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02Sep
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Community leader advocates local police – Nigerian Tribune

Community leader advocates local policeNigerian TribuneA community leader in Ilorin Emirate, who is also the Mogaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Saliu Woru Mohammed, has called for the establishment of state police in the area. Alhaji Mohammed, who is a retir...
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02Sep
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Group announces plan for Fawehinmi’s memorial anniversary – Nigerian Tribune

Group announces plan for Fawehinmi's memorial anniversaryNigerian TribuneThe Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Organisation, on Monday, in Lagos, has announced events lined up to commemorate the fifth memorial anniversary of late Gani Fawehinmi. The Chairman...
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02Sep
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I didn’t set traps for Amosun —Daniel – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneI didn't set traps for Amosun —DanielNigerian TribuneFormer governor of Ogun State, Chief Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday, denied allegation leveled against him by his successor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, that he set booby traps for his a...
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02Sep
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Community leader advocates local police – Nigerian Tribune

Community leader advocates local policeNigerian TribuneA community leader in Ilorin Emirate, who is also the Mogaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Saliu Woru Mohammed, has called for the establishment of state police in the area. Alhaji Mohammed, who is a retir...
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02Sep
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N’Assembly yet to receive confab report, says Tambuwal – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaN'Assembly yet to receive confab report, says TambuwalThe Guardian NigeriaTambuwal THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that the National Assembly is yet to receive the reports of the Nati...
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02Sep
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N’Assembly yet to receive confab report, says Tambuwal – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaN'Assembly yet to receive confab report, says TambuwalThe Guardian NigeriaTambuwal THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that the National Assembly is yet to receive the reports of the Nati...
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02Sep
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2015: Lamido Reacts To PDP Endorsement Of Jonathan To Contest – Osun Defender

Osun Defender2015: Lamido Reacts To PDP Endorsement Of Jonathan To ContestOsun DefenderThe North-West PDP caucus meeting ended in Kaduna state with the endorsement of Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2015 presidential election, Jigawa state governor...
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02Sep
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2015: INEC wants YOU! – ynaija

Daily Sun2015: INEC wants YOU!ynaijaAhead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to corporate with the commission in order to ensure a successful electoral process. The Commission&#39...
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01Sep
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Murder of ‘bigshot’” in Nigeria will spark political crisis – TB Joshua – Vibe Ghana

Vibe GhanaMurder of 'bigshot'” in Nigeria will spark political crisis – TB JoshuaVibe GhanaProphet TB Joshua Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua sounded a prophetic alarm in his church service yesterday, stating that a “very big 'bigshot&#39...
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01Sep
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Fintiri Cleared To Contest PDP Elections – spyghana.com

spyghana.comFintiri Cleared To Contest PDP Electionsspyghana.comThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP's appeal panel on Sunday reversed an earlier decision to disqualify the acting governor of Adamawa state, Umar Fintiri, by clearing him to contest in ...
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01Sep
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No Agric Loan For Armchair Farmers In Kogi – Wada – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNo Agric Loan For Armchair Farmers In Kogi – WadaLeadership NewspapersThose officials who have penciled themselves down to divert agriculture loans for their use and leave genuine farmers out of the scheme should forget it as Gov...
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01Sep
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#InTheNews: Jonathan Chosen By by APGA As 2015 Candidate – 360Nobs.com

The Punch#InTheNews: Jonathan Chosen By by APGA As 2015 Candidate360Nobs.comThe all progressive grand alliance has offered president Goodluck Jonathan and Victor Umeh automatic tickets ahead of the 2015 general elections. This was disclosed by Governor...
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01Sep
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SERAP Asks ICC To Prosecute Alleged Boko Haram Sponsors – CHANNELS

CHANNELSSERAP Asks ICC To Prosecute Alleged Boko Haram SponsorsCHANNELSFatou_Bensouda_ICC The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the International Criminal Court to urgently investigate allegations that certain high rank...
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01Sep
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Confab Report Is the Only Thing That Can Save Nigeria – Olu Falae – AllAfrica.com

The Guardian NigeriaConfab Report Is the Only Thing That Can Save Nigeria - Olu FalaeAllAfrica.comChief Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Federal Government led the Southwest delegation to the just concluded National Conference. In this interview, t...
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01Sep
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Insecurity – NUJ President Tasks Govt On Proactive Measures – AllAfrica.com

Insecurity - NUJ President Tasks Govt On Proactive MeasuresAllAfrica.comThe president of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mallam Muhammad Garba, has called on relevant government authorities at all levels to take proactive measures that will address...
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01Sep
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Acting Taraba Governor Promised Suntai He Won’t Run For Governor – Nigerian Bulletin

Leadership NewspapersActing Taraba Governor Promised Suntai He Won't Run For GovernorNigerian BulletinAmbassador Emmanuel Njiwa, former secretary to the Taraba State Government (SSG) has disclosed that the Acting governor of Taraba, Garba Umar cann...
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01Sep
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Agulu Bids Akunyili Final Farewell As Burial Rites End – AllAfrica.com

Agulu Bids Akunyili Final Farewell As Burial Rites EndAllAfrica.comEnugu — The burial rites of former Information and Communication Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili, ended on Saturday according to the tradition of Agulu community, Anaocha local gove...
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01Sep
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Agulu Bids Akunyili Final Farewell As Burial Rites End – AllAfrica.com

Agulu Bids Akunyili Final Farewell As Burial Rites EndAllAfrica.comEnugu — The burial rites of former Information and Communication Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili, ended on Saturday according to the tradition of Agulu community, Anaocha local gove...
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01Sep
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Group Urges ACF Not to Castigate Military – THISDAY Live

Group Urges ACF Not to Castigate MilitaryTHISDAY LiveThe Nigeria Security Watch Forum (NSWF) has cautioned the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to be more circumspect and positive in its appraisal of the security situation in the country. The NSWF in its...
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01Sep
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Boko Haram: Igbo in Northern Nigeria Vow to Protect N40bn Investment – THISDAY Live

The Guardian NigeriaBoko Haram: Igbo in Northern Nigeria Vow to Protect N40bn InvestmentTHISDAY LiveThe Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Kaduna State, has vowed that the Igbo resident in the northern part of the country will not abandon th...
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01Sep
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2015: Those accusing us of imposition are hypocrites —APC – Osun Defender

2015: Those accusing us of imposition are hypocrites —APCOsun DefenderThe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Chief Dele Ajomale, has accused those crying foul over imposition of candidates in the party of hypocrisy saying they ...
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01Sep
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APC, PDP, Accord flex muscle in Oyo over 2015 poll – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAPC, PDP, Accord flex muscle in Oyo over 2015 pollThe Nation NewspaperThe three major political parties in Oyo State have started flexing muscles over 2015 general elections, with each vowing that it would emerge victorious. The Peo...
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01Sep
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APC, PDP, Accord flex muscle in Oyo over 2015 poll – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAPC, PDP, Accord flex muscle in Oyo over 2015 pollThe Nation NewspaperThe three major political parties in Oyo State have started flexing muscles over 2015 general elections, with each vowing that it would emerge victorious. The Peo...
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01Sep
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Musings about our country – Daily Sun

Musings about our countryDaily SunA group of young men, having inherited their parents' wealth, went on a spending spree. They quaffed the most expensive liquor, rode exotic cars, wore designer clothes and rocked the prettiest girls. Then, like in ...
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01Sep
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Has the National Conference failed? (1) – Daily Sun

Daily SunHas the National Conference failed? (1)Daily SunI find it befuddling and exasperating that some Nigerians concluded, even before the National Conference ended its assignment recently, that it is a failure. Some of those that maintain this posi...
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01Sep
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2015: We’ve no candidate, US envoy tells APC – The Punch

2015: We've no candidate, US envoy tells APCThe PunchThe United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, at the weekend told the opposition All Progressives Congress that the US would not support any candidate for the presidency in the 2015 g...
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01Sep
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South-East govs meet in Enugu – Nigerian Tribune

South-East govs meet in EnuguNigerian TribuneGOVERNORS of South-East geopolitical zone, on Sunday, met in Enugu, with a call on the Federal Government to establish a cargo section at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, with a view to enhancing business act...
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01Sep
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Nigerian politicians not different from military rulers —ARG – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderNigerian politicians not different from military rulers —ARGNigerian TribuneTHE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has described Nigerian politicians as synonymous with military rulers in their thought...
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01Sep
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Judiciary workers to resume strike Oct 2 – Nigerian Tribune

Judiciary workers to resume strike Oct 2Nigerian TribuneTHE Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has resolved to resume its suspended strike by October 2, if stakeholders refuse to comply with the court's judgment and memorandum of understandin...
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01Sep
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Thousands flee Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria for Cameroon: police – The Daily Star

The Daily StarThousands flee Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria for Cameroon: policeThe Daily StarA screengrab taken on August 24, 2014 from a video released by the Nigerian Islamist extremist group Boko Haram and obtained by AFP shows alleged members of th...
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01Sep
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Police arrest suspected bandits in Ondo – DailyPost Nigeria

Police arrest suspected bandits in OndoDailyPost NigeriaMen of the Ondo State Police Command at the weekend arrested a suspected armed robber identified as Abraham Haruna. Also arrested were two motorcycle thieves, Monday Gabriel, and Segun Olawale. Th...
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01Sep
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Why SSS arrested Maigari: Suspected to have had a hand in the fire that burnt … – Nigerian Bulletin

THISDAY LiveWhy SSS arrested Maigari: Suspected to have had a hand in the fire that burnt ...Nigerian Bulletinrsz_maigari Reports have emerged that outgoing president of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF)Aminu Maigari was arrested after being fingere...
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31Aug
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2015: How Buhari, Atiku, Kwankwaso’s Presidential Ambition May Split The North – Osun Defender

The Guardian Nigeria2015: How Buhari, Atiku, Kwankwaso's Presidential Ambition May Split The NorthOsun DefenderAs the February 14, 2015 presidential election draws nearer, there are palpable fears in the camp of the All Progressive Congress (APC) t...
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31Aug
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Zoning 2015 governorship seat to Abia South is equitable –Nwokeukwu – BusinessDay

BusinessDayZoning 2015 governorship seat to Abia South is equitable –NwokeukwuBusinessDayChibuike Nwokeukwu, a lawyer and former commissioner in Abia State, in this interview, takes a look at the state's journey so far, achievements of Governor T...
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31Aug
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2015: Fashola commends LASIEC over delineation of wards – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper2015: Fashola commends LASIEC over delineation of wardsThe Nation NewspaperLAGOS State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has commended the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for successfully delineating wards and crea...
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31Aug
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$930m loot: Settlement with the Abachas in national interest, says AGF – The Nation Newspaper

The Guardian Nigeria$930m loot: Settlement with the Abachas in national interest, says AGFThe Nation NewspaperThe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) says Federal Government's settlement with t...
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31Aug
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Death toll in Rivers boat mishap now 12 —NEMA – Nigerian Tribune

The Malay Mail OnlineDeath toll in Rivers boat mishap now 12 —NEMANigerian TribuneTWO more people have been confirmed dead, on Saturday, following the overloaded boat that capsized at Bonny Island in Rivers State on Friday, increasing the casualty fi...
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31Aug
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Osun election: We’ll get justice at the tribunal —PDP – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderOsun election: We'll get justice at the tribunal —PDPNigerian TribuneAS the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the August 9, 2014 governorship poll in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore submits his petition to c...
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31Aug
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Amosun overwhelmed with Ogun crisis —LP – Nigerian Tribune

The Guardian NigeriaAmosun overwhelmed with Ogun crisis —LPNigerian TribuneThe Labour Party in Ogun State has described the “uncoordinated posture” of the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun during a live interview as a sign that the gov...
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31Aug
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Quit Now, Youth Forum Tells Old Politicians, Leaders – The Guardian Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaQuit Now, Youth Forum Tells Old Politicians, LeadersThe Guardian NigeriaTHE Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) on Friday in Abuja launched a campaign tagged: 'Nigerian Elders Give Young People A Chance.' The group in a...
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31Aug
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Why I Am Yet To Unveil Political Intention, By Tambuwal – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaWhy I Am Yet To Unveil Political Intention, By TambuwalThe Guardian NigeriaWITH speculation rife that he might dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to vie for the presidency next year, Spea...
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30Aug
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Police commission promotion: Ogunshakin, Tanko gets rank of Assistant … – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderPolice commission promotion: Ogunshakin, Tanko gets rank of Assistant ...Osun Defenderpolice1 The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of two Commissioners of Police, Buhari Tanko and Johnson Ogunsakin, to the rank of Assis...
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30Aug
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Nigeria: Woman detained for injuring 14-year girl – StarAfrica.com

Daily Times NigeriaNigeria: Woman detained for injuring 14-year girlStarAfrica.comNigerian police have detained a woman in Dutse, a suburb of Abuja for allegedly forcing a 14-year old girl to sit on a hot stove as punishment for habitual bed wetting.Th...
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30Aug
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Terrorism: Why President Jonathan should be arrested- US reveals – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderTerrorism: Why President Jonathan should be arrested- US revealsOsun DefenderThis interview of Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu is a most important document in Nigeria's developing history. Mr. Aliyu went to the United States to seek the assist...
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30Aug
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TY Danjuma’s Special Assistant Charged To Court Over N2 billion Fraud – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaTY Danjuma's Special Assistant Charged To Court Over N2 billion FraudDaily Times NigeriaThe Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Lagos State Police command Friday charged a special assistant to former defence minister, Lt. Gen. TY Dan...
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30Aug
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My plan to transform Adamawa – Marwa – Daily Sun

Daily SunMy plan to transform Adamawa – MarwaDaily SunFormer military administrator of Lagos State, General Mohammed Buba Marwa has declared that his entry into the race for the PDP governorship ticket and the state governorship election is to bring ...
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30Aug
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Politicians in season of defection for 2015 – The Punch

The PunchPoliticians in season of defection for 2015The PunchThe Nigerian political landscape has been dotted with defections and counter-defections by politicians. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the major opposition party, the All Progressive...
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30Aug
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Politicians in season of defection for 2015 – The Punch

The PunchPoliticians in season of defection for 2015The PunchThe Nigerian political landscape has been dotted with defections and counter-defections by politicians. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the major opposition party, the All Progressive...
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30Aug
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Community in Oyo State Gets Light After 30 Months of Power Outage – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaCommunity in Oyo State Gets Light After 30 Months of Power OutageBella NaijaIbadan (NAN) – The people of Ona-Ara Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State on Friday had a lot to smile about after two and a half years of power outage. The fo...
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30Aug
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El-Zakyzaky Accuses Govt Of Campaign Of Calumny Against Islamic Group – The Guardian Nigeria

Leadership NewspapersEl-Zakyzaky Accuses Govt Of Campaign Of Calumny Against Islamic GroupThe Guardian NigeriaTHE leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakyzaky has said the group would continue to be resolute in its objectives d...
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30Aug
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Police Arrest Housewife, Six Others For Assault On Husband’s Lover – The Guardian Nigeria

Police Arrest Housewife, Six Others For Assault On Husband's LoverThe Guardian NigeriaPOLICE in Bayelsa State have arrested a housewife and six other over an alleged assault and stripping naked of a 23-year-old girl over alleged illicit romance wit...
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30Aug
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Aregbesola condoles, as Ladoja buries mum in Ibadan – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderAregbesola condoles, as Ladoja buries mum in IbadanOsun DefenderRasheed Ladoja Former Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, on Thursday, led other members of his family to bury their mother, Alhaja Halimatu Sadia Apinke Ladoja, who died on...
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30Aug
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Ohakim declares for Imo governorship – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderOhakim declares for Imo governorshipOsun DefenderOhakim, who addressed party members and journalists at the state PDP secretariat, affirmed that he is not ashamed to re-contest the position after loosing out to the incumbent Governor Rocha...
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29Aug
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2015 Elections: 36 Kano APC lawmakers back Kwankwaso for President – Premium Times

Premium Times2015 Elections: 36 Kano APC lawmakers back Kwankwaso for PresidentPremium TimesThe 36 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, has declared the state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, eligible to contest the presidential elections in 2015. Th...
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29Aug
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This Lagos Hotel Records Its Customers Having Sex Then Blackmails Them With It – Nigerian Bulletin

Daily Times NigeriaThis Lagos Hotel Records Its Customers Having Sex Then Blackmails Them With ItNigerian BulletinThree hotel attendants have been arraigned in Lagos for video recording their client' sexual trysts and using it to demand a N10 milli...
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29Aug
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REVEALED: Nigeria’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija didn’t attend University – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaREVEALED: Nigeria's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija didn't attend UniversityDailyPost NigeriaFolorunsho Alakija Billionaire, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, one of the richest women in Africa has revealed that she didn't go to a...
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29Aug
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Nigeria To Begin Local Currency, Election Materials Printing – Ventures Africa

Ventures AfricaNigeria To Begin Local Currency, Election Materials PrintingVentures AfricaNigeria's government is pushing its Printing Company to take over the printing of sensitive national materials like Bank notes, Identity cards and election ma...
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29Aug
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At 23, Delta State Has Come A Long Way – Governor Uduaghan – CHANNELS

CHANNELSAt 23, Delta State Has Come A Long Way – Governor UduaghanCHANNELSDelta State The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, believes that Delta State has come out greater despite being created amidst controversies, especially those surroun...
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29Aug
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Enugu chicken impeachment: Ex-Deputy Governors lament sack of serving … – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaEnugu chicken impeachment: Ex-Deputy Governors lament sack of serving ...DailyPost Nigeriasunday onyebuchi Former deputy governors under the aegis of Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN), Thursday described the impeachme...
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29Aug
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Jonathan Bans Printing of Govt Documents Abroad – AllAfrica.com

Jonathan Bans Printing of Govt Documents AbroadAllAfrica.comPresident Goodluck Jonathan has banned the printing of government documents outside the country, except in cases where the Nigeria Security Minting and Printing Company (NSMPC) confirms it can...
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29Aug
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Northern Elders Mourn ACF’s Ex-Leader, Dambata – The Guardian

THISDAY LiveNorthern Elders Mourn ACF's Ex-Leader, DambataThe GuardianThe Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed shock over the death of former Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Magaji Dambata, at the age of 86 during a brief il...
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29Aug
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2015: Sultan makes case for violence-free elections – Daily Sun

Daily Sun2015: Sultan makes case for violence-free electionsDaily SunAs the 2015 general elections draw nearer, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubabakar, has urged politicians in the country, to shun politics of bitterness and rancor....
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29Aug
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Rainstorm hits Fugar, displaces 2500 persons – Daily Sun

Daily SunRainstorm hits Fugar, displaces 2500 personsDaily SunBarely one month after rainstorm killed persons and destroyed over 50 houses in Igarra in Edo State, a similar incident has occurred in Fugar, the administrative headquarters of Etsako Centr...
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29Aug
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Ngige, Ekwunife eulogise Akunyili – Daily Sun

Daily SunNgige, Ekwunife eulogise AkunyiliDaily SunSenator Chris Ngige, representing Anambra Central Senatorial zone, yesterday, paid his last respect to the late former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof Dora Akunyili, as her remains wer...
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29Aug
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Boko Haram, a threat to Nigeria’s unity – Archbishop Martins – Daily Sun

Daily SunBoko Haram, a threat to Nigeria's unity – Archbishop MartinsDaily SunThe Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Federal Government to take urgent and drastic measures to combat the activities of...
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29Aug
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They Killed My Sons, Now They Want My Life – Sheikh Zakzaky – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersThey Killed My Sons, Now They Want My Life – Sheikh ZakzakyLeadership NewspapersLeader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has disclosed alleged plan by the Nigerian security agents to orchestrate his dea...
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29Aug
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Australian Negotiator Names Ihejirika, Sheriff as Sponsors of Boko Haram – THISDAY Live

THISDAY LiveAustralian Negotiator Names Ihejirika, Sheriff as Sponsors of Boko HaramTHISDAY LiveA Perth-based international adviser, Dr. Stephen Davis, who for four months was involved in negotiations on behalf of the federal government with commanders...
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29Aug
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For Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh – BusinessDay

For Dr. Ameyo AdadevohBusinessDayWe've all been focused on Ebola since it came to town. We've read up, researched, debated, laid blames, cursed in our typical fashion and now returned to taking greater caution and praying for Nigeria, and West ...
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29Aug
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NANS pledges students support for Jonathan’s re-election – The News

The NewsNANS pledges students support for Jonathan's re-electionThe NewsThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan to run for a second term in office. The President of NANS, Mr Yinka Gbadeb...
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29Aug
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Another Female Celebrity Dumps Nollywood For Politics, Sets Time Limit [Video] – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderAnother Female Celebrity Dumps Nollywood For Politics, Sets Time Limit [Video]Osun DefenderNollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, said she's taking a break from acting to join politics for eight years. The actress cited lengthy stays in poli...
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29Aug
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Diesel-laden tankers explodes near school – spyghana.com

spyghana.comDiesel-laden tankers explodes near schoolspyghana.comTragedy was averted Wednesday when two diesel-laden tankers, which were parked within the premises of a primary school at the ever-busy Marine Beach area of Apapa, Lagos, exploded. Confir...
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29Aug
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11 Die In Nasarawa Boat Mishap – CHANNELS

CHANNELS11 Die In Nasarawa Boat MishapCHANNELSBoat Mishap The Eggon\Fulani crisis going on in some villages of Nasarawa State, has claimed 11 more lives in Ugah Community of Lafia East Development Area. The victims were among the 15 who attempted to fl...
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29Aug
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Omar Advises FG On Ways To Tackle Boko Haram – CHANNELS

CHANNELSOmar Advises FG On Ways To Tackle Boko HaramCHANNELSOmar_Nlc_Naija The President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Abdulwaheed Omar, has suggested that the nation's security agencies should use the Siege Combat Method to tackle Boko...
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29Aug
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Nigeria police to support pharmacists in fight against fake drugs – Premium Times

Premium TimesNigeria police to support pharmacists in fight against fake drugsPremium TimesThe Nigeria police on Thursday in Abuja pledged its support to pharmacists in its fight against counterfeit drugs. The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba...
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29Aug
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Why they are after me –Amaechi blast Ikwerre people – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderWhy they are after me –Amaechi blast Ikwerre peopleOsun DefenderRivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, yesterday explained why he became the target of opposition from some politicians within and outside the state. Speaking at Oro Igwe ...
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28Aug
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Nigeria Football Crisis – Factional Nff President, Chris Giwa, Assumes Office – AllAfrica.com

The Guardian NigeriaNigeria Football Crisis - Factional Nff President, Chris Giwa, Assumes OfficeAllAfrica.comChris Giwa, the man elected by a faction of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, as the federation's president has assumed office. Mr. Gi...
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28Aug
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Niger Police Seal Off Venue Of APC Planned Rally – CHANNELS

The Guardian NigeriaNiger Police Seal Off Venue Of APC Planned RallyCHANNELSAPC The Police in Niger State have sealed off the Polo Ground venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial bye-election mega rally. Speaking to Channels Television, ...
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28Aug
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Pandemonium As Two APC Lawmakers, Supporters Clash In Oyo – Daily Times Nigeria

Osun DefenderPandemonium As Two APC Lawmakers, Supporters Clash In OyoDaily Times NigeriaAll Hell was let loose on Wednesday as two serving members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Temitope Olatoye (a.k.a Sugar) and Honourable Abiodun Adi...
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28Aug
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Jonathan seeks Obasanjo’s help in curbing insecurity – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaJonathan seeks Obasanjo's help in curbing insecurityDailyPost NigeriaGEJ_Obasanjo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday held a meeting with ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo to get suggestions from him on how to curtail the campaign ...
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28Aug
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2015 elections: Nigeria needs 500000 policemen – Acting IG – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost Nigeria2015 elections: Nigeria needs 500000 policemen – Acting IGDailyPost NigeriaThe Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, has said that the federal government has approved the recruitment of 10,000 police personnel acros...
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28Aug
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Adamawa: PDP closes submission of forms – BusinessDay

CHANNELSAdamawa: PDP closes submission of formsBusinessDayThe national leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday closed the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the October 11 gubernatorial bye-election in A...
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28Aug
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CVR: It’s impossible to extend deadline – INEC – BusinessDay

CVR: It's impossible to extend deadline – INECBusinessDayThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would set up registration points at its local government offices across the country to cater for those who could not participate...
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28Aug
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Plateau Governor to Move Into New Govt House, Gifts Old House to Gbong … – Nigerian Bulletin

Plateau Governor to Move Into New Govt House, Gifts Old House to Gbong ...Nigerian BulletinGovernor Jonah Jang of Plateau and his cabinet will move into the newly built Plateau Government House on Friday, September 5, the State's Commissioner for I...
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28Aug
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Kwara 2015 – Royal Endorsement Alters Political Calculations – Vanguard

Kwara 2015 - Royal Endorsement Alters Political CalculationsVanguardTHE spate of endorsements ahead of the 2015 governorship elections in Kwara State, has so far indicated that predicting the eventual outcome of the race might not come easy like in the...
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28Aug
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Aregbesola Gets Commendation Over Efforts Against Ebola – AllAfrica.com

AllAfrica.comAregbesola Gets Commendation Over Efforts Against EbolaAllAfrica.comSpecial material was developed to support community outreach activities to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. By Gbenga Faturoti. Osogbo — Osun State Governor, R...
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28Aug
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449 Private Schools Delisted In Kogi – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership Newspapers449 Private Schools Delisted In KogiLeadership NewspapersNo fewer than 449 private schools operating illegally without government approval have been de-listed in Kogi State. The commissioner of education, Dr (Mrs) Agnes Okhai, who ...
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28Aug
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Osun: PDP wants election cancelled – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderOsun: PDP wants election cancelledOsun DefenderOSOGBO—OSUN State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday said it was seeking for a cancellation of the August 9 governorship election in the state at the Election Petition T...
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28Aug
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Telecom growth amid subscriber pain – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaTelecom growth amid subscriber painThe Guardian NigeriaJuwah-oko THE excitement expressed the other day by some senior functionaries of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) projecting the country's telecommunications ind...
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28Aug
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Scores injured as 2 APC lawmakers clash in Ibadan – Nigerian Tribune

Scores injured as 2 APC lawmakers clash in IbadanNigerian TribuneMANY people were, on Wednesday, injured as two serving members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Temitope Olatoye (a.k.a Sugar) and Honourable Abiodun Adigun-Hammed (a.k.a Mu...
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28Aug
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10 die in Kogi boat mishap – Nigerian Tribune

Daily Sun10 die in Kogi boat mishapNigerian TribuneTEN passengers on board a 50-seater boat were feared dead early Wednesday morning, while unconfirmed number of people were still missing when the boat capsized. The boat, on River Niger, capsized at Eb...
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28Aug
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Restriction of freedom poses danger to democracy -Aregbesola – WorldStage

WorldStageRestriction of freedom poses danger to democracy -AregbesolaWorldStageThe Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday, said democracy does not have meaning and cannot thrive as a system of government where freedom is fettered. Areg...
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28Aug
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PFN head deplores taxing churches, cautions politicians on remarks – The Guardian Nigeria

PFN head deplores taxing churches, cautions politicians on remarksThe Guardian NigeriaPRESIDENT of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Felix Omobude, Wednesday criticised calls in some sections that churches should pay taxes to the govern...
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28Aug
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Ekiti govt, others commiserate with Ikere people – Nigerian Tribune

Daily Times NigeriaEkiti govt, others commiserate with Ikere peopleNigerian TribuneThe Ekiti State government has commiserated with the people of Ikere-Ekiti over the passage of the community's monarch, the Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Samuel Adegoke Adegbo...
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28Aug
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Jonathan Meets In Closed Door Meeting With PDP Caucus, Ministers – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaJonathan Meets In Closed Door Meeting With PDP Caucus, MinistersDaily Times NigeriaIn preparations for the 2015 elections, President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the hierarchy of the Peoples Democratic ...
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28Aug
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Nigeria’s oldest preacher dies, said to have been 114 – Gulf Times

Gulf TimesNigeria's oldest preacher dies, said to have been 114Gulf TimesNigeria's oldest preacher, who seven years ago married a woman 77 years his junior, has died, church officials said on Wednesday. He was said to have been 114. The Reveren...
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27Aug
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Another senator dumps APC – Premium Times

Premium TimesAnother senator dumps APCPremium TimesThe senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Olufemi Lanlehin Tuesday defected to the Accord Party, AP. Mr. Lanlehin dumped the APC at a...
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27Aug
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There’ll Be No Imposition of Candidates in Lagos APC – Senator – AllAfrica.com

Daily SunThere'll Be No Imposition of Candidates in Lagos APC - SenatorAllAfrica.comAll Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Lagos residents that it will present popular and acceptable candidates for all elective positions, particularly the part...
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27Aug
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Sokoto sponsor 143 students for overseas studies – Daily Sun

Daily SunSokoto sponsor 143 students for overseas studiesDaily SunSokoto State government has sponsored no fewer than 143 indigenous students to undergo various degree programmes overseas. The institutions approved for the students include, Internation...
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27Aug
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Dora Akunyili Gave Up Her American Citizenship For Nigeria – Nigerian Bulletin

CHANNELSDora Akunyili Gave Up Her American Citizenship For NigeriaNigerian BulletinLate Dora Akunyili's husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, in his remarks on behalf of her family, extolled his late wife as a patriot who loved her country so much that she ...
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27Aug
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Ebola: FG says Schools Should Resume on Oct. 13th – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaEbola: FG says Schools Should Resume on Oct. 13thBella NaijaOn Tuesday, the Federal Government said that all primary and secondary school in the country should officially resume on October 13th because of the Ebola outbreak. Ibrahim Shekarau...
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