Osinbajo Signs Three Bills Into Law – CHANNELS TELEVISION


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Osinbajo Signs Three Bills Into Law
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday signed into law three bills passed by the National Assembly which are now Acts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills are the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission (Establishment) Act, 2018
Osinbajo signs bills to establish two tertiary institutionsTheCable
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Assents To Three BillsNaija News
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Kano Govt empowers 8, 800 youths with N275m – The Punch


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Kano Govt empowers 8, 800 youths with N275m
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The Kano State Government has spent the sum of N275 million on youths empowerment, the state Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has said. Ganduje stated this in Kano on Saturday during the flag-off of its newly introduced cash transfer disbursement to 8, …
Sallah:Ganduje Orders Payment Of August SalariesLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Sallah: Ganduje pays August salariesThe Nation Newspaper
Ganduje empowers 15400 youthsDaily Trust

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Why we want Buhari to continue beyond 2019 – Kogi Gov – Vanguard


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Why we want Buhari to continue beyond 2019 – Kogi Gov
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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said the decision of “patriotic Nigerians” to extend Buhari's Presidency beyond 2019 was borne out of a genuine desire to deepen good governance and transparency in Nigeria. The Governor who stated this on …
President Buhari finally returns to Nigeria from London [VIDEO]Daily Post Nigeria
BREAKING: President Buhari Returns From London VacationCHANNELS TELEVISION
Buhari returns from London vacationTheCable
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Governorship: We will win Osun — ADP – Vanguard


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Governorship: We will win Osun — ADP
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The National Chairman of the party, Mr Yabagi Sanni, expressed the confidence in Lagos while speaking at the South-West stakeholders meeting of the party. He said feelers from Osun revealed that the people were tired of the APC and were yearning for a …
Osun In Search Of Right LeadershipLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Osun 2018: ADP confident of victoryThe Eagle Online
ADP: We will win Osun guber pollTODAY.NG
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Armed herdsmen attack Ortom’s home town from kill soldier, injures, others – Vanguard


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Armed herdsmen attack Ortom's home town from kill soldier, injures, others
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi. A soldiers attached to the military Operation Whirl Stroke deployed to Benue state to end the herdsmen crisis in the state, was early Saturday killed while two others sustained serious injuries when militant herdsmen attacked
Soldiers, Suspected Herdsmen Exchange Gunfire In BenueCHANNELS TELEVISION
Herdsmen Attack Men Of OPWS In BenueIndependent Newspapers Limited

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Dino Melaye mocks Akpabio, hails Gov Udom [VIDEO] – Daily Post Nigeria


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Dino Melaye mocks Akpabio, hails Gov Udom [VIDEO]
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Senator representing Kogi West constituency in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, on Friday mocked former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio in a new song. In the song released in Akwa Ibom, Dino said Governor Udom is better than …
Dino Melaye mocks Akpabio in new videoPremium Times
Senator Dino Melaye Mocks Akpabio in Latest Hit TrackHerald NG (press release)
[Video] Melaye praises Gov Udom, mocks Akpabio in new songTheNewsGuru
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Tambuwal under fire over comments on Buhari – Daily Post Nigeria


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Tambuwal under fire over comments on Buhari
Daily Post Nigeria
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has faulted comments by Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal against President Muhammadu Buhari. It described such as unfortunate, ill-conceived and a total assault on African cultural values. Chairman and Secretary …
Watch what you say against Buhari, Group warns TambuwalVanguard
Your presidential ambition will fail, Group tells TambuwalThe Nation Newspaper
Group cautions Tambuwal over unguarded statement against PresidentPulse Nigeria
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DHQ raises alarm over campaign against military – Daily Post Nigeria


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DHQ raises alarm over campaign against military
Daily Post Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said a campaign of calumny was being sponsored against the Nigerian military. John Agim, a Brigadier General and Acting Director Defence Information, in a statement on Saturday said claims that troops were not …
Defence Headquarters warns against distracting troopsThe Nation Newspaper
Allowances Of Operation Sharan Daji Troops 'Up-To-Date' – Defence HQCHANNELS TELEVISION
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2019: Pastor who prophesied Otedola tanker explosion makes shocking revelations on Buhari – Daily Post Nigeria


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2019: Pastor who prophesied Otedola tanker explosion makes shocking revelations on Buhari
Daily Post Nigeria
Prophet Udensi Godlove of Land of Oil Prophetic Ministry (AKA Hill of the Lord), Lagos has predicted the outcome of the 2019 general elections. The cleric gained national recognition in June, when in a viral audio message, he prophesied the Otedola
2019: Prophet Udensi Speaks About Buhari After Prophesying About Otedola ExplosionNaija News
2019 Election: Power Can Only Change Hand If Buhari Withdraws From The Race – Prophet GodloveORBITNEWS (satire) (press release) (blog)

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Why Nigerians can no longer feed themselves – Bishop Kukah – Daily Post Nigeria


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Why Nigerians can no longer feed themselves – Bishop Kukah
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah has lamented that Nigeria has become a country that can no longer feed itself, provide good education and other amenities. Kukah anchored his claim on Nigeria's over-dependency on oil, …
See Reason Why Nigerians Can't Feed ThemselvesNaija News
We haven't achieved much with oil revenue, says Matthew KukahThe Punch
Prepare for Life without Oil Revenue, Bishop Kukah Warns NigeriansTHISDAY Newspapers
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Saraki visits Gov. Emmanuel – Vanguard


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Saraki visits Gov. Emmanuel
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Uyo – Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday paid a solidarity visit to Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom and commended him for his selfless leadership in the state. Saraki Emmanuel's godfather and former governor Senator Godswill Akpabio defected …
Akwa Ibom church leaders re-endorse UdomThe Nation Newspaper
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 18th AugustInformation Nigeria
We are behind you – Saraki assures Governor Udom as he storms Akwa Ibom (photos)NAIJA.NG
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I’m being persecuted for dumping APC — Gov Ortom – Vanguard


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I'm being persecuted for dumping APC — Gov Ortom
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•Herdsmen want to take over our ancestral land •I've sworn to protect my people. By Peter Duru, Makurdi. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state in this interview spoke on why eight lawmakers in the state moved to serve him an impeachment notice and why …
Benue grazing law: We are ready to be crucified with Ortom – Tiv monarchsDaily Post Nigeria
Benue Crisis: Ortom is a failure as Governor – Abubakar TsavDaily Sun
2019: Meet first-time female politiciansDaily Trust
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Buhari ‘ll not share money — Lai Mohammed – The Nation Newspaper


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Buhari 'll not share money — Lai Mohammed
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Information and culture Minister Lai Mohammed says the Buhari administration is not interested in sharing money, but to provide basic needs of Nigerians. Government,according to him,is aware of complaints by some Nigerians about lack of free money, and …
Our mandate is to develop infrastructure, not share money – Lai MohammedDaily Sun
Nigerian govt reveals why Buhari will not share moneyDaily Post Nigeria
Nigeria: We have seen dividends of democracy, Kwara chief tells MinisterWorldStage
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Nigeria living on infrastructure built 30 years ago – Fashola – The Punch


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Nigeria living on infrastructure built 30 years ago – Fashola
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Odutayo Odusanya. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has lamented the long neglect of the nation's infrastructure, saying Nigeria is living on the infrastructure built 30 years ago. This neglect, he said, had caused a
Third Mainland Bridge to be shut end of AugustDaily Post Nigeria
We are concentrating on completing projects -FasholaThe Nation Newspaper
Third Mainland Bridge To Be Closed Month End – FasholaNaija News
Concise News –TODAY.NG
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IPOB women protest in Owerri, demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Pulse Nigeria


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IPOB women protest in Owerri, demand Nnamdi Kanu's release
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Some of the women, mostly of middle age and from the Southeast states, were half nude, while others dressed in black and marched through the streets of Owerri. Published: 48 minutes ago , Refreshed: 54 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN.
Police arrest women demanding whereabouts of IPOB leaderThe Punch
Breaking: Imo police teargas over 2000 protesting IPOB womenVanguard
Referendum March: One feared dead, 25 injured as police disperse protesting IPOB womenNew Telegraph Newspaper
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Abuja building collapse: Osinbajo visits scene, says rescue operation full-scale – Vanguard


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Abuja building collapse: Osinbajo visits scene, says rescue operation full-scale
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The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday visited the scene of a collapsed three-storey shopping complex at Utako, Abuja. After inspecting rescue operations at the scene, the acting president, described the incident as “very unfortunate''.
UPDATED: Abuja Building Collapse: Rescue efforts ongoing as Osinbajo, Abuja minister, others visitPremium Times
Two dead, 18 trapped as four-storey building collapses in AbujaThe Punch
Osinbajo Visits Abuja Building Collapse Site Amid Rescue OperationsCHANNELS TELEVISION
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Secondus appoints Chidoka Special Adviser on Strategy and External Engagements – Vanguard


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Secondus appoints Chidoka Special Adviser on Strategy and External Engagements
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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has appointed former Minister of Aviation and former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Chief Osita Chidoka, as his Special Adviser on Strategy and …
Chidoka Now Special Adviser On Strategy And External Engagements To SecondusThe Whistler NG

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LAUTECH crisis: Lagos, Ibadan zones of ASUU protest – Vanguard


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LAUTECH crisis: Lagos, Ibadan zones of ASUU protest
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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Lagos and Ibadan Zones on Friday protested the alleged continuous neglect of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. Newsmen report that the protesters, who wielded …
LAUTECH: ASUU asks Aregbesola, Ajimobi to resignPremium Times
ASUU shuts down Osogbo over LAUTECHDaily Post Nigeria
Resolve LAUTECH crisis, ASUU tells Ajimobi, AregbesolaDaily Sun
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Snake rearing, most lucrative business – Official – Vanguard


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Snake rearing, most lucrative business – Official
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Dr Abubakar Ballah, the Officer-in-Charge of Snakebite Treatment and Research Centre, Kaltungo, Gombe state, has called on Nigerians to embrace snake rearing to enhance their economic status. Snake. Ballah told newsmen in Kaltungo on Friday that …
Snake rearing, most lucrative hard-currency-earning business,says snake research centre officialDaily Sun
Rearing Of Snake, Most Profitable Business – OfficialNigeria News
Nigeria Exports Over 400 Snakes To England Every Month – OfficialAfrica Prime News

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Two die, over 10 trapped as three-storey building collapses in Abuja – Daily Sun


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Two die, over 10 trapped as three-storey building collapses in Abuja
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A three-storey shopping complex under construction in the Jabi area of Abuja has collapsed killing two persons and leaving over 10 others trapped. The incident occurred at 1:30pm on Friday. A witness said children and food hawkers were among those …
BREAKING: Two killed, many trapped as four-storeyed building collapses in Abuja [PHOTOS/VIDEO]Daily Post Nigeria
DEVELOPING STORY: Two feared dead, many trapped in Abuja building collapsePremium Times
JUST IN: Shopping Complex Collapses In Abuja, One Killed, 12 TrappedLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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Catholic Church Celebrates Peter Odili, Laments Christian Politicians’ Divorce From Faith – The Whistler NG


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Catholic Church Celebrates Peter Odili, Laments Christian Politicians' Divorce From Faith
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The Catholic Church has celebrated former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a “paragon of democratic value” whose Christian life has never been in doubt. Odili, according to Rev. Dr Pius Kii
Forgive your political godsons who betrayed you, Wike begs OdiliVanguard
'Wike's administration is only window dressing'The Nation Newspaper
NBA: Emmanuel Aguma left indelible marks on legal professionTODAY.NG
THISDAY Newspapers –NAIJA.NG
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Obaseki lambasts Edo political leaders, says “we can’t share money” – Daily Post Nigeria


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Obaseki lambasts Edo political leaders, says “we can't share money”
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has lashed out at political leaders in the state, saying he was elected to serve the people not them. Obaseki stated this on Friday during the second-anniversary thanksgiving of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
Obaseki attributes Edo's progress to people-centric governanceVanguard
Edo SUBEB Completes Training For Fresh 1500 Teachers On Tech-Based TeachingLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
I was elected to serve Edo people not political leaders – ObasekiPulse Nigeria
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Police Rescue Abducted Doctor In Abia – CHANNELS TELEVISION


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Police Rescue Abducted Doctor In Abia
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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon with the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State, Dr. Innocent Iwegbu, who was abducted, has regained his freedom. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, told reporters that the victim who was …
Abia Police parades 6 Men for alleged HomosexualityBellaNaija
Police parade six suspected homosexuals in AbiaThe Punch

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Fresh FM fans protest demolition of Yinka Ayefele’s radio house – Daily Post Nigeria


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Fresh FM fans protest demolition of Yinka Ayefele's radio house
Daily Post Nigeria
Hundreds of fans of Fresh FM Ibadan, a private radio station owned by a popular Juju musician, Mr. Yinka Ayefele on Thursday protested against the planned demolition of some part of Music House which houses the radio station.
Ayefele Drags Oyo To Court Over Planned Demolition Of Music HouseLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Yinke Ayefele Sues Oyo State To Court Over Demolition NoticeNaija News
Ayefele sues Oyo govt over demolitionThe Nation Newspaper

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Why IGP Idris is mad about the letter – Vanguard


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Why IGP Idris is mad about the letter
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It might appear strange that of all the problems that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has on his table his biggest concern is how to squeeze a journalist to disclose the source of a leak. But there's a reason for his obsession. IGP
Why IGP Idris Is Mad About The Letter, By Azu IshiekwenePremium Times
Police statement on Premium Times journalist misleading, prejudicial — LawyerDaily Trust
US Lawyer Appeals To Osinbajo To Order Release Of Detained Premium Times ReporterNaija News
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Gombe assembly minority leader dumps APC for PDP – Daily Trust


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Gombe assembly minority leader dumps APC for PDP
Daily Trust
The Minority Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Gombe State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Haruna, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fada, as he was popularly called, announced his defection yesterday …
Gombe minority leader abandons APC, defects to PDPNAIJA.NG

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Police nab man for death of married lover – The Punch


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Police nab man for death of married lover
The Punch
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Kelvin Michael, for the death of a 40-year-old woman, Monsurat Idowu. The police alleged that Monsurat died after she had a “marathon sex” with Michael.
Married woman dies after 'marathon sex' with lover – PolicePremium Times
Married mother of 5 dies after marathon sex with younger loverDaily Post Nigeria
Woman dies after alleged marathon sex with loverVanguard
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Lai Mohammed denies ransom for Dapchi girls’ claim – Pulse Nigeria


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Lai Mohammed denies ransom for Dapchi girls' claim
Pulse Nigeria
Mohammed refuted the claim that ransom was paid for the release of Dapchi schoolgirls saying it's a mere conjecture without evidence. Published: 3 minutes ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Gbenga Bada. Print; eMail …
FG paid huge ransom to free Dapchi girls – UNVanguard
Huge ransom paid for release of Dapchi girls –UN reportThe Punch
FG paid huge ransom for Dapchi girls – UNDaily Trust
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Eid-il-Kabir : Dont borrow to slaughter ram – MURIC – Vanguard


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Eid-il-Kabir : Dont borrow to slaughter ram – MURIC
Vanguard
By Haroon Balogun As Muslims world-over warm up for the Eid-il-Kabir festival, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned Nigerian Muslims to spend within the limit of their incomes and shun borrowing for slaughtering rams. Ram market in Epe
Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidaysPremium Times
BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Eid-el-KabirDaily Trust
FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays For Eid-El-KabirCHANNELS TELEVISION
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Osun declares Monday public holiday for Isese festival – Pulse Nigeria


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Osun declares Monday public holiday for Isese festival
Pulse Nigeria
Dr Adebisi Obawale, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, said in a statement on Thursday in Osogbo that the holiday was to commemorate the 2018 Isese Day (Traditional Worshippers Day). Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Pulse News …
Osun declares Monday public holiday for traditional worshipersPremium Times
Osun declares Monday public holiday for Traditional Worshipers DayDaily Trust
Isese Festival: Osun declares public holidayThe Eagle Online
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Independent Newspapers Limited –Osun Defender (blog)
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INEC issues Certificate of Registration to new parties – Pulse Nigeria


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INEC issues Certificate of Registration to new parties
Pulse Nigeria
INEC Agency issues Certificate of Registration to new parties, pledges to re-administer polling units. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at the presentation of Certificates of Registration to the 23 newly registered political parties at
2019 Election Budget: National Assembly summons INEC Chairman again for clarificationsPremium Times
Court makes decision on arrest order against INEC boss, YakubuDaily Post Nigeria
2019: Why Nigeria can't wait for N/Assembly September resumption – MonitorDaily Trust
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Lagos debunks alleged anti-Igbo moves by Ambode – Vanguard


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Lagos debunks alleged anti-Igbo moves by Ambode
Vanguard
Says Claim Figment Of Imagination Of Unscrupulous Persons …Urges Security Agencies To Investigate Source, Prosecute Culprit. The Lagos State Government on Thursday totally played down a report on social media alleging that Governor Akinwunmi …
I'm not anti-Igbo – AmbodeDaily Sun
Gov. Ambode not making moves against non-indegenesPulse Nigeria
Gov. Ambode not making moves against non-indigenes – CommissionerThe Eagle Online
The Punch –Guardian (blog) –Kemi Filani (press release) (blog) –NAIJA.NG
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Details of Osinbajo’s meeting with governors, security chiefs emerge – Daily Post Nigeria


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Details of Osinbajo's meeting with governors, security chiefs emerge
Daily Post Nigeria
The National Economic Council (NEC) says the security situation in Benue Sate has improved. Benue State Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, briefed State House correspondents after NEC meeting presided over by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo …
Security situation in Benue improving — NECThe Eagle Online
NSA reveals plan to decentralise Nigeria Police ForcePulse Nigeria
National Security: NEC Approves Decentralisation Of PoliceCHANNELS TELEVISION
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Minimum wage: We are not elected to pay salaries alone – Governors – Daily Post Nigeria


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Minimum wage: We are not elected to pay salaries alone – Governors
Daily Post Nigeria
The Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, has reacted to the call for the implementation of minimum wage. NGF said they were not voted into power to pay salaries alone. The chairman of the NGF and Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari, said they were voted …
We are not elected to pay salaries only – 36 State GovernorsPulse Nigeria
Minimum Wage: Governors Say They Can't Perform MagicSaharaReporters.com
Probe of security vote: Governors hire lawyers to challenge EFCCTheCable
NAIJA.NG –TODAY.NG –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
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Buhari’s supporters blow hot, threaten to occupy NASS over Saraki’s refusal to resign – Daily Post Nigeria


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Buhari's supporters blow hot, threaten to occupy NASS over Saraki's refusal to resign
Daily Post Nigeria
A pro-government outfit, the Buhari/Osinbajo Mandate Group, BOMG has called on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to resign from office with immediate effect. It threatened to mobilise discerning Nigerians to occupy the National Assembly complex
Saraki withdrew his presidential ambition for GEJ and Buhari – BarajePulse Nigeria
Buhari's supporters ask Saraki to resignVanguard
Court stops Saraki from declaring Akpabio's seat vacantPremium Times
TheCable –SaharaReporters.com –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –Daily Trust
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Nigerians fell for fake promises in 2015, Change has brought hardship – Dankwambo – Daily Post Nigeria


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Nigerians fell for fake promises in 2015, Change has brought hardship – Dankwambo
Daily Post Nigeria
The Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, has stated that Nigerians fell cheap to fake promises ahead of the 2015 elections, and got a change that has brought hardship on them. This was as the governor faulted the conduct of the July 14 …
Fayose's rush recruitment in bad faith, says FayemiVanguard
Fayemi condemns alleged underhand recruitment of 2000 new workersThe Nation Newspaper
Fayemi Faults Fayose's Recent Mass Recruitment, Says It Is A Trap For HimNaija News
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Judge threatens to strike out case against Abiri, journalist detained by DSS for two years – TheCable


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Judge threatens to strike out case against Abiri, journalist detained by DSS for two years
TheCable
A magistrate court in Abuja has threatened to strike out the case against Jones Abiri, a Bayelsa-based journalist. Abiri, publisher of the Weekly Source, a newspaper based in Yenagoa, was arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) in 2016 on the …
Detained Journalist Jones Abiri Freed After Two YearsCHANNELS TELEVISION
Journalist Abiri Regains Freedom, As Trial Begins TodaySaharaReporters.com
Journalist, Jones Abiri Regains Freedom After Two YearsNaija News
Olisa Tv (blog) –NAIJA.NG –Ripples Nigeria –thewillnigeria (press release) (blog)
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Video: Nigerians storm Police Headquarters, demand release of Premium Times Journalist, Ogundipe – Vanguard


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Troops kill five bandits, recover arms in Kaduna – Daily Post Nigeria


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Troops kill five bandits, recover arms in Kaduna
Daily Post Nigeria
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Thursday said they have eliminated five bandits and recovered arms in Birnin-Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 divisions Nigerian Army, Col.
Bandits kill soldier, injure 2 others in Zamfara forestVanguard
Troops kill 5 bandits, lose one soldier in KadunaDaily Sun
Troops kill 5 bandits, arrests notorious kidnapper – ArmyPulse Nigeria
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Arrest of journalist: Fayose urges Nigerians to resist alleged FG’s recklessness – Daily Sun


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Arrest of journalist: Fayose urges Nigerians to resist alleged FG's recklessness
Daily Sun
Says, 'EFCC, Police, INEC, others now APC tools'. Wole Balogun, Ado-Ekiti. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians, especially youths, to rise and save the country from what he alleged is the All Progressives Congress (APC
Mutterings over Fayose's failure to set up Transition C'tteeVanguard
Fayose: Nigeria must be saved from APC's recklessnessThe Eagle Online
Fayose Is Too Egocentric To Recognise Fayemi's Victory- Fayemi's AideNaija News
NAIJA.NG –SIGNAL (press release) –Nigerian Bulletin –TheNewsGuru
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Demolition notice: Ayefele’s house contravenes planning laws – Oyo govt – Daily Sun


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Demolition notice: Ayefele's house contravenes planning laws – Oyo govt
Daily Sun
The demolition notice posted on the Music House on the orders of the Oyo State Government on Monday gave the owners three days to vacate the building… Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan. Oyo State Government, yesterday, explained that its decision to demolish the …
Yinka Ayefele's Fresh FM demolition not act of witchhunt – Oyo GovernmentDaily Post Nigeria
Oyo may demolish Ayefele's radio station todayThe Punch
Ayefele in battle to save his Music House building from demolitionThe Nation Newspaper

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Uproar as EFCC seeks minutes of Benue’s security meetings – Vanguard


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Uproar as EFCC seeks minutes of Benue's security meetings
Vanguard
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor, Abdulwahab Abdulah, Peter Duru, Ikechukwu Nnochiri & Henry Ojelu. •They're persecuting me to cripple Benue State — Ortom •Strange things are happening, says Unongo; it's witch-hunt — Waku •You're taking this …
Ortom kicks as EFCC demands minutes of Benue State Security Council meetingsThe Punch
Group Wants Magu Sacked over Demand for Benue Council Meeting ExtractTHISDAY Newspapers
EFCC Demands Minutes Of Benue Security MeetingsIndependent Newspapers Limited
The Nation Newspaper –Daily Nigerian News (press release) (blog)
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Farmers/herdsmen clash deliberately orchestrated — AL MUSTAPHA – Vanguard


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Farmers/herdsmen clash deliberately orchestrated — AL MUSTAPHA
Vanguard
Kaduna—Former Chief Security Officer to Late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al Mustapha, yesterday, said the fclashes between farmers and herdsmen across the country were deliberately orchestrated by some unnamed persons to divert attention from …
Al-Mustapha speaks on Abacha's loot, blasts EFCCDaily Post Nigeria
How Nigeria can fight and defeat corruption – Al-MustaphaNAIJA.NG
Al-Mustapha: I know nothing about Abacha LootTheCable
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Buhari not healthy, cabal running his govt – Tambuwal – The Punch


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Buhari not healthy, cabal running his govt – Tambuwal
The Punch
Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has affirmed that it is true that President Muhammadu Buhari has health challenges and also accused a cabal of running his (Buhari”s) government. Tambuwal also declared that he …
Sokoto students disown group over endorsement of TambuwalVanguard
2019: Tambuwal “under pressure” to run for presidentDaily Post Nigeria
Tambuwal' s defection divides Sokoto State students' bodyDaily Sun
THISDAY Newspapers –The Nation Newspaper –The Eagle Online –TheCable
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2019: ‘We are ready to die with you’ – Akpabio’s kinsmen tell Gov. Udom – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: 'We are ready to die with you' – Akpabio's kinsmen tell Gov. Udom
Daily Post Nigeria
Political leaders of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom state on Wednesday visited Governor Udom Emmanuel to reaffirm unflinching support for him ahead of the 2019 general elections. According to them, they were men of integrity and have, …
Akwa Ibom: Why PDP is not losing sleep over Akpabio — Essien, NkangaVanguard
A/Ibom women, Kwankwaso march in solidarity for EmmanuelDaily Trust
Gov Udom Denies Plan To Dump PDP For APCConcise News
Herald NG (press release) –NAIJA.NG –Nigeria Today –Wetinhappen Magazine (blog)
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2019: PDP fires back at APC ‘over ruling party’s plan to rig election’ – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: PDP fires back at APC 'over ruling party's plan to rig election'
Daily Post Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday said “no threats or smear campaign will make it buckle on its resolve to contend with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and dismantle its rigging machinery in all future elections.” The oppositions
We welcome your demand for probe, PDP replies APCVanguard
APC raises alarm over PDP's alleged plan to rig Osun electionPulse Nigeria
Osun guber: APC notifies INEC, security agencies of PDP's alleged rigging planDaily Sun
Daily Trust –The Eagle Online –Premium Times –The Punch
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Adeosun gets new appointment as FG reconstitutes NBET board – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Adeosun gets new appointment as FG reconstitutes NBET board
Daily Post Nigeria
The Federal Government has announced the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company, NBET. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director of Information, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Hassan Dodo.
Adeosun appointed NBET board chairmanPremium Times
FG appoints Adeosun board chairman of Nigerian Bulk Trading CompanyPulse Nigeria
Again, August 2018 FG bond auction over-subscribed, says DMOGuardian (blog)
TheCable –National Mirror –Independent Newspapers Limited –BusinessAMLive (press release) (blog)
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Jubilation as governor orders payment of August salary to workers – NAIJA.NG


NAIJA.NG

Jubilation as governor orders payment of August salary to workers
NAIJA.NG
Governor Ahmed asked that the salary of workers be paid. – This is to allow them celebrate the Eid il Kabir festival. – Workers are expected to start receiving payment from Thursday. Ahead of the Eld-el-Kabir celebration, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of
Sallah: Kwara state governor orders immediate payment of workers August salaryNigeria Today (satire)

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Eid-el Kabir: FRSC to cover 45 corridors to curb accident– Oyeyemi – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Eid-el Kabir: FRSC to cover 45 corridors to curb accident– Oyeyemi
Pulse Nigeria
Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the FRSC Corps Marshal, said that the Corps with Special Marshals would carry out the assignment during the festive period. Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
Eid-El Kabir: FRSC to deploy 35000 personnelsThe Nation Newspaper
Eid-El Kabir: FRSC deploys 35000 personnel, covers 45 corridorsThe Punch
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 455 personnel in KebbiThe Eagle Online
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –NTA News
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Sallah: Workers shut down federal secretariat over bonus – Daily Post Nigeria


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Sallah: Workers shut down federal secretariat over bonus
Daily Post Nigeria
The Joint Union Association of Head of Service of the Federation on Wednesday embarked on a peaceful protest over poor welfare, lack of training and working materials as well as slash in Sallah bonus at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja. The joint union
Head of Service staff members protest poor welfare, lack of trainingVanguard
Workers' protest paralyses activities at HOS Oyo-Ita's officeThe Punch
'Poor welfare': Workers paralyse activities at Oyo-Ita's officeTheCable
Naija News –Independent Television and Radio
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Man sneaks into hospital ward, makes love to sick wife – The Punch


The Punch

Man sneaks into hospital ward, makes love to sick wife
The Punch
A Zimbabwean man is currently under investigation for forcing his way into a female ward at Masvingo Provincial Hospital at 3am to make love to his wife, who was admitted to the hospital. The man, who is a prominent restaurant owner in the city was
Man sneaks into hospital ward, makes love to ailing wifeNAIJA.NG

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FEC approves N15.73bn road project in Enugu – Vanguard


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FEC approves N15.73bn road project in Enugu
Vanguard
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru. ABUJA-THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday approved N15.73 billion for the road project linking Umana Ndiagu-Agba-Ebenebe-Amansii-Awka-Umumba road section two in Enugu Enugu State. Poor state of …
FEC approves additional N5.4bn for Enugu/Onitsha roadPremium Times
FEC approves N15.73 billion road project in EnuguDaily Post Nigeria
FEC okays N15.7b for Enugu-Anambra road projectThe Eagle Online
The Punch –Guardian (blog) –THISDAY Newspapers –Daily Sun
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US embassy suspends consular services in Abuja indefinitely – Vanguard


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US embassy suspends consular services in Abuja indefinitely
Vanguard
The U. S. Embassy in Nigeria says it has shut down its visa and consular services section in Abuja until further notice. The embassy which did not give any reason for the action in message posted on its website said scheduled visa and American Citizen …
JUST IN: US Embassy gives reason for suspending consular services in AbujaDaily Trust
US Embassy Closes Consular Section In Abuja TemporarilyCHANNELS TELEVISION
US Embassy suspends all consular appointments in AbujaPulse Nigeria
TheCable –TV360 –TODAY.NG –TheNewsGuru
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SERAP sues NYSC over failure to publish Kemi Adeosun’s ‘exemption certificate’ – Vanguard


Vanguard

SERAP sues NYSC over failure to publish Kemi Adeosun's 'exemption certificate'
Vanguard
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier-General Sule Kazaure and the NYSC over “failure to publish specific documents and information on Minister of …
#AdeosunGate: SERAP sues NYSC over Adeosun's forged 'exemption certificate'Premium Times
The moral burden of Adeosun's silenceDaily Sun
SERAP sues NYSC boss over Adeosun's exemption certificateThe Punch
Naija News –NAIJA.NG –Business Post Nigeria (press release) (blog) –Concise News
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2019: APC reveals what PDP plans to do to win elections – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: APC reveals what PDP plans to do to win elections
Daily Post Nigeria
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday, alleged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has laid out plans to deploy political thugs and use cloned permanent voter cards, PVCs, to rig itself to victory in the 2019 general elections, starting from
Osun guber: APC notifies INEC, security agencies of PDP's alleged rigging planDaily Sun
Osun: APC seeks probe of PDP for allegedly cloning PVCsVanguard
APC to INEC: PDP plans to deploy thugs for Osun guber electionThe Nation Newspaper
The Punch –Naija News –NAIJA.NG –Premium Times
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Buhari not under foreign pressure to drop 2019 bid – Presidency – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

Buhari not under foreign pressure to drop 2019 bid – Presidency
Daily Sun
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. The Presidency has described as 'fiction', reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is under pressure from foreign nations not to seek re-election. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in
Buhari'll contest and win, irrespective of vocal minority – PresidencyVanguard
Buhari will resume from vacation as scheduled –PresidencyThe Punch
Actor Godson slams lady supporting AAU student impersonating himNAIJA.NG
Daily Trust –The Streetjournal –TODAY.NG –Pulse Nigeria
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I stand by Saraki—Clark – Vanguard


Vanguard

I stand by Saraki—Clark
Vanguard
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South. ASABA—SOUTH-SOUTH leader, Senator Edwin Clark, yesterday, said he stood by the Senate President, Dr. Olukola Saraki, in his current travails.
I Didn't Write New Letter To Saraki, Says Edwin ClarkSaharaReporters.com
Edwin Clark reacts to trending open letter written to SarakiNAIJA.NG
Edwin Clerk Reacts to His Doctored Letter, Says It's Misleading Skewed to Score Political PointSundiataPost (press release) (blog)
Concise News –Herald NG (press release) –Nigeria Today
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Shakeup looms at DSS as Buhari decides acting DG’s fate – The Punch


The Punch

Shakeup looms at DSS as Buhari decides acting DG's fate
The Punch
Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja. There were indications in Abuja, on Tuesday, that the Department of State Services might soon carry out a massive deployment of its personnel across the country, The PUNCH has learnt. The expected transfer, according to reliable …
Top directors at SSS fear redeployment as Buhari set to take action on new DGNAIJA.NG
Daura: The Conundrum of Authority, By Dele AgekamehPremium Times
Presidency: Buhari Returns WeekendTHISDAY Newspapers
TODAY.NG –YNaija
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ITF pays N6bn training grants to students – The Punch


The Punch

ITF pays N6bn training grants to students
The Punch
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja. About N6bn has been paid to students from 262 tertiary institutions that participated in the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, the Director-General, Industrial Training Fund, Joseph Ari, has said. He gave the figures in
ITF to train 13000 Nigerians on vocational skillsPremium Times
ITF trains 150000 Nigerians in skills acquisitionVanguard

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Rivers: APC chieftain, Eze reveals ‘evil pact’ between Wike, Abe – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Rivers: APC chieftain, Eze reveals 'evil pact' between Wike, Abe
Daily Post Nigeria
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Chukwuemeka Eze, has revealed what he described as “evil pact” between Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and the Senator representing Rivers South East in the National Assembly, Magnus …
2019: We'll Return Wike As Governor – Rivers West …As Kwakwaso, Security Council Condole Gov Over Aguma's DeathThe Tide
Wike deserves second term – KwankwasoVanguard
Prominent Nigerians celebrate Odili at 70The Nation Newspaper
New Telegraph Newspaper –NAIJA.NG –The Whistler NG –THISDAY Newspapers
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What Buhari will do to 2018 Electoral Act – Presidency – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

What Buhari will do to 2018 Electoral Act – Presidency
Daily Post Nigeria
Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang, has said the 2018 Electoral Bill passed by the National Assembly on July 24 and forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari is alive and awaiting assent. He stated this …
Buhari did not veto 2018 Electoral Bill – Presidential aidePremium Times
2018 Electoral Bill still alive, awaiting assent – Sen. Ita EnangVanguard
2018 Electoral Act amendment bill still alive, says PresidencyThe Nation Newspaper
Independent Newspapers Limited –THISDAY Newspapers –SIGNAL (press release)
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2019: What Atiku said after meeting with Oba of Benin – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: What Atiku said after meeting with Oba of Benin
Daily Post Nigeria
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that he is not desperate to be Nigeria's president. He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Benin on Tuesday, after visiting the Oba of Benin. Atiku, who was the nation's Vice
I am not desperate to be President, says AtikuVanguard
I'm qualified, not desperate, to be president in 2019 –AtikuThe Punch
Woman collapses at Benin Airport while awaiting AtikuDaily Sun
The Streetjournal –The Nation Newspaper –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Naija News
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BREAKING: IG of Police renames, restructures SARS hours after Osinbajo’s order – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

BREAKING: IG of Police renames, restructures SARS hours after Osinbajo's order
Daily Post Nigeria
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate overhauling of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to address complaints and allegations on human rights violations against some of the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery …
Acting on Osinbajo's order, IGP overhauls, renames SARS FSARSVanguard
#EndSARS: Nigerians applaud Osinbajo over directive to review SARSPremium Times
IGP overhauls SARS hours after Osinbajo's orderPulse Nigeria
CHANNELS TELEVISION –Daily Trust –TheCable –The Nation Newspaper
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We have technically defeated Boko Haram terrorist – Buratai – Vanguard


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We have technically defeated Boko Haram terrorist – Buratai
Vanguard
By Nwafor Sunday. The chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, Tuesday, supported the posits of the minister of information, Mr. Lai Muhammed, saying that Nigerian soldiers have technically defeated Boko Haram terrorist group in the …
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army uncovers online platform where insurgents recruit membersDaily Post Nigeria
Army discovers Boko Haram's recruitment link on Facebook, othersPulse Nigeria
CSOs raise alarm over plots to drag Army's reputation into politicsThe Nation Newspaper
The Eagle Online –Information Nigeria –NAIJA.NG –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
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Nigerian Police Detain Journalist for Not Revealing Source, Paper Says – U.S. News & World Report


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Nigerian Police Detain Journalist for Not Revealing Source, Paper Says
U.S. News & World Report
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian police on Tuesday detained a journalist for refusing to reveal the source of an article on a confidential letter from the chief of the force, the reporter's newspaper said, as Nigeria's security agencies come under pressure
SARS Arrest Premium Times ReporterConcise News
Police detain Premium Times journalist, Samuel OgundipeNew Telegraph Newspaper

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After 9 days in coma, tramadol induced kidnapper dies in Ondo – Vanguard


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After 9 days in coma, tramadol induced kidnapper dies in Ondo
Vanguard
The unconscious kidnapper after he was paraded ten days ago in police station in Akure[/caption]. By Dayo Johnson Akure. AFTER nine days of being unconscious as a result of complications from high intake of tramadol, a kidnap suspect in Ondo state …
Ondo 'overdosed Tramadol' kidnapper dies in custodyDaily Post Nigeria
Botched Kidnap: Suspect in coma for several days after tramadol intake finally diesPremium Times
Kidnap Suspect who fell Asleep during Operation after Allegedly Taking Tramadol is DeadBellaNaija
SaharaReporters.com –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –NAIJA.NG –Concise News
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Saraki, Bafarawa, Dankwambo go to the hilltop to stop Buhari – Vanguard


Vanguard

Saraki, Bafarawa, Dankwambo go to the hilltop to stop Buhari
Vanguard
Presidential aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party, such as Attahiru Bafarawa, Ibrahim Dankwambo and Senate President Bukola Saraki, appear to be competing for the endorsement of retired leaders of Nigeria, hopping from Minna to Abeokuta, where …
What Dankwambo said after meeting ObasanjoDaily Post Nigeria
Why I visited Obasanjo – DankwamboPremium Times
Dankwambo: As president, I'll not chase people up and downPulse Nigeria
The Nation Newspaper –The Punch –The Eagle Online –TheCable
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‘Why we can’t extend voters registration dateline – INEC – Daily Trust


Daily Trust

'Why we can't extend voters registration dateline – INEC
Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it cannot extended the ongoing Continues Voters Registration (CVR) beyond August 17. According to the body, there won't be time to consolidate the data captured and print out the Permanent …
INEC registers 23 new partiesPremium Times
INEC Registers 23 New Political PartiesCHANNELS TELEVISION
Breaking: INEC extends voters' registration, registers 23 new partiesNAIJA.NG
BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –TheCable –National Accord –Vanguard
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Alleged contempt: Court insists IG must arrest INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

Alleged contempt: Court insists IG must arrest INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu
Daily Sun
NAN. The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday insisted that the Inspector-General of Police, must arrest and produce the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in court on Aug. 16. Justice Stephen Pam …
Court insists on arrest of INEC ChairmanPremium Times
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu must be arrested – CourtTV360
Breaking: You must arrest INEC chairman Yakubu – Court orders IGP IbrahimNAIJA.NG
Independent Newspapers Limited –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –THISDAY Newspapers –Journalducameroun.com – English – (press release)
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‘PDP will “capture” North-West geopolitical zone in 2019’ – Vanguard


Vanguard

'PDP will “capture'' North-West geopolitical zone in 2019'
Vanguard
Jos – Encouraged by the gale of defections to its fold, the North-West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it will “capture'' that geopolitical zone in the 2019 general elections. Hundreds of Imo PDP members protests to Police headquarters
2019: How APC will help PDP win elections – GumbariDaily Post Nigeria
Defection: PDP will 'capture' North-West geopolitical zone in 2019, Gumbari boastsThe Punch
2019: PDP will 'capture' North-West geopolitical zone – GumbariThe Eagle Online
NAIJA.NG –Naija News
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APC using EFCC to chase away investors from Nigeria – Akwa Ibom Govt – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

APC using EFCC to chase away investors from Nigeria – Akwa Ibom Govt
Daily Post Nigeria
The Akwa Ibom State Government has raised the alarm that the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), if not checked would scare away foreign investors from Nigeria. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh, …
A'Ibom community leaders task indigenes on devtVanguard
Akwa Ibom Challenges Indigenes To Contribute To State's DevelopmentNaija News
EFCC Probes A'Ibom Government's N2bn Legal FeesLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
THISDAY Newspapers –Independent Newspapers Limited –Guardian (blog) –The Eagle Online
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Dankwambo speaks on dumping 2019 presidential ambition for Tambuwal – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Dankwambo speaks on dumping 2019 presidential ambition for Tambuwal
Daily Post Nigeria
Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has debunked reports that he was dumping his presidential bid for Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal. In a statement issued on his behalf, by his Special Assistant (Media), Junaidu Usman, …
JUST IN: 2019: Obasanjo in closed-door meeting with another PDP presidential aspirantPremium Times
Presidency: I've no plan to step down – DankwamboDaily Sun
BREAKING: Dankwambo in closed-door meeting with ObasanjoThe Punch
TV360 –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog) –The Whistler NG
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Power: FG to concession 6 hydro dams — Fashola – Vanguard


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Power: FG to concession 6 hydro dams — Fashola
Vanguard
Says DISCOs major obstacle in power value chain. By Chris Ochayi. MINNA—Federal Government, yesterday, announced that it had completed arrangements to concession six hydro dams to private operators under build, operate and transfer, BOT, scheme.
Nigerian govt, DISCOs differ on responsibility of supplying metersPremium Times
Fashola: FG's N701bn fund raised power generation by 3000MWTheCable
Epileptic power supply: Fashola, power vendors trade words over inefficiencyDaily Sun
THISDAY Newspapers –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –Concise News –The Nation Newspaper
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2019: It’ll be Buhari/Osinbajo joint-ticket – Presidency – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

2019: It'll be Buhari/Osinbajo joint-ticket – Presidency
Daily Sun
The presidential media said added that ruling party was still very much popular and that Nigerians have just endorsed Buhari and Osinbajo joint ticket. • Says APC victories in weekend's by-elections confirm popularity. Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja.
Osinbajo is Buhari's running mate in 2019 — PRESIDENCYVanguard
Presidency attacks PDP, says opposition party behaving like militant groupDaily Post Nigeria
President Buhari's Re-election Bid and the Political Storm Ahead, By Yohanna BwalaPremium Times
The Punch –The Nation Newspaper –Daily Trust –Pulse Nigeria
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NASS crisis: Obasanjo, Saraki in closed-door meeting – The Punch


The Punch

NASS crisis: Obasanjo, Saraki in closed-door meeting
The Punch
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta. The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his penthouse within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta on Monday. Saraki, who came in a …
Why I visited Obasanjo in his home – SarakiNAIJA.NG
Why Senate President, Bukola Saraki visited ObasanjoPulse Nigeria
Saraki consults Obasanjo as Tambuwal parleys AtikuNew Telegraph Newspaper
THISDAY Newspapers –CHANNELS TELEVISION –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Vanguard
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Air Force kills bandits in Zamfara forests – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Air Force kills bandits in Zamfara forests
The Nation Newspaper
NIGERIAN Air Force yesterday said it had killed many bandits in Sububu Forest, Birni Magaji and Rugu Forest in Zamfara State, following air strikes and helicopter gunship attacks. A statement by Director of Public Relations and Information Air
Air Force fighter aircraft neutralises bandits in Zamfara forestPremium Times
NAF gunships kill bandits in Zamfara forestsThe Punch
NAF fighter aircraft neutralises bandits in Suburu forest in ZamfaraThe Eagle Online
Xinhua –NAIJA.NG –PR Nigeria News (press release) (blog) –Daily Nigerian News (press release) (blog)
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Court restrains Speaker, four others from conducting sittings in Benue – The Eagle Online


The Eagle Online

Court restrains Speaker, four others from conducting sittings in Benue
The Eagle Online
A Makurdi High Court on Monday restrained the new Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Titus Uba, from conducting sittings. By The Eagle Online On Aug 13, 2018. 2 11. A Makurdi High Court on Monday restrained the new Speaker, Benue State House of …
Court restrains Benue's new speaker, others from sittingThe Punch
Court Restrains Benue Speaker From Legislative SittingAfrica Independent Television
Court restrains Benue State House of Assembly's new leadership from sittingGuardian (blog)
Concise News –NAIJA.NG –THISDAY Newspapers
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Gov. Al-Makura cautions corps members against political hooliganism – Vanguard


Vanguard

Gov. Al-Makura cautions corps members against political hooliganism
Vanguard
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has cautioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), corps members, posted to the state against involvement in any act of political misdemeanor, especially with upcoming 2019 general elections. Gov. Al-Makura.
NYSC: What Ugwuanyi told corp membersDaily Post Nigeria
NYSC honours Adamawa corp membersTV360
FG To Increase NYSC AllowanceNaija247news
TODAY.NG –The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog) –The Eagle Online –The Punch
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Court adjourns suit challenging Executive Order 6 until Aug. 30 – Vanguard


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Court adjourns suit challenging Executive Order 6 until Aug. 30
Vanguard
Abuja – The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday adjourned until Aug. 30, the suit challenging the Presidential Executive Order No. 6 of 2018 on the preservation of assets connected with corruption and other relates offences. President Muhammadu Buhari …
Court adjourns suit challenging Buhari's Executive Order 6Pulse Nigeria
Non-Attachment Of Executive Order 6 Stalls Hearing Of SuitIndependent Newspapers Limited
Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Executive Order 6 till August 30THISDAY Newspapers
The Streetjournal –Ripples Nigeria
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DSS speaks on recovering 21bn, weapons, PVCs from home of sacked DG, Daura – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

DSS speaks on recovering 21bn, weapons, PVCs from home of sacked DG, Daura
Daily Post Nigeria
The Department of State Services, DSS, Monday, said the alleged recovery of some items from the Abuja and Katsina homes of its immediate past Director-General, Lawal Daura as shown in some video is fake. The items now said to be non-existent include: …
No money, incriminating evidence found in Lawal Daura's homes – SSSPremium Times
Breaking: DSS denies recovering money, weapons in Daura's houseVanguard
DSS debunks news of recovered N21b, arms, PVCs from ex DG Daura's housesBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Pulse Nigeria –CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Punch –Daily Trust
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2019: Tambuwal, Atiku in closed-door meeting over PDP presidential ticket – Daily Trust


Daily Trust

2019: Tambuwal, Atiku in closed-door meeting over PDP presidential ticket
Daily Trust
The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has held consultations with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in connection with his aspiration to vie for the country's presidency in 2019, reports Thisday. Abubakar and Tambuwal are among the eight …
Tambuwal meets with Atiku, Gbenga Daniel [PHOTOS]Daily Post Nigeria
Aminu Tambuwal Visits Atiku Abubakar In AbujaNaija News
PHOTOS: Tambuwal visits AtikuNew Telegraph Newspaper
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Politics Nigeria
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PDP rejects outcome of Bauchi South Senatorial by-election – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

PDP rejects outcome of Bauchi South Senatorial by-election
Pulse Nigeria
Independent National Electoral Commission declared APC candidate, Lawal Yahaya Gumau as the winner of last Saturday Senatorial By-election. Published: 2 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
Dogara congratulates senators-elect Kaita, GumauThe Punch
PDP rejects Bauchi South bye-election resultTODAY.NG
PDP Wins Dogara's Council In Bauchi Senate Bye-ElectionThe Tide
Vanguard –The Nation Newspaper
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Ojo’s murder: Police vow to spare no effort in arresting killers of ex-Gov Oni’s ally – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Ojo's murder: Police vow to spare no effort in arresting killers of ex-Gov Oni's ally
Daily Post Nigeria
The Ekiti State Police Command on Monday assured that no effort will be spared in their resolve to arrest the killers of Mr. Bunmi Ojo, former Personal Assistant to ex-Governor Segun Oni. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ekiti Command, Mr
Police vow to arrest killers of ex-governor's aide in EkitiThe Eagle Online
Police Vow To Trail Killers Of Ex-Gov. Oni's AideNaija News

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Fire razes 21 shops at Fish Market in Maidugur – Vanguard


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Fire razes 21 shops at Fish Market in Maidugur
Vanguard
Fire razed about 21 shops at Fish Market in Maiduguri on Sunday night. Mr Ambursa Pindar, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Borno State Fire Service, disclosed this to the Newsmen in Maiduguri on Monday.
Fire razes 21 shops at Fish Market in MaiduguriDaily Trust
Fire razes Maiduguri fish marketDaily Post Nigeria
Fire destroys Maiduguri fish marketPremium Times
CHANNELS TELEVISION –TVC News –The Eagle Online –Obiaks News
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Two Million Nigerians To Get Collateral Free Loans From FG – CHANNELS TELEVISION


CHANNELS TELEVISION

Two Million Nigerians To Get Collateral Free Loans From FG
CHANNELS TELEVISION
President Muhammadu Buhari's administration will be giving 2million Nigerians collateral free loans as part of the recently launched initiative under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), called the TraderMoni. The aim of the …
Two million Nigerians get BoI loansThe Nation Newspaper
FG launches Initiative to Grant Collateral Free Loans to TradersBellaNaija
2 million Nigerians to obtain interest free loans in new micro-credit schemeTVC News
Naija News –NAIJA.NG –The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog) –Journalducameroun.com – English – (press release)
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The killings in Nigeria will soon come to an end – Adeboye – NAIJA.NG


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The killings in Nigeria will soon come to an end – Adeboye
NAIJA.NG
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has assured Nigerians that the persistent killings of innocent Nigerians across the country will soon come to an end. Adeboye gave the assurance …
Adeboye foresees end to killingsVanguard
Pastor Adeboye Reveals When Incessant Killings Will End In NigeriaNigeria News

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Lagos light rail to commence operation in 2022 – Daily Post Nigeria


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Lagos light rail to commence operation in 2022
Daily Post Nigeria
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that its light rail project running between Mile 2 and Marina will now commence passenger operation in 2022. The state government said on Sunday that after a comprehensive review of the project, it had approved …
Road decongestion: LASG, firm partner on light rail projectVanguard
Lagos seals partnership with foreign firm on light rail projectTV360
Again, Lagos postpones completion of light rail project — now 2022TheCable
BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –The Punch –Daily Trust –The Nation Newspaper
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BYE ELECTION: APC defeats PDP with over 160000 votes in Kastina – Vanguard


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BYE ELECTION: APC defeats PDP with over 160000 votes in Kastina
Vanguard
Also Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency; PDP, ADC, SDP kick …Bauchi South Senatorial bye-election too. By Suzan Edeh, Boluwaji Obahopo & Bashir Bello. katsina—All Progressives Congress, APC, APC, has won the Katsina North Senatorial district seat …
APC Wins Bauchi, Katsina, Kogi By-electionsLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Victory in Katsina, Kogi, Bauchi — is APC really bothered about defections?TheCable
APC wins Katsina, Bauchi Senate seatsThe Nation Newspaper
Daily Trust –Pulse Nigeria –The Tide –The Streetjournal
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Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram protest, seize airport; army reacts – Premium Times


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Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram protest, seize airport; army reacts
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army said calm has been restored at Maiduguri Airport seized for two hours on Sunday by riotous troops, that it described as 'unscrupulous”. In a statement on Monday, Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations, Operation Lafiya …
Borno protest: Soldiers explain why thy acted angrilyDaily Post Nigeria
Here's why soldiers shot inside Maiduguri airportPulse Nigeria
Maiduguri Airport: Army explains rowdy behaviour of soldiersDaily Trust
CHANNELS TELEVISION –Daily Sun –TheCable –The Streetjournal
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Impeachment: Madumere’s suit kicks off today – Vanguard


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Impeachment: Madumere's suit kicks off today
Vanguard
Imo govt's statement, reckless, inflammatory, contemptuous—Madumere. By Chidi Nkwopara. OWERRI—BARRING any unforseen circumstances, the High Court of Imo State will today, kick off the hearing of Prince Eze Madumere's suit, challenging his …
Madumere impeachment: Court grants application to serve respondents through Imo CJ's officeThe Punch

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FUTMINNA dismisses lecturer for sexual harassment – New Telegraph Newspaper


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FUTMINNA dismisses lecturer for sexual harassment
New Telegraph Newspaper
…expels 13 postgraduate students. Management of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State, has dismissed a lecturer from the Department of Geology, Omananyi Yunusa Adinoyi, following the outcome of investigation on an alleged …
University lecturer dismissed over sexual harassmentTODAY.NG

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Saraki: We’ll takeover NASS, if… — Buhari campaign organisation – Vanguard


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Saraki: We'll takeover NASS, if… — Buhari campaign organisation
Vanguard
•APC backs BCO, but won't join in mobilisation, says acting Publicity Secretary •It's an invitation to anarchy if they do that, says PDP; 49 senators support Saraki •NASS resumption unlikely as details of planned impeachment emerge. By Emmanuel Aziken …
Senate and matters arisingDaily Trust
PDP alleges fresh plot to arrest Saraki, EkweremaduNaija247news
NASS Invasion And DemocracyThe Tide
The Nation Newspaper –New Telegraph Newspaper –Daily Post Nigeria –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
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Angry soldiers ground Maiduguri airport, threaten to shoot superiors – Vanguard


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Angry soldiers ground Maiduguri airport, threaten to shoot superiors
Vanguard
There is currently tension at the Maiduguri international airport in Borno state as angry soldiers are shooting indiscriminately to protest their deployment from the state capital to another local government. soldier. The aggrieved soldiers reportedly
BREAKING: Soldiers shooting at Maiduguri airportDaily Sun
​​​Nigerian Answers Boko Haram's Anti-Education Campaign with SchoolsVoice of America
Protesting Nigerian troops fire into air at northeastern airportReuters
Reuters Africa –deythere (press release) (blog) –NAIJA.NG –SaharaReporters.com
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Breaking: Tambuwal dumps PDP, leads 10000 to APC – Vanguard


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Breaking: Tambuwal dumps PDP, leads 10000 to APC
Vanguard
Less than three weeks after the defection of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state to opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his name sake, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Tambuwal has led no fewer than 10,000 people to dump the party.
Tambuwal dumps PDP, defects to APC with 10000 supportersDaily Post Nigeria
Over 10000 PDP Members Defects To APC In Tambuwal LGLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Tambuwal's political godfather, 10000 others dump PDP for APCDaily Trust
Pulse Nigeria –TheCable –The Eagle Online –Naija247news
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Details of four policemen killed during gun battle with bandits in Kaduna emerge [PHOTOS] – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Details of four policemen killed during gun battle with bandits in Kaduna emerge [PHOTOS]
Daily Post Nigeria
DAILY POST has obtained details and pictures of the four operatives of the IGP Intelligent Response Team (IRT) killed on Saturday after a gun duel with bandits in Kaduna State. Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Sabo …
Four Nigerian police officers killed in ambush by armed personsPremium Times
4 policemen die during gun battle with bandits in Kaduna StateVanguard
Bandits kill 4 policemen in KadunaDaily Trust
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –The Eagle Online –The Punch –CHANNELS TELEVISION
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Buhari, APC involved in vote-buying – Timi Frank makes revelations – Daily Post Nigeria


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Buhari, APC involved in vote-buying – Timi Frank makes revelations
Daily Post Nigeria
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the ruling APC of corrupting the nation's electoral process through their devious love …
Lawal Daura: Encounter With An Intelligence Chief, By Yushau A. ShuaibPremium Times
NASS Invasion And Matters ArisingLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Osinbajo panicked, sent me to confirm NASS invasion – Ojudu, Acting President's aideVanguard
The Punch –Daily Sun –SaharaReporters.com –The Nation Newspaper
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