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09May
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Edo guber: PDP governors meet in Asaba, plot APC’s downfall‎ – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEdo guber: PDP governors meet in Asaba, plot APC's downfall‎NAIJ.COMAhead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo state, the five governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region, today, May 8, met behind...
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09May
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Nigeria: ‘115 Grazing Reserves in Nigeria Taken Over’ – Miyetti Allah – AllAfrica.com

The PunchNigeria: '115 Grazing Reserves in Nigeria Taken Over' - Miyetti AllahAllAfrica.comKaduna — Residents of Ukpabi Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government of Enugu State are trickling back to the community days after they fled and ...
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08May
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Kano APC Crisis: Ganduje, Kwankwaso Seek to Resolve Difference – Naija247news

Information NigeriaKano APC Crisis: Ganduje, Kwankwaso Seek to Resolve DifferenceNaija247newsThe crisis rocking the Kano State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may soon be over as both parties in dispute, Governor Umar Abdullahi Ga...
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08May
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Nigeria To Stop Food Importation Soon – Onu – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaNigeria To Stop Food Importation Soon – OnuInformation Nigeria1625793253editor_Ogbonnaya_Onu The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has declared that Nigeria will soon stop all forms of food importation. The min...
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08May
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PDP Zoning And Calls For Convention Postponement – Leadership Newspapers

TheCablePDP Zoning And Calls For Convention PostponementLeadership NewspapersChibuzo Ukaibe follows up on the fallout of the zoning of offices within the PDP and its effect on the party's national convention. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a...
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08May
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Security Agencies Must Investigate Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes Properly – Fago – Leadership Newspapers

VanguardSecurity Agencies Must Investigate Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes Properly – FagoLeadership NewspapersHon. Sani Saidu Fago, represents Daura/Mai/Sandamu Federal Constituency of Katsina State, which includes President Muhammadu Buhari. In this inter...
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08May
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Fayose criticises ‘continued EFCC detention of Jonathan’s aide, invasion of Fani-Kayode’s home’ – Vanguard

VanguardFayose criticises 'continued EFCC detention of Jonathan's aide, invasion of Fani-Kayode's home'VanguardEkiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has frowned at the persistent harassment of Nigerians by the Economic and Financial ...
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08May
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Hard labour across Nigeria – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperHard labour across NigeriaThe Nation NewspaperThe states are groaning ; the Federal Government says its N165 billion monthly wage bill is unsustainable. Dare Odufowokan and Yetunde Oladeinde (Assistant Editor), report on tough times...
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08May
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FRSC redeploys senior officers – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFRSC redeploys senior officersDaily Post NigeriaMr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal,Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC), has approved redeployment of some senior officers across board, as part of measures to step up effectiveness of the...
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08May
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MasterwebNews 7/5/16 – Why The Media War Against Okonjo-Iweala Will Fail – Nigeria Master Web

Nigeria Master WebMasterwebNews 7/5/16 - Why The Media War Against Okonjo-Iweala Will FailNigeria Master Web... [ Masterweb Reports: Undung Pam reports ] - The Nigerian political environment is largely toxic and not many who have served as public offic...
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08May
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Troops capture Boko Haram fighters, vehicles, weapons – The News

The NewsTroops capture Boko Haram fighters, vehicles, weaponsThe NewsNigerian Army on Saturday gave an update on the ongoing Operation Crackdown embarked upon to rout Boko Haram terrorists from the expansive Sambisa forest in the North East . In the st...
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08May
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Six Nigerian Army Officers Face Court Martial In Ibadan – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONSix Nigerian Army Officers Face Court Martial In IbadanCHANNELS TELEVISIONArmy Officers Six military personnel from various units of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo Ibadan have appeared before a...
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07May
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Nigeria: Akpabio’s Big Shoes and I – Gov Emmanuel – AllAfrica.com

VanguardNigeria: Akpabio's Big Shoes and I - Gov EmmanuelAllAfrica.comThis penultimate Mondayat the beginning of the week when bankers sit down to map out strategies for strengthening positions and playing the money market, Mr. Udom Emmanuel was in...
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07May
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Buhari signs 2016 budget – Daily Trust

Daily TrustBuhari signs 2016 budgetDaily TrustPresident Muhammadu Buhari signs the 2016 Budget into law during a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday. From left is the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning Hajia Zain...
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07May
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Gov. Ikpeazu Condemns Killing Of Butcher In Aba – Leadership Newspapers

VanguardGov. Ikpeazu Condemns Killing Of Butcher In AbaLeadership NewspapersGovernor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has condemned the shooting by a soldier which resulted to the untimely death of a butcher at the Ogbor Hill Central Abattoir on Thursday a...
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07May
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Court Sentences 2 to Death by Hanging for kidnapping in Abakaliki – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaCourt Sentences 2 to Death by Hanging for kidnapping in AbakalikiBella NaijaDeath by Hanging An Abakaliki High Court has sentenced two persons, Onyemachi Oge and Okechukwu Oma, to death by hanging for kidnapping a medical doctor. They abduct...
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07May
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Buhari signs N6.06trn 2016 “Budget of Change” – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari signs N6.06trn 2016 “Budget of Change”VanguardABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday signed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law. The President signed the delayed 2016 budget at the Presidential Villa with Vice President Yemi O...
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07May
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Kidnap of Sen. Anisulowo: The plot, intrigue, rescue operation – Vanguard

VanguardKidnap of Sen. Anisulowo: The plot, intrigue, rescue operationVanguardSeven days after her abduction, the Ogun State Police on Tuesday rescued the former Minister of State for Education, Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo. She had been abducted by armed men ...
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06May
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CCT trial against Saraki was orchestrated – Dino Melaye (video) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMCCT trial against Saraki was orchestrated – Dino Melaye (video)NAIJ.COMDino Melaye, the Senate chairman committee on FCT, on Friday, May 6, said he believes that the trial against Bukola Saraki, the Senate president was arranged. In an interv...
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06May
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Nigeria’s Buhari Signs Delayed 2016 Budget Into Law – Jakarta Globe

Nigeria's Buhari Signs Delayed 2016 Budget Into LawJakarta GlobeNigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari signed the delayed 2016 budget into law on Friday (06/05), a Reuters witness said, ending wrangling with lawmakers that had lasted for weeks. (...
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06May
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US seeks to approve attack aircraft for Nigeria in Boko Haram fight – Vanguard

VanguardUS seeks to approve attack aircraft for Nigeria in Boko Haram fightVanguardThe U.S. administration is seeking to approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Nigeria to aid its battle against the extremist group Bo...
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06May
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NIMASA targets improved capacity, security with 2016 budget – The Punch

The PunchNIMASA targets improved capacity, security with 2016 budgetThe PunchThe Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has said its 2016 budget will target strategic growth in human and infrastructural capacity, maritime safety and securit...
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06May
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Supremacy Tussle Among Yoruba Monarchs Uncalled For – Obasanjo – Leadership Newspapers

The Nation NewspaperSupremacy Tussle Among Yoruba Monarchs Uncalled For – ObasanjoLeadership NewspapersFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday condemned the supremacy tussle among Yoruba monarchs saying such rivalry is uncalled for. Obasanjo spo...
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06May
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Adeniji Adele, ex-Lagos commissioner, dies at 60 – BusinessDay

VanguardAdeniji Adele, ex-Lagos commissioner, dies at 60BusinessDayAdemola Adeniji Adele, former Lagos State commissioner for sports, is dead. Sultan Adele, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and son of the deceased, confirmed the dea...
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06May
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Nigeria would have collapsed & disintegrated if GEJ had won – Sagay – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNigeria would have collapsed & disintegrated if GEJ had won – SagayNAIJ.COM... – Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) criticized those who compare the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari with the immediate past regime. – He said Nigeria wo...
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06May
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EFCC probes ex-Ministers who received Deizani’s funds through Fidelity Bank – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEFCC probes ex-Ministers who received Deizani's funds through Fidelity BankDaily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has beamed its searchlight on four former ministers, over their alleged involvement i...
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06May
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“With all his best intentions, President Buhari constitutes a danger to Nigeria” – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM“With all his best intentions, President Buhari constitutes a danger to Nigeria”NAIJ.COMEditor's note: It has been almost one year since Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as Nigerian President. While many Nigerians believe that it's ...
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06May
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Obasanjo To Yoruba Monarchs: Avoid Superiority Contests – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaObasanjo To Yoruba Monarchs: Avoid Superiority ContestsInformation NigeriaOBASANJO-OLUWO-OF-IWO Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as unnecessary, the superiority tussle among Yoruba monarchs, saying the trend is a dist...
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06May
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Existence of Nigeria is greater than Kanu’s liberty – FG tells ECOWAS to stop case – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMExistence of Nigeria is greater than Kanu's liberty – FG tells ECOWAS to stop caseNAIJ.COMThe Federal government has said that the sub-regional ECOWAS community court sitting in Abuja lacked “the requisite jurisdiction” to hear and de...
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06May
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Senate shuts down for PDP congress – Daily Trust

Senate shuts down for PDP congressDaily TrustThe Senate has been shut down for one week to enable senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attend their party congress. The Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday announced the suspension of the p...
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06May
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A Day In The Temple Of Justice Observing Ex-Governor Suswam’s Corruption Trial – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comBeyond Reasonable Doubt: A Day In The Temple Of Justice Observing Ex-Governor Suswam's Corruption TrialSaharaReporters.comToday I woke up with my Reporter's state of mind. I felt the compulsion to practice a skill I had aband...
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06May
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Kemi Adeosun: We Inherited An Empty Treasury, Need To Diversify Economy – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comKemi Adeosun: We Inherited An Empty Treasury, Need To Diversify EconomySaharaReporters.comFinance Minister Kemi Adeosun has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration inherited an “empty treasury”. Ms. Adeosun ma...
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06May
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Kemi Adeosun: We Inherited An Empty Treasury, Need To Diversify Economy – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comKemi Adeosun: We Inherited An Empty Treasury, Need To Diversify EconomySaharaReporters.comFinance Minister Kemi Adeosun has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration inherited an “empty treasury”. Ms. Adeosun ma...
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06May
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Pirates attack: Two naval ratings, four other corpses recovered in Bayelsa creek – Vanguard

TODAY.ngPirates attack: Two naval ratings, four other corpses recovered in Bayelsa creekVanguardSix floating corpses have been reportedly recovered along the Brass River in the Bayelsa East senatorial district. The decomposing corpses are believed to b...
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06May
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10 things Buhari should have done to solve Nigeria’s problems, but failed to do since 2015 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM10 things Buhari should have done to solve Nigeria's problems, but failed to do since 2015NAIJ.COMThe coming of President Muhammadu Buhari as the 5th democratically elected president of Nigeria on Friday, May 29, 2015, greeted with so much ...
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06May
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LG polls will hold in Lagos this year- LASG – Vanguard

VanguardLG polls will hold in Lagos this year- LASGVanguardThe Lagos State Government on Thursday, re-affirmed its commitment to hold the forthcoming Local Council elections this year. Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Fol...
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06May
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Nigerian Army begins court martial of two Major Generals – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Army begins court martial of two Major GeneralsDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigerian Army on Thursday inaugurated a special court martial at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu cantonment to commence the trial of two major gen...
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05May
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6 years after, Read how late Umaru Yar’adua spent his 3 years in presidency – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM6 years after, Read how late Umaru Yar'adua spent his 3 years in presidencyNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Today is exactly 6 years since the death of President Umaru 'Yar'adua one of the most visionary and patriotic president Nigeria ha...
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05May
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UN pledges support for fight against corruption, terrorism, illicit drugs in Nigeria – BusinessDay

BusinessDayUN pledges support for fight against corruption, terrorism, illicit drugs in NigeriaBusinessDayYury Fredotov, the executive director of UNODC, made the pledge when he paid a courtesy visit to Geoffrey Onyeama, the minister of foreign affairs...
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05May
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Road accident: Names of dead Kano students released – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaRoad accident: Names of dead Kano students releasedDaily Post NigeriaDirector General, Media and Communications to the Governor of Kanu State, Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye in a statement yesterday released names of the students that lost th...
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05May
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Alleged corruption: Jonathan’s cousin sues FG – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAlleged corruption: Jonathan's cousin sues FGDaily Post NigeriaNiger Delta Activist and cousin to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Robert Azibaola on Wednesday dragged the Federal Government to a Federal High Court sitting in ...
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05May
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More public servants have declared assets under Buhari – CCB – P.M. News

P.M. NewsMore public servants have declared assets under Buhari – CCBP.M. NewsThe Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said that more than ever before, the rate of compliance to assets declaration requirement by public officers has increased since the incept...
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05May
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Three Die In Kano Fuelling Station Fire – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONThree Die In Kano Fuelling Station FireCHANNELS TELEVISIONFuelling Station Fire Three persons were said to have been killed after a fire incident engulfed a fuelling station along Muritala Muhammad Way in Kano State, North West Niger...
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05May
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday morning – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday morningDaily Post Nigeria1. A former Board of Trustees, BoT, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih has dismissed his rumoured death. 'Mr. Fix...
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05May
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Trouble! EFCC launch manhunt for Femi Fani Kayode – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTrouble! EFCC launch manhunt for Femi Fani KayodeNAIJ.COMSources within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) say the agency has launched a manhunt for a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. According to reports by...
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05May
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Lagos takes fire advocacy to schools, streets – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperLagos takes fire advocacy to schools, streetsThe Nation NewspaperThe Lagos State Fire service yesterday joined its counterparts worldwide to mark the 2016 International Fire Fighter's Day. It extended its fire advocacy awareness...
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05May
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Adamawa PDP Announces Ward Congresses Results Amidst Crisis – Leadership Newspapers

The Nation NewspaperAdamawa PDP Announces Ward Congresses Results Amidst CrisisLeadership NewspapersTwo days after the suspension of ward congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, the chairman of the congress committee has announ...
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05May
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Anisulowo recounts ordeal with abductors – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAnisulowo recounts ordeal with abductorsVanguardA former minister, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, who was abducted last Wednesday, has described the seven days she spent with her abductors as “terrible and dehumanising.” The former min...
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05May
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Under Jonathan,Diezani was untouchable–Sanusi – The Punch

The PunchUnder Jonathan,Diezani was untouchable–SanusiThe PunchThe Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11, said that nobody that had a confrontation with the former Minister Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the administratio...
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05May
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Export rubber, cocoa, palm oil to us, EU tells Nigeria – Vanguard

VanguardExport rubber, cocoa, palm oil to us, EU tells NigeriaVanguardThe European Union (EU), has urged Nigeria Government to increase export of agricultural produces like rubber, cocoa and palm oil to the EU countries. The Head of EU Delegation to Ni...
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05May
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PDP cancels congresses in Adamawa, Lagos, Osun – The Nation Newspaper

Premium TimesPDP cancels congresses in Adamawa, Lagos, OsunThe Nation NewspaperThe national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cancelled results of the ongoing party congresses in Adamawa, Lagos and Osun States. The party also disband...
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04May
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Just in: Senate approves death sentence for kidnappers – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJust in: Senate approves death sentence for kidnappersNAIJ.COMThe Senate on Wednesday, May 4, resolved to enact a law prescribing death penalty for kidnappers to serve as deterrent and curb kidnapping in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of r...
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04May
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Enugu Police Commissioner Sacked Over Herdsmen Killings – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comEnugu Police Commissioner Sacked Over Herdsmen Killings360Nobs.comThe Nigeria Police Force on behalf of the government of Nigeria has terminated the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mr. Nwodibo Ekechukwu from his post on Tuesday,...
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04May
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Igbokwe criticizes NFF over ‘secret’ Anambra elections – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIgbokwe criticizes NFF over 'secret' Anambra electionsDaily Post NigeriaOne of the aspiring board members of the Anambra State Football Association, Ikechukwu Igbokwe, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of bias ...
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04May
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See fake army captain who harassed policemen in Lagos (photo) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSee fake army captain who harassed policemen in Lagos (photo)NAIJ.COMA suspected fake army captain has been arrested in the Ikeja area of Lagos state after he allegedly harassed some policemen and paramilitary officers at the task force office....
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04May
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Fayose : Buhari lacks ideas needed to rule Nigeria – Governor says – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaFayose : Buhari lacks ideas needed to rule Nigeria - Governor saysPulse NigeriaFayose made this comment in Ibadan while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo state chapter. Published: 11.39 , Refreshed: 15.13; Ch...
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04May
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Nigeria: Murray-Bruce Wants Gas Flaring Stopped As Senate Debates Climate Change – AllAfrica.com

Nigeria TodayNigeria: Murray-Bruce Wants Gas Flaring Stopped As Senate Debates Climate ChangeAllAfrica.comAbuja — The Senate yesterday passed for second reading a bill for an Act to provide for Climate Change and Global Greenhouse Emission Reduction....
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04May
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Nigeria: Saraki Commends Nigerian Media – AllAfrica.com

NTA NewsNigeria: Saraki Commends Nigerian MediaAllAfrica.comAbuja — Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday in Abuja congratulated media practitioners in Nigeria and the world over for what he described as their invaluable service to humanity as t...
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04May
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2016 budget: Buhari’s allocation to tourism, mere tokenism – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

Vanguard2016 budget: Buhari's allocation to tourism, mere tokenism – Lai MohammedVanguardABUJA – MINISTER of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed yesterday faulted the budgetary allocation to the culture and tourism ministry in...
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04May
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El-Rufa’i reshuffles cabinet – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEl-Rufa'i reshuffles cabinetDaily Post NigeriaGov. Nasiru El-Rufa'i of Kaduna State has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting four commissioners in the state. A statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by Mr Samuel Aruwan...
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04May
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Ogun Assembly extends tenure of LG Transition Chairmen – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOgun Assembly extends tenure of LG Transition ChairmenDaily Post NigeriaThe Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday extended the tenure of the 20 Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen in the state following the expiration of their ...
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04May
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N’ Delta Youth Tackle Northern Govs …Over View On Herdsmen Attacks – The Tide

The TideN' Delta Youth Tackle Northern Govs …Over View On Herdsmen AttacksThe TidePosted by admin on May 4th, 2016 and filed under Front Pix. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently cl...
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04May
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Ban On Hijab: Full Panel Of Appeal Court To Hear MSSN Appeal – Leadership Newspapers

TODAY.ngBan On Hijab: Full Panel Of Appeal Court To Hear MSSN AppealLeadership NewspapersThe Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal yesterday adjourned the appeal filed by some Muslim students against the judgement of the state high court, which upheld ...
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04May
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How NIMASA funds were diverted through contractor –Witness – The Punch

The PunchHow NIMASA funds were diverted through contractor –WitnessThe PunchA Compliance Officer with Access Bank Plc, Mr. Oliver Ewerem, on Tuesday told the court how a contractor, Gama Marine Nigerian Limited, was used to divert N60m out of the fun...
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04May
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Oshiomhole and Odubu: The sweet, sour story – Vanguard

VanguardOshiomhole and Odubu: The sweet, sour storyVanguardThe divergent views between Governor Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Dr. Pius Odubu over last Saturday's reported attack on the latter has exposed the suspicious relationship that has exis...
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04May
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We don’t want Fulani herdsmen to leave our land — UMAHI – Vanguard

VanguardWe don't want Fulani herdsmen to leave our land — UMAHIVanguardABAKALIKI—GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday explained that there was no cogent reason for Ebonyi people to demand the immediate withdrawal of Fulani herdsmen fr...
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04May
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Kogi’s legislative logjam – Vanguard

VanguardKogi's legislative logjamVanguardThe audacity of five legislators in a House of Assembly of 20 to “impeach” a Speaker, who had the support of 15 legislators is the latest political absurdity to erupt from Kogi State. It follows the lega...
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04May
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Buhari’s govt working hard to put food on Nigerians’ tables —Tinubu – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari's govt working hard to put food on Nigerians' tables —TinubuVanguardSpeaking, yesterday, while contributing to a Bill for an Act to make provisions for freedom from hunger and the right to adequate food of acceptable quality, t...
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04May
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California Climate Science Truth and Accountability Act Passes Out of Judiciary Committee, Advances to Senate Floor – Union of Concerned Scientists

California Climate Science Truth and Accountability Act Passes Out of Judiciary Committee, Advances to Senate FloorUnion of Concerned ScientistsOAKLAND, Calif. (May 3, 2016)—Senate Bill 1161, the California Climate Science Truth and Accountability Ac...
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04May
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Ex-NSA Dasuki’s, others’ trial stalled – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperEx-NSA Dasuki's, others' trial stalledThe Nation NewspaperThe commencement of trial in one of the cases involving former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ...
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04May
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Edo House Crisis: Why We Impreached Edoror as Speaker – The Streetjournal

The Nation NewspaperEdo House Crisis: Why We Impreached Edoror as SpeakerThe StreetjournalHell was let lose at the Edo State House of Assembly Tuesday afternoon, as scores of hoodlums invaded the hallowed chamber of the Assembly, shooting sporadically,...
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04May
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Photos: Nigerians in UK protest Fulani herdsmen killings in Enugu, others – Vanguard

VanguardPhotos: Nigerians in UK protest Fulani herdsmen killings in Enugu, othersVanguardIrked by the incessant violent activities perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen across parts of the country, Nigerian residents in the United Kingdom, have staged a prote...
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04May
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Labour Union explains cause of salary delay – The Nation Newspaper

Labour Union explains cause of salary delayThe Nation NewspaperThe National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has attributed the plight of Nigerian workers through delayed payment of salaries and diversion of bailout f...
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03May
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General Shuwa: Military trying to frame me – Alleged killer feigns innocence – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGeneral Shuwa: Military trying to frame me - Alleged killer feigns innocenceDaily Post NigeriaThe late Shuwa was murdered in his residence in Maiduguri, Borno State by suspected Boko Haram sect on November 2, 2012. Following his assas...
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03May
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FGM, misogyny, violence and the suppression of African women – Ventures Africa

Ventures AfricaFGM, misogyny, violence and the suppression of African womenVentures AfricaIn January, one of Africa's most outspoken feminists, Mona Eltahawy, gave a rousing speech at a TEDx talk in the United Kingdom. It began thus; “My body is ...
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03May
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Building collapse: Court grants Synagogue’s engineers N20m bail – Vanguard

VanguardBuilding collapse: Court grants Synagogue's engineers N20m bailVanguardJustice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of an Ikeja High Court yesterday granted a N10M bail to the two engineers who supervised the construction of the collapsed six-storey guest ho...
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03May
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I was promised N500, 000 – Female traveller nabbed with 193 wraps of cocaine at airport – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily TrustI was promised N500, 000 - Female traveller nabbed with 193 wraps of cocaine at airportDaily Post NigeriaThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested one Igbainoba Rose with 193 wraps of cocaine inside packs of sweets at the...
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03May
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Reduce your Workforce Instead of Seeking Bailout Funds – Doyin Okupe tells Governors – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaReduce your Workforce Instead of Seeking Bailout Funds – Doyin Okupe tells GovernorsBella NaijaDoyin Okupe who was former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all state governments ...
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03May
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Your reason for cancelling bye election flimsy – Kano APC tells INEC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaYour reason for cancelling bye election flimsy - Kano APC tells INECDaily Post NigeriaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state has petitioned the National headquarters of the party and the Independent National Electoral Commi...
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03May
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Full Text: May Day Speech By President Muhammadu Buhari – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONFull Text: May Day Speech By President Muhammadu BuhariCHANNELS TELEVISIONIt is with great pleasure that I honour the invitation by the two Federations of Trade Unions, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (...
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03May
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Kogi: These inconclusive times – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperKogi: These inconclusive timesThe Nation NewspaperSeveral years ago, Boko Haram elements operated almost at will in parts of Kogi State, notably in the Igala and Ebira country, terrorising communities, blowing up prisons and setting...
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03May
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Enugu attack: Ekweremadu, other lawmakers insist on justice‎ – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineEnugu attack: Ekweremadu, other lawmakers insist on justice‎The Eagle OnlineThe Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has assured the Nimbo community of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area in Enugu State that government ...
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03May
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6 feared dead in Customs, smugglers clash in Ogun – Vanguard

Vanguard6 feared dead in Customs, smugglers clash in OgunVanguardABEOKUTA—Pandemonium broke out, Sunday evening, at Oke- Odan township in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, following the alleged killing of three children and four others ...
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03May
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N56,000 minimum wage demand:No special consideration for states owing salaries – Labour – The Punch

The PunchN56,000 minimum wage demand:No special consideration for states owing salaries – LabourThe PunchOrganised labour will not give special considerations to 26 states that are currently having difficulties paying the present wage in negotiating ...
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03May
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843008 applicants register for 10000 police jobs – The Punch

Vanguard843008 applicants register for 10000 police jobsThe PunchA total of 843,008 candidates have applied to join the Nigeria Police Force since the Police Service Commission opened the window for the recruitment on April 1, 2016. A breakdown obtaine...
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03May
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N’Assembly Clerk : Commissioner denies rejecting Sani-Omolori – The Punch

TODAY.ngN'Assembly Clerk : Commissioner denies rejecting Sani-OmoloriThe PunchThe controversy surrounding the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sani-Omolori, as the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, took a dramatic twist on Monday when one of the se...
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03May
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Fraud allegation: YYA, APC leader ask Saraki to resign – The Punch

The Nation NewspaperFraud allegation: YYA, APC leader ask Saraki to resignThe PunchSenate President Dr. Bukola Saraki during his ongoing false asset declaration trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja...on Monday. Photo: Olatunji Obasa. Femi Mak...
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03May
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Sultan, Tambuwal, others say farewell to Amb. Ahmadu – The News

The NewsSultan, Tambuwal, others say farewell to Amb. AhmaduThe NewsThe remains of a former diplomat Alhaji Hamzat Ahmadu was laid to rest on Monday in his hometown, Gwadabawa, Sokoto State. Ahmadu died on Sunday in Lagos at the age of 92. The prayer w...
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03May
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New wage: When the dew can no longer quench thirst, by Israel A. Ebije – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineNew wage: When the dew can no longer quench thirst, by Israel A. EbijeThe Eagle OnlineCuriously, no state in Nigeria has been able to fund its wage bill. An abysmal gap which is indeed a very repugnant situation. Presently, states are o...
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03May
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Ekiti Primary School Girl Sues Fayose, Demands Right To Free Education – Naija247news

Naija247newsEkiti Primary School Girl Sues Fayose, Demands Right To Free EducationNaija247newsIn a fresh suit filed before an Ekiti State High Court, a pupil of Divine Academy in Ekiti State, Amidat Akingbolu, is seeking a determination of the Court on...
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02May
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Bayo Oluwasanmi: The darkest day in Ekiti’s history – YNaija

YNaijaBayo Oluwasanmi: The darkest day in Ekiti's historyYNaijaThe death of six medical doctors of Ekiti State and a driver describes the funeral of a state. Before the tragedy, Ekiti State oscillates between death and destruction with life seeming...
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02May
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Boko Haram terrorists now hide in fox holes – Army – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBoko Haram terrorists now hide in fox holes - ArmyDaily Post NigeriaSome remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists have resorted to taking refuge in fox holes to escape coming under the hammer of the Nigerian forces as well as the harsh e...
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02May
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Full text of President Buhari’s May Day Speech – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperFull text of President Buhari's May Day SpeechThe Nation NewspaperIt is with great pleasure that I honour the invitation by the two Federations of Trade Unions, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC...
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02May
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Workers’ Welfare, Our Priority – Minister – Leadership Newspapers

TODAY.ngWorkers' Welfare, Our Priority – MinisterLeadership NewspapersFCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello have assured workers in the ministry that their welfare will continue to receive the highest attention as all necessary measures have be...
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02May
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It’s absurd to blame Fulani herdsmen for Benue, Enugu attacks – JNI – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIt's absurd to blame Fulani herdsmen for Benue, Enugu attacks - JNIDaily Post NigeriaThe umbrella body for all Nigerian Muslims, Jama'atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has followed in the footsteps of Northern States Governors' Forum...
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02May
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Obasanjo, IITA collaborate to achieve zero hunger for Nigerians by 2030 – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineObasanjo, IITA collaborate to achieve zero hunger for Nigerians by 2030The Eagle OnlineTo achieve the much-desired Sustainable Development Goals that will put an end to hunger for Nigerians by 2030, former President Olusegun Obasanjo an...
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02May
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EFCC storms Adamawa, picks Chief of Staff to Gov – Vanguard

TODAY.ngEFCC storms Adamawa, picks Chief of Staff to GovVanguardYola—Fear has gripped Adamawa State government officials as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed Yola, and whisked away Abba Jimeta, Chief of Staff to...
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02May
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May Day: FG ignores N56, 000 minimum wage proposal – The Punch

The PunchMay Day: FG ignores N56, 000 minimum wage proposalThe PunchMembers of the Nigeria Labour Congress at the 2016 International Workers' Day celebration in Lagos...on Sunday. Photos: Saheed Olugbon. By our correspondents. The Federal Governmen...
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02May
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Open letter to IGP Arase – The Nation Newspaper

The Eagle OnlineOpen letter to IGP AraseThe Nation NewspaperSIR: I deem it necessary, as a Nigerian, to write this open letter to the Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase, over his recent order for arrest and prosecution of 'persons selling fu...
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02May
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May Day: Saraki Seeks Renewed Workers’ Dedication – P.M. News

P.M. NewsMay Day: Saraki Seeks Renewed Workers' DedicationP.M. NewsEromosele Ebhomele. President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday urged Nigerian workers to be more committed in their service to the nation especially at this time...
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