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28Jul
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Sambo Calls for Sustained Prayers for Unity – Vanguard

Sambo Calls for Sustained Prayers for UnityVanguardVice-President Namadi Sambo has urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers for peace and stability in the country. Sambo made the call in Abuja on Sunday while fielding questions from newsmen after the E...
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28Jul
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PDP preaches peace at end of Ramadan – Caj News Africa

Caj News AfricaPDP preaches peace at end of RamadanCaj News AfricaABUJA – THE National Working Committee (NWC) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use this year's Eid-El Fitri to embrace peace. The party, in a statem...
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28Jul
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Confab – We Were All Grandstanding – Prof. Abc Nwosu – Vanguard

Confab - We Were All Grandstanding - Prof. Abc NwosuVanguardErstwhile Political Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo, erstwhile Minister of Health, Prof. Alphonsus Nwosu, was one of the principal founders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, joining...
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28Jul
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Nigeria’s Unity Not Negotiable – Gov Aliyu – Vanguard

CHANNELSNigeria's Unity Not Negotiable - Gov AliyuVanguardMinna--THE Governor of Niger State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Mua'zu Babangida Aliyu, has called on Nigerians to unite and fight terrorism confronting the nation instead of ...
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28Jul
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This is How Gov. Rochas Okorocha Keeps Fit – Bella Naija

Bella NaijaThis is How Gov. Rochas Okorocha Keeps FitBella NaijaYou saw the work out clip of President Obama, so it is good to know that our government officials are also trying their best in keeping themselves fit. Governor of Imo state Rochas Okoroch...
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28Jul
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2015: APC, PDP in fresh battle for Lagos – The Punch

The Punch2015: APC, PDP in fresh battle for LagosThe PunchThey are noticeable around the old tollgate area along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Clad in black shirts with the inscription, FERCSARA, they are young men and women working with the Federal Roads C...
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28Jul
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Trying times: IGP tries to bolster police conf idence at darbar – The Express Tribune

The Express TribuneTrying times: IGP tries to bolster police conf idence at darbarThe Express TribuneIGP Nasir Khan Durrani took time out to appreciate the efforts of the Peshawar police for spearheading the reforms agenda within the department and wor...
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28Jul
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Edo redeems pledge to Christian community – WorldStage

WorldStageEdo redeems pledge to Christian communityWorldStageEdo State Government has redeemed its pledge to provide a bus for the use of the Christian Association of Nigeria, and the pledge to help in the building of the Association's secretariat....
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27Jul
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Eid el-Fitri: Northern Governors Say Nigeria’s Continued Existence Not Negotiable – CHANNELS

CHANNELSEid el-Fitri: Northern Governors Say Nigeria's Continued Existence Not NegotiableCHANNELSGov Babangida-Aliyu-480x300 The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has urged Nigerians to work towards the continuous existence of Nigeria adding t...
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27Jul
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Boko Haram militants seize Cameroon vice PM’s wife – Cameroon military … – Reuters Africa

Capital FM KenyaBoko Haram militants seize Cameroon vice PM's wife - Cameroon military ...Reuters AfricaYAOUNDE, July 27 (Reuters) - Boko Haram militants attacked Kolofata, a town in Cameroon's Far North Region near Nigeria, on Sunday and seize...
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27Jul
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Eid El-Fitr: Senate President Seeks Citizens’ Collective Action Against Terrorists – CHANNELS

CHANNELSEid El-Fitr: Senate President Seeks Citizens' Collective Action Against TerroristsCHANNELSDavid Mark The Nigerian Senate President, David Mark, has sent a message of felicitation to Muslim faithful in Nigeria as they join the rest of the wo...
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27Jul
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Don’t be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan – Premium Times

Osun DefenderDon't be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after RamadanPremium TimesAs Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of Ramadan fasting, President Goodluck Jonathan called on Nigerians Saturday to por...
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27Jul
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Don’t be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after Ramadan – Premium Times

CHANNELSDon't be cowed by terrorism, Jonathan tells Nigerians after RamadanPremium TimesAs Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the end of Ramadan fasting, President Goodluck Jonathan called on Nigerians Saturday to portray ...
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27Jul
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Boko Haram: Maiduguri Residents Remain Indoor During Sallah – THISDAY Live

Boko Haram: Maiduguri Residents Remain Indoor During SallahTHISDAY LiveThere is increased security alert in Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram with heavy security checkpoints in the troubled town as the military and security agencies take precauti...
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27Jul
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Security Situation In Dambua Worries Bring Back Our Girls Campaigners – CHANNELS

CHANNELSSecurity Situation In Dambua Worries Bring Back Our Girls CampaignersCHANNELSChibok-girls-BringBackOurGirls The 'Bring Back Our Girls' campaign group in Abuja has expressed concern over the security situation in Dambua where residents h...
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26Jul
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How Madam Patience Jonathan Lied Against Me ––Amaechi [ARCHIVE] – Nigerian Bulletin

How Madam Patience Jonathan Lied Against Me ––Amaechi [ARCHIVE]Nigerian Bulletinhe Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday said the wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, lied ag...
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26Jul
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"I was sentenced to Death for Failing to Bribe Policeman N200" – Nigerian Bulletin

"I was sentenced to Death for Failing to Bribe Policeman N200"Nigerian BulletinRecounting the grisly experiences he had in prison for more than 23 years on death row, Calistus Ike's face was a grimace of pain and sadness. Prior to 1989, h...
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26Jul
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Presidency Urges Collective Action Against Insurgency – The Guardian Nigeria

Presidency Urges Collective Action Against InsurgencyThe Guardian NigeriaTHE presidency Friday in Abuja appealed to the political class to stop the blame game and politicising of the security challenges in the country and close ranks to tackle them. Sp...
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26Jul
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I’ll stop child abuse, trafficking — Nnadi, Miss Nigeria 2014 – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneI'll stop child abuse, trafficking — Nnadi, Miss Nigeria 2014Nigerian Tribunennadi-iheoma Iheoma Nnadi outshone 29 other beautiful damsels that represented various states in Nigeria, at the grand finale of the 27th edition of the ...
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26Jul
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Nigerian fraudster arrested over $6m internet jobs scam – The Independent

CTV NewsNigerian fraudster arrested over $6m internet jobs scamThe IndependentNigerian security forces say they have arrested a suspected internet fraudster accused of stealing nearly $6m (£3.5m) from people who thought they were paying to apply for c...
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26Jul
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Kaduna Bombing: IGP Sets Up High-Powered Investigation Team – CHANNELS

CHANNELSKaduna Bombing: IGP Sets Up High-Powered Investigation TeamCHANNELSabubakar 1 The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has instituted a high-powered investigation team made up of seasoned investigators to unearth the perpetrators of ...
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25Jul
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Nigeria nabs accused $6 million Facebook fraudster – Washington Post

Nigeria nabs accused $6 million Facebook fraudsterWashington PostABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian security forces say they have arrested a suspected internet fraudster accused of stealing nearly $6 million from people who thought were paying fees to apply f...
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25Jul
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APC Chairman Advises Politicians To Shun Disruptive Utterances – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaAPC Chairman Advises Politicians To Shun Disruptive UtterancesDaily Times NigeriaNational Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chife Odigie Oyegun, has advised politicians to shun utterances that could disrupt peaceful co-exist...
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25Jul
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Labour Faults Okonjo-Iweala Over Alleged N1.8tn Salary Bill – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaLabour Faults Okonjo-Iweala Over Alleged N1.8tn Salary BillDaily Times NigeriaAssociation of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Thursday faulted the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-I...
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25Jul
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Tribute to a Titan – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperTribute to a TitanVanguardIwas absolutely devastated when I heard, at the beginning of this week, that my former boss, Dr Rilwanu Lukman, had died in Vienna, following a prolonged period of ill health. And my profound sorrow about t...
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25Jul
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Kogi/Lokoja – I’m the Beautiful Bride – Akawo – Vanguard

Kogi/Lokoja - I'm the Beautiful Bride - AkawoVanguardSalihu Akawo a former commissioner in Kogi State presently represents Kogi Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly and is an aspirant for the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency seat in the...
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25Jul
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Task Before Obanikoro – AllAfrica.com

GistmasterTask Before ObanikoroAllAfrica.comDEAR Honourable Minister, we greet you in the name of Allah, the most merciful. We hope this letter meets you well. We also hope that this letter, considering that we didn't send it to you directly, does ...
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25Jul
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Desperate Politicians Behind Attack – Junaid Mohammed – AllAfrica.com

Capital FM KenyaDesperate Politicians Behind Attack - Junaid MohammedAllAfrica.comYenagoa — A member of northern delegates at the National Conference, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has accused desperate Abuja politicians for the attempted assassination of Gen...
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25Jul
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Insurgency: This blo: •More condemnations trail attack – Codewit World News

Leadership NewspapersInsurgency: This blo: •More condemnations trail attackCodewit World NewsFormer military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday queued behind people who have condemned Wednesday's twin bomb blasts suspected to have been tar...
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25Jul
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Sallah : Police Ready To Provide Security, Says AIG – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaSallah : Police Ready To Provide Security, Says AIGDaily Times NigeriaAlhaji Bala Hassan, the Assistant Inspector General of Police ( AIG) In charge of Zone10, said in Sokoto on Thursday that elaborate security measures had been put ...
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25Jul
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Jonathan’s $1bn loan request: Why it should be rejected – Fasehun tells Nigerians – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderJonathan's $1bn loan request: Why it should be rejected – Fasehun tells NigeriansOsun DefenderThe Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, has urged Nigerians to reject the request by President Goodluck Jonathan f...
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25Jul
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Chibok Girls: We are Trying to Avoid the Chechnya – THISDAY Live

Nigerian TribuneChibok Girls: We are Trying to Avoid the ChechnyaTHISDAY LiveThe need to avoid a repeat of the 2004 experience when 300 children were killed in an attempt by Russians to free hostages held by Chechens in the North Caucasus region of Rus...
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25Jul
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NBA to Immortalise Aturu – THISDAY Live

Leadership NewspapersNBA to Immortalise AturuTHISDAY LiveThe Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will immortalise the late human rights' lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, with an annual programme. The Chairman of NBA, Ikeja Branch, Mr. Yinka Farounbi,...
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25Jul
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NBA to Immortalise Aturu – THISDAY Live

Leadership NewspapersNBA to Immortalise AturuTHISDAY LiveThe Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said it will immortalise the late human rights' lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, with an annual programme. The Chairman of NBA, Ikeja Branch, Mr. Yinka Farounbi,...
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25Jul
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Imo State ripe for real change, female guber aspirant – Daily Sun

Daily SunImo State ripe for real change, female guber aspirantDaily SunImo State may be on the way to having its first-ever female governor, as Mrs. Ifeyinwa Maureen Okafor, has declared interest in next year's race to dislodge Governor Rochas Okor...
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25Jul
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Osun 2014: Why We Asked Osun INEC REC To Step Down – Jega Finally … – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderOsun 2014: Why We Asked Osun INEC REC To Step Down – Jega Finally ...Osun DefenderThe Chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, has described as difficult and painful but realistic the decision to send another Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC...
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25Jul
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Civil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage bill – The Punch

The PunchCivil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage billThe PunchThe Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has asked the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to substantiate how N1.8tn is being spent annually on wages of worke...
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25Jul
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Civil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage bill – The Punch

The PunchCivil servants fault Okonjo-Iweala on N1.8tn wage billThe PunchThe Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has asked the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to substantiate how N1.8tn is being spent annually on wages of worke...
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25Jul
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NBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of Aturu – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNBA To Hold Annual Symposium In Honour Of AturuLeadership NewspapersThe Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch yesterday announced that it would hold an annual symposium in honour of late human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu...
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25Jul
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Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperOgun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairmanThe Nation NewspaperOgun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday assured members and supporters that it will control the state in 2015. The party said it would al...
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25Jul
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Ogun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairman – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperOgun APC sure of victory in 2015, says chairmanThe Nation NewspaperOgun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday assured members and supporters that it will control the state in 2015. The party said it would al...
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25Jul
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Why must we involve the President? – BusinessDay

Nigerian TribuneWhy must we involve the President?BusinessDayThe Tribune last Sunday quoted an unidentified APC official as saying in respect of the political fate of Admiral Nyako (rtd) and Alhaji Al – Makura in Adamawa and Nasarawa states respectiv...
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25Jul
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Why must we involve the President? – BusinessDay

Nigerian TribuneWhy must we involve the President?BusinessDayThe Tribune last Sunday quoted an unidentified APC official as saying in respect of the political fate of Admiral Nyako (rtd) and Alhaji Al – Makura in Adamawa and Nasarawa states respectiv...
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25Jul
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Jonathan in telephone conversation with Buhari – Nigerian Tribune

360Nobs.comJonathan in telephone conversation with BuhariNigerian TribunePRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, put a call through to former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari, to commiserate with him over the bomb blasts that nearly hit him in Kaduna, on W...
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25Jul
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Woman dies in Kano blast – The Guardian Nigeria

CHANNELSWoman dies in Kano blastThe Guardian NigeriaONE woman was confirmed dead and eight others sustained various degrees of injury in a bomb blast in the New Road Motor Park, Kano. The bomb was said to have been concealed in a refrigerator that was ...
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25Jul
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Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill district head, 15 others – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaSuspected Boko Haram gunmen kill district head, 15 othersThe Guardian NigeriaGUNMEN suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gambouru border town and Garubula village in Biu Local Council and killed the District Head, Ibrahim ...
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25Jul
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com

CHANNELSPolice: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus stationChron.comKANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Adere...
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25Jul
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com

CHANNELSPolice: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus stationChron.comKANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Adere...
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25Jul
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Police: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus station – Chron.com

CHANNELSPolice: Bomb blast kills 1 at Nigerian bus stationChron.comKANO, Nigeria (AP) — Police say a bomb has ripped through a popular bus station in northern Nigeria, killing one person and injuring eight others. Kano State Police Commissioner Adere...
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25Jul
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Nigeria, Cameroon, Others Deploy 2800 Troops Against Boko Haram – CHANNELS

CHANNELSNigeria, Cameroon, Others Deploy 2800 Troops Against Boko HaramCHANNELSboko haram 2 Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have agreed to quickly form a new force that would comprise 2,800 soldiers to fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The defence...
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24Jul
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Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader – Daily Times Nigeria

Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority LeaderDaily Times NigeriaThe crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly which led to the impeachment of the former speaker, Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku on Monday, took a new twist when some gunmen about two hours ago wit...
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24Jul
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Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority Leader – Daily Times Nigeria

Gunmen Kidnap Ebonyi Majority LeaderDaily Times NigeriaThe crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly which led to the impeachment of the former speaker, Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku on Monday, took a new twist when some gunmen about two hours ago wit...
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24Jul
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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com

spyghana.comAs from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licencespyghana.comThe Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Comm...
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24Jul
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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com

spyghana.comAs from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licencespyghana.comThe Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Comm...
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24Jul
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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com

spyghana.comAs from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licencespyghana.comThe Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Comm...
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24Jul
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As from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licence – spyghana.com

spyghana.comAs from Aug. 1, FRSC will arrest drivers without licencespyghana.comThe Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers' licence and number plate on Aug. 1. The Lagos State Sector Comm...
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24Jul
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APC petitions Jonathan, alleges plot to kill Aregbesola – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderAPC petitions Jonathan, alleges plot to kill AregbesolaOsun DefenderThe All Progressives Congress has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan over an alleged plot to assassinate Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Also, the party alleged that the Peo...
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24Jul
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Aturu To Be Buried On Friday – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily Times NigeriaAturu To Be Buried On FridayDaily Times NigeriaProminent constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Bamidele Francis Aturu, who died Wednesday, July 9, will be buried on Friday at Ogbagi-Akoko, Ondo State. A burial programme re...
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24Jul
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Kaduna Bombing: Yero Visits Buhari, Scene of Blast – CHANNELS

Osun DefenderKaduna Bombing: Yero Visits Buhari, Scene of BlastCHANNELSyero The Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Yero, has visited the scenes of Wednesday's bomb blast at Kawo and Alkilu road that claimed at least 72 lives. Yero, who arrived the scen...
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24Jul
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Adamawa PDP Guber Aspirants Trade Words Over Waiver – Leadership Newspapers

Adamawa PDP Guber Aspirants Trade Words Over WaiverLeadership NewspapersAnxiety is looming in Adamawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party as two party chieftains, Buba Marwa and Dr. Umar Ardo, are engaged in a war of words over the issue of w...
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24Jul
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Air Force Officers Disrupts Activities at Lagos Airport – Vanguard

WorldStageAir Force Officers Disrupts Activities at Lagos AirportVanguardLagos — ARMED officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force attached to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday disrupted commercial activities at the airport, ...
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24Jul
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Glowing Tribute As Aturu Goes Home Tomorrow – Vanguard

Glowing Tribute As Aturu Goes Home TomorrowVanguardIT was a day of glowing tributes for late human rights activist, Bamidele Francis Aturu as jurists, lawyers and rights activists came together at a colloquium in his honour in Lagos. It was indeed a ga...
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24Jul
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Glowing Tribute As Aturu Goes Home Tomorrow – Vanguard

Glowing Tribute As Aturu Goes Home TomorrowVanguardIT was a day of glowing tributes for late human rights activist, Bamidele Francis Aturu as jurists, lawyers and rights activists came together at a colloquium in his honour in Lagos. It was indeed a ga...
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24Jul
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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com

StarAfrica.comNigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-FitriStarAfrica.comThe Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a stat...
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24Jul
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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com

StarAfrica.comNigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-FitriStarAfrica.comThe Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a stat...
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24Jul
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Nigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitri – StarAfrica.com

StarAfrica.comNigeria declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-FitriStarAfrica.comThe Nigerian Government has declared Monday, July 28 and Tuesday July 29 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitri Salah celebration.In a stat...
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24Jul
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FEC Honours Former Petroleum Minister Rilwan Lukman – CHANNELS

CHANNELSFEC Honours Former Petroleum Minister Rilwan LukmanCHANNELSkad 1 The Federal Executive Council has held a special session to pay special tribute to the late former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Rilwanu Lukman, who died on July 21. A minute s...
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24Jul
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FEC Honours Former Petroleum Minister Rilwan Lukman – CHANNELS

CHANNELSFEC Honours Former Petroleum Minister Rilwan LukmanCHANNELSkad 1 The Federal Executive Council has held a special session to pay special tribute to the late former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Rilwanu Lukman, who died on July 21. A minute s...
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24Jul
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DHQ: Only One Body Recovered from NAF Helicopter Crash, Others Alive – THISDAY Live

Leadership NewspapersDHQ: Only One Body Recovered from NAF Helicopter Crash, Others AliveTHISDAY LiveThe Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade disclosed this in a statement Wednesday with cheering news the technician crew prev...
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24Jul
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90 passengers escape death at Aminu Kano Airport – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost Nigeria90 passengers escape death at Aminu Kano AirportDailyPost Nigeriaturkish Tragedy was averted on Tuesday night when over 90 passengers aboard Istanbul bound Turkish Airline narrowly escaped death at Malam Aminu Kano International Airpor...
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24Jul
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100 days: Activists stage rally in Lagos over Chibok schoolgirls – BusinessDay

BusinessDay100 days: Activists stage rally in Lagos over Chibok schoolgirlsBusinessDayAbout 276 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, on April 15 by the terrorist group, but some of them escaped from their abductors. The Lagos r...
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24Jul
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Kaduna Bombing – El-Rufai Alleges Assassination Attempt On Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardKaduna Bombing - El-Rufai Alleges Assassination Attempt On BuhariVanguardFormer Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and All Progressive Congress chieftain, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has suggested that the attack on General Muhammed Buhari in ...
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24Jul
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Impeachment rumour: Tension in Oyo •We have issues with Speaker —APC … – Nigerian Bulletin

Nigerian TribuneImpeachment rumour: Tension in Oyo •We have issues with Speaker —APC ...Nigerian BulletinTHERE was palpable tension in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, as rumour filtered through into town that 24 members of the Oyo Stat...
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24Jul
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Jonathan Meets Sanusi as Leading Emirs Break Fast with President – THISDAY Live

Leadership NewspapersJonathan Meets Sanusi as Leading Emirs Break Fast with PresidentTHISDAY LiveAfter months of frosty relationship, leading to the avoidance of each other, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with the former Governor of Central ...
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24Jul
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KIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper’s Bungalow – Leadership Newspapers

Nigeria Master WebKIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper's BungalowLeadership NewspapersAbia State Government has demolished a building belonging to one Obuonye Ogbonna Daniel, due to his involvement in kidnapping activities in the state. Security Advis...
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24Jul
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KIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper’s Bungalow – Leadership Newspapers

Nigeria Master WebKIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper's BungalowLeadership NewspapersAbia State Government has demolished a building belonging to one Obuonye Ogbonna Daniel, due to his involvement in kidnapping activities in the state. Security Advis...
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24Jul
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KIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper’s Bungalow – Leadership Newspapers

Nigeria Master WebKIDNAP: Abia Demolishes Kidnapper's BungalowLeadership NewspapersAbia State Government has demolished a building belonging to one Obuonye Ogbonna Daniel, due to his involvement in kidnapping activities in the state. Security Advis...
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24Jul
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President Jonathan swears in 2 new ministers – StarAfrica.com

StarAfrica.comPresident Jonathan swears in 2 new ministersStarAfrica.comNigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in the former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr. Osita Chidoka, as the new Minister of Aviation. Preside...
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24Jul
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At least 82 dead in Boko Haram-style suicide bombings – Irish Independent

Irish IndependentAt least 82 dead in Boko Haram-style suicide bombingsIrish IndependentWorkers pick items at the scene of a bombing in Kaduna. At least 82 people were killed on Wednesday in two suicide bombings in the north Nigerian city of Kaduna, one...
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24Jul
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FEDPOLY relocation fans embers of discord in Akwa Ibom State – The Guardian Nigeria

The Guardian NigeriaFEDPOLY relocation fans embers of discord in Akwa Ibom StateThe Guardian NigeriaNIGERIA'S 12th Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok, who was in office from 1996 to 1998, through his clout and, some say goodw...
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24Jul
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Obiano, Wada move to end Anambra, Kogi border communities’ attacks – Daily Sun

Daily SunObiano, Wada move to end Anambra, Kogi border communities' attacksDaily SunDetermined to end the incessant border clashes at the Anambra, Kogi states boundary communities, which have claimed many lives, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie...
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24Jul
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Nyako left N12.8bn debt, says Fintiri – The Punch

The PunchNyako left N12.8bn debt, says FintiriThe PunchThe Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, says the administration of ex-governor Murtala Nyako left behind a debt of about N12.8bn without any infrastructure to show for it. Fint...
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24Jul
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…Face your case with EFCC, Ogun APC tells Daniel – Daily Sun

The Guardian Nigeria…Face your case with EFCC, Ogun APC tells DanielDaily SunThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has advised the former governor Gbenga Daniel to channel his energy towards extricating himself from the charge of stealing...
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24Jul
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Ekiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAs – The Punch

Ekiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAsThe PunchEkiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the creation of 19 additional councils in the state. This followed the adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee set up to work on the bill seeking th...
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24Jul
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Ekiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAs – The Punch

Ekiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAsThe PunchEkiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the creation of 19 additional councils in the state. This followed the adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee set up to work on the bill seeking th...
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24Jul
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Ekiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAs – The Punch

The PunchEkiti Assembly approves 19 new LCDAsThe PunchEkiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the creation of 19 additional councils in the state. This followed the adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee set up to work on the bill s...
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24Jul
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Fashola Puts 2014 Q2 Budget Performance At 106 Per Cent – CHANNELS

CHANNELSFashola Puts 2014 Q2 Budget Performance At 106 Per CentCHANNELSGov Fashola22 Lagos State on Tuesday put its 2014 second quarter budget performance at 106 percent with Governor Babatunde Fashola declaring there is still more to be done despite t...
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24Jul
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Kaduna Twin Explosion: Yero Imposes 24 Hour Curfew – CHANNELS

CHANNELSKaduna Twin Explosion: Yero Imposes 24 Hour CurfewCHANNELSYero, who pronounced the curfew with immediate effect, said it was to enable security agencies restore normalcy in the state. In a Statement signed by his Director General, Media and Pub...
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23Jul
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Impeachment – Nasarawa assembly directs CJ to constitute investigative panel – WorldStage

WorldStageImpeachment - Nasarawa assembly directs CJ to constitute investigative panelWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- As part of the process to impeach Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State, the house of assembly under the leadership of Ahm...
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23Jul
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Ebonyi Impeachment Details: Intrigues that enthroned Madam Speaker – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderEbonyi Impeachment Details: Intrigues that enthroned Madam SpeakerOsun DefenderTHE impeachment of Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku as Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, at dawn last Monday was reflective of the popular saying that
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23Jul
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SMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers Clash – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers ClashLeadership NewspapersTwo people were feared killed in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital yesterday, during a clash between men of the Nigerian Customs and smugglers . It was gathered ...
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23Jul
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Drugs: Navy Arrests 20 Illicit Drug Dealers – Leadership Newspapers

Drugs: Navy Arrests 20 Illicit Drug DealersLeadership NewspapersThe Navy have arrested about 20 hard drug peddlers in Anambra State and have promised to make every part of the state, especially, Onitsha, the state's commercial city, inhabitable for...
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23Jul
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Drugs: Navy Arrests 20 Illicit Drug Dealers – Leadership Newspapers

Daily Times NigeriaDrugs: Navy Arrests 20 Illicit Drug DealersLeadership NewspapersThe Navy have arrested about 20 hard drug peddlers in Anambra State and have promised to make every part of the state, especially, Onitsha, the state's commercial ci...
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23Jul
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SMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers Clash – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers ClashLeadership NewspapersTwo people were feared killed in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital yesterday, during a clash between men of the Nigerian Customs and smugglers . It was gathered ...
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23Jul
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SMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers Clash – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSMUGGLING: 2 Killed As Customs Men, Smugglers ClashLeadership NewspapersTwo people were feared killed in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital yesterday, during a clash between men of the Nigerian Customs and smugglers . It was gathered ...
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23Jul
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Enugu Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi consumed by ‘poultry farm politics’? – DailyPost Nigeria

Osun DefenderEnugu Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi consumed by 'poultry farm politics'?DailyPost NigeriaIke Ekweremadu For the past one year, an atmosphere of uncertainty prevailed in the Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, P...
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23Jul
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Farmer Arrested for Killing Wife in Ogun – Vanguard

CHANNELSFarmer Arrested for Killing Wife in OgunVanguardABEOKUTA-- The Ogun State Police Command yesterday, said it had arrested a 47-year-old farmer, Gbenga Ogunfolabo, for stabbing his wife, Bosede Ogunfolabo, 45, to death with broken bottle during a...
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23Jul
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FG reaffirms deadline for enrolling Nigerians in identity cards scheme – The Guardian Nigeria

FG reaffirms deadline for enrolling Nigerians in identity cards schemeThe Guardian NigeriaTHE Federal Government has restated the need for all agencies working together on the national identity management project to ensure that the target of ensuring t...
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23Jul
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Nigeria Leads the World in Rate of ‘Terrorism’ Fatalities – Bloomberg

Nigerian TribuneNigeria Leads the World in Rate of 'Terrorism' FatalitiesBloombergNigeria has the world's highest casualty rate from ``terrorism'' with an average of 24 deaths per attack out of 146 recorded in the year through June,...
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23Jul
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4 killed in Anambra/Kogi border communities’ clash – Daily Sun

Daily Sun4 killed in Anambra/Kogi border communities' clashDaily SunTension heightened again in the troubled Aguleri and Echeno/Odeke boundary communities of Anambra and Kogi states on Monday following the alleged killing of four persons from Agule...
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