2019: PDP in ecstatic mood for Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, Fatai, others – Vanguard


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2019: PDP in ecstatic mood for Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, Fatai, others
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By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA-The mood at Wadata, the edifice housing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday was that of excitement owing to what a source described as the imminent defection of prominent politicians “very soon,” including Senate …
Sokoto govt. expends N3bn on students' scholarshipsDaily Sun
Tambuwal: Sokoto Awards Scholarship to Students from Low Income FamiliesTHISDAY Newspapers

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Apapa congestion: Lagos sympathises with residents, commuters – Vanguard


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Apapa congestion: Lagos sympathises with residents, commuters
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep sympathies with commuters and residents of Apapa and other parts of Lagos affected by the lingering logjam occasioned by the congestion created by trucks and articulated vehicles along the Apapa …
Apapa Gridlock: Police, others begin 'Operation Restore Sanity' FridayPulse Nigeria
LASG sets up special squad to clear trucks, tankers from Apapa-Oshodi highwayThe Nation Newspaper
Lagos Govt seeks FG intervention on Apapa gridlockBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)

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Police Begin Manhunt Of Bandits After Zamfara Village Attacks – CHANNELS TELEVISION


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Police Begin Manhunt Of Bandits After Zamfara Village Attacks
CHANNELS TELEVISION
The Zamfara State Police Command has deployed its personnel after suspected bandits invaded some villages in the state. Mr Kenneth Ebrimson, the Commissioner of Police in the state disclosed this to Channels Television on Thursday when he confirmed …
30 Killed, 7 Missing In Fresh Zamfara AttacksSaharaReporters.com
Zamfara killings continue, 30 killed in attacks on 5 villagesTheCable
Again over 30 killed in raids on Zamfara villagesVanguard

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Ekiti election: PDP reveals how INEC allegedly rigged in favour of APC – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Ekiti election: PDP reveals how INEC allegedly rigged in favour of APC
Daily Post Nigeria
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it has “facts” on how the last Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State was allegedly rigged. The National Working Committee of the party had met in Abuja on Tuesday, where they received and reviewed
Ekiti: Fayemi gets INEC's certificate of returnDaily Sun
What next after Fayemi's victory?TheCable
Ekiti: We have 'facts' on how election was rigged – PDPTV360
YNaija –Vanguard –Independent Newspapers Limited –THISDAY Newspapers
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Victim runs into robber in Ondo hospital – Vanguard


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Victim runs into robber in Ondo hospital
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By Dayo Johnson. Akure—NEMESIS caught up with a wanted robbery suspect, Bukola Adeoye, when one of his victims, who came for treatment in a hospital for injuries inflicted on him by Adeoye, identified him, as he was in same hospital for injuries …
Robbery suspects escape from custody after allegedly charming SARS operativesNAIJA.NG
Police Gun Down 'Agbara', One of The Most Wanted 'Armed Robbers' In Ondo StateSaharaReporters.com

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Angry reactions trail bid to impeach Madumere – Vanguard


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Angry reactions trail bid to impeach Madumere
Vanguard
By Chidi Nkwopara & Chinonso Alozie. OWERRI—ANGRY reactions from within and outside Nigeria, have continued to trail the current plot by Imo State House of Assembly to impeach the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere. AdChoices. ADVERTISING.
Okorocha was answering me 'yes sir' but turned Tiger after becoming Governor – Senator UmehDaily Post Nigeria
Nigeria: Okorocha's Move to 'Divorce' Madumere Rankles Imo StateAllAfrica.com
I'll expose Okorocha – UmehDaily Sun

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Osun Central leaders accuse govt of coercion – Vanguard


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Osun Central leaders accuse govt of coercion
Vanguard
By Gbenga Olarinoye. The crisis rocking the ruling APC in Osun State assumed a new twist yesterday after some leaders of the party from Osun Central Senatorial District alleged that some agents of government threatened them to force them to vote for a …
APC moves Osun governorship primaries to Friday, July 20Pulse Nigeria
APC Postpones Osun Governorship PrimaryCHANNELS TELEVISION
Osun APC chiefs allege plot to manipulate gov primaryThe Punch
The Nation Newspaper –New Telegraph Newspaper –Guardian (blog)
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Jonathan, IBB meet in Minna – Daily Sun


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Jonathan, IBB meet in Minna
Daily Sun
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, at his Hill-Top residence, for two hours, behind closed doors, yesterday. READ ALSO: Atiku consults IBB on 2019 presidency. Jonathan reportedly breezed …
Jonathan Meets With IBB In MinnaLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Jonathan, IBB in private meetingDaily Post Nigeria

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Obasanjo tackles Buhari again, says Govt confused – Vanguard


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Obasanjo tackles Buhari again, says Govt confused
Vanguard
Says Government is incompetent to stern the tide of killings, devastating Poverty, except giving one unrighteous and unacceptable justification after the other. *** As Northern, Southern Leaders accuse government of Complicity in the on going killings.
Again, Obasanjo hits Buhari, says president confused, incompetentDaily Post Nigeria
Buhari govt confused, incompetent to stem killings, says ObasanjoThe Punch
Killings: Obasanjo attacks Buhari againThe Nation Newspaper
Pulse Nigeria –NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –New Telegraph Newspaper –The Eagle Online
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Buhari’s Govt confused, has gotten to the end of its tethers – Obasanjo – Vanguard


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Buhari's Govt confused, has gotten to the end of its tethers – Obasanjo
Vanguard
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Wednesday lampooned the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, saying that the government is at the moment confused in addressing the mirage of problems and …
Again, Obasanjo hits Buhari, says president confused, incompetentDaily Post Nigeria
Buhari's government is confused – ObasanjoPulse Nigeria
Buhari confused, left Nigeria adrift ―ObasanjoNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)

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NYSC 2018: Batch ‘B’ orientation course resumes July 24 – Daily Trust


Daily Trust

NYSC 2018: Batch 'B' orientation course resumes July 24
Daily Trust
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set to conduct the 2018 Batch 'B' Stream 1 Orientation course from Tuesday, 24th July to Monday 13th August, 2018. The Corps' Director-General, Brig. General Suleiman Kazaure disclosed this on Wednesday at …
NYSC DG reads riot act to state coordinatorsVanguard
NYSC: Batch 'B' corps members to begin orientation July 24TheCable
NYSC to commence 2018 Batch 'B' Orientation July 24The Punch
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FEC meeting put off for the 6th time – Vanguard


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FEC meeting put off for the 6th time
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru. ABUJA – THE weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, was put off for the sixth time in the life of the current administration. President Muhammadu Buhari during the FEC Meeting held at the Council Chambers in Abuja The last time …
FG puts off FEC meeting, silent on reasonThe Punch
FEC meeting put off for the sixth timeTODAY.NG

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How we curtail Niger Delta militancy, IPOB secessionist plot – Osinbajo – Vanguard


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How we curtail Niger Delta militancy, IPOB secessionist plot – Osinbajo
Vanguard
Nigeria's foundation deficient, threatened—Monarchs …Express worry over non adoption of confab reports. By Johnbosco Agbakwuru. ABUJA – VICE President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the intervention by traditional rulers at the wake of bombing of oil …
Osinbajo urges traditional rulers to encourage dialogueBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Osinbajo charges traditional rulers on security challengesThe Punch

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FG renames national carrier "Nigeria Air" – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

FG renames national carrier "Nigeria Air"
Pulse Nigeria
Nigeria Airways FG renames national carrier from "Nigeria Airways" to "Nigeria Air". This was disclosed in London on Wednesday as the airline is set to be relaunched. Published: 10 minutes ago , Refreshed: 2 minutes ago; Samson Toromade. Print; eMail …
BREAKING: FG unveils Nigeria Air as new national carrierBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Nigeria Air… FG unveils new national carrierTheCable
BREAKING: Nigeria unveils name of national carrier, logoThe Punch
TheNewsGuru –Daily Trust –YNaija –NAIJA.NG
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Alleged NYSC Certificate Forgery Against Finance Minister, Affront On Yoruba Race, Says Group – Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)


Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)

Alleged NYSC Certificate Forgery Against Finance Minister, Affront On Yoruba Race, Says Group
Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
The Oduduwa Development Initiatives (ODI), has risen in defence of the minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, saying the alleged NYSC discharge certificate forgery allegation is an affront on the Yoruba race. Addressing the press in Abuja, the
Why we can't arrest, investigate Adeosun over NYSC certificate scandal – PoliceDaily Post Nigeria
Kemi Adeosun's deafening silenceTheCable
Nigeria: #AdeosunGate Timeline – What Has Happened So FarAllAfrica.com
The Eagle Online –360Nobs.com
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Military Arrests Seven More Suspects Over Plateau Killings – CHANNELS TELEVISION


CHANNELS TELEVISION

Military Arrests Seven More Suspects Over Plateau Killings
CHANNELS TELEVISION
The military has arrested seven suspects in connection with the attacks on some communities in Plateau State. Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim, disclosed this to reporters on Tuesday while parading the suspects in Jos, the
Plateau killings: Military taskforce arrests 7 more suspectsDaily Post Nigeria
Killings: Plateau elders lament growing humanitarian crisesVanguard
Troops Arrest 7 More Suspects Over Jos KillingsLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
TV360 –TVC News –Daily Trust –NAIJA.NG
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Ex-CJN, Katsina-Alu dies in Abuja Hospital – Vanguard


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Ex-CJN, Katsina-Alu dies in Abuja Hospital
Vanguard
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri. ABUJA—-A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, is dead. Katsina-Alu who headed the Nigerian judiciary between 2009 and 2011, reportedly died at an Orthopaedic Hospital in Abuja in the early hours of …
Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Katsina-Alu is deadDaily Post Nigeria
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 18th JulyInformation Nigeria
Ex-CJN, Katsina-Alu, dies at 76The Punch
Pulse Nigeria –SaharaReporters.com –THISDAY Newspapers
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Hoodlums burn down 2 schools to be commissioned by Dino Melaye in Kogi – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Hoodlums burn down 2 schools to be commissioned by Dino Melaye in Kogi
Daily Post Nigeria
The Government Girls Secondary School, Sarkin Noma and Lokongoma Secondary School in Lokoja LGA which were due for commissioning this morning have been razed down and vandalized by yet to be identified hoodlums. The renovation of the schools …
PHOTOS: Suspected arsonists set ablaze Dino Melaye's projects on inauguration dayThe Punch
Thugs reportedly burn down schools to be commissioned by Senator Dino Melaye in Kogi (photos)NAIJA.NG
Thugs Threaten Senator Melaye On His Intending Visit To KogiNaija News

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PDP claims Ortom set to join party after APC exit – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

PDP claims Ortom set to join party after APC exit
Daily Post Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Governor Samuel Ortom was in defection talks with the party. The invitation followed Ortom's announcement that he is no longer with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ortom made the declaration at
The rebellion of the godson: The end of Ortom's honeymoon with AkumeBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Gathering Storm Against Gov Ortom In BenueLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
APC summons Ortom, Akume to AbujaVanguard
NAIJA.NG –Daily Trust –The Punch –The Nation Newspaper
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EFCC Re-Arraign’s Orji Kalu Over Fraud …Disowns Tweet On Fayose – The Tide


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EFCC Re-Arraign's Orji Kalu Over Fraud …Disowns Tweet On Fayose
The Tide
A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu was yesterday re-arraigned at a Federal High Court in Lagos on an amended 39-count charges bordering on fraud. Kalu, who is now a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is being prosecuted …
N3.2bn fraud: Court hears Kalu's 'no case submission' July 25Daily Trust

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DISCOs are technically insolvent – BPE – Vanguard


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DISCOs are technically insolvent – BPE
Vanguard
By Emman Ovuakporie & Chris Ochayi. ABUJA— Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, yesterday, said most of the Distribution Companies, DISCOs, in Nigeria were technically insolvent. Director-General of the bureau, Alex Okoh, made this revelation during an …
DisCos are technically insolvent, says BPEBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Metering: You're telling lies, power distributors reply FasholaThe Punch
Discos: FG Lied on Power Generation CapacityTHISDAY Newspapers

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2019: Why I endorsed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki’s for President – Babangida – The Eagle Online


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2019: Why I endorsed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki's for President – Babangida
The Eagle Online
Former Nigeria Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that he his endorsing a former Minister for Special Duties during the Administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, as the right …
Meet IBB's man for 2019 presidential electionInformation Nigeria
IBB Endorses Tanimu Turaki For 2019 PresidencyIndependent Newspapers Limited
2019 Polls: IBB Endorses Turaki's Agenda for NigeriaTHISDAY Newspapers

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Transparency International, SERAP speak on alleged vote-buying in Ekiti election – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Transparency International, SERAP speak on alleged vote-buying in Ekiti election
Daily Post Nigeria
Anti-corruption monitor, Transparency International, TI, Transparency International has reacted to allegations of Vote-buying by the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP during Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti
INEC commends security agencies on Ekiti Governorship electionVanguard
Ekiti: July 14 poll falls short of global standards – Local, international observersThe Eagle Online
Ekiti Polls: the Demystification of Ayo Fayose, By Nkannebe RaymondPremium Times
The Nation Newspaper –SundiataPost (press release) (blog) –THISDAY Newspapers –Daily Sun
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Supreme Court acquittal: ‘Heroic’ welcome for Saraki in Ilorin – Vanguard


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Supreme Court acquittal: 'Heroic' welcome for Saraki in Ilorin
Vanguard
The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki was on Tuesday, accorded a heroic reception by a crowd of supporters and admirers that gathered at Ilorin International Airport to welcome him to Ilorin. Supreme Court acquittal: 'Heroic' welcome for
Saraki speaks on dumping APCDaily Post Nigeria
You lack decorum, Kwara APC blasts NabenaBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Supreme Court Acquittal: Saraki receives heroic welcome in IlorinWorldStage
TheCable –The Nation Newspaper –Information Nigeria –Daily Nigerian News (press release) (blog)
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Senate confirms Smith, Chairman Police Service Commission – Vanguard


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Senate confirms Smith, Chairman Police Service Commission
Vanguard
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). It also confirmed six others as members of the commission. Saraki. Confirmation of their …
Senate confirms Musiliu Smith as Chairman, Police Service CommissionThe Eagle Online

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I will end Boko Haram if elected president- Atiku – Vanguard


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I will end Boko Haram if elected president- Atiku
Vanguard
Former Vice President and now aspiring for President on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has vowed and promised to end the lingering Boko Haram crisis and other criminal activities such as the herdsmen/farmers …
I'll end Boko Haram, keep Nigeria more united – AtikuPremium Times
I will end Boko Haram if I become President – Atiku AbubakarPulse Nigeria
Middle Belt groups blasts Atiku over comment on 'missing' 23 soldiersThe Nation Newspaper
Daily Sun –Yahoo News –Newsweek –Nigerian Bulletin
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Two policemen killed, woman dies from accidental discharge as police officers protest – Vanguard


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Two policemen killed, woman dies from accidental discharge as police officers protest
Vanguard
… * Two Policemen killed. By Ben Agande, Kaduna. An accidental discharge from police officers who conveyed the corpses of their colleagues to the police command headquarters in Kaduna to protest the killing as well as the non payment of their
Gunmen Kill Two Policemen In Fresh Birnin Gwari AttackCHANNELS TELEVISION
One Person Killed as Anti-Riot Policemen 'Mourn' Dead Colleagues in KadunaTHISDAY Newspapers
Police 'accidental discharge' kills woman in KadunaThe Nation Newspaper

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Court orders Dasuki’s release, serves warrant on DSS, AGF – Vanguard


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Court orders Dasuki's release, serves warrant on DSS, AGF
Vanguard
By Anthony Ogbonna. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has, Tuesday, formally served the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AGF, with a warrant of release of the Former National …
Court serves Dasuki's release warrant on DSS, AGFTheCable
Dasuki set to regain freedom as judge signs bail orderDaily Post Nigeria
Dasuki Has Fulfilled All Bail Conditions – LawyerCHANNELS TELEVISION
TV360 –The Punch –PR Nigeria News (press release) (blog) –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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Buhari appoints Banire, Tukur AMCON, FCSC chairpersons – Vanguard


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Buhari appoints Banire, Tukur AMCON, FCSC chairpersons
Vanguard
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Senior Advocate of Nigeria(SAN) and former legal adviser to the now ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, party, Muiz Banire as Chairman of the governing board of the Assets Management Corporation of …
Buhari appoints Banire as AMCON chairmanTheCable
Senate Confirms Smith as PSC ChairTHISDAY Newspapers
Buhari nominates Muiz AMCON chairmanThe Nation Newspaper
The Punch –The Eagle Online –NAIJA.NG –Nigerian Bulletin
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Flood kills two pupils in Edo – The Nation Newspaper


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Flood kills two pupils in Edo
The Nation Newspaper
Residents of Uselu community in Egor local government area on Tuesday protested the death of a six-year old pupil by flood after a heavy downpour which lasted several hours. The protesters blocked the busy Uselu-Lagos road with bonfires while motorists …
Obaseki commiserates with family of male pupil washed away by flood in Benin CityVanguard

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EFCC re-arraigns ex-Abia Gov. Orji Kalu, raises charges to 39 counts – Pulse Nigeria


Pulse Nigeria

EFCC re-arraigns ex-Abia Gov. Orji Kalu, raises charges to 39 counts
Pulse Nigeria
Kalu, who is now a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Published: 3 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN. Print; eMail …
EFCC re-arraigns Kalu on charges of N7.6bn fraudThe Punch
Alleged N3bn Fraud: Appeal Court President Directs Conclusion Of Kalu's Case By SeptemberCHANNELS TELEVISION
EFCC re-arraigns Kalu for 'laundering' N7.6b state fundsThe Nation Newspaper
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Buhari transmits 2019 elections budget to Senate – Daily Post Nigeria


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Buhari transmits 2019 elections budget to Senate
Daily Post Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, detailing that Nigeria will need N254 billion (N254,445,322,600) to prosecute the 2019 general elections, hence requested the lawmaker to grant approval for the sum to be drawn from the 2018 and …
Buhari transmits 2019 election budget to SenatePremium Times
Buhari seeks NASS approval of funds for 2018 budget, 2019 electionsPulse Nigeria
Breaking: Buhari writes Senate, Asks for approval of N164bn for 2019 ElectionVanguard
Daily Sun –CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Eagle Online –NAIJA.NG
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How Alfa used fake ‘vision’ to rape student – Police – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

How Alfa used fake 'vision' to rape student – Police
Daily Post Nigeria
An Alfa, Mustapha Hammed, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly raping a 29-year-old student of Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos. The police said the 23-year-old suspect told the victim that he saw a …
Shock as undergraduate barks after spiritual cleansing by AlfaVanguard
Alfa defiles Lagos studentThe Nation Newspaper

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Executive Order to stop corruption fighting back — FG – Vanguard


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Executive Order to stop corruption fighting back — FG
Vanguard
By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor. The recently pronounced Executive Order Number 6 is the death knell against corruption and is meant to stop allegedly corrupt persons fighting back and crippling the administration's anti-corruption war, the
Weighing Buhari's Executive Order No. 6Daily Trust
Much ado about Executive Order 6The Nation Newspaper
Executive Order 6: FG Targets N595bn from 155 high profile corruption casesNaija247news
AllAfrica.com –BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog) –The Punch –TODAY.NG
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Suspected killer of ex-Ondo Dep Gov’s daughter remanded in prison – Vanguard


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Suspected killer of ex-Ondo Dep Gov's daughter remanded in prison
Vanguard
By Dayo Johnson. Akure—THE suspected killer of the daughter of the former Ondo State deputy governor, Seidu Sakiru Adeyemi, has been remanded in Olokuta Prison by an Akure Chief Magistrate's Court. Adeyemi was charged to court on a two-count …
Suspected killer of ex-Ondo deputy gov's daughter remandedDaily Sun
Court remands alleged killer of ex-Ondo deputy gov's daughterDaily Trust

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11 years after, Abuja light rail takes off – The Nation Newspaper


The Nation Newspaper

11 years after, Abuja light rail takes off
The Nation Newspaper
The inauguration of the Abuja light rail last Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari will, no doubt, open a new vista in public transportation in the nation's capital, writes ADEYINKA ADERIBIGBE and FAITH YAHAYA. Last Thursday's inauguration of the …
The Many Benefits Of Abuja Light Rail ProjectLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
PDP abandoned Abuja light rail project – VP OsinbajoNAIJA.NG

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Jibia flood update: 44 people killed, 20 missing – Masari – Vanguard


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Jibia flood update: 44 people killed, 20 missing – Masari
Vanguard
Katsina – Gov Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday said over 44 persons loss their lives while 20 others are still missing following the Sunday flood disaster in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. Governor Masari Masari, who stated this after …
Katsina drills 1000 boreholes, repairs 700 to tackle water-borne diseases – Gov. MasariThe Eagle Online
Flood Wreaks Havoc In Katsina, Kills At Least 45CHANNELS TELEVISION
Katsina flood: Buhari directs NEMA's intervention, death toll hits 44The Nation Newspaper
Daily Sun
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Middle Belt Conference: Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF’s leaders’ charted aircraft denied landing permit in Makurdi – Vanguard


Vanguard

Middle Belt Conference: Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF's leaders' charted aircraft denied landing permit in Makurdi
Vanguard
By Peter Duru Makurdi – The aircraft conveying leaders of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Monday afternoon, was denied landing permit at the Makurdi airport by the Air Force authorities, where they had scheduled to …
Restructuring: Southern leaders barred from flying to MakurdiThe Nation Newspaper

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Nigerian Politicians, electorate and vote buying – TheCable


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Nigerian Politicians, electorate and vote buying
TheCable
Election period in Nigeria comes with its own unique 'sales strategy'. It is a season of give and take with lots of commercial activities in the red light street. A time when voter's prostitution reaches its crescendo. As in the real world, what makes
Disabled persons: Our gains, loses during Ekiti electionDaily Trust
2019: Commission urges police to begin preparationThe Eagle Online
IGP commends Police personnel on Ekiti state gubernatorial electionTV360
Africa Independent Television –TODAY.NG –NAIJA.NG
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Taraba youths attack, injure Police Commissioner – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

Taraba youths attack, injure Police Commissioner
Daily Post Nigeria
Rampaging youths in Jalingo on Monday pelted Taraba Commissioner of Police, Mr David Akinremi, with stones, injuring him on the head. The Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP David Misal, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jalingo, said the …
Police allegedly kill 8 youths in JalingoDaily Trust
Taraba police commissioner attacked, scores feared killedThe Nation Newspaper
Angry youth injure Taraba commissioner of policeTheCable
The Streetjournal
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President Buhari felicitates with APC Chieftain, Sidi Ali, at 81 – Vanguard


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President Buhari felicitates with APC Chieftain, Sidi Ali, at 81
Vanguard
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and member of the party's Elders Committee in Kano State, Alhaji Sidi Ali, as he celebrates his 81st birthday. President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the …
BREAKING: Buhari orders repatriation of Nigerians stranded in RussiaDaily Post Nigeria
Buhari orders repatriation of Nigerians stranded in RussiaBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Buhari Orders Immediate Repatriation of Nigerians Stranded In RussiaCHANNELS TELEVISION
The Eagle Online –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog) –Nigerian Bulletin –The Nation Newspaper
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What I will do if elected President -Dankwambo – Daily Post Nigeria


Daily Post Nigeria

What I will do if elected President -Dankwambo
Daily Post Nigeria
Ibrahim Dankwambo, Governor of Gombe State and a presidential aspirant, says he will declare war on poverty and injustices in Nigeria if elected president come 2019. Dankwambo, who is seeking to be the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …
2019: Atiku solicits support of Gov. DankwamboVanguard
Ekiti poll: Atiku urges PDP supporters to remain peaceful, orderlyThe Eagle Online
Dankwambo: I'll declare war on poverty if elected presidentTheCable

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Killing of policemen : IGP places N5m bounty on killers – Vanguard


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Killing of policemen : IGP places N5m bounty on killers
Vanguard
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, has announced a N5 million reward for anyone who can provide information that could lead to the arrest of assailants of seven policemen in Abuja recently. The same, according to …
Killing of police officers in Abuja, EdoThe Punch
Four Nigerian police officers killed in EdoPremium Times
Police Place N5m Bounty On Killers Of Personnel In Edo, AbujaCHANNELS TELEVISION
Africa Independent Television –Daily Trust –BellaNaija
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BREAKING: Gov. Ortom dumps APC – Daily Post Nigeria


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BREAKING: Gov. Ortom dumps APC
Daily Post Nigeria
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom at the banquet hall of the Government House in Makurdi on Monday announced that he is no longer with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ortom stated this while swearing in the newly appointed Special …
Grazing Law: I am partyless, declares Gov. OrtomVanguard
I've been given the red card by APC – OrtomDaily Sun
Ortom dumps APC, searching for new partyPulse Nigeria
The Punch –Daily Trust –NAIJA.NG
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Resign or renounce alleged NYSC certification fraud, BudgIT tells Adeosun – Vanguard


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Resign or renounce alleged NYSC certification fraud, BudgIT tells Adeosun
Vanguard
BudgIT Nigeria, a civic tech organisation, expresses disappointment at the silence of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over the allegations of NYSC certificate fraud, just as it is calling for her resignation. Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi
Alleged forgery of NYSC certificate: Group petitions IGPTV360
SERAP, group trade tackles on minister's alleged forged NYSC exemption certificateDaily Sun
HEDA writes IGP, demands probe of Adeosun over 'certificate forgery'TheCable
The Punch
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Buhari 2019: Group clarifies position on Ali Modu Sheriff’s appointment as DG – Vanguard


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Buhari 2019: Group clarifies position on Ali Modu Sheriff's appointment as DG
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The Presidential Support Committee of Buhari 2019 has said that the appointment of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, former National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as its Director-General was done in the best interest of the party. Mr Kassim Muhammad …
2019: why we appoint Senator Sheriff– Buhari GroupDaily Sun

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Third Mainland Bridge: Fashola clears air on closure for repairs – Daily Post Nigeria


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Third Mainland Bridge: Fashola clears air on closure for repairs
Daily Post Nigeria
The Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has clarified that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be shut down for only three days, starting from July 27. Fashola said this on Monday while addressing some confusion over the
Third Mainland Bridge will not be closed down for 27 months – FasholaInformation Nigeria
Third Mainland Bridge will not be closed for 27 months – FasholaBellaNaija
VIDEO: Third Mainland Bridge to be closed for 3 Days, not 27 Months – FasholaNew Telegraph Newspaper

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Fayose’s N1.3B fraud case with the EFCC explained – Pulse Nigeria


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Fayose's N1.3B fraud case with the EFCC explained
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We take the time to explain why EFCC says it wants to reopen the N1.3B fraud case against Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose. Published: 51 minutes ago , Refreshed: 43 minutes ago; Jude Egbas. Print; eMail …
Ekiti election: EFCC under fire for threatening to arrest FayoseDaily Post Nigeria
Prosecute Fayose over declaration of false results – GroupThe Nation Newspaper
Fayose Reacts As EFCC Taunts Him |”We're Expecting You Soon”360Nobs.com
The Punch –AllAfrica.com –Vanguard
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2019: Why Northern PDP must produce one Presidential candidate – Wike – Daily Post Nigeria


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2019: Why Northern PDP must produce one Presidential candidate – Wike
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Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, has urged Northern leaders under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to pick a consensus presidential candidate in a bid to dethrone the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives …
Rivers 2019: Clamour For Governor Of Kalabari ExtractionLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
2019: Wike advocates consensus northern PDP presidential candidateVanguard
Ekiti election, political robbery – WikeThe Punch
Premium Times –The Tide –NAIJA.NG –Nigerian Bulletin
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APGA chieftain, Umeh attacks Okorocha, gives reasons – Daily Post Nigeria


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APGA chieftain, Umeh attacks Okorocha, gives reasons
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Victor Umeh, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District has described the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha as a pain in the neck of people of the state. Umeh said Okorocha had become an “island unto himself. ” Speaking on Sunday …
Imo dep gov's impeachment: God forgive us for making Okorocha gov — UmehVanguard

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NNPC private guards accuse navy of killing two operatives – Guardian (blog)


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NNPC private guards accuse navy of killing two operatives
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Topline Security, a private guard firm engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to secure petroleum pipelines along the stretch of Atlas Cove has accused the Nigerian Navy of killing two of her personnel and abducting two others in …
Two pipeline guards murdered, buried in shallow grave in LagosVanguard
Hoodlums allegedly kill NNPC's contractor's guardsThe Nation Newspaper

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Mace theft: Omo-Agege attacks Reps, Saraki over suspension call – The Punch


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Mace theft: Omo-Agege attacks Reps, Saraki over suspension call
The Punch
The lawmaker representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has carpeted the House of Representatives for approving his suspension over alleged involvement in the invasion of the Senate chamber and mace snatching.
NASS has no power to suspend me, says Omo-AgegeDaily Sun

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Customs officer kills two colleagues in Lagos – The Punch


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Customs officer kills two colleagues in Lagos
The Punch
Samson Folarin. Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. PUNCH Metro learnt that the two victims, who were in a Toyota Camry with the number plate, YLA 121 BJ, were
Two Customs officers die in road crashThe Nation Newspaper
Customs officer kills 2 colleagues in LagosNAIJA.NG

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Falana to governors: meet Buhari on policing – The Nation Newspaper


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Falana to governors: meet Buhari on policing
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Lagos lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the 36 state governors to request President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an urgent meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to deliberate on the organisation, administration and general supervision of the Police.
Killings: Falana charges Buhari, govs to hold police council meetingsThe Punch
Killings: Falana calls for urgent meeting of Nigeria police councilTheCable

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Rich cultures of Itsekiri, Benin on display as as Ewuare II visits Olu of Warri – Vanguard


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Rich cultures of Itsekiri, Benin on display as as Ewuare II visits Olu of Warri
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By Jimitota Onoyume Oba of Benin, Omo N'oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has enjoined traditional rulers in the country to work for peace, security and development of their kingdoms. The Oba of Benin Kingdom, Ewuare II (l) with the Olu of Warri Kingdom, …
Why Oba Of Benin Visits Olu Of WarriIndependent Newspapers Limited

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Ekiti election: EFCC under fire for threatening to arrest Fayose – Daily Post Nigeria


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Ekiti election: EFCC under fire for threatening to arrest Fayose
Daily Post Nigeria
Nigerians are firing back at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for declaring that the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose would be arrested. The anti-graft commission had tweeted the threat a few hours after the candidate of the All …
Looks like EFCC has re-opened its case file on Ekiti governmentPulse Nigeria
Party over, see you soon, EFCC tells FayoseVanguard
'No More Immunity' — EFCC Ready To Go After Fayose Over 'N1.3bn Fraud'SaharaReporters.com
TheCable –The Nation Newspaper –NAIJA.NG –THISDAY Newspapers
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Gunmen kills four police in Edo – Daily Trust


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Gunmen kills four police in Edo
Daily Trust
Four police officers attached to the Sabongida- Ora Division in Owan West Local Government of Edo State have been reportedly killed by gunmen while on patrol. It was gathered that the incident happened early hour of Sunday during stop and search by the …
4 Policemen killed, Burnt In Patrol Van In EdoLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Just in: Robbers allegedly kill 4 policemen in Edo state, set them ablazeNAIJA.NG
Breaking: Robbers kill, set four policemen ablaze in EdoThe Nation Newspaper
Independent Newspapers Limited
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Pastor Chris Okotie asks PDP, APC to adopt him as presidential candidate – Information Nigeria


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Pastor Chris Okotie asks PDP, APC to adopt him as presidential candidate
Information Nigeria
Household of God Pastor, Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie has called on two of Nigeria's leading political parties APC and PDP to adopt him as their presidential candidate. According to a report by TheNation, the cleric spoke at a press conference in
Okotie asks PDP, APC to adopt him as presidential candidateThe Nation Newspaper
2019: Okotie returns to politics, asks PDP, APC to adopt him as presidential candidateNAIJA.NG
2019: After several attempts Pastor Okotie declares to run for presidency againRipples Nigeria
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Construction: Ambode appeals for residents’ patience, support – Vanguard


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Construction: Ambode appeals for residents' patience, support
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Lagos – Gov.Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday appealed to the residents to bear with the government over the inconveniences they might be experiencing from the ongoing multiple infrastructural projects across the state. The ongoing …
Ambode expresses satisfaction with work on Airport – Oshodi roadThe Nation Newspaper
Airport road construction: Ambode unveils new recycler machine to speed up workTV360

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Senate, Reps Have No Power To Suspend Me – Omo-Agege – CHANNELS TELEVISION


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Senate, Reps Have No Power To Suspend Me – Omo-Agege
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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives do not have the power to suspend him. Omo-Agege stated this on Sunday to journalists at Osubi …
2019: Senator Omo-Agege speaks on those behind R-APC, Buhari's re-election bidDaily Post Nigeria
We'll soon expose cowards behind R-APC –Omo-AgegeThe Punch

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Hoodlums attacked Lalong – Plateau reacts to IDPs’ stoning of Governor – Daily Post Nigeria


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Hoodlums attacked Lalong – Plateau reacts to IDPs' stoning of Governor
Daily Post Nigeria
Plateau State Government has condemned the attack on the convoy of Governor Simon Lalong. It said those who carried out the act shortly after Lalong left an IDP camp at Anguldi, Jos South Local Government Area, were “hoodlums”. The News Agency of …
Plateau Govt condemns attack on Governor Lalong's convoyPulse Nigeria
Lalong's convoy attacked at IDP camp in JosVanguard
Plateau government condemns attack on Lalong's convoyThe Punch
The Eagle Online –Independent Newspapers Limited –Daily Trust
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Commissioner moves to unseat Kwankwaso in Senate – The Eagle Online


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Commissioner moves to unseat Kwankwaso in Senate
The Eagle Online
The Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, has revealed his decision to contest the Kano Central Senatorial District seat presently occupied by a former Governor of the State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The Commissioner said this on …
Group urges Kwankwaso to contest for Presidency in 2019Guardian (blog)

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Olukere sues for peace, tells parties to accept outcome of polls – Daily Sun


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Olukere sues for peace, tells parties to accept outcome of polls
Daily Sun
The Olukere of Ikere, Oba Ganiu Obasoyin, has urged any party that loses the governorship election held yesterday to accept defeat in the interest of peace and stability. Addressing journalists, the monarch said: “In all contests there will be a loser
Ekiti election: Snatch ballot box, lose your hand; run with it, lose your legs —PoliceVanguard

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Kwara dynasty not a threat to my gov’ship ambition – Yaman – Daily Trust


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Kwara dynasty not a threat to my gov'ship ambition – Yaman
Daily Trust
By Hamza Idris | Publish Date: Jul 15 2018 1:27AMAlhaji Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi is an entrepreneur with a stake in the media industry. He had in the past vied for Kwara State governorship and is once again in the contest on the platform of the All …
PDP Chieftain Urges Saraki To Join Presidential RaceLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Saraki's dynasty became weak in 2011 — Issa-OniluThe Punch
PDP stakeholders threaten fresh crisis over returnee govs, othersThe Nation Newspaper
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog) –THISDAY Newspapers
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‘Many soldiers missing’ in fresh Boko Haram ambush – TheCable


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'Many soldiers missing' in fresh Boko Haram ambush
TheCable
The Nigerian army reportedly suffered casualties in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state on Friday. Ahmad Salkida, a journalist known to have access to the leadership of the sect, said “many” were either killed, injured or missing in the
23 Soldiers Missing After Boko Haram Ambushed Military Convoyin BornoThe Streetjournal
23 Nigerian troops missing after Boko Haram attackThe Punch

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Lagos Assembly member, two others arrested over illegal firearms – Daily Post Nigeria


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Lagos Assembly member, two others arrested over illegal firearms
Daily Post Nigeria
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and two others over alleged unlawful possession of firearms. The spokesman of the command, CSP Chike Oti, in a statement on Saturday said the suspects …
Police Arrest Lagos Lawmaker, 2 Others Over Possession Of firearmsLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Unlawful possession of guns: House of Assembly member arrestedThe Eagle Online
Lagos lawmaker arrested for unlawful possession of armsPulse Nigeria
Daily Trust
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What Obasanjo told PDP’s twenty-one-man delegation in Abeokuta – Vanguard


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What Obasanjo told PDP's twenty-one-man delegation in Abeokuta
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CUPP :Obasanjo warns against crisis. By Daud Olatunji. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised the Peoples Democratic Party to respect other political parties in the grand alliance of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) to
What I told visiting PDP leaders — ObasanjoPremium Times
2019 elections: What Obasanjo told PDP leadersDaily Post Nigeria
2019 Elections: PDP Leaders Visit Obasanjo, Apologise For Past MistakesCHANNELS TELEVISION
BellaNaija –TODAY.NG –The Whistler NG –NAIJA.NG
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Breaking: Ambode recues 50 stranded Nigerians in Russia – Vanguard


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Breaking: Ambode recues 50 stranded Nigerians in Russia
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By Nwafor Sunday. The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday came to the rescue of 50 Nigerians who were stranded in Russia. Recall that newsmen had reported that over 50 Nigerians were helpless and were sleeping around in the …
World Cup: Governor Ambode reportedly pledges to rescue 50 Stranded NigeriansBellaNaija
Ambode 'rescues 50 stranded Nigerians' in RussiaTheCable
World Cup: Ambode Rescues Stranded Nigerians In RussiaThe Whistler NG

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Taraba killings: Police arrest 4 suspects – Daily Post Nigeria


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Taraba killings: Police arrest 4 suspects
Daily Post Nigeria
The police in Taraba on Saturday said it has arrested four persons in connection with the recent killings in Lau Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP David Misal, who disclosed this in a statement in
Taraba Killings : Police debunk media report on casualties, arrest four suspectsVanguard
Taraba killings: Police arrest four suspectsThe Eagle Online
Taraba police command arrests 4 suspects over Lau killingsTVC News
News24 –Blueprint newspapers Limited (blog)
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Buhari jets out of Nigeria Sunday – Daily Post Nigeria


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Buhari jets out of Nigeria Sunday
Daily Post Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday depart Abuja for the Netherlands to participate in activities to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), at The Hague. Femi Adesina, his …
President Buhari to visit Netherlands on SundayThe Punch
Buhari departs Nigeria for Netherlands SundayTheCable
President Buhari to visit the Netherlands on Sunday, July 15NAIJA.NG

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2019 presidency: What God will do for Nigeria – Bishop Onaiyekan – Daily Post Nigeria


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2019 presidency: What God will do for Nigeria – Bishop Onaiyekan
Daily Post Nigeria
The Archbishop of Abuja, Roman Catholic Church, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said that God will give Nigeria a president that will do the right thing in 2019. He said the bishops have lost confidence in the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Onaiyekan blows hot, says 'we need a government that'll do the right thing'Vanguard

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Nigeria needs urgent coherent policy, IMF warns FG – Vanguard


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Nigeria needs urgent coherent policy, IMF warns FG
Vanguard
Says outlook still challenging. By Michael Eboh. International Monetary Fund, IMF, yesterday, warned that Nigeria urgently needed a coherent set of policies for the economy to thrive in the months ahead. The IMF, in a statement by its Senior Resident …
IMF says Nigeria's Economic Recovery Still ChallengingLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
IMF: Nigeria's inflation rate to rise in second half of 2018TheCable
Nigeria's economic recovery still challenging – IMFThe Eagle Online
Proshare Nigeria Limited (press release)
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I disarm Buhari, says Fayose as he lays hand on his deputy – Vanguard


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I disarm Buhari, says Fayose as he lays hand on his deputy
Vanguard
“In the name of Jesus! Lord God of heaven, I pray by the grace you have given me to be the leader of this state, I commit you Kolapo Olusola into God's hands, receive power to succeed me in Jesus name,” Fayose said to which the people assembled shouted …
Ekiti guber: I disarm Buhari – Fayose says as he prays for Eleka [VIDEO]Daily Post Nigeria

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2019: Presidency appoints Modu Sheriff DG Buhari Presidential Support C’ttee – Vanguard


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2019: Presidency appoints Modu Sheriff DG Buhari Presidential Support C'ttee
Vanguard
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The Presidency has announced the appointment of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff as Director General of the Buhari 2019 Presidential Support Committee. Ali Modu Sheriff.
Presidency names Sheriff, DG Buhari 2019 Support c'itteeDaily Sun

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Mother, child missing, as flood wreaked havoc in Abeokuta – Vanguard


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Mother, child missing, as flood wreaked havoc in Abeokuta
Vanguard
Scores of people, including a mother and child were missing Friday and properties worth billions of naira were destroyed after a massive flood ravaged parts of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, and its environs. The flood followed about two hours of
Many feared missing, properties destroyed after massive flood in OgunThe Nation Newspaper

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Adeosun’s NYSC certificate is as fake as Buhari’s integrity – Daily Trust


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Adeosun's NYSC certificate is as fake as Buhari's integrity
Daily Trust
The moral outrage over Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun's obviously forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate, which the Nigerian presidency has chosen to strategically ignore in hopes that it will peter out, dramatizes, in more
Bakare, Adeosun didn't meet with Buhari – PresidencyVanguard
My mission to villa not about Adeosun –Tunde BakareThe Punch
Bakare speaks on meeting with Buhari, AdeosunDaily Post Nigeria
CHANNELS TELEVISION –Naija247news –Daily Sun –Leadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
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Impeachment: Imo deputy governor’s kinsmen want him to resign – The Punch


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Impeachment: Imo deputy governor's kinsmen want him to resign
The Punch
Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri. The apex socio-cultural organization in Owerri zone, Olu Owerri, has asked their brother and embattled deputy governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere, to tender his resignation letter before the state Assembly lawmakers “disgrace
Court halts impeachment move against Imo Deputy GovernorDaily Post Nigeria
Court Orders Impeachment Proceedings Against Imo Deputy Governor SuspendedThe Streetjournal
Court issues order to Imo Assembly on move to impeach Dep GovRipples Nigeria
AllAfrica.com
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‘Clashes claimed 73 in Taraba’ – Daily Trust


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'Clashes claimed 73 in Taraba'
Daily Trust
No fewer than 73 persons were killed and about 50 villages burnt in renewed violence between the Hausa-Fulani and Yandang communities in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of …
73 dead as herdsmen and community members clash in TarabaPulse Nigeria
Communal clashes claim 73 in TarabaThe Eagle Online
We lost 73 persons in 8 days –Miyetti Allah, community leaderNew Telegraph Newspaper
Business Standard –Xinhua
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Ex-Ondo gov: My daughter was killed for rituals – Daily Trust


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Ex-Ondo gov: My daughter was killed for rituals
Daily Trust
Last Sunday, July 8th, news broke that the decomposing body of 25-year-old Khadija, daughter of immediate-past deputy governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, has been discovered in the room of her boyfriend Seidu Adeyemi, in Oke Aro area of …
Ex-Deputy Governor Oluboyo: The travails of a bereavedThe Nation Newspaper
Yahoo Plus: How Ex Deputy Governor's Daughter Was Killed By Lover, Private Part Cut!Information Nigeria
Yahoo Plus: Khadijat Oluboyo killed by boyfriend, her private part removedKemi Filani (press release) (blog)

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Fayemi, Eleka in tighter race – Daily Sun


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Fayemi, Eleka in tighter race
Daily Sun
Ahead of today's governorship election in Ekiti State, key political actors from the two leading political parties, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified campaigns in a last
APC, PDP, Others Battle For Ekiti Guber SeatLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Ekiti guber: RCCG speaks on letter to Fayose, PDP candidateDaily Post Nigeria
Ekiti governorship election: 34 candidates jostle for 667270 votesThe Punch
The Nation Newspaper –Daily Trust –New Telegraph Newspaper –News Agency of Nigeria (press release)
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Human Trafficking: Obaseki Advocates Skills-Based Migration – Naija News


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Human Trafficking: Obaseki Advocates Skills-Based Migration
Naija News
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor, stated that Edo citizens leaving the country for other part of the world can compete favourably and have a better chance at life, if they are equipped with on-demand skills.
Edo farmers mull establishment of N450m ethanol plantsBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
Human trafficking: Skill-based migration'll help indigenes –ObasekiNew Telegraph Newspaper
Cassava Growers Train Edo Farmers on MechanisationLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)

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FG to begin workers’ verification on Monday – Daily Post Nigeria


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FG to begin workers' verification on Monday
Daily Post Nigeria
Head of civil service of the federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita has confirmed that the federal government will commence verification of employees in ministries, departments and agencies on Monday, July 16. The exercise, which will last for two weeks, is
IPPIS verification for FG's staff begins July 16 – Oyo-ItaVanguard
FG Commences IPPIS Verification On July 16-HoSLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
FG to authenticate certificates of 330820 on IPPISThe Punch
TheCable –New Telegraph Newspaper –NAIJA.NG –Concise News
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Obasanjo rejects front row seat at Afreximbank Abuja meeting – Vanguard


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Obasanjo rejects front row seat at Afreximbank Abuja meeting
Vanguard
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo caused a stir at the on-going African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual Meeting in Abuja, when he chose to sit among the participants instead of occupying a front row seat reserved for him at the Congress …
Drama as Obasanjo refuses to seat with El-Rufai, Adeosun, others at Afreximbank meetingDaily Post Nigeria

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Restructuring will address IPOB agitation – Atiku – The Nation Newspaper


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Restructuring will address IPOB agitation – Atiku
The Nation Newspaper
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has stated that true federalism and restructuring being clamored by different ethnic groups in the country would address secession threat by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
2019 Presidential election: Atiku the best choice for PDP, Nigeria – FabiyiVanguard
Atiku in Umuahia, says restructuring is panacea to Nigeria's problemsThe Eagle Online
Senator Ben Bruce's twitter opinion poll puts Atiku ahead in Presidential raceNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)

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Shehu Sani, Hunkuyi, others dump APC – Daily Post Nigeria


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Shehu Sani, Hunkuyi, others dump APC
Daily Post Nigeria
Members of Akida and Restoration groups of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State on Friday announced their withdrawal from the party. The Chairman of the Akida group, Matamaiki Tom-Maiyashi announced the decision of the two groups at a …
Lauretta Onochie blasts Shehu Sani, says he is 'APC disappointment'Vanguard
Senator Shehu Sani's group dumps APCPremium Times
Shehu Sani, Hunkuyi loyalists bid APC goodbyePulse Nigeria
CHANNELS TELEVISION –The Nation Newspaper –Daily Trust –SaharaReporters.com
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I am sad for what is going on in Ekiti – Ooni – Vanguard


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I am sad for what is going on in Ekiti – Ooni
Vanguard
By Nwafor Sunday. Following allegations, counter-allegations and violence reported by both the Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and the Nigeria Police force, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday said that he is not happy with the …
Ooni, Seriake Dickson Task FG On Restructuring, PeaceLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Ekiti election: Ooni, British envoy warn against violenceBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)
I'm Unhappy About Happenings In Ekiti, Says OoniCHANNELS TELEVISION
SaharaReporters.com –Pulse Nigeria –AllAfrica.com –Encomium
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I’m Unhappy About Happenings In Ekiti, Says Ooni – CHANNELS TELEVISION


CHANNELS TELEVISION

I'm Unhappy About Happenings In Ekiti, Says Ooni
CHANNELS TELEVISION
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II says he is unhappy about the happenings in Ekiti as the state prepares for the July 14 governorship elections. The monarch while hosting the British High-Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright at
Ooni of Ife is sad over political tension in EkitiPulse Nigeria
I'm Not Happy With Happenings In Ekiti –OoniSaharaReporters.com
Dickson was ordained to be a leader, says Ooni of IfeThe Eagle Online
THISDAY Newspapers –Africa Independent Television –Ripples Nigeria
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Okorocha is a dictator, danger to Nigeria’s democracy – Emeka Ihedioha – Daily Post Nigeria


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Okorocha is a dictator, danger to Nigeria's democracy – Emeka Ihedioha
Daily Post Nigeria
Emeka Ihedioha, a former Deputy Speaker, has described the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha as a “dictator” and a danger to Nigeria's democracy. The gubernatorial aspirant in the state made the remark while accusing Okorocha of intolerance to …
Imo dep gov's impeachment: Court grants leave to serve Speaker, Chief Judge, othersVanguard
Imo gov dictator, danger to our democracy – IhediohaDaily Sun
Court grants prayer to stop impeachment process of Imo deputy governorNAIJA.NG

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Buhari govt to publish 200 names in fresh looters’ list – Daily Post Nigeria


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Buhari govt to publish 200 names in fresh looters' list
Daily Post Nigeria
The Presdent Muhammadu Buhari-led government has announced plan to publish the names of 200 individuals, who own property that was purchased with illegally-acquired funds. Chairman, Special Presidential Investigative Panel for the Recovery of …
Presidency To Name 200 Illicit Property OwnersSaharaReporters.com
FG vows to reveal owners of illegally acquired assetsThe Eagle Online

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How Buhari threatens Nigeria’s security – Gov Dickson – Daily Post Nigeria


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How Buhari threatens Nigeria's security – Gov Dickson
Daily Post Nigeria
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Thursday picked holes on the position of President Muhammadu Buhari over the agitation for the restructuring of Nigeria, describing it as threat to national security. According to him, Buhari's
Buhari's re-election in 2019 sacrosanct —Issa AremuVanguard
Buhari Campaign Organisation Launched In Ilorin Amidst Tight SecurityLeadership Newspaper (press release) (blog)
Restructuring: Buhari's comment, threat to national security – Gov. DicksonThe Eagle Online
SaharaReporters.com –Africa Independent Television –The Punch
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