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18May
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Nigerian woman set to receive national honour from Queen Elizabeth II (photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian woman set to receive national honour from Queen Elizabeth II (photo)NAIJ.COMA 27-year-old Nigerian lady, Anne-Marie Osawemwemze Imafidon, will on Friday, May 19, receive a national honour from the Queen of England Her Majesty, Elizabet...
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18May
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Chatham House report: $480billion stolen from Nigeria in 54 years – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMChatham House report: $480billion stolen from Nigeria in 54 yearsNAIJ.COMA Chatham House report has estimated that at least $480 billion was stolen by corrupt officials in Nigeria between 1960 and 2004. The report which was launched on Wednesda...
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18May
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Kachikwu to be announced as substantive oil minister as cabal kicks – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMKachikwu to be announced as substantive oil minister as cabal kicksNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari's ill-health which has made him travel to London for medical treatment has placed critical decision making of the oil sector in the hands ...
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18May
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Ex-gov. Chime still under probe over N450m campaign fund: EFCC – The News

The NewsEx-gov. Chime still under probe over N450m campaign fund: EFCCThe NewsThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has made significant progress in the investigation of the N450 million campaign fund given to the Peoples Democra...
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18May
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Oxfam: Wealth of Five Richest Nigerians Can End Country’s Extreme Poverty – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersOxfam: Wealth of Five Richest Nigerians Can End Country's Extreme PovertyTHISDAY NewspapersThe combined wealth of five richest people in Nigeria, estimated at $29.9 billion, could end extreme poverty in the country and stop about ...
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18May
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Bozimo: Restructuring, Resource Control to Dominate at EK Clarke’s 90th Birthday National Discourse – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersBozimo: Restructuring, Resource Control to Dominate at EK Clarke's 90th Birthday National DiscourseTHISDAY NewspapersThe 90th birthday celebration of former Minister of Information and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, will be h...
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18May
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We’ll ensure youths are included in leadership, politics — DOGARA – Vanguard

VanguardWe'll ensure youths are included in leadership, politics — DOGARAVanguardSpeaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has assured that the House was committed to passing the #NotTooYoungToRun# bill to lower the age requireme...
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18May
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Senate gives NNPC, CBN, others 2 wks to submit budgets – Vanguard

VanguardSenate gives NNPC, CBN, others 2 wks to submit budgetsVanguardABUJA— THE Senate has given Acting President Yemi Osinbajo a two-week ultimatum to direct all government agencies that have failed to submit their 2017 budget proposals to the Nati...
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18May
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13 Ondo PDP Assembly members defect to APC in 3 months – Vanguard

The Nation Newspaper13 Ondo PDP Assembly members defect to APC in 3 monthsVanguardAkure—THIRTEEN members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ondo state House of Assembly have defected to the ruling All Progressive Party APC barely three months aft...
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18May
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Diezani gate: Chime still under investigation — EFCC – Vanguard

VanguardDiezani gate: Chime still under investigation — EFCCVanguardENUGU—ECONOMIC and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, South East Zonal Head of Operation, Mr Johnson Babalola, has disclosed that former Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime&#39...
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18May
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Osinbajo’ll sign when 2017 budget is ready – Aide – Vanguard

VanguardOsinbajo'll sign when 2017 budget is ready – AideVanguardThe Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo will sign the 2017 budget when the time comes and when everything is set, a statement by his media aide said. Mr. Laolu Akande, the Sen...
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18May
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SEE 5 Nigerian billionaires who can end poverty in Nigeria according to Oxfam – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSEE 5 Nigerian billionaires who can end poverty in Nigeria according to OxfamNAIJ.COMThe combined wealth of Nigeria's five richest persons, estimated to be about $29.9 billion, can end extreme poverty in the country, a report by Oxfam Inter...
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18May
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Over 6000 Nigerians in Chinese prisons, says NGO – The News

The NewsOver 6000 Nigerians in Chinese prisons, says NGOThe NewsBlack African Re-orientation and Development Organisation (BARADO), an NGO, has called on Nigerian Government to secure the release of over 6,000 Nigerians suffering in different Chinese p...
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18May
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Corruption Gets A Boost At Dino Melaye’s Book Launch By Joe Igbokwe – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comCorruption Gets A Boost At Dino Melaye's Book Launch By Joe IgbokweSaharaReporters.comOn Monday, 15 May 2017, Mr. Dino Melaye gathered birds of identical plumage in Abuja to launch his book titled: Antidotes for Corruption. Among...
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17May
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Money laundering charge: I am anxious to defend myself, Justice Ngwuta tells Court – Vanguard

VanguardMoney laundering charge: I am anxious to defend myself, Justice Ngwuta tells CourtVanguardABUJA- Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court who is facing money laundering charge, on Wednesday, maintained his innocence, saying he was ready an...
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17May
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Group blasts Governor Dickson over attack on ex-president Jonathan – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGroup blasts Governor Dickson over attack on ex-president JonathanNAIJ.COMThe Save Ijaw Nation Group (SING) has condemned Governor Seriake Dickson for calling the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan a waste to the Ijaw nation. ...
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17May
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Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola, others can end poverty in Nigeria – Oxfam – Vanguard

VanguardDangote, Adenuga, Otedola, others can end poverty in Nigeria – OxfamVanguardOxfam, Wednesday, presented an alarming picture of the Nigerian economic situation, stating that 112 million Nigerians are living in abject poverty and that the combi...
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17May
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Buhari has no support from Northern elders, they are pretending – Sokoto Commissioner, Mohammed – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari has no support from Northern elders, they are pretending – Sokoto Commissioner, MohammedDaily Post NigeriaThe Sokoto State Commissioner, Bello Mohammed, has lashed out at Northern leaders and elite from the region, saying the...
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17May
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I went astray – Obanikoro reportedly confesses to Tinubu – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMI went astray - Obanikoro reportedly confesses to TinubuNAIJ.COMThe national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, recently played host to former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos...
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17May
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Osinbajo meets Benue governor, NSA over herdmen attacks – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOsinbajo meets Benue governor, NSA over herdmen attacksNAIJ.COMActing President Yemi Osinbajo met with the governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom and the NSA, Major-General Babagana Monguno over the menace of herdsmen attacks in Benue state. The...
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17May
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"I will dump the PDP if Sheriff becomes chairman" Fayose – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM"I will dump the PDP if Sheriff becomes chairman" FayoseNAIJ.COMGovernor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that he will leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if Senator Ali Modu Sheriff wins at the Supreme Court as chairman of the party....
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17May
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"I will dump the PDP if Sheriff becomes chairman" Fayose – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM"I will dump the PDP if Sheriff becomes chairman" FayoseNAIJ.COMGovernor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that he will leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if Senator Ali Modu Sheriff wins at the Supreme Court as chairman of the party....
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17May
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Police arraign prophet arrested with human skull – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPolice arraign prophet arrested with human skullNAIJ.COMThe Oyo state police command has arraigned a 55-year-old man, Prophet Alimi Isaiah, before an Iyaganku magistrate's court in Ibadan, for allegedly being in possession of a human skull ...
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17May
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Nigerian government working on 2500 tips from whistle-blowers – Adesoun – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian government working on 2500 tips from whistle-blowers – AdesounDaily Post NigeriaMinister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that the Nigerian Government had received over 2,500 tips that could lead to loot recovery and block...
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17May
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High cost of local rice worries FG – Daily Trust

Daily TrustHigh cost of local rice worries FGDaily TrustThe federal government is disturbed over high cost of local rice in the country, which it said is now above the price of imported rice. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbe...
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17May
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LG Polls: Sheriff, Makarfi Differ Over Party Platform For Polls – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersLG Polls: Sheriff, Makarfi Differ Over Party Platform For PollsLeadership NewspapersThe crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resurfaced yesterday over the forthcoming local government polls in the country. Ahead of the coun...
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17May
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Police place N30m bounty on notorious kidnap kingpin, Evans – Vanguard

VanguardPolice place N30m bounty on notorious kidnap kingpin, EvansVanguardLAGOS—Police in Lagos, yesterday, placed a N30 million bounty on the head of wanted notorious kidnapper, identified simply as Evans. ADVERTISING. ADVERTISING. inRead invented ...
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17May
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ADELEKE: Coroner threatens DPO, others with arrest – Vanguard

VanguardADELEKE: Coroner threatens DPO, others with arrestVanguardOsogbo—The chairman of the Coroner's Inquest set up by the State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Chief M...
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17May
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Royal Rumble: Who will save Sanusi? – Vanguard

VanguardRoyal Rumble: Who will save Sanusi?VanguardEmir Sanusi had almost always lived at the top. The grandson of a famed emir, a product of some of the best schools in the country, Kings College, Lagos, ABU Zaria; the first Northern CEO of Nigeria&#3...
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17May
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Iara Oshiomhole, 334 other foreigners get Nigerian citizenship – Vanguard

VanguardIara Oshiomhole, 334 other foreigners get Nigerian citizenshipVanguardA total of 335 foreign nationals were yesterday in Abuja granted citizenship by the Federal Government after statutory clearance and due diligence by the relevant security ag...
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17May
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Emir of Daura endorses Buhari for 2nd term – Vanguard

VanguardEmir of Daura endorses Buhari for 2nd termVanguardKATSINA—Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farooq, yesterday, endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office, just as he prayed for the quick recovery of the President. ADVERTISING. A...
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17May
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How coup rumours made Buratai redeploy top Army officers – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHow coup rumours made Buratai redeploy top Army officersDaily Post NigeriaBuratai, our correspondent learnt, had vowed to ​crush any coup ​plot ​against President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Recall that Buhari, again ...
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17May
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Blood bath in Ijebu Ode as Imam, wife, 4 children assassinated – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBlood bath in Ijebu Ode as Imam, wife, 4 children assassinatedNAIJ.COMA Muslim cleric, Sheik Yusuf Amzat-Salam, 35, his wife and four children were killed by hoodlums in the early hours of Tuesday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The incident occurred at At...
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17May
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Babangida, Melaye, Saraki And The Audacity Of The Corrupt By Peter Claver Oparah – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comBabangida, Melaye, Saraki And The Audacity Of The Corrupt By Peter Claver OparahSaharaReporters.comThe nefarious intents in the two gatherings should inform the anti-corruption agencies and, of course, the Buhari government, of the n...
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17May
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Huge $8.4m fraud: Fred Adujua loses to EFCC, slammed with 28-count charge – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMHuge $8.4m fraud: Fred Adujua loses to EFCC, slammed with 28-count chargeNAIJ.COMThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that the alleged serial fraudster, Fred Ajudua will now face trial following his failed attempt t...
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17May
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Ogbeh insists killer herdsmen not Nigerians as police confirm 3 deaths in Taraba – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOgbeh insists killer herdsmen not Nigerians as police confirm 3 deaths in TarabaDaily Post NigeriaNigerian government said on Tuesday that most of the herdsmen carrying out attacks across the country are foreigners. Minister of Agricu...
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16May
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Ambode Confirms ‘Permanent’ Ban On VIO – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAmbode Confirms 'Permanent' Ban On VIOCHANNELS TELEVISIONLagos To Embark On Infrastructure Development Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has confirmed the ban imposed on Vehicle Inspection Officers in the state. The go...
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16May
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Biafra agitation: Tension as Nnamdi Kanu shakes up IPOB leadership – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBiafra agitation: Tension as Nnamdi Kanu shakes up IPOB leadershipNAIJ.COMThe leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dissociated himself and members of his association from a certain Radio Biafra based in the United Stat...
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16May
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Breaking: Ambode permanently bans VIO from Lagos roads – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Ambode permanently bans VIO from Lagos roadsVanguardLagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday put the uncertainty concerning the absence of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) on Lagos roads to rest once and for all, stating...
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16May
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Amaechi hails Jonathan’s government, says we met 80% project completed – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAmaechi hails Jonathan's government, says we met 80% project completedNAIJ.COMThe minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has hailed the Goodluck Jonathan government for almost completing all the projects in his ministry. Speaking at an...
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16May
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Abuja Court asked to sack President Buhari and Osinbajo – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAbuja Court asked to sack President Buhari and OsinbajoNAIJ.COMOne of the political parties that contested 2015 general election, Hope Democratic Party (HDP) has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the 2015 presidenti...
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16May
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Buhari’s administration is attacking Christians – CAN – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari's administration is attacking Christians - CANNAIJ.COMThe Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari's administration of bias against Christians. Rising from an emergency ...
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16May
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Group wants individuals behind Buhari’s death report exposed – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGroup wants individuals behind Buhari's death report exposedNAIJ.COMThe National Forum of Democrats has urged the office of the NSA and the DG, DSS to deploy resources at its disposal to unmask those behind the false news report of Presiden...
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16May
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Life has no limits, says Nigerian who emerged Lincoln University’s best graduating student – TheCable

TheCableLife has no limits, says Nigerian who emerged Lincoln University's best graduating studentTheCablePerewari Victor Pere, the star at the 158th graduation ceremony of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, says there is no limit to what one can ...
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16May
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Boko Haram: Top wanted leader, Pepper, nabbed by troops [PHOTO] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBoko Haram: Top wanted leader, Pepper, nabbed by troops [PHOTO]Daily Post NigeriaNigerian troops attached to 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army, have arrested a wanted Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Adamu AKA “Pe...
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16May
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Osinbajo Presidency says acting President is reviewing the 2017 budget – Pulse Nigeria

VanguardOsinbajo Presidency says acting President is reviewing the 2017 budgetPulse NigeriaAkande, in a tweet said “Ag President Osinbajo presiding over Economic Mgt Team reviewing major issues, 2017 budget & others. In attendance are ministers &...
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16May
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Topsy-turvy search for acceptable, workable structure – Vanguard

VanguardTopsy-turvy search for acceptable, workable structureVanguardNIGERIA is currently wading through a sea of challenges. The challenges facing the country range from recession, menace of herdsmen and recurring murderous clashes with farmers, agita...
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16May
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Ondo Perm Sec kidnapped – Vanguard

VanguardOndo Perm Sec kidnappedVanguardAkure—A Permanent Secretary in the Ondo State Hospital Management Board, HMB, Dr. Niran Ikuomola, has been abducted by gunmen demanding, who are reportedly asking for N70 million as ransom. Vanguard gathered fro...
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16May
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Experts fret as N398.1trn infrastructure shortfall threatens development – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Experts fret as N398.1trn infrastructure shortfall threatens developmentGuardian (blog)Experts have said that unless the Federal Government immediately reviewed and redefined the laws guiding Public Private Partnership (PPP) operations i...
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16May
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Court Transfers INEC Officials’ Case To Port Harcourt – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersCourt Transfers INEC Officials' Case To Port HarcourtLeadership NewspapersJustice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday transferred to the Port Harcourt division of the court, the charges filed against the Ind...
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16May
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ONSA commence audit of NIA accounts – Daily Trust

Daily TrustONSA commence audit of NIA accountsDaily TrustThe office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has commenced forensic audit of the accounts of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Daily Trust gathered yesterday. The account audit was fal...
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16May
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Yari: I’ve no hotel in Lagos – Daily Trust

Daily TrustYari: I've no hotel in LagosDaily TrustGovernor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State has refuted the allegations that he is building a $3m hotel in Lagos with monies stolen from the Paris-London Club refunds. In a statement signed by the Head...
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16May
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Ikpeazu’ll not join APC—PDP chairman – Vanguard

VanguardIkpeazu'll not join APC—PDP chairmanVanguardUMUAHIA—THE Chairman of Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Johnson Onuigbo has said that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has no intention of joining the ruling All Progress...
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16May
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Constituents order Jos lawmaker to join APC – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperConstituents order Jos lawmaker to join APCVanguardJos—THE member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Edward Pwajok, has been ordered by his constituents to dump Peoples Democr...
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16May
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FAILED ACCESS ROAD: Customs agents, truckers shut down Lagos ports – Vanguard

VanguardFAILED ACCESS ROAD: Customs agents, truckers shut down Lagos portsVanguardLagos—LICENSED Customs agents and amalgamation of Trucking Associations, yesterday, shut down operations at Lagos ports to protest the failed port access roads, arbitra...
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16May
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Nigeria is co-ranked 13th most unstable country in the world with Zimbabwe – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigeria is co-ranked 13th most unstable country in the world with ZimbabweNAIJ.COMNigeria has been ranked the 13th most unstable country in the world on the 2017 Fragile States Index (FSI) index published on Monday, May 15. The index released b...
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16May
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Jonathan pays condolence visit to ex-PDP BoT chairman Tony Anenih (photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJonathan pays condolence visit to ex-PDP BoT chairman Tony Anenih (photo)NAIJ.COMNigeria's former president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday, May 15, visited the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, at his resi...
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16May
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Peace Corp boss sues police and SSS, seeks N2b as compensation – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPeace Corp boss sues police and SSS, seeks N2b as compensationNAIJ.COMThe Peace Corps of Nigeria has taken the police authority as well as the Department of State Service (DSS) to court seeking compensation for what its boss suffered in the han...
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16May
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Defunct CPC members nominate Tony Momoh or Buba Galadima to replace Babachir Lawal – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDefunct CPC members nominate Tony Momoh or Buba Galadima to replace Babachir LawalNAIJ.COMBuba Galadima, former national secretary of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), or Tony Momoh, ex-chairman of CPC, are being tipped by former members o...
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16May
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EFCC re-arraigns Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman – Vanguard

VanguardEFCC re-arraigns Fani-Kayode, Nenadi UsmanVanguardFormer Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode was on Monday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over charges bordering on laundering N4.6 billion. Fani-Kayode was re-arraigned alo...
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16May
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Osinbajo, CDS, NSA, others meet behind closed doors – Vanguard

VanguardOsinbajo, CDS, NSA, others meet behind closed doorsVanguardABUJA-Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met behind closed doors with some top security Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (M) Minister of Inf...
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15May
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2017 Budget: Ag. SGF Directs Mdas To Begin Procurement Process – Leadership Newspapers

2017 Budget: Ag. SGF Directs Mdas To Begin Procurement ProcessLeadership NewspapersMrs Habiba Lawal, Acting Secretary of the Government of the Federation, has directed on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to commence procurement in anticipati...
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15May
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2017 Budget: Ag. SGF Directs Mdas To Begin Procurement Process – Leadership Newspapers

Guardian2017 Budget: Ag. SGF Directs Mdas To Begin Procurement ProcessLeadership NewspapersMrs Habiba Lawal, Acting Secretary of the Government of the Federation, has directed on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to commence procurement in an...
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15May
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Court orders CBN to account for cash/assets recovered from Ibru – The News

The NewsCourt orders CBN to account for cash/assets recovered from IbruThe NewsA Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Monday affirmed the 2012 verdict of a Federal high directing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to disclose the total cash and value of ...
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15May
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We have ‘water-tight’ case against Kano Emirate Council – Anti-corruption boss – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWe have 'water-tight' case against Kano Emirate Council – Anti-corruption bossNAIJ.COMThe Kano State anti-corruption agency on Monday, May 15, said it has enough evidence to nail the Emirate council. The agency said it has a 'wate...
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15May
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We will retaliate if anything happens to our members in detention – IPOB – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWe will retaliate if anything happens to our members in detention - IPOBNAIJ.COMThe Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has lamented the continued detention of some of its members in various prisons across the country threatening to retaliate if...
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15May
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Two Nigerians almost beaten to death in South Africa [PHOTOS] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaTwo Nigerians almost beaten to death in South Africa [PHOTOS]Daily Post NigeriaImages of two Nigerians who were almost beaten to death by South Africans have surfaced online. The Nigerians were reportedly beaten to pulp at Kuruman, No...
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15May
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El-Rufai disowns his chief of staff, threatens to sack appointees – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEl-Rufai disowns his chief of staff, threatens to sack appointeesNAIJ.COMKaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai has distanced himself away from the statement credited to the state's chief of staff that the governor has no plans to run for ano...
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15May
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Fayose is a living legend – Ibrahim Shekarau – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFayose is a living legend - Ibrahim ShekarauNAIJ.COMIbrahim Shekarau, the former governor of Kano state has said Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is a living legend worthy of being emulated by other political leaders. The Chief Press Secr...
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15May
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Olugbo of Ugbo land declares himself the leader of Yoruba monarchs – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOlugbo of Ugbo land declares himself the leader of Yoruba monarchsNAIJ.COMAccording to The Punch, the monarch also said he is the custodian of the authentic history of the Yoruba race. NAIJ.com gathered that the revered monarch made the declara...
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15May
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There is no problem impossible for God to solve – Pastor Adeboye – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThere is no problem impossible for God to solve - Pastor AdeboyeNAIJ.COMPastor Enoch Adeboye has urged Christians in the country not to lose hope but to believe that there is no problem impossible for God to solve. READ ALSO: Buhari is alive in...
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15May
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Police Arrest 22-year-old Lady For Selling Day Old Baby For N250,000 – The Streetjournal

The StreetjournalPolice Arrest 22-year-old Lady For Selling Day Old Baby For N250,000The StreetjournalThe lady, Onyinyechi Osoneye, was arrested by the operatives of the Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command who were working on intelligence report...
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15May
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Lagos hairdresser commits suicide over N150,000 loan – The Punch

The PunchLagos hairdresser commits suicide over N150,000 loanThe PunchA hairdresser, Yetunde Oladipupo, aka Iyabo, has committed suicide on Onabola Street, Owotutu, in the Somolu area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Oladipupo took an insecticid...
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15May
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Population commission proposes N33 billion for 2017 pre-census activities – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Population commission proposes N33 billion for 2017 pre-census activitiesGuardian (blog)The National Population Commission (NPC) earmarked about N33 billion for 2017 pre-census activities, says Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Isia...
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15May
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Enugu: Ogah Accepts Defeat, Congratulates Ikpeazu – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersEnugu: Ogah Accepts Defeat, Congratulates IkpeazuLeadership NewspapersThe managing director, Masters Energy former Abia State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Uche Ogah, has congratula...
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15May
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Chinese Journalists, NUJ Sign MoU On Exchange Programme – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersChinese Journalists, NUJ Sign MoU On Exchange ProgrammeLeadership NewspapersThe Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and All China Journalists Association (ACJA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on exchange programme. ...
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15May
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Observers score JAMB high on first class examination conduct – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMObservers score JAMB high on first class examination conductNAIJ.COMThe Joint Action Coalition on Education (JACE) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over the success of its tertiary examination conducted on Satur...
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15May
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Nigeria will soon experience abundance under Buhari – Northern clerics – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigeria will soon experience abundance under Buhari - Northern clericsNAIJ.COMSome Northern clerics have urged Nigerians to expect great abundance under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. The religious leaders under the aegis of the ...
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15May
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Lagos ‘drug dealer’ forfeits nine houses to FG – TheCable

TheCableLagos 'drug dealer' forfeits nine houses to FGTheCableNine houses belonging to Funmilola Arike Ogbuaya, a Lagos socialite, have been forfeited to the federal government over allegations of drug dealing. According to NewsMakers, an onlin...
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15May
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Breaking: Anenih’s son Eugene slumps, dies at Lagos club – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Anenih's son Eugene slumps, dies at Lagos clubVanguardEugene Anenih, son of the Peoples' Democratic Party ( PDP) chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih, has, reportedly slumped and died at a Lagos club on Saturday. Reports had it that h...
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15May
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BREAKING News: Eugene Anenih, Son of Former PDP BOT Chairman Dies of Heart Attack – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaBREAKING News: Eugene Anenih, Son of Former PDP BOT Chairman Dies of Heart AttackInformation NigeriaAn influential chieftain of opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has lost his son on Sunday. The family...
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15May
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N80b Salary Debt: Akeredolu Begs Ondo Workers To Waive Outstanding Salaries And Arrears – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comN80b Salary Debt: Akeredolu Begs Ondo Workers To Waive Outstanding Salaries And ArrearsSaharaReporters.comThe governor explained that it was becoming increasingly difficult to use state funds to offset workers' accumulated and ou...
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2019: I will inform the public on second term when I am ready – El Rufai – Vanguard

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EFCC reportedly uncover $3million Lagos hotel Governor Yari built with Paris Club funds – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEFCC reportedly uncover $3million Lagos hotel Governor Yari built with Paris Club fundsDaily Post NigeriaOfficials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have reportedly told Sahara Reporters, that they have discovere...
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10 facts about the Chibok girls – Presidency releases statement – NAIJ.COM

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14May
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El-Rufai disowns top aide on second term comment, threatens sack of appointees – Premium Times

Premium TimesEl-Rufai disowns top aide on second term comment, threatens sack of appointeesPremium TimesGovernor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has released a terse statement disowning a comment by his chief of staff who suggested that he (the governor) woul...
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14May
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I washed dishes in US after graduating with First Class in Nigeria – Afrinvest boss – Premium Times

Premium TimesI washed dishes in US after graduating with First Class in Nigeria – Afrinvest bossPremium TimesThe Managing Director of Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, Ike Chioke, has provided an insight into menial jobs like dishwashing he had to do ...
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Army arrest Boko Haram, kidnappers (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMArmy arrest Boko Haram, kidnappers (photos)NAIJ.COMThe Nigerian Army has intensified the war against insurgency as it arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist on Saturday, May 13. In a statement by Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, he sa...
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14May
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Osinbajo yet to receive 2017 Budget – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOsinbajo yet to receive 2017 BudgetDaily Post NigeriaActing President Yemi Osinbajo is yet to receive the 2017 Appropriation Bill, 72 hours after it was passed by the National Assembly. The Presidency has confirmed it was still awaiti...
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14May
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Ekweremadu at 55: A statesman in politics – Daily Trust

Daily TrustEkweremadu at 55: A statesman in politicsDaily Trust“A politician thinks of the next election, a statesman, of the next generation.” - James Freeman Clark. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who turned 55 on 12th...
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PHOTOS: Olujowon Obasanjo ties the knot with Tope Adebutu in grand fashion – TheCable

TheCablePHOTOS: Olujowon Obasanjo ties the knot with Tope Adebutu in grand fashionTheCableEx-president, Olusegun Obasanjo's son, Olujowon Obasanjo on Saturday tied the knot with his heartthrob, Temitope Adebutu, daughter of the business mogul, Kesi...
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14May
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Insecurity, Payment Of Salaries, My Major Challenges – Ortom – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersInsecurity, Payment Of Salaries, My Major Challenges – OrtomLeadership NewspapersIn this interview, Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom presents his score card on the development of the state, identifying insecurity and payment of...
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14May
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That Phrase ‘Coordinating Vice President’ – Daily Trust

Daily TrustThat Phrase 'Coordinating Vice President'Daily TrustTotally unnecessary tension and confusion was generated by a single short phrase in President Muhammadu Buhari's letter to the Senate informing it of his intention to proceed to...
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Fayose has become Ekiti legend — Shekarau – Vanguard

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14May
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Deputy Speaker’s succour for market women – Vanguard

Deputy Speaker's succour for market womenVanguardThe Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi, has put smiles on the faces of ten market women. Osanebi's succour for the women came as he joined the Commission...
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14May
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2017 budget to overlap 2018, presidential assent expected immediately – Vanguard

Vanguard2017 budget to overlap 2018, presidential assent expected immediatelyVanguardThere were indications that the 2017 budget passed last week by the National Assembly will run into the first half of 2018, the third consecutive time the budget year ...
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Nigerian Governors’ Forum denies EFCC has frozen its accounts – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Governors' Forum denies EFCC has frozen its accountsDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has insisted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not frozen its accounts. The Director of M...
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I love my country, I no go lie. There is no place else like Nigeria. This is the reason I keep coming back. I get drawn and taken to the remote corners of the earth but, to Nigeria, I still return. That corruption is rife in Nigeria is not news. I grew up in the
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Buhari, Osinbajo ‘Fani Kayode out to destroy presidency’, says group – Pulse Nigeria

TheNewsGuruBuhari, Osinbajo 'Fani Kayode out to destroy presidency', says groupPulse NigeriaYouths on the platform of Concerned O'oduwa Progressive Youth Assembly (COPYA) have accused former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode of trying ...
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Borno police confirms suicide attacks on Unimaid – Vanguard

VanguardBorno police confirms suicide attacks on UnimaidVanguardThe Borno state police Command on Saturday confirmed the twin suicide attacks that shook the premises of University of Maiduguri. The incidents which occurred simultaneously at about 1:30a...
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