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30Dec
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Abia House of Assembly elects Kennedy Njoku as speaker – Pulse Nigeria

VanguardAbia House of Assembly elects Kennedy Njoku as speakerPulse NigeriaThe new speaker, Njoku defeated Chief Chikwendu after he successfully polled 17 votes by the members of the house. Published: 06.19; Holiday Writers. Print; eMail · play ...
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30Dec
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Akeredolu inaugurates 158-man c’ttees – Vanguard

VanguardAkeredolu inaugurates 158-man c'tteesVanguardAkure—A 158-man Strategic Development and Policy Implementation Committee was yesterday inaugurated by the governor elect, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, ahead of his taking over as governor in Februar...
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30Dec
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Ambode opens 500-metre link bridge in Badagry – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAmbode opens 500-metre link bridge in BadagryThe Nation NewspaperThere was excitement in the air yesterday when Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode opened the Imeke-Ajido Bridge, a major link bridge in Badagry. The 500-metre bridg...
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30Dec
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Fire razes Odopetu market in Ondo – Vanguard

The PunchFire razes Odopetu market in OndoVanguardAkure—A mysterious fire outbreak gutted the popular Odopetu Market in Akure, the Ondo State capital and destroyed food items worth millions of naira. Mostly affected in the Wednesday night fire were s...
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30Dec
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Still waiting for the ‘Damning Report’ on Magu – The Nation Newspaper

GuardianStill waiting for the 'Damning Report' on MaguThe Nation NewspaperSurely, there has to be a lot more to the Senate refusal to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) than the contents of w...
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30Dec
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Buhari, Bauchi President shows how sectional he is – Pulse Nigeria

The PunchBuhari, Bauchi President shows how sectional he isPulse NigeriaBuhari can shoot a video for Bauchi but can't do so for Enugu or Rivers? There's the picture of an ethnic champion. Published: 29.12.2016; Jude Egbas. Print; eMail ·...
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30Dec
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3 buildings housing 81 police families to be demolished in Lagos – Vanguard

The News3 buildings housing 81 police families to be demolished in LagosVanguardThe Nigeria Police in Lagos State, on Thursday said three more buildings housing 81 police families would be pulled down at the Highway Police Barracks, Ikeja due to struct...
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30Dec
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Recruitment: Report shortlisted candidates with questionable character – Police Command – Vanguard

The PunchRecruitment: Report shortlisted candidates with questionable character – Police CommandVanguardEnugu – The Enugu State Police Command on Thursday appealed to residents and community leaders of the state to report any shortlisted candidate ...
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30Dec
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Ogun Assembly Passes 2017 Appropriation Bill With N38m Reduction – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersOgun Assembly Passes 2017 Appropriation Bill With N38m ReductionLeadership NewspapersThe Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the sum of N221, 090, 844, 017. 00 as the 2017 Appropriation Bill for the State with a reduction of ab...
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29Dec
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Nigerians in diaspora to vote in 2019 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerians in diaspora to vote in 2019NAIJ.COMThe chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu has said the upper chamber is pushing for Diaspora voting in the 2019 general elections. Sunmonu on Thursday, December 29, ...
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29Dec
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Amosun’s N1.5 billion payment to ex-appointees spark protests in Ogun – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAmosun's N1.5 billion payment to ex-appointees spark protests in OgunNAIJ.COMGovernor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has paid the severance allowance of his former appointees. Amosun's N1.5 billion payment to ex-appointees sparks protest...
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29Dec
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What Happened After Train Crash In Kaduna – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONWhat Happened After Train Crash In KadunaCHANNELS TELEVISIONRailway corporation, Train service A passenger train, carrying soldiers and civilians traveling from Kano to Lagos state is said to have collided with a trailer at a railway...
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29Dec
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Three council chiefs sacked in Jigawa state – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThree council chiefs sacked in Jigawa stateNAIJ.COMThe caretaker committee chairmen of three local government areas have been sacked by Jigawa state governor, Badaru Abubakar. Alhaji Adamu Abdulkadir Fanini, the Secretary to the State Governmen...
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29Dec
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Federal permsec bolts away with 40 cars, says Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

Politics NigeriaFederal permsec bolts away with 40 cars, says Lai MohammedVanguardA former Federal permanent secretary, abbreviated as permsec, retired from office recently and bolted away with 40 brand new SUVs and other vehicles. The startling revela...
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29Dec
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FRSC says 6 people die in Anambra – Daily Trust

Daily TrustFRSC says 6 people die in AnambraDaily TrustThe Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says no fewer than six people lost their lives in road crashes in Anambra in the last seven days. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Ajayi, made the disc...
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29Dec
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Borno IDP camps: Children die of hunger as officials steal food supplies (Photos, video) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBorno IDP camps: Children die of hunger as officials steal food supplies (Photos, video)NAIJ.COMIn spite of the tough anti-corruption stand of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, investigations have revealed that children ...
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29Dec
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Pastor, 35, Remanded For Allegedly Raping 5-year-old Girl – Leadership Newspapers

Pastor, 35, Remanded For Allegedly Raping 5-year-old GirlLeadership NewspapersA 53-year-old Pastor, Gabriel Asateru has been ordered to be remanded in prison custody by an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate court for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old girl. The cleric,...
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29Dec
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Bagudu Swears In 18 Sole Administrators – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBagudu Swears In 18 Sole AdministratorsLeadership NewspapersGovernor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has vowed to overhaul the local government administration in Kebbi state in order to make it respond to the needs of the peop...
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29Dec
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Senate begins process to strip President and governors of Immunity – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSenate begins process to strip President and governors of ImmunityNAIJ.COMThe Senate has started the process of amending section 308 of the 1999 constitution which gives the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors immunity ag...
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29Dec
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1260 policemen from S-West protest transfer to northern states – Vanguard

Gistmaster1260 policemen from S-West protest transfer to northern statesVanguardIBADAN—NOT fewer than 1,260 policemen from the six South West states of the country recently transferred to Northern states, especially the North East, where Boko Haram i...
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29Dec
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Only Biafra can bring peace to Nigeria – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOnly Biafra can bring peace to NigeriaNAIJ.COMThe Movement for the Actualisation for a Sovereign State Of Biafra (MASSOB) has said that the only thing that can bring peace to Nigeria and end the Igbo agitation is for Biafra to be granted. The S...
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29Dec
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UPDATE: Police arrest militant attempting to bomb 3rd Mainland Bridge (photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMUPDATE: Police arrest militant attempting to bomb 3rd Mainland Bridge (photo)NAIJ.COMThe Nigerian police have arrested a 43-year-old man, Abiodun Amos (aka Senti), as the leader of a militant gang with some other people at large, plotting to bo...
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29Dec
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Buhari to shake-up cabinet in 2017 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari to shake-up cabinet in 2017NAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari is going to shock a lot of Nigerians with his latest move which will see to the reshuffle of his cabinet while Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will also be pacified, Daily Sun reports. A ...
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29Dec
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Abubakar lll Sultan of Sokoto rejects equal inheritance bill – Pulse Nigeria

P.M. NewsAbubakar lll Sultan of Sokoto rejects equal inheritance billPulse NigeriaSultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar lll has rejected that a bill that seeks to ensure that men and women get equal rights to inheritance. Published: 4 minutes ago...
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29Dec
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TB Joshua releases his prophetic message for 2017 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTB Joshua releases his prophetic message for 2017NAIJ.COMrophet T.B. Joshua, the controversial pastor and founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), has released a new and rather alarming prophecy about President Muhammady Buhari&#...
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29Dec
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Buhari has failed Nigerians – Shekarau – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari has failed Nigerians – ShekarauDaily Post NigeriaFormer governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau has given his verdict on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, Buhari had disappointed Niger...
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29Dec
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Pastor, 53, in prison over rape of 5-year-old in Ekiti – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPastor, 53, in prison over rape of 5-year-old in EkitiDaily Post NigeriaA magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered a Pastor, Gabriel Asateru, 53, to be remanded in prison custody over alleged defilement of a 5-year-old girl. ...
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29Dec
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Chibok girls kept from family over Christmas – Vanguard

VanguardChibok girls kept from family over ChristmasVanguardA group of 21 Nigerian Chibok girls brought home for Christmas after almost three years in captivity were prevented from celebrating at home with their families, several sources told AFP on We...
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29Dec
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Boko Haram: Army recovers Shekau’s personal Qur’an, flag – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBoko Haram: Army recovers Shekau's personal Qur'an, flagDaily Post NigeriaMajor General Lucky Irabor, Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, on Wednesday, disclosed that, that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau left his per...
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28Dec
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Boko Haram member arrested with Qur’an, chaplet on his neck, others seek refuge in Abuja – Vanguard

VanguardBoko Haram member arrested with Qur'an, chaplet on his neck, others seek refuge in AbujaVanguardA Boko Haram member arrested on Tuesday in Abuja has made a frightening confession: many of his colleagues are seeking refuge in the Federal Cap...
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28Dec
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SERAP Urges EFCC To Investigate Alleged Diversion Of Chibok School Fund – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSERAP Urges EFCC To Investigate Alleged Diversion Of Chibok School FundLeadership NewspapersCivil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis...
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28Dec
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Garba Shehu Presidential spokesman says appointments to FG boards, agencies may be announced early 2017 – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaGarba Shehu Presidential spokesman says appointments to FG boards, agencies may be announced early 2017Pulse NigeriaGarba Shehu made this known in an interactive session with State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday. Published: 27.12...
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28Dec
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Aregbesola pardons two death-row inmates – The Nation Newspaper

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAregbesola pardons two death-row inmatesThe Nation NewspaperOsun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday granted amnesty to four death-row prison inmates in four South West prisons. The Director of Public Prosecutions in the st...
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28Dec
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Undercover female police officer arrests kidnap suspect – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMUndercover female police officer arrests kidnap suspectNAIJ.COMThe officer, a member of the police Rapid Response Squad (RRS), infiltrated the gang team. The female officer joined the as a care giver and help leak information to the police. Pun...
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28Dec
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Fire kills 3 children in Lagos – Vanguard

FINANCIAL WATCHFire kills 3 children in LagosVanguardLagos – Three children of the same parent on Wednesday died 24 hours after they suffered severe burns from the fire incident that engulfed their apartment in Ikotun Egbe area of Lagos. A correspond...
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28Dec
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Politicians already stockpiling arms for 2019 polls –Security chief – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPoliticians already stockpiling arms for 2019 polls –Security chiefNAIJ.COM... - He argues that a proposed $2.3m foreign investment was shifted from June 2016, to 2017 because of a report. There are indications that security agencies in Niger...
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28Dec
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IPOB blasts Yoruba supporting secret trial for Nnamdi Kanu – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaIPOB blasts Yoruba supporting secret trial for Nnamdi KanuVanguardENUGU-LEADERSHIP of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has condemned, in strong terms, those advocating that their leader, Nnamdi Kanu should under secret trial as rule...
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28Dec
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Harmattan: Second hand clothes dealers make brisk business in Jos – Vanguard

VanguardHarmattan: Second hand clothes dealers make brisk business in JosVanguardDealers in warm second hand clothes are now making brisk business in Jos as the harmattan weather continues to bite harder. People are rushing to purchase second hand clot...
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28Dec
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Fayose’s promotion of Ekiti15,000 workers a ruse, says APC – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaFayose's promotion of Ekiti15,000 workers a ruse, says APCVanguardThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has debunked claims by Governor Ayodele Fayose that he has promoted 15,000 workers in the state civil service as ...
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28Dec
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Nigeria: President Buhari – Will 2017 Be Kinder? – AllAfrica.com

New VisionNigeria: President Buhari - Will 2017 Be Kinder?AllAfrica.comIt has been one grudge fight which many knew would not be one-sided. It hasn't been! From the onset, discerning Nigerians guessed, and rightly too, that corruption, the barrel-c...
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28Dec
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Newspaper Review: Obasanjo, Jonathan, others to get N400m vehicles from FG – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNewspaper Review: Obasanjo, Jonathan, others to get N400m vehicles from FGNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian newspaper headlines on Wednesday, December 28, have focused on the federal government's plan to buy vehicles for the nation's former heads of...
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28Dec
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Dangote truck crushes senator to death – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaDangote truck crushes senator to deathNews24 NigeriaA truck belonging to Dangote Group has crushed, a Second Republic senator Mukhtar Abdulkarim to death. Welcome to News24 Nigeria. Login | Sign Up. Get Published! UPLOAD. Click here to up...
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28Dec
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Lawyer sues FG over refusal to confirm Onnoghen as CJN – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaLawyer sues FG over refusal to confirm Onnoghen as CJNVanguardLagos—A Lagos based legal practitioner Chief Malcolm Omirhobo has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari before Abuja Federal High Court over his refusal to appoint Justice W...
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28Dec
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The year when a padded budget got missing – Vanguard

The year when a padded budget got missingVanguardThe outgoing year was one that saw high-drama in the processing of the budget of the Federal Government. It was the year that padding was introduced into the political phraseology of the land. The high d...
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28Dec
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Despite recession, Buhari to buy N400m cars for Obasanjo, Jonathan, IBB others – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDespite recession, Buhari to buy N400m cars for Obasanjo, Jonathan, IBB othersNAIJ.COMDespite the current economic recession, the President Muhammadu Buhari led APC federal government will waste over spend N400m on the purchase of vehicles for ...
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28Dec
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Senator Okpozo dies at 81 – Daily Trust

The PunchSenator Okpozo dies at 81Daily TrustA chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former deputy speaker of defunct Bendel State, Senator Francis Okpozo is dead. Senator Okpozo was said to have died in Benin City on Monday night after a...
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28Dec
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Excitement as Umahi extends empowerment scheme to policemen’s wives – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayExcitement as Umahi extends empowerment scheme to policemen's wivesVanguardABAKALIKI—There was excitement in police barracks across Ebonyi State as Governor David Umahi, extended his administration's empowerment programme to poli...
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28Dec
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2 days to wedding, policeman kills groom over missing iPhone – Vanguard

Vanguard2 days to wedding, policeman kills groom over missing iPhoneVanguardA Malaysian-based Nigerian, Friday Nduka, who returned home in preparation for his wedding scheduled for today, was reportedly shot dead by a police inspector, Mike Edem, attac...
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28Dec
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Sultan of Sokoto rejects bill seeking equal right for men, women – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSultan of Sokoto rejects bill seeking equal right for men, womenDaily Post NigeriaThe Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar lll, on Tuesday voiced opposition to a bill seeking to ensure men and women have equal right to inheritance. Th...
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28Dec
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Southern Kaduna Crisis: Troops Nab Two Persons With Ammunition – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONSouthern Kaduna Crisis: Troops Nab Two Persons With AmmunitionCHANNELS TELEVISIONSouthern Kaduna Crisis: Troops Nab Two Persons With Ammunition Troops deployed to southern Kaduna have arrested two persons in possession of live ammu...
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28Dec
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50000 ghost workers sacked, over N200bn saved in 2016 – Presidency lists notable achievements – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM50000 ghost workers sacked, over N200bn saved in 2016 - Presidency lists notable achievementsNAIJ.COMSpeaking to State House correspondents at an interactive meeting to mark the end of 2016, the senior special assistant to President Buhari on m...
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28Dec
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Woman stabs husband to death for failing to provide money for Christmas food – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaWoman stabs husband to death for failing to provide money for Christmas foodNews24 NigeriaLagos - A housewife, Christiana Odo, allegedly killed her husband, Rominus, for failing to provide money for the family during Christmas celebration...
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27Dec
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Finally police gets back cars taken away by ex-IG Arase – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFinally police gets back cars taken away by ex-IG AraseNAIJ.COMSahara Reporters had earlier reported the recovery of the vehicles was the result of an order by the current IGP Ibrahim Idris that an investigation should be carried out into the p...
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27Dec
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Teamwork, absence of crisis facilitated LASU’s success – VC – Vanguard

VanguardTeamwork, absence of crisis facilitated LASU's success – VCVanguardThe Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, on Tuesday said that teamwork and absence of crisis contributed much to the success of the un...
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27Dec
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Finance Director, 9 others suspended over fraud – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaFinance Director, 9 others suspended over fraudVanguardThe Kano state government has suspended a Director in the ministry of Finance and 9 staff of the Ministry of Local government over alleged diversion of millions of Naira meant for...
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27Dec
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Kwara NULGE opposes use of consultants to pay salaries – The News

The NewsKwara NULGE opposes use of consultants to pay salariesThe NewsLocal government (LG) workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), in Kwara have kicked against the appointment of consultants to prepare an...
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27Dec
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Senate earmarks N182.5 billion for constituency projects – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSenate earmarks N182.5 billion for constituency projectsNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian Senate is moving on with its determination to secure constituency projects for senators despite the economic recession in the nation. Senate earmarks N182.5 billion fo...
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27Dec
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Why Ibori’s men turn London to their second home – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy Ibori's men turn London to their second homeNAIJ.COMOn Wednesday, December 21, James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, was released from London prison having served his jail term for money laundry. And since the release, many polit...
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27Dec
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Kiss Daniel attacked while performing on stage in Calabar – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMKiss Daniel attacked while performing on stage in CalabarNAIJ.COMNigerian singer Daniel Anidugbe aka Kiss Daniel, was attacked and robbed on Monday, December 26 at the Calabar Christmas Village while he was performing. According to multiple rep...
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27Dec
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morningDaily Post Nigeria1. Following the takeover of the Sambisa Forest by the Nigerian Army, over 3,000 residents have returned to Damasak town. The reopening of Maiduguri...
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27Dec
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Policeman kills man five days to wedding in Warri (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPoliceman kills man five days to wedding in Warri (photos)NAIJ.COMA young man, Friday Nduka, has been shot dead by a police Inspector, Mike Edem, just five days to his wedding in Owerri. The Punch reports that the victim just got back from Mala...
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27Dec
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Dickson commends security agencies – Vanguard

GuardianDickson commends security agenciesVanguardYenagoa—Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has attributed the peace prevailing in the state to the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of security agencies. •Gov Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa....
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27Dec
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S-East pensioners oppose Okorocha’s 60% pension slash – Vanguard

The PunchS-East pensioners oppose Okorocha's 60% pension slashVanguardENUGU— Pensioners in all the states of South-East, in solidarity with their colleagues in Imo State, have rejected Governor Rochas Okorocha's offer for payment of 40 percen...
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27Dec
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Grandmother, 4 children killed in Delta – Vanguard

The PunchGrandmother, 4 children killed in DeltaVanguardASABA—IDUMUJE-Ugboko community, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State was on Christmas day thrown into confusion and mourning following the suspected killings of a grandmother and fou...
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27Dec
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Rahma Haruna Viral Hausa teen who lived in a plastic bowl is dead – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaRahma Haruna Viral Hausa teen who lived in a plastic bowl is deadPulse NigeriaRemember the viral 19-year-old Hausa teenage girl who spent all her life in a plastic bowl? Published: 7 minutes ago; Holiday Writers. Print; eMail · play...
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27Dec
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Army ends Operation Python Dance in S’East – The Punch

The PunchArmy ends Operation Python Dance in S'EastThe PunchThe Operation Python Dance inaugurated by the Nigerian Army in the South-East geopolitical zone to curb crime in the area during the yuletide will end today, December 27. The operation, wh...
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27Dec
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Boko Haram Teaching Kid Soldiers to Rape – Daily Beast

Daily BeastBoko Haram Teaching Kid Soldiers to RapeDaily BeastSenior Boko Haram militants are now 'providing specific instructions' to younger boys for raping women and girls at gunpoint. Philip Obaji Jr. 12.26.16 9:00 PM ET. MAIDUGURI, Nigeria...
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27Dec
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Garlands for Dogara @49 – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperGarlands for Dogara @49The Nation NewspaperForty nine years ago today, a humble child was born in the back waters of what is today north eastern Nigeria. That child, against all odds is Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House o...
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27Dec
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Oyo College of Education lecturers begin strike – Vanguard

The PunchOyo College of Education lecturers begin strikeVanguardIbadan—THE academic staff of the Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, today began indefinite strike over unpaid 10 months salaries. This was contained in a communiqué signed by the ...
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27Dec
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Jibrin tells Buhari to resign – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJibrin tells Buhari to resignDaily Post NigeriaFormer Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign, if he cannot resist blackmail. In a series o...
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27Dec
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APC’s attack on Pastor Adeboye, a demonstration of its devilish mind-set- PDP – Vanguard

BusinessDayAPC's attack on Pastor Adeboye, a demonstration of its devilish mind-set- PDPVanguardThe Ekiti State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the statement credited to the State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (A...
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27Dec
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Another fire incident destroys house, property in Akwa Ibom – Vanguard

FINANCIAL WATCHAnother fire incident destroys house, property in Akwa IbomVanguardUYO-Fire outbreak has gutted another building in Uyo metropolis on Monday, less than 24 hours Works Commissioner, Mr. Ephraim Inyang-eyen lost his residence to a consumin...
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27Dec
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Reckless driver kills 400 level OAU medical student – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMReckless driver kills 400 level OAU medical studentNAIJ.COMA medical student at, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state, Oluwaseun Olorunfemi, has kicked the bucket. 400 level OAU medical student. OAU medical student, Oluwaseun Olorunf...
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27Dec
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Boko Haram: What a retired General told me about ‘defeat claims’ – Fani-Kayode – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBoko Haram: What a retired General told me about 'defeat claims' - Fani-KayodeDaily Post NigeriaFemi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has revealed his conversation with an unnamed retired General over the fall of Sambisa...
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27Dec
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‘I am still waiting for the ‘damning’ report on Magu’ – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM'I am still waiting for the 'damning' report on Magu'NAIJ.COMEditor's note: On December 15, Thursday, the Nigerian Senate refused to confirm Ibrahim Magu's nomination as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Comm...
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26Dec
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Collapsed building: We are ready to help relieve the sufferings, says NMA – Vanguard

VanguardCollapsed building: We are ready to help relieve the sufferings, says NMAVanguardA faction of the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), on Monday condoled the families of the deceased of a partially-collapsed building at the ...
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26Dec
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Strange birth: Ebonyi records first siamese – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMStrange birth: Ebonyi records first siameseNAIJ.COM... - The incident is the first of its kind in the community as residents fled their homes for fear of being visited by the gods for the birth of “strange beings.” -The minister of Science ...
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26Dec
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NIPOST to provide e-commerce, e-government services – Shittu – Daily Trust

Daily TrustNIPOST to provide e-commerce, e-government services – ShittuDaily TrustThe Federal Government said on Monday that the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) would be repositioned to provide e-commerce and e-government services in 2017. The Minis...
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26Dec
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Be steadfast! Freedom fighting not a child’s play – IPOB tells members – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBe steadfast! Freedom fighting not a child's play – IPOB tells membersNAIJ.COMThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have asked its members to remain steadfast in their agitation for a sovereign state of Biafra. The group urged its member...
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26Dec
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Be steadfast! Freedom fighting not a child’s play – IPOB tells members – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBe steadfast! Freedom fighting not a child's play – IPOB tells membersNAIJ.COMThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have asked its members to remain steadfast in their agitation for a sovereign state of Biafra. The group urged its member...
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26Dec
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BREAKING: Suicide bomb blast hit Borno – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBREAKING: Suicide bomb blast hit BornoNAIJ.COMA suicide bomb blast has hit Kasuwan Shanu cow market area of Maiduguri, Borno state. BREAKING: Suicide bomb blast hit Borno. Scene of the bomb blast in Borno. According to reports, the blast was co...
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26Dec
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Fire guts Nigerian Breweries factory in Lagos – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFire guts Nigerian Breweries factory in LagosDaily Post NigeriaThe Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Fatai Owoseni, has redeployed about 100 policemen to the premises of the Nigerian Breweries Plc, Iganmu, Lagos where an early m...
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26Dec
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Alleged Yahoo Yahoo: I am not a criminal, I won’t honour you – Oluwo of Iwo tells court – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAlleged Yahoo Yahoo: I am not a criminal, I won't honour you - Oluwo of Iwo tells courtDaily Post NigeriaOluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulraheed Akanbi, has insisted that he will not appear before a Magistrate's Court in Osogbo, Osun St...
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26Dec
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Eze Ndigbo of Akure title remains banned – Deji of Akure – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEze Ndigbo of Akure title remains banned - Deji of AkureDaily Post NigeriaDeji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi yesterday insisted that the title of Eze Ndigbo of Akure remained banned and that the removal of Gregory Iloehika ...
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Why I didn’t challenge Akeredolu’s victory – Jegede – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy I didn't challenge Akeredolu's victory - JegedeDaily Post NigeriaThe governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN,has explained why he decided not to challenge the vic...
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Christmas: Osun Assembly Advocates Demonstration of Love Among Nigerians – Vanguard

Christmas: Osun Assembly Advocates Demonstration of Love Among NigeriansVanguardOsun State House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon Najeem Salaam has described Christmas as season of joy, redemption and one that kindles hope in the present and...
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Christmas message: Ajimobi preaches love, co-existence – Vanguard

The PunchChristmas message: Ajimobi preaches love, co-existenceVanguardChristmas message:Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has felicitated Christians on the occasion of this year's Christmas, urging them to imbibe the spirit of peaceful c...
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In Kastina Man kidnaps his nephew for ransom – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaIn Kastina Man kidnaps his nephew for ransomPulse NigeriaKamal Bala Yunusa, a 23-year-old man, has been alleged with the kidnap of his three-year-old nephew. He is currently in custody of the Katsina state police command. The child was res...
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26Dec
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Akeredolu "I won’t probe Mimiko but if anybody committed a crime, he’ll face the law" – Pulse Nigeria

The PunchAkeredolu "I won't probe Mimiko but if anybody committed a crime, he'll face the law"Pulse Nigeria... but if anybody committed a crime, he'll face the law". “I have said it several times. I have been elected to com...
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What Saraki did to Nigerians on Christmas day will make you glad (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhat Saraki did to Nigerians on Christmas day will make you glad (photos)NAIJ.COMNigerian Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Sunday, December 25, 2016 extended his act of generosity to Christian fateful in his home state with the supply...
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26Dec
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Kelechi Iheanacho Super Eagles star takes lawyers to court over image right – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaKelechi Iheanacho Super Eagles star takes lawyers to court over image rightPulse NigeriaThe Manchester City striker signed the image right deals when he was just 16 and he now claims he was lured into it. Published: 25.12.2016; Steve Dede....
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Chibok girl recalls ‘miracle’ release by Boko Haram – Aljazeera.com

Aljazeera.comChibok girl recalls 'miracle' release by Boko HaramAljazeera.comAsabe Goni says that she had given up hope in captivity as she describes how some girls were whipped by fighters. 25 Dec 2016 18:39 GMT. Listen to this page using Read...
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God will give the solution to our problems to Buhari in 2017 – Kumuyi – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGod will give the solution to our problems to Buhari in 2017 - KumuyiNAIJ.COMAccording to Pastor William Kumuyi, the general superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, the solution to Nigeria's problem will be given to President Buhari by ...
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25Dec
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The Ugwuanyi recession lesson for fellow governors, by Nwobodo, Enugu NLC Chairman – Vanguard

The PunchThe Ugwuanyi recession lesson for fellow governors, by Nwobodo, Enugu NLC ChairmanVanguardA report by BudgIT listed Enugu, Lagos and Rivers as the only states that still meet their recurrent needs in Nigeria, amid the challenges of economic re...
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25Dec
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Xmas: FG deploys more troops to Kaduna, As KDSG relaxes curfew in 3 LGAs – Vanguard

VanguardXmas: FG deploys more troops to Kaduna, As KDSG relaxes curfew in 3 LGAsVanguardKaduna – In a move to ward off large scale attacks during the yuletide and New Year, the Federal Government has deployed more troops to Kaduna State and its envir...
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25Dec
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Nigerian army to reorganise military operations in north-east – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian army to reorganise military operations in north-eastNAIJ.COMTukur Buratai, the chief of army staff, has restated the army's plans to reorganise the ongoing “Operation Lafiya Dole” in Nigeria's north-east in 2017. READ ALSO:...
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Gov Umahi distributes 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279m to 18 traditional rulers – Vanguard

Gov Umahi distributes 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279m to 18 traditional rulersVanguardAbakaliki – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has distributed 18 Prado Jeep vehicles worth N279 million to 18 traditional rulers in the state. The governor, who made the announ...
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Speaker, Deputy Felicitate with Nigerian Christians – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSpeaker, Deputy Felicitate with Nigerian ChristiansLeadership NewspapersSpeaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and his deputy, Yussuff Lasun have felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the marking of the ...
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S-East Summit: Day President Buhari could not Visit Igboland – Vanguard

The PunchS-East Summit: Day President Buhari could not Visit IgbolandVanguardThat day was Thursday, January 22nd, 2016. The occasion was the Economic and Security Summit of South East Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari, the tough talking, body languag...
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S-East Summit: Day President Buhari could not Visit Igboland – Vanguard

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