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30Oct
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BIAFRA: A Sense Of History Speaks – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderBIAFRA: A Sense Of History SpeaksOsun Defender“The young people who were born after and during the civil war do not know the history of Nigeria. The civil war between Nigeria and Biafra ended in 1970. We are now a sovereign state of Nige...
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29Oct
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BREAKING: PDP Senators Walk Out As Senate Confirms Amaechi, 17 Others Ministers – NAIJ.COM

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBREAKING: PDP Senators Walk Out As Senate Confirms Amaechi, 17 Others MinistersNAIJ.COMAfter three weeks of ministerial screening, the Senate has finally confirmed all 36 ministerial nominees as Ministers. The confirmation process of...
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29Oct
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Deltans drum up support for Dickson – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperDeltans drum up support for DicksonThe Nation NewspaperDelta State indigenes in Bayelsa State yesterday drummed up support for the re-election of Governor Seriake Dickson. The people, under the aegis of the Isoko Solidarity Group (I...
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29Oct
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SUVs: Enugu labour calls off threat – The Nation Newspaper

THISDAY LiveSUVs: Enugu labour calls off threatThe Nation NewspaperThe labour union in Enugu State yesterday withdrew its threat of a showdown with the government for purchasing Prado Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for members of the House of Assembly a...
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29Oct
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Senate queries N63.5 billion Abuja Airport’s runway contract – The Nation Newspaper

BusinessDaySenate queries N63.5 billion Abuja Airport's runway contractThe Nation NewspaperTHE Senate yesterday raised concern over the N63.5 billion proposed contract for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport's second runway. This followed ...
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29Oct
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Jonathan, Jega’s conduct during 2015 poll saved Nigeria from collapse – Gowon – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaJonathan, Jega's conduct during 2015 poll saved Nigeria from collapse - GowonDailyPost Nigeriayakubugowon More encomiums have continued to come the way of former President, Goodluck Jonathan for the role he played in the last gener...
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29Oct
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Nigerian Senate ends screening of ministerial nominees – TV360

TV360Nigerian Senate ends screening of ministerial nomineesTV360Nigeria lawmakers have concluded the screening of ministerial nominees presented by the country's President Muhammadu Buhari. Screening of nominees entered a second day this week on We...
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29Oct
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CJN slams critics of judiciary – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaCJN slams critics of judiciaryDaily Times NigeriaThe Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has admonished politicians, most especially Heads of Government, to refrain from disparaging the integrity and reputation of ...
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29Oct
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Buhari keeping pledge on transparency – Osinbajo – Daily Trust

Daily TrustBuhari keeping pledge on transparency – OsinbajoDaily TrustVice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is keeping his pledge to run an open and transparent government. Osinbajo was this was evident in the public o...
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29Oct
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Buhari to Indians: I “ll not tolerate importation of sub-standard drugs, foods – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari to Indians: I “ll not tolerate importation of sub-standard drugs, foodsVanguardNew Delhi-President Mohammadu in New Delhi warned Indians against shipping fake and sub-standard foods and medicines to Nigeria, saying his government would...
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29Oct
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Echocho storms Dekina for Audu – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperEchocho storms Dekina for AuduVanguardFORMER PDP governorship aspirant and now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State, Alh. Isah Jibrin Echocho has stormed Dekina to rally support for the governorship candi...
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29Oct
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There “ll be no coordinating Minister of Economy in Buhari’s govt – Osinbajo – Vanguard

VanguardThere “ll be no coordinating Minister of Economy in Buhari's govt – OsinbajoVanguardABUJA – Vice President, Yemi Osinabjo has stated that there would be no designation as “coordinating minister of the economy”, in President Mohamm...
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29Oct
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BAILOUT FUND: Labour threatens Benue govt over unpaid salaries – Vanguard

VanguardBAILOUT FUND: Labour threatens Benue govt over unpaid salariesVanguardMAKURDI—Irked by the delay in the payment of backlog of salaries, organized labour in Benue State has given state government 72 hours within which to pay the arrears from t...
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29Oct
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NYSC reassures on corps members’ welfare – Vanguard

VanguardNYSC reassures on corps members' welfareVanguardABUJA—The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has reiterated its commitment towards improving the welfare of corps members, regretting some corps members' inability to get their monthly ...
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29Oct
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SHOCKER! Emir Sanusi Sacks Ado Bayero’s Son, Replaces Him Immediately – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSHOCKER! Emir Sanusi Sacks Ado Bayero's Son, Replaces Him ImmediatelyNAIJ.COMMuhammadu Sunusi II, the Emir of Kano, has sacked Lamido Bayero, the eldest son of the late Emir Ado Bayero, from his post as Ciroman Kano and District Head of Gwa...
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29Oct
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Court sends 44 pro-Biafra supporters to prison – DailyPost Nigeria

CHANNELS TELEVISIONCourt sends 44 pro-Biafra supporters to prisonDailyPost NigeriaA Magistrate Court in Rivers State, has ordered that the 44 pro Biafra supporters arrested in connection with a protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra, in Port Harcou...
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29Oct
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Again, Lamorde Takes Punch Newspaper To Court, Sues For N1Billion – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAgain, Lamorde Takes Punch Newspaper To Court, Sues For N1BillionNAIJ.COMJust weeks after he sued the Sun Newspaper for alleged defamation, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has slammed a suit...
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29Oct
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PDP Senators meet over Amaechi, others’ confirmation – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperPDP Senators meet over Amaechi, others' confirmationThe Nation NewspaperPeoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators held a crucial secret meeting on Wednesday to take a position on the confirmation of former Rivers State Governor, R...
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29Oct
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Relief as FG finally relocates Boko Haram detainees from Ekwulobia – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaRelief as FG finally relocates Boko Haram detainees from EkwulobiaDailyPost NigeriaNiger arrests, prosecutes 600 people connected to Boko Haram The fourty-seven (47) suspected members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect who were in June 28,...
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29Oct
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Senate screens Enelamah, four others – The Nation Newspaper

Senate screens Enelamah, four othersThe Nation NewspaperThose screened on Wednesday are – Dr. Okecukwu Enyinna Enelamah, Mohammed Musa Bello, Adamu Adamu, Aisha Abubakar and Anwuka Anthony. The screening exercise which commenced at about 11:00am bega...
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29Oct
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5 Major Reasons Buhari Should Be Happy About Boko Haram December Deadline – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM5 Major Reasons Buhari Should Be Happy About Boko Haram December DeadlineNAIJ.COMWhen President Muhamadu Buhari some weeks ago gave the military directive to wipe out the Boko Haram insurgency come December ending, a good number of Nigerians we...
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28Oct
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Ministerial screening: Enelamah’s responses to senate – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperMinisterial screening: Enelamah's responses to senateThe Nation NewspaperThe Senate has on Wednesday commenced the screening of the five remaining ministerial nominees, to bring the total number of ministerial nominees to 36 acc...
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28Oct
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Ministerial Screening: Nigerians praise Bauchi nominee, Adamu Adamu – Pulse Nigeria

Ministerial Screening: Nigerians praise Bauchi nominee, Adamu AdamuPulse NigeriaOne of the candidates interviewed by the legislators today, October 28, 2015, was Bauchi State nominee and veteran journalist, Adamu Adamu. Published: 28.10.2015; 'Jola...
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28Oct
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Sokoto Senators withdraw petitions against Abubakar – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperSokoto Senators withdraw petitions against AbubakarThe Nation NewspaperThe coast for confirmation may have been cleared Wednesday for the Sokoto State ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar. Three senators from the state withdrew petit...
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28Oct
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Got You: Fake soldier arrested while trying to defend robbery suspect in court – Pulse Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperGot You: Fake soldier arrested while trying to defend robbery suspect in courtPulse NigeriaA man who paraded himself as a soldier to nail out his friend in a robbery case was himself arrested. Published: 3 minutes ago; Isaac Dachen....
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28Oct
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Boko Haram: SEE How 2903 Soldiers Were Rewarded For Their Bravery – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBoko Haram: SEE How 2903 Soldiers Were Rewarded For Their BraveryNAIJ.COMLt. General Tukur Buratai, the chief of army staff, has decorated with medals 2,903 brave soldiers currently fighting the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, in Mubi, Ada...
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28Oct
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Boko Haram: SEE How 2903 Soldiers Were Rewarded For Their Bravery – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBoko Haram: SEE How 2903 Soldiers Were Rewarded For Their BraveryNAIJ.COMLt. General Tukur Buratai, the chief of army staff, has decorated with medals 2,903 brave soldiers currently fighting the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, in Mubi, Ada...
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28Oct
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Reprieve as petition against ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar is withdrawn – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaReprieve as petition against ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar is withdrawnDailyPost NigeriaAisha Abubakar1 As the screening of Ministerial nominees continues Wednesday morning, petition against a nominee from Sokoto State, Aisha Abu...
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28Oct
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Reprieve as petition against ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar is withdrawn – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaReprieve as petition against ministerial nominee, Aisha Abubakar is withdrawnDailyPost NigeriaAisha Abubakar1 As the screening of Ministerial nominees continues Wednesday morning, petition against a nominee from Sokoto State, Aisha Abu...
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28Oct
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New Ooni arrives in Ife for coronation – News24 Nigeria

VanguardNew Ooni arrives in Ife for coronationNews24 NigeriaOsogbo—The Ooni-designate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will today arrive the ancient town to begin traditional rites leading to his coronation. Prince Ogunwusi was on Monday named the 51...
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28Oct
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Cleric, others remanded in prison for beheading 4-year-old – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaCleric, others remanded in prison for beheading 4-year-oldDailyPost NigeriaMan remanded in prison for 30 days over murder of his lover A 48-year-old cleric, Moshood Aremu and three others have been remanded in prison by an Osun State M...
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28Oct
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Ezeigbo title and needless hysteria – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaEzeigbo title and needless hysteriaDaily Times NigeriaThe hysteria over the Ezeigbo title is uncalled for. It is not an Igbo equivalent of the Deji or Oba in Yoruba land or Emir in the North etc. Therefore the value attached to it de...
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28Oct
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APC lawmaker turns down Dogara’s Committee Chairmanship – Vanguard

VanguardAPC lawmaker turns down Dogara's Committee ChairmanshipVanguardABUJA- A member of the ruling All Progressives Congress ,APC, in the House of Representatives, Garba Mohammed Datti, representing Kaduna Tuesday turned down his appointment as C...
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28Oct
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Police Corporal Kills Colleague, Gets Death Sentence – Nigerian Bulletin

Nigerian BulletinPolice Corporal Kills Colleague, Gets Death SentenceNigerian BulletinNigeria - A former police corporal, Smart Udeme, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his colleague, one Sgt. Yunusa Isah of Mopol 7 Squadron, Sokoto. g...
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28Oct
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper of The Sun DMD’s wife – Vanguard

VanguardPolice arrest suspected kidnapper of The Sun DMD's wifeVanguardLAGOS—The Police in Lagos have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers of wife of The Sun Deputy Managing Director, Mrs Toyin Nwosu. The suspect, Vanguard gathered, was arres...
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28Oct
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Consolidation in Delta – Vanguard

VanguardConsolidation in DeltaVanguardASABA- DRAWING analogy from the Governorship Election Petition Tribunals at Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, which quashed the elections of Governors Udom Emmanuel and Nyesom Wike, the All Progressives Congress, APC an...
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28Oct
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79 Reps urge Buhari to declare state of emergency on unemployment – Daily Sun

Daily Sun79 Reps urge Buhari to declare state of emergency on unemploymentDaily SunSeventy-NINE members of the House of Representatives yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on unemployment. The Nigerian Bureau of S...
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28Oct
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Local contractors allege ill treatment by Kwankwaso – Vanguard

VanguardLocal contractors allege ill treatment by KwankwasoVanguardKANO—The Nigeria Chamber of Indigenous Contractors, Kano chapter, yesterday painted a grim picture of how the immediate past governor of the state, Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, allegedl...
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28Oct
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Assembly okays Ambode’s nominees – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAssembly okays Ambode's nomineesThe Nation NewspaperThe Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday confirmed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's nominees for the Judicial Service Commission and Audit Service Commission. Those confirmed...
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28Oct
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Speaker urges Germany firms to invest in Lagos – WorldStage

P.M. NewsSpeaker urges Germany firms to invest in LagosWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has urged German companies to invest in Lagos State in order to strengthening the bilateral relations...
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27Oct
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Boko Haram: Youths must build, uphold peace and unity of Nigeria – National … – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaBoko Haram: Youths must build, uphold peace and unity of Nigeria - National ...DailyPost Nigeriaaape The National President, Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers as well as President, AREWA Consultative Forum of Youth Congress,...
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27Oct
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Boko Haram: Youths must build, uphold peace and unity of Nigeria – National … – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaBoko Haram: Youths must build, uphold peace and unity of Nigeria - National ...DailyPost Nigeriaaape The National President, Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers as well as President, AREWA Consultative Forum of Youth Congress,...
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27Oct
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Deputy Governor not resigning – Jigawa Govt – Vanguard

The Guardian NigeriaDeputy Governor not resigning – Jigawa GovtVanguardThe Jigawa Government on Tuesday denied media reports on purported plan by the Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan, to resign. The Commissioner for Information, Yo...
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27Oct
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Presidency okays senate’s screening of Amaechi – News24 Nigeria

360Nobs.comPresidency okays senate's screening of AmaechiNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Presidency has backed the screening of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi last week Tuesday by the senate, despite the fact that the report of a petition against him had...
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27Oct
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Cynthia: Court adjourns for final written addresses – The Nation Newspaper

Leadership NewspapersCynthia: Court adjourns for final written addressesThe Nation NewspaperA Lagos High Cour at Igbosere has adjourned the trial of those suspected to have killed Cynthia Osokogwu to November 16. On that date, counsel are expected to a...
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27Oct
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What God Revealed To Me Before The Elections – Father Mbaka Opens Up – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhat God Revealed To Me Before The Elections - Father Mbaka Opens UpNAIJ.COMRev. Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre said before the general elections, God revealed to him that Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi would be the next governor of Enugu st...
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27Oct
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CRIME: Lagos To Procure 3 Helicopters – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersCRIME: Lagos To Procure 3 HelicoptersLeadership NewspapersLagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration planned to procure three helicopters next month to enable security agencies tackle criminal activities from...
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27Oct
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Fashola Opens Up On His Role In Buhari’s Cabinet – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFashola Opens Up On His Role In Buhari's CabinetNAIJ.COMBabatunde Fashola, one of the ministerial nominees, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has already known positions ministerial nominees will hold. Share on Facebook · ...
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27Oct
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Britain Trains 150 Nigerian Army Personnel – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBritain Trains 150 Nigerian Army PersonnelCHANNELS TELEVISIONBritain Trains 150 Nigerian Army Personnel The British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT) has organised a five-day capacity training seminar for 150 Warrant Office...
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27Oct
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The impudence of Rabiu Kwakwanso and his Fulani brothers – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaFemi Fani-Kayode: The impudence of Rabiu Kwakwanso and his Fulani brothersDailyPost NigeriaI am saddened that the former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso, a man whom I have always considered a friend and one whom I have ...
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27Oct
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Don’t plunge Nigeria into crisis, group warns PDP, Metuh – Daily Sun

Daily SunDon't plunge Nigeria into crisis, group warns PDP, MetuhDaily SunA non-governmental organisation, Governance Watch Initiative (GWI) has urged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call its National Publicity Secretary, Ol...
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27Oct
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Nnamdi Kanu and the Cry for Biafra – THISDAY Live

THISDAY LiveNnamdi Kanu and the Cry for BiafraTHISDAY LiveI am not a Biafran and neither am I Igbo. I do however believe that it is the inalienable right of any human being or ethnic nationality to aspire to be free and to be able to determine their ow...
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27Oct
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Army Chief Visits Newly Deployed Troops In Borno – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONArmy Chief Visits Newly Deployed Troops In BornoCHANNELS TELEVISIONNigerian_Military The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai, on Monday visited the newly deployed troops of the 29 Task force Brigade at Benisheik and ...
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27Oct
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Kogi guber: Yoruba community endorses Wada, as Mimiko storms Lokoja – Vanguard

VanguardKogi guber: Yoruba community endorses Wada, as Mimiko storms LokojaVanguardAhead of Saturday November 21 governorship election in Kogi State, the re-election bid of incumbent Governor Capt. Idris Wada, has received a major boost with the visita...
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27Oct
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Fayose lacks moral justification to condemn Buhari – APC Chieftain – Vanguard

VanguardFayose lacks moral justification to condemn Buhari – APC ChieftainVanguardAdo – A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Ekiti State, Mr Olusegun Osinkolu has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore the vituperations of Governor ...
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27Oct
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APGA candidate stages mild drama at Abia tribunal after losing petition – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaAPGA candidate stages mild drama at Abia tribunal after losing petitionDailyPost NigeriaAPGA Logo The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the Abia State House of Assembly election, Mr Sydney Onyemere, on Monday went ber...
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27Oct
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Governorship tribunals uphold Lalong’s election in Plateau, Okowa’s in Delta … – WorldStage

Governorship tribunals uphold Lalong's election in Plateau, Okowa's in Delta ...WorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- The Plateau State governorship election petitions tribunal on Monday affirmed the victory of Governor Simon Lalong in the April 11...
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26Oct
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Former NSA Dasuki objects to secret trial – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaFormer NSA Dasuki objects to secret trialDailyPost NigeriaDasuki 1 Justice Ademola Adeniyi of the Federal High Court Six, sitting in Abuja on Monday expressed surprise at the decision of prosecution counsel to bring additional charges ...
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26Oct
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Ex-Ekiti Speaker faults Fayose’s criticism of Buhari on new INEC chief – The Nation Newspaper

Ex-Ekiti Speaker faults Fayose's criticism of Buhari on new INEC chiefThe Nation NewspaperFormer Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Femi Bamisile, has faulted Governor Ayo Fayose's criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointme...
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26Oct
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Accident: I Am Hale And Hearty – Obasanjo Thanked Nigerians – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAccident: I Am Hale And Hearty - Obasanjo Thanked NigeriansNAIJ.COMFormer president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday October 25, recounted how his vehicle had a burst tyre along the Ibadan-Lagos expressway and also thanked Nigerians for ...
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26Oct
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Enugu sex hawker dies after marathon with customers – Vanguard

VanguardEnugu sex hawker dies after marathon with customersVanguardENUGU—THE Enugu State Police command through operatives of the Udenu Division has commenced investigations into an alleged incident of murder in which a commercial sex worker was alle...
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26Oct
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Who is the next Ooni of Ile-Ife? – Vanguard

Who is the next Ooni of Ile-Ife?VanguardThere is no doubt that all past Oonis specifically from the time of Oranmiyan, 6th Ooni of Ife have been men of means, glamour and commanding personality. Oranmiyan was a warrior and reputed to be a great adminis...
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26Oct
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Who is the next Ooni of Ile-Ife? – Vanguard

VanguardWho is the next Ooni of Ile-Ife?VanguardThere is no doubt that all past Oonis specifically from the time of Oranmiyan, 6th Ooni of Ife have been men of means, glamour and commanding personality. Oranmiyan was a warrior and reputed to be a great...
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26Oct
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How Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan – Okotie; He wants to be popular – CAN – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaHow Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan - Okotie; He wants to be popular - CANDailyPost Nigeriaimage The General Overseer of Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, on Sunday said President Goodluck Jonathan would not have contested the ...
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26Oct
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How Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan – Okotie; He wants to be popular – CAN – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaHow Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan - Okotie; He wants to be popular - CANDailyPost Nigeriaimage The General Overseer of Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, on Sunday said President Goodluck Jonathan would not have contested the ...
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26Oct
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Disquiet over House committees chairmanship – Daily Sun

Daily SunDisquiet over House committees chairmanshipDaily SunLast Thursday, Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara finally announced the chairmen and deputies of the 96 of the 97 standing committees in the House, bringing an end to severa...
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26Oct
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Buhari ‘s business as usual cabinet – Vanguard

The Guardian NigeriaBuhari 's business as usual cabinetVanguardHOW do you describe incompetence? Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as “1, not legally qualified; 2, inadequate to, or unsuitable for a particular purpose; 3, (a) lacking the qual...
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26Oct
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We’ve recovered all Boko Haram territories —Army chief – Vanguard

VanguardWe've recovered all Boko Haram territories —Army chiefVanguardJos—The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said he was hopeful that the December deadline given by the Federal Government to end activities of i...
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26Oct
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Obasanjo, reckless online portals triggered my new book, says Soyinka – P.M. News

P.M. NewsObasanjo, reckless online portals triggered my new book, says SoyinkaP.M. NewsFrom left, Rotimi Amaechi, Gov. Ibikunle Amosu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Donald Duke and Kayode Fayemi. Photo Idowu Ogunleye. Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has ...
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26Oct
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The thriving hard drug trade in Abuja – Vanguard

VanguardThe thriving hard drug trade in AbujaVanguardThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) may need to intensify its effort at ridding Abuja of hard drugs that is now being sold in every nook an...
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26Oct
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Why Investigating The NIS Scam Is Buhari’s Best Move So Far – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy Investigating The NIS Scam Is Buhari's Best Move So FarNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Nigeria will forever remember the recruitment venue organised by the Nigerian Immigration Service on March 15, 2014. More than twenty people lost their li...
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26Oct
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Mixed feelings trail Rivers governorship election tribunal ruling – Vanguard

VanguardMixed feelings trail Rivers governorship election tribunal rulingVanguardA cross section of Rivers people on Sunday expressed mixed feelings concerning the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal's nullification of Gov. Nyesom Wike's e...
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25Oct
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Nigerian-Born UK MPs Pledge To Assist Buhari Administration – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNigerian-Born UK MPs Pledge To Assist Buhari AdministrationLeadership NewspapersThe Nigerian-born Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom have pledged to assist the Muhammadu Buhari administration in its task of develop the cou...
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25Oct
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Jonathan To Launch Foundation Named After Himself Next Year – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJonathan To Launch Foundation Named After Himself Next YearNAIJ.COMThe former Nigerian leader has reportedly sent out scores of letters to world leaders informing them of his determination to be part of the process for the attainment of global ...
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25Oct
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Saraki’s Counsel Debunks Rumours Of Plot To Halt Senate President’s CCT Trial – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSaraki's Counsel Debunks Rumours Of Plot To Halt Senate President's CCT TrialLeadership NewspapersThe counsel to Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Prince Ajibola Oluyede, yesterday debunked rumour making the rounds that ...
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25Oct
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Police comb Lagos, Abuja for Boko Haram members – The Punch

The Nation NewspaperPolice comb Lagos, Abuja for Boko Haram membersThe PunchA Joint Task Force team comprising the personnel of the police, Department of State Services, the military and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has been combing the Fed...
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25Oct
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Excitement in Enugu over award of road contracts – Vanguard

VanguardExcitement in Enugu over award of road contractsVanguardDuring his inaugural speech at the Micheal Okpara Square, May 29, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State4 unfolded the direction of his administration. Road development was top on the ag...
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24Oct
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Buhari warns lecturers against academic corruption – Nigerian Observer

The Guardian NigeriaBuhari warns lecturers against academic corruptionNigerian ObserverIlorin – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday warned university lecturers against academic corruption and inciting students. Buhari, who gave the warning at the 31...
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24Oct
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LG Caretaker Committees Unconstitutional – High Court – Nigerian Observer

Nigerian ObserverLG Caretaker Committees Unconstitutional – High CourtNigerian ObserverLagos – A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Friday has ordered the conduct of election in all the local government areas of Lagos States within 30 days. The court ...
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24Oct
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Edo LG Pensioners: Oshiomhole To Meet Local Government Chairs – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEdo LG Pensioners: Oshiomhole To Meet Local Government ChairsCHANNELS TELEVISIONEdo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, is set to meet with local government chairmen to intervene over the non payment of pension to local government pens...
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24Oct
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Nnamdi Kanu And The Cry For Biafra, By Femi Fani-Kayode – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMNnamdi Kanu And The Cry For Biafra, By Femi Fani-KayodeNAIJ.COMEditor's note: Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria's former aviation minister and influential opinion-maker, weighs in on Nnamdi Kanu, the Radio Biafra director's, precedent, and ...
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24Oct
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Forces within APC working against Audu – Group alleges – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaForces within APC working against Audu - Group allegesDailyPost NigeriaAUDU 1dp A pressure group in the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm on how some party members from a section of the state were allegedly...
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24Oct
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GBAM! Pastor Oyakhilome 1Billion Naira Blast To Benson Idahosa University | – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderGBAM! Pastor Oyakhilome 1Billion Naira Blast To Benson Idahosa University |Osun DefenderPastor Oyakhilome made this donation on Friday at a special convocation ceremony of the Benson Idahosa University where he was conferred the award of D...
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24Oct
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Igbo angry with Buhari over appointments, arrest of MASSOB leaders – Vanguard

VanguardIgbo angry with Buhari over appointments, arrest of MASSOB leadersVanguardENUGU – Apparently reacting to the latest arrest of MASSOB leaders in the country, Igbo leaders yesterday said that the 1999 Constitution guaranteed freedom of speech a...
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24Oct
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Tribunal upholds Amosun’s election victory – The Punch

CHANNELS TELEVISIONTribunal upholds Amosun's election victoryThe PunchThe Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Friday affirmed the victory of Senator Ibikunle Amosun as the elected governor of Ogun State...
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24Oct
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Right attitude key to Nigeria’s transformation –Buhari – The Punch

The PunchRight attitude key to Nigeria's transformation –BuhariThe PunchPresident Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the task of transforming Nigeria to a prosperous and respectable nation will be a mirage if the nation's leaders do not adopt t...
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24Oct
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Ooni: Court dismisses suit against Ife chieftaincy law – The Punch

The Nation NewspaperOoni: Court dismisses suit against Ife chieftaincy lawThe PunchAn Osun State High Court on Friday dismissed the suit filed against the competence of Ife Chieftaincy Declaration of 1980 by the Lafogido Ruling House. The Lafogido Ruli...
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24Oct
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Again, APC leader writes Buhari, demands Sylva’s prosecution – The Punch

Daily Times NigeriaAgain, APC leader writes Buhari, demands Sylva's prosecutionThe PunchA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Chief Richard Kpodo, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of applying double standard over issu...
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24Oct
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Reuben Abati: An ‘Otimkpu’ in whom the man has since died – Vanguard

VanguardReuben Abati: An 'Otimkpu' in whom the man has since diedVanguardNigeria is the land of political eunuchs. The country is replete with loquacious apostles of morality , sanctimonious technocrats, who come into government with so much pr...
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24Oct
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A’Court reinstates 21 sacked Kogi LG bosses, councillors – The Punch

P.M. NewsA'Court reinstates 21 sacked Kogi LG bosses, councillorsThe PunchThe Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday reinstated the 21 Local Government chairmen sacked by Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State. A Kogi State High Court, sitting in Koton Karf...
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24Oct
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Jambutu explosion: Residents say soldiers killed sympathisers as NEMA confirms … – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaJambutu explosion: Residents say soldiers killed sympathisers as NEMA confirms ...DailyPost Nigeriabomb maiduguri About 27 persons died and 96 injured in Friday's explosion at Jambutu Mosque during Juma'at prayer. This confirma...
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24Oct
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Explosion kills guests, worshippers at Adamawa mosque unveiling – The Punch

The Guardian NigeriaExplosion kills guests, worshippers at Adamawa mosque unveilingThe PunchA suicide bomber on Friday sneaked into the inauguration of a new mosque in the suburb of Yola, Adamawa State, killing scores of people. An eyewitness, Ibrahim ...
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24Oct
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DPC Hails Buhari Over Appointment Of Yakubu As New INEC Chairman – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaDPC Hails Buhari Over Appointment Of Yakubu As New INEC ChairmanInformation NigeriaMahmood-Yakubu The Democratic People's Congress (DPC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as the Chairm...
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23Oct
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Fayemi Warn Nigerians Against Expecting Immediate Impact By Government – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaFayemi Warn Nigerians Against Expecting Immediate Impact By GovernmentInformation NigeriaFormer Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday warned Nigerians expecting immediate dividends of change under the new administration t...
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23Oct
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collapsed lagos building: 82-year-old survivor dies in hospital – Vanguard

The Punchcollapsed lagos building: 82-year-old survivor dies in hospitalVanguardLAGOS—82-year-old Alhaja Misturat Amodu, one of the survivors of the three-storey building that collapsed at Odunfa, Lagos Island, early on Wednesday, died at about 5:00p...
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23Oct
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Olu Falae Reveals Yorubas Would Have Declared War If He Died In Kidnappers Den – Entertainment Express

Entertainment ExpressOlu Falae Reveals Yorubas Would Have Declared War If He Died In Kidnappers DenEntertainment ExpressA former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has declared that if he had been killed by the Fulani herds...
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23Oct
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Death toll in Maiduguri Mosque bombing rises to 28 – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONDeath toll in Maiduguri Mosque bombing rises to 28VanguardAt least 28 people were killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, on Friday, raising fresh security concerns after a wave of similar attacks. Th...
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23Oct
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Ministerial Screening: Why PDP Senators Refused To Ask Amaechi Any Question – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMinisterial Screening: Why PDP Senators Refused To Ask Amaechi Any QuestionNAIJ.COMThe controversy over the screening of Rotimi Amaechi deepened yesterday, October 22, as the exercise left senators belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party alle...
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23Oct
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Why FG Should Release And Apologise To Director Radio Biafra – Activist – NAIJ.COM

The Guardian NigeriaWhy FG Should Release And Apologise To Director Radio Biafra – ActivistNAIJ.COMThe chairman of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Inter-society), Emeka Umegbalasi, on Tuesday October 20, reacted to th...
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23Oct
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Ministerial Nominee Seeks Adequate Consideration For Rights Of Detained Suspects – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersMinisterial Nominee Seeks Adequate Consideration For Rights Of Detained SuspectsLeadership NewspapersMr Ocholi James, a ministerial nominee has called for adequate consideration for the rights of detained suspects awaiting trial. J...
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