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26Jul
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Saraki gives Marafa and Tinubu new posts – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSaraki gives Marafa and Tinubu new postsNAIJ.COMHave you heard the last news from Nigerian Senate? Who got new posts and why did it happen? Learn more about it in this article! Ask Naij. leaderships Saraki. There is some exciting news from the ...
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26Jul
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Budget padding: I ‘ve been vindicated – Obasanjo – Vanguard

VanguardBudget padding: I 've been vindicated – ObasanjoVanguardABUJA – Sequel to the current gory allegations of corrupt practices in National Assembly precisely the House of Representatives, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated earli...
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25Jul
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Regional armies struggle in last push against Boko Haram – Reuters

ReutersRegional armies struggle in last push against Boko HaramReutersDIFFA, Niger "You'll all be able to go home soon. Boko Haram is nearly finished," Niger's Interior Minister Mohamed Bazoum told a crowd of refugees seated quietly o...
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25Jul
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Ize-Iyamu reveals how Lucky Igbinedion aided Oshiomhole’s emergence as Governor – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIze-Iyamu reveals how Lucky Igbinedion aided Oshiomhole's emergence as GovernorDaily Post NigeriaThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate for the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has asked governor Adams Os...
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25Jul
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Why IBB overthrew me in 1985, Buhari speaks – Newspaper Review – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy IBB overthrew me in 1985, Buhari speaks - Newspaper ReviewNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari has spoken out on why he was overthrown by General Ibrahim Babangida and General Aliyu Gusau. Ekiti Assembly members numbering about nine are curre...
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25Jul
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BREAKING: Edo Speaker steps down – The Punch

The PunchBREAKING: Edo Speaker steps downThe PunchMrs. Elizabeth Ativie, the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, has stepped down from the role. She was replaced by the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, by 18 out of the 24 members of the House a...
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25Jul
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August 1 is the day! Avengers issue warning to south east, south south indigenes – NAIJ.COM

The PunchAugust 1 is the day! Avengers issue warning to south east, south south indigenesNAIJ.COMA group, Adaka Boro Avengers has warned south east and south south people to return back to the region as a date has been set for the declaration of the Ni...
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25Jul
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Ekweremadu dares APC, says he won’t quit as Saraki’s deputy – News24 Nigeria

The PunchEkweremadu dares APC, says he won't quit as Saraki's deputyNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has said he will not resign from the office despite the insistence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) tha...
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25Jul
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Melaye and Tinubu saga: He who has no sin, let him cast the first stone – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMelaye and Tinubu saga: He who has no sin, let him cast the first stoneNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Remi Tinubu, wife of former Lagos state governor, had accused Melaye of assaulting her verbally during an executive session of the Senate last wee...
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25Jul
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Oyo Immigration rescues 131 kids from traffickers – National Mirror

Nigeria TodayOyo Immigration rescues 131 kids from traffickersNational MirrorOyo State Command of Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, has reunited not less than 56 children with their parents out of a total 131 children and minors rescued. State Comptro...
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25Jul
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Gunmen kidnap RCCG pastor during service in Lagos – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGunmen kidnap RCCG pastor during service in LagosDaily Post NigeriaThere was confusion in a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at Santos bus stop in the Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Sunday after some gunmen walked in an...
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25Jul
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Why I chained, starved my son for months – Cele pastor – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy I chained, starved my son for months – Cele pastorDaily Post NigeriaFrancis Taiwo, a Celestial Church of Christ pastor has explained why he starved and kept his nine-year-old son in chains for months. DAILY POST recalls that the...
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25Jul
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Economy will improve with increased access to technology – Osinbajo – Daily Trust

Daily TrustEconomy will improve with increased access to technology – OsinbajoDaily TrustNigeria's economy will do well with increased access and application of technology in the country, the Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo, has said. He spoke...
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25Jul
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Former Kano deputy gov Magaji Abdullahi dies at 69 – Daily Trust

Daily TrustFormer Kano deputy gov Magaji Abdullahi dies at 69Daily TrustKano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, with his deputy Prof. Hafiz Abubakar and other government officials attended the funeral prayers for former Deputy Governor of Kano ...
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25Jul
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PDP wins Kogi East re-run, as Gov Bello hails Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardPDP wins Kogi East re-run, as Gov Bello hails BuhariVanguardLOKOJA— A former Chief of Air Staff, AVM Isaac Alfa of Peoples Democratic Party, Party, PDP, was, yesterday, been declared winner of Kogi East Senatorial re-run election held on Satu...
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25Jul
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Bola Ige: Police move to unravel financiers – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayBola Ige: Police move to unravel financiersVanguardAbuja — As investigation into the re-opened, unresolved murder of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, continues, the Special Investigative ...
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25Jul
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Reps step up dirty fight over Budget 2016 scandal – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperReps step up dirty fight over Budget 2016 scandalThe Nation NewspaperHouse Speaker Yakubu Dogara dropped former Appropriation Committee chair Abdulmumin Jibrin following pressure from members, it was learnt at the weekend. Members a...
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25Jul
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Borno workers to return to liberated council areas – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperBorno workers to return to liberated council areasThe Nation NewspaperThe government of Borno State has directed civil servants in the 10 local government areas liberated by the military to return to work. The Commissioner for Local...
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25Jul
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Budget padding: SERAP asks EFCC to probe Dogara, others – The Punch

The PunchBudget padding: SERAP asks EFCC to probe Dogara, othersThe PunchA rights advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, said anti-graft agencies must investigate the allegation of attempted budget padding levelled agains...
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25Jul
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Ondo poll: How far can Jegede go? – The Nation Newspaper

The PunchOndo poll: How far can Jegede go?The Nation NewspaperOndo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Eyitayo Jedege (SAN) has resigned his appointment to pursue his governorship ambition. Correspondent DAMISI OJO examines his chances ...
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25Jul
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RRS nabs two robbers, recovers gun, loot – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineRRS nabs two robbers, recovers gun, lootThe Eagle OnlineThe operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two armed robbers in two separate incidences in Ikotun and Olodi-Apapa areas of the State. Th...
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25Jul
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Nuhu Ribadu and the Oriki of the Internet, By Pius Adesanmi – Naija247news

Naija247newsNuhu Ribadu and the Oriki of the Internet, By Pius AdesanmiNaija247newsA final word of advice to this Nigerian. Your great weakness notwithstanding, you still rank among one our best. You still have a lot to give Nigeria. I'll take your...
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24Jul
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Religious crisis: Fight only those who stand against your worship – Sultan charges Muslims – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMReligious crisis: Fight only those who stand against your worship - Sultan charges MuslimsNAIJ.COMAlhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto has urged Muslims in Nigeria to shun violence even as they try to keep in line with the tenets of ...
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24Jul
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SERAP to Dogara: Refer N40bn budget padding allegation to EFCC, ICPC for investigation – Vanguard

SERAP to Dogara: Refer N40bn budget padding allegation to EFCC, ICPC for investigationVanguardThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to “urgently refer to the E...
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24Jul
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PDP convention: Will Sheriff, Makarfi close ranks? – Daily Trust

Daily TrustPDP convention: Will Sheriff, Makarfi close ranks?Daily TrustBy Saawua Terzungwe | Publish Date: Jul 24 2016 5:00AMThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still neck-deep in leadership crisis but August 17, has been proposed by the Senator Ahm...
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24Jul
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Plot to overthrow Buhari: DSS arrests alleged mastermind – Vanguard

VanguardPlot to overthrow Buhari: DSS arrests alleged mastermindVanguardThe Department of State Security Service, DSS, yesterday, unveiled the Niger Delta militant, who allegedly threatened to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari and bomb key public in...
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24Jul
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Killers of RCCG preacher will not go unpublished – FG – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaKillers of RCCG preacher will not go unpublished - FGDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday vowed that the killers of Redeemed Christian Church of God preacher, Eunice Elisha Olawale, in Kubwa area of the Federal Ca...
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24Jul
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Sabon Gari market razed by fire in Kano – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSabon Gari market razed by fire in KanoDaily Post NigeriaAn early morning inferno on Saturday destroyed shops at Sabon-Gari Market, Kano, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. This is the second fire incident in the last four months, wi...
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24Jul
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GOOD NEWS! Missing soldiers found days after battle with Boko Haram – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGOOD NEWS! Missing soldiers found days after battle with Boko HaramNAIJ.COMThe soldiers went missing in an ambush laid against them by the insurgents at Guro Gongon on July 20, 2016, according to the military. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said ...
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23Jul
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Army confirms 3 officers, 16 soldiers missing in operation – Nigerian Observer

Nigerian ObserverArmy confirms 3 officers, 16 soldiers missing in operationNigerian ObserverMaiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Friday said 16 soldiers were missing after an operation to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in Gongon village in A...
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23Jul
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Fayose: I will not keep quiet – Governor says – Pulse Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperFayose: I will not keep quiet – Governor saysPulse NigeriaFayose said he is being persecuted because of his vocal stance against the bad decisions and practises of the current administration. Published: 23.07.2016; Chika Ebuzor. P...
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23Jul
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Don’t fight,force anyone to join Islam, Sultan warns Muslims – Vanguard

VanguardDon't fight,force anyone to join Islam, Sultan warns MuslimsVanguardSa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has on Friday warned Muslims against fighting even when t...
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23Jul
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MasterwebNews 23/7/16 – Recession: Nigerian Economy Cannot Improve So Long As Godwin Emefiele Remains In … – Nigeria Master Web

Nigeria Master WebMasterwebNews 23/7/16 - Recession: Nigerian Economy Cannot Improve So Long As Godwin Emefiele Remains In ...Nigeria Master Web... [ Masterweb Reports: Dr. Pergerino Brimah reports ] - It's a mystery how Goodluck Jonathan's app...
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23Jul
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Impeachment process against me selfish – Gov. Yari – Daily Trust

Daily TrustImpeachment process against me selfish – Gov. YariDaily TrustBy joshua_odeyemi@yahoo.co.uk | Publish Date: Jul 23 2016 12:30PM“There has never been any bill brought to me by the House of Assembly that l did not assent to nor have l ever ...
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23Jul
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NFF says FIFA president to visit Abuja only – Naija247news

Naija247newsNFF says FIFA president to visit Abuja onlyNaija247newsAbuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday released the itinerary of FIFA President Gianni Infantino who is due in Nigeria on Sunday, indicating he would now visit only A...
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23Jul
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Dasuki’s N1.3b: Omisore finally surrenders; issues confession – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDasuki's N1.3b: Omisore finally surrenders; issues confessionNAIJ.COMDasuki served as a security adviser during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan and has been in detention following investigation from the EFCC that revealed he had mis...
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23Jul
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Why we kidnapped Lagos monarch — Abductors – Vanguard

VanguardWhy we kidnapped Lagos monarch — AbductorsVanguardBarely a week after a Lagos traditional ruler, Oniba of Iba Town, Oba Yushau Oseni was kidnapped in his palace, his abductors have explained the reason behind their action, just as they contac...
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23Jul
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Abia governorship tussle: Ogah’s certificate of return fake, says PDP – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAbia governorship tussle: Ogah's certificate of return fake, says PDPThe Nation NewspaperThe Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the certificate of return given to Dr Uche Ogah by the South ...
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23Jul
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Troops welfare: Army to review fees in command schools – Vanguard

VanguardTroops welfare: Army to review fees in command schoolsVanguardThe Nigerian Army has commenced the process of downward review of school fees paid in Command schools as part of measures to boost the morale of its personnel. Army. The Chief of Arm...
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23Jul
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Lagosians should celebrate; read what Gov Ambode plans to do in just six months – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMLagosians should celebrate; read what Gov Ambode plans to do in just six monthsNAIJ.COMLagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday, July 22 made his total determination make Lagos greater known. Governor Ambode said he will see to the actua...
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23Jul
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Dry holiday for legislators – Vanguard

VanguardDry holiday for legislatorsVanguardNews that the National Assembly has again proceeded on recess is bound to raise dust among hardworking Nigerians. Why should men who sit for a few hours between Tuesday and Thursday be so adapted to holidays i...
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23Jul
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Couple arrested, arraigned for impersonating Tinubu – News24 Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperCouple arrested, arraigned for impersonating TinubuNews24 NigeriaLagos - A couple has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly impersonating former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu to commit fraud, Vanguard reports. The cou...
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23Jul
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Ondo poll: PDP elders reject central candidacy as Attorney-General resigns for guber race – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOndo poll: PDP elders reject central candidacy as Attorney-General resigns for guber raceDaily Post NigeriaSome elders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from North and South senatorial districts in Ondo State have vowed to shun th...
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23Jul
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Senate Passes Railway Bill – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONSenate Passes Railway BillCHANNELS TELEVISIONSenate, Railway The Senate has passed the Repeal and Re-enactment Bill of 1955 Nigerian Railway Corporation Act. After a clause by clause consideration of the report of the Senate Committe...
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23Jul
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Three fake pastors dupe woman of N26,000 under guise of miracle in Lagos – Daily Post Nigeria

Information NigeriaThree fake pastors dupe woman of N26,000 under guise of miracle in LagosDaily Post NigeriaAn Igbosere Magistrate's Court sitting in Lagos state on Thursday arraigned three self-acclaimed pastors for allegedly obtaining N26, 000 u...
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22Jul
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Just In: Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba demand N500m ransom – YNaija

YNaijaJust In: Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba demand N500m ransomYNaijaKidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, have demanded a N500m ransom from his family, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The kidnappers besieged the monarch'...
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22Jul
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Hijab: Sultan hails court judgement – The Nation Newspaper

VanguardHijab: Sultan hails court judgementThe Nation NewspaperPresident General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muahammad Saad Abubakar has hailed the Appeal Court verdict on use of hijab for Muslim fem...
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22Jul
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FG assures workers of regular payment of salaries – The News

The NewsFG assures workers of regular payment of salariesThe NewsThe Federal Government on Thursday dismissed insinuation in some quarters that it would not be able to pay its workers' monthly salaries from October due to current economic and finan...
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22Jul
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What Senate left pending as they embark on 8 weeks recess – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhat Senate left pending as they embark on 8 weeks recessNAIJ.COMSenate on Thursday, July 21, embarked on recess without screening Mr Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the 47 amb...
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22Jul
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FACT CHECK: President Buhari’s claims are untrue; he favours Northerners in his appointment – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFACT CHECK: President Buhari's claims are untrue; he favours Northerners in his appointmentNAIJ.COMOn Sunday, July 17, 2016, presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, went on Channels Television to speak to Nigerians on the appointments so far ...
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22Jul
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Again, EFCC moves against freed Ayo Fayose’s aide – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAgain, EFCC moves against freed Ayo Fayose's aideNAIJ.COMThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described the bail granted an aide to the governor of Ekiti state Ayo Fayose as “shocking”. The spokesperson to the EFFC Wi...
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22Jul
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11 die as commercial bus explodes in Lagos – The Punch

The Punch11 die as commercial bus explodes in LagosThe PunchScene of a crash at Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos ... on Thursday. Photo: LASEMA. Afeez Hanafi. About 11 persons were killed on Thursday after a commercial bus with 14 p...
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22Jul
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Abuja-Kaduna railway: Passengers ambush Amaechi, this is what they forced him to do – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAbuja-Kaduna railway: Passengers ambush Amaechi, this is what they forced him to doNAIJ.COMThe federal government was ambushed by passengers of Abuja-Kaduna rail line on Thursday, July 21. This happened when Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Tran...
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22Jul
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PDP must avoid going from frying pan to fire – Bode George – Vanguard

VanguardPDP must avoid going from frying pan to fire – Bode GeorgeVanguardLagos – A chieftain of the PDP, Chief Olabode George, said in Lagos on Thursday that appointing a credible person as national chairman of the party would determine the perfor...
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22Jul
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Curfew in Bokkos as police trail monarch’s killers – Daily Trust

Daily TrustCurfew in Bokkos as police trail monarch's killersDaily TrustThe Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has ordered DIG operations Joshach Habilla to proceed to Plateau state to bring killers of Chief Lazarus Agaie, the traditio...
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22Jul
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We didn’t pull out of CAN— Northern Christians – Vanguard

TODAY.ngWe didn't pull out of CAN— Northern ChristiansVanguardABUJA—NORTHERN Christians, yesterday, debunked insinuations that they had pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over controversy that trailed the just-concluded CA...
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22Jul
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22 teenagers arrested for robbery, cultism in Lagos – Vanguard

Vanguard22 teenagers arrested for robbery, cultism in LagosVanguardOperatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of Lagos State Police Command have arrested 22 teenagers for robbery, stealing and cultism. The teenage robbery suspects. Commander RRS, Tun...
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22Jul
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Sex scandal: US Ambassador has no evidence – Minister – Vanguard

VanguardSex scandal: US Ambassador has no evidence – MinisterVanguardABUJA — THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, said, yesterday, that there had been no sufficient evidence to prove that the three members of the House of Representativ...
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22Jul
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Saraki waves olive branch, names Tinubu, others committee heads – The Punch

The PunchSaraki waves olive branch, names Tinubu, others committee headsThe PunchThe Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for the first time since 2015, bowed to the wish of the Senate Unity Forum on the composition of committees in the upper chamber. The ...
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22Jul
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It’s official: Economy in recession – FG – Vanguard

VanguardIt's official: Economy in recession – FGVanguardABUJA— MINISTER of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, yesterday, painted a gloomy picture of the economy when she appeared before the Senate, saying the country was already in recession. This cam...
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22Jul
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11 dead, three injured in Lagos auto crash – Vanguard

Vanguard11 dead, three injured in Lagos auto crashVanguardLAGOS—Three females and eight males died when a 14-seater commercial bus had brake failure, somersaulted and burst into flame at about 5p.m. yesterday at Otedola Bridge end of the Lagos-Ibadan...
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22Jul
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House Of Reps Member Passes Away – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comHouse Of Reps Member Passes Away360Nobs.comA member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewale Oluwatayo, who is representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency, Lagos State, is dead. Member of the House of Representatives, Adewale Oluwatayo is de...
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22Jul
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Oodua Peoples Congress issued an ultimatum to Niger Delta Avengers – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOodua Peoples Congress issued an ultimatum to Niger Delta AvengersNAIJ.COMOodua Peoples Congress seems to be fed up with latest Niger Delta Avengers attacks. The leader of The OPC sends an ultimatum to militants who threaten Lagos state. Ask Na...
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21Jul
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One Person Dead, 5 Injured As Fresh Attack Ensued In Plateau State – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comOne Person Dead, 5 Injured As Fresh Attack Ensued In Plateau State360Nobs.comIn protest of the murder of the traditional ruler of Bokko Local Government Area, Plateau state, a fresh attack has ensued as soldiers serving with the Special Task...
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21Jul
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Nigerian governors meet behind closed-door in Abuja, this is what they discussed – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian governors meet behind closed-door in Abuja, this is what they discussedNAIJ.COMAfter the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, July 20, the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) met behind closed-doors at the old banquet hall of...
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21Jul
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APC, Oshiomhole planning to rig Edo guber election–PDP – Vanguard

VanguardAPC, Oshiomhole planning to rig Edo guber election–PDPVanguardThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has raised the alarm that the the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Governor Adams Oshiomhole was working on a plan to r...
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21Jul
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Senate urges Nigerian Government to release funds for IDPs – TV360

TV360Senate urges Nigerian Government to release funds for IDPsTV360The Senate has urged the Nigerian Government to release funds to support the basic needs of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria. This comes following a report from the United Natio...
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21Jul
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Revealed, real reason Dogara sacked chairman of appropriation committee – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRevealed, real reason Dogara sacked chairman of appropriation committeeNAIJ.COMHonorable Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker, House of Representatives has removed the Chairman of the committee on appropriation, Mr Abdulmumin Jibrin. The Punch reports th...
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21Jul
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Touching: Late Stephen Keshi set to be buried – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTouching: Late Stephen Keshi set to be buriedNAIJ.COMThe burial arrangements for late Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi have been made public. A member of the burial committee, who is also the Delta state commissioner for information Patrick Uka...
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21Jul
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Ribadu to politicians: Stop politicising Buhari’s anti-corruption fight – Vanguard

VanguardRibadu to politicians: Stop politicising Buhari's anti-corruption fightVanguardPioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned Nigerians to desist from politicising the current wave of anti-corrupti...
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21Jul
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Nigerian military arrests top associates of Tompolo – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigerian military arrests top associates of TompoloNAIJ.COMA report by Vanguard indicates that the Nigerian military have arrested suspected associates of ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, in Warri, Delta state. Share on...
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21Jul
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Mimiko: APC Chieftain accuses Governor of misappropriating N400bn state funds – Pulse Nigeria

SaharaReporters.comMimiko: APC Chieftain accuses Governor of misappropriating N400bn state fundsPulse NigeriaMimiko described Ekungba's allegations as a figment of his imagination, saying it is typical of APC members, who he said are trying hard to...
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21Jul
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Don’t blame herdsmen for murder of Plateau traditional ruler – Sultan – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDon't blame herdsmen for murder of Plateau traditional ruler – SultanNAIJ.COMThe Saf Ron Kulere, Chief Lazarus Agai, was coming back home from his farm when unknown gunmen opened fire on him, his wife and security aide. All three died of ...
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21Jul
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N23bn cash: How we shared N500m poll booty – Bauchi dep speaker, 2 others – Vanguard

SaharaReporters.comN23bn cash: How we shared N500m poll booty – Bauchi dep speaker, 2 othersVanguardAbuja—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, heard how three prominent members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bauchi S...
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21Jul
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Inspector ‘rapes’ 15-year-old girl at gunpoint – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperInspector 'rapes' 15-year-old girl at gunpointThe Nation NewspaperThe family of a teenager in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has accused a police inspector attached to Mkpat Enin Division of defiling its...
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21Jul
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Shocking! Family reportedly feeds day-old baby to dog – Pulse Nigeria

VanguardShocking! Family reportedly feeds day-old baby to dogPulse NigeriaFamily of five feed day-old baby to dog in a bid to save their family from the shame of an unwanted child. Published: 2 minutes ago; Vwovwe Egbo. Print; eMail · Day-old ba...
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21Jul
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NLC, TUC gives Bello 30-day ultimatum to pay Kogi workers’ salary arrears – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNLC, TUC gives Bello 30-day ultimatum to pay Kogi workers' salary arrearsDaily Post NigeriaOrganised labour on Wednesday gave the Kogi State Government a 30-day ultimatum to pay the seven-month salary owed workers or face a strike...
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21Jul
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Aviation fuel scarcity: NCAA advises airlines to scale down operations – The News

The NewsAviation fuel scarcity: NCAA advises airlines to scale down operationsThe NewsThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised domestic airlines to scale down their flight operations following the lingering scarcity of Jet A1, popularly...
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21Jul
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Oritsejafor recalls most challenging period as Ayokunle takes over CAN leadership – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineOritsejafor recalls most challenging period as Ayokunle takes over CAN leadershipThe Eagle OnlineSpeaking before handing over to his successor, Dr. Supo Samson Ayokunle, outgoing President of CAN and Founder of the Word of Life Bible Ch...
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21Jul
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What this minister has said about Nigerians will make you shed tears – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhat this minister has said about Nigerians will make you shed tearsNAIJ.COMChief Audu Ogbeh, the minister of agriculture and natural resources on Wednesday, July 20, admitted that there is “serious shortage of foods” in diverse parts of th...
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20Jul
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We are ready to surrender our assets, loots to avoid jail, Metuh, Amosu, Umar tell EFCC – Naija247news

Naija247newsWe are ready to surrender our assets, loots to avoid jail, Metuh, Amosu, Umar tell EFCCNaija247newsThree of those on trial for alleged corruption are eager to return their “loot” for freedom. They want to refund cash and surrender prope...
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20Jul
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Atiku reacts as Ribadu decamps to APC – Naija247news

Naija247newsAtiku reacts as Ribadu decamps to APCNaija247newsThe former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman got a letter from Adamawa State chapter of the party seeking his return to the party. He is going to be readmitted with a f...
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20Jul
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Chibok girls deserve ‘Justice of rescue’ – Ezekwesili tells Buhari – TV360

TV360Chibok girls deserve 'Justice of rescue' – Ezekwesili tells BuhariTV360On the night of 14–15 April 2014, 276 female students were kidnapped from the Government Secondary School in the town of Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria. Former Mini...
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Saraki Refuse to Release N/Assembly Budget Details – Naija247news

Naija247newsSaraki Refuse to Release N/Assembly Budget DetailsNaija247newsSenate President Bukola Saraki has failed to make public the budget breakdown of the National Assembly despite several promises to do so over the past few months. Senator Saraki ...
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Abia INEC commissioner detained over Diezani election bribe – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaAbia INEC commissioner detained over Diezani election bribeNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Abia State, Sylvester Ezeani, for his alleged role in the N2...
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This ex-Senate president makes shocking revelation – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThis ex-Senate president makes shocking revelationNAIJ.COMMaking this revelation when a delegation of the board of trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a solidarity visit to the party's Senate caucus at the National Assembly ...
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Group says Nigerian Senate supporting Melaye against Tinubu – TV360

TV360Group says Nigerian Senate supporting Melaye against TinubuTV360A group in Nigeria known as Legislative Advocacy Coalition on Violence Against Women (LACVAW) has accused the Nigerian Senate of complicity for its silence on the row between Senator ...
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20Jul
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PDP: Opposition party apologizes for political toxicity in Nigeria – Pulse Nigeria

YNaijaPDP: Opposition party apologizes for political toxicity in NigeriaPulse NigeriaThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has apologized for its role in the growing toxicity being witnessed in Nigeria's political sphere. Published: 5 minutes ago , Re...
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Nigerian Government to audit NIMASA, NPA – TV360

TV360Nigerian Government to audit NIMASA, NPATV360The Nigerian Government has announced plans to audit the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as well as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). This was disclosed by Nigeria's Mi...
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20Jul
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Bola Ige’s death: What Omisore says about murder case will surprise you – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBola Ige's death: What Omisore says about murder case will surprise youNAIJ.COMSenator Iyiola Omisore has added his voice to those who support the fresh investigation into the murder case of One time governor of old Oyo state Chief Bola Ige...
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20Jul
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Chaos in House of Assembly as PDP, APC lawmakers exchange blows (Video) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMChaos in House of Assembly as PDP, APC lawmakers exchange blows (Video)NAIJ.COMThere was chaos at the Benue state House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 19, as proceedings degenerated into fisticuffs between lawmakers over an alleged 750 million na...
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20Jul
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Osinbajo: AU rates FG high, corruption fight not one sided – The News

The NewsOsinbajo: AU rates FG high, corruption fight not one sidedThe NewsThe 27th Ordinary session of the African Union ended on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda with leaders of the continent affirming their commitment to Human Rights, with especial focus on ...
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20Jul
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2 children die in Lagos fire – Vanguard

YNaija2 children die in Lagos fireVanguardIt was a moving sight yesterday, when the mother of two children, aged three and five, who died in an early morning fire at 7, Ifelodun Close, Aralamo Bus Stop, Ajasa Command area of Lagos, was being consoled b...
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20Jul
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That Demand For More Oil Wells – The Tide

The TideThat Demand For More Oil WellsThe Tidetown with stories of a demand for 65 per cent of oil wells to be given to persons from the Niger Delta. Interestingly, the reason according to the proponents is to facilitate rapid development of the region...
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20Jul
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Nigeria loses N127bn yearly to cybercrime – FG – The Punch

The PunchNigeria loses N127bn yearly to cybercrime – FGThe PunchNigeria loses about N127bn to cybercrime annually, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has said. Shittu, who said this at the opening of the 2016 National Conference of t...
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20Jul
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Ogun lawmaker’s wife abducted, kidnappers’ driver caught – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperOgun lawmaker's wife abducted, kidnappers' driver caughtVanguardABEOKUTA—Kidnappers, yesterday, abducted Felicia, the wife of the lawmaker representing Ijebu East state constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olu...
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20Jul
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Ondo: Minding Mimiko’s body language – Vanguard

VanguardOndo: Minding Mimiko's body languageVanguardThose who had laid low waiting to read Governor Mimiko's direction before proceeding with their governorship plans have now begun to show up irrespective of the recent speculation of an anoint...
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20Jul
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BPE advocates recall of 2009 PIB – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperBPE advocates recall of 2009 PIBVanguardThe Bureau of Public Entreprises, BPE, has called for the recall of the 2009 version of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, saying it is the least controversial among the various bills so far in...
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20Jul
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I don’t think my ministers, aides are corrupt – Buhari – Vanguard

The PunchI don't think my ministers, aides are corrupt – BuhariVanguardABUJA—Again, President Mohammadu Buhari has come to the rescue of his ministers and aides, absolving them of any corrupt practices. President Buhari. This came on a day the ...
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20Jul
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Fayose is a killer: The shocking revelation Fayose’s aide wrote about him – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFayose is a killer: The shocking revelation Fayose's aide wrote about himNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Governor Ayedele Fayose's media aide, Lere Olayinka has been a vocal critic of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ...
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