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31May

Ogun community deserted, as pipeline vandals engage police in gun battle – Vanguard

VanguardOgun community deserted, as pipeline vandals engage police in gun battleVanguardResidents of Elebute community in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, yesterday, fled their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire as policemen...

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31May

Why I appointed 147 aides — GOV ISHAKU – Vanguard

VanguardWhy I appointed 147 aides — GOV ISHAKUVanguardJALINGO—Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, has said he appointed 147 Advisers and Special Assistants as a means of reducing unemployment in the state. Ishaku-Darius. But All Progressives Co...

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31May

Stop looking for sympathy – EFCC replies family of Jonathan’s ex-aide, Dudafa – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaStop looking for sympathy - EFCC replies family of Jonathan's ex-aide, DudafaDaily Post NigeriaEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said it was untrue that the health of Dr. Waripamowei Dudafa, a former Specia...

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31May

‘I pity Lai Mohammed’ – Buhari opens up – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM'I pity Lai Mohammed' - Buhari opens upNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 30, said one of the ministers he feels pity for is the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitt...

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31May

‘I pity Lai Mohammed’ – Buhari opens up – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM'I pity Lai Mohammed' - Buhari opens upNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 30, said one of the ministers he feels pity for is the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitt...

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31May

President Buhari’s Federal Excuses Council – Vanguard

VanguardPresident Buhari's Federal Excuses CouncilVanguardOn January 22, 2016, I tweeted a joke which went viral. I had said that at meetings of the Federal Executive Council, the minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, would address members ...

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31May

2016 FG Budget: Best for Kwara in 16 years – Governor Ahmed – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2016 FG Budget: Best for Kwara in 16 years - Governor AhmedDaily Post NigeriaKwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has said the inclusion of a number of federal roads in the State in the 2016 federal budget was the best thing that...

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31May

Jonathan’s gesture distinguished him as generous, gracious man – Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardJonathan's gesture distinguished him as generous, gracious man – BuhariVanguardABUJA-One year after he became the president of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari has said he was still shocked at how former President Goodlick Jonathan conceded defe...

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30May

BREAKING: Bloodbath in Biafra, pro-Biafra activists clash with army, 30 killed (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBREAKING: Bloodbath in Biafra, pro-Biafra activists clash with army, 30 killed (photos)NAIJ.COMReports according to Sahara Reporters suggests that a military shooting of unarmed protesters at a church in Onitsha has stirred uproar in the state....

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30May

Amosun reveals why he has not paid teacher’s salary – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAmosun reveals why he has not paid teacher's salaryNAIJ.COMOgun state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has declared that the reason behind the non payment of salary and other emoluments to the staffs of Tai Solarin College of Education (TA...

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30May

Ekweremadu Urges President Buhari to Give Every Region Equal Treatment in Terms of Infrastructure and Appointments – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaEkweremadu Urges President Buhari to Give Every Region Equal Treatment in Terms of Infrastructure and AppointmentsBella NaijaThe Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give every region eq...

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30May

Abiola AjimobiGovernor establishes grazing lands for Fulani herdsmen – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaAbiola AjimobiGovernor establishes grazing lands for Fulani herdsmenPulse NigeriaThe Oyo Governor also said his government will continue to dialogue with the herdsmen and farmers to ensure lasting peace in the state. Published: 11.45 , Ref...

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30May

Is Good Luck Far From Nigeria? No Democracy Message From Ex- President, Jonathan – Nigerian Bulletin

Nigerian BulletinIs Good Luck Far From Nigeria? No Democracy Message From Ex- President, JonathanNigerian BulletinDemocracy is coined from the People's Democratic Party's ideology of celebrating the return of power to a democratic elected civil...

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30May

"Buhari has done well, but Nigerians never suffered like this before" – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM"Buhari has done well, but Nigerians never suffered like this before"NAIJ.COMOne of the chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Ebenezer Babatope has said that Nigerians suffered under the government of Presi...

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30May

Nigeria: One Year of President Muhammadu Buhari – AllAfrica.com

VanguardNigeria: One Year of President Muhammadu BuhariAllAfrica.comIt's already one year since newly inaugurated President Buhari told the world, "I belong to nobody and I belong to everybody". Nigerians are now looking back at that day ...

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30May

Spreading….A Cankerworm in the nation’s fabric

This is still a work in progress and the details are being fine-tuned each day. All names in this write up are fictitious. All rights to this work is reserved. For concerns please email me at bimbo@bimbobakare.com. With the comedy that #dasukigate has become by the day, the revelations are providing more information that would be

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30May

May 2016 Democracy Day – Full Text of Speech by President Muhammadu Buhari

“My compatriots, It is one year today since our administration came into office. It has been a year of triumph, consolidation, pains and achievements. By age, instinct and experience, my preference is to look forward, to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead and rededicate the administration to the task of fixing Nigeria. But I

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30May

Buhari’s administration met economic recession – Ngige – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari's administration met economic recession – NgigeVanguardABUJA – MINISTER of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, on assumpti...

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30May

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today – YNaija

YNaijaThe Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring todayYNaijaHowever, presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, declared that the list will be released by the Ministry of Information. 2) Army moves towards ending Niger Delta mili...

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30May

Nigeria is almost out of the woods – Tinubu – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigeria is almost out of the woods – TinubuNAIJ.COMThe national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has advised Nigerians not to lament, murmur or give into despair but to look ahead with hope. Mr. Tinubu said thi...

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30May

Shady Deals Exposed In Kogi Screening Exercise – Gov Bello – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchShady Deals Exposed In Kogi Screening Exercise – Gov BelloLeadership NewspapersGovernor Yahaya Bello recently opened up on his determination to rid Kogi State of corruption and other forms of crime through good governance. SAM EGWU was there...

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30May

Falana, Rewane, others react as Buhari fails to name looters – The Punch

The PunchFalana, Rewane, others react as Buhari fails to name lootersThe PunchSome legal practitioners and economists have expressed support for the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to unveil the names of looters and the amount of looted assets so...

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30May

How Nigeria can tackle its economic woes, by Saraki – Vanguard

VanguardHow Nigeria can tackle its economic woes, by SarakiVanguardABUJA—SENATE President, Bukola Saraki, has identified discipline, prudent management of resources and exploration of neglected mineral resources as ingredients Nigeria need to revamp ...

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30May

Five die in Borno explosion, soldiers kill policeman – The Punch

The PunchFive die in Borno explosion, soldiers kill policemanThe PunchA soldier and four other civilians died in Biu, Borno State, on Sunday after a mine, suspected to have been planted by the Boko Haram sect, exploded near a military checkpoint on the...

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30May

Alleged N400m fraud: Metuh distances self from petition against Jonathan – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged N400m fraud: Metuh distances self from petition against JonathanVanguardABUJA—Embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, has distanced himself from a petition asking the Economic an...

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30May

Democracy Day: My governorship, an assignment from God —Ambode – Vanguard

VanguardDemocracy Day: My governorship, an assignment from God —AmbodeVanguardLagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday said his ascension into office one year ago as the 14th governor of the state was an assignment from God, just a...

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30May

When bell rings twice – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperWhen bell rings twiceThe Nation NewspaperNot many thought the first year of Muhammadu Buhari would look like this. The price of pump price at 145, the naira at 350 to a dollar, not a single road tarred, the 2016 Budget in baby steps...

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30May

Democracy Day: Monthly allocation now less than 38 percent – Ugwuanyi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDemocracy Day: Monthly allocation now less than 38 percent - UgwuanyiDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Sunday maintained that despite the lean resources at the government's disposal, his government had...

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30May

Read what Atiku said about President Buhari’s administration after one year in office – NAIJ.COM

VanguardRead what Atiku said about President Buhari's administration after one year in officeNAIJ.COMNigeria's former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has assured Nigerians that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will deliv...

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29May

IYC condemns military invasion of Delta community – The Punch

The PunchIYC condemns military invasion of Delta communityThe PunchThe umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, has condemned the military invasion of Oporoza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South Local Government...

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29May

One year not enough to assess Buhari– Ajomale, APC Chairman – The News

The NewsOne year not enough to assess Buhari– Ajomale, APC ChairmanThe NewsChief Henry Ajomale wears two political caps. He is the Chairman of All Progressives Congress in Lagos State. Also, he is the Chairman of all states APC Chairmen in Nigeria. H...

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29May

Herdsmen Attack: Foundation, Businessman Donate Hospital To Agatu IDPs – Leadership Newspapers

The Nation NewspaperHerdsmen Attack: Foundation, Businessman Donate Hospital To Agatu IDPsLeadership NewspapersA non-governmental organization, the Kelly Izuwa Nwogu Vanguard (KIN) yesterday donated a N30m illion hospital to solve the medical needs of ...

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29May

N107bn Suswam Probe Report Submitted To EFCC, ICPC – Ortom – Leadership Newspapers

Nigeria TodayN107bn Suswam Probe Report Submitted To EFCC, ICPC – OrtomLeadership NewspapersBenue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said the state government has not dumped the Justice Elizabeth Kpojime Judicial Commission of Enquiry report which indi...

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29May

PDP Still In The Woods, 1 Year After – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchPDP Still In The Woods, 1 Year AfterLeadership NewspapersChibuzo Ukaibe, x-rays the quality of opposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has provided to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), in the last one year. The crisis of con...

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29May

Tension as soldiers comb Delta community for Tompolo – The Punch

The PunchTension as soldiers comb Delta community for TompoloThe PunchThere was anxiety in the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State in the early hours of Saturday as soldiers combed the ...

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29May

A PRESIDENT’S HEADACHE: Our greatest undoing, by Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardA PRESIDENT'S HEADACHE: Our greatest undoing, by BuhariVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari fielded questions from a select group of editors last Thursday as part of activities marking his first year in office. Excerpts from the interview as ...

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29May

Abiola, Buhari and the social democracy Nigeria needs, by Falae – Vanguard

VanguardAbiola, Buhari and the social democracy Nigeria needs, by FalaeVanguardFormer Secretary to the Government of the Federation and serial presidential hopeful, Chief Olu Falae, speaks, in this interview, on his social democracy philosophy. The inc...

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29May

Ambode’s Lagos: 12 months after – The Punch

VanguardAmbode's Lagos: 12 months afterThe PunchSince the inauguration some 12 months ago of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, he moved with the winds of a hurricane to begin a new phase of growth and development of the state such tha...

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29May

Ikpeazu: A workman and his tools – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperIkpeazu: A workman and his toolsThe Nation NewspaperHow time flies! One year is gone, just like yesterday! It is a time of stock-taking and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State is stepping out to the village square, his scorecard i...

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29May

Eleven INEC officials admit being a part of N23bn bribery scandal involving Diezani – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEleven INEC officials admit being a part of N23bn bribery scandal involving DiezaniNAIJ.COMThe EFCC state 11 officials of the INEC received N120 million bribe as a part of Alison-Madueke's N23 billion 'fund' for the 2015 general ele...

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29May

Enugu massacre: Why I recorded killings in Nimbo on video – primary suspect speaks – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEnugu massacre: Why I recorded killings in Nimbo on video – primary suspect speaksNAIJ.COMThe special intelligence response team led by Nigeria's inspector-general of police made progress in investigation of the April 25 Fulani invasion i...

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28May

Dogara Denies Sneaking Sharia Bill For Consideration – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchDogara Denies Sneaking Sharia Bill For ConsiderationLeadership NewspapersSpeaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has cleared the air on the Sharia Bill before the House, denying ever sneaking it for consideration in order pass the ...

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28May

Subsidy Removal: PMB Admitting Jonathan’s Mistake – Lai Mohammed – Leadership Newspapers

Wetinhappen MagazineSubsidy Removal: PMB Admitting Jonathan's Mistake – Lai MohammedLeadership NewspapersThe removal of fuel subsidy of over N1. trillion by the present federal government was in itself an admission by President Muhammad Buhari of...

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28May

Buhari makes striking confession about EFCC operations – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBuhari makes striking confession about EFCC operationsNAIJ.COMThe president said that his government does not interfere with the arrests and prosecutions executed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Share on Facebook &middot...

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28May

Hadejia residents commend President Buhari over security, economic programmes – Daily Trust

Daily TrustHadejia residents commend President Buhari over security, economic programmesDaily TrustSome residents of Hadejia, Jigawa has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over his administration's effort to tackle insurgency and other security c...

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28May

Akpobolokemi, Gen. Atewe In Fresh N8.5bn NIMASA Scam – Naija247news

Naija247newsAkpobolokemi, Gen. Atewe In Fresh N8.5bn NIMASA ScamNaija247newsPATRICK ZIADEKE AKPOBOLOKEMI AT THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT, IKOYI _1 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the current Chief of Logistics, Defence Headquar...

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28May

Why things are difficult for Nigerians – Gbajabiamila – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy things are difficult for Nigerians - GbajabiamilaDaily Post NigeriaMr Femi Gbajabimila, Majority Leader of the House Of Representatives, on Friday said that things were difficult in the country but the question to ask was why this...

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28May

Naij.com interactive session with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNaij.com interactive session with Vice President Yemi OsinbajoNAIJ.COMIn order to celebrate President Buhari's one year in power the office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is hosting a meeting in Lagos on Friday, May 27. NAIJ.com's edit...

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28May

Amosun Urges Prayers For Nigeria’s Leaders – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchAmosun Urges Prayers For Nigeria's LeadersLeadership NewspapersThe Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Friday called on religious groups to intensify their prayers for the country's leaders so as to guide them aright. Amosun made the call ...

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28May

Ganduje: Lake Chad Basin Development Authority has improved people’s lives – The News

The NewsGanduje: Lake Chad Basin Development Authority has improved people's livesThe NewsKano state Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has extolled the leadership qualities of Niger Republic's one time Head of State, Late Hamani Djiori for hi...

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28May

We’re not holding Jonathan’s cousin illegally – EFCC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWe're not holding Jonathan's cousin illegally – EFCCDaily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed reports that a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court accused the commission of inca...

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28May

The History Of Children’s Day Celebration In Nigeria – NTA News

NTA NewsThe History Of Children's Day Celebration In NigeriaNTA NewsCHILDREN'S DAY is one dedicated to celebrate “childhood”, it is On this day that tribute is paid to all children in the world. Children are loved by one and all and they wi...

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28May

FG to establish six ICT universities – Vanguard

VanguardFG to establish six ICT universitiesVanguardABUJA: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish at least one Information and Communications Technology (ICT) university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. The minist...

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28May

Indicted INEC Officials And Sanctity Of The Electoral Process, By Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi – Naija247news

Naija247newsIndicted INEC Officials And Sanctity Of The Electoral Process, By Ibrahim M. ZikirullahiNaija247newsIt has to be stressed again that the electoral process is the foundation of the leadership recruitment process. The spate of bad governance ...

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27May

Niger Delta Activists Warn President Buhari To Tread With Caution In Dealing With Militants In Region – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comNiger Delta Activists Warn President Buhari To Tread With Caution In Dealing With Militants In RegionSaharaReporters.comNiger Delta human rights activists have warned President Muhammadu Buhari to tread with caution concerning the cu...

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27May

Children’s Day: Wike assures Rivers’ children of brighter future – Vanguard

VanguardChildren's Day: Wike assures Rivers' children of brighter futureVanguardRivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has assured children in the state that his administration would continue to make investments in education and social servi...

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27May

Lawyer says Metuh ready to return N400m arms fund. – TV360

TV360Lawyer says Metuh ready to return N400m arms fund.TV360Onyechi Ikpeazu, the lead counsel to former national spokesman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has said his client is prepared to refund the N400m he allegedly receive...

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27May

Herdsmen attack: I no longer have ancestral home – Governor Ortom laments – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHerdsmen attack: I no longer have ancestral home - Governor Ortom lamentsDaily Post NigeriaBenue State governor, Samuel Ortom yesterday stated that his home town has been sacked by suspected Fulani cattle rearers. He added that over 5...

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27May

Gbajabiamila opens Surulere clinic – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperGbajabiamila opens Surulere clinicThe Nation NewspaperThere was jubilation in Surulere local government, Lagos State, when the leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila formally declared open the Surulere Clinic ...

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27May

Just in: Why minister and APC national chairman showerered praises on Buhari (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJust in: Why minister and APC national chairman showerered praises on Buhari (photos)NAIJ.COM... – The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu paid a courtesy visit to the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. – The...

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27May

Ambode named Governor of the Year – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAmbode named Governor of the YearDaily Post NigeriaA year into office, Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been judged to be Nigerian 2015/2016 Governor of the Year based on a comparative analysis of Governors' performance ...

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27May

No one will come out clean after honouring our invitation – EFCC boss boasts – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNo one will come out clean after honouring our invitation - EFCC boss boastsNAIJ.COMEFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu has stated that there is no individual who would “come out clean” after honouring the invitation of the anti-graft agency. Share...

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27May

Bauchi governor Abubakar launches shocking attack against Fayose over Fulani – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBauchi governor Abubakar launches shocking attack against Fayose over FulaniNAIJ.COMThe Governor of Bauchi state Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar has condemned the statement credited to the Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, asking Fulani herdsmen to...

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27May

KOGI ASSEMBLY CRISIS: Drama as Police try to stop G15 lawmakers from sitting – Vanguard

VanguardKOGI ASSEMBLY CRISIS: Drama as Police try to stop G15 lawmakers from sittingVanguardLOKOJA—There was commotion at the Kogi State House of Assembly complex in Lokoja, yesterday, as armed Policemen barred the reinstated Speaker of Kogi State Ho...

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27May

CBN gov, Auditor General clash over audited report – Vanguard

TODAY.ngCBN gov, Auditor General clash over audited reportVanguardABUJA — THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Auditor-General of Federation, AuGF, yesterday, sharply disagreed on the audited reports of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs...

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27May

Edo 2016: I’ll democratise devt – Emuan – Vanguard

VanguardEdo 2016: I'll democratise devt – EmuanVanguardMR Austin Ilenre Emuan is an All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Edo State. In this interview, he speaks on his plans and prospects ahead of the forthcoming primaries of ...

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27May

EFCC re-arraigns Ajudua for $8.4m fraud – The Punch

The PunchEFCC re-arraigns Ajudua for $8.4m fraudThe PunchThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday re-arraigned a one-time Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, for an alleged fraud of $8.4m. Ajudua was accused of swindling the complainant, a fo...

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27May

SUBEB FRAUD: Bayelsa govt uncovers 765 illegal employees, 50 dead teachers – Vanguard

VanguardSUBEB FRAUD: Bayelsa govt uncovers 765 illegal employees, 50 dead teachersVanguardYenagoa—Bayelsa State Government says it has uncovered payroll fraud in the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, with the discovery of over 765 illegal...

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27May

CHILDREN’S DAY: Senate c’ttees visit IDP camps – Vanguard

VanguardCHILDREN'S DAY: Senate c'ttees visit IDP campsVanguardABUJA—THE Senate, yesterday, mandated its joint committees of Women Affairs and Health to visit all the Internally Displaced Persons' camps to assess the health and welfare sit...

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27May

Drop in revenue: How A’Ibom is adjusting – Inyang – Vanguard

VanguardDrop in revenue: How A'Ibom is adjusting – InyangVanguardMR Etido Inyang is the Akwa-Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties. In this interview, he assesses the present administration saying the future is bright for the state. Excerpts...

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27May

Fraud: Army colonel lands in trouble – NAIJ.COM

The PunchFraud: Army colonel lands in troubleNAIJ.COMA retired senior officer of the Nigerian Army Col. Eugene Okpala (retd.) has been sentenced to seven years in prison by the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu over a case of conspiracy, and obtainin...

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27May

“Boko Haram members now dress like Fulani herdsmen” – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM“Boko Haram members now dress like Fulani herdsmen”NAIJ.COMGovernor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has called for the creation of a Nigerian Army Division in Ogun state. Amosun stated this on Thursday while playing host to the Chief of Army ...

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27May

Just in: Ese Oruru gives birth to a bouncing baby girl (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJust in: Ese Oruru gives birth to a bouncing baby girl (photos)NAIJ.COMEse Oruru was abducted by a Hausa man and forced into early marriage last year. Ese Oruru, the 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly kidnapped and impregnated by Kano state-bo...

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27May

President Buhari blows hot, identifies another sector that should be probed – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPresident Buhari blows hot, identifies another sector that should be probedNAIJ.COMPremium Times reports that Buhari has approved the audit of the maritime sector to ascertain why it is not making the desired progress. According to a statement ...

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27May

Court jails colonel seven years for duping church of N34.5m – The Punch

The PunchCourt jails colonel seven years for duping church of N34.5mThe PunchJustice F. N. Yunusa of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has sentenced Col. Eugene Okpala (retd.) to seven years in prison in a case of conspiracy, and obtaining money ...

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27May

No group will illegally occupy Nigerian communities under my watch- Arase – Vanguard

TODAY.ngNo group will illegally occupy Nigerian communities under my watch- AraseVanguardMr Solomon Arase, the Inspector-General of Police, on Thursday assured that no group will overrun the country or illegally occupy any part of it under his watch as...

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27May

Minister charges new CEOs of Information Parastatals to raise credibility standard – BusinessDay

BusinessDayMinister charges new CEOs of Information Parastatals to raise credibility standardBusinessDayMinister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Thursday charged the new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Information parastatal agencies to ...

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27May

Read why Obasanjo, other ex-African Presidents warn Nigeria – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead why Obasanjo, other ex-African Presidents warn NigeriaNAIJ.COMFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo and other ex-presidents of African countries on Thursday, May 26, warned Nigeria to increase its tempo in the fight against HIV/AIDS to forest...

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26May

Nigeria: EFCC – How Diezani Shared N23 Billion Election Fund – AllAfrica.com

The Nation NewspaperNigeria: EFCC - How Diezani Shared N23 Billion Election FundAllAfrica.comThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday gave details of how N900m was shared among by Ambassador Hassan Adamu, Chief Joel Madaki others f...

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26May

I’m still in charge of PDP, Makarfi insists – TheCable

TheCableI'm still in charge of PDP, Makarfi insistsTheCableAhmed Makarfi says he is still the caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying no court sacked him, or any member of his committee. Reacting to the recent ruling of a f...

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26May

General Tanko Ayuba, buried – Vanguard

VanguardGeneral Tanko Ayuba, buriedVanguardDirin Daji (Birnin Kebbi) – A former Minister of Communications, retired Maj.-Gen. Tanko Ayuba, who died on Wednesday in a Lagos hospital has been buried in Kebbi. Ayuba's body was flown to Birnin Kebbi ...

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26May

FG declares Monday May 30th public holiday – TV360

TV360FG declares Monday May 30th public holidayTV360Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of ministry, Bassey Akpanyung. M...

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26May

Unbelievable! NLC chairman sacked for being a ghost worker – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMUnbelievable! NLC chairman sacked for being a ghost workerNAIJ.COMThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chairman in Kogi state Onuh Edoka, has been fired over reports that he is a 'ghost worker'. Premium Times reports that the NLC chairman ...

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26May

Herdsmen Attack: Over 984 Slaughtered in Benue [SEE BREAKDOWN] – Nigerian Bulletin

Herdsmen Attack: Over 984 Slaughtered in Benue [SEE BREAKDOWN]Nigerian BulletinThe brutal attacks of suspected fulani herdsmen have left 984 dead in Benue state, between 2014 and 2016. The series of attacks carried out by the suspected herders on vario...

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26May

One dies, 27 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos – BusinessDay

VanguardOne dies, 27 rescued as boat capsizes in LagosBusinessDay One person was feared dead on Wednesday while 27 others were rescued when a 30-seat capacity commercial boat capsized some metres away from the jetty where it took off in Ikorodu. The b...

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26May

50 million Nigerians still don’t have access to portable water – Naija247news

Naija247news50 million Nigerians still don't have access to portable waterNaija247newsThe Federal Government yesterday assured that it is working hard towards meeting the water and sanitation needs of Nigerians as parts of its efforts to achieving ...

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26May

Buhari names Buba PPPRA Chairman as FG raises team to negotiate with Labour – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari names Buba PPPRA Chairman as FG raises team to negotiate with LabourDaily Post NigeriaThe Federal Government on Wednesday constituted a 16-man committee to address issues that necessitated the three-day strike called by the Nig...

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26May

Sad: Read why these Nigerians were deported from UK, Australia on Wednesday (photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSad: Read why these Nigerians were deported from UK, Australia on Wednesday (photo)NAIJ.COMIt was gathered that these deportees; both male and female, touched down at the Hajj camp area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on a ...

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26May

Why Nnamdi Kanu loses in court? – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy Nnamdi Kanu loses in court?NAIJ.COMNnamid Kanu, who claims to be the leader of IPOB, has been under trial for treason. Learn what happened in the appeal court. Why Nnamdi Kanu loses in court. Was Nnamdi Kanu request declined? Earlier the Fe...

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26May

NASS: Season of Protests Over Saraki – Leadership Newspapers

VanguardNASS: Season of Protests Over SarakiLeadership NewspapersThe trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has revealed the hitherto veiled sharp divide running through the polity. ANDREW ESSIEN in this piec...

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26May

Jos Dry Port ‘ll Boost North Central Economy – Shippers’ Council – Leadership Newspapers

Daily Post NigeriaJos Dry Port 'll Boost North Central Economy – Shippers' CouncilLeadership NewspapersThe executive secretary, Nigeria Shippers Council Mr Hassan Bello, has said that the Jos Dry Port would boost the economy of Plateau and No...

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26May

Govt, NLC Parley: FG To Review Fuel Price – Leadership Newspapers

VanguardGovt, NLC Parley: FG To Review Fuel PriceLeadership NewspapersThe federal government and the organised Labour yesterday agreed to set up a 16-man committee to look into the various issues that emanated from the hike in the price of petrol. The ...

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26May

Information Parastatals Get New CEOs – Leadership Newspapers

The Nation NewspaperInformation Parastatals Get New CEOsLeadership NewspapersThe federal government has appointed new chief executives for six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture. LEADERSHIP recalls that the fe...

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26May

Senate uncovers N447bn scam in import duty waivers – News24 Nigeria

VanguardSenate uncovers N447bn scam in import duty waiversNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Senate said it has uncovered a N447.42 billion fraud allegedly perpetrated in the administration of import duty waivers, concessions and grants by Ministries, Departmen...

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26May

APC commiserates with Ekiti community over herdsmen’s attack – Daily Post Nigeria

VanguardAPC commiserates with Ekiti community over herdsmen's attackDaily Post NigeriaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has condoled members of Oke-Ako community over last week attack by herdsmen, which led to the death of two pers...

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25May

BREAKING: Enugu state massacre, attackers arrested – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBREAKING: Enugu state massacre, attackers arrestedNAIJ.COMIf reports by Daily Post are anything to go by, then some suspects involved in the Nimbo attack in Enugu state have been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Share on Facebook &m...

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25May

See what happened to returning IDPs yesterday (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSee what happened to returning IDPs yesterday (photos)NAIJ.COM... – Ode said the area liberated by the Nigerian military are still in dire need of government's help for meaningful life to begin in the areas. Share on Facebook · Sha...

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25May

NSCDC Uncovers A Prostitution Ring In IDPs Camps In Borno State – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comNSCDC Uncovers A Prostitution Ring In IDPs Camps In Borno State360Nobs.comThe Borno State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said it had uncovered a prostitution ring in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) ca...

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25May

Edo guber: Oshiomhole’s candidate picks nomination form – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEdo guber: Oshiomhole's candidate picks nomination formNAIJ.COM... – Present at the occasion were members of the Edo state Caucus of the party in the national assembly, namely, Hon. Pally Iriase, Hon. Peter Akpatason among others. Ahead o...

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25May

GOOD NEWS: Sexual harassment bill gains momentum – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMGOOD NEWS: Sexual harassment bill gains momentumNAIJ.COMA Non-Governmental Organization, Dream Project for Africa (DPA) has called on all stakeholders, individuals, organisations and bodies across Nigeria to support the Bill against Sexual hara...

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