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25Sep
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Terrorists threaten to bomb UI before October 1 – The Punch

The PunchTerrorists threaten to bomb UI before October 1The PunchThere was tension in the University of Ibadan on Friday as a threatening message that purportedly emanated from a group, al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, was circulated among som...
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24Sep
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Ondo 2016: 30 political parties present candidates – Vanguard

VanguardOndo 2016: 30 political parties present candidatesVanguardThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 30 political parties had submitted names of their candidates for the Nov. 26 governorship election in Ondo state. The commission...
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24Sep
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Man nabbed for raping daughter in JSS-3 – Vanguard

VanguardMan nabbed for raping daughter in JSS-3VanguardLagos – The Police in Lagos State, have arrested a man, who claimed to be a trader, for allegedly raping his 15 year-old daughter and administering drugs on her to prevent pregnancy. The spokespe...
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24Sep
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First batch of 499 pilgrims from Kano State return home – Vanguard

P.M. NewsFirst batch of 499 pilgrims from Kano State return homeVanguardThe first batch of 499 pilgrims from Kano state, have returned home after performing the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pilgrims, on b...
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24Sep
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Jonathan could have given Patience $20m EFCC seized – Lawyer – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJonathan could have given Patience $20m EFCC seized - LawyerDaily Post NigeriaA Human Right activist, Mr. Charles Ogboli, has claimed that the $20m in total found in the five accounts linked to the former First Lady, Mrs Dame Patience...
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24Sep
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President Buhari approves 56th independence anniversary programme – TV360

President Buhari approves 56th independence anniversary programmeTV360President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the programme of events for the commemoration of Nigeria's 56th independence anniversary. Bolaji Adebiyi, Director of Press in the Office ...
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24Sep
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Adamawa govt. relocates 350 IDPs from Mubi – Premium Times

Premium TimesAdamawa govt. relocates 350 IDPs from MubiPremium TimesThe Adamawa Government says it has relocated no fewer than 350 Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) made up of mostly women and children. The IDPs were relocated from the transit camp in...
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24Sep
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Stakeholders Laud Masari Over School Rehabilitation – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersStakeholders Laud Masari Over School RehabilitationLeadership NewspapersStakeholders including former ministers and retired permanent secretaries have lauded the Katsina State Government for according topmost priority to education ...
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24Sep
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MTN refutes report on bribery for fine reduction allegation in Nigeria – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineMTN refutes report on bribery for fine reduction allegation in NigeriaThe Eagle OnlineThe Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Ferdi Moolman, announced on Friday that the telecommunications giant did not give bribe for the reduction of the N...
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24Sep
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IPOB sit-at-home order records partial compliance – Vanguard

The PunchIPOB sit-at-home order records partial complianceVanguardBy Emeka Mamah, Vincent Ujumadu, Anayo Okoli, Chidi Nkwopara Festus Ahon, Peter Okutu, Francis Igata, Chinonso Alozie and Chimaobi Nwaiwu. The sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People ...
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24Sep
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‘Abductors collected N16m to free kidnapped Lagos, Ogun landlords’ – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper'Abductors collected N16m to free kidnapped Lagos, Ogun landlords'The Nation NewspaperThree abducted landlords at Oshorun Heritage Estate, during a fitness exercise, their trainer and some farmers kidnapped last weekend In I...
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24Sep
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Royal rumble as Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu seek support of Benin royal fathers – Vanguard

Naija247newsRoyal rumble as Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu seek support of Benin royal fathersVanguardThe last Wednesday announcement by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), shifting the expected coronation of the new Oba of Benin, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince...
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24Sep
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Buhari’s only agenda is to make life better for Nigerians – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari's only agenda is to make life better for Nigerians – Lai MohammedVanguardMinister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is respected for his calmness, humility and ability to pay attention to all. With a calm mien and listening ear, ...
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24Sep
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Budget padding scandal: Reps panel slams four-count charge on Jibrin – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperBudget padding scandal: Reps panel slams four-count charge on JibrinThe Nation NewspaperThe Investigation of former House of Representatives Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, by the House Committee on Ethics a...
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24Sep
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Clark, Ijaw leaders oppose Osinbajo’s Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaClark, Ijaw leaders oppose Osinbajo's Niger Delta Stakeholders' SummitDaily Post NigeriaChief Edwin Clark-led Pan-Niger Delta Coastal States Stakeholders' Consultative Forum has kicked against the forthcoming Niger Delta S...
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24Sep
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Buhari appeals for global intervention in North-East, Lake Chad – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari appeals for global intervention in North-East, Lake ChadVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Friday called on the international community to ensure speedy global humanitarian action in Nigeria's North-East and Lake Chad Basin. A sta...
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23Sep
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PDP writes NBA, international community over Oshiomhole – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPDP writes NBA, international community over OshiomholeNAIJ.COMThe People's Democratic Party in Edo state has pleaded with the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) as well as the international community to call Governor Adams Oshiomhole to order a...
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23Sep
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FG unveils “low-key” activities for 56 Independence Anniversary – Vanguard

VanguardFG unveils “low-key” activities for 56 Independence AnniversaryVanguardABUJA: The Federal government Friday in Abuja unveiled activities lined up for the nation's 56 independence anniversary on October 1. A statement issued by the Secre...
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23Sep
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Bama indigenes raise 5000 men to secure town – Nigeria Today

Bama indigenes raise 5000 men to secure townNigeria TodayThe indigenes of Bama have donated 5,000 men to secure the town against any form of aggression; just as the Multinational Joint Task Force has killed 15 Boko Haram members during a gun battle in ...
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23Sep
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Army to launch another operational exercise – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMArmy to launch another operational exerciseNAIJ.COM... – The Chief of army of staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai says the army will launch one more operation exercise before the end of 2016. – However, Buratai did not name the exercise, where it ...
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23Sep
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Nigerian music producer dies of chronic ulcer in Abuja – Nigeria Today

Nigeria TodayNigerian music producer dies of chronic ulcer in AbujaNigeria Today28-year-old Manpi, a graduate of University of Calarbar, died in the early hours of September 21, 2016 in a hospital in Gwagwalada, Abuja after complaining of a stomach ach...
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23Sep
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Senate oppose Saraki’s call to sell government assets – TV360

TV360Senate oppose Saraki's call to sell government assetsTV360Nigerian Senators have opposed a call made by their President, Bukola Saraki, to sell some national assets to shore up revenues. Saraki had on Wednesday joined the call by some Nigerian...
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23Sep
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‘Nnamdi Kanu has come to build Biafra full of milk and honey” – Vanguard

Vanguard'Nnamdi Kanu has come to build Biafra full of milk and honey”VanguardENUGU – Controversial Spiritual leader and pro-Biafra activist, Prophet Anthony Nwoko has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of allegedly fuelling the agitation for th...
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23Sep
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Edo guber: I will defeat PDP with 75 per cent margin – Obaseki boasts – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEdo guber: I will defeat PDP with 75 per cent margin – Obaseki boastsDaily Post NigeriaThe candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, boasted that he would be victorious in the coming Edo State governor...
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23Sep
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Akwa Ibom Marks 29th Anniversary, Friday – The Tide

The Nation NewspaperAkwa Ibom Marks 29th Anniversary, FridayThe TideThe Akwa Ibom State Government, Wednesday, kicked-off a number of activities to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the state's creation and the 56th Independence anniversary of Nige...
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23Sep
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Nigeria: Katsina Blogger Remanded in Prison – AllAfrica.com

Ventures AfricaNigeria: Katsina Blogger Remanded in PrisonAllAfrica.comKatsina — A magistrate court in Katsina has remanded one Jamilu Mubai, a blogger and social network operator in prison for inciting public disturbance and causing disaffection to ...
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23Sep
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Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni – Vanguard

VanguardWithout Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun OniVanguardEngr. Segun Oni is a former governor of Ekiti State and now the Deputy National Chairman, (South) of the All Progressives Congress APC. In this interview, he speaks on the...
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23Sep
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Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni – Vanguard

VanguardWithout Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun OniVanguardEngr. Segun Oni is a former governor of Ekiti State and now the Deputy National Chairman, (South) of the All Progressives Congress APC. In this interview, he speaks on the...
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23Sep
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Begging’s lucrative, says woman who withdrew her son from school – Vanguard

VanguardBegging's lucrative, says woman who withdrew her son from schoolVanguardLAGOS—A mother of six, arrested by operatives of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit Task Force for using her 11-year-old son to beg, while pretending...
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23Sep
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Senators oppose Saraki on sale of national assets; seek true federalism – Vanguard

VanguardSenators oppose Saraki on sale of national assets; seek true federalismVanguardABUJA — Senators yesterday opposed their President, Bukola Saraki, and kickedagainst the call for the sale of some national assets. This came at the Senate yesterd...
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23Sep
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Edo gov poll: Contrversy over arrest of nine journalists by Army, DSS – Vanguard

TODAY.ngEdo gov poll: Contrversy over arrest of nine journalists by Army, DSSVanguardBENIN—NINE persons, including a military officer said to be on Absent Without Leave, AWOL, were arrested by security operatives at a hotel in Benin City, Wednesday n...
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23Sep
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Ex-Adamawa governor Ngilari granted bail – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperEx-Adamawa governor Ngilari granted bailThe Nation NewspaperAN Adamawa State High Court yesterday admitted to bail former Governor James Bala Ngilari, who is on trial for alleged award of N167 million contract without due process. T...
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23Sep
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PDP senator, Dariye defects to APC – BusinessDay

BusinessDayPDP senator, Dariye defects to APCBusinessDayThe political equation in the Senate has assumed a new dimension, with the defection of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, Joshua Dariye to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With ...
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23Sep
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Police Stop ‘Free Zakzaky’ Protest In Abuja – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPolice Stop 'Free Zakzaky' Protest In AbujaCHANNELS TELEVISIONPolice, Zakzaky, Abuja Police have interrupted a protest by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria who are demanding the release of their leader. Members of th...
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23Sep
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On Buhari and Biafra – Gistmaster (blog)

On Buhari and BiafraGistmaster (blog)Once again, President Muhammadu Buhari dismissed the agitations over Biafra. Like the previous times, he evinced the same obstinate posture he had always maintained on the issue. Speaking to a group of youth corps m...
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23Sep
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Why I turned down opportunity to be governor in 2007-Ize-Iyamu – Naija247news

Naija247newsWhy I turned down opportunity to be governor in 2007-Ize-IyamuNaija247newsThe candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has reaveled how he turned down an opportunity to become governor in 2007 because he w...
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22Sep
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Prophet Nwoko takes a swipe at Buhari, Mbaka – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMProphet Nwoko takes a swipe at Buhari, MbakaNAIJ.COMProphet Anthony Nwoko, controversial spiritual leader and the supporter of Biafra movement, has advised Catholic priest, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka to relocate to the house of President Muhammadu Buh...
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22Sep
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Leadership by example: Borno governor relocates to Bama – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMLeadership by example: Borno governor relocates to BamaNAIJ.COMFile photo of governor kashim Shettima greeting residents and other people after the Sallah prayers. On Wednesday, September 21, the governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima moved th...
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22Sep
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Man, 45, docked over alleged impersonation of Vice President on Facebook – Vanguard

The PunchMan, 45, docked over alleged impersonation of Vice President on FacebookVanguardA 44-year-old man, Eseosasere Gift Osifo, on Thursday appeared before an Osogbo Magistrates' Court over alleged impersonation of the Vice President of Nigeria,...
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22Sep
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Recession: Osinbajo, Governors in crucial meeting – Vanguard

VanguardRecession: Osinbajo, Governors in crucial meetingVanguardAbuja – Apparently trying to find solutions to the nation's plummeting economy, Nigerian governors, are currently meeting with the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, A...
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22Sep
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NDLEA arrests two men with cocaine – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNDLEA arrests two men with cocaineNAIJ.COMA man recently arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), in Lagos had a sob story to tell. The NDLEA officials made ...
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22Sep
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Bishops flee Anambra over planned Biafra protest – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBishops flee Anambra over planned Biafra protestNAIJ.COMAhead of the planned protest by the indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) in the south east region, the five-day standing committee of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has been force...
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22Sep
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20-year-old boy arrested for raping a 4-year-old girl – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM20-year-old boy arrested for raping a 4-year-old girlNAIJ.COMThe alleged rapist identified as Bassey Johnson, who is an apprentice in a trader's shop, was said to have raped his little victim while she and her elder brother Wareed, came to ...
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22Sep
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Crime Watch: police apprehend 5 wanted kidnappers – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMCrime Watch: police apprehend 5 wanted kidnappersNAIJ.COMThe Anambra state police command has affirmed the arrest of one Anthony Ucheka, popularly known as Onugbu (Bitterleaf). He is said to be a highly wanted kidnapper. Police nabs generator t...
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22Sep
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Ibrahim Idris: Police IG bans use of mobile police by individuals – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaIbrahim Idris: Police IG bans use of mobile police by individualsPulse NigeriaIbrahim Idris has said the Police force would no longer deploy Police Mobile Force officers to guard individuals. Published: 06.24; Pulse News Agency Local By NA...
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22Sep
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Police torture, rob detainees – Amnesty International – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPolice torture, rob detainees - Amnesty InternationalNAIJ.COMAmnesty International has said that a Nigerian police unit set up to combat violent crime has instead been systematically torturing detainees in its custody as a means of extracting c...
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22Sep
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RRS arrests two suspected fraudsters – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperRRS arrests two suspected fraudstersThe Nation NewspaperRapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives yesterday arrested two persons for alleged fraud and robbery. Emmanuel Anyanwu, 39, and Kennedy Ujagbor, 42, were arrested at Cele Bus Sto...
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22Sep
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Confusion in Benin as Chief Priests pray for Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki – Vanguard

VanguardConfusion in Benin as Chief Priests pray for Ize-Iyamu, ObasekiVanguardThere was confusion in Benin yesterday after the Igie-Ohen, or Chief Priests endorsed the two leading candidates separately. Ize-Iyamu and Obasek. The chief priests had firs...
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22Sep
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CALL FOR FRESH PRIMARIES: Protest greets APC c’ttee’s delayed decision – Vanguard

VanguardCALL FOR FRESH PRIMARIES: Protest greets APC c'ttee's delayed decisionVanguardAkure—PROTEST on Wednesday greeted the delay by the National Working Committee NWC of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to decide on the report of the App...
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22Sep
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Whose idea is Change Begins With Me? – The Nation Newspaper

Daily Post NigeriaWhose idea is Change Begins With Me?The Nation NewspaperDear Editor, I have followed with great interest the allegations of plagiarism made against Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture and the rebutt...
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22Sep
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Recession: Rejig your cabinet, Senators tell Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardRecession: Rejig your cabinet, Senators tell BuhariVanguardABUJA — TO fast track Nigeria's recovery from economic recession, some Senators, yesterday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack or redeploy some of his ministers, who are cur...
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22Sep
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Reps urge FG to investigate cause of tremor in Kaduna – Vanguard

The PunchReps urge FG to investigate cause of tremor in KadunaVanguardABUJA—THE House of Representatives yesterday called on the Federal Government to carry out an in-depth investigation to determine the immediate and remote causes of the recent trem...
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22Sep
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Dikko declared wanted! – Vanguard

VanguardDikko declared wanted!VanguardA Federal High Court in Jos has declared Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of League Management Company (LMC), wanted for contempt. The policemen from the FCT command stormed the LMC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday in s...
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22Sep
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Timely information crucial to tackling crimes – Ambode – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTimely information crucial to tackling crimes - AmbodeNAIJ.COMNewly inaugurated Aborishade Street, Lawanson in Mushin Local Government by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as one of the 114 Local Governments Roads, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Lag...
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21Sep
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Army Offer Free Medical Services To Makurdi Residents – Leadership Newspapers

P.M. NewsArmy Offer Free Medical Services To Makurdi ResidentsLeadership NewspapersNo fewer than 3,000 people have benefited from the free medical services provided by the Nigerian Army at the sidelines of the ongoing Chief of Army Staff quarterly Conf...
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21Sep
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World Bank, A/Ibom pull N52bn to tackle erosion on IBB way – Vanguard

VanguardWorld Bank, A/Ibom pull N52bn to tackle erosion on IBB wayVanguardThe Akwa Ibom Government says it is partnering with the World Bank to execute erosion control project worth N52 billion on IBB Way in Uyo, the state capital. The State Governor, ...
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21Sep
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Nigeria: Be Apolitical, Shun Corruption, CJN Tells Judges – AllAfrica.com

The PunchNigeria: Be Apolitical, Shun Corruption, CJN Tells JudgesAllAfrica.comAbuja — The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Tuesday told judges of the Federal High Court to try as much as possible to be apolitical, neutral ...
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21Sep
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EFCC threatens to jail Patience Jonathan – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaEFCC threatens to jail Patience JonathanNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that Former First Lady Patience Jonathan would be jailed if found guilty of the money laundering charges again...
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21Sep
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Turai Yar’Adua Loses N91m To Househelp – Leadership Newspapers

Pulse NigeriaTurai Yar'Adua Loses N91m To HousehelpLeadership NewspapersA house help, 65, has given the wife of late President Umar Yar'adua, Hajiya Turai, one of the greatest shocks of her life. The former first lady lost the materials and cas...
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21Sep
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See Makarfi, Sheriff signed MoU – Vanguard

VanguardSee Makarfi, Sheriff signed MoUVanguardSenators Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff Tuesday resolved to settle their differences and work for a united Peoples Democratic Party (PDP0 in the interest of the country and Nigerians. The duo signed a ...
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21Sep
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We’ll ensure Nigeria does not depend on oil again – Buhari – Vanguard

Times LIVEWe'll ensure Nigeria does not depend on oil again – BuhariVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari has, at the U.S.-Africa business forum, said that his administration would ensure that “Nigeria does not slip back into a lazy and dangerous ...
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21Sep
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Borno: 99 % IDPs Lack Access To Food – Survey – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBorno: 99 % IDPs Lack Access To Food – SurveyLeadership NewspapersAbout 99 percent of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State lacked access to food and clean water supply compared to their counterpart in Yobe where 87 ...
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21Sep
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NECO: Monarchs, teachers, others laud Fayose’s education policies – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNECO: Monarchs, teachers, others laud Fayose's education policiesDaily Post NigeriaStakeholders in the education sector, yesterday commended the Ayodele Fayose-led administration in Ekiti State for its policies that aided the stat...
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21Sep
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IPOB threatens Nigeria with ‘economic misery’ – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMIPOB threatens Nigeria with 'economic misery'NAIJ.COMPunch is reporting that secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened to make Nigerians who are currently stumbling under the current harsh economic condition...
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21Sep
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18 killed, 6637 houses destroyed in Jigawa flood – News24 Nigeria

News24 Nigeria18 killed, 6637 houses destroyed in Jigawa floodNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the death of 18 people due to a flood that has ravaged 19 local government areas in the state, Punch reports....
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21Sep
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Abducted Lagos landlord escapes from kidnappers’ den – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAbducted Lagos landlord escapes from kidnappers' denDaily Post NigeriaOne of the four landlords kidnapped by gunmen in the Isheri North area of Lagos State has escaped from the kidnappers' den. The victim, who returned home Tu...
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21Sep
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Education Minister Warns Principals On Collection Of Illegal Fees – NTA News

NTA NewsEducation Minister Warns Principals On Collection Of Illegal FeesNTA NewsThe Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has strongly warned principals of Unity Colleges to adhere strictly with the directive on collection of only authorised schoo...
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21Sep
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Yahaya Bello and Audu Abubakar – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMYahaya Bello and Audu AbubakarNAIJ.COMThe Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello has promised to continue with the vision of the late governor of the state Audu Abubakar for the people of Kogi. Speaking at the Kogi state governor's lodge in Abuja...
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21Sep
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House of Reps: Lawmakers adjourn resumption to mourn late Lagos rep – Nigeria Today

Nigeria TodayHouse of Reps: Lawmakers adjourn resumption to mourn late Lagos repNigeria TodayHouse of Reps have aborted resumption to mark the beginning of the second legislative year of the 8th assembly over the death of one of its members. Do you nee...
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21Sep
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Buhari: Winning The War On Insurgency – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBuhari: Winning The War On InsurgencyLeadership NewspapersMUYIWA OYINLOLA in this report examines the feat achieved by the present administration in line with the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to wipe out Boko Haram insurge...
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21Sep
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How we’re rebuilding Delta APC — Okotie-Eboh – Vanguard

VanguardHow we're rebuilding Delta APC — Okotie-EbohVanguardChief Joe Adolo Okotie-Eboh, was the chairman of Delta State chapter of defunct Action Congress of Nigeria. In this interview, he spoke on topical issues in the state and Nigeria as well...
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21Sep
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Expelled APGA chairman, Onaiwu in war of words – Vanguard

VanguardExpelled APGA chairman, Onaiwu in war of wordsVanguardEDO state Chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has said that it has withdrawn its support for the party's Governorship Candidate, Osaro Onaiwu, over alleged anti-party a...
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21Sep
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Bauchi: Why we’re fighting our governor — Tugga, ex-lawmaker – Vanguard

VanguardBauchi: Why we're fighting our governor — Tugga, ex-lawmakerVanguardMr. Yusuf Tugga, former member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bauchi State, in this interview, speaks on govern...
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21Sep
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Ibraheem Zakzaky: Shiites dismiss FG’s reason for detaining their leader – Pulse Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIbraheem Zakzaky: Shiites dismiss FG's reason for detaining their leaderPulse NigeriaAn Abuja High Court on Monday, August 29, 2016, rejected an application seeking the release of El-Zakzaky from detention. Published: 2 minutes ag...
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21Sep
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Principals collecting unauthorised fees will be sacked – Minister – Vanguard

VanguardPrincipals collecting unauthorised fees will be sacked – MinisterVanguardThe Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has warned principals of Unity Colleges to adhere strictly to the directive on collection of only authorised school fees. T...
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21Sep
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Lagos to shut 10000 schools – The Punch

The PunchLagos to shut 10000 schoolsThe PunchBeginning from the next academic session, the Lagos State Government has said it would shut down more than 10,000 schools operating illegally in the state. Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule, said operators ...
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20Sep
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NLC urges youth participation in trade union activities – Vanguard

VanguardNLC urges youth participation in trade union activitiesVanguardNigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba, on Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerian youths to participate actively in trade union activities. Wabba made the call at the NLC Nat...
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20Sep
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Progressive Governors Seek Ways Out Of Economic Recession – CHANNELS TELEVISION

Progressive Governors Seek Ways Out Of Economic RecessionCHANNELS TELEVISIONpolicy design, Progressive Governors, economic recession The Progressive Governors' Forum is seeking ways out of the economic recession in the country and a policy design s...
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20Sep
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30 political parties to participate in Ondo guber poll – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria30 political parties to participate in Ondo guber pollDaily Post NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday announced that thirty political parties will participate in the November 26 governorship election ...
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20Sep
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In Lagos: Group tells schools to obey court order, leave hijab-wearing students alone – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaIn Lagos: Group tells schools to obey court order, leave hijab-wearing students alonePulse NigeriaThe Court of Appeal, in July, held that the 1999 Constitution guarantees the right of wearing hijab. Published: 14.17 , Refreshed: 14.19; &#3...
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20Sep
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Flood kills 18, destroys 6637 houses – Premium Times

Premium TimesFlood kills 18, destroys 6637 housesPremium TimesThe Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, said flood had killed 18 persons and destroyed 6,637 houses in about 19 local government areas in the state. It's Executive Secretary,...
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20Sep
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Come to Nigerians’ aid, CAN urges world leaders, others – Vanguard

VanguardCome to Nigerians' aid, CAN urges world leaders, othersVanguardABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sent Save Our Souls (SOS) messages to the world leaders and philanthropists over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the ...
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20Sep
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Ekiti: Herdsman Gets 2 Years Sentence For Grazing Farmland – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersEkiti: Herdsman Gets 2 Years Sentence For Grazing FarmlandLeadership NewspapersA Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Ali Haruna to two years imprisonment for taking his cows for grazing in a farmland in Ad...
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20Sep
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Judges in trouble as Patience Jonathan issues fresh threat – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJudges in trouble as Patience Jonathan issues fresh threatNAIJ.COMMajor Nigerian newspapers for Tuesday, September 20, are focused on various issues such as the Former First Lady Patience Jonathan threatening to sue the Economic and Financial C...
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20Sep
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Buhari’s Chief of Staff accused of corruption – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari's Chief of Staff accused of corruptionNAIJ.COMSahara Reporters has obtained the information that President Muhammadu Buhari has presented with concrete evidence that his Chief of Staff (CoS), Abba Kyari is corrupt and is taking bribe...
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Recession: Hard decisions must be taken to overcome it – Dr. Abdu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaRecession: Hard decisions must be taken to overcome it - Dr. AbduDaily Post NigeriaFollowing the ongoing economic recession in the country, governments at all levels were on Monday advised to take hard decisions, for them to overcome ...
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Human traffickers use donkeys to ferry victims –NIS – The Punch

The PunchHuman traffickers use donkeys to ferry victims –NISThe PunchTHE Comptroller of the Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. Mohammed Yaro, on Monday disclosed that human traffickers now used motorcycles and donkeys to fe...
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UnrepentantSuspect under interrogation steals police officer’s N1,200 at station – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaUnrepentantSuspect under interrogation steals police officer's N1,200 at stationPulse NigeriaDeji Ayoola, who was arrested by operatives of RRS for pick-pocketing, allegedly stole N1, 200 during an interrogation. Published: 4 minutes a...
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20Sep
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Catholic Bishop to Buhari: Reverse Nigeria’s dwindling economic fortunes – Vanguard

TODAY.ngCatholic Bishop to Buhari: Reverse Nigeria's dwindling economic fortunesVanguardABUJA – The Auxilliary Bishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Anslem Umoren has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to heed the calls made by the Catholic Bishops Co...
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20Sep
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You can’t handle the consequences of not restructuring Nigeria — Ayo Adebanjo – Vanguard

VanguardYou can't handle the consequences of not restructuring Nigeria — Ayo AdebanjoVanguardAS some Nigerians, especially from the South and Christian leaders pick holes in the recent United States of America Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry&#...
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20Sep
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NIS apprehends 11 human trafficking victims – Daily Trust

Daily TrustNIS apprehends 11 human trafficking victimsDaily TrustThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Katsina State has apprehended 11 victims of human trafficking on their way to Italy. Parading the victims, the comptroller of the command, Mohamme...
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20Sep
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It would be very difficult for Nigeria to attain economic growth, stability, if — Ribadu – Vanguard

VanguardIt would be very difficult for Nigeria to attain economic growth, stability, if — RibaduVanguardABUJA— As Nigeria mulls strategies to lift the country out of recession, pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,...
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20Sep
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APC crises: Today is D-Day in Kogi, Ondo, Delta – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperAPC crises: Today is D-Day in Kogi, Ondo, DeltaVanguardLAGOS— The unfolding crisis in All Progressives Congress, APC, is set to deepen from today as factional crises that have bestirred the national and many state chapters are rei...
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20Sep
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Past leaders lacked foresight, managerial skills — Buhari – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaPast leaders lacked foresight, managerial skills — BuhariVanguardABEOKUTA—President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, blamed past leaders for the country's woes saying, they lacked 'foresight, uprightness and managerial skills.” B...
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20Sep
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Past leaders lacked foresight, managerial skills — Buhari – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaPast leaders lacked foresight, managerial skills — BuhariVanguardABEOKUTA—President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, blamed past leaders for the country's woes saying, they lacked 'foresight, uprightness and managerial skills.” B...
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20Sep
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Let’s seek quick solutions to challenges, says Buhari – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperLet's seek quick solutions to challenges, says BuhariThe Nation NewspaperPresident Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the solutions to the challenges facing Nigeria must be fast tracked by his administration to get the economy up a...
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20Sep
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– The Boko Haram de-radicalization process is ongoing, President Buhari has said – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM– The Boko Haram de-radicalization process is ongoing, President Buhari has saidNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria is making progress in the Boko Haram de-radicalization process. In a statement signed by the president's speci...
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20Sep
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In Lagos: Government denounces purported restriction of movement in Itire – Pulse Nigeria

Naija247newsIn Lagos: Government denounces purported restriction of movement in ItirePulse NigeriaBello said that the government was collaborating with security agencies to prevent any molestation or harassment by anybody. Published: 1 minute ago; Puls...
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20Sep
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FCTA Minister summons Police Commissioner, Commandant, Brigade of Guards, others – Vanguard

National MirrorFCTA Minister summons Police Commissioner, Commandant, Brigade of Guards, othersVanguardABUJA – MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello yesterday summoned the Commissioner of Police, FC...
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19Sep
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2018: Long Walk, Long Wait For Change By Bayo Oluwasanmi – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.com2018: Long Walk, Long Wait For Change By Bayo OluwasanmiSaharaReporters.comThe Vice-President of Nigeria,Yemi Osinbajo, a professor of law and a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) combined irrational argument with ...
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