiti monarch to death – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Suspected lunatic stabs Ekiti monarch to death
Daily Post Nigeria Odo-Oro-Ekiti, a community in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti was on Monday thrown into mourning after a mentally challenged person stabbed to death the traditional ruler of the community, Oba Gbadebo Ogunsakin. Confusion as mentally man stabbed Monarch to death Man stabs Ekiti monarch to death Mad man stabs monarch to death in Ekiti |
We’re worried over security in North East- FG – Vanguard
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We're worried over security in North East- FG
Vanguard As Buhari directs Security Heads to step up operations. R-L; President Muhammadu Buhari, SGF Mr Boss Mustapha, NSA Major General Babagana Munguno as President departs to Home Daura for Sallah from the Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. Boko Haram: Security report from Nigeria's North-east “worrisome” – FG Security Report From North-East Is Worrisome, Says Defence Minister Insecurity: North East reports worrisome- Defence minister |
Saraki says Tinubu is a liar, he wants to become president in 2023 – Pulse Nigeria
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Saraki says Tinubu is a liar, he wants to become president in 2023
Pulse Nigeria Saraki calls Tinubu a liar, says APC national leader had ambition to become Nigerian president in 2023. Published: 3 minutes ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Jude Egbas. Print; eMail. Saraki says Tinubu is a liar, he wanted to become president play … BREAKING: Tinubu Told Me He Doesn't Like Buhari's 'Style Of Government', Says Saraki Tinubu supports Buhari to achieve 2023 presidential ambition –Saraki Saraki to Tinubu: I won't allow you to create mischievous impression about my exit |
Oyo Govt denies knowledge of demolition of Ayefele music house – Vanguard
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Oyo Govt denies knowledge of demolition of Ayefele music house
Vanguard The Oyo State Government on Monday denied demolishing the music house of gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan. The state government, through its counsel, Mr Yomi Alliyu, made the denial when he appeared before Justice Iyabo Yerima of the State … How Yinka Ayefele became a pop culture phenomenon Demolition of Yinka Ayefele's music house not personal – Ajimobi's aide We don't know who demolished Ayefele's music house, Oyo govt's lawyer tells court |
NECO: How to check 2018 June/July results – Daily Post Nigeria
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NECO: How to check 2018 June/July results
Daily Post Nigeria The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Monday released the June/July 2018 Senior Secondary Schools Certificate Examination results. According to a statement signed by the acting Registrar of the Council, Abubakar Gana, 1,041,536 candidates sat … NECO releases results for 2018 SSCE NECO Releases 2018 SSCE Results JUST IN: NECO releases June/July 2018 SSCE results |
Alleged bombing of Borno dam by Boko Haram terrorists false – Gov Shettima – Vanguard
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Alleged bombing of Borno dam by Boko Haram terrorists false – Gov Shettima
Vanguard Gov. Kashim Shettima has dispelled speculations on Saturday that a lake in Alau town, a distance of about five km from Maiduguri, had been bombed by Boko Haram insurgents. Gov Kashim Shettima of Borno State. Following over-flow of water from the dam, … Borno denies Boko Haram attack on Alau Dam Borno Gov speaks on alleged bombing of dam by insurgents Boko Haram destroys dam near Maiduguri |
Patigi youths, elders’ll vote Buhari in 2019 – Emir Chatta – Daily Sun
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Patigi youths, elders'll vote Buhari in 2019 – Emir Chatta
Daily Sun Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin. Ahead of 2019, a first class traditional ruler in Kwara State and Emir of Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta-Umar, at the weekend, declared that, “the youths and elders of the area would vote for President Muhammadu Buhari during … Buhari, Saraki supporters in shouting match at Ilorin airport Supporters Of Buhari, Saraki In Shouting War At Ilorin Airport Drama as Buhari, Saraki supporters meet at airport – Naija.ng |
Woman stabs husband to death over alleged extramarital affair – The Punch
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Woman stabs husband to death over alleged extramarital affair
The Punch Theophilus Onojeghen, Warri. The police in Delta State have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her husband to death at Agbarha-Otor town in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Sources told our correspondent that the … Woman stabs husband dead over suspicion of keeping girlfriends Wife Stabs Husband To Death Over 'Another Woman' In Delta – OluFamous.Com Woman stabs husband to death in Delta for allegedly cheating on her |
Sallah: Police beef up security nationwide – The Punch
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Sallah: Police beef up security nationwide
The Punch Adelani Adepegba, Abuja. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered policemen to beef up security for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, said the IG had directed the implementation of a robust and … Eid-El-Kabir : IGP orders massive deployment of police personnel across Nigeria Sallah: IGP Idris directs elaborate, robust security arrangement NSCDC deploys 3000 for eid-el-kabir in Kaduna |
2019 polls budget: Saraki hits executive, says it lacks foresight – The Punch
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2019 polls budget: Saraki hits executive, says it lacks foresight
The Punch … • Senate President driving Nigeria to the cliff edge –Presidency. Niyi Odebode, John Alechenu, Olalekan Adetayo and Ifeanyi Onuba. The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday berated the executive, alleging that its late submission of … Saraki, not Buhari responsible for late presentation of INEC budget – Presidency Saraki should be held responsible for budget delay – Presidency Saraki's aide fires back at pro-Buhari group over 2019 election |
Arewa youths blow hot, say they won’t allow South-West impose President on Nigeria like 2015 – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Arewa youths blow hot, say they won't allow South-West impose President on Nigeria like 2015
Daily Post Nigeria The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has stated that it will not allow a repeat of the political scenario that played out in 2015 where the North was purportedly turned into a mere observer in who represents the region in a presidential election. Northern youths warn South West against imposing Buhari in 2019 2019 Presidency: Arewa youths vow to reject imposition Arewa Youths Vow To Foil Imposition Of Presidential Candidate |
ALERT: Two Petrol Tankers Spill Contents On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – SaharaReporters.com
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ALERT: Two Petrol Tankers Spill Contents On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
SaharaReporters.com Two petrol tankers have spilled their contents on different parts of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Hyginus Omeje, the Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), urged motorists travelling on the Lagos-Ibadan … Tanker Accident: FRSC cautions motorists on Lagos-Ibadan expressway Tanker Accident Causes Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Motorists stranded on Lagos-Ibadan expressway |
3rd Mainland bridge to be temporarily shut for four days –LASG – Vanguard
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3rd Mainland bridge to be temporarily shut for four days –LASG
Vanguard Closure To Last From August 23 To 26 …Appeals For Cooperation, Understanding of Lagosians. The Lagos State Government has said that the 3rd Mainland Bridge will be temporarily shut down for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of … Third Mainland Bridge to be closed August 23 Lagos To Shut Third Mainland Bridge From Wednesday To Sunday Third Mainland Bridge will be shut from August 23 – August 26 |
Rivers by-election: APC hails electorate for defending their votes – Vanguard
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Rivers by-election: APC hails electorate for defending their votes
Vanguard The All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded Rivers State electorate for bravely defending their votes despite the violence and snatching of electoral materials at last Saturday's by-election. APC logo. The APC in a statement issued by Mr Yekini … How PDP caused Rivers election violence – APC alleges 2019 Elections Won't Be Shifted, INEC Insists INEC releases notice of 2019 elections |
NAF degrades bandits’ hideouts in Zamfara – Vanguard
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NAF degrades bandits' hideouts in Zamfara
Vanguard The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force of “ Operation Diran Mikiya'' has successfully degraded several notorious armed bandits hideouts in Shamashale village and Rugu forest in Zamfara. Nigerian Air Force. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, … Nigeria Air Force kills several bandits in Zamfara, recover weapons Air Force Destroys Armed Bandits' Hideouts in Zamfara Air Force hits bandits in Zamfara |
Oyo govt demolishes Ayefele’s radio station despite court’s injunction – Daily Trust
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Oyo govt demolishes Ayefele's radio station despite court's injunction
Daily Trust The Oyo state government on Sunday morning demolished the radio station belonging to the popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele. Oyo state Government had issued a three-day ultimatum to the station, claiming the construction of the station did not follow … Update: Oyo govt demolishes Ayefele's radio station Nigerians fume at demolition of Ayefele's N800m radio house Oyo state government demolishes Ayefele's Music House, Fresh FM |
Imo guber race: APC does not belong to the gov. or his family – Sen. Uzodimma – Vanguard
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Imo guber race: APC does not belong to the gov. or his family – Sen. Uzodimma
Vanguard Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma of Imo West Senatorial District, has taken a swipe at the Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, insisting that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, neither belongs to the … Imo APC rejects Okorocha's anointed candidate 2019: APC does not belong to Governor Okorocha or his family – Senator Uzodimma – TODAY.NG Action Alliance Has Made Strong Inroad Into Imo – Onyechere |
Violence: INEC suspends Port Harcourt bye-election – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Violence: INEC suspends Port Harcourt bye-election
Daily Post Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has suspended the Port Harcourt Constituency three bye-election in Rivers State. A statement by the INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Obo Efangha and obtained by DAILY POST … Rivers: INEC suspends by-election citing widespread violence Why INEC suspended the bye-election for Port Harcourt Constituency The Big 5: Buhari vows to jail more looters, INEC cancels Rivers bye-election amid violence | More stories |
World Humanitarian Day: The Aliko Dangote Foundation story – Guardian (blog)
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World Humanitarian Day: The Aliko Dangote Foundation story
Guardian (blog) As the annual World Humanitarian Day is marked today, it is time to ponder and take stock of how far Nigeria and the rest of the world have come in expressing the milk of human kindness to deprived millions across the globe. The World Humanitarian Day … UN: Global conflicts displace 65m people, kill 26000 In Northeast |
Police converts SARS into FSARS! – Vanguard
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Police converts SARS into FSARS!
Vanguard By Tonnie Iredia. Growing up in culture-rich Benin City was quite fascinating. The city however had its other sides. Many years back, children ran away from a building between the Prisons and the famous Ring Road, whose aroma easily put in their … Aren't things moving too fast? SARS: Osinbajo commended for reform directive SARS officials to undergo psychiatric test |
A bouquet for Osinbajo – Vanguard
Vanguard |
A bouquet for Osinbajo
Vanguard Have you noticed that each time the Acting President is in charge, there is peace across the nation? Killings tend to cease or minimize, herdsmen seem to take a dive and all manner of illegalities are reduced. There is something about a man and the … How Buhari's earlier plan to sack Daura was thwarted — Presidency source How Buhari, Osinbajo plan to sack Daura was nearly aborted Yemi Osinbajo: Why Nigeria's favourite leader won't become president – yet |