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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 — Ohaneze Ekweremadu's detention by EFCC, rape on democracy — Ohanaeze Ekweremadu in EFCC's custody |
Death threat: You’re not popular, we can’t waste money on you – Kano carpets Ganduje’s deputy – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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. told Ganduje to deputy: Quit now, if you wish Women urge Ganduje to pick Sheikh Khalil as deputy |
George tells Yoruba to shun selfish interest – Vanguard
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George tells Yoruba to shun selfish interest
Vanguard By Dapo Akinrefon. LAGOS—THE former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, yesterday, called on the Yoruba people to shun personal emotions and selfish interest and unite to place the South West … Why Yoruba may soon become irrelevant in Nigeria – Bode George |
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 Ebonyi 2019: Minister Onu, Governor Okorocha bicker over President Buhari's support groups in South East – TODAY.NG |
EFCC loses N15bn case against ex-Sokoto gov, Bafarawa – The Punch
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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 charges Court clears Bafarawa, three others of N13b fraud Court Discharges Bafarawa over N15bn Alleged Fraud |
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 loyalty How Kwankwaso's camp reacted to Kano Speaker's impeachment Ortom's impeachment drama: Police chase out Benue Assembly workers from offices |
In Akwa Ibom 27-yr-old woman sells granddaughter for N200,000 – Vanguard
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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' den Police rescue 83-year-old woman from kidnappers' den in Akwa Ibom Policemen to die by hanging for killing motorcyclist in Uyo |
‘Fayemi’ll not be vindictive’ – Daily Trust
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'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 prostitution Election as a circus in Nigeria Like The Bourbons |
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 daughter Incest: Man Impregnates Own Daughter In Ogun Ogun police arrest father who slept with daughter for eight years |
I’ll rather quit politics than return to PDP – Premium Times
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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 PDP N7.6billion fraud: You have case to answer, Court tells Kalu Alleged N7.6bn Fraud: Court Dismisses 'No Case Submission' By Orji Kalu |
Impeachment threat: Kano deputy gov seeks police, DSS protection – The Punch
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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, DSS Kano Deputy Governor raises alarm over plot to impeach, kill him Kano deputy Gov. petitions Police over alleged threat to life |
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 people We'll retrieve Olusola's mandate – Fayose EXCLUSIVE: EFCC begins investigation of Fayose, wife |
Court discharges, acquits 100 Shi’ite members – Daily Post Nigeria
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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 wrongdoing El Zakzaky supporters acquitted of protest charges Army/Shiite clash: Kaduna High Court frees 100 Shiites in detention |
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 Amnesty Zamfara 'at mercy' of armed bandits – Amnesty Amnesty: Armed bandits have killed 371 in Zamfara since January |
PHOTOS: Former presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan meet – The Punch
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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] Breaking: As 2019 general elections draw near, Obasanjo visits Jonathan and wife in Otuoke (photos) Olusegun Obasanjo Meets With Goodluck Jonathan And His Wife In Their Otuoke Mansion (Photos) – Tori.ng |
Senator Adamu reveals how Saraki allegedly plotted to succeed Buhari in 2017 – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 Buhari Abdullahi Adamu is a mischievous liar – Saraki Adamu attacking me to save self from EFCC – Saraki |
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 headquarters Fire guts Ecobank head office in Lagos Here's what caused the fire at the Ecobank Nigeria headquarters |
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 gov Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 31st July PDP, Saraki, Dogara, Mark, Atiku condemn planned impeachment |
FG approves refund of N37.9bn to Anambra – Vanguard
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FG approves refund of N37.9bn to Anambra
Vanguard By Vincent Ujumadu. AWKA—THE Federal Government has approved the refund of N37.95billion to the Anambra government out of N43billion owed the state for the repair and rehabilitation of federal roads and other intervention funds on federal government … |
N179.8m fraud: EFCC docks 3 INEC officials – Vanguard
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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 million Three Ogun INEC officials remanded for money laundering EFCC arraigns PDP chief, INEC officials for alleged N179.8m fraud |
2019: Deregister corrupt political parties, Agoro tells INEC – Vanguard
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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 court Court restrains INEC, APC, others from conducting congresses in Imo Court Restrains INEC, APC From Conducting Congresses In Imo |
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 primary 6 Christian groups in Osun chide PDP over allegedly rigged primary |
YouWin awardees demand release of unpaid grant – The Punch
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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 grant Unpaid YouWin graduates lay siege on APC Secretariat Aggrieved YouWin awardees take protest to APC secretariat |
Plateau killings: Imam who saved 300 Christians to get national honour – The Punch
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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 – Lalong Killings: Buhari to honour Imam for saving Christian women, children in Plateau US condemns violence, impunity in Nigeria |
Minimum wage panel to end negotiation next month, says NLC boss – The Nation Newspaper
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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, pensions Minimum wage negotiation may end next month, says Nigeria Labour Congress |
Breaking: Imo deputy governor, Madumere impeached – Vanguard
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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 impeached Imo State Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor BREAKING: Imo House clears Callistus Ekenze as new deputy gov |
Camp: NYSC mobilises consultant, 3 doctors’ for Plateau corps members – Vanguard
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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 Areas 2019: NYSC DG warns corps members against misconduct NYSC DG allays corps members' fears ahead 2019 election |
Ekiti LG official found dead inside well – The Punch
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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 Ekiti Tragedy as Ekiti council chief commits suicide |
‘We are running out of patience’ – The Nation Newspaper
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'We are running out of patience'
The Nation Newspaper The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has said that the three non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities are running out of patience with the federal government over failure by government to implement its agreement entered into … OAU honours Soyinka with museum |
Kaduna Guber 2019: Immediate Past Governor, Yero Submits Letter Of Intent to Contest – Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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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 2019 2019: Ex-Kaduna Governor Yero declares governorship ambition Yero, ex-Kaduna governor, joins governorship race |
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 Imo Court stops APC, INEC from conducting fresh congresses in Imo Agoro takes INEC, 3 parties to court for alleged corruption |
Anglican Church blows hot over EFCC’s ‘witch-hunt’ of Ekweremadu – Daily Post Nigeria
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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 homes 2019: Ekweremadu's zone opts to purchase Ugwuanyi's nomination form There're attempts to sack me as Deputy Senate President –Ekweremadu |
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 Speaker BREAKING: Why Kano speaker Ata was removed |
Benue State House of Assembly shutdown as armed men take over complex – Daily Post Nigeria
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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 notice 8 Benue APC lawmakers move to impeach Governor Ortom UPDATE: Benue factional Speaker moves to impeach Gov. Ortom over alleged N33b embezzlement, others |
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 tree How I spent 11 hours on treetop to escape abduction — Dino Melaye I hid on tree for 11 hours-Dino Melaye speaks on assasination attempt |
ABUAD ranked best private varsity in Nigeria – Daily Sun
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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 varsities ABUAD ranked best private university Afe Babalola varsity gets Webometrics' ranking |
APC crisis: Buhari, Lai Mohammed at war over Minister’s move to sack Kwara exco – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 sacked Kwara: Lai asks Saraki loyalists in gov't to resign Resign or be sacked, FG tells appointees loyal to Saraki |
How Fayose’s ignorant blunders caused PDP’s down fall in Ekiti – Naija247news
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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, Ajayi 'PDP lost Ekiti because Fayose took people for granted'- Former Attorney Gen, Owoseni Defecting APC members digging own graves, says Edo State dep. gov. |
But for me, Buhari wanted nothing to do with Tinubu —Buba Galadima – Vanguard
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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 – Galadima If not for me, Buhari wanted nothing to do with Tinubu – Buba Galadima R-APC chairman, Buba Galadima reveals how Buhari rejected Tinubu |
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% Completion NABTEB announces May/June 2018 examination results, tasks Nigerians on technical education |
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 Zamfara Nigeria to send air force and 1000 security personnel to tackle banditry Killings: Buhari sends 1000 security personnel to Zamfara |
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 16 Army neutralises 16 Boko Haram members, recover weapons in Borno |
Abductors Of Ondo Ex-LG Chairman Demand N10m Ransom – CHANNELS TELEVISION
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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 ransom 'Six Masked Boys' Kidnap Former Akure North LG Chairman |
Bauchi govt donates land to boost NAF’s capacity – Daily Trust
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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 Years Unpatriotic Nigerians funding terrorist groups for political interests – CAS CAS blames unpatriotic Nigerians for security crises |
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 Primaries David Mark leads PDP leaders to reconcile Osun PDP on Adeleke candidature Why controversy trails Osun PDP primary |
FG recalls 2.4 million bottles of codeine-containing cough syrup – Vanguard
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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 codeine Nigeria: FG confirms recall of 2.4m bottles of cough syrup containing codeine |
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 sack APC Kwara exco loyal to Saraki might be sacked Stakeholders seek dissolution of Kwara APC Executive |
APC crisis: Saraki, Ekweremmadu could have been killed last Tuesday – Senator Ibrahim – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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-Rufai Battle For National Assembly Leadership: APC Caucus Frets, Hopes To Stop Saraki, Dogara Kwara in Saraki's firm grip; loyalists' bank on 25% of votes for Buhari |
Dasuki’s family drags Malami to NBA, wants AGF punished – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 Critics Detention: Dasuki's family writes NBA, wants AGF Malami punished |
Irate youths attack police station, set vehicles ablaze in Zamfara – The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper |
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 security |
“Reverse proscription of IPOB, keep your 2023 presidency” – Details of Igbo leaders’ meeting in Enugu – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
“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 need We're not interested in 2023 Presidency – Igbo Leaders Buhari 'll support Igbo aspiration if re-elected — Ekechi |
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 – Official 2019 elections: INEC raises concerns over funding NASS recess: INEC worried over poor funding ahead of 2019 elections |
Woman gives birth to quintuplets; husband, a tricycle operator, begs for aid – Vanguard
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Woman gives birth to quintuplets; husband, a tricycle operator, begs for aid
Vanguard By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu. A 29-year-old woman , Mrs Ndidi Odo, has given birth to quintuplets in Nnewi, Anambra State. She was delivered at God's Mercy Hospital, Obiuno, Otolo-Nnewi. Hundreds of people gathered to behold the couple, Mr and Mrs … |
Clash of two cultural festivals stirred violence in Ekiti – Daily Sun
Daily Sun |
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 festivals Violence in Ekiti over traditional festivals |
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' comments 'Divisive comments': NBC imposes N500,000 fine on Raypower |
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 APGA |
Former Council Chairman in Ondo kidnapped on his farm – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Former Council Chairman in Ondo kidnapped on his farm
Vanguard By Dayo Johnson, Akure. Some gunmen, yesterday, abducted a former Council Chairman in Ondo State, Dele Fagoriola. Fagoriola was the Chairman of Akure North in 2004/2007 under the administration of the late Governor Olusegun Agagu. Sunday … |
Report alleges no commissioner of police in Bayelsa – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Report alleges no commissioner of police in Bayelsa
Vanguard Report has alleged that there is currently no Commissioner of Police(CP) in the state as the ones initially deployed to the state were constantly replaced and subsequently removed without replacement. Police. The report also accused some opposition … 'Buhari'll determine Bayelsa airport take-off' |
Another Nigerian Killed In South Africa – Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) |
Another Nigerian Killed In South Africa
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) 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 January 2016. |
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 Lagos |
Gale of defection caused by APC lead FG’s failure, says Wike – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Gale of defection caused by APC lead FG's failure, says Wike
Vanguard Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the recent gale of defections that hit the All Progressives Congress (APC ) were due to the fact that the APC Federal Government has failed Nigerians. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo … |
Just in: Aregbesola bags doctorate degree – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Just in: Aregbesola bags doctorate degree
Vanguard 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 Blog |
Another lawmaker dumps APC for PDP – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
Another lawmaker dumps APC for PDP
Daily Post Nigeria Olusegun Olaleye, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North II state constituency, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the Ward 11, Ibadan North Local Government … Oyo APC loses lawmaker to PDP |
Ortom has reduced governance to Nollywood – Oshiomhole – Daily Sun
Daily Sun |
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 Benue Gale Of Defection And The Task Before Oshiomhole Ortom's aides behind Benue killings, Oshiomhole alleges |
Another 42-yr-old Nigerian killed in South Africa – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 Africa Nigerian killed after 'harassing female worker' at South African bar |
Offa Robbery: Court Summons IGP – Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) |
Offa Robbery: Court Summons IGP
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) An Ilorin High Court has summoned the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to appear before it on Wednesday next week to justify the continued detention of Lekan Alabi, Personal Assistant to Kwara state Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed, arrested … |
Kwankwaso’s defection wrecks no havoc to APC – Gov Ganduje – Vanguard
Vanguard |
Kwankwaso's defection wrecks no havoc to APC – Gov Ganduje
Vanguard 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 Amaechi APC vs PDP: Ganduje finally reacts to Kwankwaso's defection Kwankwaso's Defection Doesn't Change Anything In Kano – Ganduje |
Buhari to supporters: Don’t jump INEC gun – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 supporters Stop campaigning for me – Buhari tells supporters 2019: Presidency cautions Buhari supporters against early political campaigns |
Why we are being hounded, hunted – Ekweremadu – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 Phenomenon Major events at the Senate this week Ekweremadu Expresses Dismay over Incessant Loss of Lives in Nigeria |
FAAC crisis: Buhari directs new template on revenue remittance – Daily Trust
Daily Trust |
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 template FAAC crisis: Buhari directs Adeosun, Kachikwu, others to review NNPC template FAAC: Buhari orders review of revenue template as FG, States, share N821.9b in June |
Amaechi: Buhari will win Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi even on sick bed – Pulse Nigeria
Pulse Nigeria |
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 – Amaechi Amaechi: If Buhari contests election on a sick bed, Bauchi people will vote for him 2019: Buhari'll Win Election in Bauchi Even on Sickbed, Ameachi Boasts |
Otedola tanker explosion: Police arrest truck owner – The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper |
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 owner Police arrest owner of truck involved in fatal Otedola bridge accident Otedola bridge fire: Nine bodies matched to nine families, says LASG |
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 rape |
Speaker Dogara mourns ex-Governor Habu Hashidu – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 dead Former Gombe governor, Hashidu, is dead Gombe Ex-governor Hashidu dies at 74 |
It was a mistake electing Oyegun chairman APC – Lauretta Onochie – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 ship Defections: Oyegun speaks on blaming Oshiomhole for APC crisis Odigie-Oyegun: What I did not say about Oshiomhole's reconciliation efforts |
Benue Assembly slams six months suspension on former Speaker – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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-speaker How Benue lawmakers scaled fence into Assembly complex Police take over Benue Assembly complex |
Buhari assures on revisiting 13% derivation to ensure even projects spread – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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' FG to look into 13% derivation for even, speedy development in Niger Delta Buhari promises to look into 13% derivation for even development in Niger Delta |
Alleged impeachment plot: Ekiti Assembly passes confidence vote on Fayose – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 lawmakers Ekiti Assembly passes vote of confidence on Fayose Ekiti lawmakers pass confidence votes on Governor Fayose |
Army redeploys Commanders, Principals officers in a major posting – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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] Major shake up in Nigerian Army as Boko Haram war commanders are redeployed Operation Lafiya Dole Gets New Commander As Army Redeploys Senior Officers |
Policemen shoot dead SARS operative mistaken for kidnapper near Ngige’s house – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 colleague Policemen kill SARS officer after mistaking him for kidnapper SARS Officer Mistaken for Kidnapper Allegedly Gunned Down by Police |
Why will not accept Saraki, Gov. Ahmed back in PDP – Party chairman – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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. Ahmed Kwara youths warn desperate politicians over attack on Saraki Kwara PDP In Turmoil Over Rising Anti-Saraki Sentiment |
Offa robbery: Court summons IG of Police Idris – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 aide Offa robbery: Court summons IGP Offa robbery: Court summons IGP over detention of Ahmed's aide |
Gunmen assassinate APC Chairman – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 Imo BREAKING: Tension as gunmen murder Imo APC chairman Breaking: Gunmen kill newly-elected Imo APC chairman |
Nigerian passport now valid for 10 years – Daily Post Nigeria
Daily Post Nigeria |
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 years Nigeria passports now to have 10 years validity Buhari increases validity of Nigerian passports to 10 years |
Ycee calls ACP Yomi Shogunle ”hot pile of trash” – Pulse Nigeria
Pulse Nigeria |
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 comment Yomi Shogunle Under Fire For Asking For 186 Million Retweets To End SARS “You're a hot pile of trash” – Ycee tells ACP Yomi Shogunle after Tweet about #ENDSars |
Presidency begs National Assembly to suspend recess, approve 2019 polls budget – The Eagle Online
The Eagle Online |
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 Senate 2019 ELECTION BUDGET: Please suspend recess, Presidency begs Nat'l Assembly |
2 sentenced to death for kidnap, murder of Benue Catholic priest – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 death |
Beckoning 2019: Boycott and defections – Daily Sun
BusinessDay |
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 — Presidency 2019: No Automatic Tickets For APC Aspirants – Oshiomhole Defection: What Okowa said about Ortom, lawmakers, APC |
Rivers youths protest SARS alleged brutality on Wike’s aide – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 brutality Rivers Youths Protest Alleged Attempt To Kill Wike's Aide Youths protest F-SARS' manhandling of Wike's aide |
Katsina woman throws grandchild into well to teach daughter-in-law lesson – The Punch
The Punch |
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 well |
2019 polls and prayers from Hajj – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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' Camp Saudi Arabia set for Hajj with 2631 officers, 105 emergency centers as more Nigerians depart |
2019: Obasanjo hosts presidential aspirant, speaks on criteria for support – Premium Times
Premium Times |
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, others Obasanjo's selfless efforts on Nigeria project on brink of collapse – Turaki Obasanjo says he will support anybody who will lead Nigeria to the promise land |
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, Borno Soldiers reportedly engage Boko Haram militia in gun battle in Borno More Nigerians dying from land conflict than insurgency, ICG says |
Umahi donates N1.5 million to NYSC – Premium Times
Premium Times |
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 members Umahi assures corps members of adequate security Gov. Okorocha asks Nigerian youths to make sacrifices to lead greater Nigeria |
2019: Kaduna Deputy Governor dumps El-Rufai’s second term bid – The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper |
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 seat 2019: El-Rufai's deputy to run against only PDP senator in Kaduna Just in: Kaduna state deputy governor declares for Senate ahead of 2019 |
Breaking: Reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi expressway begins in two weeks – Osinbajo – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 Weeks Free Apapa traffic with ports in other states, Ambode tells FG |
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 complex Why we deployed policemen to Ekiti Assembly–Police Why we deployed policemen to Ekiti Assembly –PPRO |
How Nigeria Air will be financed — Infrastructure Commission – Premium Times
Premium Times |
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 Minister Why Nigeria Air won't collapse, by minister Boarding, A Nigerian Flight Of Fancy By Azu Ishiekwene |
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 forgery EFCC Arraigns Obasanjo's Inlaw For Forgery Court Remands Stella Obasanjo's Brother, John Abebe, in Prison for Alleged Forgery |
Gunmen kill four in Zamfara – Vanguard
Vanguard |
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 Attack 20 killed in Zamfara village mosque attack |