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30Dec
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Obasanjo’s critics are wrong – The Guardian Nigeria

Osun DefenderObasanjo's critics are wrongThe Guardian NigeriaBEFORE anything, let me explain that in the South-West (Edo and Delta, inclusive) elders are respected, but not followed sheepishly. An elder who is on a wrong track is told to his face t...
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30Dec
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Govt created 1.6 million jobs in 12 months – Minister – The Punch

The PunchGovt created 1.6 million jobs in 12 months – MinisterThe PunchThe Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the Federal Government has created 1.6 million jobs in the past 12 months. Of this number, 432,021 jobs were created during ...
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30Dec
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Nigerian Politics 2013: Analysts Rate Jonathan 60-65% As PDP Crisis, APC … – CHANNELS

CHANNELSNigerian Politics 2013: Analysts Rate Jonathan 60-65% As PDP Crisis, APC ...CHANNELSA panel of stakeholders in Nigerian politics have scored President Jonathan well above average for the year 2013, in a rating that was mainly based on his effor...
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30Dec
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Police Foil ATM Robbery In Ogun – CHANNELS

CHANNELSPolice Foil ATM Robbery In OgunCHANNELSThe Ogun State Police Command said it has foiled an attempt by a five man robbery gang to rob a new generation bank located at Rounder Area of Abeokuta, the state capital while a suspect believed to be a w...
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30Dec
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Six states get $6.2m to fight child mortality – The Guardian Nigeria

P.M. NewsSix states get $6.2m to fight child mortalityThe Guardian NigeriaTHE United Nations and the Government of Canada have reaffirmed commitment to reducing child mortality in Nigeria and around the world, when the United Nations Population Fund (U...
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30Dec
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Aero plane with 104 passengers loses tyre on landing – The Punch

Osun DefenderAero plane with 104 passengers loses tyre on landingThe PunchThere was panic at the MurtalaMuhammedAirport, Lagos, on Sunday as an Aero Contractors aircraft, conveying 104 passengers from Abuja lost one of its tyres while landing at the ai...
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30Dec
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‘Supreme Court Will Give Benue Justice At Last’ – The Guardian Nigeria

Daily Sun'Supreme Court Will Give Benue Justice At Last'The Guardian NigeriaAlhaji Abubakar Usman, popularly called Young Alhaji, was the deputy governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2011 general election...
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30Dec
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Free Tonye Okio Global Campaign Launched In Lagos – spyghana.com

Free Tonye Okio Global Campaign Launched In Lagosspyghana.comWe apologise that we have to bring you out of your holidays this special season. We are obliged to call upon you due to the human rights condition in Nigeria. It is currently facing severe ch...
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29Dec
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Alleged infringement: Jonathan forwards Obasanjo’s letter to Human Rights … – DailyPost Nigeria

Osun DefenderAlleged infringement: Jonathan forwards Obasanjo's letter to Human Rights ...DailyPost NigeriaThe National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC) has received the 18-page letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodl...
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29Dec
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Nwosu: Less Of Jonathan, More Of The System – The Guardian Nigeria

San Francisco ChronicleNwosu: Less Of Jonathan, More Of The SystemThe Guardian NigeriaTHE kernel of General Olusegun Obasanjo's letter to the President is that Dr. Jonathan is parochial and distrustful in his attitude to Nigeria's unity, in the...
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29Dec
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Fashola approves 120 new vehicles for traditional rulers – Nigerian Tribune

Leadership NewspapersFashola approves 120 new vehicles for traditional rulersNigerian TribuneGOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has approved the procurement of 120 new vehicles of various brands for traditional rulers in the state. The state Com...
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29Dec
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Why Ahmed, Saraki defected to APC —Former Information Commissioner – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneWhy Ahmed, Saraki defected to APC —Former Information CommissionerNigerian TribuneAlhaji Raheem Adedoyin was a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he served as Commissioner for Information...
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29Dec
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Nigerian pilgrims in Israel miss festivities with families, friends – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian pilgrims in Israel miss festivities with families, friendsNigerian TribuneSOME Nigerian pilgrims performing the Christian pilgrimage in Israel said they missed the festivities usually associated with the Yuletide and New Year celebrations with...
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29Dec
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Police Foil ATM Robbery In Ogun – CHANNELS

CHANNELSPolice Foil ATM Robbery In OgunCHANNELSThe Ogun State Police Command said it has foiled an attempt by a five man robbery gang to rob a new generation bank located at Rounder Area of Abeokuta, the state capital while a suspect believed to be a w...
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29Dec
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Shiite Islamic Sect Members Clash With Community In Zaria – CHANNELS

CHANNELSShiite Islamic Sect Members Clash With Community In ZariaCHANNELSAbout 3 People are said to have been injured on Thursday during a clash between members of Shiite Islamic Movement, and natives of Gyallesu Village in Zaria Local Government Area ...
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28Dec
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National unrest: CAN declares fasting and prayers for Nigeria – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNational unrest: CAN declares fasting and prayers for NigeriaDailyPost NigeriaApparently worried by the ongoing security challenges in the nation, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared fasting and prayers today, Frida...
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28Dec
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NDLEA arrests four with N352m drugs – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderNDLEA arrests four with N352m drugsOsun DefenderVANGUARD – With just few days to the end of 2013, three customs-licensed clearing and forwarding agents and a motorcycle parts dealer have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug L...
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28Dec
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The branding of Christmas – Jakarta Post

Nigerian Observer The branding of ChristmasJakarta PostHo, ho, ho, merry Christmas! Christmas started off as an annual Christian commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, Christmas is now celebrated by everyone in the world as a symbol of jo...
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28Dec
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Nigerian army reshuffles 30 generals – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderNigerian army reshuffles 30 generalsOsun DefenderChief-of-Army-Staff-Lt-Gen-Azubuike-Ihejirika- LEADERSHIP – A major shake-up was carried out yesterday by the Nigerian Army leading to the redeployment of no fewer than 30 Generals. The ex...
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28Dec
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Maku Urges Youths To Embrace Peace For Development To Thrive – Daily Times Nigeria

Leadership NewspapersMaku Urges Youths To Embrace Peace For Development To ThriveDaily Times NigeriaThe Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Friday in Akun, Nasarawa state urged Nigerian youths to embrace peace so as to ensure the country's un...
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28Dec
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Dankwambo Presents N107.4bn Budget for 2014 – THISDAY Live

Leadership NewspapersDankwambo Presents N107.4bn Budget for 2014THISDAY LiveGombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo Friday presented the 2014 budget proposal of One Hundred and Seven billion, Four Hundred and Fifty-three Million, Five Hundred an...
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28Dec
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Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol… Where 9999 Choristers Sing At ‘God’s Own Party’ – The Guardian Nigeria

Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol... Where 9999 Choristers Sing At 'God's Own Party'The Guardian NigeriaTourism-Caroller-28-12-2013 Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) has been organising the world largest Christmas carol-singing event since December...
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28Dec
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Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol… Where 9999 Choristers Sing At ‘God’s Own Party’ – The Guardian Nigeria

Osun DefenderAkwa Ibom Christmas Carol... Where 9999 Choristers Sing At 'God's Own Party'The Guardian NigeriaTourism-Caroller-28-12-2013 Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) has been organising the world largest Christmas carol-singing event s...
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28Dec
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Female boxer, Oriyomi breaks jinx, wins Fashola’s belt – Nigerian Tribune

CHANNELSFemale boxer, Oriyomi breaks jinx, wins Fashola's beltNigerian TribuneAISHAT Oriyomi on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports centre, Rowe Park, Lagos became the first female boxer to win Governor Babatunde Fashola's belt, five years ...
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28Dec
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30 picnickers feared dead in boat accident -7 killed in Tiv/Fulani clash – Nigerian Tribune

Leadership Newspapers30 picnickers feared dead in boat accident -7 killed in Tiv/Fulani clashNigerian TribuneNO fewer than 30 persons were feared dead in a boat accident which occurred at River Buruku in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Acc...
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28Dec
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Massive shake-up in Army •GOCs, Brigade Commanders, others moved – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneMassive shake-up in Army •GOCs, Brigade Commanders, others movedNigerian TribuneIn a massive shake-up on Friday, the Nigeria Army deployed its key senior officers including General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders and othe...
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28Dec
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Odi people protest over unpaid N38b compensation – P.M. News (blog)

Premium TimesOdi people protest over unpaid N38b compensationP.M. News (blog)The people of Odi in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa, on Friday protested against the against non-payment of N37.6billion damages awarded it by a Federal Hig...
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28Dec
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Police arrests native doctor in Enugu for aiding kidnappers – DailyPost Nigeria

Police arrests native doctor in Enugu for aiding kidnappersDailyPost NigeriaA renowned native doctor from Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State has been arrested by the police for allegedly aiding kidnappers and armed robbers. T...
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28Dec
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N1.1b Fuel Subsidy Fraud: Court Dismisses Oil Marketer’s Applications – CHANNELS

CHANNELSN1.1b Fuel Subsidy Fraud: Court Dismisses Oil Marketer's ApplicationsCHANNELSA Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja has dismissed three applications filed by an oil marketer, Abdullahi Alao, who is standing trial over his alleged involvement ...
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28Dec
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Lebanese national snatched in north Nigeria is freed – swissinfo.ch

The Daily StarLebanese national snatched in north Nigeria is freedswissinfo.chKANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - A Lebanese man abducted by gunmen in northern Nigeria's main city of Kano this week was released unharmed on Friday, police said, denying that a...
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28Dec
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House Did Not Call For My Sack-Oduah Insists – CHANNELS

CHANNELSHouse Did Not Call For My Sack-Oduah InsistsCHANNELSThe Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah on Tuesday said the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation's report did not recommend her sack by President Goodluck Jonathan. Oduah, who ...
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28Dec
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National unrest: CAN declares fasting and prayers for Nigeria – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNational unrest: CAN declares fasting and prayers for NigeriaDailyPost NigeriaApparently worried by the ongoing security challenges in the nation, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared fasting and prayers today, Frida...
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28Dec
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Yobe SIEC Expresses Readiness To Conduct LG Poll – CHANNELS

CHANNELSYobe SIEC Expresses Readiness To Conduct LG PollCHANNELSThe Chairman of the Yobe State Ind ependent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC), Mohammed Jauro Abdu, today (Friday) confirmed the readiness of the commission to hold local government elections ...
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27Dec
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Alleged N15b fraud: Briton, four others know fate Dec. 30 – The Punch

The PunchAlleged N15b fraud: Briton, four others know fate Dec. 30The PunchA Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed Dec. 30 to decide the fate of a Briton, Gareth Wilcox, and four others, charged with N15 billion fraud. Wilcox, a former Managing D...
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27Dec
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Nigeria Politics Uduaghan, Others Justify Oritsejafor’s Support For Jonathan … – Nigerian Bulletin

Nigeria Politics Uduaghan, Others Justify Oritsejafor's Support For Jonathan ...Nigerian BulletinUduaghan who spoke to journalist in Asaba, Delta State, however, lauded the CAN president for the great role he has played in restoring peace to Delta ...
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27Dec
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“Gov. Amosun Doesn’t Have Automatic Ticket For 2015 Election” – Gbenga Kaka – Osun Defender

Osun Defender“Gov. Amosun Doesn't Have Automatic Ticket For 2015 Election” – Gbenga KakaOsun Defenderkaka CITY PEOPLE – Senator Gbenga Kaka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and a serving Senator from Ogun State has said th...
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27Dec
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I’ll Beat Fayemi in Any Election, Boasts Opeyemi – Vanguard

The PunchI'll Beat Fayemi in Any Election, Boasts OpeyemiVanguardAdo Ekiti — A member of the House of Representatives and Labour Party, LP, governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele has boasted that he has strong political struc...
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27Dec
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I Have Learnt My Lessons, Deposed Deji of Akure Begs for Reinstatement – Vanguard

Osun DefenderI Have Learnt My Lessons, Deposed Deji of Akure Begs for ReinstatementVanguardAkure — THREE years after his deposition and banishment, former Deji of Akure, Prince Oluwadare Adesina, Thursday, appealed to the Ondo State government to vac...
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27Dec
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Bridging the Ethnic Divide in Delta – Vanguard

CHANNELSBridging the Ethnic Divide in DeltaVanguardI LONG ago came to the suspicion that much of the ethnic hostility in Delta State emanate from a toxic mix of ethnic hatred, rumour mongering and a cocktail of entrenched misconceptions. Right from Gov...
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27Dec
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Nigerian pilgrims visit holy sites in Galilee, Capernaum – The Guardian Nigeria

Nigerian pilgrims visit holy sites in Galilee, CapernaumThe Guardian NigeriaNigerian pilgrims performing this year's Christian pilgrimage to Israel on Thursday took a tour of holy sites in Galilee and Capernaum, where Jesus is believed to have begu...
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27Dec
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Not much to thank Jonathan for in 2013 – The Punch

The PunchNot much to thank Jonathan for in 2013The PunchSomeone once said time is man's greatest enemy. You think you have a period of time to do something, you promise to bring heaven down to earth within that period, then you suddenly realise tha...
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27Dec
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Security agencies on red alert – Nigerian Tribune

www.worldbulletin.netSecurity agencies on red alertNigerian TribuneSECURITY and intelligence agencies in the country are now on red alert in major economic and political centres across the country following foreign intelligence brief that the Boko Hara...
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27Dec
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I’ll never quit PDP —Akinjide •Says Akinjide dynasty is loyal to Jonathan, PDP – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderI'll never quit PDP —Akinjide •Says Akinjide dynasty is loyal to Jonathan, PDPNigerian TribuneMinister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, has said she will “never, ever” dump the Peoples...
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27Dec
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How I prevented Yoruba/Fulani communal clash —Emir of Ilorin – Nigerian Tribune

Leadership NewspapersHow I prevented Yoruba/Fulani communal clash —Emir of IlorinNigerian TribuneTHE Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has revealed how he prevented a Yoruba against Fulani ethnic war that could have thrown the country into...
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27Dec
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Sultan, Amosun, Aregbesola preach religious tolerance – Nigerian Tribune

Sultan, Amosun, Aregbesola preach religious toleranceNigerian TribuneThe Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa'ad Abubakar III, Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his Osun State counterpart, Mr Rauf Argbesola have enjoined Nigerians, especially Mus...
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27Dec
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Government, ASUU and education in Nigeria – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderGovernment, ASUU and education in NigeriaNigerian TribuneThe suspension by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) of its 169-day strike was no doubt a great relief to all stakeholders – government, students, parents, lecturers an...
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27Dec
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PDP’ll petition EFCC over ecological fund accruable to Aregbesola’s govt … – Nigerian Tribune

Leadership NewspapersPDP'll petition EFCC over ecological fund accruable to Aregbesola's govt ...Nigerian TribuneThe Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State chapter, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa, has said that his party had conclud...
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27Dec
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No automatic ticket for Amosun, others —Kaka – Nigerian Tribune

No automatic ticket for Amosun, others —KakaNigerian TribuneSenator Adegbenga Kaka representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has ruled out the possibility of automatic ticket for the incumbent, Governor Ibikunle Amosun and ...
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27Dec
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I’ll never quit PDP —Akinjide •Says Akinjide dynasty is loyal to Jonathan, PDP – Nigerian Tribune

I'll never quit PDP —Akinjide •Says Akinjide dynasty is loyal to Jonathan, PDPNigerian TribuneMinister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, has said she will “never, ever” dump the Peoples Democratic P...
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27Dec
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Kawu, pioneer Kwara CJ is dead, buried – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderKawu, pioneer Kwara CJ is dead, buriedNigerian TribunePioneer Chief Judge of Kwara State and a retired Justice of Supreme Court, Justice Saidu Kawu, is dead. He was aged at 85. He died on Wednesday after a brief illness, said to be associa...
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27Dec
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Nurse killed after N1.5m ransom paid to abductors – P.M. News

Nurse killed after N1.5m ransom paid to abductorsP.M. NewsA 43 year-old kidnap victim, Bridget Osawaru, has been allegedly murdered by her abductors after they collected N1.5 million ransom from her family members. Bridget, a nurse, was abducted at her...
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27Dec
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Senator Distributes Ambulances To Hospitals In Kogi State – CHANNELS

CHANNELSSenator Distributes Ambulances To Hospitals In Kogi StateCHANNELSThe senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Smart Adeyemi has presented 24 ambulances, hospital equipment and jeeps worth millions of ...
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27Dec
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Jonathan budgets millions for non-existing aircraft, boats in foreign embassies … – Nigerian Bulletin

Osun DefenderJonathan budgets millions for non-existing aircraft, boats in foreign embassies ...Nigerian Bulletinn what clearly appears a ploy by officials to brazenly steal public funds, the Federal Government is asking the National Assembly to approv...
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26Dec
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Christmas Day Fire Destroys 6 Homes in Jos – Nigerian Bulletin

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthChristmas Day Fire Destroys 6 Homes in JosNigerian BulletinNigeria- A Christmas day fire outbreak has destroyed six houses at the Nigerian Police Force, `A' Division Barracks, Jos. The fire reportedly started at about 9.00 p....
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26Dec
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‘I want to be part of solution to Nigeria’s problems’ – The Guardian Nigeria

Osun Defender'I want to be part of solution to Nigeria's problems'The Guardian NigeriaAdekoya Doris Uboh-Ogunkoya, an engineer, who represented the Ika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011, explains to ...
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26Dec
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Akpabio Promises Mega Projects In 2014 – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersAkpabio Promises Mega Projects In 2014Leadership NewspapersAkwa Ibom State government has reiterated its determination to inaugurate some mega projects worth billions of naira next year. Governor Godswill Akpabio, who gave the hint...
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26Dec
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‘We’re Nyako’s Superiors in APC’ – AllAfrica.com

Osun Defender'We're Nyako's Superiors in APC'AllAfrica.comTwo chieftains of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Adamawa State, General Buba Marwa and Engr. Markus Nathina Gundiri have disputed the position of Governor Murtala Nyako th...
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26Dec
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Police kill four in Akwa Ibom – Osun Defender

Police kill four in Akwa IbomOsun DefenderPOLICE Four people were reported killed yesterday by the police in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Following the incidence, about 100 youths protested the killing and eventually dumped the bodies of tw...
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26Dec
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N836 million only: That’s how much the Presidency, ministries & others will use … – ynaija

The PunchN836 million only: That's how much the Presidency, ministries & others will use ...ynaijaThe 2014 budget proposal before the National Assembly has stipulated that the Presidency and other ministries, as well as departments and agencies...
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26Dec
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Kwankwaso presents N219bn appropriation bill to the Assembly – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderKwankwaso presents N219bn appropriation bill to the AssemblyOsun Defendergov_rabiu_kwankwaso Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has presented an aggregate Budget of N219, 281,273,481 for the 2014 fiscal year to the state House of As...
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26Dec
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Christmas: Fun seekers troop to eateries, recreational centres – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderChristmas: Fun seekers troop to eateries, recreational centresOsun DefenderRecreational Center Eateries, hotels and recreational centres in Abakaliki metropolis on Wednesday witnessed large turnout of holiday makers seeking Christmas relax...
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26Dec
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Obasanjo’s letter: Al Mustapha denies training snipers – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderObasanjo's letter: Al Mustapha denies training snipersOsun DefenderAl-mustapha Former Major Hamza Al-Mustapha yesterday called for an open debate with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in connection with his open letter to Presdent Go...
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26Dec
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I see hope, greater Nigeria in 2014 –Okeke – The Punch

I see hope, greater Nigeria in 2014 –OkekeThe PunchThe Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has predicted that 2014 will be a year full of greater achievements for the country. Okeke said this on Christmas Day...
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26Dec
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I see hope, greater Nigeria in 2014 –Okeke – The Punch

I see hope, greater Nigeria in 2014 –OkekeThe PunchThe Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has predicted that 2014 will be a year full of greater achievements for the country. Okeke said this on Christmas Day...
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26Dec
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No plans for staggered elections in 2015 – INEC – The Punch

The PunchNo plans for staggered elections in 2015 – INECThe PunchThe Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola, on Wednesday, said the commission would not stagger the 2015 ...
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26Dec
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Gov. Orji Releases Twelve Prisoners To Mark Christmas – CHANNELS

CHANNELSGov. Orji Releases Twelve Prisoners To Mark ChristmasCHANNELSThe Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, has called on Nigerians and Christians to shun bitterness in their relationship towards one another and desist from inciting the public against...
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26Dec
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Nigerian in Diaspora Leadership Forum backs INEC’s boss for inclusion in 2015 … – WorldStage

WorldStageNigerian in Diaspora Leadership Forum backs INEC's boss for inclusion in 2015 ...WorldStageNigerians in Diaspora Leadership Forum (NiD LeaF) an umbrella organization base in Europe to mobilize Nigerians into positive thinking and leadersh...
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26Dec
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Defections: Remain Steadfast, Wada Tells Kogi PDP Members – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersDefections: Remain Steadfast, Wada Tells Kogi PDP MembersLeadership NewspapersGov. Idris Wada of Kogi on Wednesday advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast in spite of the recent defections by some ...
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26Dec
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Mandela should be an object of study- Justice Oputa – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderMandela should be an object of study- Justice OputaOsun DefenderMandele in black and white Retired Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, on Wednesday advised Nigerians to emulate the life of sacrifice and forgiveness exemplified by the l...
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25Dec
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Kaduna PDP Not Worried Over Members’ Defection To APC – Chairman – CHANNELS

CHANNELSKaduna PDP Not Worried Over Members' Defection To APC – ChairmanCHANNELSThe Kaduna State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is not losing sleep over the defection of some of its prominent members to the op...
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25Dec
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I have no plans to join APC – Deputy speaker, Ihedioha – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaI have no plans to join APC - Deputy speaker, IhediohaDailyPost NigeriaDespite the ongoing hurricane sweeping through the Peoples Democratic, Party, PDP, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioh...
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25Dec
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A wish for 2014 – Inquirer.net

WorldStageA wish for 2014Inquirer.netChristmas is the celebration of God coming into the world as a man. The man Jesus Christ who is God proclaimed to us the good news – that God is a loving God who loves us. Jesus also taught us how to live: Love Go...
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25Dec
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Oputa Urges Public Officials to Manage Nigeria’s Resources Prudently – Nigerian Bulletin

Oputa Urges Public Officials to Manage Nigeria's Resources PrudentlyNigerian BulletinJustice Chukwudifu Oputa, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday called for prudent management of Nigeria's r...
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25Dec
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Elechi Urges Nigerians To Embrace Deeper Significance Of Christmas – Leadership Newspapers

Elechi Urges Nigerians To Embrace Deeper Significance Of ChristmasLeadership NewspapersGov. Martin Elechi of Ebonyi has urged the people of the state and Nigerians at large to embrace the deeper meaning of Christmas, as a season of goodwill and neighbo...
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25Dec
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4 women arrested for mixing palmwine with CASSAVA in Imo – ynaija

4 women arrested for mixing palmwine with CASSAVA in ImoynaijaAbout 9 persons have been arrested in Imo State after an ambush by the state's police command, for allegedly making money from adulterated palm wine. The arrest was announced yesterday, ...
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25Dec
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SSS parades Airforce official, six others for kidnap – Premium Times

Premium TimesSSS parades Airforce official, six others for kidnapPremium TimesThe Department of State Security Service, SSS, on Tuesday in Abuja paraded an Airforce Lance Corporal, Suleiman Mohammed, and six others for alleged kidnap of one Abu Dankure...
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25Dec
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Prof. Kunle Lawal, Former Lagos Commissioner is dead – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderProf. Kunle Lawal, Former Lagos Commissioner is deadOsun Defenderkunle PM NEWS LAGOS – Former governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Professor Kunle Lawal, is dead. He was aged 54. It was learnt that the university don, also a former Comm...
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25Dec
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Tragedy hits Ogun at Xmas; 3 die, 18 injured in auto crash – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderTragedy hits Ogun at Xmas; 3 die, 18 injured in auto crashOsun DefenderACCIDENT Report according to THE SUN ONLINE has it that 3 passengers died late Monday along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, while 18 others including children were injur...
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25Dec
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Group Calls For CBN Gov’s Resignation – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersGroup Calls For CBN Gov's ResignationLeadership NewspapersNorthern Youth Movement For Positive Change has call on the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to resign from his current position as the...
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25Dec
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Aregbesola distributes 70 buses to NURTW, RTEAN – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderAregbesola distributes 70 buses to NURTW, RTEANOsun DefenderOgbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Governor of Osun State, on Monday, said that infrastructure development can only thrive in a state where the security of lives and property of citizens...
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25Dec
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Katsina Awards N400m Contract For Building Of Exam Hall In FUDMA – Leadership Newspapers

Katsina Awards N400m Contract For Building Of Exam Hall In FUDMALeadership NewspapersKatsina State government has awarded contract worth N400 million for the building of examination hall at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), special adviser to Go...
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25Dec
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Nigerians urged to shape thier destiny in 2014 – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderNigerians urged to shape thier destiny in 2014Nigerian TribuneGovernors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have charged Nigerians to free themselves from the hands of leaders who had lost touch with the dreams and aspirations of citizen...
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25Dec
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Bama attack: 50 insurgents, 15 soldiers, 5 civilians killed •20 vehicles destroyed – Nigerian Tribune

The PunchBama attack: 50 insurgents, 15 soldiers, 5 civilians killed •20 vehicles destroyedNigerian TribuneTHE military operation to track insurgents who carried out the last Friday pre-dawn attacks on Mohammed Kur Barracks, Bama, has led to the kill...
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25Dec
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Ekiti Assembly endorses Fayemi for second term – Nigerian Tribune

CHANNELSEkiti Assembly endorses Fayemi for second termNigerian TribuneThe Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Dr Kayode Fayemi-led administration in the state and expressed its “full support for the governor's sec...
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25Dec
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Uduaghan justifies CAN president’s support for Jonathan •Lauds clerics’ role in … – Nigerian Tribune

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Jonathan, Sambo’s 2014 trips to gulp N2.47bn – The Punch

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How Jasper Akinola was kidnapped, rescued – Nigerian Tribune

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Nigeria Begins Repatriation of Citizens in Saudi Arabia – Nigerian Bulletin

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Fashola Sets January 2014 For Allocation Of Lagos Homes – CHANNELS

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Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan faces first significant political crisis – Christian Science Monitor

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Arrest of Kano Lawmakers: It’s Not Act of Victimisation, Says PDP – THISDAY Live

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Import waiver tussle: Omoyele Sowore, saharareporters publisher hits back at … – allvoices

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REVEALED: Why Sesan Ogunro was murdered — Police – Osun Defender

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DPP may field governorship candidates in Ekiti, Osun- Secretary – Premium Times

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APGA asks court to sack Okorocha for defecting to APC – Premium Times

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Tukur makes U-turn; backs Nwoye as PDP head to tribunal over Anambra sham … – Osun Defender

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Gunmen Kidnap Lebanese National In Kano – CHANNELS

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Chief T.A. Orji, a successful leader – spyghana.com

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Give Us This Day A Good Leader(II), By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú – Premium Times

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LSHA Sets Up Committee On Unlawful Torture Of Women In Ejigbo – CHANNELS

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