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14Sep
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The postponed Edo State governorship election – Vanguard

VanguardThe postponed Edo State governorship electionVanguardSOMETHING doesn't look right about the decision to postpone the Edo State governorship election slated for last week. This is regardless of whatever reason or reasons informed the decisio...
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14Sep
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Bayelsa gov poll: A-Court reserves judgment on Sylva, APC’s appeal – Vanguard

VanguardBayelsa gov poll: A-Court reserves judgment on Sylva, APC's appealVanguardABUJA – The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, reserved its judgment on appeal seeking to sack Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State from office. A f...
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14Sep
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Ladoja clears air on controversial parcel of land – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperLadoja clears air on controversial parcel of landThe Nation NewspaperFormer governor Rashidi Ladoja has said that the parcel of land beside his Bodija Ibadan residence has never been claimed by him as been speculated by some people ...
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14Sep
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Change begins with President Buhari – Adeyanju – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMChange begins with President Buhari - AdeyanjuNAIJ.COMDeji Adeyanju, a chieftain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the #ChangeBeginsWithYou campaign as evidence that President Muhammadu Buhari is bereft of ideas on how to deli...
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13Sep
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CBA petitions Buhari over alleged pensions graft – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaCBA petitions Buhari over alleged pensions graftNews24 NigeriaLagos - The Centre for Public Accountability has (CBA) called for an urgent probe into the National Pensions Commission (PENCOM) following a string of allegations. Among these ...
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13Sep
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Corruption: So far God has not failed Nigeria – Cleric – Vanguard

Corruption: So far God has not failed Nigeria – ClericVanguardA cleric at the Redeem Christian Church of God, Mr Julius Olalekan, has said that God has not failed Nigeria in the fight against corruption. He also urged Nigerians to get closer to God t...
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13Sep
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Governor Bello begs Nigerians to support Buhari – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGovernor Bello begs Nigerians to support BuhariNAIJ.COMThe governor agreed that the current economy of the country is not good enough, but expressed optimism that Buhari has all that is required to move the country forward and away from economi...
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13Sep
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Shettima observes Eid prayers with Konduga returnees – Daily Trust

Daily TrustShettima observes Eid prayers with Konduga returneesDaily TrustBorno State Governor Kashim Shettima and the DirectorGeneral, National Orientation Agency, Dr. Garba Abari yesterday observed Eid prayers in Konduga town, which was one of the te...
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13Sep
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Sultan says killer herdsmen are foreign terrorists, CAN disagrees – The Punch

The PunchSultan says killer herdsmen are foreign terrorists, CAN disagreesThe PunchThe Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, in his Eid-el-Kabir message on Monday said armed herdsmen perpetrating violence in the country were foreign terroris...
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13Sep
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Abia roads no longer motorable – APC tells Ikpeazu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAbia roads no longer motorable – APC tells IkpeazuDaily Post NigeriaA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Paul Ikonne, has appealed to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to urgently do something about states of road...
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13Sep
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FG set to sack 4904 workers recruited by Jonathan – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFG set to sack 4904 workers recruited by JonathanDaily Post NigeriaThere are indications that over 4,904 civil servants, who were recruited by the Federal Civil Service Commission under the leadership of former President Goodluck Jona...
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13Sep
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Why I will reject offer to serve in Buhari’s govt – Okonjo-Iweala – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy I will reject offer to serve in Buhari's govt – Okonjo-IwealaNAIJ.COMThe former Finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she is unavailable to serve in the present administration if approaches were made to her by President Muh...
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13Sep
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Buhari: President blames PDP again, says he inherited "no savings" – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaBuhari: President blames PDP again, says he inherited "no savings"Pulse NigeriaHe said before the 2015 elections, the APC identified three major problems - security, economy and corruption, which, according to him, are being tack...
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13Sep
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Sallah tragedy: Two die in Lagos – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSallah tragedy: Two die in LagosNAIJ.COMTwo persons reportedly lost their lives in two separate tragic incidents on Monday, September 12, during the Sallah celebration in Lagos state. According to a report on This Day, one of the deceased perso...
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13Sep
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PDP women have joined PDP men in mischief — Mrs. Amu – Vanguard

The PunchPDP women have joined PDP men in mischief — Mrs. AmuVanguardA chieftain of the APC Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Amu, yesterday, dismissed PDP women leaders seeking to censure Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the APC candidate over insinuations she referre...
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13Sep
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Catholic Knights reiterate stand on abortion – Vanguard

The Eagle OnlineCatholic Knights reiterate stand on abortionVanguardCatholic Knights in Lagos, under the auspices of Knights of St. Mulumba Lagos Metropolitan Council, have reiterated that their stand on abortion and contraceptive usage remain zero tol...
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13Sep
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Ondo gov poll: Aggrieved aspirant battles Jimoh Ibrahim, says primaries illegal – Vanguard

VanguardOndo gov poll: Aggrieved aspirant battles Jimoh Ibrahim, says primaries illegalVanguardTHE Senator Ali Modu Sheriff camp of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State was, yesterday, engulfed in crisis as an aggrieved governorship aspiran...
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13Sep
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Eid-el-Kabir: Govs, leaders, others pray for peace, unity, prosperity – Vanguard

VanguardEid-el-Kabir: Govs, leaders, others pray for peace, unity, prosperityVanguardSome governors and leaders, yesterday, while celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, prayed for peace, unity and rapid recovery from the biting economic recession in the country. SA...
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13Sep
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Nigerian migrant gives birth on Mediterranean Sea – Vanguard

VanguardNigerian migrant gives birth on Mediterranean SeaVanguardFaith Oqunbor, a Nigerian woman, was on Monday delivered of a baby boy on board a rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea. A midwife on board the ship MV Aquarius described the birth as “n...
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13Sep
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Photo News: Ambode marks Sallah in Lagos – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlinePhoto News: Ambode marks Sallah in LagosThe Eagle OnlineThe Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); his wife, Bolanle (2nd right); the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule (right); the All Progressives Congress Sou...
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13Sep
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Edo 2016: APGA calls for further postponement – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperEdo 2016: APGA calls for further postponementVanguardThe All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the governorship election in Edo rescheduled to Sept. 28, Mr Osaro Onaiwu, has called for further shift of the exercise to ...
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13Sep
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Nigerian top officials celebrating Eid-el-Kabir together – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian top officials celebrating Eid-el-Kabir togetherNAIJ.COML-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (4th right); his wife, Bolanle (3rd right); APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (4th left); Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo...
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13Sep
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Kashim Shettima: Governors, ex IDPs hold prayers in town formerly held by Boko Haram – Pulse Nigeria

Premium TimesKashim Shettima: Governors, ex IDPs hold prayers in town formerly held by Boko HaramPulse NigeriaIndigenes of the area have been returning following the Borno state government's effort towards reconstructing the town. Published: 3 minu...
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13Sep
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Edo people eager to ‘change the change’ – Ex-APC leader, Ikimi says PDP will win poll – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEdo people eager to 'change the change' - Ex-APC leader, Ikimi says PDP will win pollDaily Post NigeriaOne of the founding members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Tom Ikimi has said the People's Democratic Par...
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12Sep
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Recession: Senate to seek sack of incompetent ministers – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperRecession: Senate to seek sack of incompetent ministersThe Nation NewspaperThe Senate will recommend immediate removal from office ministers and other presidential aides who fail to measure up in the Federal Government's efforts...
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12Sep
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Troops foil bomb attack, say boko haram now disguise as lunatics – Vanguard

The PunchTroops foil bomb attack, say boko haram now disguise as lunaticsVanguardThe Nigerian Army said its troops have foiled a suicide bomb attack at a check point in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. This is contained in a statement issued by Ar...
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12Sep
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BBOG Group Vows To Continue Advocacy – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBBOG Group Vows To Continue AdvocacyLeadership NewspapersCo-coverner of the #BringBackOurGirls group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has stated that the group had made a pledge to continue to stand for the abducted Chibok Girls, adding that it...
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12Sep
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BBOG Group Vows To Continue Advocacy – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBBOG Group Vows To Continue AdvocacyLeadership NewspapersCo-coverner of the #BringBackOurGirls group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has stated that the group had made a pledge to continue to stand for the abducted Chibok Girls, adding that it...
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12Sep
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BBOG Group Vows To Continue Advocacy – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersBBOG Group Vows To Continue AdvocacyLeadership NewspapersCo-coverner of the #BringBackOurGirls group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has stated that the group had made a pledge to continue to stand for the abducted Chibok Girls, adding that it...
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12Sep
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Jephtaph Abolarin, WAEC exam cheating, UNILORIN, restitution and the Bible – The News

The NewsJephtaph Abolarin, WAEC exam cheating, UNILORIN, restitution and the BibleThe NewsAuthorities of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State on Sunday said that they had accepted the voluntary withdrawal of a student, Jephtaph Abolarin, from the inst...
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12Sep
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Why Capital oil boss Ifeanyi Ubah wants Anambra governorshp – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy Capital oil boss Ifeanyi Ubah wants Anambra governorshpNAIJ.COM... – Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah does not want to want to be Anambra governor to make money. – The Capital Oil boss says makes much more money than some state governors make. – Ubah...
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12Sep
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In Edo: APC planning to re-write election results – Ize-Iyamu – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaIn Edo: APC planning to re-write election results – Ize-IyamuPulse NigeriaThe Edo governorship elections were scheduled to hold on September 10 but were postponed by INEC. Published: 3 minutes ago; 'Jola Sotubo. Print; eMail ·...
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12Sep
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Falana asks FG to reject Switzerland’s conditions for returning $321m Abacha loot – TheCable

TheCableFalana asks FG to reject Switzerland's conditions for returning $321m Abacha lootTheCableFemi Falana, human rights lawyer, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to accept Switzerland's conditions for the return of $321 million loot...
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12Sep
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Biafra: IPOB condemns plans to poison Nnamdi Kanu in prison – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: IPOB condemns plans to poison Nnamdi Kanu in prisonDaily Post NigeriaThe Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has strongly condemned the alleged incessant harassment and threats to the life of its leader and Director of Radio Bi...
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12Sep
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Fayose says Nigeria will be great again, but pray for Buhari – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFayose says Nigeria will be great again, but pray for BuhariNAIJ.COMEkiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed hope that the country would be great again as he urge all to adhere to the tenets of peace, perseverance, tolerance, peace a...
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12Sep
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SALLAH: Yobe gov restricts vehicular movement – Vanguard

TODAY.ngSALLAH: Yobe gov restricts vehicular movementVanguardDAMATURU—Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State has announced restriction of vehicular movement from 6am to 2pm today to enable people of the state have a peaceful celebration. He, however, ...
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12Sep
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Man kills wife’s lover, disappears – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaMan kills wife's lover, disappearsVanguardWARRI—POLICE in Delta State are on the trail of a man, Ochuko Ajekpemevor, who stabbed one Robinson Ituke to death at Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Saturday, for ...
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12Sep
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Earth Tremor Causes Panic In Kaduna Community – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEarth Tremor Causes Panic In Kaduna CommunityCHANNELS TELEVISIONEarth Tremor Residents of Kwoi community in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been living in fear over what they described as an earth tremor which occurre...
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12Sep
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HAJJ: Two million pilgrims seek Allah’s mercy at Arafat – Kashmir Images

Kashmir ImagesHAJJ: Two million pilgrims seek Allah's mercy at ArafatKashmir ImagesARAFAT: Nearly two million pilgrims from across the world observed the Day of Arafat, an occasion for repentance and supplication considered as the pinnacle of the a...
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12Sep
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Boko Haram: JNI, NASFAT urge vigilance during Sallah – The Punch

The PunchBoko Haram: JNI, NASFAT urge vigilance during SallahThe PunchThe Jama'atu Nasril Islam, an umbrella body of Islamic groups in Nigeria, has called on Muslims nationwide to be security conscious as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir this week. ...
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12Sep
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Speed Limiting Device: FRSC says Oct. 1 deadline remains – Vanguard

VanguardSpeed Limiting Device: FRSC says Oct. 1 deadline remainsVanguardJos – The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said Oct.1 deadline for the enforcement of the speed limiting device on vehicles across the country remained. Deputy Corps Marshal...
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12Sep
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Earth tremor: Kaduna Govt. sympathises with residents, appeals for calm – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayEarth tremor: Kaduna Govt. sympathises with residents, appeals for calmVanguardKaduna – The Kaduna State Government on Sunday appealed for calm and sympathise with the residents of kwoi in Jaba Local Government Area, following report of ...
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12Sep
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Female pilgrim excretes last of 82 wraps of cocaine – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaFemale pilgrim excretes last of 82 wraps of cocaineNews24 NigeriaLagos - The 55-year-old female pilgrim, arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, last week has excreted the last wrap of cocaine she ingest...
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11Sep
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EID EL KABIR: Ambode urges Nigerians to be patience, patriotic – Vanguard

VanguardEID EL KABIR: Ambode urges Nigerians to be patience, patrioticVanguardThe Governor of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice and endurance as they join their counterpa...
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11Sep
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Sallah: Police beef up security in Benue – Vanguard

Daily TrustSallah: Police beef up security in BenueVanguardThe Benue state Police Command has beefed up security across the state to forestall any break down of law and order ahead of the forthcoming Eid celebrations in the state. The state Commissione...
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11Sep
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Falana: In defence of BBOG protests – The News

The NewsFalana: In defence of BBOG protestsThe NewsFollowing the wicked abduction of the Chibok girls by the satanic Boko Haram sect on April 14, 2014 a group of concerned Nigerians under the auspices of Bring Back Our Girls decided to defend the funda...
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11Sep
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UNICAL: Son of University dean abducted by gunmen – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaUNICAL: Son of University dean abducted by gunmenPulse NigeriaThe kidnapping is a re-occurrence of a similar incident where the families of some university personnel was forcefully taken by gunmen. Published: 09.38; Ayodele Johnson. Print;...
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11Sep
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Nigerian Army approves new Brigade for southern state – TVC News

TVC NewsNigerian Army approves new Brigade for southern stateTVC NewsTVC NEWS The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of a new brigade headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. Mr. Buratai said ...
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11Sep
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No ban on public protest —IGP – Vanguard

The PunchNo ban on public protest —IGPVanguardThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, says police have not banned public protest even though they restricted the Bring Back Our Girls group from protesting to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ...
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11Sep
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Who is the Nigerian leader at the moment? – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperWho is the Nigerian leader at the moment?Vanguard“At the moment it must be crystal clear to all discerning minds that the President's widely acclaimed magical body language has lost its presumed aura and efficiency. His no-non...
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11Sep
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General demoted over use of Army property – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperGeneral demoted over use of Army propertyThe Nation NewspaperA major general in the Nigerian army has been demoted by a rank after a special Court Martial found him guilty of fraudulently using the property of the force to train stu...
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11Sep
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DELTA AT 25: Okowa’s SMART Agenda gives us cause to celebrate – Onoriode – Vanguard

VanguardDELTA AT 25: Okowa's SMART Agenda gives us cause to celebrate – OnoriodeVanguardHon. Sunday Eromedoghene Onoriode is a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart and immediate past Chairman of Ethiope East local government area of Delta Stat...
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11Sep
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#BringBackOurGirls demands apology from Police IG – Naija247news

Naija247news#BringBackOurGirls demands apology from Police IGNaija247newsThe #BringBackOurGirls group has demanded an apology from the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over police's attempt to stop the group's protest march to the pr...
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11Sep
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Celebrate like other people despite recession – Atiku to Muslims – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMCelebrate like other people despite recession – Atiku to MuslimsNAIJ.COMFormer vice president Atiku Abubakar has said the current recession will soon give way to economic prosperity. This comes even as All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftai...
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11Sep
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Ex Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Jonathan confesses to ownership of accounts with $31.4m deposit – The News

National AccordEx Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Jonathan confesses to ownership of accounts with $31.4m depositThe NewsFormer Nigeria First Lady, Patience Jonathan has filed a N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit against Skye Bank Plc, following ...
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11Sep
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Salary Reduction: Organised Labour Suspends Strike In Nasarawa – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comSalary Reduction: Organised Labour Suspends Strike In Nasarawa360Nobs.comThe Organised Labour in Nasarawa State has suspended its two months old industrial action after the state government reached a truce with its leaders to revert to the o...
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11Sep
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Yobe Govt solicits support for women IDPs’ rehabilitation – Vanguard

Daily TrustYobe Govt solicits support for women IDPs' rehabilitationVanguardGov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe has expressed the readiness of his government to partner with Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on resettlement, reconstruction and rehabilitati...
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11Sep
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FG spends N5bn on presidential fleet in 15 months – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFG spends N5bn on presidential fleet in 15 monthsNAIJ.COMThe federal government has spent the sum of N5billion on the 10-aircraft Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) since the inception of its administration in May 2015 till date, according to a docum...
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10Sep
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Let the change crusade begin with you – Cleric to Buhari – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMLet the change crusade begin with you – Cleric to BuhariNAIJ.COMMost Rev Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Anglican Arch-Bishop of Enugu Arch-Diocese, has said the change crusade should start with President Muhammadu Buhari. Rev Chukwuma made this known...
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10Sep
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Economy: Nigerian leaders also facing hardship – Saraki – Naija247news

Naija247newsEconomy: Nigerian leaders also facing hardship – SarakiNaija247newsThe President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Friday said like ordinary Nigerians, the nation's leaders were also experiencing hardship occasioned by the economic dow...
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10Sep
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After Ye Have Suffered A While…, By Femi Adesina – The News

VanguardAfter Ye Have Suffered A While…, By Femi AdesinaThe NewsHere comes the preacher. What does he want to tell us? Doesn't he know that we are hungry, and the din of hunger makes one deaf to reason? The rumble in our tummies, as the worms com...
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10Sep
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Eid El-Kabir: Police assure Kano residents of adequate security – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaEid El-Kabir: Police assure Kano residents of adequate securityNews24 NigeriaKano - The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security during the forthcoming Eid el Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement...
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10Sep
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Why Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is flooded – FG – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineWhy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is flooded – FGThe Eagle OnlineThe Federal Government has said the flooding on a portion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by the blockage of water channels along the road by some structures. In a s...
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10Sep
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Jegede felicitates with Muslims – Nigeria Today

Nigeria TodayJegede felicitates with MuslimsNigeria TodayGovernorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) has felicitated with Muslims on another occasion of t...
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10Sep
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Eid-El-Kabir: IG of Police orders massive deployment of personnel – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEid-El-Kabir: IG of Police orders massive deployment of personnelDaily Post NigeriaThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has ordered massive deployment of policemen for a hitch-free Eid-El-Kabir celebration across th...
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10Sep
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Unity schools’ parents protest 300% tuition hike – The Punch

The PunchUnity schools' parents protest 300% tuition hikeThe PunchParents whose children attend the Federal Government College, Jos,Plateau State, on Friday staged a peaceful protest over the increase in Unity schools' fees and other charges by...
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10Sep
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Kaduna: NSCDC Deploys Over 5000 Personnel For Sallah – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersKaduna: NSCDC Deploys Over 5000 Personnel For SallahLeadership NewspapersNigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command said it has deployed no fewer than 5000 personal ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations...
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09Sep
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Ondo: APC gubernatorial aspirant, Olabimtan, ex-NDDC boss say party primary free, fair – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOndo: APC gubernatorial aspirant, Olabimtan, ex-NDDC boss say party primary free, fairDaily Post NigeriaOne of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who participated in the last Saturday's primary elec...
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09Sep
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Ondo Police Identify, Remand ‘Killer Cop’ Who Shot Cyclist Dead In Omifon – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comOndo Police Identify, Remand 'Killer Cop' Who Shot Cyclist Dead In OmifonSaharaReporters.comThe Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has identified the disgruntled police officer who shot a commercial motorcyc...
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09Sep
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Troops raid two kidnappers’ camps in Imo state – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTroops raid two kidnappers' camps in Imo stateNAIJ.COMTwo major raids have been conducted on kidnappers camps belonging to “De-Well” and “De-Gbam” cult groups in Imo state. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. Kidnappers Den...
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09Sep
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Nigeria: Bill Limiting Acting President, Others to Single Substantive Tenure for Second Reading – AllAfrica.com

The Nation NewspaperNigeria: Bill Limiting Acting President, Others to Single Substantive Tenure for Second ReadingAllAfrica.comAbuja — A bill seeking to limit anyone who serves as acting president or acting governor to a single electable term will u...
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09Sep
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Hausas and Igbos sign Peace agreement in Abia – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMHausas and Igbos sign Peace agreement in AbiaNAIJ.COMIn the spirit of fostering peace in Nigeria, Hausas and Igbos in Abia came together to sign an accord for peaceful coexistence. Daily Post reports that due to the activities of Fulani herdsme...
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09Sep
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Troops destroy illegal refineries, kidnappers’ camps in Niger Delta – The Punch

The PunchTroops destroy illegal refineries, kidnappers' camps in Niger DeltaThe PunchThe troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed 74 illegal refineries and some camps belonging to kidnappers and militants in Bayelsa and Rivers States. The Acting ...
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09Sep
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Nigeria May “Plunge In Total Distress” If Oil & Gas Problems Not Addressed: Oil Manager – Naija247news

Naija247newsNigeria May “Plunge In Total Distress” If Oil & Gas Problems Not Addressed: Oil ManagerNaija247newsNigeria may “plunge in total distress” if it does not take urgent measures to start solving its economic and oil and gas industry...
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09Sep
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British lawmakers deliberate on continued captivity of Chibok girls – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBritish lawmakers deliberate on continued captivity of Chibok girlsDaily Post NigeriaSome British lawmakers in the UK House of Commons on Thursday held a meeting that lasted for two hours and 34 minutes, at Westminster Hall to deliber...
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09Sep
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Kogi Govt Begins Distribution Of Fertiliser To Farmers – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersKogi Govt Begins Distribution Of Fertiliser To FarmersLeadership NewspapersKogi State Government on Thursday began the sales and distribution of 100 trucks of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs at subsidised rates to farmers ...
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09Sep
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Postponement of election stirs clash in Edo – Paper Review – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPostponement of election stirs clash in Edo - Paper ReviewNAIJ.COMThe atmosphere is tense in Edo state following the postponement of elections, about all the Nigerian dailies for Friday, September 9, have the emerging issue as their front page....
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09Sep
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Buhari to reduce presidential air fleet – Garba Shehu – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari to reduce presidential air fleet – Garba ShehuNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari one year ago promised Nigerians to cut the cost of governance by selling a part of his presidential air fleet. Finally, Garba Shehu, presidential media ai...
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09Sep
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After ye have suffered a while – Femi Adesina – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAfter ye have suffered a while - Femi AdesinaNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Presidential media aide Femi Adesina in his fresh piece published through his official Facebook page appeals to Nigerians no to lose hope in the President Muhammadu Buhari&...
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09Sep
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Nigeria facing ‘a famine unlike any we have ever seen’ – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaNigeria facing 'a famine unlike any we have ever seen'News24 NigeriaMaiduguri - The whimpers from skeletally thin babies too weak to cry are a harbinger of worse things to come: A quarter of the children lucky enough to make it to...
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09Sep
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20 policemen arrested for misconduct in one week – Vanguard

Vanguard20 policemen arrested for misconduct in one weekVanguardLagos—The X-Squad unit of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 policemen from different divisions in the state over alleged misconduct and corrupt practices. This is as the Com...
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09Sep
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Soyinka faults security clamp down on BBOG campaigners – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperSoyinka faults security clamp down on BBOG campaignersThe Nation NewspaperNobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has faulted security operatives for attempting to clamp down on demonstrations by the Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG). Prof...
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09Sep
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How we can cut down cost of maintaining the legislature – Auwal Ibrahim – Vanguard

VanguardHow we can cut down cost of maintaining the legislature – Auwal IbrahimVanguardAUWAL Ibrahim is the executive director of the Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, one of the for nonprofit agencies actively involved in nurtur...
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09Sep
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Lalong says murderers of Plateau monarch will be arrested – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMLalong says murderers of Plateau monarch will be arrestedNAIJ.COMThe monarch, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was murdered in July with Sunday Wuyah, a police inspector, his wife, and his son, Shagari, on their way to Bokkos, in ...
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09Sep
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Four UNILAG students remanded in prison over cultism – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaFour UNILAG students remanded in prison over cultismNews24 NigeriaLagos - Four undergraduates of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), have been remanded in prison for allegedly being members of a secret cult known as Aloral Bucania, Nation r...
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09Sep
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FG declares Eid-el-Kabir celebrations on Sept. 12-13 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFG declares Eid-el-Kabir celebrations on Sept. 12-13NAIJ.COMWhat are the dates of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in September? What did secretary in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Muhammadu Maccido say about it? Read the article to learn the late...
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09Sep
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Benue’s N107bn: Court freezes suspects’ bank accounts – The Punch

The PunchBenue's N107bn: Court freezes suspects' bank accountsThe PunchThe Benue State Attorney general and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Mike Gusa, on Thursday said that an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court had ordered immediate freezing of the ban...
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08Sep
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Four Chibok Schoolgirls Among Newly Matriculated Students At AUN – Vanguard

VanguardFour Chibok Schoolgirls Among Newly Matriculated Students At AUNVanguardThe American University of Nigeria (AUN), on August 29, matriculated new intakes among whom were four out of the 24 Chibok girls who escaped from Boko Haram in 2014. Since ...
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08Sep
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#EdoDecides: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, others sign peace pact – News24 Nigeria

Vanguard#EdoDecides: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, others sign peace pactNews24 NigeriaBenin City - Despite the calls for the postponement of Saturday's governorship election in Edo State due to security concerns, the governorship candidate of the All Progre...
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08Sep
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Militants kill policeman in Lagos during gun battle – News24 Nigeria

National MirrorMilitants kill policeman in Lagos during gun battleNews24 NigeriaLagos - Suspected militants have killed a police sergeant identified as Solomon Oswmuze after a gun battle at Monkey Village, behind Iba Housing Estate, Lagos, Nation repor...
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08Sep
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Nigeria: At Last, Abia to Hold LG Poll – AllAfrica.com

TODAY.ngNigeria: At Last, Abia to Hold LG PollAllAfrica.comUmuahia — After many years of waiting, expectation and postponements it is now certain that the local government election would take place in Abia State within the last quarter of this year. ...
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08Sep
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Edo Poll: PDP is dead, we will bury the party on Saturday – Oshiomhole – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEdo Poll: PDP is dead, we will bury the party on Saturday – OshiomholeDaily Post NigeriaOutgoing Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is dead and the people of the state are p...
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08Sep
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2 Killed As Hausa, Fulani Communities Clash In Lagos – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership Newspapers2 Killed As Hausa, Fulani Communities Clash In LagosLeadership NewspapersAt least two persons were yesterday killed and many others injured in Lagos State, when members of the Hausa community clashed with their Fulani counterparts ...
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08Sep
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Airforce prepares special forces to counter terrorists attack on airports – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperAirforce prepares special forces to counter terrorists attack on airportsVanguardAbuja – The Nigerian Airforce has carried out a Counter terrorism simulation exercise inside the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with Special Fo...
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08Sep
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No conflict in powers of Attorney-General and EFCC to prosecute – The News

The NewsNo conflict in powers of Attorney-General and EFCC to prosecuteThe NewsLawyer and renowned anti-corruption campaigner, Okoi Obono-Obla is the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution in the office of the Attorney-General o...
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08Sep
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Troops arrest N/Delta militants, B/Haram leaders – Daily Trust

The PunchTroops arrest N/Delta militants, B/Haram leadersDaily TrustThe Nigerian Army yesterday said troops of the 4 Brigade in Abia State have arrested one Gabriel Ogbudje (an ex-militant leader) and the alleged leader of the “Otugas Fire Force”, ...
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08Sep
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Oshiomhole attacks PDP, says Osagie Ize-Iyamu was rusticated – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOshiomhole attacks PDP, says Osagie Ize-Iyamu was rusticatedNAIJ.COMEdo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have not been honest with the Edo people, regarding their gubernatorial candidate's cri...
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08Sep
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Jailbreaks: ‘Over 80% of prison inmates are awaiting trial’ – Vanguard

Daily TrustJailbreaks: 'Over 80% of prison inmates are awaiting trial'VanguardAbuja—The Centre for Crisis Communication, CCC, said yesterday that unless the federal government and relevant stakeholders do something urgent about the high numbe...
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08Sep
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Photos: Ibrahim Idris beams with smiles after confirmation as IGP – Vanguard

VanguardPhotos: Ibrahim Idris beams with smiles after confirmation as IGPVanguardNo doubt, Mr. Ibrahim Idris may be one of the happiest persons in Nigeria at the moment, following his confirmation as substantive Inspector General of Police, IGP, by the...
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08Sep
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Orubebe granted N10 million bail – Naija247news

Naija247newsOrubebe granted N10 million bailNaija247newsAccused of diverting N2.3 billion of public funds, a former minister, Godsday Orubebe, has been granted bail in the sum of N10 million. orubebe The Abuja High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Mr...
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