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23Feb
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Soyinka Centre calls for entries for oil & gas reporting – P.M. News

P.M. NewsSoyinka Centre calls for entries for oil & gas reportingP.M. NewsL-R: Prof. Wole Soyinka; Deputy Head of Mission, Kingdom of Netherlands in Nigeria, Mr. Michel Deelen; General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron, Mr. De...
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23Feb
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Court suspends Okah’s trial pending recovery from surgery – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperCourt suspends Okah's trial pending recovery from surgeryThe Nation NewspaperAlleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bombing in Abuja, Charles Okah, is currently on admission at the National Hospital, Abuja, recuperating from ...
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23Feb
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Read how IGP planned to end bribery among rank and file – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead how IGP planned to end bribery among rank and fileNAIJ.COMThe activities of bad egg in the police has gotten the attention of the inspector general of police, Solomon Arase, who has vowed to remove elements capable of leading policemen int...
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23Feb
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I will not resign as PDP chair- Modu Sheriff – Vanguard

The PunchI will not resign as PDP chair- Modu SheriffVanguardFormer governor of Borno state, Senator Ali Modu Sherrif on Monday said he would not succumb to the widespread calls by some members of the party that he should resign his position while plea...
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22Feb
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El-Rufai Seeks 2-Year Jail Term For Unlicensed Religious Preachers In Kaduna – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comEl-Rufai Seeks 2-Year Jail Term For Unlicensed Religious Preachers In Kaduna360Nobs.comGovernor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has conveyed a bill seeking to regulate religious preaching across the state, to the state House of Assembly. The ...
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22Feb
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Ooni Of Ife’s marriage allegedly crashes, Benin woman set to take over (photos) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMOoni Of Ife's marriage allegedly crashes, Benin woman set to take over (photos)NAIJ.COMThere are reports that Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi is set to take a new wife because his first marriage to Adebukunola Ogunwus...
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22Feb
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Buhari Plans To Install Northerner As CAN Leader, Group Alleges – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaBuhari Plans To Install Northerner As CAN Leader, Group AllegesInformation NigeriaAhead of the expiration of the tenure of the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor in July, tension is already mou...
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22Feb
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N225,000 bribe allegation: embattled lawyer Ricky Tarfa demands N5bn – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMN225,000 bribe allegation: embattled lawyer Ricky Tarfa demands N5bnNAIJ.COMChief Rickey Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has filed a fresh fundamental rights enforcement suit against the telecommunications company MTN Nigeria Communi...
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22Feb
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Nigeria: INEC Suspends Imo North Re-Run Election Indefinitely – AllAfrica.com

The Nation NewspaperNigeria: INEC Suspends Imo North Re-Run Election IndefinitelyAllAfrica.comOwerri — Sequel to serious disturbances and protest staged by some youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some women at the Imo state headquarter...
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22Feb
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Nigeriens cast votes in Kaduna – Daily Trust

The Guardian NigeriaNigeriens cast votes in KadunaDaily TrustCitizens of Niger Republic residing in Kaduna State yesterday participated in their country's 2016 presidential election. Daily Trust gathered that about 674 Nigeriens were accredited to ...
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22Feb
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ACF, Ohanaeze condemn killing of unarmed MASSOB, IPOB members – Vanguard

VanguardACF, Ohanaeze condemn killing of unarmed MASSOB, IPOB membersVanguardENUGU—The Arewa Consultative Forum and Ohanaeze Ndigbo have condemned the killing of unarmed Biafran agitators by security agents and asked the Federal Government to release...
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22Feb
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Adetunji to be crowned Olubadan March 4 – The Punch

The PunchAdetunji to be crowned Olubadan March 4The PunchHigh Chief Saliu Adetunji has said he will be crowned the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on March 4, 2016. The position became vacant following the death of Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade on January 19. ...
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22Feb
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Dasukigate: Returning loot won’t stop prosecution, says Magu – The Punch

Leadership NewspapersDasukigate: Returning loot won't stop prosecution, says MaguThe PunchThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, says the anti-graft agency will prosecute those suspected to have benefitted f...
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22Feb
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Alleged bribe: SERAP demands judge’s suspension – The Punch

SaharaReporters.comAlleged bribe: SERAP demands judge's suspensionThe PunchThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the United Nations to prevail on the National Judicial Council to immediately suspend a judge of the Federal H...
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22Feb
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Akoko leaders condemn attack on aspirant – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAkoko leaders condemn attack on aspirantThe Nation NewspaperAll Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State at the weekend summoned an emergency meeting of all governorship aspirants i...
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22Feb
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We want more information – The Punch

We want more informationThe PunchFellow Nigerians, we need to jointly appeal to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to keep Nigerians updated on what the government is doing about burning issues, such as the budget 'mishap...
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22Feb
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JAMB dismisses protests over closure of registration – P.M. News

P.M. NewsJAMB dismisses protests over closure of registrationP.M. NewsThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that protests by some candidates in Lagos and Benin over the closure of the JAMB registration portal ahead of the 2016 ...
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22Feb
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Rights activist blasts Buhari-led FG, says Nigeria has changed for worse – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRights activist blasts Buhari-led FG, says Nigeria has changed for worseNAIJ.COMOne of Nigeria's foremost social, political, environmental and human rights activist, Henry Omoregie has stated that the present government under the leadership...
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22Feb
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Benue South Rerun: PDP congratulates Mark – Vanguard

VanguardBenue South Rerun: PDP congratulates MarkVanguardThe main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated former Senate President David Mark on his victory in Saturday's Benue South Senatorial re-run election. Sen. David Mark vo...
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22Feb
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Read what Nigerian military did to Boko Haram members who sneaked into IDPs – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead what Nigerian military did to Boko Haram members who sneaked into IDPsNAIJ.COMTwo suspected Boko Haram terrorists who sneaked into the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Borno state have been arrested by the Nigerian military. The...
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22Feb
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Buhari heads for Saudi Arabia, Quatar over oil price stability – P.M. News

Buhari heads for Saudi Arabia, Quatar over oil price stabilityP.M. NewsPresident Muhammadu Buhari is to begin a week-long official visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar from Monday, 22 February, 2016, according to a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina o...
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21Feb
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867 Nigerien citizens voting in Sokoto – CENI – Naija247news

P.M. News867 Nigerien citizens voting in Sokoto – CENINaija247newsNo fewer than 867 citizens of Niger Republic who had been registered would be casting their votes in Sunday's Presidential and Legislative elections at Sokoto Centre. A News Agency...
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21Feb
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Tompolo Boys Defies Buhari, Vows To Set Nigeria Ablaze – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderTompolo Boys Defies Buhari, Vows To Set Nigeria AblazeOsun DefenderInformation from reliable sources craving anonymity, whose tips are always credible , have indicated that Warri High Chief General Ekpemupolo aka General Tompolo may order ...
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21Feb
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Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari should stop mocking democracy with ‘ojuju calabar’ trial – Fayose – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNnamdi Kanu: Buhari should stop mocking democracy with 'ojuju calabar' trial – FayoseDailyPost NigeriaAyo-Fayose Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has charged Nigerians to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to purge h...
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21Feb
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‘Nobody can accuse this government of padding any budget’ – Lai Mohammed – YNaija

YNaija'Nobody can accuse this government of padding any budget' – Lai MohammedYNaijaThe Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said that 2016 Appropriation Bill was not padded, noting that the total figure that was vo...
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21Feb
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The Fight Against Corruption And The Rule Of Law – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersThe Fight Against Corruption And The Rule Of LawLeadership NewspapersIn the ongoing national debate on the Federal Government's anti-corruption fight, critics have said, time and again, that the battle is being waged without re...
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21Feb
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FG insists 2016 budget not padded – The Punch

YNaijaFG insists 2016 budget not paddedThe PunchDespite the discrepancies in the 2016 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government on Saturday insisted that the budget proposal was not padded. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed, at...
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21Feb
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FG insists 2016 budget not padded – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaFG insists 2016 budget not paddedThe PunchDespite the discrepancies in the 2016 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government on Saturday insisted that the budget proposal was not padded. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. La...
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21Feb
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Boy, 15, becomes king in Delta after father’s murder – The Punch

360Nobs.comBoy, 15, becomes king in Delta after father's murderThe PunchFifteen-year-old Chukwuka Noah became Obi (king) Akaeze I of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday. Obi Akaeze I succeeded his fat...
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21Feb
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Boy, 15, becomes king in Delta after father’s murder – The Punch

360Nobs.comBoy, 15, becomes king in Delta after father's murderThe PunchFifteen-year-old Chukwuka Noah became Obi (king) Akaeze I of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday. Obi Akaeze I succeeded his fat...
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21Feb
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BEN-BRUCE@60: Nigerians urged to embrace patriotism – Vanguard

VanguardBEN-BRUCE@60: Nigerians urged to embrace patriotismVanguardTHE 60th birthday of the senator representing Bayelsa East in the Senate, Sen Ben Muray-Bruce, was a platform to task Nigerians on the imperative of patriotism to resolve the challenges...
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21Feb
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When ‘stealing becomes corruption’ – National Mirror

National MirrorWhen 'stealing becomes corruption'National MirrorWithin a space of one year and some months, the 'presidential definition' of stealing has changed. Stealing, surely, has become a graver offence and indeed a state, or call...
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21Feb
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Anti-Corruption: The Series – THISDAY Live

Anti-Corruption: The SeriesTHISDAY Live“President Buhari meets with Nigerians in Kenya, says more areas of economic sabotage will be exposed when anti-graft war expands to other government agencies.” -NTA headlines, Friday January 29, 2016, 12.38 a...
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20Feb
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Police quiz 2 Obas over Oworonsoki mayhem – Vanguard

P.M. NewsPolice quiz 2 Obas over Oworonsoki mayhemVanguardTwo traditional rulers in Lagos State are being investigated for their roles in bloody clashes in their communities, the State Police Commissioner, Mr Fatai Owoseni, said on Saturday. He told ne...
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20Feb
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I Am Not Adopting TSA in Ekiti State – Fayose Dares Buhari – Nigerian Bulletin

The PunchI Am Not Adopting TSA in Ekiti State - Fayose Dares BuhariNigerian BulletinGovernor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has announced that his state will not be adopting the Treasury Single Account (TSA) . Ayo Fayose.jpg. Governor Fayose said in a press...
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20Feb
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Nabbed cannabis dealer says he was just beginning to enjoy the fruit of his labour – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNabbed cannabis dealer says he was just beginning to enjoy the fruit of his labourDailyPost Nigeriacrime A cannabis dealer, one Babatunde Busari, who was arrested in the Mushin area of Lagos on February 19, said he took to the outlawed...
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20Feb
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39-year-old pregnant woman dies aboard Arik Air flight – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost Nigeria39-year-old pregnant woman dies aboard Arik Air flightDailyPost Nigeriaarik-air2 The management of Arik Air has confirmed the death of a 39-year​-​old pregnant woman, Ijeoma Nwokedi on board its flight. Spokesperson of Arik Air, Ol...
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20Feb
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$2.1bn arms deal: How Metuh berated EFCC, makes demand in court – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM$2.1bn arms deal: How Metuh berated EFCC, makes demand in courtNAIJ.COMChief Olisa Metuh, the national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to quash the seven-count crimina...
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20Feb
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Ex-President Jonathan’s kidnapped nephew found dead in Otuoke creeks – Vanguard

VanguardEx-President Jonathan's kidnapped nephew found dead in Otuoke creeksVanguardThe dead body of former President Goodluck Jonathan's nephew was found floating along a creek in Otuoke yesterday, according to witnesses. The deceased, Mr. Sam...
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20Feb
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N225, 000 donation for judge’s father-in-law’s funeral –Rickey Tarfa – The Punch

The PunchN225, 000 donation for judge's father-in-law's funeral –Rickey TarfaThe PunchA Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Rickey Tarfa, has described as untrue the allegation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that he gave a bribe ...
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20Feb
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Court refuses FG’s request to shield witnesses in Kanu’s trial – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperCourt refuses FG's request to shield witnesses in Kanu's trialThe Nation NewspaperJustice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja refused the prayer by the Federal Government allowing an arrangement where prosecution wi...
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20Feb
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No Prisoner escaped in Bus accident – NPS – The Nation Newspaper

DailyPost NigeriaNo Prisoner escaped in Bus accident - NPSThe Nation NewspaperThe Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS), Friday denied the escape of any prisoner in an accident that occurred along Mile 2, Badagry Express in Lagos. According to a statement issu...
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20Feb
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‘Why there was massive fraud in the 2016 Budget’ – Vanguard

Wetinhappen Magazine'Why there was massive fraud in the 2016 Budget'VanguardThe Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), has blamed the alleged massive fraud uncovered in the 2016 Budget proposals before the National Assembly, on the non-reconstitut...
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20Feb
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Army to investigate cases of human rights abuses – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineArmy to investigate cases of human rights abusesThe Eagle OnlineThe Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has assured members of the public as well as the local and international human rights bodies that the Nigerian Ar...
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20Feb
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Ooni to Saraki: Nigerian youths are looking up to you – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineOoni to Saraki: Nigerian youths are looking up to youThe Eagle OnlineThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to keep making the youths proud as both himself an...
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19Feb
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Convene an emergency economic conference, Wole Soyinka tells Buhari – Africa Independent Television

Africa Independent TelevisionConvene an emergency economic conference, Wole Soyinka tells BuhariAfrica Independent TelevisionNobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has reacted to the rising economic crisis in the country by calling on President Buhari to convene...
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19Feb
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Auditor-general explains how 2016 budget was drafted – TheCable

TheCableAuditor-general explains how 2016 budget was draftedTheCableSamuel Ukura, the auditor general of the federation (AGF), says the much-applauded zero-budgeting system was not used for the 2016 budget, adding that the envelope system used under pr...
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19Feb
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Read Buhari’s stance on present state of Nigeria’s economy – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead Buhari's stance on present state of Nigeria's economyNAIJ.COMPresident Muhammadu Buhari, on February 18 lauded Nigeria's economy, saying it is the fastest growing in Africa. Buhari made this known while delivering a key note ad...
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19Feb
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Face your issue, you were not sacked for being Igbo – Freeze blasts Onyeka Onwenu – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaFace your issue, you were not sacked for being Igbo - Freeze blasts Onyeka OnwenuDailyPost NigeriaFreeze Cool FM On-Air Personality, OAP, Freeze has advised Onyeka Onwenu to stop inciting inter-ethnic disaffection with her recent claim...
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19Feb
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Ngige Denies Collapse Rumours, Warns Against Politics Of Bitterness – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaNgige Denies Collapse Rumours, Warns Against Politics Of BitternessInformation NigeriaMinister of Labour and Employment-Chris Ngige-Minister of State-James Ocholi The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator (Dr.) Chris Ngige has d...
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19Feb
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This is an article about Tolu Ogunlesi’s appointment as new media adviser – TechCabal

TechCabalThis is an article about Tolu Ogunlesi's appointment as new media adviserTechCabalWell, I already said it. Tolu Ogunlesi is the special assistant on Digital/New Media, to Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari. Spokesperson, Garba Shehu...
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19Feb
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NDLEA plans new method to tackle drug trafficking – The Punch

WorldStageNDLEA plans new method to tackle drug traffickingThe PunchThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has pledged to restructure the modus operandi of the agency to reduce drug trafficking and other related offences in the country. The agency pr...
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19Feb
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Imbibe m odern management techniques, Ashafa urges NITT – Vanguard

VanguardImbibe m odern management techniques, Ashafa urges NITTVanguardAs part of its oversight functions, Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Land and Transport Thursday paid an inspection visit to The Nigerian Institute of Transport T...
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19Feb
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Buhari names Tolu Ogunlesi head of digital media team – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaBuhari names Tolu Ogunlesi head of digital media teamDailyPost NigeriaSocial media guru, Tolu Ogunlesi has been appointed as Special Assistant on Digital/New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari. Ogunlesi's appointment was contained...
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19Feb
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FG, States meet on economic issues – Vanguard

Naija247newsFG, States meet on economic issuesVanguardMinister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma on Thursday in Abuja met with Commissioners for Economic Planning and Budget matters in the states to address emerging Socio- econom...
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19Feb
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Buhari commiserates with Kano market fire victims – The Punch

The PunchBuhari commiserates with Kano market fire victimsThe PunchPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday conveyed his commiserations to victims of the fire outbreak in the popular Singa Market, Kano. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and P...
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18Feb
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Protest over VCs sack: Police tear gas NANS – Vanguard

The PunchProtest over VCs sack: Police tear gas NANSVanguardA team of policemen on Thursday dispersed protesting members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at the Ministry of Education, Federal Secretariat, Abuja . The policemen ma...
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18Feb
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Amnesty Programme: Ex-agitators pass vote of confidence on Boro – Vanguard

VanguardAmnesty Programme: Ex-agitators pass vote of confidence on BoroVanguardABUJA-EX-AGITATORS under the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme of the Federal Government have passed vote of confidence on the Special Adviser to the Preside...
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18Feb
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Biafra tension: Inspector general issues stern warning to IPOB – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBiafra tension: Inspector general issues stern warning to IPOBNAIJ.COMSolomon Arase, the inspector general of police has issued stern warning to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to carry arms. A report credited to the group...
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18Feb
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Cash crunch clips Osun airport’s wings – Daily Sun

The Nation NewspaperCash crunch clips Osun airport's wingsDaily SunWhen Hyacinth Eze, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Air Force-owned company, Aeronautical Engineering and Technical Services Limited, the contractor handling the airport project...
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18Feb
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EFCC amends criminal charges against Olisa Metuh – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEFCC amends criminal charges against Olisa MetuhNAIJ.COMAt the opening of the defence case on the criminal trial of the national publicity secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, the prosecution informed the cou...
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18Feb
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Police Parades Cattle Rustlers In Zamfara – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPolice Parades Cattle Rustlers In ZamfaraCHANNELS TELEVISIONKano-Zamfara The Inspector General of Police's (IGP) Special Task Force on cattle rustling has arrested 22 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered over 300 cattle in Zam...
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18Feb
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N2.1bn fraud: Chief judge reassigns Dokpesi’s case – BusinessDay

BusinessDayN2.1bn fraud: Chief judge reassigns Dokpesi's caseBusinessDayChief judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta has reassigned a matter filed against chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, on allegations bothering on ...
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18Feb
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Mass sackings ordered at Budget Office – News24 Nigeria

Mass sackings ordered at Budget OfficeNews24 NigeriaAbuja - President Buhari has ordered a cleansing within the Budget Office, directing a mass sacking due to a number of discrepancies within the 2016 Budget document. According to a Punch report, Buhar...
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18Feb
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Mass sackings ordered at Budget Office – News24 Nigeria

Mass sackings ordered at Budget OfficeNews24 NigeriaAbuja - President Buhari has ordered a cleansing within the Budget Office, directing a mass sacking due to a number of discrepancies within the 2016 Budget document. According to a Punch report, Buhar...
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18Feb
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Buhari orders ‘complete purge’ of Budget Office – YNaija

YNaijaBuhari orders 'complete purge' of Budget OfficeYNaijaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered a comprehensive reshuffling of staff in the Budget Office as a result of the padding of the 2016 budget as well as the inconsistencies ...
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18Feb
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Troops ambush Boko Haram from Sambisa – Daily Trust

Daily TrustTroops ambush Boko Haram from SambisaDaily TrustThe Nigerian army yesterday said troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion, laid ambush against some Boko Haram elements at Komala and Musafanari general area coming from Sambisa fore...
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18Feb
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EFCC Arrests Diezani’s Husband Over Money Laundering – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersEFCC Arrests Diezani's Husband Over Money LaunderingLeadership NewspapersThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested Rear Admiral Alison Madueke (rtd), husband to former petroleum minister, Diezani, o...
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18Feb
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Female passenger dies in Lagos airport toilet – The Punch

The PunchFemale passenger dies in Lagos airport toiletThe PunchA middle-aged female passenger was on Wednesday found dead in one of the toilets at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. It was gathered that the passenger, whose ...
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18Feb
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Kalu has ability to unify South East –Maduka – Daily Sun

Daily SunKalu has ability to unify South East –MadukaDaily SunCHRIS Maduka is a seasoned public affairs analyst and commentator. In this interview, he spoke on happenings in the country especially the recent validation of the election of some govenor...
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18Feb
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Nasarawa NLC vows to continue strike – The Punch

The PunchNasarawa NLC vows to continue strikeThe PunchThe Nigeria Labour Congress, Nasarawa State chapter, has vowed to continue the ongoing industrial action until the tenure of Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura elapses in 2019. The state Chairman of the...
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18Feb
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Oduah loses bid to stop bulletproof cars probe – The Punch

The PunchOduah loses bid to stop bulletproof cars probeThe PunchA Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, against the Attorney-General of the Federat...
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18Feb
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Labour, civil society leaders meet FG, NASS over hike in electricity tariff – Vanguard

VanguardLabour, civil society leaders meet FG, NASS over hike in electricity tariffVanguardABUJA—LEADERS of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and their civil society allies, yesterday said they were meeting with the ...
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18Feb
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Can Supreme court reverse itself on Ekiti poll? – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperCan Supreme court reverse itself on Ekiti poll?The Nation NewspaperThe shocking revelation by the former Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary, Dr. Tope Aluko, that the June 21, 2014 governorship election was rigged i...
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18Feb
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When Osinbajo acted as President – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperWhen Osinbajo acted as PresidentThe Nation NewspaperLast week, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had the opportunity to act as President in the absence of substantive President Muhammadu Buhari, who had attended, in London, an internatio...
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18Feb
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Read how Nigerian army plans to stop pro-Biafra protesters – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead how Nigerian army plans to stop pro-Biafra protestersNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian army plans to relocate one of its brigades to Aba, Abia state, to stop the increasing protest the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actuali...
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18Feb
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Read what PDP governors said about the new national chairman – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRead what PDP governors said about the new national chairmanNAIJ.COMGovernors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) have given their opinions on the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as the new chairman of their party. The g...
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18Feb
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Revealed: How President Buhari fired media DGs over superiority of Radio Biafra – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMRevealed: How President Buhari fired media DGs over superiority of Radio BiafraNAIJ.COMFresh revelations have it that President Muhammadu Buhari fired the director generals of the federal government-owned media for being unable to match the sup...
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18Feb
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Dasukigate: Ex-PDP Chair, Haliru, son collected N300m – Witness – WorldStage

The PunchDasukigate: Ex-PDP Chair, Haliru, son collected N300m - WitnessWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has 2016 presented its first witness, Rouqayya Ibrahim, an operative of the Commission in the ...
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18Feb
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Buhari blames over-reliance on oil for economic crisis – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaBuhari blames over-reliance on oil for economic crisisNews24 NigeriaAbuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the over-dependent on oil as a single source of revenue for the present economic crunch experienced in the country. Buhari m...
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17Feb
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Fours reasons why Buhari appointed Abike Dabiri as Senior Special Assistant – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFours reasons why Buhari appointed Abike Dabiri as Senior Special AssistantNAIJ.COMHer appointment does not come as a surprise because of her experience with diaspora affairs in addition to her many achievements. Share on Facebook · Shar...
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17Feb
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Gunmen shoot LGA chairman, 3 policemen in Benue – News24 Nigeria

News24 NigeriaGunmen shoot LGA chairman, 3 policemen in BenueNews24 NigeriaMakurdi - Few days to the Benue South senatorial rerun election, palpable tension has engulfed the senatorial district following attacks on politicians in the area reports Leade...
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17Feb
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Again gunmen abducts Jonathan’s foster father in Bayelsa – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaAgain gunmen abducts Jonathan's foster father in BayelsaVanguardThe peace of Otuoke in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State was violated in the early hours of today (Wednesday) by gunmen who abducted a prominent chief of the co...
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17Feb
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Governor Ahmed Inaugurates Revenue Committee – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONGovernor Ahmed Inaugurates Revenue CommitteeCHANNELS TELEVISIONAbdulfatah-Ahmed Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has inaugurated a 20-man joint revenue committee to promote Internal Revenue Generation in the state. Inauguratin...
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17Feb
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Insurgency: NSCDC Arrests Syndicate for Defrauding 9000 IDPS – Vanguard

VanguardInsurgency: NSCDC Arrests Syndicate for Defrauding 9000 IDPSVanguardAbuja- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a suspect for allegedly duping 9,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of N27 million under the guise...
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EFCC boss knocks `corrupt’ lawyers, journalists – Vanguard

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Customs Intercepts Arms At Lagos Port – Information Nigeria

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FGGovernment halts plans to privatise communication satellite firm – Pulse Nigeria

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NANS Wades Into OAU Management, Students Clash, Commends Ooni’s Intervention – Leadership Newspapers

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Mother of two delivered of quintuplets in Ibadan – The Punch

The PunchMother of two delivered of quintuplets in IbadanThe PunchA 28-year old woman, Sakirat Rasaq, was delivered of five babies (three boys and two girls) at the University College Hospital, Ibadan on Monday. The quintuplets were born at hospital&#3...
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17Feb
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I’m not ready for trial —Dasuki – Vanguard

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Sacked agency heads working for PDP — Oyegun – Vanguard

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Why David Mark’s re-election is an issue – Vanguard

VanguardWhy David Mark's re-election is an issueVanguardThe cancellation of the election of the immediate past senate president, Senator David Mark in Benue south senatorial zone by the Appeal Court has created serious political curiosity and tensi...
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Obasanjo’s corruption allegation against NASS: Senate moves to suspend Marafa, pro-Lawan senator – Vanguard

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Ekiti: Two ex-govs, 60 others meet in Abuja – The Punch

The PunchEkiti: Two ex-govs, 60 others meet in AbujaThe PunchTwo former governors of Ekiti State, Chief Niyi Adebayo and Chief Segun Oni, were among the 62 leading members of the All Progressives Congress, who met in Abuja, on Tuesday, as part of the m...
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17Feb
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NDDC director arrested for attempting to bribe EFCC officials with N150,000 recharge cards – DailyPost Nigeria

Information NigeriaNDDC director arrested for attempting to bribe EFCC officials with N150,000 recharge cardsDailyPost NigeriaOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Roberts Obuoha, a Director in Project Mana...
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Budget committees to submit report before Friday – DailyPost Nigeria

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Aregbesola And Challenges Of Development In Osun – Osun Defender

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Oshiomhole signs 2016 Budget into Law – Vanguard

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Senate mulls suspension of Senator Marafa, 10 others – DailyPost Nigeria

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