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19May
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Army starts `Whirl Stroke’ against armed herdsmen, militia groups – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperArmy starts `Whirl Stroke' against armed herdsmen, militia groupsThe Nation NewspaperThe military has lunched Operation Whirl Stroke for Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara states, to counter armed herdsmen and militia groups op...
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19May
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Ogiame beat me to something , —Ooni Of Ife – Vanguard

Ogiame beat me to something , —Ooni Of IfeVanguardBY JIMITOTA ONOYUME. OIL rich city of Warri, Delta state was agog penultimate Monday when the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, visited his fellow monarch, His Ma...
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19May
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Taraba crisis: Army probe panel dismisses TY Danjuma’s allegation – Vanguard

VanguardTaraba crisis: Army probe panel dismisses TY Danjuma's allegationVanguard*Ex-Defence Minister refused to appear, says panel. *Says politicians behind crisis. By Joseph Erunke. ABUJA-THE probe panel set up by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gene...
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19May
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IGP vs Saraki: Real reasons police transferred Kwara killer-cult suspects to Abuja – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperIGP vs Saraki: Real reasons police transferred Kwara killer-cult suspects to AbujaThe Nation NewspaperPolitical and social connections in high places by suspects in the Kwara State killer cult may have caused their transfer by the p...
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19May
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We’ll Rescue Nigerians from APC the way we rescued her from PDP —Timi Frank – Vanguard

VanguardWe'll Rescue Nigerians from APC the way we rescued her from PDP —Timi FrankVanguardComrade Timi Frank is the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC who was allegedly suspended from the position in controversial circumstances in 20...
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19May
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‘Police Are Working’, Nigerians React To SARS Operative’s Arrest Over Extortion – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISION'Police Are Working', Nigerians React To SARS Operative's Arrest Over ExtortionCHANNELS TELEVISIONNigerians have commended the police for arresting one of their personnel who was accused of extorting a lady in the Ikorodu...
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19May
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FG to expand N-Power programme – Osinbajo – Vanguard

VanguardFG to expand N-Power programme – OsinbajoVanguardVice President Yemi Osinbajo says the N-Power Graduate Skills Acquisition Programme will be expanded and made better to benefit more Nigerian youths. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,. Osinbaj...
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19May
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N5bn fraud: Akingbola has case to answer – Supreme Court – Vanguard

VanguardN5bn fraud: Akingbola has case to answer – Supreme CourtVanguardThe Supreme Court on Friday ordered, Erastus Akingbola, to return to the Federal High Court, Lagos, to answer his alleged five billion Naira fraud charge. Former MD of defunct In...
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19May
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Police debunk report of bank robbery in Ilorin – Premium Times

Premium TimesPolice debunk report of bank robbery in IlorinPremium TimesThe Nigerian Police on Friday denied reports that robbers invaded a bank in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. An Assistant Commissioner of Police and the head of Nigerian Police ...
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19May
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PDP blasts APC over plan to sack teachers – Vanguard

VanguardPDP blasts APC over plan to sack teachersVanguardBy Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as wicked the alleged plan by governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sack school t...
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19May
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Operation Thunder Strike: NAF jets destroy Boko Haram structures in Bama, Gobara – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOperation Thunder Strike: NAF jets destroy Boko Haram structures in Bama, GobaraDaily Post NigeriaAuthorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Friday that its fighter aircraft have destroyed Boko Haram terrorists structures in ...
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19May
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Unpaid Debt: AMCON takes over Senator’s assets – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineUnpaid Debt: AMCON takes over Senator's assetsThe Eagle OnlineAMCON said the takeover followed an injunction granted by Justice M.S. Hassan of the Federal High Court, Lagos against Sea Petroleum Oil & Gas Ltd. By The Eagle Onlin...
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19May
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Supreme Court acquits Otokoto suspect, Ajaebgu after 22 years – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSupreme Court acquits Otokoto suspect, Ajaebgu after 22 yearsDaily Post NigeriaThe Supreme Court on Friday discharged and acquitted, Alban Ajaegbu, one of the accused in the case of the ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy, Ikechukuwu...
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19May
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Ya’Adua’s aide says Buhari has no contender in 2019 – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaYa'Adua's aide says Buhari has no contender in 2019Pulse NigeriaThe former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Olusegun Adeniyi, says President Muhammadu Buhari contender in the 201...
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18May
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Otedola denies Lagos governorship ambition – Premium Times

Premium TimesOtedola denies Lagos governorship ambitionPremium TimesNigerian billionaire and chairman of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola, has debunked claims that he is planning to contest as Lagos State governor in 2019. Mr Otedola, who recently joined social...
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18May
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N1.8 billion properties linked to NDDC official forfeited to Nigerian govt – Premium Times

Premium TimesN1.8 billion properties linked to NDDC official forfeited to Nigerian govtPremium TimesJustice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday ordered a temporary forfeiture of some properties worth N1.8 billio...
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18May
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What opposition needs to defeat Buhari – Olusegun Adeniyi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat opposition needs to defeat Buhari – Olusegun AdeniyiDaily Post NigeriaThe former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Olusegun Adeniyi, on Thursday said that Nigeria needs cohesi...
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18May
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Court stops Ikoyi registry from conducting marriages – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCourt stops Ikoyi registry from conducting marriagesDaily Post NigeriaThe Lagos State Government has secured a court injunction restraining the Federal Government's owned Registry in Ikoyi from conducting marriages. It held that i...
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18May
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Kaduna LG polls: APC wins 14, PDP 4 – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaKaduna LG polls: APC wins 14, PDP 4Daily Post NigeriaThe Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, on Thursday confirmed the results for 18 chairmanship seats out of the 23 Local Governments in the just concluded May 12 local cou...
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18May
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Governors, lawmakers, others push for IGP’s sack amid speech blunder defence + video – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineGovernors, lawmakers, others push for IGP's sack amid speech blunder defence + videoThe Eagle OnlineThose pushing for the sack of Idris want him out before the 2019 general election, arguing that it will be the country's worst p...
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18May
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Police kill soldier in Port Harcourt – Daily Trust

Daily TrustPolice kill soldier in Port HarcourtDaily TrustA soldier was yesterday shot dead by police officers, leading to pandemonium in the popular Ada Goerge axis of Port Harcourt yesterday when. Witness account had it that the soldier lodged at a h...
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18May
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Police kill soldier in Port Harcourt – Daily Trust

Daily TrustPolice kill soldier in Port HarcourtDaily TrustA soldier was yesterday shot dead by police officers, leading to pandemonium in the popular Ada Goerge axis of Port Harcourt yesterday when. Witness account had it that the soldier lodged at a h...
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18May
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Interswitch partners Slum2School, commissions STEM innovation lab in Lagos school – Daily Trust

Daily TrustInterswitch partners Slum2School, commissions STEM innovation lab in Lagos schoolDaily TrustForemost digital payment firm, Interswitch Limited, has partnered with Slum2School Africa, a volunteer-driven community development organization to b...
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18May
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Interswitch partners Slum2School, commissions STEM innovation lab in Lagos school – Daily Trust

Daily TrustInterswitch partners Slum2School, commissions STEM innovation lab in Lagos schoolDaily TrustForemost digital payment firm, Interswitch Limited, has partnered with Slum2School Africa, a volunteer-driven community development organization to b...
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18May
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Court stops Ikoyi Registry from conducting marriages – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaCourt stops Ikoyi Registry from conducting marriagesPulse NigeriaThis was made known by the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Folami at a press conference. Published: 17.05.2018; Chika Ebuzor. Print; eMail &mi...
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18May
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Court stops Ikoyi Registry from conducting marriages – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaCourt stops Ikoyi Registry from conducting marriagesPulse NigeriaThis was made known by the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Folami at a press conference. Published: 17.05.2018; Chika Ebuzor. Print; eMail &mi...
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18May
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Ramadan Kareem : President Buhari participates in Tafsir – Vanguard

VanguardRamadan Kareem : President Buhari participates in TafsirVanguardAbuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined the Muslim faithful all over the world who thronged neighbourhood mosques for the Ramadan Tafsir – the translation and exp...
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18May
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Ramadan Kareem : President Buhari participates in Tafsir – Vanguard

VanguardRamadan Kareem : President Buhari participates in TafsirVanguardAbuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined the Muslim faithful all over the world who thronged neighbourhood mosques for the Ramadan Tafsir – the translation and exp...
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18May
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Court dismiss Shagaya’s application to unfreeze account – TV360

TV360Court dismiss Shagaya's application to unfreeze accountTV360A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged an application seeking to unfreeze a Unity Bank account with a balance of N1,902,673,399.93 belonging to Bola Shagaya. The judge, Justice ...
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18May
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FG, JOHESU in closed door meeting to end strike – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONFG, JOHESU in closed door meeting to end strikeVanguardThe Federal Government and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have engaged in series of closed door meetings to end the ongoing strike by the health workers. News union and ...
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18May
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Oil price reason for 2018 budget increase to N9.12tr — NASS – TV360

TV360Oil price reason for 2018 budget increase to N9.12tr — NASSTV360The increase in oil price benchmark from the proposed $45 per barrel to $51 per barrel, among others, is reason for the increase of the national budget, says Senator Danjuma Goje, A...
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18May
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Neurologist reveals why IG of police, Idris struggled to read own speech – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNeurologist reveals why IG of police, Idris struggled to read own speechDaily Post NigeriaA neurologist with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Dr. Nura Alkali, has opined that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris...
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17May
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Alleged Fund Diversion: FG Files Amended Charges Against Dasuki – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAlleged Fund Diversion: FG Files Amended Charges Against DasukiCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Federal Government has filed a 25-count amended charge against a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd). Colonel Dasuk&...
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17May
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Shoe polish: Gov Shettima queries commissioner for embarrassing government – Daily Trust

Daily TrustShoe polish: Gov Shettima queries commissioner for embarrassing governmentDaily TrustGovernor Kashim Shettima of Borno State on Thursday queried his Commissioner for Higher Education and aspirant for the House of Representatives, Usman Jaha ...
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17May
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Lagos spends N1.04BN on LAKE rice subsidy – Vanguard

VanguardLagos spends N1.04BN on LAKE rice subsidyVanguardSays 711,736 Families Now Take Farming As Occupation In State. Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has subsidized LAKE Rice to the tune of N1.049billion from December 2016 till date, as pa...
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17May
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Lagos spends N1.04BN on LAKE rice subsidy – Vanguard

VanguardLagos spends N1.04BN on LAKE rice subsidyVanguardSays 711,736 Families Now Take Farming As Occupation In State. Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has subsidized LAKE Rice to the tune of N1.049billion from December 2016 till date, as pa...
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17May
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Abia: Group berates APC leaders over ‘attack’ on governor Ikpeazu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAbia: Group berates APC leaders over 'attack' on governor IkpeazuDaily Post NigeriaA group known as the Abia Youth Forum, AYF, has berated an All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant in next year's State's House of Ass...
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17May
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Abia: Group berates APC leaders over ‘attack’ on governor Ikpeazu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAbia: Group berates APC leaders over 'attack' on governor IkpeazuDaily Post NigeriaA group known as the Abia Youth Forum, AYF, has berated an All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant in next year's State's House of Ass...
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17May
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Breaking: Public scare as policeman kills army officer in Port Harcourt – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Public scare as policeman kills army officer in Port HarcourtVanguardBy Egufe Yafugborhi. PORT HARCOURT – POLICE and Military authorities in Rivers State are battling to calm frayed nerves to avert violent police military conflict a...
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17May
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EFCC detains Senator over alleged receipt of N1.1b vehicles from oil baron – Vanguard

VanguardEFCC detains Senator over alleged receipt of N1.1b vehicles from oil baronVanguardBy Soni Daniel Abuja – A serving Senator from Akwa Ibom State, Bassey Albert Akpan, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over his a...
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17May
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Lagos couple with quintuplets placed on N500,000 monthly allowance – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineLagos couple with quintuplets placed on N500,000 monthly allowanceThe Eagle OnlineBolanle Ambode, the Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has volunteered a monthly allowance of N500,000 for the next 12 months for the ...
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17May
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Nigerian Governors attack NNPC, accuse agency of fraud – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Governors attack NNPC, accuse agency of fraudDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of fraudulently doubling daily consumption of petrol fr...
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17May
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Imo lawmakers state position on APC congress, Okorocha’s support for son in-law as successor – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaImo lawmakers state position on APC congress, Okorocha's support for son in-law as successorDaily Post NigeriaThe Speaker, Imo House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, has called on the national leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
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17May
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We’ll accept restructuring from referendum—IPOB – Vanguard

VanguardWe'll accept restructuring from referendum—IPOBVanguardBy Emeka Mamah. ENUGU—THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that it was not opposed to restructuring of the country, if that was the outcome of the a referendum in the old...
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17May
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Army, police, DSS to brief Senate on killings next week – The Punch

The PunchArmy, police, DSS to brief Senate on killings next weekThe PunchThe Senate has again resolved that the Nigerian police, the Department of State Services and the military should brief it next week on the security situation in the country. The r...
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17May
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A Nigerian heroine called Leah – Vanguard

BusinessDayA Nigerian heroine called LeahVanguardLET me join millions of Nigerians of goodwill and the rest of concerned mankind to wish our innocent, heroic tendril of youth, Miss Leah Sharibu, happy birthday. On Tuesday, 15th May 2018, she clocked fi...
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17May
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VIDEO: Billionaire Femi Otedola takes inter-state ride in ‘Molue’ – The Punch

The PunchVIDEO: Billionaire Femi Otedola takes inter-state ride in 'Molue'The PunchOne of the richest men in Nigeria, Femi Otedola, was one of the passengers in a commercial bus popularly known as Molue. On its own, Molue readily qualifies as a...
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16May
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Ex-NIA boss asks court to void his sack, seeks order of reinstatement – Vanguard

VanguardEx-NIA boss asks court to void his sack, seeks order of reinstatementVanguardABUJA – Former Acting Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Mr. Mohammed Duada, on Wednesday, went before the National Industrial Court, NIC, si...
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16May
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Don’t search Wike’s house, Court orders Police, EFCC, DSS – Vanguard

VanguardDon't search Wike's house, Court orders Police, EFCC, DSSVanguardThe Federal High Court Abuja has barred the Nigerian Police, the EFCC and the Department of State Security Service, (DSS) from searching houses belonging to Gov. Nyesom Wi...
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16May
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Saraki to meet Buhari over alleged plot by IGP to implicate Senate President – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSaraki to meet Buhari over alleged plot by IGP to implicate Senate PresidentDaily Post NigeriaThe Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki is set to meet President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss with him an alleged plot by the Inspector Genera...
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16May
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Stop rejecting gunshot victims, Lagos police warn doctors – Vanguard

VanguardStop rejecting gunshot victims, Lagos police warn doctorsVanguardThe Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday warned hospitals and doctors to henceforth desist from rejecting gunshot victims, saying such act constitutes a flagrant violation of a...
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16May
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Court declines to stay execution of judgment recalling Omo-Agege to Senate – Vanguard

VanguardCourt declines to stay execution of judgment recalling Omo-Agege to SenateVanguardABUJA – The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, declined to stay execution of the judgment that nullified the suspension of Senator Ovie Omo...
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16May
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UPDATED: I will resign in a week, says Fayemi – The Punch

The PunchUPDATED: I will resign in a week, says FayemiThe PunchThe Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said that he would resign from the federal cabinet “in a week.” Fayemi, who is the governorship candidate of...
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16May
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Real Madrid, Rivers Govt agree to set up academy – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaReal Madrid, Rivers Govt agree to set up academyDaily Post NigeriaRivers State Government has agreed a partnership with Spanish giants, Real Madrid to set up an academy in Port Harcourt. Governor Nyesom Wike, who made the announcement...
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16May
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‘Sacked panel chair held parallel congress in Delta’ – The Nation Newspaper

Vanguard'Sacked panel chair held parallel congress in Delta'The Nation NewspaperPArallel congresses were held last Saturday in Delta State during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress. The Nation, yesterday, learnt the sacked chair ...
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16May
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’31 killed in ongoing Nasarawa communities ethnic crisis’ – Vanguard

'31 killed in ongoing Nasarawa communities ethnic crisis'VanguardBy Femi Bolaji. Lafia—No fewer than 31 persons have lost their lives in the ongoing ethnic crisis between Bassa and Egbura communities in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa ...
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16May
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Killings: Buhari okays N10bn for Benue, others’ repairs – The Punch

The PunchKillings: Buhari okays N10bn for Benue, others' repairsThe PunchPresident Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10bn for the rehabilitation of communities destroyed during recent attacks in Benue State and other states. Vice-President Yemi Osinba...
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16May
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Army recovers guns in Nasarawa militia camp – The Punch

The PunchArmy recovers guns in Nasarawa militia campThe PunchTroops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and destroyed a camp reportedly used by militiamen in Ugya village in the Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Our correspondent learnt tha...
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16May
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What Nigerians should do to Buhari for deceiving them – Sen. Abaribe – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat Nigerians should do to Buhari for deceiving them – Sen. AbaribeDaily Post NigeriaEnyinnaya Abaribe, Senator representing Abia South has said the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration thrives on deceit and excuses. Spe...
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16May
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Another bank robbery claims 2 in Ekiti – Premium Times

Premium TimesAnother bank robbery claims 2 in EkitiPremium TimesArmed robbers struck again at Ilawe-Ekiti in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing a policeman and a bank staff in the attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) rep...
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16May
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What Oshiomhole told Dogara, APC caucus – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat Oshiomhole told Dogara, APC caucusDaily Post NigeriaFormer Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, met members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives over his plan to become chairman of ...
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15May
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Journalists, aides bar from Assembly complex as Oyo lawmakers elect new Speaker, others – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJournalists, aides bar from Assembly complex as Oyo lawmakers elect new Speaker, othersDaily Post NigeriaJournalists who were at the premises of Oyo State House of Assembly complex to monitor the proceeding of the Assembly in the sele...
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15May
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Army to end Boko Haram insurgency with operation ‘Last Hold’ – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaArmy to end Boko Haram insurgency with operation 'Last Hold'Daily Post NigeriaThe Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General T.Y. Buratai has said, the complex and adaptive nature of the Boko Haram insurgency has resulted in the disside...
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15May
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Senate receives 2018 budget report – Vanguard

VanguardSenate receives 2018 budget reportVanguardThe Senate on Tuesday received the report of Committee on Appropriation on the 2018 budget estimates. The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Danjuma Goje, laid the report before the Senate in plenary, six ...
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15May
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Dino Melaye loses in court – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDino Melaye loses in courtDaily Post NigeriaA Kogi State High Court has struck out the assassination case involving the chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Taofiq Isa, instituted by Senator from the state, Dino Melay...
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15May
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I can attest to PMB’s history of honesty – Shehu Sani – Vanguard

VanguardI can attest to PMB's history of honesty – Shehu SaniVanguardSenator Shehu Sani has said that he can attest to President Muhammadu Buhari's 'history of honesty'. Shehu Sanni Sani on his Tweeter handle yesterday said that '...
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15May
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Rivers APC crisis: Senator Abe begs Buhari to intervene – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaRivers APC crisis: Senator Abe begs Buhari to interveneDaily Post NigeriaEmbattled All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Magnus Abe, yesterday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to call warring members in Rivers State...
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15May
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Why Past leaders should be tried by EFCC – CACOL, CD back Soyinka – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy Past leaders should be tried by EFCC – CACOL, CD back SoyinkaDaily Post NigeriaThe Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, and Campaign for Democracy, CD, have reacted to Nobel laurette, Wole Soyinka's call fo...
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15May
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Father of 4 commits suicide in Ondo over debt – Vanguard

The PunchFather of 4 commits suicide in Ondo over debtVanguardBy Dayo Johnson. Akure—A father of four and an executive member of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, in Ondo State identified as Ayokunle has reportedly committed...
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15May
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Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road to cost N22.387b – Naija247news

Naija247newsLagos-Ota-Abeokuta road to cost N22.387bNaija247newsThe Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, yesterday kicked off rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road. Ministry officials led an inspection t...
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15May
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Alleged N6.3bn fraud: Prosecution stalls Jang’s arraignment – The Punch

The PunchAlleged N6.3bn fraud: Prosecution stalls Jang's arraignmentThe PunchFriday Olokor, Jos. Two anti-graft agencies of the Federal Government on Monday failed to arraign Senator Jonah Jang and a cashier, Yusuf Pam, before Justice Daniel Longji...
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15May
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Strike: JOHESU accuses doctors, health ministry of sabotage, insincerity – P.M. News

P.M. NewsStrike: JOHESU accuses doctors, health ministry of sabotage, insincerityP.M. NewsThe National Chairman of JOHESU, Mr Biobebelemoye Josiah, has alerted the public on purported efforts by Nigerian doctors to frustrate ongoing talks to end the fo...
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15May
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Ekiti guber: APC chairman, Oyegun speaks on Fayemi’s emergence as Party’s flag bearer – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEkiti guber: APC chairman, Oyegun speaks on Fayemi's emergence as Party's flag bearerDaily Post NigeriaThe National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Monday congratulated Kayode Fayem...
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15May
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How we will spend recovered Abacha loot – Buhari – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHow we will spend recovered Abacha loot – BuhariDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how the $320m recovered loot of former late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha would be spent. Buhari said the recovered loot wil...
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15May
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Kaduna polls: We will investigate allegations of malpractices – El-Rufai – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaKaduna polls: We will investigate allegations of malpractices – El-RufaiDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Nasir El Rufai has stated that allegations of irregularities in last Saturday's local government election in the state will be in...
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15May
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Osinbajo, CJN urge judges to be above board, uphold ethical standards – Vanguard

VanguardOsinbajo, CJN urge judges to be above board, uphold ethical standardsVanguardAs Lagos Judiciary Holds First Biannual Public Lecture. Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the major reforms being implemented in both judiciary ...
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15May
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We didn’t know corruption during our time – Gowon – Vanguard

VanguardWe didn't know corruption during our time – GowonVanguardFormer Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, says the condition he found himself after his ouster from office in 1975 might have changed the attitude of Nigerian leaders to corrupti...
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15May
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Buhari launches N9bn irrigation scheme in Jigawa – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari launches N9bn irrigation scheme in JigawaDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched the N9 billion Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme (HVIS) rehabilitation project in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa. New...
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14May
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APC Tenure Elongation Dispute: Suit Against Oyegun, Others lifeless-Court – Vanguard

The PunchAPC Tenure Elongation Dispute: Suit Against Oyegun, Others lifeless-CourtVanguardBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri. ABUJA-The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Monday, dismissed two separate suits that challenged the one-year tenure extension g...
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14May
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Tension as Shiites chase away policemen, ground federal secretariat in Abuja – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaTension as Shiites chase away policemen, ground federal secretariat in AbujaDaily Post NigeriaMembers of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shiites, on Monday shut down the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja. The yo...
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14May
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FG to boost power supply in Northeast – TCN – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONFG to boost power supply in Northeast – TCNVanguardMr Usman Gur, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), said the Federal Government was committed to improving power supply to boost econo...
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14May
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Arrested! ‘Most Wanted Abuja-Kaduna Highway Kidnapper’ Who Shoots With Two AK-47 Rifles At A Time – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comArrested! 'Most Wanted Abuja-Kaduna Highway Kidnapper' Who Shoots With Two AK-47 Rifles At A TimeSaharaReporters.comBarau Ibrahim, a notorious gang leader of kidnappers better known as Rambo, has been arrested by operatives o...
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14May
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Updated: Police seal Kano Assembly over plan to impeach speaker – Vanguard

VanguardUpdated: Police seal Kano Assembly over plan to impeach speakerVanguardBy AbdulSalam Muhammad. KANO – Kano political temperament was raised to a boiling point Monday, following move by aggrieved members of the Kano state house of Assembly mov...
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14May
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How states withdrew N593.1bn from federation account in Q1 2018 – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHow states withdrew N593.1bn from federation account in Q1 2018Daily Post NigeriaThe 36 states of the federation have so far withdrawn about 593.1 billion from the Federation Account as revenue generated in the first quarter of 2018. ...
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Breaking: Gunmen attack Nigerian Airforce helipad in Yenagoa, kill airman – Vanguard

The PunchBreaking: Gunmen attack Nigerian Airforce helipad in Yenagoa, kill airmanVanguardAbuja – The Nigerian Airforce headquarters has said that its helicopter landing site (Helipad) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State was attacked by unknown gunmen on Sunda...
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Only justice will unite Nigeria, says Ekweremadu on his 56th birthday – Vanguard

VanguardOnly justice will unite Nigeria, says Ekweremadu on his 56th birthdayVanguardDEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for equity and justice to unite the country and put her on the path of speedy development. He, howev...
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14May
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Parallel congresses were fruitless — Omo-Agege – Vanguard

VanguardParallel congresses were fruitless — Omo-AgegeVanguardBy Gab Ejuwa. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central senatorial district in the Senate has described as fruitless, efforts by some persons who held parallel congresses in Delta...
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14May
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Between the Senate and IGP of Police – BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)

BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)Between the Senate and IGP of PoliceBusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)The Nigerian Senate and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris have been locked in a battle of wits in recent weeks o...
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14May
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NCAA suspends FirstNation Airways indefinitely over licence infraction – The Punch

The PunchNCAA suspends FirstNation Airways indefinitely over licence infractionThe PunchThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of the Air Operators Certificate of FirstNation Airways indefinitely. The NCAA said on Sunday tha...
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14May
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Nigeria, UAE agreement on stolen assets takes off – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperNigeria, UAE agreement on stolen assets takes offThe Nation NewspaperPresident Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption drive moved a notch higher yesterday. Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s agreement on recovery of as...
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14May
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Resign now, South West chapter of Accord Party tells national chairman – Vanguard

VanguardResign now, South West chapter of Accord Party tells national chairmanVanguardIbadan – The South-West Chapter of Accord Party has called for the resignation of its National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Nalado, over alleged anti-party activities....
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14May
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‘We steal from Ogun prostitutes, sell to Lagos prostitutes’ – The Punch

The Punch'We steal from Ogun prostitutes, sell to Lagos prostitutes'The PunchSamson Folarin. Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a gang of robbers for allegedly stealing phones from prostitutes...
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14May
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Taraba killings : Airforce deploys 300 Special Forces to Quick Response Wing – Vanguard

VanguardTaraba killings : Airforce deploys 300 Special Forces to Quick Response WingVanguardBy: Kingsley Omonobi Abuja – Against the backdrop of continued attacks and killings in Taraba State by herdsmen and bandits, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at t...
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14May
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Igbo summit can never hold in Awka, IPOB threatens – Vanguard

VanguardIgbo summit can never hold in Awka, IPOB threatensVanguardAwka- THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, vowed Sunday that the proposed Igbo summit scheduled to take place in Awka on May 21st, 2018 would never hold, threatening that such a gather...
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13May
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Mother’s Day: Obaseki extols virtues of motherhood, assures of more policies on women empowerment – Nigerian Observer

Nigerian ObserverMother's Day: Obaseki extols virtues of motherhood, assures of more policies on women empowermentNigerian ObserverBENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed mothers for their immense contribution to nation bu...
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13May
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Tinubu Speaks On How Self-interests Almost Ruined APC Congresses – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comTinubu Speaks On How Self-interests Almost Ruined APC CongressesSaharaReporters.comBola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has blamed the shortcomings of the party's congresses across the country on t...
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13May
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2019 Election: Obasanjo’s ADC, PDP, 36 others to align – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse Nigeria2019 Election: Obasanjo's ADC, PDP, 36 others to alignPulse NigeriaThe PDP confirmed that a committee headed by Senator Liyel Imoke is in talks with other political parties for possible alliances. Published: 13.05.2018; Dimeji Akinloye...
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Okonjo-Iweala denies calling Amaechi, Fashola scavengers – Vanguard

VanguardOkonjo-Iweala denies calling Amaechi, Fashola scavengersVanguardFormer Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has slammed those she termed “mischief-makers” for “putting words” in her mouth, saying she described form...
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13May
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National Assembly: Toothless bulldog? – Vanguard

Daily Post NigeriaNational Assembly: Toothless bulldog?VanguardBy Obi Nwakanma. I have noted frequently in this column that the parliament is the most powerful arm of state in a democracy and under a constitutional government. It is not only the body t...
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13May
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Ajimobi saved Lam-Adesina from supporters who accused him of using thugs – Gov’s spokesman – The Punch

The PunchAjimobi saved Lam-Adesina from supporters who accused him of using thugs – Gov's spokesmanThe PunchSpecial Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Communication and Strategy, Bolaji Tunji, in this interview with OLUFEMI ATOYEBI, says the allega...
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