Ekweremadu: Ohanaeze speaks on EFCC’s interrogation of deputy Senate President – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Ekweremadu: Ohanaeze speaks on EFCC's interrogation of deputy Senate President
Daily Post Nigeria
The Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze has reacted to the interrogation of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Ohanaeze noted that the interrogation of Ekweremadu was an …
Ekweremadu: Presidency has gone mad with power — OhanezePremium Times
Ekweremadu's detention by EFCC, rape on democracy — OhanaezeVanguard
Ekweremadu in EFCC's custodyDaily Sun
SaharaReporters.com –Daily Trust –NAIJA.NG –Wetinhappen Magazine (blog)
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Death threat: You’re not popular, we can’t waste money on you – Kano carpets Ganduje’s deputy – Daily Post Nigeria


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Death threat: You're not popular, we can't waste money on you – Kano carpets Ganduje's deputy
Daily Post Nigeria
The Kano State government has lambasted deputy governor of the State, Hafiz Abubakar over his alarm that there was threat to his life. Abubakar, a loyalist of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, has been at loggerheads with the Governor, Abdullahi …
You're too insignificant to orchestrate your removal from office, Kano dep. gov. toldDaily Sun
Ganduje to deputy: Quit now, if you wishThe Nation Newspaper
Women urge Ganduje to pick Sheikh Khalil as deputyDaily Trust
Vanguard –The Punch –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –NAIJA.NG
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2019: Onu, Okorocha at war over Buhari’s support groups in S-East – Vanguard


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2019: Onu, Okorocha at war over Buhari's support groups in S-East
Vanguard
By Peter Okutu. ABAKALIKI—A faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi state yesterday floated a splinter campaign platform different from the South East for Buhari, SEB, making wave across the region. Okorocha. It described the campaign …
APC women seek NASS, state Assembly slots in EbonyiDaily Sun
2019: Minister Onu, Governor Okorocha bicker over President Buhari's support groups in South East – TODAY.NGNigerian Bulletin

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EFCC loses N15bn case against ex-Sokoto gov, Bafarawa – The Punch


The Punch

EFCC loses N15bn case against ex-Sokoto gov, Bafarawa
The Punch
A Sokoto State High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted a former governor of the state, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, and two others of 22 corruption charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The anti-graft agency …
Court acquits ex-Sokoto governor Bafarawa of corruption chargesPremium Times
Court clears Bafarawa, three others of N13b fraudThe Nation Newspaper
Court Discharges Bafarawa over N15bn Alleged FraudTHISDAY Newspapers

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Is impeachment move by eight Benue lawmakers legal? – The Punch


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Is impeachment move by eight Benue lawmakers legal?
The Punch
It is an insane move; it is sheer madness; it has no support in law, in the constitution and in common sense. It is an abuse of legislative powers and I believe that those people are a threat to the democratic order. We run a constitutional democracy
Jackboot democracy vs gunboat loyaltyDaily Sun
How Kwankwaso's camp reacted to Kano Speaker's impeachmentDaily Post Nigeria
Ortom's impeachment drama: Police chase out Benue Assembly workers from officesVanguard
Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog) –Independent Newspapers Limited
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In Akwa Ibom 27-yr-old woman sells granddaughter for N200,000 – Vanguard


Vanguard

In Akwa Ibom 27-yr-old woman sells granddaughter for N200,000
Vanguard
UYO—The Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a grandmother, Ekaette Obot, for stealing and selling her granddaughter for N200,000. Obot, who claimed to be 27 years old, stated that she did menial jobs and that she sold the child to free her
Police rescue 83-year-old woman from kidnappers' denPremium Times
Police rescue 83-year-old woman from kidnappers' den in Akwa IbomThe Eagle Online
Policemen to die by hanging for killing motorcyclist in UyoGuardian (blog)
The Punch
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‘Fayemi’ll not be vindictive’ – Daily Trust


Guardian

'Fayemi'll not be vindictive'
Daily Trust
A chieftain of the APC in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has said the incoming governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, will not be vindictive while probing the outgoing government of Ayodele Fayose as being viewed in some quarters. Osinkolu, a senatorial
Of migrant politicians and political prostitutionThe Punch
Election as a circus in NigeriaGuardian (blog)
Like The BourbonsIndependent Newspapers Limited

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Man impregnates daughter in Ogun – Vanguard


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Man impregnates daughter in Ogun
Vanguard
Abeokuta – The Ogun Police command has arrested a 45-year old man, Julius Ochim, for impregnating his daughter. rape. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi on Tuesday in Abeokuta. It said Ochim …
Man arrested for allegedly impregnating own daughterPremium Times
Incest: Man Impregnates Own Daughter In OgunLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Ogun police arrest father who slept with daughter for eight yearsThe Punch
The Nation Newspaper
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I’ll rather quit politics than return to PDP – Premium Times


Premium Times

I'll rather quit politics than return to PDP
Premium Times
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, says he has no plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated this in a statement by his media aide, Kunle Oyewumi, on Tuesday. Mr Kalu
Orji Kalu says no plans to dump APC for PDPVanguard
N7.6billion fraud: You have case to answer, Court tells KaluDaily Trust
Alleged N7.6bn Fraud: Court Dismisses 'No Case Submission' By Orji KaluCHANNELS TELEVISION
SaharaReporters.com –The Streetjournal –The Punch –The Nation Newspaper
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Impeachment threat: Kano deputy gov seeks police, DSS protection – The Punch


The Punch

Impeachment threat: Kano deputy gov seeks police, DSS protection
The Punch
Ted Odogwu, Kano. Barely 24 hours after the dramatic removal of the Kano State Speaker, Yusuf Ata, by members of the State House of Assembly, the Deputy Governor of the State, Prof Hafiz Abubakar, has petitioned the police and the Department of States …
Alleged threat to life: Kano Deputy Governor petitions Police, DSSVanguard
Kano Deputy Governor raises alarm over plot to impeach, kill himDaily Post Nigeria
Kano deputy Gov. petitions Police over alleged threat to lifeThe Nation Newspaper

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Ekiti handover: Probing Fayose won’t be Fayemi’s priority – APC chieftain – Daily Post Nigeria


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Ekiti handover: Probing Fayose won't be Fayemi's priority – APC chieftain
Daily Post Nigeria
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has declared that the incoming government of Dr. Kayode Fayemi won't make probing the outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, its priority as is being envisaged.
Fallout of poll: Be law-abiding, Fayose charges Ekiti peopleDaily Sun
We'll retrieve Olusola's mandate – FayoseThe Nation Newspaper
EXCLUSIVE: EFCC begins investigation of Fayose, wifeTheCable

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Court discharges, acquits 100 Shi’ite members – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Court discharges, acquits 100 Shi'ite members
Daily Post Nigeria
A Kaduna High Court has discharged and acquitted about 100 members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, otherwise called Shiites, according to a statement signed by the President of the movement's media forum, Ibrahim Musa, and distributed to …
Zaria Killings: Court frees scores of Shiite IMN members of wrongdoingPremium Times
El Zakzaky supporters acquitted of protest chargesVanguard
Army/Shiite clash: Kaduna High Court frees 100 Shiites in detentionDaily Trust
Daily Sun –The Punch –Guardian (blog)
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Zamfara killings: Amnesty International makes shocking revelations – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Zamfara killings: Amnesty International makes shocking revelations
Daily Post Nigeria
Amnesty International (AI) on Tuesday raised the alarm that insecurity was escalating in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state, with daily killings and kidnappings by armed bandits, leaving villagers in constant fear of attack. Revealing the atrocities by
Northern Nigeria 'at mercy' of armed bandits says AmnestyVanguard
Zamfara 'at mercy' of armed bandits – AmnestyThe Punch
Amnesty: Armed bandits have killed 371 in Zamfara since JanuaryTheCable
BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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PHOTOS: Former presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan meet – The Punch


The Punch

PHOTOS: Former presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan meet
The Punch
Former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met for a closed-door meeting. The photos of their meeting, which were shared by Bolanle Cole on her Twitter handle, @bolanle_cole showed the former presidents chatting.
Obasanjo meets Goodluck Jonathan in Bayelsa [PHOTOS]Daily Post Nigeria
Breaking: As 2019 general elections draw near, Obasanjo visits Jonathan and wife in Otuoke (photos)NAIJA.NG
Olusegun Obasanjo Meets With Goodluck Jonathan And His Wife In Their Otuoke Mansion (Photos) – Tori.ngNigerian Bulletin

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Senator Adamu reveals how Saraki allegedly plotted to succeed Buhari in 2017 – Daily Post Nigeria


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Senator Adamu reveals how Saraki allegedly plotted to succeed Buhari in 2017
Daily Post Nigeria
Senator representing Nasarawa West in the National Assembly, Abdullahi Adamu, yesterday alleged that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, plotted to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari when he was sick and undergoing treatment in London last year.
Saraki, Adamu exchange hot words over BuhariVanguard
Abdullahi Adamu is a mischievous liar – SarakiThe Eagle Online
Adamu attacking me to save self from EFCC – SarakiThe Punch
Daily Trust –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
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Fire at Ecobank building in Lagos – Vanguard


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Fire at Ecobank building in Lagos
Vanguard
There was a fire outbreak at the headquarters of Ecobank Plc in Lagos on Tuesday. The fire was reported to have started from the generator house of the bank on Kofo Abayomi street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports also have it that a tanker discharging
Fire engulfs Ecobank headquartersPremium Times
Fire guts Ecobank head office in LagosDaily Post Nigeria
Here's what caused the fire at the Ecobank Nigeria headquartersPulse Nigeria
Daily Sun –Daily Trust –The Punch –The Nation Newspaper
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Benue Assembly siege: Federal Government militarizing democracy – Group – Daily Post Nigeria


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Benue Assembly siege: Federal Government militarizing democracy – Group
Daily Post Nigeria
A group under the aegis of Benue Valley Initiative has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of militarising the nation's democracy and for besieging the State Assembly by armed policemen. The group equally called on …
Outrage as 8 lawmakers attempt to impeach Benue govDaily Sun
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 31st JulyInformation Nigeria
PDP, Saraki, Dogara, Mark, Atiku condemn planned impeachmentThe Nation Newspaper
AllAfrica.com –THISDAY Newspapers –Guardian (blog) –Daily Trust
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N179.8m fraud: EFCC docks 3 INEC officials – Vanguard


Vanguard

N179.8m fraud: EFCC docks 3 INEC officials
Vanguard
LAGOS—THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, arraigned three officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ogun State before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over alleged laundering of N179.8 million.
EFCC arraigns three INEC officials for allegedly laundering N180 millionGuardian (blog)
Three Ogun INEC officials remanded for money launderingThe Punch
EFCC arraigns PDP chief, INEC officials for alleged N179.8m fraudThe Nation Newspaper
THISDAY Newspapers –New Telegraph Newspaper
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2019: Deregister corrupt political parties, Agoro tells INEC – Vanguard


Vanguard

2019: Deregister corrupt political parties, Agoro tells INEC
Vanguard
By Ola Ajayi IBADAN—AHEAD of the 2019 general elections, the National Chairman of the National Action Council, NAC, Dr. Olapade Agoro, yesterday, asked a Federal High Court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission, INCE, …
Compel INEC to de-register APC, PDP, SDP – Olapade Agoro begs courtDaily Post Nigeria
Court restrains INEC, APC, others from conducting congresses in ImoPremium Times
Court Restrains INEC, APC From Conducting Congresses In ImoCHANNELS TELEVISION

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Christian groups chide PDP over controversial Osun governorship primary – The Eagle Online


The Eagle Online

Christian groups chide PDP over controversial Osun governorship primary
The Eagle Online
The groups in a joint statement issued in Osogbo on Monday declared that except justice is done, it may be difficult for the party to excel in the forthcoming election. By The Eagle Online On Jul 31, 2018. 3 3. Six Christian groups based in Osun State
Christian groups chide PDP over primaryVanguard
6 Christian groups in Osun chide PDP over allegedly rigged primaryNAIJA.NG

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YouWin awardees demand release of unpaid grant – The Punch


The Punch

YouWin awardees demand release of unpaid grant
The Punch
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja. Winners of the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria Connect programme on Monday stormed the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja to protest the non-payment of their grant. The angry youths complained about the …
YouWin awardees protest non-release of take-off grantThe Nation Newspaper
Unpaid YouWin graduates lay siege on APC SecretariatBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Aggrieved YouWin awardees take protest to APC secretariatDaily Trust
Independent Newspapers Limited
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Plateau killings: Imam who saved 300 Christians to get national honour – The Punch


The Punch

Plateau killings: Imam who saved 300 Christians to get national honour
The Punch
•US urges FG to punish killers. Friday Olokor, Jos. President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State to bring the 83-year-old Imam of Nghar village, Gashish District in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Alhaji …
Plateau unrest: We are committed to implementing white paper on Berom, Fulani peace accord – LalongDaily Post Nigeria
Killings: Buhari to honour Imam for saving Christian women, children in PlateauDaily Sun
US condemns violence, impunity in NigeriaGuardian (blog)

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Minimum wage panel to end negotiation next month, says NLC boss – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Minimum wage panel to end negotiation next month, says NLC boss
The Nation Newspaper
NIGERIA Labour Congress (NLC) President Comrade Ayuba Wabba has assured workers that the ongoing negotiations for a new national minimum wage will be concluded before the end of August. He hoped that implementation of the outcome of …
NLC slams el-Rufai for not paying salaries, pensionsThe Punch
Minimum wage negotiation may end next month, says Nigeria Labour CongressGuardian (blog)

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Breaking: Imo deputy governor, Madumere impeached – Vanguard


Vanguard

Breaking: Imo deputy governor, Madumere impeached
Vanguard
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state Deputy governor, Eze Madumere, has been been impeached. Okorocha and Madumere The motion for the impeachment of the deputy governor, was said to have been moved by the member representing Owerri …
Imo State deputy governor Eze Madumere impeachedBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Imo State Assembly Impeaches Deputy GovernorLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
BREAKING: Imo House clears Callistus Ekenze as new deputy govThe Punch
Premium Times –Pulse Nigeria –The Eagle Online –Independent Newspapers Limited
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Camp: NYSC mobilises consultant, 3 doctors’ for Plateau corps members – Vanguard


Vanguard

Camp: NYSC mobilises consultant, 3 doctors' for Plateau corps members
Vanguard
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that the corps has engaged the services of a medical consultant and three other medical doctors to carter for the healthcare needs of corps members on camp. File: NYSC Members. Mr Abdulsalam Alhassan …
Edo, NYSC Strengthen Ties On Education, Health Care Delivery In Rural AreasLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
2019: NYSC DG warns corps members against misconductDaily Sun
NYSC DG allays corps members' fears ahead 2019 electionThe Nation Newspaper

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Ekiti LG official found dead inside well – The Punch


The Punch

Ekiti LG official found dead inside well
The Punch
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti. The Director of Finance, Ise/Orun Local Government in Ekiti State, Mr. Michael Bamisaye, has been found dead inside a well at his residence in Ado-Ekiti. His death has thrown his family and residents in his compound …
Council's finance director commits suicide in EkitiDaily Trust
Tragedy as Ekiti council chief commits suicideThe Nation Newspaper

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Kaduna Guber 2019: Immediate Past Governor, Yero Submits Letter Of Intent to Contest – Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)


Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)

Kaduna Guber 2019: Immediate Past Governor, Yero Submits Letter Of Intent to Contest
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has submitted his letter of intent to contest the position of Governor of the state under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor who stormed the PDP State
Ex-Kaduna Gov Yero declares intention to run in 2019Daily Post Nigeria
2019: Ex-Kaduna Governor Yero declares governorship ambitionPremium Times
Yero, ex-Kaduna governor, joins governorship raceTheCable
NAIJA.NG
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Compel INEC to de-register APC, PDP, SDP – Olapade Agoro begs court – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Compel INEC to de-register APC, PDP, SDP – Olapade Agoro begs court
Daily Post Nigeria
Former presidential candidate of the National Action Council (NAC), Dr. Olapade Agoro has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Social …
Court restrains INEC, APC, others from conducting congresses in ImoPremium Times
Court stops APC, INEC from conducting fresh congresses in ImoVanguard
Agoro takes INEC, 3 parties to court for alleged corruptionDaily Trust

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Anglican Church blows hot over EFCC’s ‘witch-hunt’ of Ekweremadu – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Anglican Church blows hot over EFCC's 'witch-hunt' of Ekweremadu
Daily Post Nigeria
The Enugu Diocese of the Anglican Communion has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to stop “witch-hunting” the Deputy President of Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu. The Church asserted that the lawmaker has had no trace of …
Group petitions US Ambassador over security agencies' siege on Saraki, Ekweremadu's homesPremium Times
2019: Ekweremadu's zone opts to purchase Ugwuanyi's nomination formVanguard
There're attempts to sack me as Deputy Senate President –EkweremaduThe Punch
The Nation Newspaper –SaharaReporters.com –Daily Sun
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Breaking: Kano speaker impeached – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

Breaking: Kano speaker impeached
The Nation Newspaper
Members of Kano state House of Assembly on Monday impeached Alhaji Abdullahi Yusif Attah Fagge and replaced him with the former speaker Alhaji Kabiru Al hassan Rurum. The move followed a motion filed in by member representing Warawa …
Kano Assembly Impeaches SpeakerCHANNELS TELEVISION
BREAKING: Why Kano speaker Ata was removedDaily Trust

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Benue State House of Assembly shutdown as armed men take over complex – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Benue State House of Assembly shutdown as armed men take over complex
Daily Post Nigeria
A detachment of armed Mobile policemen, believed to have been drawn from Abuja, Nasarawa and Benue have taken over the house of assembly complex, report reaching DAILY POST from Benue Monday morning says. The heavily armed men blocked the …
Eight APC lawmakers take over Benue Assembly, serve Governor Ortom impeachment noticePremium Times
8 Benue APC lawmakers move to impeach Governor OrtomPulse Nigeria
UPDATE: Benue factional Speaker moves to impeach Gov. Ortom over alleged N33b embezzlement, othersDaily Sun
CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Eagle Online –Daily Trust –SaharaReporters.com
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Dino Melaye gives more details of how gunmen allegedly tried to kidnap, assassinate him – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Dino Melaye gives more details of how gunmen allegedly tried to kidnap, assassinate him
Daily Post Nigeria
Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West, has given more insight into how he escaped from gunmen who attacked him in Gwagwalada. The embattled lawmaker was attacked along Gwagwalada area. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, the …
Melaye narrates how he escaped attackers by climbing a treePulse Nigeria
How I spent 11 hours on treetop to escape abduction — Dino MelayePremium Times
I hid on tree for 11 hours-Dino Melaye speaks on assasination attemptInformation Nigeria
BellaNaija –TheCable –The Nation Newspaper
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ABUAD ranked best private varsity in Nigeria – Daily Sun


Daily Sun

ABUAD ranked best private varsity in Nigeria
Daily Sun
The Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) has emerged number one best university out of 75 private universities in Nigeria. In the latest July ranking of world universities carried out by popular webometrics based in Spain, ABUAD, was also ranked second best …
UI ranked Nigeria's best, ABUAD tops private varsitiesThe Punch
ABUAD ranked best private universityThe Nation Newspaper
Afe Babalola varsity gets Webometrics' rankingGuardian (blog)

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APC crisis: Buhari, Lai Mohammed at war over Minister’s move to sack Kwara exco – Daily Post Nigeria


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APC crisis: Buhari, Lai Mohammed at war over Minister's move to sack Kwara exco
Daily Post Nigeria
The Publicity Secretary of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sulyman Buhari has tackled the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed over the call for dissolution of its executives. Buhari said Mohammed does …
APC asks Saraki-led appointees from Kwara to resign or be sackedVanguard
Kwara: Lai asks Saraki loyalists in gov't to resignDaily Trust
Resign or be sacked, FG tells appointees loyal to SarakiTheCable
The Nation Newspaper –The Eagle Online –Pulse Nigeria –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
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How Fayose’s ignorant blunders caused PDP’s down fall in Ekiti – Naija247news


Naija247news

How Fayose's ignorant blunders caused PDP's down fall in Ekiti
Naija247news
Posted By: Samuel Adesanya Renowned German political philosopher Friedrich Engels once stated that all a politician needs to prosecute a successful battle is good tactics, as well as strategic and dialectical thinking. But, Assistant Editor SINA FADARE …
How Fayose killed PDP in Ekiti – Former Commisoner, AjayiDaily Post Nigeria
'PDP lost Ekiti because Fayose took people for granted'- Former Attorney Gen, OwoseniVanguard
Defecting APC members digging own graves, says Edo State dep. gov.Daily Sun
Guardian (blog)
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But for me, Buhari wanted nothing to do with Tinubu —Buba Galadima – Vanguard


Vanguard

But for me, Buhari wanted nothing to do with Tinubu —Buba Galadima
Vanguard
Chairman of Reformed All Progressives Congress, R-APC, Buba Galadima, has said the cosy relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was an afterthought.
Buhari didn't want alliance with Tinubu in 2013 – GaladimaThe Punch
If not for me, Buhari wanted nothing to do with Tinubu – Buba GaladimaThe Eagle Online
R-APC chairman, Buba Galadima reveals how Buhari rejected TinubuDaily Post Nigeria
TheCable
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Buhari to inaugurate 69km Warri-Escravos road soon – The Punch


The Punch

Buhari to inaugurate 69km Warri-Escravos road soon
The Punch
Theophilus Onojeghen, Warri. The Niger Delta Development Commission says plans have reached an advanced stage for President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the construction of a 69-kilometre road network that will link Warri to the Nigeria Maritime …
N/Delta Ministry Spends N750bn On Projects With Only 12% CompletionLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
NABTEB announces May/June 2018 examination results, tasks Nigerians on technical educationGuardian (blog)

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Breaking: Buhari deploys fighter jets after Zamfara bandits – Vanguard


Vanguard

Breaking: Buhari deploys fighter jets after Zamfara bandits
Vanguard
The Buhari administration is deploying a 1000-strong mixed force, comprising the army, air force, police and the civil defence to launch counterattacks on the bandits terrorising the villages and towns of Zamfara State. President Buhari orders fresh
Buhari Sends '1000-Strong Military Force' After Bandits In ZamfaraCHANNELS TELEVISION
Nigeria to send air force and 1000 security personnel to tackle banditryNaija247news
Killings: Buhari sends 1000 security personnel to ZamfaraTheCable

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Mass killings, political calculations and the dearth of morality in Nigeria – Vanguard


The Punch

Mass killings, political calculations and the dearth of morality in Nigeria
Vanguard
There is a joke trending in the wake of the defections of lawmakers elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The joke is to the effect that not much was heard about the so-called killer herdsmen
Boko Haram: Nigerian troops overpower insurgents in Borno, kill 16Daily Post Nigeria
Army neutralises 16 Boko Haram members, recover weapons in BornoThe Eagle Online

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Abductors Of Ondo Ex-LG Chairman Demand N10m Ransom – CHANNELS TELEVISION


CHANNELS TELEVISION

Abductors Of Ondo Ex-LG Chairman Demand N10m Ransom
CHANNELS TELEVISION
The abductors of a former Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, Mr Dele Fagoriola, have demanded a ransom of N10 million for his release. The suspects made the demand on Sunday, one day after some unidentified …
Abductors of ex-Ondo LG chair demand N20m ransomDaily Sun
'Six Masked Boys' Kidnap Former Akure North LG ChairmanSaharaReporters.com

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Bauchi govt donates land to boost NAF’s capacity – Daily Trust


Daily Trust

Bauchi govt donates land to boost NAF's capacity
Daily Trust
Bauchi State Government has donated a piece of land within the Lame and Bura Forests to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the establishment of an Air Range, as part of its contribution to the human capacity development of the military. The state
NAF Acquires 18 New Aircraft, Reactivates 13 in Three YearsTHISDAY Newspapers
Unpatriotic Nigerians funding terrorist groups for political interests – CASThe Eagle Online
CAS blames unpatriotic Nigerians for security crisesNAIJA.NG

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Osun Guber Polls: Youth group endorses Sen. Adeleke of PDP – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

Osun Guber Polls: Youth group endorses Sen. Adeleke of PDP
Pulse Nigeria
The groupsaid that after consideration of all aspirants for the polls, Adeleke, the candidate of PDP remained the best choice. Published: 1 minute ago , Refreshed: 3 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
As APC Explores Direct PrimariesLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
David Mark leads PDP leaders to reconcile Osun PDP on Adeleke candidatureDaily Trust
Why controversy trails Osun PDP primaryVanguard
The Eagle Online –The Nation Newspaper
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FG recalls 2.4 million bottles of codeine-containing cough syrup – Vanguard


Vanguard

FG recalls 2.4 million bottles of codeine-containing cough syrup
Vanguard
*Experts say codeine syrup is used in treatment of cough, but when abused could lead to full-fledged addiction that is potentially deadly. By Luminous Jannamike. ABUJA – THE Federal Government weekend said it directed the recall of 2,405,724 million …
FG recalls 2.4m bottles of cough syrup containing codeineThe Eagle Online
Nigeria: FG confirms recall of 2.4m bottles of cough syrup containing codeineWorldStage

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APC asks Saraki-led appointees from Kwara to resign or be sacked – Vanguard


Vanguard

APC asks Saraki-led appointees from Kwara to resign or be sacked
Vanguard
Ilorin- Minister of Information and culture, Alh Lai Mohammed has said that all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state in the camp of the Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki, holding various federal government appointments are to …
Fresh crisis hits APC as Lai Mohammed's faction demands exco sackDaily Post Nigeria
APC Kwara exco loyal to Saraki might be sackedPulse Nigeria
Stakeholders seek dissolution of Kwara APC ExecutiveBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
NAIJA.NG
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APC crisis: Saraki, Ekweremmadu could have been killed last Tuesday – Senator Ibrahim – Daily Post Nigeria


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APC crisis: Saraki, Ekweremmadu could have been killed last Tuesday – Senator Ibrahim
Daily Post Nigeria
The Senator representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, Rafiu Ibrahim, has said that the security agents who besieged the residences of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu were capable of killing them. Ibrahim, who …
Defecting senators corrupt, afraid of arrest if Buhari re-elected – El-RufaiPremium Times
Battle For National Assembly Leadership: APC Caucus Frets, Hopes To Stop Saraki, DogaraSaharaReporters.com
Kwara in Saraki's firm grip; loyalists' bank on 25% of votes for BuhariVanguard
Daily Trust –The Punch –POLITICSNGR NEWS
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Dasuki’s family drags Malami to NBA, wants AGF punished – Daily Post Nigeria


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Dasuki's family drags Malami to NBA, wants AGF punished
Daily Post Nigeria
The family of the detained former National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has formally dragged the Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, SAN, before the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) demanding sanction …
AGF, Saraki, Rule Of Law And Buhari CriticsLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Detention: Dasuki's family writes NBA, wants AGF Malami punishedNAIJA.NG

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Irate youths attack police station, set vehicles ablaze in Zamfara – The Nation Newspaper


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Irate youths attack police station, set vehicles ablaze in Zamfara
The Nation Newspaper
Some irate youths in Zurmi town, Zurmi local government area of Zamfara attacked the community police station demanding that officers should hand over the three suspected bandits arrested by the army to them. The Public Relations Officer of the state
Killings: Zamfara Speaker urges FG to provide sustainable securityVanguard

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“Reverse proscription of IPOB, keep your 2023 presidency” – Details of Igbo leaders’ meeting in Enugu – Daily Post Nigeria


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“Reverse proscription of IPOB, keep your 2023 presidency” – Details of Igbo leaders' meeting in Enugu
Daily Post Nigeria
Igbo elders and intellects led by renowned constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze, on Saturday, in Enugu declared that Ndigbo's major desire was Nigeria to be restructured and not the 2023 presidency. They also demanded the removal of the ban …
President: Not Igbo needDaily Sun
We're not interested in 2023 Presidency – Igbo LeadersThe Eagle Online
Buhari 'll support Igbo aspiration if re-elected — EkechiThe Punch
TODAY.NG –AllAfrica.com –THISDAY Newspapers
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NASS RECESS: INEC seeks alternative sources of funding for 2019 polls – Vanguard


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NASS RECESS: INEC seeks alternative sources of funding for 2019 polls
Vanguard
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmoud Yakub, has said that vote-buying in election by agents of political parties in the country was scary. Yakubu. The INEC Chairman also said that the commission may be …
INEC registers over 10 million new voters – OfficialPremium Times
2019 elections: INEC raises concerns over fundingDaily Sun
NASS recess: INEC worried over poor funding ahead of 2019 electionsThe Nation Newspaper
The Punch –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –Nigerian Bulletin
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Clash of two cultural festivals stirred violence in Ekiti – Daily Sun


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Clash of two cultural festivals stirred violence in Ekiti
Daily Sun
Wole Balogun, Ado-Ekiti. The celebration of two traditional festivals in Ikere-Ekiti resulted in violence, on Friday night, as one person was shot during the celebration of Odun Oba and Olosunta festivals. The Odun Oba festival celebrated by the Ogoga
Ekiti: One shot in violent clash over traditional festivalsThe Nation Newspaper
Violence in Ekiti over traditional festivalsThe Punch

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NBC fines Daar Communications N.5m for code infringement – Daily Trust


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NBC fines Daar Communications N.5m for code infringement
Daily Trust
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a fine of N500, 000 on Daar Communications Group for infringing on Nigeria broadcasting code. The Director-General Mallam Is'haq Modibbo Kawu announced this decision following the persistent …
NBC sanctions Dokpesi's Raypower FM over 'provocative' commentsDaily Post Nigeria
'Divisive comments': NBC imposes N500,000 fine on RaypowerTheCable

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I’ll probe Okorocha if I return as gov — Ohakim – The Punch


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I'll probe Okorocha if I return as gov — Ohakim
The Punch
CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA. A former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, said on Friday that if he returned to office as the governor he would ensure that Governor Rochas Okorocha “refunds every kobo he appropriated from the state treasury.” Ohakim, who was …
Former Imo Governor Defects From PDP, Joins APGACHANNELS TELEVISION

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181000 primary six pupils sit for JSS placement test in Lagos – The Eagle Online


The Eagle Online

181000 primary six pupils sit for JSS placement test in Lagos
The Eagle Online
Dr Ganiyu Sopeyin, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, disclosed this to journalists after monitoring the exercise at Mende Junior High School, Maryland, Lagos. By The Eagle Online On Jul 28, 2018. 5 5. The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board on …
181000 primary 6 pupils sit for JSS placement test in LagosPulse Nigeria

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Just in: Aregbesola bags doctorate degree – Vanguard


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Just in: Aregbesola bags doctorate degree
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Samuel Adegboyega University in Edo has conferred an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration on Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ben Aigbokhan at a special convocation held on Saturday …
Rauf Aregbesola lauded by Osun indigenes for driving himself to work – Laila's BlogNigerian Bulletin

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Ortom has reduced governance to Nollywood – Oshiomhole – Daily Sun


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Ortom has reduced governance to Nollywood – Oshiomhole
Daily Sun
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja. The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has officially reacted to the recent defection of the Benue state governor Samuel Ortom, to the People Democratic Party (PDP), nothing that he …
Oshiomhole attacks Ortom, says Governor has failed in BenuePremium Times
Gale Of Defection And The Task Before OshiomholeLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Ortom's aides behind Benue killings, Oshiomhole allegesVanguard
Daily Post Nigeria –Naija247news –CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Eagle Online
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Another 42-yr-old Nigerian killed in South Africa – Vanguard


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Another 42-yr-old Nigerian killed in South Africa
Vanguard
Port Harcourt – The Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the killing of Mr Chibuzo Nwankwo, a 42-year-old member from Enugu State. The community said that Nwankwo`s death brings to 121 the number of Nigerians killed in South Africa since …
Another Nigerian killed in South AfricaDaily Trust
Nigerian killed after 'harassing female worker' at South African barTheCable

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Kwankwaso’s defection wrecks no havoc to APC – Gov Ganduje – Vanguard


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Kwankwaso's defection wrecks no havoc to APC – Gov Ganduje
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By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Defection of the former governor of Kano state, Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso alongside other parliamentarians, to the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has been described by the governor of Kano state Dr Abdullahi …
2019: Buhari will definitely lose in Kano, Kwankwaso replies AmaechiPremium Times
APC vs PDP: Ganduje finally reacts to Kwankwaso's defectionDaily Post Nigeria
Kwankwaso's Defection Doesn't Change Anything In Kano – GandujeLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
The Eagle Online –Pulse Nigeria –TheCable
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Buhari to supporters: Don’t jump INEC gun – Vanguard


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Buhari to supporters: Don't jump INEC gun
Vanguard
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged supporters to slow down further campaigns for his re-election as they amount as a breach of the rules of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Mr. Femi Adesina, the media adviser to President Buhari sued …
2019: Don't campaign for me yet – Buhari warns supportersDaily Post Nigeria
Stop campaigning for me – Buhari tells supportersInformation Nigeria
2019: Presidency cautions Buhari supporters against early political campaignsNational Accord
NAIJA.NG
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Why we are being hounded, hunted – Ekweremadu – Daily Post Nigeria


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Why we are being hounded, hunted – Ekweremadu
Daily Post Nigeria
Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, Friday, said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is persecuting him and some others because of their demand for true democracy in Nigeria. He spoke in Enugu after thousands of residents …
The Saraki, Ekweremadu PhenomenonVanguard
Major events at the Senate this weekPremium Times
Ekweremadu Expresses Dismay over Incessant Loss of Lives in NigeriaLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
THISDAY Newspapers –The Nation Newspaper –Lagos (press release) –Guardian (blog)
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FAAC crisis: Buhari directs new template on revenue remittance – Daily Trust


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FAAC crisis: Buhari directs new template on revenue remittance
Daily Trust
The lingering crisis between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC) and Federation Account Allocation Committee ( FAAC) over revenue remittances may have been resolved as president Buhari was ordered a new remittance template.
Buhari orders new FAAC remittance templateThe Nation Newspaper
FAAC crisis: Buhari directs Adeosun, Kachikwu, others to review NNPC templateThe Punch
FAAC: Buhari orders review of revenue template as FG, States, share N821.9b in JuneThe Eagle Online
Ripples Nigeria
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Amaechi: Buhari will win Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi even on sick bed – Pulse Nigeria


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Amaechi: Buhari will win Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi even on sick bed
Pulse Nigeria
Despite defections, Amaechi says President Buhari will get majority votes in Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi even if he is on a sick bed in 2019. Published: 1 minute ago; Goodness Adaoyiche. Print; eMail …
Tambuwal will leave APC for Presidential ambition – AmaechiVanguard
Amaechi: If Buhari contests election on a sick bed, Bauchi people will vote for himTheCable
2019: Buhari'll Win Election in Bauchi Even on Sickbed, Ameachi BoastsTHISDAY Newspapers

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Otedola tanker explosion: Police arrest truck owner – The Nation Newspaper


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Otedola tanker explosion: Police arrest truck owner
The Nation Newspaper
The owner of the petrol tanker, that sparked last month's inferno, on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has been arrested by the police. No fewer than nine people lost their lives in the incident which also got dozens of vehicles burnt. Spokesman for the Lagos
Otedola bridge fire: Police arrest truck ownerVanguard
Police arrest owner of truck involved in fatal Otedola bridge accidentPremium Times
Otedola bridge fire: Nine bodies matched to nine families, says LASGThe Punch
Pulse Nigeria –The Eagle Online –Information Nigeria
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Security Adviser to former Bayelsa governor accused of rape – The Punch


The Punch

Security Adviser to former Bayelsa governor accused of rape
The Punch
Richard Kpodo, a former Security Adviser to the former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, was on Friday brought before a Magistrates' Court in Yenagoa for alleged rape. The accused was charged with unlawfully detaining one Teke Blessing on June …
Bayelsa APC stalwart remanded in prison for alleged rapeThe Nation Newspaper

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Speaker Dogara mourns ex-Governor Habu Hashidu – Vanguard


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Speaker Dogara mourns ex-Governor Habu Hashidu
Vanguard
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has commiserated with the government and people of Gombe State over the demise of the state's first civilian Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu. Former Gombe State Governor, Abubakar …
First civilian governor of Gombe is deadThe Eagle Online
Former Gombe governor, Hashidu, is deadPremium Times
Gombe Ex-governor Hashidu dies at 74Daily Trust

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It was a mistake electing Oyegun chairman APC – Lauretta Onochie – Vanguard


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It was a mistake electing Oyegun chairman APC – Lauretta Onochie
Vanguard
Says Oshiomhole cannot be manipulated by anybody …Says others wanted President Buhari dead. By Nwafor Sunday. “We made a gross mistake to have elected Chief John Odigie Oyegun, Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC”. The above …
Oshiomhole: Party chair on mission to steady APC's shipThe Nation Newspaper
Defections: Oyegun speaks on blaming Oshiomhole for APC crisisDaily Post Nigeria
Odigie-Oyegun: What I did not say about Oshiomhole's reconciliation effortsThe Eagle Online
Guardian (blog) –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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Benue Assembly slams six months suspension on former Speaker – Vanguard


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Benue Assembly slams six months suspension on former Speaker
Vanguard
Three days after impeaching Mr. Terkimbi Ikyange as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, the lawmakers, Friday slammed a six months suspension on the embattled lawmaker representing Ushongo state constituency for acts of insubordination.
Benue Assembly relocates to Government House, suspends ex-speakerPremium Times
How Benue lawmakers scaled fence into Assembly complexDaily Post Nigeria
Police take over Benue Assembly complexDaily Trust
Pulse Nigeria –The Nation Newspaper –TheCable –Daily Sun
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Buhari assures on revisiting 13% derivation to ensure even projects spread – Vanguard


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Buhari assures on revisiting 13% derivation to ensure even projects spread
Vanguard
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday assured that his administration will look into the 13 per cent derivation benefit to the Niger Delta region to ensure even spread of developmental projects in every parts of the country. President Muhammadu Buhari in a …
Buhari 'to look into Niger Delta 13% derivation'Premium Times
FG to look into 13% derivation for even, speedy development in Niger DeltaThe Eagle Online
Buhari promises to look into 13% derivation for even development in Niger DeltaWorldStage
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –The Nigerian Voice (press release) (blog)
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Alleged impeachment plot: Ekiti Assembly passes confidence vote on Fayose – Daily Post Nigeria


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Alleged impeachment plot: Ekiti Assembly passes confidence vote on Fayose
Daily Post Nigeria
Twenty-three members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Friday passed a vote of confidence on the state Governor Ayodele Fayose, while dissociating themselves from the purported plot to impeach the Governor. Armed policemen allegedly laid siege …
Fayose panics over alleged impeachment move by lawmakersThe Nation Newspaper
Ekiti Assembly passes vote of confidence on FayoseThe Punch
Ekiti lawmakers pass confidence votes on Governor FayoseTODAY.NG

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Army redeploys Commanders, Principals officers in a major posting – Vanguard


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Army redeploys Commanders, Principals officers in a major posting
Vanguard
Maj.-Gen. Abba Dikko has been appointed the new Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, in a major redeployment of senior officers announced by the Nigerian Army on Friday. File: Nigerian army. The army announced the appointment of Dikko in …
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army carries out major shake-up [Full list]Daily Post Nigeria
Major shake up in Nigerian Army as Boko Haram war commanders are redeployedThe Eagle Online
Operation Lafiya Dole Gets New Commander As Army Redeploys Senior OfficersCHANNELS TELEVISION
Daily Trust –WorldStage –THISDAY Newspapers –TV360
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Policemen shoot dead SARS operative mistaken for kidnapper near Ngige’s house – Vanguard


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Policemen shoot dead SARS operative mistaken for kidnapper near Ngige's house
Vanguard
A member of the Special Anti Robbery Squad in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state, has been shot dead by some policemen standing guard near the residence of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige. Reports …
Tragedy in Ngige's hometown as policeman kills colleagueDaily Post Nigeria
Policemen kill SARS officer after mistaking him for kidnapperPulse Nigeria
SARS Officer Mistaken for Kidnapper Allegedly Gunned Down by PoliceBellaNaija

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Why will not accept Saraki, Gov. Ahmed back in PDP – Party chairman – Daily Post Nigeria


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Why will not accept Saraki, Gov. Ahmed back in PDP – Party chairman
Daily Post Nigeria
The Kwara State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has declared that he cannot work with the incoming defectors, especially the Senate President Bukola Saraki and Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed. Two senators, Shaaba …
Kwara PDP chairman Oyedepo rejects Saraki, Gov. AhmedVanguard
Kwara youths warn desperate politicians over attack on SarakiDaily Trust
Kwara PDP In Turmoil Over Rising Anti-Saraki SentimentSaharaReporters.com
Daily Sun –Premium Times –BellaNaija –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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Offa robbery: Court summons IG of Police Idris – Daily Post Nigeria


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Offa robbery: Court summons IG of Police Idris
Daily Post Nigeria
An Ilorin High Court has summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to appear before it next Wednesday to justify the continued detention of Lekan Alabi, Personal Assistant to Kwara state Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed, who was arrested over
Offa Robbery: Court summons Police over detention of Ahmed's aidePulse Nigeria
Offa robbery: Court summons IGPThe Eagle Online
Offa robbery: Court summons IGP over detention of Ahmed's aideNew Telegraph Newspaper
CHANNELS TELEVISION –Information Nigeria –TheCable
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Gunmen assassinate APC Chairman – Daily Post Nigeria


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Gunmen assassinate APC Chairman
Daily Post Nigeria
Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins have killed an All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairman, Mr sunny Ejiagwu. According to Channels TV, Ejiagwu who was the chairman of Ideato North Local Governement of Imo State, was …
Gunmen Kill Newly Elected APC LG Chairman In ImoCHANNELS TELEVISION
BREAKING: Tension as gunmen murder Imo APC chairmanThe Punch
Breaking: Gunmen kill newly-elected Imo APC chairmanThe Eagle Online
The Nation Newspaper
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Nigerian passport now valid for 10 years – Daily Post Nigeria


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Nigerian passport now valid for 10 years
Daily Post Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the validity of passports issued in the country, should be increased from five to 10 years. The Comptroller-General of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, revealed this on Thursday, …
Nigerian passport will now be valid for 10 yearsPulse Nigeria
Nigeria passports now to have 10 years validityBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Buhari increases validity of Nigerian passports to 10 yearsTV360
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –BellaNaija –AllAfrica.com –The Punch
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Ycee calls ACP Yomi Shogunle ”hot pile of trash” – Pulse Nigeria


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Ycee calls ACP Yomi Shogunle ''hot pile of trash''
Pulse Nigeria
play. Ycee. (Instagram/Ycee). news. Ycee is the latest celebrity to take Assistant Commissioner of Police, Yomi Shogunle to the cleaners as he calls him 'hot pile of trash.' The rapper was probably triggered by comments made by the senior police
Twitter users seek deactivation of Yomi Shogunle's account over #EndSARS commentThe Punch
Yomi Shogunle Under Fire For Asking For 186 Million Retweets To End SARSGuardian (blog)
“You're a hot pile of trash” – Ycee tells ACP Yomi Shogunle after Tweet about #ENDSarsBellaNaija
YNaija
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Presidency begs National Assembly to suspend recess, approve 2019 polls budget – The Eagle Online


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Presidency begs National Assembly to suspend recess, approve 2019 polls budget
The Eagle Online
Among the requests is the supplementary budget for the 2019 general election and purchase of Tucano jests from the United States of America. By The Eagle Online On Jul 27, 2018. Share. The Presidency has urged the National Assembly to suspend its …
Recess: Nigerian govt begs SenateDaily Post Nigeria
2019 ELECTION BUDGET: Please suspend recess, Presidency begs Nat'l AssemblyRipples Nigeria

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2 sentenced to death for kidnap, murder of Benue Catholic priest – Vanguard


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2 sentenced to death for kidnap, murder of Benue Catholic priest
Vanguard
By Peter Duru. Makurdi—A Makurdi High Court presided over by Justice Andover Kakaan, has convicted and sentenced two persons, Suleiman Goma and Haruna Idi, to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of Rev. Fr. Alexander Adeiyi, former …
Killers of Benue Catholic priest sentenced to deathThe Punch

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Beckoning 2019: Boycott and defections – Daily Sun


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Beckoning 2019: Boycott and defections
Daily Sun
Not long ago, PDP foolishly threatened to boycott the 2019 general election. The carpet-crossing episode has raised PDP's hope of returning to power in 2019. Duro Onabule. As history of defection of politicians from one party to another goes in Nigeria
Defectors've agreed to work for Buhari while in PDP — PresidencyVanguard
2019: No Automatic Tickets For APC Aspirants – OshiomholeLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Defection: What Okowa said about Ortom, lawmakers, APCDaily Post Nigeria
The Punch –The Nation Newspaper –Daily Trust –The Eagle Online
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Rivers youths protest SARS alleged brutality on Wike’s aide – Vanguard


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Rivers youths protest SARS alleged brutality on Wike's aide
Vanguard
By Egufe Yafugborhi. Youths in Rivers State, yesterday, took to the streets of Port Harcourt to protest alleged brutality by operatives of the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, on the Senior Special Assistant to Rivers State Governor on Social
Rivers youths protest alleged SARS brutalityThe Punch
Rivers Youths Protest Alleged Attempt To Kill Wike's AideIndependent Newspapers Limited
Youths protest F-SARS' manhandling of Wike's aideNew Telegraph Newspaper

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Katsina woman throws grandchild into well to teach daughter-in-law lesson – The Punch


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Katsina woman throws grandchild into well to teach daughter-in-law lesson
The Punch
Enyioha Opara, Minna. A 55-year-old woman, Aisha Ibrahim, has been apprehended by the police in Niger State for allegedly killing her two-year-old grandchild at Karaya Fulani Camp in the Rafi Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was said to …
Woman ties, throws granddaughter into wellNew Telegraph Newspaper

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2019 polls and prayers from Hajj – Vanguard


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2019 polls and prayers from Hajj
Vanguard
For the conscious minds amongst Nigerians, for those who love Nigeria and strongly believe in its existence and unity, prayers are required to achieve all these especially in this trying time for the country. Prayers can move mountains. Sincere prayers
Forex Trade Booms In Pilgrims' CampLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Saudi Arabia set for Hajj with 2631 officers, 105 emergency centers as more Nigerians departGuardian (blog)

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2019: Obasanjo hosts presidential aspirant, speaks on criteria for support – Premium Times


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2019: Obasanjo hosts presidential aspirant, speaks on criteria for support
Premium Times
A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has promised to support any presidential candidate he believes would transform Nigeria for good. Mr Obasanjo made this known on Thursday while playing host to a presidential aspirant, Kabiru Turaki, at the his …
Again, Obasanjo blasts Nigeria's leadership, condemns siege against Saraki, othersDaily Post Nigeria
Obasanjo's selfless efforts on Nigeria project on brink of collapse – TurakiDaily Trust
Obasanjo says he will support anybody who will lead Nigeria to the promise landNAIJA.NG
Independent Newspapers Limited
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This little-known conflict in Nigeria is now deadlier than Boko Haram – Washington Post


Washington Post

This little-known conflict in Nigeria is now deadlier than Boko Haram
Washington Post
Since 2009, Boko Haram extremists have killed thousands of people in northeast Nigeria, devastating the Lake Chad region and setting off a large-scale humanitarian crisis. But since January, another, lesser-known conflict has overtaken the Boko Haram …
BREAKING: Boko Haram attack Jakana, BornoPremium Times
Soldiers reportedly engage Boko Haram militia in gun battle in BornoPulse Nigeria
More Nigerians dying from land conflict than insurgency, ICG saysBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Information Nigeria –CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Nation Newspaper –News24
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Umahi donates N1.5 million to NYSC – Premium Times


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Umahi donates N1.5 million to NYSC
Premium Times
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Thursday fulfilled the pledge of N1.5 million he made to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state. Mr Umahi fulfilled the pledge at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Afikpo, Ebonyi, during the …
Osun 2018: Your contribution to successful poll indispensable -Aregbesola charges corps membersDaily Post Nigeria
Umahi assures corps members of adequate securityVanguard
Gov. Okorocha asks Nigerian youths to make sacrifices to lead greater NigeriaThe Eagle Online
Information Nigeria –TODAY.NG –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –Pulse Nigeria
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2019: Kaduna Deputy Governor dumps El-Rufai’s second term bid – The Nation Newspaper


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2019: Kaduna Deputy Governor dumps El-Rufai's second term bid
The Nation Newspaper
Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Arch. Barnabas Bala Bantex on Thursday declared his intention to contest for the Senate in Southern senatorial zone. By his declaration, Bantex has dropped his position as Governor Nasir El-Rufai's running mate in the 2019 …
Kaduna deputy governor declares for senate seatPremium Times
2019: El-Rufai's deputy to run against only PDP senator in KadunaTheCable
Just in: Kaduna state deputy governor declares for Senate ahead of 2019NAIJA.NG
THISDAY Newspapers
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Breaking: Reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi expressway begins in two weeks – Osinbajo – Vanguard


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Breaking: Reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi expressway begins in two weeks – Osinbajo
Vanguard
As Ambode Shuts Down Illegal Terminal In Ajegunle …Directs Removal Of Trucks From Area Within 24 Hours …VP, Gov Meet Stakeholders, Resolve To Find Permanent Solution To Gridlock Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday …
Apapa Gridlock: Osinbajo Meets Stakeholders, Promises Approval for Repair of Bad Roads in Two WeeksTHISDAY Newspapers
Free Apapa traffic with ports in other states, Ambode tells FGBlueprint newspapers Limited (blog)

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No police siege on Ekiti Assembly – Minority leader vows to sue speaker – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

No police siege on Ekiti Assembly – Minority leader vows to sue speaker
Daily Post Nigeria
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers have denied complicity in the alleged siege to the Ekiti State House of Assembly by some 'mystery' armed policemen. Minority Leader, Gboyega Aribisogan, said the allegation by Speaker Kola Oluwawole …
Tension in Ekiti: Police, Speaker disagree on deployment of officers to Assembly complexPremium Times
Why we deployed policemen to Ekiti Assembly–PoliceThe Eagle Online
Why we deployed policemen to Ekiti Assembly –PPROThe Punch
The Streetjournal –Naija News –The Nation Newspaper –Africa Independent Television
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How Nigeria Air will be financed — Infrastructure Commission – Premium Times


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How Nigeria Air will be financed — Infrastructure Commission
Premium Times
The newly established national carrier, Nigeria Air Limited, will be financed through a mix of government budgetary provision, private equity debt arrangement and finance syndication from a consortium of regional and international banks, PREMIUM TIMES …
There'll be no govt. interference in Nigeria Air, says MinisterVanguard
Why Nigeria Air won't collapse, by ministerThe Nation Newspaper
Boarding, A Nigerian Flight Of Fancy By Azu IshiekweneSaharaReporters.com
New Telegraph Newspaper
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EFCC arraigns Stella Obasanjo’s brother for alleged forgery – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

EFCC arraigns Stella Obasanjo's brother for alleged forgery
Daily Post Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a businessman, John Abebe, who is a younger brother to the late former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo for alleged forgery. Abebe, was arraigned on four counts before the Lagos State …
Obasanjo's in-law remanded in prison for alleged forgeryPremium Times
EFCC Arraigns Obasanjo's Inlaw For ForgeryAfrica Independent Television
Court Remands Stella Obasanjo's Brother, John Abebe, in Prison for Alleged ForgeryTHISDAY Newspapers
Naija News –Ripples Nigeria
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Gunmen kill four in Zamfara – Vanguard


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Gunmen kill four in Zamfara
Vanguard
Reports say that a group of gunmen have killed at least four people during prayer at a Mosque at Kawddi village in Zamfara State. Gunmen hit police station in South Africa, kill 5. The attack, which also injured at least eight people, occurred at about
Gunmen Kill Four, Injure Eight In Zamfara Mosque AttackCHANNELS TELEVISION
20 killed in Zamfara village mosque attackDaily Trust

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