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01Dec
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Zahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi: 8 facts about wedding of the year – NAIJ.COM

Daily Post NigeriaZahra Buhari and Ahmed Indimi: 8 facts about wedding of the yearNAIJ.COMThe wedding ceremony, its date, location, a number of honourable guests and other attributes of the happiest event in the lives of two loving people were shrouded...
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01Dec
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Senate has no power to probe bailout fund – Osun Assembly – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperSenate has no power to probe bailout fund – Osun AssemblyVanguardOsun State House of Assembly has said the attempt of the Nigeria Senate to probe the application of N28.1 billion bailout fund given to the state government was an u...
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01Dec
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Archbishop drops bombshell, prophesises Dangote will be Nigeria’s president – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMArchbishop drops bombshell, prophesises Dangote will be Nigeria's presidentNAIJ.COMA former secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop George Amu, has prophesied that Africa's richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote will be...
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01Dec
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Delta Govt. disowns 700 staff of tertiary schools – Vanguard

VanguardDelta Govt. disowns 700 staff of tertiary schoolsVanguardThe Delta Government has disowned over 700 academic and non-academic staff of some tertiary institutions whose names were not in the State's payroll over 'illegal' employment....
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01Dec
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Femi Adesina ‘Buhari knows where he’s going,’ Presidential aide begs Nigerians not to lose faith – Pulse Nigeria

The PunchFemi Adesina 'Buhari knows where he's going,' Presidential aide begs Nigerians not to lose faithPulse NigeriaAdesina also stated that the problem inherited by the President was underestimated, but assured Nigerians that things woul...
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30Nov
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Fire razes Lagos Chief Judge’s chambers – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFire razes Lagos Chief Judge's chambersDaily Post NigeriaJudicial activities were temporarily paralysed on Wednesday at the premises of the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, as fire gutted the chambers of the state Chief Judge, Ju...
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30Nov
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You mustn’t join us before fighting corruption – PACAC tells Labour leaders – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaYou mustn't join us before fighting corruption - PACAC tells Labour leadersDaily Post NigeriaThe Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, PACAC, has taken a swipe at the Organised Labour for demanding to be included in the a...
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30Nov
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SHOCKING: Buhari to WASTE on 2018 national population census – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSHOCKING: Buhari to WASTE on 2018 national population censusNAIJ.COMThe President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government will spend N222 billion on the 2018 National Population and Housing Census, its Chairman, Chief Eze Duruiheoma, has said. ...
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30Nov
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Ex Jonathan’s minister compares prices of goods under Jonathan vs Buhari – NAIJ.COM

Daily Post NigeriaEx Jonathan's minister compares prices of goods under Jonathan vs BuhariNAIJ.COMReno Omokri. the former special assistant on new media to former President Goodluck Jonathan has compared the prices of goods under present administra...
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30Nov
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Omogunwa’s defection splits Senate as PDP Senators stage a walk out – Vanguard

FINANCIAL WATCHOmogunwa's defection splits Senate as PDP Senators stage a walk outVanguardABUJA- THERE was a rowdy session on Wednesday at the Senate following the dumping of Senator Yele Omogunwa, Ondo South of his party, the Peoples Democratic Pa...
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30Nov
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Buhari’ minister confesses: Why I ordered DSS to raid homes, arrest judges – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari' minister confesses: Why I ordered DSS to raid homes, arrest judgesNAIJ.COMThe Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has revealed that he was the one who ordered the raiding of judge...
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30Nov
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Ben Murray Bruce Senator’s committee advocates for ban on importation of used cars – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaBen Murray Bruce Senator's committee advocates for ban on importation of used carsPulse NigeriaThe Senate committee on privatisation has called for a ban on the importation of used cars. According to Daily Post, the Chairman of the com...
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30Nov
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Oil magnate dupes Obasanjo – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaOil magnate dupes ObasanjoNews24 NigeriaAbeokuta - One Abiodun Ajayi has been dragged to court by the police for allegedly defrauding Alarab Properties, a subsidiary of Obasanjo Holdings Ltd of the sum of N105m. The accused was arraigned ...
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30Nov
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24 students bag First Class from Nigerian Law School, highest since inception – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria24 students bag First Class from Nigerian Law School, highest since inceptionDaily Post NigeriaA total of 24 students graduated with First Class, after the August/September 2016 Bar final examinations of the Nigerian Law School. It is...
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30Nov
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N23bn Diezani Bribe: EFCC to charge 100 INEC officials – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMN23bn Diezani Bribe: EFCC to charge 100 INEC officialsNAIJ.COM... – 100 electoral officials are set to be charged to court by anti-graft agency, EFCC for allegedly receiving part of the $115m (N23bn) disbursed by Diezani Alison-Madueke, durin...
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30Nov
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Senate Vires N180bn, Adds N33bn To 2016 Budget – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSenate Vires N180bn, Adds N33bn To 2016 BudgetLeadership NewspapersThe Senate yesterday approved the sum of N213 billion as virement to address shortfalls in the 2016 budget in order to fund critical recurrent and capital items. Th...
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30Nov
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Ogun govt names model college after late Olaniwun Ajayi – Vanguard

VanguardOgun govt names model college after late Olaniwun AjayiVanguardSagamu (Ogun)—The Ogun State government has named one of its model schools located at Isara-Remo after the late legal luminary and Afenifere leader, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi. Governor I...
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30Nov
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Jonathan’s ministers: Mohammed gets bail as Obanikoro returns N30m to EFCC, vows to return N450m in 2017 – Vanguard

VanguardJonathan's ministers: Mohammed gets bail as Obanikoro returns N30m to EFCC, vows to return N450m in 2017VanguardFormer Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has returned another sum of money (N30m) to the Economic and Fi...
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30Nov
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50 youths benefit from skill acquisition programme of Ukwa West LGA – Vanguard

The Nation Newspaper50 youths benefit from skill acquisition programme of Ukwa West LGAVanguardUMUAHIA—FIFTY youths from Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State have begun training in various skills under the umbrella of Vicar Hope Foundation S...
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30Nov
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Alleged non-remittance of N1trn revenue: Senate begins probe of NNPC, CBN, FIRS, others – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged non-remittance of N1trn revenue: Senate begins probe of NNPC, CBN, FIRS, othersVanguardABUJA— THE Senate, yesterday, constituted an ad hoc committee to probe alleged non-remittance, under-remittance, misuse, and other fraudulent pract...
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30Nov
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Court grants former FCT minister bail – Vanguard

VanguardCourt grants former FCT minister bailVanguardAn FCT High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sen. Bala Mohammed, former Minister of FCT. Mohammed, minister under former President Goodluck Jonathan, had been in the custody of the EFCC since Oct. 21...
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30Nov
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Court grants former FCT minister bail – Vanguard

VanguardCourt grants former FCT minister bailVanguardAn FCT High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sen. Bala Mohammed, former Minister of FCT. Mohammed, minister under former President Goodluck Jonathan, had been in the custody of the EFCC since Oct. 21...
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30Nov
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Fayose’s call on NJC to sack justice Abang “reckless and idiotic ” – Group – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaFayose's call on NJC to sack justice Abang “reckless and idiotic ” – GroupVanguardUMUAHIA — A group, South East Solidarity Movement (SESM), has described Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayoshe's call on the National Judi...
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30Nov
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Fayose’s call on NJC to sack justice Abang “reckless and idiotic ” – Group – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaFayose's call on NJC to sack justice Abang “reckless and idiotic ” – GroupVanguardUMUAHIA — A group, South East Solidarity Movement (SESM), has described Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayoshe's call on the National Judi...
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30Nov
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Final Showdown: Nigerian troops advancing into Sambisa to face Boko Haram – NAIJ.COM

The Nation NewspaperFinal Showdown: Nigerian troops advancing into Sambisa to face Boko HaramNAIJ.COM... – Buratai says support of Nigerians is necessary to bring an end to the war against insurgency. The Nigerian troops within the theatre in the Nor...
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30Nov
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PMB, Yari Meet Over Killings In Zamfara – Leadership Newspapers

Independent Television and RadioPMB, Yari Meet Over Killings In ZamfaraLeadership NewspapersPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the recent killi...
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30Nov
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PMB, Yari Meet Over Killings In Zamfara – Leadership Newspapers

Independent Television and RadioPMB, Yari Meet Over Killings In ZamfaraLeadership NewspapersPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the recent killi...
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30Nov
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Rector of polytechnic dies during Kerewa with teenage girl – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRector of polytechnic dies during Kerewa with teenage girlNAIJ.COMThe acting rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa state, has died after an alleged sex romp with an unidentified female teenager proved too much for him to handle. Rec...
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30Nov
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Rector of polytechnic dies during Kerewa with teenage girl – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRector of polytechnic dies during Kerewa with teenage girlNAIJ.COMThe acting rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa state, has died after an alleged sex romp with an unidentified female teenager proved too much for him to handle. Rec...
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30Nov
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MMM participant commits suicide in Nsukka – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMMM participant commits suicide in NsukkaNAIJ.COMAuthorities at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, have confirmed the death of a final year student who reportedly committed suicide. A final year student of agricultural engineering at the Univer...
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30Nov
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Ben Bruce decries ‘fake’ Made-in-Nigeria campaign – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBen Bruce decries 'fake' Made-in-Nigeria campaignNAIJ.COMSenator representing Bayelsa central Ben Murray-Bruce has lashed out at an unnamed Nigerian political leader for not following the principles of the Made-in-Nigeria campaign he is...
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30Nov
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Ben Bruce decries ‘fake’ Made-in-Nigeria campaign – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBen Bruce decries 'fake' Made-in-Nigeria campaignNAIJ.COMSenator representing Bayelsa central Ben Murray-Bruce has lashed out at an unnamed Nigerian political leader for not following the principles of the Made-in-Nigeria campaign he is...
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30Nov
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Oke congratulates Akeredolu, concedes defeat – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOke congratulates Akeredolu, concedes defeatNAIJ.COMChief Olusola Oke, the gubernatorial candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Ondo state, on Monday, November 28, congratulated Governor-elect Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), following his vict...
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30Nov
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Mbaka sends message to Buhari, over corruption in the judiciary – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMbaka sends message to Buhari, over corruption in the judiciaryNAIJ.COMThe Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, has called applauded moves by the Nigerian government to sanitize the system. Mbaka sends mes...
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29Nov
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Bad Leadership, Not Engineers Responsible For Bad Refineries – PMB – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBad Leadership, Not Engineers Responsible For Bad Refineries – PMBLeadership NewspapersPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said it will be wrong to fault Nigerian engineers for the failure of refineries rather the blam...
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29Nov
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Mayhem: 4 killed as 4 vehicles crash in Umuahia – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMayhem: 4 killed as 4 vehicles crash in UmuahiaNAIJ.COMAn autocrash which occurred on Monday, November 29, along the Ubakala, Umuahia South axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt express way, has led to the death of 4 people. Share on Facebook &middot...
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29Nov
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FG negotiating with Boko Haram for release of more Chibok girls – Adesina – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFG negotiating with Boko Haram for release of more Chibok girls – AdesinaDaily Post NigeriaSenior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has revealed that the government is currently negotiating with ...
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29Nov
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Newspaper review: EFCC, Obanikoro plotting to send Fayose to jail? – NAIJ.COM

TODAY.ngNewspaper review: EFCC, Obanikoro plotting to send Fayose to jail?NAIJ.COMNewspaper headlines for today, November 29, have focused on the aftermath of Ondo governorship election, the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-corruption w...
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29Nov
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I’m worried by political situation in South Sudan – Buhari – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaI'm worried by political situation in South Sudan - BuhariDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed displeasure over the disturbing political developments in South Sudan which had lingered due to the non-implemen...
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29Nov
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Militants invade Epe: Farmers, poutry, eggs kidnapped – Vanguard

VanguardMilitants invade Epe: Farmers, poutry, eggs kidnappedVanguardNO fewer than 20 suspected militants in military camouflage have swooped on Kodjo Farm, located at Igbodu, Epe area of Lagos State and abducted seven persons. One of the victims of th...
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29Nov
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Recession: NYSC asks for subsidized feeding – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaRecession: NYSC asks for subsidized feedingDaily Post NigeriaThe Enugu State Command of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has asked the state government to subsidize the feeding of the Corps members, because of the increase in ...
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29Nov
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Police foils attack on Arik Air in Port Harcourt – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPolice foils attack on Arik Air in Port HarcourtDaily Post NigeriaThe Rivers State Police Command has foiled an attack that would have thrown the world into mourning in Port Harcourt. The command led by the Special Intelligence Team o...
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29Nov
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Senate Denies Frustrating 2017 Budget – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSenate Denies Frustrating 2017 BudgetLeadership NewspapersThe senate yesterday dismissed media reports that it was frustrating the early passage of the 2017 budget. The upper chamber said it has deliberated and passed the medium Te...
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29Nov
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Boko Haram: Nigerian refugees rise to 240, 000 – Vanguard

The PunchBoko Haram: Nigerian refugees rise to 240, 000VanguardABUJA—Nigeria now has a refugee population of 239, 834, a situation caused by Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, Vanguard has learned. This is contained in a published report of hum...
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29Nov
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Justice Abang after me for criticising him — Fayose – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperJustice Abang after me for criticising him — FayoseVanguardEKITI State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja, of getting at him for asking the National Judicial Council to sack hi...
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29Nov
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Kaduna: Lessons in healthcare reforms – Vanguard

VanguardKaduna: Lessons in healthcare reformsVanguard“Our programmes are structured to ensure that a pregnant woman does not die due to her inability to access quality services during pregnancy and childbirth, that a child is not lost from preventabl...
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29Nov
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How I deposited US dollars for Justice Ajumogobia — Witness – Vanguard

The PunchHow I deposited US dollars for Justice Ajumogobia — WitnessVanguardIkeja—The Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos yesterday heard a witness describe how foreign currency was moved from Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia chambers and deposited into ...
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29Nov
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Doki, aide to Deputy Speaker slumps, dies – Vanguard

The PunchDoki, aide to Deputy Speaker slumps, diesVanguardABUJA—A Senior Legislative Aide with the National Assembly, Abubakar Sani Doki, yesterday, slumped and died in the National Assembly premises when he was being taken out for medical attention,...
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29Nov
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Aisha Buhari promises support for governors` wives – Vanguard

Aisha Buhari promises support for governors` wivesVanguardThe wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday expressed her readiness to support the wives of governors to tackle challenges facing women and children in their states. She gave the assuranc...
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29Nov
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Nigerian army’s new tactics will eliminate Boko Haram FOREVER – Buratai – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian army's new tactics will eliminate Boko Haram FOREVER – BurataiNAIJ.COMThe army is currently changing its tactics in a way of tracking and eliminating the rest of the Boko Haram group, according to Tukur Buratai, the chief of army...
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29Nov
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Okorocha directs councils to allocate land to 1545 corps members – Vanguard

VanguardOkorocha directs councils to allocate land to 1545 corps membersVanguardGov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has directed caretaker committee chairmen in the 27 Local Government Areas to allocate land to 1,545 corps members deployed to the state to enha...
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29Nov
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Senate never confirmed Obla’s nomination – Sabi – Vanguard

VanguardSenate never confirmed Obla's nomination – SabiVanguardThe Senate on Monday said that it never cleared Mr Okoi Obono-Obla as a nominee of President Buhari to be a non-executive commissioner of the Nigeria Communications Commission. Chairm...
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29Nov
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Investigate killing of Shiite, IPOB members now – Falana tells FG – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaInvestigate killing of Shiite, IPOB members now - Falana tells FGDaily Post NigeriaA Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Monday called on the Federal Government to set up a panel of inquiry to investigate the killing of MASSOB...
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29Nov
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Impunity Made PDP Lose Ondo – Sheriff – Leadership Newspapers

BusinessDayImpunity Made PDP Lose Ondo – SheriffLeadership NewspapersThe Peoples Democratic Party under the leadership Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, on Monday declared that their party lost the Ondo state governorship because of impunity and lack of respect...
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29Nov
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Buhari: Political developments in South Sudan worry me – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari: Political developments in South Sudan worry meVanguardABUJA-President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he was disappointed by the disturbing political developments in South Sudan which had lingered due to the non implementation of peace a...
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28Nov
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Gen. Buratai: Hearty cheers for the hero of heroes – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperGen. Buratai: Hearty cheers for the hero of heroesThe Nation NewspaperNovember 27th 2016 was a special day in the life of an emancipator. Fifty-six years in the life of a soldier who is still waxing stronger and scoring the shots in...
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28Nov
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Nnamdi Kanu ‘I’ve been battling forces of darkness since my arrest,’ IPOB leader says – Pulse Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperNnamdi Kanu 'I've been battling forces of darkness since my arrest,' IPOB leader saysPulse NigeriaKanu also said that he would never abandon the fight for Biafra despite attempts from his persecutors to make him give up....
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28Nov
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Policemen Protest in Ondo over Non-Payment of Allowance for Guber Poll – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaPolicemen Protest in Ondo over Non-Payment of Allowance for Guber PollBella Naijapolicemen-protest-in-ondo Some security agents deployed for Saturday's governorship election in Ondo State slept in some police formations as they claimed t...
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28Nov
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Nigerians lose over N900bn in exam fees to malpractice – P.M. News

P.M. NewsNigerians lose over N900bn in exam fees to malpracticeP.M. NewsNigerians have lost over N900 billion in examination fees to exam malpractice in the last 20 years, according to Exam Ethics Marshal International (EEMI), an NGO. Mr. Ike Onyechere...
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28Nov
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Aremu advises Oshiomhole to shun N200m pension – Vanguard

VanguardAremu advises Oshiomhole to shun N200m pensionVanguardMr Issa Aremu, General Secretary, National Union of Textile and Garment Workers of Nigeria, on Monday urged ex-governor Adams Oshiomhole to shun the N200 million pension approved for him by ...
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28Nov
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Shock as MMM participant commits suicide in Enugu (Photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMShock as MMM participant commits suicide in Enugu (Photo)NAIJ.COMAuthorities at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, have confirmed the death of a final year student who reportedly committed suicide. A final year student of agricultural engineeri...
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28Nov
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Senate will upturn injunction stopping Odili’s arrest, prosecution – Senator Utazi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSenate will upturn injunction stopping Odili's arrest, prosecution - Senator UtaziDaily Post NigeriaThe Senate and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are set to reopen investigation into the alleged misappropriati...
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28Nov
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Oil rebels claim pipeline attack in Nigeria – www.worldbulletin.net

www.worldbulletin.netOil rebels claim pipeline attack in Nigeriawww.worldbulletin.netThe pipeline of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Delta state was blown up on Sunday, in the latest attack on the country's key oil and gas infrastruct...
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28Nov
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One killed, 12 vehicles destroyed as tanker explosion rocks Ibadan – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOne killed, 12 vehicles destroyed as tanker explosion rocks IbadanDaily Post NigeriaOne person lost his life in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Sunday as a fully loaded tanker burst into flames on the Lagos-Ibadan highway. Thirty sho...
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28Nov
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Nigeria: Anenih – How Yoruba Leaders Opposed My Ministerial Job Over June 12 – AllAfrica.com

The PunchNigeria: Anenih - How Yoruba Leaders Opposed My Ministerial Job Over June 12AllAfrica.comAbuja — The former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that he would not have ser...
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28Nov
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Ondo election: Kashamu explains why PDP lost – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOndo election: Kashamu explains why PDP lostDaily Post NigeriaSenator Buruji Kashamu has explained why his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was floored in the just concluded governorship election in Ondo State. DAIL...
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28Nov
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Niger Delta militants bomb major oil pipeline in Delta – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNiger Delta militants bomb major oil pipeline in DeltaNAIJ.COMAn unknown Niger Delta militant group have blown up an oil pipeline in Delta state on Sunday, November 27, Punch reports. The attack on the Abura oil pipeline; a major oil trunk line...
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28Nov
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Edo Partners World Bank, FG On Poverty Reduction – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersEdo Partners World Bank, FG On Poverty ReductionLeadership NewspapersThe Edo State government has entered into partnership with the World Bank, Ministry of Finance, as well as Ministry Budget and National Planning, to enable it eff...
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28Nov
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Ambode urges Lagosians to embrace early treatment – Vanguard

BusinessDayAmbode urges Lagosians to embrace early treatmentVanguardAs doctors employed by the Lagos State Government embarked on a 5 -Day Medical mission in Epe area of Lagos, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that early medical check...
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28Nov
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Tension in Auchi Poly as 5 die in renewed cult war – Vanguard

GuardianTension in Auchi Poly as 5 die in renewed cult warVanguardAUCHI—NO fewer than five students, weekend, lost their lives following renewed cult war between rival groups at the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. It was gathered that the kill...
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28Nov
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Agbaje died at LUTH, not in London— Chambers – Vanguard

BusinessDayAgbaje died at LUTH, not in London— ChambersVanguardContrary to reports that the late human rights lawyer, Fred Agbaje died in London, it was clarified, yesterday, that he breath his last at the University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Arab...
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28Nov
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Ondo Election: You will soon know my position – Eyitayo Jegede – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOndo Election: You will soon know my position – Eyitayo JegedeDaily Post NigeriaFollowing his defeat, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the Saturday' governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede has said his next step wil...
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28Nov
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Ondo State Election ‘Largely Credible,’ Civil Society Group Says – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comOndo State Election 'Largely Credible,' Civil Society Group SaysSaharaReporters.com"Based on reports from 99% of observers at representative random sample of 300 polling units, YIAGA finds that across the state, the poll...
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27Nov
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Buhari committed to press freedom – Adesina – Vanguard

The PunchBuhari committed to press freedom – AdesinaVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari is committed to the freedom of the press, and restoration of Nigeria's fortunes within the shortest possible time, presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, has...
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27Nov
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NUJ backs review of N18,000 national minimum wage – Vanguard

NUJ backs review of N18,000 national minimum wageVanguardThe Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Sunday backed agitation for urgent upward review of the N18, 000 national minimum wage. The union's stand was contained in an 11-point communiqué is...
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27Nov
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NIMASA DG says anti-corruption war step in right direction – Vanguard

VanguardNIMASA DG says anti-corruption war step in right directionVanguardThe Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has described the Federal Government's anti-corruption fight as a...
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27Nov
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JUST IN: INEC replies Mimiko over Ondo election as Fani-Kayode NICKNAMES Jimoh Ibrahim – NAIJ.COM

CHANNELS TELEVISIONJUST IN: INEC replies Mimiko over Ondo election as Fani-Kayode NICKNAMES Jimoh IbrahimNAIJ.COMThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said only 11 card readers malfunctioned during the Ondo governorship election held...
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27Nov
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Ondo election: INEC has improved – ISDMG – Vanguard

VanguardOndo election: INEC has improved – ISDMGVanguardAn election monitoring group, Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (ISDMG), Sunday, said that Saturday's governorship election in Ondo state showed a significant improvement from pr...
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27Nov
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Some of Buhari’s actions can’t be defended —Opadokun – The Punch

The PunchSome of Buhari's actions can't be defended —OpadokunThe PunchIn April last year, you said President Muhammadu Buhari's victory at the presidential poll was a new beginning for Nigeria. Do you still believe that, given the state o...
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27Nov
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June 12: MKO kept us in the dark in his deal with Abacha to take-over – Tony Anenih – Vanguard

VanguardJune 12: MKO kept us in the dark in his deal with Abacha to take-over – Tony AnenihVanguardABUJA – A former Chairman of Board of trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, has said that the presumed winner of th...
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27Nov
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Atiku: Celebrating a nationalist at 70 – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAtiku: Celebrating a nationalist at 70The Nation NewspaperAGE is nothing but a number, age is in the mind! These are aphorisms and witty sayings; but the age of 70 is not only in the mind and a number, it is also in the Holy Bible a...
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27Nov
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Kidnappers kill 72- year-old retired principal after collecting ransom – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperKidnappers kill 72- year-old retired principal after collecting ransomThe Nation NewspaperHeartless kidnappers operating in Bayelsa State have murdered a 72-year-old retired principal, Chief Festus Sunday, after collecting ransom fr...
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27Nov
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Trump trumped Nigeria’s best and brightest – Vanguard

VanguardTrump trumped Nigeria's best and brightestVanguard“When all think alike; none thinks very much.” Walter Lippmann, 1889-1974. (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 245). An acquaintance of mine, resident in the US had been in Nigeria for ...
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27Nov
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Seun Egbegbe iphone theft charge: Conspiracy of silence in Lagos Computer Village? – Vanguard

VanguardSeun Egbegbe iphone theft charge: Conspiracy of silence in Lagos Computer Village?VanguardYoruba film-maker, Seun Egbegbe is a highly celebrated figure among Yoruba movie people, but he became a public bride when his romance with popular Yoruba...
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27Nov
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Ondo election: The drama, the intrigues, the subterfuge – Vanguard

VanguardOndo election: The drama, the intrigues, the subterfugeVanguardEYITAYO Jegede, SAN, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, remained a force to reckon with in yesterday's poll, not minding where the p...
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27Nov
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Ondo election: The drama, the intrigues, the subterfuge – Vanguard

VanguardOndo election: The drama, the intrigues, the subterfugeVanguardEYITAYO Jegede, SAN, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, remained a force to reckon with in yesterday's poll, not minding where the p...
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27Nov
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ESE ORURU: How we foiled plot to scuttle trial of suspect in child-bride’s abduction – Omene – Vanguard

VanguardESE ORURU: How we foiled plot to scuttle trial of suspect in child-bride's abduction – OmeneVanguardChief Joe Omene is the President General, Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Worldwide. He is also the National President of Okotie-Eboh Grammar ...
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27Nov
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After six days in captivity, kidnappers release Hirse, ex-minister – Vanguard

VanguardAfter six days in captivity, kidnappers release Hirse, ex-ministerVanguardAfter six days in captivity, Kaduna State Police Command said, yesterday, its “immense” pressure on abductors of Ambassador Bagudu Hirse, a former minister, forced th...
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27Nov
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We are conductors by day, robbers by night – Suspects – The Punch

The PunchWe are conductors by day, robbers by night – SuspectsThe PunchTwo bus conductors, 22-year-old Lateef Sodiq and 21-year-old Tunde Lawal, have been nabbed by men of the Lagos State Command after robbing a motorist of his Honda saloon car. The ...
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27Nov
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Boko Haram blocks aid to scores of refugees in Cameroon – UN – Vanguard

TODAY.ngBoko Haram blocks aid to scores of refugees in Cameroon – UNVanguardThe United Nations warned Friday that the threat from Boko Haram jihadists was complicating efforts to help tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees living in dire conditions i...
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27Nov
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EFCC Docks Ogunlewe, Gets N50m Bail – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comEFCC Docks Ogunlewe, Gets N50m BailSaharaReporters.comThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday, November 25, 2016 arraigned the trio of Senator Adesewe Ogunlewe, former Works Minister and Pro Chancellor, Federal Univers...
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27Nov
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Money laundering: Court fixes December,14 for Ladoja’s re- arraignment – The News

The NewsMoney laundering: Court fixes December,14 for Ladoja's re- arraignmentThe NewsThe accused ex- governor and his aide were earlier in November 2008 arraigned by EFCC on a 10-count charge of money laundering offence before Justice Ramat Mohamm...
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26Nov
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Ondo election: Police arrest ballot box snatchers – NAIJ.COM

VanguardOndo election: Police arrest ballot box snatchersNAIJ.COMSecurity officers have arrested some suspected hoodlums at Igbokoda, Ilaje local government, for allegedly snatching ballot boxes in the on-going Ondo governorship election. According to ...
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26Nov
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#OndoDecide: Akeredolu, Oke Urges INEC To Fix Issues Of Malfunctioning Card Reader – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership Newspapers#OndoDecide: Akeredolu, Oke Urges INEC To Fix Issues Of Malfunctioning Card ReaderLeadership NewspapersThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to resolve issues bothering on the malfunctioning of its car...
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26Nov
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BREAKING: Soldiers caught in bomb explosion in Borno – NAIJ.COM

Information NigeriaBREAKING: Soldiers caught in bomb explosion in BornoNAIJ.COMSome Nigerian Army troops patrolling between Pulka and Maiduguri, the Borno state capital have been caught in an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) explosion, Premium Times r...
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26Nov
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After Buhari charged him to stop Niger Delta violence, TY Danjuma falls greatly sick – NAIJ.COM

TODAY.ngAfter Buhari charged him to stop Niger Delta violence, TY Danjuma falls greatly sickNAIJ.COMRetired military general Theophilus Danjuma has been flown out of Nigeria in an air ambulance, Sahara Reporters writes. Danjuma, family sources were quo...
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26Nov
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PMB: 2017 Budget Won’t Be Padded – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersPMB: 2017 Budget Won't Be PaddedLeadership NewspapersThe distortions that happened to Budget 2016, in which series of rogue projects and figures were injected into the financial document won't happen to next year's budg...
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26Nov
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APC: Contesting as a divided house – Vanguard

VanguardAPC: Contesting as a divided houseVanguardTHE opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, is entering today's contest as a divided house. This is quite unlike in 2012 when the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, which is one of the parties that...
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26Nov
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Ondo 2016: A race wrecked by lawyers? – Vanguard

Ondo 2016: A race wrecked by lawyers?VanguardThat Saturday's scheduled governorship contest in Ondo State has been entangled in legal convolutions is not surprising to some given the fact that the candidates of all three major parties involved are ...
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26Nov
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How I was defrauded of N918m, Atiku’s wife tells court – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperHow I was defrauded of N918m, Atiku's wife tells courtThe Nation NewspaperMrs Aminat Titi Abubakar, wife of former Nigeria's Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday told a Lagos high court sitting in Ikeja of how sh...
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