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20Jan
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2016 Budget Will Address Poverty – Osinbajo – Information Nigeria

Information Nigeria2016 Budget Will Address Poverty – OsinbajoInformation NigeriaVice President Yemi Osinbajo has said there are specific provisions in the 2016 budget proposals that would tackle poverty in the country. A statement issued yesterday b...
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20Jan
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Buhari: President’s administration will prosecute corrupt judges – AGF – Pulse Nigeria

The PunchBuhari: President's administration will prosecute corrupt judges – AGFPulse NigeriaThe Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami said further that such judges would also be forced to forfeit their assets if found guilty. ...
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20Jan
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EDO 2016: Oshiomhole and his preference – Nigerian Observer

VanguardEDO 2016: Oshiomhole and his preferenceNigerian ObserverBefore Thursday, January 14, 2016, it was nothing but rumoure that Governor Adams Oshiomhole had either endorsed or annointed an aspirant as the All Peoples Congress, (APC), candidate in t...
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20Jan
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Homosexuality: Ughelli Government College suspends three students – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaHomosexuality: Ughelli Government College suspends three studentsDailyPost Nigeriahomosexuals Three students of the Government College Ughelli, GCU, Delta state, were on Tuesday suspended indefinitely over their involvement in homosexu...
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20Jan
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FREED: Pastor, 11 Others Released In Bayelsa – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchFREED: Pastor, 11 Others Released In BayelsaLeadership NewspapersPastor Lawrence Ehimare, attached to the Christ Embassy Church and 11 others who were abducted on Sunday by suspected sea pirates from a passenger boat along the Nembe Waterway i...
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20Jan
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Lai Mohammed Visits LEADERSHIP Hausa, Says Those Who Looted Public Funds Are Richer Than Nigeria – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersLai Mohammed Visits LEADERSHIP Hausa, Says Those Who Looted Public Funds Are Richer Than NigeriaLeadership NewspapersThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, yesterday said that given the recent statistics of f...
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20Jan
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Nollywood Stakeholders Call For Emeka Mba’s Release – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNollywood Stakeholders Call For Emeka Mba's ReleaseLeadership NewspapersStakeholders in the movie industry have called for the release of the director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Emeka Mba who has ...
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20Jan
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N2.6bn fraud: ‘Fashion designer got N546m from NIMASA’ – The Punch

The PunchN2.6bn fraud: 'Fashion designer got N546m from NIMASA'The PunchThe trial of an ex-Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi, and five others continued before a Federal High Court i...
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20Jan
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PDP kicks as Olisa Metuh appears for trial in handcuffs – The Punch

The PunchPDP kicks as Olisa Metuh appears for trial in handcuffsThe Punch... • National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, appearing for his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja... on Tuesday. Photos: Olatunji Obasa. ...
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20Jan
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EU Reacts To Pro-Biafra Group Secession Agitation – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEU Reacts To Pro-Biafra Group Secession AgitationCHANNELS TELEVISIONbiafra The European Union (EU) has reacted to a call by the organisation of Emerging African States, seeking self-determination of a Biafra government. The group had...
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20Jan
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NSCDC: Cleaning Dambazau’s shoes in public “mark of respect” – Vanguard

VanguardNSCDC: Cleaning Dambazau's shoes in public “mark of respect”VanguardThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has explained why an officer of the State Security Service (SSS) cleaned the shoes of the minister of Interior, Abd...
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20Jan
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FG threatens to scrap NIMASA over massive fraud, indolence – The Nation Newspaper

The PunchFG threatens to scrap NIMASA over massive fraud, indolenceThe Nation NewspaperThe Federal Government Tuesday threatened scrap the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over massive fraud and indolence. The government said...
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20Jan
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NUJ Sues Nigerian Customs N500m For Assaulting Journalist – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comNUJ Sues Nigerian Customs N500m For Assaulting JournalistSaharaReporters.comThe Lagos State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has filed a N500 million naira damage against the Nigerian Customs Service for the brutal a...
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20Jan
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At last 2016 Budget Copies arrive NASS – Vanguard

Pulse NigeriaAt last 2016 Budget Copies arrive NASSVanguardABUJA-AT last copies of the 2016 Budget arrived the National Assembly Complex yesterday after the controversy over the status of the 2016 budget had mellowed down. A mini commercial bus marked ...
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20Jan
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Radio Biafra Director Kanu files fresh bail application – Naija247news

Naija247newsRadio Biafra Director Kanu files fresh bail applicationNaija247newsThe Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh application for bail before Justice James Tsoho of the Federal ...
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19Jan
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NDLEA: 5 things you should know about agency’s new boss, Muhammad Abdallah – Pulse Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperNDLEA: 5 things you should know about agency's new boss, Muhammad AbdallahPulse NigeriaAbdallah's appointment was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal on Monday, January ...
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19Jan
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If I am guilty, let all the curses in the Bible be upon me – Okupe fires back at defamers – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaIf I am guilty, let all the curses in the Bible be upon me - Okupe fires back at defamersDailyPost NigeriaErstwhile Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe has vented his anger on thos...
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19Jan
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Synagogue: Engineers oppose service mode – The Punch

The PunchSynagogue: Engineers oppose service modeThe PunchA Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday adjourned further proceedings in the charges filed against the Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations and four other till January...
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19Jan
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Saraki’s senate of tasteless jokes and anything goes – TheCable

TheCableSaraki's senate of tasteless jokes and anything goesTheCableWhen you heard, like other Nigerians, that the 2016 budget of the country was 'missing' last week, how did you react? For me, I laughed. “How can?” Is that a joke or so...
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19Jan
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Police recover 32 sophisticated guns in Edo – CP – Vanguard

VanguardPolice recover 32 sophisticated guns in Edo – CPVanguardThe Edo Police Command has recovered more than 32 sophisticated guns with several ammunition from suspected criminals in the last five months. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Chris ...
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19Jan
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How governors’ wives can help deliver change mantra, By Aisha Buhari – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaHow governors' wives can help deliver change mantra, By Aisha BuhariDaily Times NigeriaWife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday met with wives of state governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to discuss strategies on how...
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19Jan
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We didn’t know Faleke in Kogi until Audu selected him – Dr. Atte – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaWe didn't know Faleke in Kogi until Audu selected him - Dr. AtteDailyPost NigeriaDr Oluwayomi David Atte, Commissioner for Education and Sole Administrator of the State Water Corporation in the old Kwara State, has said all is now ...
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19Jan
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Kaduna Begins Daily Feeding Programme For Primary School Pupils – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONKaduna Begins Daily Feeding Programme For Primary School PupilsCHANNELS TELEVISIONKaduna The Kaduna State Government has launched its free feeding programme at primary schools in the state. This is to encourage pupils' enrolment ...
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19Jan
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Corruption, Main Opposition To Buhari’s Government – SGF – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaCorruption, Main Opposition To Buhari's Government – SGFInformation NigeriaBabachir David Lawal The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal on Monday declared that “Corruption” is the main ...
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19Jan
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Ministry, Zinox to build database of the unemployed – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaMinistry, Zinox to build database of the unemployedThe PunchThe Ministry of Labour and Productivity has partnered the Zinox Group, an indigenous Information and Communications Technology firm, to build a database of the unemployed i...
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19Jan
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Police arraign RCCG pastor for alleged N30m fraud – The Punch

The PunchPolice arraign RCCG pastor for alleged N30m fraudThe PunchThe Special Fraud Unit of Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Felix Fadare, before an Igbosere Magistrates' Court for his all...
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19Jan
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Ondo students protest non-payment of bursary – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaOndo students protest non-payment of bursaryThe PunchStudents under the auspices of the National Association of Ondo State Students, on Monday, blocked several roads in Akure, the state capital, to protest against the non-payment of...
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19Jan
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Judge defers to A’Court in Lagos LG suit – The Punch

The Nation NewspaperJudge defers to A'Court in Lagos LG suitThe PunchJustice Abdulfatal Lawal of a Lagos State High Court in Igbosere, who ordered the state last year to immediately conduct elections in all its 57 Local Government Areas, has washed...
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19Jan
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Why I’m leading Buahri’s anti-graft war — Kashamu – Vanguard

VanguardWhy I'm leading Buahri's anti-graft war — KashamuVanguardSenator Buruji Kashamu, PDP, Ogun East Senatorial District, is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on State and Local Government Administration, at an interactive session with s...
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19Jan
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55 Nigerians stole N1.34trn in 8 years – FG – Vanguard

Vanguard55 Nigerians stole N1.34trn in 8 years – FGVanguardABUJA —The Federal Government said, yesterday, that 55 well-placed Nigerians stole a whopping N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013, an amount that would have been enough to provide signific...
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19Jan
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The effrontery of Tompolo – The Punch

The PunchThe effrontery of TompoloThe PunchThe refusal of ex-militant, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the summons of the court is an affront on ...
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19Jan
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Falana urges Buhari to pardon soldiers convicted for mutiny – The Punch

The PunchFalana urges Buhari to pardon soldiers convicted for mutinyThe PunchHuman rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to pardon all soldiers convicted by various courts martial for offences of mutiny allegedly ...
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19Jan
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We’ve driven Boko Haram into fall-back positions – Buhari – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaWe've driven Boko Haram into fall-back positions - BuhariDailyPost Nigeria12573771_944587475633593_6182410415154390938_n President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday in Abu Dhabi that Nigeria has made very significant progress towards en...
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18Jan
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Nnamdi Kanu: Aka Ikenga speaks to Buhari – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaNnamdi Kanu: Aka Ikenga speaks to BuhariDaily Times NigeriaThirty-Two years ago, a young, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, in a military coup overthrew a legitimate Nigerian civilian government. He superimposed himself as Head of Stat...
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18Jan
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Ooni pays historic visit to Alaafin – National Mirror

National MirrorOoni pays historic visit to AlaafinNational MirrorOoni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, yesterday made history as he became the first Ooni to visit the Alaafin of Oyo since 1937. The Methodist Church, Apaara, Oyo, venue of the 45th...
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18Jan
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Troops warn community leaders against attacks on oil installations – The Punch

VanguardTroops warn community leaders against attacks on oil installationsThe PunchThe troops of Joint Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, have vowed to hold community leaders responsible for any act of sabotage against oil and gas facilit...
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18Jan
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Jonathan Ran CBN Like Idi-Amin – Soludo – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersJonathan Ran CBN Like Idi-Amin – SoludoLeadership NewspapersFormer Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof Charles Soludo, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan ran the CBN like a movie from Uganda under th...
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18Jan
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APC Reps members sue Dogara over mace-protection rule – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaAPC Reps members sue Dogara over mace-protection ruleDailyPost NigeriaPIC.15.SPEAKER-HOUSE-OF-REPRESENTATIVES-YAKUBU-DOGARA Eleven members of the House of Representatives have dragged Speaker Yakubu Dogara to an Abuja High Court over t...
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18Jan
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APC Panics Over Faleke’s Final Decision – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAPC Panics Over Faleke's Final DecisionNAIJ.COMThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state is at a crossroad following the decision of the state's deputy governor-elect, James Faleke to boycott the January 27 swearing-in ceremony ...
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18Jan
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Biafra Agitation: Read Senator’s Verdict On Biafra – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBiafra Agitation: Read Senator's Verdict On BiafraNAIJ.COMFormer senator, Salisu Ibrahim Musa Matori, has said that Biafra can go if Nigeria as a whole agrees not to live together. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. Matori. Senato...
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18Jan
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Navy Handover Vessel, Boat With N11m Stolen Diesel To EFCC – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNavy Handover Vessel, Boat With N11m Stolen Diesel To EFCCLeadership NewspapersThe Nigerian Navy said it had handed over a vessel and wooden boat with about 10,000 litres of suspected stolen diesel worth N11 million to the Economic...
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18Jan
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Saraki orders security beef up in N’Assembly – The Punch

Naija247newsSaraki orders security beef up in N'AssemblyThe PunchThe Senate President, who is also the Chairman of the National Assembly, Bukola Saraki, has directed a review of all security arrangements in the federal parliament in order to keep t...
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18Jan
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$2.1bn arms probe: Colonel opens lid on illicit deals by top officers – Vanguard

Vanguard$2.1bn arms probe: Colonel opens lid on illicit deals by top officersVanguardABUJA — Indications emerged last night that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has received some lead on how some of the indicted top serving and re...
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18Jan
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FG to give N60bn loan to one million artisans – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaFG to give N60bn loan to one million artisansThe PunchIn his bid to ensure the successful take off of the social protection programmes promised by his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mrs. M...
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18Jan
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Coup of curiosities – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperCoup of curiositiesThe Nation NewspaperHow much has Nigeria changed since its first and perhaps most far-reaching military coup was carried out 50 years ago? It was a coup for change. But was it a coup of change? Could it have happe...
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18Jan
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TSA: Sokoto uncovers N1.5bn – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaTSA: Sokoto uncovers N1.5bnDaily Times NigeriaThe Sokoto State Government says it has uncovered N1.5 billion belonging to it lying idle in 100 dormant accounts in various commercial banks in the country. The state government attribut...
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18Jan
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Pa Anenih: Sorry EFCC, I’ve got N180m claims on Jonathan – The News

The NewsPa Anenih: Sorry EFCC, I've got N180m claims on JonathanThe NewsFormer Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has told the EFCC that instead of refunding any money to the Office of Nation...
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18Jan
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Photos: Buhari arrives UAE for World Future Energy Summit – Vanguard

VanguardPhotos: Buhari arrives UAE for World Future Energy SummitVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the United Arab Emirates, UAE, where he is to join the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Z...
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18Jan
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Nigeria: Ambode Calls for Unity On Armed Forces Remembrance Day – AllAfrica.com

The Guardian NigeriaNigeria: Ambode Calls for Unity On Armed Forces Remembrance DayAllAfrica.comThe Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, yesterday at the celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, called for unity among Nigerians. He also urged...
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18Jan
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Ooni breaks 79-year-old jinx as he visits Alaafin in Oyo – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaOoni breaks 79-year-old jinx as he visits Alaafin in OyoDailyPost Nigeriaooni-oba-adeyeye-enitan-ogunwusi The Ooni of Ife , Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Sunday broke a 79-year old jinx when he visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwo...
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18Jan
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Mass sack hits Imo, 19 parastatals affected – Vanguard

VanguardMass sack hits Imo, 19 parastatals affectedVanguardGovernor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has sacked scores of the workers in 19 parastatals, agencies and departments, even as their salaries had been stopped with effect from Monday, January 4, 2...
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18Jan
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Ekwunife, Ikeazor Seek APC Ticket For Anambra Central Senatorial Election – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEkwunife, Ikeazor Seek APC Ticket For Anambra Central Senatorial ElectionCHANNELS TELEVISIONAnambra The All Progressives Congress (APC) have assured aspirants vying for the Anambra Central Senatorial zone a free, fair and credible pr...
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18Jan
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Nigeria has highest number of IDPs in the World – Daily Sun

Daily SunNigeria has highest number of IDPs in the WorldDaily SunThe Chairman, House Committee on Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs), Alhaji Sani Zoro, confirmed that Nigeria has the highest number of IDPs in the world with over five million internally...
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17Jan
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Sokoto govt finds N1.5bn in 100 idle accounts – P.M. News

P.M. NewsSokoto govt finds N1.5bn in 100 idle accountsP.M. NewsThe Sokoto State Government said Sunday that it has discovered a total sum of N1.5 billion in 100 redundant accounts in various commercial banks just two weeks after the formal introduction...
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17Jan
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‘MISSING 2016 BUDGET’:Aso Rock moves to douse tension – Vanguard

Vanguard'MISSING 2016 BUDGET':Aso Rock moves to douse tensionVanguardWorried by the controversy dogging the 2016 Budget at the National Assemble, there were indications at the weekend that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to decontaminate the ...
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17Jan
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El-Rufai Investigates Army/Shiites Clash In Zaria – CHANNELS TELEVISION

The PunchEl-Rufai Investigates Army/Shiites Clash In ZariaCHANNELS TELEVISIONGovernor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has set up judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the December 12, 2015 clash between soldiers and members of the Islamic Moveme...
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17Jan
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Coup Was A Major Setback For Nigeria – Sardauna’s Grandson – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersCoup Was A Major Setback For Nigeria – Sardauna's GrandsonLeadership NewspapersThe grandson of the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba, has decried the impact of the January 15, 1966 coup on Niger...
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17Jan
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Obasanjo bags Masters Degree as Open Varsity graduates 10653 – Daily Trust

Daily TrustObasanjo bags Masters Degree as Open Varsity graduates 10653Daily TrustFrom left: The representative of former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Oluwafunsho Obasanjo; Chairman Hygienic Products, Calabar, Chief Obafemi Olopade; Former In...
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17Jan
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Biafra: Tension as MASSOB,IPOB ‘resume protests tomorrow’ – Vanguard

VanguardBiafra: Tension as MASSOB,IPOB 'resume protests tomorrow'VanguardThere was tension in the South-East, yesterday, following the threat by the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra,MASSOB,and the Indigenous Peopl...
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17Jan
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Edo 2016: I will not stand aloof over the choice of my successor – Oshiomhole – Vanguard

VanguardEdo 2016: I will not stand aloof over the choice of my successor – OshiomholeVanguardTension is heightening in Edo ahead of the 2016 governorship election in the state, as leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) engage in war of...
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17Jan
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Lessons from Bayelsa poll – Daily Sun

Daily SunLessons from Bayelsa pollDaily SunAFTER the keenly contested gubernatorial election of December 5, 2015 and the supplementary poll of January 9, 2016, the incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Par...
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17Jan
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Chibok girls, 600 days after: Buhari, Mama Taraba, Oby and the lingering trauma – Vanguard

VanguardChibok girls, 600 days after: Buhari, Mama Taraba, Oby and the lingering traumaVanguard600 days after their children went missing, parents of the over 200 schoolgirls, abducted in Chibok, Borno State, met with President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thu...
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17Jan
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Woman loses three children in Bayelsa fire – The Punch

DailyPost NigeriaWoman loses three children in Bayelsa fireThe PunchTragedy struck in Bayelsa State when an inferno killed three siblings in Elebele community in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The fire was said to have razed an apartment whe...
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17Jan
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Anti-corruption: APC members not above prosecution- Moghalu – Vanguard

VanguardAnti-corruption: APC members not above prosecution- MoghaluVanguardABUJA-FOLLOWING the current fight against corruption led by President Muhammadu Buhari, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. George Moghalu, has stated that no memb...
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17Jan
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PDP’s Metuh In Kuje Prison: SEE How He Landed There – Information Nigeria

The PunchPDP's Metuh In Kuje Prison: SEE How He Landed ThereInformation NigeriaThe Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, remanded the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Olisa Metuh in p...
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16Jan
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FCT Polls: Over 21000 Persons Registered So Far – INEC – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersFCT Polls: Over 21000 Persons Registered So Far – INECLeadership NewspapersAs preparations mount for elections into the Six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Com...
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16Jan
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Abunda Tinubu Yace Game Da Shuwagabannin Jam’iyyar PDP Dasu Koma APC – NAIJ.COM

DailyPost NigeriaAbunda Tinubu Yace Game Da Shuwagabannin Jam'iyyar PDP Dasu Koma APCNAIJ.COMCif Bola Tinubu, wani babban jigon jam'iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) ya maganta kan rahoto daga jaridar Newswire wanda shi ya lalata wasu shuwa...
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16Jan
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Osinbajo seeks elite support to tackle nation’s challenges – Vanguard

The PunchOsinbajo seeks elite support to tackle nation's challengesVanguardAbuja – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday stressed the need for elite consensus in the country to tackle the political, economic and social challenges con...
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16Jan
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Why Buhari ordered probe of ex-military Chiefs, Badeh, Amosu – Vanguard

VanguardWhy Buhari ordered probe of ex-military Chiefs, Badeh, AmosuVanguardABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari on Friday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to carry out extensive investigation on the former Chief of Defence St...
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16Jan
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Gov Ortom Wins At Supreme Court, Extends Olive Branch To Tarzoor – Leadership Newspapers

The Nation NewspaperGov Ortom Wins At Supreme Court, Extends Olive Branch To TarzoorLeadership NewspapersA seven man panel of the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Samuel Ortom as the duly elected governor of Benue State on the ground...
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16Jan
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Jonathan wins award, vows to work for Nigeria – The Punch

VanguardJonathan wins award, vows to work for NigeriaThe PunchFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he will not relent in working for the democracy, peace and progress of Nigeria. Jonathan stated this on his Facebook page after being honoure...
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16Jan
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FG clarifies N5,000 unemployment stipend – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperFG clarifies N5,000 unemployment stipendThe Nation NewspaperThe Federal government said yesterday that it has no plan to pay N5000 to Unemployed Nigerians just to be indolent and unproductive, saying such payment will be made as all...
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16Jan
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Akintola’s son: We hid in wardrobes while dad faced soldiers’bullets outside – The News

The NewsAkintola's son: We hid in wardrobes while dad faced soldiers'bullets outsideThe NewsFrom left, Amb. Abayomi Akintola; Governor Abiola Ajimobi, and his predecessor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala;,and Osun SSG, Alhaji Mashood. Gbenro Adesina....
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16Jan
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Alleged N400m fraud: Metuh in Kuje prison custody – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged N400m fraud: Metuh in Kuje prison custodyVanguardABUJA—–The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has remanded the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Olisa Metuh in prison custody ...
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16Jan
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Ezekwesili, Falana, challenge lawyers, others on corruption, standard of education – Vanguard

VanguardEzekwesili, Falana, challenge lawyers, others on corruption, standard of educationVanguardFormer Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili yesterday lamented that the Federal Ministry of Education lacked an updated data of secondary schools...
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16Jan
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Amaechi Confirms Removal Of Fuel Subsidy – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaAmaechi Confirms Removal Of Fuel SubsidyInformation NigeriaTransportation Minister, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday, confirmed the removal of subsidy on petrol, pointing out that it was not included in the 2016 budget. Speaki...
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16Jan
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Diversion of arms funds, heartless – Aregbesola – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperDiversion of arms funds, heartless - AregbesolaThe Nation NewspaperThe Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has on Friday described the diversion of money meant for procuring arms for Nigeria soldiers to fight insurgency as a mo...
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15Jan
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CBN assures Dangote of Forex to finance $14bn refinery – Vanguard

VanguardCBN assures Dangote of Forex to finance $14bn refineryVanguardThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given assurance to Dangote Group that it will support it access Foreign Exchange, Forex to build its proposed $14 billion refinery in the countr...
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15Jan
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January 15 1966 coup: It was the quarrel between Mrs. Awolowo and Mrs … – Vanguard

VanguardJanuary 15 1966 coup: It was the quarrel between Mrs. Awolowo and Mrs ...VanguardD r. Tanko Yakassai was an active political player in the First Republic having held several national positions in the defunct Northern Elements Peoples Union, NEP...
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15Jan
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Okowa Inaugurates Government Agencies’ Boards – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONOkowa Inaugurates Government Agencies' BoardsCHANNELS TELEVISIONDelta The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated Boards of Government Agencies and the Delta State Sports Commission. At the ceremony held at the Unity ...
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15Jan
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Terrorists now hide bombs among vegetables —Military – Vanguard

The Guardian NigeriaTerrorists now hide bombs among vegetables —MilitaryVanguardABUJA — The military has alerted Nigerians on the new strategy by Boko Haram terrorists to cause havoc among the populace by masquerading as fruits and vegetable vendor...
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15Jan
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Two groups protest against, for Buhari in Lagos – The Punch

The PunchTwo groups protest against, for Buhari in LagosThe PunchSome protesters, under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Groups, on Thursday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest against alleged refusal of President Muhammadu Buha...
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15Jan
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Release Zakzaky, in-law, others now, Islamic Movement warns – Vanguard

VanguardRelease Zakzaky, in-law, others now, Islamic Movement warnsVanguardKADUNA—Members of the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria has called for the unconditional release of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Yaqoub Zakzaky, his sister-in-law, and other m...
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15Jan
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50 years after, controversy rages over Akintola’s lodge – Daily Sun

50 years after, controversy rages over Akintola's lodgeDaily SunPlot 6 is not an innocuous address on Simeon Adebeo Avenue, Government Reservation Area (GRA) Iyaganku, Ibadan. Until about two years ago, it served as the premises of the Federal Cour...
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IGP orders psychological test on officers bearing firearms – National Mirror

National MirrorIGP orders psychological test on officers bearing firearmsNational MirrorInspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered that all police officers bearing firearms in the performance of official duties be subjected to psychologica...
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15Jan
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Buhari’s aide gave us fake 2016 budget – Senate – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari's aide gave us fake 2016 budget – SenateVanguardABUJA — Rumblings over whereabouts of the 2016 Budget proposal of the Federal Government in the Senate came to a climax yesterday as the Senate accused the Senior Special Assistant ...
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15Jan
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Army/El Zakzaky showdown – The Nation Newspaper

Peninsula On-lineArmy/El Zakzaky showdownThe Nation NewspaperLet me begin with nostalgia about beautiful, peaceful Nigeria of the 1970s where religious tolerance was manifest, violent cults were unknown and one can travel any time, even all night, with...
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15Jan
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Army/El Zakzaky showdown – The Nation Newspaper

Peninsula On-lineArmy/El Zakzaky showdownThe Nation NewspaperLet me begin with nostalgia about beautiful, peaceful Nigeria of the 1970s where religious tolerance was manifest, violent cults were unknown and one can travel any time, even all night, with...
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15Jan
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Buhari commends Yayi’s decision to leave power after 10 years – National Mirror

Leadership NewspapersBuhari commends Yayi's decision to leave power after 10 yearsNational MirrorPresident Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commended President Boni Yayi of Benin Republic for his decision to leave power in March at the end of his second ...
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15Jan
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Buhari orders fresh probe into Chibok girls’ abduction – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaBuhari orders fresh probe into Chibok girls' abductionThe PunchAlmost two years after their abduction, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered a fresh investigation into the case of the 219 schoolgirls seized from Governm...
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15Jan
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Exxon Mobil engineer remanded in prison for rape – P.M. News

P.M. NewsExxon Mobil engineer remanded in prison for rapeP.M. NewsA Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Igbosere, Lagos Thursday ordered an engineer with EXXon Mobil, James Ikenna Onuoha, 42, who allegedly raped a 14 year old girl to be remanded in Kirik...
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15Jan
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Exxon Mobil engineer remanded in prison for rape – P.M. News

P.M. NewsExxon Mobil engineer remanded in prison for rapeP.M. NewsA Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Igbosere, Lagos Thursday ordered an engineer with EXXon Mobil, James Ikenna Onuoha, 42, who allegedly raped a 14 year old girl to be remanded in Kirik...
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15Jan
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FG won’t pay N5,000 to lazy people-Ngige – Daily Sun

Daily SunFG won't pay N5,000 to lazy people-NgigeDaily SunThe Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Chris Ngige, on Thursday said indolent youths would not benefit from the N5,000 stipend that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government promi...
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15Jan
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Reps move to compel foreign companies to pay minimum wage – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperReps move to compel foreign companies to pay minimum wageThe Nation NewspaperThe House of Representatives yesterday passed through second reading a bill seeking to compel companies with foreign interests in the country to pay Nation...
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15Jan
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NSCIA team visits Zakzaky in detention, lists demands – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNSCIA team visits Zakzaky in detention, lists demandsDailyPost NigeriaEl-Zakzaky Muslim Sect Some members of the contact committee set up by the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Wednesday, visited Sheikh Ibraheem Y...
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14Jan
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Court orders arrest of Tompolo over N13bn fraud – Vanguard

VanguardCourt orders arrest of Tompolo over N13bn fraudVanguardA Nigerian court on Thursday ordered the arrest of former Niger Delta militant leader Government Ekpemupolo on theft and money laundering charges totalling more than $175 million. “A warr...
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14Jan
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Top 5 bomb blast attacks in Nigeria 2015 – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMTop 5 bomb blast attacks in Nigeria 2015NAIJ.COMHave you seen those horrible blasts last year in Nigerian cities? Find out about the 5 top for 2015. Ask Naij. Are terrorist attacks a big problem in Nigeria? How many of them have happened during...
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14Jan
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Clark Condenms Bayelsa Election, Blasts Dickson, Sylva – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMClark Condenms Bayelsa Election, Blasts Dickson, SylvaNAIJ.COMOutspoken Ijaw leader and former federal commissioner for information, Edwin Clark has described the conduct of the Bayelsa state governorship election as not only a disgrace but a s...
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14Jan
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$2.1Billion Arms Scandal: Alaafin Takes Drastic Action Against TCN – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM$2.1Billion Arms Scandal: Alaafin Takes Drastic Action Against TCNNAIJ.COMOba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, has disowned the Traditional Council of Nigeria (TCN), following claims that the council played a part in the $2.1 b...
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14Jan
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No rift with Buhari over court orders – CJN – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNo rift with Buhari over court orders - CJNDailyPost NigeriaCJN decries influence of fraudulent judicial officers The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has denied speaking against President Muhammadu Buhari or any...
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