Blame Adeleke for the breakdown in the peace talk- Ogunbiyi – Vanguard


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Blame Adeleke for the breakdown in the peace talk- Ogunbiyi
Vanguard
By Gbenga Olarinoye, Osogbo. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, runner-up in the last Osun state congress, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi said the party's governorship candidate Senator Ademola Adeleke should blamed for the breakdown in the peace talk between …
Akin Ogunbiyi: Blame Senator Adeleke for the breakdown in the peace talkTODAY.NG
I haven't given up on Osun gov election, says OgunbiyiThe Punch
Osun 2018: I'll stop payment of modulated salary to workers — AdelekeNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
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Obiano’s aide dies in his sleep – Daily Post Nigeria


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Obiano's aide dies in his sleep
Daily Post Nigeria
Mr Randie Chima, a media aide to Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has been reported dead. Chima, who was Senior Special Assistant to Obiano on television documentary, was found dead in his room at Nwakpodulu Avenue, Awka, the …
Anambra Gov's aide found dead in his roomPulse Nigeria
Gov Obiano's aide found dead in his roomThe Punch
BREAKING: Obiano's Aide Found Dead Inside His RoomSaharaReporters.com
The Nation Newspaper –TheCable –NAIJA.NG –Naija News
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2019: ‘I will rule Nigeria for only four years’ – Atiku declares readiness to sign agreement – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: 'I will rule Nigeria for only four years' – Atiku declares readiness to sign agreement
Daily Post Nigeria
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to leave office as Nigeria's president in 2023 if elected next year. He said this in reaction to fears that a new president from the North would do two-terms against the current arrangement of eight
INTERVIEW: 'Why Atiku seems best candidate to beat Buhari in 2019'Premium Times
Atiku: I Will Do One Term Only, If Elected President in 2019THISDAY Newspapers
Obasanjo, Atiku and vengefulness incorporatedThe Nation Newspaper
TODAY.NG –The Eagle Online –Concise News –Politics Nigeria
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EFCC moves against Akwa Ibom govt, indicts top Nigerian lawyers – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

EFCC moves against Akwa Ibom govt, indicts top Nigerian lawyers
Daily Post Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered about N1.4billion allegedly belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Government. The cash was remitted in two tranches of N1.1billion and N300million, in 11 accounts belonging to eight top …
Governor Samuel Ortom says EFCC is working for APCPulse Nigeria
Benue: APC forced Ortom out because of his poor performance as governor – Lawani, ex-dep. govVanguard
Ripples in Rivers as EFCC begins clamp down on states' accountsBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Daily Trust –The Nation Newspaper –YNaija –The Punch
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NYSC recovers last body of drowned corps member in Taraba – TheNewsGuru


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NYSC recovers last body of drowned corps member in Taraba
TheNewsGuru
The last body of a female corps member was reportedly recovered on Friday by local divers at River Mayo Selbe, in Taraba State. The recovery brings to nine the total number of bodies recovered so far. *770# Mobile. Recall the Corps had on Thursday said …
Photo shows 9 Taraba corps members taking selfie before drowning in riverNAIJA.NG

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Soyinka accuses Obasanjo of awarding oil blocks in return for sexual gratification – TheCable


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Soyinka accuses Obasanjo of awarding oil blocks in return for sexual gratification
TheCable
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has challenged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to swear that he never awarded oil blocks in return for sexual gratification while he presided over the affairs of Nigeria. Soyinka spoke in his Interventions VIII series
Obasanjo awarded oil blocks for sex: Wole SoyinkaNews Agency of Nigeria (press release)

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APC claims victories in Bauchi, Katsina senatorial bye elections – Vanguard


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APC claims victories in Bauchi, Katsina senatorial bye elections
Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress has claimed victories in the two senatorial bye elections held in Bauchi and Katsina states on Saturday. Some APC Senators with the National Chairman of APC Adams Oshiomhole after their meeting with President …
Katsina by-election: APC in early leadPremium Times
APC supporters mock PDP supporters over Bauchi,Kogi and Katsina electionsInformation Nigeria
Post Defections: APC, PDP Test Might In Katsina, Bauchi, Kogi TodayLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
TheCable –The Punch –TVC News –AllAfrica.com
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No vacancy in Enugu, Bishop Chukwuma tells Acting President Osinbajo – Vanguard


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No vacancy in Enugu, Bishop Chukwuma tells Acting President Osinbajo
Vanguard
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion), Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, on Saturday told the Acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, that there is no vacancy in Enugu State Government House. File: Acting …
Osinbajo, Ugwuanyi challenge youths on leadershipDaily Post Nigeria
Osinbajo rebukes preachers for failure to condemn corruptionPulse Nigeria
Osinbajo accusing pastors of failing to preach against corruptionPremium Times
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Two suspected ballot box snatchers lynched in Kogi bye-election – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Two suspected ballot box snatchers lynched in Kogi bye-election
The Nation Newspaper
•One of the suspects identified as son of House of Reps aspirant •Five arrested for electoral malpractices in Bauchi. The bye-election to fill the vacancy for the Lokoja /Kogi constituency in the House of Representatives turned bloody yesterday when
Two die as violence mars bye-elections in Kogi, Bauchi, KatsinaThe Punch
Kogi bye-election records 2 deathsVanguard
Kogi By-Election State Police confirms 2 deathsPulse Nigeria
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Drama as Bauchi women kiss ballot paper, shout ‘Sai Baba’ before casting vote – Vanguard


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Drama as Bauchi women kiss ballot paper, shout 'Sai Baba' before casting vote
Vanguard
Some female voters at a polling unit in Bauchi caused a stir when each of them kissed her ballot paper and shouted “Sai Baba” before casting her vote. Newsmen report that the drama, involving four women, occurred at the veterinary polling unit of
Bauchi bye-election: Women kiss ballot paper, shout 'Sai Baba' before casting voteThe Punch
Bauchi by-election: Police arrest five in connection with electoral offencesThe Eagle Online
Bauchi by-election: Police arrest five for electoral offencesThe Nation Newspaper
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ANN presidential aspirants, chairman say they have come to disrupt present system – Vanguard


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ANN presidential aspirants, chairman say they have come to disrupt present system
Vanguard
Presidential aspirants under the banner of the newly registered Alliance for New Nigeria, ANN Saturday vowed to use the platform of the party to enthrone a new Nigeria where the malaise associated with professional politicians are not found. Two of the …
Beyond the Intellectual Battle for Nigeria's Presidency, By Sufuyan OjeifoSundiataPost (press release) (blog)
2018: Need for alliance of young progressives By Yahaya UmarBlueprint newspapers Limited (blog)

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INEC evolves security features to curb ballot stuffing – Bauchi REC – Pulse Nigeria


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INEC evolves security features to curb ballot stuffing – Bauchi REC
Pulse Nigeria
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Bauchi state, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi made this known in Bauchi while fielding questions from newsmen. Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN.
Dogara speaks on Bauchi bye-election, INEC's performanceDaily Post Nigeria
INEC will continue to upgrade card readers for optimal performal – National CommissionerVanguard
We introduced security features to curb ballot stuffing – INECThe Nation Newspaper
TODAY.NG –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –The Eagle Online –Nigeria News
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2019: Okorocha has ruined APC’s chances in Igbo land – Osita Okechukwu – Daily Post Nigeria


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2019: Okorocha has ruined APC's chances in Igbo land – Osita Okechukwu
Daily Post Nigeria
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has said that Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State will ruin the chances of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South East, come 2019. Okechukwu noted that the governor had …
Okorocha warns against politicising PVC collectionPulse Nigeria
Do not play politics with issue of PVCs, Rochas begs politiciansVanguard
Okorocha'll ruin APC chances in 2019 – Osita OkechukwuDaily Sun
The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog) –TODAY.NG –Nigeria News –Guardian (blog)
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Thugs vandalize factional APC secretariat in Rivers – Vanguard


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Thugs vandalize factional APC secretariat in Rivers
Vanguard
*We do not have faction in our party, Finebone. Ogoni. By Davies Iheamnachor. PORT HARCOURT- Hoodlums believed to be political thugs have vandalized factional Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. The office which is located on …
Thugs reportedly destroy APC factional secretariat in RiversPulse Nigeria
BREAKING: Thugs destroy APC secretariat in RiversDaily Post Nigeria
Hoodlums vandalize factional APC secretariat in RiversTODAY.NG
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By-election: Buhari’s Senatorial district votes to elect new Senator – TVC News


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By-election: Buhari's Senatorial district votes to elect new Senator
TVC News
Image result for By-election: Katsina north votes to elect new Senator. The people of Katsina northern Senatorial District are voting in a by-election to elect a new Senator for their district. The electorate in the 1,555 polling units of the 128
Post Defections: APC, PDP Test Might In Katsina, Bauchi, Kogi TodayLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Katsina bye-election: PDP secures just one vote in President Buhari's polling unitTODAY.NG

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Gov Ortom slams N10bn suit against APC chairman, Oshiomhole – Daily Post Nigeria


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Gov Ortom slams N10bn suit against APC chairman, Oshiomhole
Daily Post Nigeria
Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue state, has dragged Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court. The Governor is demanding N10billion as damages for comments Oshiomhole made against him after he …
Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom threatens to sue APC chairman, OshiomholePulse Nigeria
Retract false allegations or face legal action, Ortom tells OshiomholeDaily Trust
Ortom writes Oshiomhole: Retract allegations or get suedTheCable
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Ondo magistrate, son, relation, driver die in accident – TheNewsGuru


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Ondo magistrate, son, relation, driver die in accident
TheNewsGuru
Magistrate Banji Ayeomoni of Okitipupa Magistrates' Court in Ondo State, together with his son Dara, another relation and his driver were reported dead in an inferno caused by a petrol tanker spillage in Ekpoma. An official of the court, who spoke on
Ondo magistrate, son, relation, driver die in Edo after fuel tanker explosionNAIJA.NG
Tragedy In Edo As Magistrate, Son, Others Perish In Fire IncidentConcise News

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Kidnapper Who Took Tramadol Still Sleeping Six Days After Arrest –Police – SaharaReporters.com


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Kidnapper Who Took Tramadol Still Sleeping Six Days After Arrest –Police
SaharaReporters.com
A suspected kidnapper whose identity has yet to be confirmed by the Ondo State Police Command was still sleeping six days after he was taken to the police custody. The suspect was arrested by men of the command on Sunday as he and three other …
Six days after arrest, Kidnapper who took Tramadol still sleepingDaily Trust
Kidnapper who slept off during operation after taking tramadol, still sleeping 6 days after arrestInformation Nigeria
Tramadol Effect: After Six Days Of Arrest, Suspected Kidnapper Still AsleepNigeria News
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2019: Shittu, Akande, others team up against Ajimobi – The Nation Newspaper


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2019: Shittu, Akande, others team up against Ajimobi
The Nation Newspaper
As All Progressives Congress prepares to elect its 2019 governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sunday Oguntola reports on the ongoing intigues to challenge Governor Abiola Ajimobi's alleged bid to install a preferred aspirant. MINISTER of Communications …
2019: Oyo SSG, Olalekan Alli joins gubernatorial raceDaily Post Nigeria
2019: Oyo SSG joins guber raceDaily Sun
Save Ibadan from epidemic outbreak, ADP charges AjimobiThe Eagle Online
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Segun Oni’s associate shot dead in Ekiti during Man Utd vs Leicester game – Daily Post Nigeria


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Segun Oni's associate shot dead in Ekiti during Man Utd vs Leicester game
Daily Post Nigeria
Bunmi Ojo, an ally of Segun Oni, former governorship aspirant on the platform the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, has been shot dead, The Cable reports. Oni was the runner-up in the primary won by Kayode Fayemi, governor-elect of the state.
APC leader shot dead at football viewing centrePremium Times
Breaking: Ekiti APC chieftain and ex-FCC Commissioner shot deadThe Eagle Online
Tragedy in Ekiti: APC chieftain, ex-gov. Segun Oni's loyalist shot deadDaily Sun
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Taraba NYSC tragedy: Final moments of 9 ‘corpers’ who drowned – Daily Trust


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Taraba NYSC tragedy: Final moments of 9 'corpers' who drowned
Daily Trust
Kogin Salihu ('River Salihu' in Hausa), was named after its first known victim. Rushing down rapidly from the heights of the Mambilla plateau in Sardauna LGA of Taraba State, it runs past Mayo Selbe village, in Gashaka LGA. Daily Trust Saturday learnt
Two corpses of drowned NYSC members leave for Anambra, KadunaVanguard
Body of drowned corps member not foundThe Nation Newspaper
Families of drowned corps members set to arrive Taraba for burialGuardian (blog)
Within Nigeria –Kemi Filani (press release) (blog) –360Nobs.com
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Parties, candidates slug it out in Bauchi South Senatorial by-election – Daily Trust


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Pensioners protest non-payment of gratuity by PENCOM – Vanguard


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Pensioners protest non-payment of gratuity by PENCOM
Vanguard
By Adeola Badru, Ibadan. RETIREES under the Federal Contributory Pension Scheme (FECOPER) have embarked on a protest in Ibadan to drive home their grievances against the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) over issues ranging from …
Federal pensioners protest non-payment of benefitsThe Punch
Nigeria's pension assets rise to ₦8.23 trillionNEWSTAGE

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Gov Wike mourns Rivers Attorney General who died in London – Pulse Nigeria


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Gov Wike mourns Rivers Attorney General who died in London
Pulse Nigeria
Highlighting Aguma's commitment, passion and courage in discharging his duties, Wike says the late commissioner would be remembered for his good deeds. Published: 2 minutes ago , Refreshed: 1 minute ago; Gbenga Bada. Print; eMail …
Emmanuel Aguma, Rivers Attorney-General, dies in LondonVanguard
Rivers confirms death of Attorney General, Justice ChinwenwoDaily Post Nigeria
Rivers Attorney General, Aguma, dies in LondonThe Punch
CHANNELS TELEVISION –Within Nigeria –The Whistler NG
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Akwa Ibom deputy gov mocks Akpabio for dumping PDP for APC – Daily Post Nigeria


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Akwa Ibom deputy gov mocks Akpabio for dumping PDP for APC
Daily Post Nigeria
Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom, Moses Ekpo has said that no human force or power can divide citizens of the state. He said this in reaction to the defection of Senator Godswill Akpabio from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives …
Akpabio's defection puts Buhari's anti-corruption war under the spotlightThe Punch
Akpabio: Ex-Senate minority leader steals defection showThe Nation Newspaper
Akpabio has been a mole in PDP – OnuesokeVanguard
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APC vs PDP: Saraki fires back at Oshiomhole, says APC chairman behaving like rain-beaten chicken – Daily Post Nigeria


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APC vs PDP: Saraki fires back at Oshiomhole, says APC chairman behaving like rain-beaten chicken
Daily Post Nigeria
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has responded to claims by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that he (Saraki) had always worked with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, …
NASS siege: FG plotting to frame us – Saraki, EkweremaduDaily Sun
Saraki will not return to the Senate, Oshiomhole thundersVanguard
Resign or be removed, Oshiomhole tells SarakiPremium Times
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Defections: APC Expresses Confidence in Speaker Dogara – Vanguard


Vanguard

Defections: APC Expresses Confidence in Speaker Dogara
Vanguard
Tells Saraki, Your time's over, Resign Now or be impeached .Says Saraki won't return to Senate in 2019 .Why Party moved against Senate President .Lists his sins to include. *Emerging Senate President in Violation of Party Guidelines. *Appointing
Defection: Dogara's dilemmaThe Nation Newspaper
Kaduna Deputy Speaker dumps APCPremium Times
Kaduna deputy speaker dumps APC, joins PDPDaily Post Nigeria
NAIJA.NG –CHANNELS TELEVISION –TheCable –Nigeria News
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PDP Presidential Ticket: Atiku as clear favourite? – Vanguard


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PDP Presidential Ticket: Atiku as clear favourite?
Vanguard
By Dirisu Yakubu. ABUJA- Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has in the past couple of weeks, sustained a level of consistency in his quest for the sole ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 Presidential elections.
In God's NameWorldStage
In God's name, by Azibola OmekweThe Eagle Online
2019: Atiku's Worldwide connections will save Nigeria ― GroupNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
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Minister visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for Buhari – Pulse Nigeria


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Minister visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for Buhari
Pulse Nigeria
Health Minister, Isaac Adewole, visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for Buhari in 2015. Published: 27 minutes ago; Goodness Adaoyiche. Print; eMail. Tweet · Health Minister, Isaac Adewole, visits man who developed leg injury after
Man Who Trekked From Yola To Abuja For Buhari Still Suffering From Leg Injury Three Years AfterSaharaReporters.com

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Crowd boos Kwankwaso again – Vanguard


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Crowd boos Kwankwaso again
Vanguard
Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso , the 61-year-old former Kano state governor, who recently defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again been booed by members of the public. *Kwankwaso. At the close of Jumat service in Kaduna on Friday, the politician …
Crowd shout Sai Baba as Kwankwaso leaves Kaduna mosquePulse Nigeria
VIDEO: Buhari's supporters boo Kwankwaso outside Kaduna mosqueTheCable
Again, crowd boos Kwankwaso in KadunaNAIJA.NG
Nigeria News
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LAUTECH: Zonal ASUU urges Oyo, Osun to end ‘impasse’ at varsity – Daily Sun


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LAUTECH: Zonal ASUU urges Oyo, Osun to end 'impasse' at varsity
Daily Sun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta. The Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Friday, called on to the governments of Oyo and Osun states to work out modalities to end the “impasse” at the jointly owned Ladoke Akintola University of …
LAUTECH Crisis: ASUU urges Oyo, Osun govts to save institutionPremium Times
ASUU urges payment of 10-month salaries owed LAUTECH membersThe Punch
ASUU Calls On Oyo, Osun Governors To Settle Ownership Dispute Over LAUTECHNaija News
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Gunmen attack Benue community, kill 9 – Daily Post Nigeria


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Gunmen attack Benue community, kill 9
Daily Post Nigeria
Suspected gunmen have attacked Tse Ujoh community in Ikyurav-Tiev in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State and left about nine persons dead. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, DSP Moses Yamu confirmed that nine …
Many feared dead as gunmen attack Benue villagesVanguard
Gunmen kill nine people in Benue, Police, Ortom sayThe Punch
Nine killed in fresh Benue gunmen attackThe Nation Newspaper
The Streetjournal –Daily Trust –SaharaReporters.com –TV360
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Naval officer, 12 others roasted along East-West road – Daily Post Nigeria


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Naval officer, 12 others roasted along East-West road
Daily Post Nigeria
At least, 13 persons, including a naval officer, lost their lives in a fatal road accident around Emohua area of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The incident occurred when a Hiace bus loaded with 14 passengers had a head-on collision with a pail
Auto Crash Claims 13 Lives In RiversSaharaReporters.com
Bus Accident Claims Six In PHThe Tide
13 burnt to death in Rivers road accidentThe Punch
Vanguard –The Nation Newspaper –NAIJA.NG –THISDAY Newspapers
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Psychiatric patient goes berserk in Ondo hospital, beats CMD to coma, injures nurses – Vanguard


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Psychiatric patient goes berserk in Ondo hospital, beats CMD to coma, injures nurses
Vanguard
Akure—TWO medical doctors and three nurses in one of Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital, Akure, escaped death by whiskers as a patient, Folorunso Olawale, went berserk. The protesting workers. The doctors include the Chief Medical …
Psychiatric patient beats nurses, destroys hospital equipment in OndoDaily Post Nigeria
Psychiatric Patient Goes Wild In Ondo Hospital, Beats CMD To Coma, Injure NursesNaija News
Patient beats MD, nurses at psychiatric hospital, workers protestThe Punch
Pulse Nigeria –SaharaReporters.com –The Nation Newspaper –Information Nigeria
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Defection Hits Edo APC as Over 589000 Announce Withdrawal of Membership – The Streetjournal


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Defection Hits Edo APC as Over 589000 Announce Withdrawal of Membership
The Streetjournal
The gale of defection that has swept through the All Progressives Congress APC), across the country, finally hit the home state of the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, with over 589,000 members announcing withdrawal of membership from the …
Edo APC: Deadlock as Oshiomhole postpones peace talksVanguard
Oshiomhole Postpones Peace Talks In Edo APCConcise News
Oshiomhole to meet Edo APC chiefsNAIJA.NG
Independent Newspapers Limited –Nigerian Observer
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I was admitted into university without WAEC result – Adeleke – Daily Post Nigeria


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I was admitted into university without WAEC result – Adeleke
Daily Post Nigeria
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has said he was admitted into the university in the United States without presenting his West African School Certificate Examination result. Adeleke said …
Adeleke finally speaks on certificate controversyTheNewsGuru

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Jang opts out, declares his Senate seat vacant from 2019 – Vanguard


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Jang opts out, declares his Senate seat vacant from 2019
Vanguard
By Marie-Therese Nanlong. JOS — Senator Jonah Jang has opted out of a second term and has declared his Plateau North Senatorial Seat open for a successor. Jonah Jang. The immediate political future of the one term senator remains, however, unclear.
Jang Says Not Interested in Coming Back to Senate 2019The Streetjournal
Jang joins presidential raceDaily Trust
2019: Senator Jonah Jang declares for presidencyNAIJA.NG
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Adeosun: Sagay says NYSC irrelevant, explains why Buhari won’t sack minister – Daily Post Nigeria


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Adeosun: Sagay says NYSC irrelevant, explains why Buhari won't sack minister
Daily Post Nigeria
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Chairman, Itse Sagay (SAN), has described the controversy about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, as unnecessary. Sagay also …
Itse Sagay under fire for backing Adeosun on certificate forgeryPremium Times
Sagay: I Don't Bloody Care Whether Adeosun Did Youth Service Or NotSaharaReporters.com
Sagay: Who cares about youth service? We can't afford to lose AdeosunTheCable
The Whistler NG –NAIJA.NG –Herald NG (press release)
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10 feared killed as robbers attack banks in Edo – The Punch


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10 feared killed as robbers attack banks in Edo
The Punch
No fewer than 10 persons have been reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers in Igarra, in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, confirmed the incident to The PUNCH. Although details of …
JUST IN: Armed Robbers Attack 2 Banks, Kill 12 In EdoLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Armed Robbers Raid Two Banks, Kill 12 In EdoCHANNELS TELEVISION
12 killed as gunmen rob banks in EdoThe Nation Newspaper
The Eagle Online –The Streetjournal –National Accord –New Telegraph Newspaper
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IGP confirms sacked DSS DG, Daura still in detention, reveals location – Daily Post Nigeria


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IGP confirms sacked DSS DG, Daura still in detention, reveals location
Daily Post Nigeria
Contrary to news that circulated on Thursday that the sacked Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura has been released, latest information has confirmed that he is still in the custody of the Nigeria Police. The
The wanton siege to the National AssemblyThe Punch
Breaking: Police report confirms Daura acted role by politicians to invade NASSVanguard
IGP Idris submits report on SSS National Assembly siege to OsinbajoPremium Times
Daily Trust –SaharaReporters.com –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –The Eagle Online
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Suspected Boko Haram murder 15 soldiers, NEMA official in Borno – Pulse Nigeria


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Suspected Boko Haram murder 15 soldiers, NEMA official in Borno
Pulse Nigeria
The ambush and eventual death of 15 soldiers and a NEMA official occurred on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Damask area of Borno. Published: 1 minute ago; Gbenga Bada. Print; eMail. Suspected Boko Haram murder 15 soldiers, NEMA official in Borno …
Troops kill 7 Boko Haram insurgents, repel attack in BornoVanguard
Boko Haram insurgents attack military base in Borno, kill 17The Punch
Boko Haram kills NEMA staffPremium Times
TheCable –The Streetjournal –Daily Post Nigeria –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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2019: National Assembly ends break, to reconvenes Tuesday – Daily Post Nigeria


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2019: National Assembly ends break, to reconvenes Tuesday
Daily Post Nigeria
The National Assembly has decided to cut short its recess. It will reconvene on Tuesday, August 14. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yussuff Lasun spoke to newsmen on Thursday evening. According to him, “the agenda will primarily …
National Assembly to reconvene next week — Deputy SpeakerPremium Times
Senators, House of Reps members to reconvene on August 14Pulse Nigeria
National Assembly to reconvene next Tuesday, says deputy SpeakerThe Punch
TheCable –New Telegraph Newspaper –Africa Independent Television –TV360
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Chibuike Amaechi gets international appointment – Daily Post Nigeria


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Chibuike Amaechi gets international appointment
Daily Post Nigeria
A former Governor of Rivers State, now Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been given new appointment. The United Nations on Thursday inaugurated Amaechi as an Advisory Board Member of the United Nations Road Safety Trust …
UN appoints Amaechi as Board Member UN Road Safety Trust FundVanguard
Amaechi appointed Board Member of UN Road Safety Trust FundThe Punch
Excitement as United Nations appoints Rotimi Amaechi into its boardNAIJA.NG
NTA News –Concise News –Nigeria Today
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Okorocha declares 2-day public holiday for reg, PVC collection – Pulse Nigeria


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Okorocha declares 2-day public holiday for reg, PVC collection
Pulse Nigeria
Okorocha, who gave the advice in Owerri on Thursday during a news briefing, decried the poor response of Imo residents to the call for PVC collection. Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 3 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
Imo govt declares 2-day public holiday for PVC registration, collectionPremium Times
“I am more favoured to become the first Igbo President” – Governor, Rochas OkorochaInformation Nigeria
Governor Okorocha says 2 southeast governors are set to join APCNAIJA.NG
The Nation Newspaper –Naija News –thewillnigeria (press release) (blog) –TODAY.NG
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Court summons EFCC over freezing of Benue’s account – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Court summons EFCC over freezing of Benue's account
Daily Post Nigeria
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to appear before it over the freezing of the Benue Government account. NAN reports that the vacation judge, Justice Babatunde Quadri, gave …
Sack Magu, Wike begs OsinbajoVanguard
EFCC unfreezes Benue accounts, Ortom thanks NigeriansThe Punch
Court summons EFCC to account for freezing Benue AccountsBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –The Nation Newspaper –The Streetjournal –CHANNELS TELEVISION
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Lai Mohammed speaks on running for political office in 2019 – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Lai Mohammed speaks on running for political office in 2019
Daily Post Nigeria
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says his mission as new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara is not to contest any elective position in 2019. The minister, disclosed this on Thursday in Ilorin at a meeting
How we'll rescue Kwara from Saraki's grip – Lai MohammedPremium Times
I Won't Be Running For Any Office In 2019 – Lai MohammedCHANNELS TELEVISION
Adeosun: Buhari's Integrity Intact – Lai MohammedLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Daily Sun –Ripples Nigeria –Concise News –THISDAY Newspapers
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Senator Aduda denies defecting to APC – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Senator Aduda denies defecting to APC
The Nation Newspaper
Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda, Thursday denied dumping the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aduda who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja said that Nigerians should …
I have no plans to dump PDP ― Senator AdudaNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)

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DSS boss, Seiyifa speaks on rights violation, how secret police will operate under him – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

DSS boss, Seiyifa speaks on rights violation, how secret police will operate under him
Daily Post Nigeria
Newly appointed Acting Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mathew Seiyifa, has promised to look into complaints of human rights violation against operatives of the service. Seiyifa, while speaking in Abuja on Thursday, assured
I won't protect ethnic, sectional interests, Ag. DSS DGDaily Sun
BREAKING: DSS to review all cases of unlawful detentions, human right abusesDaily Trust
DSS Will Continue To Protect National Interest, Seiyefa Assures NigeriansCHANNELS TELEVISION
TheCable –The Punch –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –New Telegraph Newspaper
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Senator Dino Melaye not in court again – Vanguard


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Senator Dino Melaye not in court again
Vanguard
The Senator representing Kogi West in the Senate, Dino Melaye, was not in court today in Kogi State. The Senator, who is answering charges of gunrunning, was said to have been sick according to his lawyers.
BREAKING: Again, Dino Melaye fails to appear in court over gunrunning chargesThe Punch
Gun running: Melaye absent in court againThe Nation Newspaper
Again, Melaye Fails to Appear in CourtTHISDAY Newspapers
TheNewsGuru –Wetinhappen Magazine (blog)
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Saraki meets with chairmen of 45 political parties – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Saraki meets with chairmen of 45 political parties
Pulse Nigeria
Senate President Bukola Saraki is currently locked in a meeting with Chairmen of 45 political parties, in his office. The meeting comes on the heels of Saraki's visit to the hilltop Minna mansion of former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB
BREAKING: Saraki meets with 45 political parties' chairmenDaily Post Nigeria
Saraki hosts chairmen of '45 political parties'TheCable
BREAKING: Saraki meets chairmen of 45 political partiesThe Punch
SaharaReporters.com –Naija News –SundiataPost (press release) (blog) –Nigeria Today
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300 level Kogi varsity student stabbed to death – The Punch


The Punch

300 level Kogi varsity student stabbed to death
The Punch
Gbenga Odogun, Lokoja. The main campus of the Kogi State University, Ayingba, was thrown into mourning on Wednesday with the death of a 300 level student of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies following the death of a student after he …
Kogi university student stabbed to deathTODAY.NG
Kogi Varsity Student Killed On Birthday While Separating FightIndependent Newspapers Limited
Kogi State University student stabbed to death by fellow student (photos)Within Nigeria

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Governor Dickson’s mother dead – Premium Times


Premium Times

Governor Dickson's mother dead
Premium Times
The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has confirmed the passing on of his mother, Gold Coast Dickson. She was 72 years old. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis Agbo, said she died of cancer early hours of …
Bayelsa begins sensitiation campaign on safe motherhoodVanguard
Bayelsa Governor's mother, GoldCoast Dickson deadDaily Post Nigeria
Seriake Dickson loses mother to cancerPulse Nigeria
The Punch –SaharaReporters.com –CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Nation Newspaper
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2019: What APC, Buhari govt is planning against Saraki, Atiku, Wike, Dogara, others – Timi Frank – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

2019: What APC, Buhari govt is planning against Saraki, Atiku, Wike, Dogara, others – Timi Frank
Daily Post Nigeria
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has claimed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was planning to freeze the accounts of major opposition leaders ahead of the 2019 general …
2019: APC govt planning to freeze Atiku, Saraki, Wike, other's accounts, says Timi FrankVanguard
2019: APC Plans To Freeze Account Of PDP Leaders – Timi FrankNaija News
Atiku condemns alleged Saraki's complicity in NASS complex siegeBlueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
Nigeria News
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NASS invasion: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari used force against legislature, alleges TI – The Punch


The Punch

NASS invasion: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari used force against legislature, alleges TI
The Punch
The Transparency International, a global watchdog, on Wednesday condemned the siege to the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services. It noted that the administrations of former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck …
NASS blockade: Obasanjo, Jonathan used force against lawmakers – Transparency InternationalNAIJA.NG

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7800 ad-hoc staff for Katsina north senatorial by-election, says REC – National Accord


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7800 ad-hoc staff for Katsina north senatorial by-election, says REC
National Accord
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Katsina State, Alhaji Jibril Zarewa has said 7,800 ad-hoc staff will conduct the Katsina North Senatorial by-election on Saturday. Zarewa made this known in …
Katsina Rep hails Daura's sack, commends Osinbajo for upholding national interestNAIJA.NG
Katsina bye-election: Two brothers lock horns on SaturdayTODAY.NG
Katsina Rep. Hon Kurfi Hails Daura's Sack, Commends Osinbajo For Upholding National InterestThe Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog)

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EKITI POLL: Tribunal gives PDP nod to serve petition on APC, Fayemi – Vanguard


Vanguard

EKITI POLL: Tribunal gives PDP nod to serve petition on APC, Fayemi
Vanguard
By Rotimi Ojomoyela. Ado-Ekiti—The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, approved the prayers of the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in the July 14 poll, Kolapo Olusola to serve notice of Petition on Governor
Ekiti tribunal gives PDP nod to serve APC, Fayemi through substituted serviceThe Punch
Tribunal gives PDP order of substituted service on FayemiThe Nation Newspaper
PDP Can Effect Service On Fayemi, APC By Pasting, Courier – TribunalIndependent Newspapers Limited
Surge (blog) –THISDAY Newspapers
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Friend kills Lagos driver to date girlfriend – The Punch


The Punch

Friend kills Lagos driver to date girlfriend
The Punch
Samson Folarin. A 28-year-old bus driver, Abraham Umar, has been killed by suspected cult members at Cele bus stop, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos State. The police said the victim was set up by his friend who was obsessed with his (Abraham's) 17-year
Suspected cultists kill driver over girlfriendThe Nation Newspaper
Cultists kill bus driver in LagosGuardian (blog)

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Alleged contempt: Court orders IGP to produce INEC chairman – Vanguard


Vanguard

Alleged contempt: Court orders IGP to produce INEC chairman
Vanguard
ABUJA— The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered Inspector-General of Police to produce the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, in court on August 14. inec. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the …
2019 election shouldn't be taken as an emergency – DogaraPremium Times
Voter registration: Lawyer sues INEC, seeks extension till 2019The Punch
Details of Saraki, Dogara, INEC chairman meeting emergeDaily Post Nigeria
The Eagle Online –Naija247news –The Nation Newspaper –Pulse Nigeria
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Customs seize N2bn contraband in two weeks – The Punch


The Punch

Customs seize N2bn contraband in two weeks
The Punch
… • Comptroller of Customs, Federal Operation Unit, Zone A Ikeja, Mr Mohammed Uba (left), displaying seized parcels of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) and cartons of Tramadol… on Wednesday. Photo: NAN. Anna Okon. The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal …
Eight held as Customs seizes codeine syrup, othersThe Nation Newspaper
Customs seizes N1.17 billion codeine syrup in LagosGuardian (blog)

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Group accuse Ex-President of ruining Nigeria – Vanguard


Vanguard

Group accuse Ex-President of ruining Nigeria
Vanguard
The Coalition for Change in Nigeria has carpeted former President, Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent outbursts on the state of the nation. The group said it is so sad that Obasanjo, who is supposed to act as elder statesman has turned himself against …
Oshiomhole Accuses 'Old Master Thief' Obasanjo Of Grouping 'Old Thieves' Against BuhariSaharaReporters.com

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PDP happy to donate Godwill Akpabio to APC – PDP BOT Chairman. – Vanguard


Vanguard

PDP happy to donate Godwill Akpabio to APC – PDP BOT Chairman.
Vanguard
The chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Walid Jibril has said that the party was happy “donating ” the former senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio to the All Progressive Congress. from the left, Former
'There Was No Reward System' — Akpabio Breaks Down His Reasons For Leaving PDPSaharaReporters.com
2019: PDP BoT to Meet Presidential Aspirants over Consensus CandidateTHISDAY Newspapers

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Why we suspended voter registration exercise –INEC – The Punch


The Punch

Why we suspended voter registration exercise –INEC
The Punch
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday said its decision to suspend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration was not prompted by pressure from any quarter. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the clarification in Abuja …
435449 PVCs yet to be collected in ImoPremium Times
188, 223 PVCs uncollected in Niger, says RECDaily Sun
TakeItBack Movement Leads Protest For Extension Of Deadline For Voter RegistrationSaharaReporters.com

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Police arrest US army personnel over alleged fraud in Imo – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Police arrest US army personnel over alleged fraud in Imo
Pulse Nigeria
The Commissioner of police, Mr Dasuki Galadanchi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Owerri while presenting to Journalists the suspect, Michael, and other suspects involved in different crimes ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping and child trafficking.
Nigerian police announces arrest of American army officer for alleged fraudPremium Times

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Six Kano lawmakers dump APC for PDP – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Six Kano lawmakers dump APC for PDP
Daily Post Nigeria
Six members of Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday announced their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The legislators announced their defection in a letter they sent to the House.
Six Kano lawmakers dump APC, join PDPPremium Times
6 Kano Assembly members defect to PDPDaily Sun
6 Kano Lawmakers dump APC for PDPPulse Nigeria

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BREAKING: Osun 2018: Court affirms Senator Adeleke as PDP guber candidate – Daily Trust


Daily Trust

BREAKING: Osun 2018: Court affirms Senator Adeleke as PDP guber candidate
Daily Trust
The Osun State High Court presided over by Justice David Oladimeji on Wednesday dismissed a suit challenging the eligibility of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the September 22nd governorships election in …
Court refuses to stop Adeleke as Osun PDP guber candidateDaily Sun
BREAKING: Court Dismisses Case Against Osun PDP Governorship Candidate, AdelekeCHANNELS TELEVISION
Osun 2018: Court dismisses suit against Adeleke's candidatureTheCable
TV360 –Vanguard –The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog) –Naija News
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FG Restricts Issuance Of Visa To Foreign Engineers – SaharaReporters.com


SaharaReporters.com

FG Restricts Issuance Of Visa To Foreign Engineers
SaharaReporters.com
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that it had commenced the restriction of the issuance of visas to foreigners seeking to take up engineering roles in Nigeria in order to free up more jobs for Nigerians and improve local content. It said it
Nigerian engineers no longer competitive globally — BuhariVanguard
We have commenced restriction of visa to foreign engineers – FGNAIJA.NG
Nigerian govt bans issuance of visas to foreign engineersRipples Nigeria
Naija News –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
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Burning car causes traffic jam on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Burning car causes traffic jam on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
Pulse Nigeria
Lagosians took to social media to raise alarm over the accident which left hundreds of commuters stranded. Published: 1 minute ago; Samson Toromade. Print; eMail. Burning car causes traffic jam on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos play. Officials of the
Photo Story: Minivan goes up in Flames on Third Mainland BridgeOlisa Tv (blog)

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ASUU threatens to embark on fresh strike – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

ASUU threatens to embark on fresh strike
Daily Post Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) rose from its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Calabar yesterday and said it could no longer guarantee that its members would continue to work if Wole Babalakin, negotiating on the part of
ASUU disrupts LAUTECH exams, begins strikePremium Times
ASUU decries FG's indifference to education sectorVanguard
2009 pact: ASUU withdraws from ongoing renegotiation with FGDaily Sun
360Nobs.com –The Punch –The Nation Newspaper –TheNewsGuru
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Twin brothers, six others arraigned for alleged diversion of N31.7m cashew nuts – Guardian (blog)


Guardian (blog)

Twin brothers, six others arraigned for alleged diversion of N31.7m cashew nuts
Guardian (blog)
Policemen yesterday arraigned twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Akintade, and six others before an Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos, for alleged diversion of cashew nuts valued at N31,788,000. The six other persons arraigned alongside the twins
Twin brothers, 6 others docked over diversion of N31.7m cashew nutsVanguard

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IGP team nabs 12 criminals in Rivers – Vanguard


Vanguard

IGP team nabs 12 criminals in Rivers
Vanguard
By Davies Iheamnachor. PORT HARCOURT— Operatives of the Inspector General Police, IGP, Monitoring Unit and its Police Intelligence Unit, have busted criminal havens in Rivers State and arrested no fewer than 12 suspects terrorising parts of the state.
Police raid robbers' hideout in Rivers, arrest 12The Punch
IGP monitoring unit arrests 12 suspected criminalsThe Nation Newspaper

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RCCG ordains Oluremi Tinubu as assistant pastor – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

RCCG ordains Oluremi Tinubu as assistant pastor
Pulse Nigeria
play. L-R Bola Tinubu, Oluremi Tinubu and Pastor Adeboye Enoch. (The Cable). news. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has ordained Senator Oluremi Tinubu as an assistant pastor. The ordination took place during the ministry's 66th annual …
RCCG convention: Tinubu, 3406 others ordained assistant pastorsVanguard
Photos as Tinubu is ordained RCCG PastorThe Eagle Online
RCCG ordains 11250 deacons and deaconessesTheCable
Information Nigeria –Guardian (blog) –Naija News –Kemi Filani (press release) (blog)
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OGP: Irony as Ojo hints on corruption within Malami’s committee – Vanguard


Vanguard

OGP: Irony as Ojo hints on corruption within Malami's committee
Vanguard
By Luminous Jannamike. ABUJA – Co-Chair of Nigeria's Open Government Partnership (OGP), Mr. Edetaen Ojo, Thursday decried the lack of transparency in the financial operations of the initiative's National Steering Committee led by the Minister of
FG to establish e-government services coy in OctoberDaily Trust
FG Finally Approves E-govt Master PlanNaija News

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JAMB: Shettima gives Zakari, 2018 UTME best candidate 5-year university scholarship – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

JAMB: Shettima gives Zakari, 2018 UTME best candidate 5-year university scholarship
Daily Post Nigeria
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State on Tuesday hosted an indigene of the state, Galadima Israel Zakari, the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board, JAMB, best overall candidate at the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Shettima …
Borno governor celebrates best JAMB candidate for 2018Premium Times
Best UTME candidate gets N5m scholarshipThe Nation Newspaper
Borno orders payment of N5m scholarship for best JAMB candidateNew Telegraph Newspaper
NAIJA.NG –Within Nigeria –Herald NG (press release) –The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog)
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Defection: Akpabio stabs us in the back- Sen Urhoghide – Vanguard


Vanguard

Defection: Akpabio stabs us in the back- Sen Urhoghide
Vanguard
BENIN – CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Matthew Urhoghide has described the defection move of Senator Godswill Akpabio from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a stab in the back …
Akpabio arrives in Uyo for his defection party on WednesdayBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
2019: Presidency speaks on conditions attached to Akpabio's defection to APCDaily Post Nigeria
Akpabio'll join APC – PresidencyDaily Sun
Pulse Nigeria –The Punch –Naija247news –The Nation Newspaper
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Stop using our name to pursue your interest in APC, Kaduna PDP tells Shehu Sani – The Punch


The Punch

Stop using our name to pursue your interest in APC, Kaduna PDP tells Shehu Sani
The Punch
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has advised Senator Shehu Sani against using its name to “pursue his interest in the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party also says it has not promised an automatic ticket to Senator Shehu …
We didn't promise automatic ticket to Shehu Sani – PDPPremium Times
PDP has not promised automatic ticket to Sen. Sani – ChairmanThe Eagle Online
Kaduna APC Accuse Shehu Sani Of Attempted Factionalisation And Forgery Of LetterheadNaija News
Daily Nigerian News (press release) (blog) –Nigeria News –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
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Fani-Kayode commends female lawmaker, Goodhead for challenging DSS officials at NASS – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Fani-Kayode commends female lawmaker, Goodhead for challenging DSS officials at NASS
Daily Post Nigeria
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister on Tuesday applauded a House of Reps member, Boma Goodhead for daring the operatives of Department of State Services, DSS, to shoot her and others blocked from entering the National Assembly.
“I dare you to shoot me”, female Reps member, Goodhead charges at DSS operativesVanguard
Honourable Boma Goodhead dares DSS operatives to shoot herPulse Nigeria
I Dare You To Fire Your Bullets – Angry Female Lawmaker Confronts Masked DSS Men At NASS (Video)Information Nigeria
Daily Trust –Nigeria News –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –TheCable
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NYSC says allowance increase from N19,800 to N48,900 is a rumour – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

NYSC says allowance increase from N19,800 to N48,900 is a rumour
Pulse Nigeria
National Youth Service Corps NYSC says corps members allowance increase from N19k to N48,900 is a rumour. According to the NYSC, corps members allawee increase is nothing but a rumour. Published: 12:56 , Refreshed: 13:23; Akinbayo Wahab.
NYSC DG warns corps members against night partiesVanguard
NYSC declares 3-day mourning for 9 drowned corps membersDaily Sun
Corps members reassured of increase in allowanceNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
Naija News –360Nobs.com –Independent Newspapers Limited –Amoré (press release) (blog)
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BREAKING: Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal Daura – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

BREAKING: Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal Daura
Daily Post Nigeria
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has sacked the Director-General of the Department of State Service, Lawal Daura. This was disclosed by Osinbajo's spokesman, Laolu Akande on Twitter. He wrote, “AgP Yemi Osinbajo has directed the termination of the …
NASS Siege: Osinbajo summons SSS DG Daura, IGP IdrisPremium Times
NASS Invasion: Osinbajo sacks DSS DG, Lawal DauraBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
NASS Blockade: Ag. President Osinbajo summons IG, DSS BossDaily Sun
YNaija –The Nation Newspaper –The Punch –NAIJA.NG
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Senator deplores security siege at NASS – Vanguard


Vanguard

Senator deplores security siege at NASS
Vanguard
Abuja – A member of the Senate, Sen. Isa Misau, says siege at the National Assembly on Tuesday by Department of State Service (DSS) operatives was a “bad example to other African democracies''. Ben Murray-Bruce and other lawmakers. Misau, who …
APC speaks on SSS siege on National AssemblyPremium Times
NASS crisis: Senators got $1m each to impeach Saraki, Kwara lawmaker Rafiu Ibrahim allegesThe Punch
JUST IN: Oshiomhole, APC senators in crucial meetingDaily Sun
Daily Trust –WorldStage –Daily Post Nigeria –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
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Kano Gov replies Deputy, as aides join resignation spree – Vanguard


Vanguard

Kano Gov replies Deputy, as aides join resignation spree
Vanguard
By Abdulmumin Murtala. Kano —Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially replied Professor Hafiz Abubakar who tendered his resignation letter as Deputy Governor of the state.
Kano: Ganduje's Special Assistant on Graveyards resignsDaily Post Nigeria
Kano gov's Special Assistant on Graveyards resignsNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)

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Woman & Alleged Lover Reportedly fake her & her Daughter’s Kidnap to Defraud Husband of N15m – BellaNaija


BellaNaija

Woman & Alleged Lover Reportedly fake her & her Daughter's Kidnap to Defraud Husband of N15m
BellaNaija
A 45-year old woman Hadijat Kabiru and her alleged accomplices have been arrested in Lagos after her and her alleged lover faked her and her daughter's kidnap to defraud her husband Muraino Kabiru of N15m. According to Punch, Muraino received a call …
Woman stages N15m kidnap because husband took another wifeVanguard
Wife fakes own kidnap, demands N15m ransom from husbandThe Punch
Woman fakes own kidnap with lover, demands N15m ransom from husbandThe Eagle Online
Daily Trust –The Nation Newspaper –NAIJA.NG –Nigeria Today
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Boko Haram kills 7 villagers in NE Nigeria: sources – News24


News24

Boko Haram kills 7 villagers in NE Nigeria: sources
News24
Boko Haram jihadists have killed seven villagers in a dawn raid in Nigeria's restive northeast, local militia and a resident said on Tuesday. Gunmen in trucks and on motorcycles late on Monday attacked Munduri, a village 13km north of Borno state
Boko Haram Insurgents Kill 7 in BornoThe Streetjournal
Five Suicide Bombers Die in Failed Attack on MaiduguriNaija247news
Boko Haram Attack In Borno Village Claims Seven LivesConcise News
Premium Times –Xinhua –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog) –TheNewsGuru
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Lamido confident PDP will return to power in 2019 – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Lamido confident PDP will return to power in 2019
Pulse Nigeria
Lamido who spoke with journalists shortly after attending a meeting with PDP leaders and members in Ogun said plans were in full gear to return the party where it belonged. Published: 27 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
Why PDP will return to power in 2019 – LamidoPremium Times
2019: Obasanjo Okays Presidential Aspirant, Sule Lamido For NigeriaNaija News
Lamido Has What It Takes To Be President, Says ObasanjoIndependent Newspapers Limited
New Telegraph Newspaper –NEWSTAGE –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)
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Remain resilient, unbowed, undeterred, Soyinka urges Ortom – Vanguard


Vanguard

Remain resilient, unbowed, undeterred, Soyinka urges Ortom
Vanguard
Makurdi—Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State to remain resilient, unbowed, and undeterred, despite the persecution that followed his decision to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, …
Benue, Rivers Governors condemn SSS siege on NASSPremium Times
'Ortom's defection won't affect APC's chances in Benue'The Nation Newspaper
Defection: Remain resilient despite persecution, Soyinka tells OrtomThe Punch
TODAY.NG –New Telegraph Newspaper –Concise News –NAIJA.NG
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Is FG’s silence on Adeosun’s certificate scandal golden? – The Punch


The Punch

Is FG's silence on Adeosun's certificate scandal golden?
The Punch
The Federal Government's silence is not helping its fight against corruption. Since Adeosun is a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, one would expect that those who nominated her to the Senate to be confirmed as a minister should have
Why Buhari won't act on Kemi Adeosun's certificate scandal – Lai MohammedPremium Times
Herdsmen killings: Opposition creating fight between Christians, Muslims – Lai MohammedDaily Post Nigeria
Opposition deploys fake news against Buhari – MinisterDaily Trust
Pulse Nigeria –Daily Sun –The Nation Newspaper –THISDAY Newspapers
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2019: Hijackers wrecked APC govt – Ikimi – Vanguard


The Nation Newspaper

2019: Hijackers wrecked APC govt – Ikimi
Vanguard
CUPP, a coalition to rescue Nigeria — Oyinlola By Chris Ochayi ABUJA – CHAIRMAN, Steering Committee of the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, yesterday, assured Nigerians that the coalition is not just another gang
2019: Baraje, Ikimi, Bolaji, Peters head CUPP c'tteesDaily Trust
Those who hijacked APC are incompetent, says IkimiThe Punch
2019: Those who hijacked APC failed to manage it well – IkimiThe Nation Newspaper

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Ekiti guber: Tribunal grants Fayemi access to electoral materials – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Ekiti guber: Tribunal grants Fayemi access to electoral materials
Daily Post Nigeria
The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition's Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti has granted leave to the Governor-Elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to inspect and obtain certified true copies of electoral materials used in the July 14 governorship poll. The
Tribunal grants APC's request to inspect Ekiti election materialsPremium Times
Ekiti poll: Tribunal grants APC order to inspect election materialsPulse Nigeria
Tribunal gives Fayemi nod to inspect election materialsDaily Trust

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We discovered 19 illegal polling units in Akwa Ibom hotels, church, mosques, INEC claims – The Punch


The Punch

We discovered 19 illegal polling units in Akwa Ibom hotels, church, mosques, INEC claims
The Punch
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has discovered 19 illegal polling units in Akwa Ibom State. It said that the illegal polling units were variously located in hotels, church and mosques, among other ludicrous places. The Resident
INEC discovers 19 illegal polling units in Akwa IbomPremium Times

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UTME scores: Obaseki commends Oseghale’s performance – Vanguard


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UTME scores: Obaseki commends Oseghale's performance
Vanguard
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has commended the performance of Alikah Oseghale, an indigene of the state, for emerging third best in the 2018 national Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admission and …
Borno indigene got highest UTME score – JAMBThe Punch
Economy: Automobile investments to the rescueThe Nation Newspaper

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We’re hungry, not getting enough from centre, says Emir of Daura – Vanguard


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We're hungry, not getting enough from centre, says Emir of Daura
Vanguard
KATSINA – Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Faruq Umar has on Monday said his people and President Muhammadu Buhari's hometown are hungry and not getting enough from the centre despite the fact that their son, Buhari is the President of Nigeria. This was as …
'You must join Buhari to transform Nigeria'The Nation Newspaper

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Anxiety in Osun APC as Deputy Chairman, 580 other executives dump party – Daily Post Nigeria


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Anxiety in Osun APC as Deputy Chairman, 580 other executives dump party
Daily Post Nigeria
There is palpable confusion within the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun state chapter, as the state deputy chairman of the party, Alhaji Azeez Issa Adesiji, and 580 ward executive leaders on Monday dumped the party to join the Action Democratic
Breaking: APC deputy state chairman, Azeez, eight other executives resign in OsunVanguard
Osun APC crisis: Faction defect to ADPBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Nine Osun APC state officers defect to ADPThe Nation Newspaper
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