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17Aug

Diezanigate: Former PDP chairman refunds N6m to EFCC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDiezanigate: Former PDP chairman refunds N6m to EFCCDaily Post NigeriaChairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bagoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Andrew Adamu, has refunded N5 million out of the N12 million received. A...

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17Aug

Amnesty: JTF prevents Ex-militants from invading A’Ibom Govt House – Naija247news

Naija247newsAmnesty: JTF prevents Ex-militants from invading A'Ibom Govt HouseNaija247newsThe Joint Task Force comprising the military, riot policemen, the anti-bomb squad and others, on Tuesday prevented repentant militants from attacking the Akwa...

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17Aug

Former NYSC DG, APC loyalist, Buhari’s ally… Meet all 14 past PDP chairmen – TheCable

TheCableFormer NYSC DG, APC loyalist, Buhari's ally… Meet all 14 past PDP chairmenTheCableSince its inception in 1998, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has had 14 chairmen, both in acting and substantive capacity. Ahead of the convention to pro...

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17Aug

Nigeria is now highly fractured, Obasanjo warns – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigeria is now highly fractured, Obasanjo warnsNAIJ.COMFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is now at the highest moment of fracture since the civil war between 1967 and 1970. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. O...

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17Aug

Old woman allegedly caught with a dead baby in Lagos (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOld woman allegedly caught with a dead baby in Lagos (photos)NAIJ.COMA Facebook user, Kadiri Ismaila, has recounted how an old woman was spotted with a kidnapped dead baby in the Oshodi area of Lagos. After the old woman was apprehended, she wa...

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17Aug

No going back on our human development policies – Aregbesola – The Eagle Online

Nigeria TodayNo going back on our human development policies – AregbesolaThe Eagle OnlineThe Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday said there will be no going back on his government's human development policies as he launched the Os...

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17Aug

‘How Nigeria Failed To Develop Automobile Industry’ – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership Newspapers'How Nigeria Failed To Develop Automobile Industry'Leadership NewspapersPresident Muhammadu Buhari has lamented that Nigeria failed to develop on automobile initiatives started in Bauchi, Kaduna and Ibadan, and depended too...

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17Aug

Alleged Labour Sins: Imo govt tackles NLC – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged Labour Sins: Imo govt tackles NLCVanguardOWERRI—Imo State Government has challenged the Ayuba Wabba-led faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to publish the alleged labour sins of Rochas Okorocha or risk being seen or labelled ...

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17Aug

Trader arrested for naming pet dog ‘Buhari’ – Vanguard

VanguardTrader arrested for naming pet dog 'Buhari'VanguardSango-ota—A 30-year-old trader has been arrested by the police in Ogun state for naming his pet dog 'Buhari.' The trader, Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, of No 10, Omikunle Street, Sa...

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17Aug

Lagos to enforce regulation on ‘Kabu kabu’, others – Vanguard

P.M. NewsLagos to enforce regulation on 'Kabu kabu', othersVanguardLagos State Government yesterday said it would soon begin enforcement of the regulation of the mile-to-mile taxi system and eliminate unregistered cab operators, otherwise known...

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17Aug

Group petitions Buhari over ‘wanton looting’ of Kogi’s treasury – TheCable

TheCableGroup petitions Buhari over 'wanton looting' of Kogi's treasuryTheCableThe Concerned Citizens of Kogi State, a civil society organisation, has written a petition to President Muhammadu Buhari on the alleged wanton looting of the sta...

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17Aug

Thugs attack protesting council workers, journalists in Bayelsa – The Punch

The Nation NewspaperThugs attack protesting council workers, journalists in BayelsaThe PunchThere was pandemonium at the secretariat of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday as thugs descended heavily on workers protesting backlog of...

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17Aug

Justice minister to probe death of man in EFCC’s custody – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaJustice minister to probe death of man in EFCC's custodyNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has called for an independent inquiry into how a former Chief Protoco...

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17Aug

Stop conducting elections on Saturdays – Adventist Church begs INEC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaStop conducting elections on Saturdays - Adventist Church begs INECDaily Post NigeriaThe Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nigeria has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to stop conducting elections on Saturdays....

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17Aug

Undertaker jailed for raping, taking nude photos of 22-year-old woman – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaUndertaker jailed for raping, taking nude photos of 22-year-old womanDaily Post NigeriaFor raping and taking the nude pictures of a 23-year-old woman after drugging her, an undertaker, Sheriff Oyewole, 29, is to spend the next nine ye...

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17Aug

Top 4 shocking things Oba Akiolu has said – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTop 4 shocking things Oba Akiolu has saidNAIJ.COMOba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu who was born on October 29, 1943, is the incumbent traditional Oba of Lagos. He has been in the position since 2003. After his high school education, Ob...

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17Aug

Robbers attack CBN bullion van, kill 2 policemen, injure 3 others – Vanguard

The PunchRobbers attack CBN bullion van, kill 2 policemen, injure 3 othersVanguardArmed robbers on Tuesday attacked a bullion van belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at Hawan Kibo hills, near Riyom in Plateau, killing two policemen attached...

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16Aug

Former military ruler, Babangida, reveals ‘toughest job’ in Army – Premium Times

Premium TimesFormer military ruler, Babangida, reveals 'toughest job' in ArmyPremium TimesFormer Nigeria military head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has said that his toughest duty in the army was trekking from Enugu to Umuahia where he sustaine...

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16Aug

Kaduna govt to present 2017 budget in September – The Punch

The PunchKaduna govt to present 2017 budget in SeptemberThe PunchThe Kaduna State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Muhammed Abdullahi, said on Tuesday that the government had begun preparations for the 2017 budget which would be presented to the A...

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16Aug

My employer ordered relative to disfigure me with pressing iron – Housemaid cries out – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaMy employer ordered relative to disfigure me with pressing iron - Housemaid cries outDaily Post NigeriaA 16-year-old girl, Kemi Leole, reportedly brought from Cotonou, Benin Republic, by an undisclosed agent in January, to Nigeria, to...

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16Aug

We feel at home staying in Nigeria- Pakistani envoy – Vanguard

Daily TrustWe feel at home staying in Nigeria- Pakistani envoyVanguardThe High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Nigeria, Lieutenant General (Retd), Agha M. UmerFarooq, has stated that Pakistan's relationship with Nigeria has been...

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16Aug

Nigeria: Relief for Victims of Land Grabbers As Lagos Enacts Property Protection Law – AllAfrica.com

BuzzNigeria.comNigeria: Relief for Victims of Land Grabbers As Lagos Enacts Property Protection LawAllAfrica.comThe menace of land grabbers, notoriously known as Omonile, a group of hoodlums who claim to be members of legal or illegal family-owners, wi...

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16Aug

Nigeria: FBI to Aid Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism – AllAfrica.com

The Eagle OnlineNigeria: FBI to Aid Nigeria's Fight Against TerrorismAllAfrica.comAbuja — The government of the United States of America (USA) is set to bring in officials from its Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other security experts ...

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16Aug

2000 ‘illegal recruits” for Nigeria Immigration to be re-screened – TV360

TV3602000 'illegal recruits” for Nigeria Immigration to be re-screenedTV360The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has prevented dozens of Nigerians from leaving the shores of the country in a bid to join international terrorist groups. The Niger...

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16Aug

Edo 2016: INEC releases list of 41 accredited observer groups – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEdo 2016: INEC releases list of 41 accredited observer groupsDaily Post NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has accredited 41 observer groups to monitor the Sept. 10 governorship election in Edo. The a...

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16Aug

Nigeria: Modu Sheriff, a Curse to PDP, Must Be Kicked Out of Party – Fani-Kayode – AllAfrica.com

VanguardNigeria: Modu Sheriff, a Curse to PDP, Must Be Kicked Out of Party - Fani-KayodeAllAfrica.comFormer spokesperson to immediate past President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan's Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, said yesterday,...

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16Aug

My removal, act of God, says ex-JAMB registrar – Vanguard

VanguardMy removal, act of God, says ex-JAMB registrarVanguardIbadan—THE immediate past Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor, Dibu Ojerinde, has said his removal was not occasioned by rumoured ...

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16Aug

Maku denies link with Ombaste – Vanguard

VanguardMaku denies link with OmbasteVanguardFormer Minister of Information and National Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Mr. Labaran Maku, yesterday, raised alarm over alleged clandestine move by Nasarawa State Government to frame him...

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16Aug

Diezani Alison Madueke: EFCC declares ex minister’s ally wanted over $60m bribery – Pulse Nigeria

SaharaReporters.comDiezani Alison Madueke: EFCC declares ex minister's ally wanted over $60m briberyPulse NigeriaPeters is connected to the Northern Belt Gas Company Limited, a company that allegedly gave kickbacks to Diezani. The Economic and Fina...

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16Aug

Army send threat to trio wanted for new Chibok girls video – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMArmy send threat to trio wanted for new Chibok girls videoNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian army has said that Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil, two of the three Nigerians declared wanted by the military on Sunday in connection with Boko Haram have refused to c...

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16Aug

6 killed in another attack on Godogodo – Daily Trust

Daily Trust6 killed in another attack on GodogodoDaily TrustSix farmers were reportedly killed in Godogodo village of Jemaa local government of Kaduna State on Saturday. The incident happened two weeks after 11 persons were killed by suspected herdsmen...

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16Aug

Northern CAN blasts rogue group over pullout claim – Vanguard

Leadership NewspapersNorthern CAN blasts rogue group over pullout claimVanguardTHE umbrella body of Christians in the 19 northern states of Nigeria, yesterday, dissociated itself from reports that it had pulled out of the Christian Association of Niger...

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16Aug

ONDO GOV POLL: Muslims warn against imbalanced ticket – Vanguard

VanguardONDO GOV POLL: Muslims warn against imbalanced ticketVanguardAHEAD of the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, the state chapter of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, yesterday, threatened to mobilize against a...

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16Aug

Ize-Iyamu advises youth to remain eternally vigilant – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperIze-Iyamu advises youth to remain eternally vigilantThe Nation NewspaperThe Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has urged the youths, including students, to remain eternally vigilant as the September 10 governorship electi...

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16Aug

Amnesty: Benue cracks down on reneging beneficiaries – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAmnesty: Benue cracks down on reneging beneficiariesThe Nation NewspaperRight from the beginning, Governor Samuel Ortom made it clear that his amnesty programme which was a response to the dire insecurity situation which he met on g...

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16Aug

Troops repel Boko Haram attack – Vanguard

Troops repel Boko Haram attackVanguardNigerian troops have thwarted a Boko Haram attack in the country's volatile northeast, killing 16 insurgents while 12 soldiers were wounded, an army spokesman said Monday. Troops “successfully repelled” the...

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16Aug

APC is part of the corruption, Nigeria may explode – Cleric – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAPC is part of the corruption, Nigeria may explode - ClericNAIJ.COMDr. Sunday Ola Makinde, a former Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, is not happy with the current economic hardship that Nigeria is facing. Share on Facebook · S...

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16Aug

Jail-breaks: FG dismisses 23 prisons officers, suspends 11 – The Punch

The PunchJail-breaks: FG dismisses 23 prisons officers, suspends 11The PunchThe Federal Government has dismissed 23 prisons officers for alleged complicity in jail-breaks at Kuje Medium Security Prisons, Abuja and Koton-Karfe Prisons, Kogi, respectivel...

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15Aug

PDP crisis: Ali Modou-Sheriff Has A Point – Nigerian Observer

YNaijaPDP crisis: Ali Modou-Sheriff Has A PointNigerian ObserverAttempt by the Board of trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party to broker peace between Senator Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction and the National Caretaker committee of the party hit the rock...

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15Aug

President Buhari’s media aide, Justin Abuah dies at 57 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPresident Buhari's media aide, Justin Abuah dies at 57NAIJ.COMOne of the media aides in the presidential villa, Justin Onuorah Abuah has died at the age of 57. Abuah, who was Director of Information in the State House died on Sunday, August...

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15Aug

We have not pulled out of CAN, Northern CAN insists – Vanguard

NTA NewsWe have not pulled out of CAN, Northern CAN insistsVanguardKaduna – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and FCT, on Monday refuted media reports that they had pulled out of the mother body. Rev. Sunday Ibrahim...

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15Aug

Fayose reacts to rising consumer inflation, says Nigeria suffering from nepotism – Naija247news

Naija247newsFayose reacts to rising consumer inflation, says Nigeria suffering from nepotismNaija247newsThe country is in the “hands of wrong managers who do not know what to do. And out of nepotism, are not ready to be assisted by those who know,”...

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15Aug

Hajj: 3500 pilgrims depart from Sultan Abubakar, International Airport – Vanguard

Hajj: 3500 pilgrims depart from Sultan Abubakar, International AirportVanguardAlhaji Abubakar Kaoje , the Sokoto Zonal Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said on Monday that a total of 3, 500 pilgrims from the zone had bee...

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15Aug

Kaduna: El-Rufai vows to jail parents who refuse to send their children to school – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaKaduna: El-Rufai vows to jail parents who refuse to send their children to schoolDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has vowed to jail parents who fail to send their children to school in September. Speaking duri...

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15Aug

Nigeria: Falana – Inserting N100 Billion Constituency Projects in 2016 Budget, Clear Case of Forgery – AllAfrica.com

VanguardNigeria: Falana - Inserting N100 Billion Constituency Projects in 2016 Budget, Clear Case of ForgeryAllAfrica.comA human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, on Sunday said the decision of the National Assembly to unilaterally insert constituency pr...

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15Aug

Economic hardship: Kumuyi, Emmanuel predict hope for Nigeria – The News

The NewsEconomic hardship: Kumuyi, Emmanuel predict hope for NigeriaThe NewsGovernor Udom Emmanuel (left) with the General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi during the worship of the Governor at the International Bib...

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15Aug

Civil servant dies in EFCC’s custody after six hours – The Punch

The PunchCivil servant dies in EFCC's custody after six hoursThe PunchSusanne, the widow of the Chief Protocol Officer of the Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Desmond Nunugwo, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of killing he...

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15Aug

Buhari wants Nnamdi Kanu dead – IPOB cries out – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari wants Nnamdi Kanu dead - IPOB cries outNAIJ.COMThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has brought an allegation against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The group stated that the federal government wants to kill Nnamdi K...

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15Aug

Economy: Buhari is committed to inventing a new, prosperous Nigeria – Presidency – Vanguard

VanguardEconomy: Buhari is committed to inventing a new, prosperous Nigeria – PresidencyVanguardABUJA-The presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to inventing a new and prosperous Nigeria despite the current economic meltdown...

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15Aug

The Dawn heals and life moves on.

The Dawn heals and life moves on (Nature continues unspoilt) – A poem by David Finley. I sit all night – on this cold rock. The day then breaks – as new sun shines. My tears ignore – the crowing Cock. And I see not – the warming signs. The Dew of dawn’s – first

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15Aug

Imo sets to recruit 3000 civil servants – Daily Trust

Daily TrustImo sets to recruit 3000 civil servantsDaily TrustThe Imo State government is to recruit 3,000 civil servants to replace those who have retired from service over the years. Governor Rochas Okorocha dropped the hint in Owerri shortly before j...

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15Aug

DESOPADEC dying under Okowa, host communities allege – The Punch

The PunchDESOPADEC dying under Okowa, host communities allegeThe PunchOIL-bearing communities in Delta State on Sunday raised an alarm that the state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, is working underground to ground the activities of the Delta State Oil Produc...

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15Aug

Ondo poll: I have the right to support anyone — Tinubu – Vanguard

VanguardOndo poll: I have the right to support anyone — TinubuVanguardFormer governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has maintained that he reserves the right to back whoever he likes to emerge as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC...

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15Aug

Echoes of 1966 and the quest for nationhood – BusinessDay

BusinessDayEchoes of 1966 and the quest for nationhoodBusinessDayAll is not well with the soul of Nigeria. Unless we want to indulge in self-deceit we must acknowledge that our body politic is afflicted with a sickness – a sickness unto death. Of rec...

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15Aug

Ogun hosts first NUJ national summit – The Nation Newspaper

TODAY.ngOgun hosts first NUJ national summitThe Nation NewspaperOgun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun will host the first Annual National Summit of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ). Billed for August 16 and August 18, the summit in Abeokut...

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15Aug

5 killed, 5 injured in Third Mainland Bridge accident – Vanguard

Vanguard5 killed, 5 injured in Third Mainland Bridge accidentVanguardLAGOS—Five persons, including two children, were yesterday confirmed dead and five others injured in multiple auto accidents on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. Vanguard gathered...

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15Aug

Father recognises Chibok girl in new Boko Haram video – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFather recognises Chibok girl in new Boko Haram videoNAIJ.COMAccording to Yakubu, his daughter is Maida Yakubu, who was called upon by a Boko Haram member in the video to introduce herself. Maida Yakubu told the speaker she is an indigene of Ch...

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15Aug

Enugu Ghost Workers: Government Embarks On BVN-Backed Verification – Reports Afrique News

Reports Afrique NewsEnugu Ghost Workers: Government Embarks On BVN-Backed VerificationReports Afrique NewsThe Enugu State Government, in its efforts to checkmate ghost worker-syndrome in its public service, has directed the immediate biometric capture ...

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14Aug

Airforce to begin operation in south south – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAirforce to begin operation in south southNAIJ.COMThe Nigeria Air Force has revealed that its newest operation after decimating Boko Haram is to ensure peace in the south south. The region has recorded a renewed operation of militants, who have...

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14Aug

The PDP Template By Sonala Olumhense – SaharaReporters.com

Bella NaijaThe PDP Template By Sonala OlumhenseSaharaReporters.comOn February 16, 2015, Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigeria President and former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), publicly destroyed his party card. U...

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14Aug

Anyaoku proposes solution to Nigeria’s problem – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAnyaoku proposes solution to Nigeria's problemNAIJ.COMA lot of eminent Nigerians have been called on President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt the recommendation of the national conference which was held during the administration of Goodluck Jona...

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14Aug

Jibrin is lying, no money misappropriated in 2016 budget – Dogara – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJibrin is lying, no money misappropriated in 2016 budget - DogaraDaily Post NigeriaThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Saturday restated that no money was misappropriated, stolen or lost in the 2016 budge...

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14Aug

It’s stupid linking peaceful Jonathan to Avengers – Ex-president’s kinsmen – Daily Post Nigeria

TheCableIt's stupid linking peaceful Jonathan to Avengers - Ex-president's kinsmenDaily Post NigeriaYouths from former President Goodluck Jonathan's local government area of Ogbia in Bayelsa State has warned against linking Jonathan to the ...

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14Aug

Flood Prone States Adopt Measures To Avert Disaster – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersFlood Prone States Adopt Measures To Avert DisasterLeadership NewspapersRecently, the Nigerian meteorological Agency (NIMET) issued red alert to 11 States of Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Bornu, Cross River, Delta, Kaduna, Kwara, Nasar...

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14Aug

Three days to National convention: Defiant Sheriff unsettles PDP leaders – Vanguard

VanguardThree days to National convention: Defiant Sheriff unsettles PDP leadersVanguardThe panel, set up by the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to meet with Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who is laying claim to the office of t...

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14Aug

Police arrest woman for ‘breaking’ five-yr-old stepson’s legs, arms’ – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayPolice arrest woman for 'breaking' five-yr-old stepson's legs, arms'VanguardMen of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a housewife, Fatimoh Olanrewaju, for allegedly breaking the arms and legs of her five -year -old ste...

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14Aug

Buhari is building productive nation, says Oyegun – The Nation Newspaper

The PunchBuhari is building productive nation, says OyegunThe Nation NewspaperNational Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is building a country that will be productive and ...

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14Aug

We are repositioning NAN – Onanuga – The Eagle Online

Leadership NewspapersWe are repositioning NAN – OnanugaThe Eagle OnlineThe Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Bayo Onanuga, said the agency was being repositioned to meet global standard and be able to cope with the industry's chall...

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13Aug

Bayelsa Police Arrest Pedophile Who Raped Toddler To Death – SaharaReporters.com

The Eagle OnlineBayelsa Police Arrest Pedophile Who Raped Toddler To DeathSaharaReporters.comThe Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested Timidou Jephther, 20 years old, from the Akedei Community in Sagbama Local Government Area (LGA), who is accused ...

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13Aug

Three killed following Igbo, Hausa clash in Imo state – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThree killed following Igbo, Hausa clash in Imo stateNAIJ.COMThe police command in Imo state has said that three people have been killed following an inter-ethnic flare-up in the state. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. riot 1. File ...

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13Aug

Illegal Diesel Wells: Police Seal 10 Houses In Lagos – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersIllegal Diesel Wells: Police Seal 10 Houses In LagosLeadership NewspapersLagos State Government in the late hours of Friday sealed 10 houses located in two streets at Ilasamaja area of the state over discovery of illegal oil diesel...

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13Aug

Edo 2016: Why Obaseki is ahead of PDP and Ize-Iyamu – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEdo 2016: Why Obaseki is ahead of PDP and Ize-IyamuVanguardThe governorship ambition of Mr Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state received a great boost last Tuesday, when APC women...

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13Aug

Nigeria riven by new battles over scarce fertile land – Daily Mail

Reports Afrique NewsNigeria riven by new battles over scarce fertile landDaily MailNIMBO, Nigeria, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Muslim herdsmen fleeing Boko Haram jihadists and fast-spreading desertification in the north of Nigeria are clashing with Christian fa...

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13Aug

PDP Crisis: Why peace talks may crumble – Sheriff – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaPDP Crisis: Why peace talks may crumble - SheriffPulse NigeriaHe said that his faction will not agree on anything that would undermine its integrity and political interests. Published: 3 minutes ago; Dimeji Akinloye. Print; eMail. search. ...

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13Aug

Security guard shoots man to death over N500 – The Punch

The PunchSecurity guard shoots man to death over N500The PunchMilitary personnel and policemen on Friday prevented an irate mob from setting ablaze a filling station in Onitsha, Anambra, after a security guard shot dead a middle-aged man over N500. The...

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12Aug

Armenian Youth is very active and can contribute to solving global issues – UN Representative – Armenpress.am

Armenpress.amArmenian Youth is very active and can contribute to solving global issues – UN RepresentativeArmenpress.amYEREVAN, AUGUST 12, ARMENPRESS. The “International Youth Day” event, which was held in the UN Office in Armenia on August 12, a...

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12Aug

48-year-old man defiles baby – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM48-year-old man defiles babyNAIJ.COMA 48-year-old man, Emmanuel Magbatie, allegedly raped an 18-month-old baby at 23, Adebayo Street in Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Magbatie who was paraded alongside other notorious suspects, at the Lagos Stat...

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12Aug

Electoral fraud: NHRC indicts INEC, Iwu, Osunbor, others – Vanguard

VanguardElectoral fraud: NHRC indicts INEC, Iwu, Osunbor, othersVanguardABUJA – The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Thursday, released list of persons, government institutions and security agencies it said were involved in widespread elect...

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12Aug

Nigeria: Nahco to Handle 204 Flights for Hajj – AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Nahco to Handle 204 Flights for HajjAllAfrica.comThe Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) is playing pivotal role in the airlift of pilgrims to the Holy Land as it is facilitating the ongoing airlift of thousands of pilgrims ...

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12Aug

DSS Blocks Lawmaker From Traveling To US, Confiscates His Passport – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comDSS Blocks Lawmaker From Traveling To US, Confiscates His PassportSaharaReporters.comSunday Karim, a member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, is currently being prevented by the State Security Service from boarding a f...

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12Aug

Insurgents Planting Explosives On Troops’ Main Supply Route Arrested – Army – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaInsurgents Planting Explosives On Troops' Main Supply Route Arrested – ArmyInformation NigeriaBoko Haram-suspects Troops on operation Layifa Dole in Borno State have arrested four fleeing Boko Haram members discovered to be pla...

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12Aug

Rethinking the Nigerian youth – TheCable

TheCableRethinking the Nigerian youthTheCableThe potential of Nigeria's youth population is arguably contradictory: on the one side, there are pockets of shinning stars; on the other, a largely untapped resource. But there is growing evidence that ...

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12Aug

We are embarking on “Buy Nigeria Campaign” – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayWe are embarking on “Buy Nigeria Campaign'' – Lai MohammedVanguardAbuja – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the ministry will soon embark on “Buy Nigeria Campaign'' to raise...

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12Aug

APC: ‘Buhari, give youths appointments’ – Party chieftain tells president – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaAPC: 'Buhari, give youths appointments' - Party chieftain tells presidentPulse NigeriaAn APC chieftain has criticized the appointment of less than 10 per cent youths into public offices by President Muhammadu Buhari. Published: 11....

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12Aug

Shi’ites reject judicial commission report, say outcome pre-determined – Daily Trust

Daily TrustShi'ites reject judicial commission report, say outcome pre-determinedDaily TrustA section of members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria trek from Kaduna to Zaria to mark Arba'een day in Kaduna . The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), al...

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12Aug

FG set to create 6000 jobs – Naija247news

Naija247newsFG set to create 6000 jobsNaija247newsThe Federal Government is set to create 6000 direct new jobs as part of efforts to commemorate this year's International Youth Day, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Student...

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12Aug

Fani-Kayode says Jonathan’s predictions have come to pass – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFani-Kayode says Jonathan's predictions have come to passNAIJ.COMThe spokesperson of the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation in the 2015 general election, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the former president as a prophet for makin...

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12Aug

Nigeria’s Borno State, Boko Haram’s Birthplace, to Censor Islamic Preaching – Newsweek

NewsweekNigeria's Borno State, Boko Haram's Birthplace, to Censor Islamic PreachingNewsweekNigeria's Borno state, where Boko Haram launched its armed insurgency, has set up a regulatory body to monitor and censor Islamic preaching. State go...

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12Aug

Fayose signs MOU with artisans in Ekiti state – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFayose signs MOU with artisans in Ekiti stateNAIJ.COMThe Ekiti state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with artisans in an effort to boost the economy of the state. Governor Ayodele Fayose signed the MoU with members of ...

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12Aug

Gunmen storms university in Benue state, kills lecturer – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGunmen storms university in Benue state, kills lecturerNAIJ.COMThe University of Mkar, Mkar (UMM), Benue state was thrown into shock and mourning yesterday, August 11 when unknown gunmen stormed the university community and assassinated a senio...

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12Aug

Kano bars 16 pregnant intending pilgrims from hajj – The Punch

TheCableKano bars 16 pregnant intending pilgrims from hajjThe PunchThe Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has barred16 female intending pilgrims, discovered to be pregnant, from performing 2016 Hajj. This was made known on Thursday in Kano by the Execut...

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12Aug

Nsukka Jail Break: 6 escapees re-arrested – Vanguard

VanguardNsukka Jail Break: 6 escapees re-arrestedVanguardNSUKKA—The number of inmates that escaped from Nsukka prisons , Enugu state in the early hours of Tuesday morning has allegedly risen to 25 while six of the fleeing inmates have been arrested i...

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12Aug

Nigeria’s suddenly a poor country — Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria's suddenly a poor country — BuhariVanguardABUJA— President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, that Nigerians were suffering today because of the sudden drop in the price of crude oil in the international market. Buhari. The Presi...

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12Aug

In Delta: ‘Nigerians would die of hunger if Jonathan remained in power’ – APC Chieftain – Pulse Nigeria

VanguardIn Delta: 'Nigerians would die of hunger if Jonathan remained in power' - APC ChieftainPulse NigeriaErue was reacting to the statement made by the PDP Chairman in the state, Kingsley Esiso, who blamed the current hardship in the country...

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12Aug

When Abraham, Akeredolu, othres jostle for APC ticket – Vanguard

VanguardWhen Abraham, Akeredolu, othres jostle for APC ticketVanguardPolitical pundits are of the view that the election is expected to make or mar the political dynasty of Governor Olusegun Mimiko. Both the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All P...

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12Aug

The failed Akoko agenda and matters arising – The Nation Newspaper

The failed Akoko agenda and matters arisingThe Nation NewspaperThe glaring and inexcusable failure of the political elites in Akoko Land to present an agreeable, acceptable and preferred governorship aspirant out of the about 10 aspirants from the Akok...

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12Aug

Lai Mohammed: ‘People are killed in your country weekly,’ Minister replies US – Pulse Nigeria

Information NigeriaLai Mohammed: 'People are killed in your country weekly,' Minister replies USPulse NigeriaMinister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has condemned a United States report which declared 20 Nigerian states "u...

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12Aug

How I paid pension owed by PDP government – Oshiomhole – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMHow I paid pension owed by PDP government - OshiomholeNAIJ.COMComrade Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday, August 11 stated that his government offset the eight year gratuity and pensions arrears not paid by the People's Democratic Pa...

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12Aug

Man dumps father’s corpse in septic tank – Vanguard

VanguardMan dumps father's corpse in septic tankVanguardASABA-THE Delta State Police Command, has arrested a 37 years old man, Mr Chukwuma Udenwa in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State for dumping his father's corpse in...

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11Aug

KAI officials clash with soldiers in Ojuelegba, Lagos (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMKAI officials clash with soldiers in Ojuelegba, Lagos (photos)NAIJ.COMSome Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) officials were involved in a confrontation with some men of the Nigerian army at Ojuelegba bus-stop in Lagos. Share on Facebook · ...

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