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02Mar
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Suswam, Ortom Form Alliance On Peace, Development Of Benue – Leadership Newspapers (press release)

Leadership Newspapers (press release)Suswam, Ortom Form Alliance On Peace, Development Of BenueLeadership Newspapers (press release)The immediate past governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, declared that, he and the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom...
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02Mar
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We Will Name, Shame Tax Evaders Next Month – Adeosun – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONWe Will Name, Shame Tax Evaders Next Month – AdeosunCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Federal Government has revealed plans to aggressively go after tax evaders to prosecute them and publicly reveal their identities. Through the Ministry of F...
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02Mar
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Electoral Act Amendment Bill: We are waiting for Buhari – Reps – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaElectoral Act Amendment Bill: We are waiting for Buhari – RepsDaily Post NigeriaThe House of Representatives on Thursday said it had no intention of prevailing on President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment)...
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02Mar
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Police arrest fake Emir of Kano – Vanguard

VanguardPolice arrest fake Emir of KanoVanguardKANO—A 20-year-old man, identified as Sultan Bello, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly impersonating the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The Kano State Police Public Relat...
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02Mar
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Atiku reacts to views that ‘restructuring meant to punish North’ – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAtiku reacts to views that 'restructuring meant to punish North'Daily Post NigeriaAtiku Abubakar, former Vice President, on Thursday spoke on opinions in some quarters that restructuring was a plot against the Northern part of...
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02Mar
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Ajimobi deserves another term – Olubadan – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAjimobi deserves another term – OlubadanDaily Post NigeriaThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji on Thursday declared that the 'unprecedented' achievements of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State qualified him...
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02Mar
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Why I supported Obasanjo’s third term bid – Ahmadu Ali – Vanguard

The PunchWhy I supported Obasanjo's third term bid – Ahmadu AliVanguardABUJA- FORMER National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Ahmadu Ali said that he supported the presidential tenure elongation bid of ex- President Obasanjo be...
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02Mar
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Customs intercepts N1bn contraband goods in February – Vanguard

VanguardCustoms intercepts N1bn contraband goods in FebruaryVanguardThe Federal Operations Unit, zone “A” of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, said it intercepted contraband goods worth N1 billion in February. The goods include 18 luxury vehicles, ...
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02Mar
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Lagos residents accuse police of vandalising 200 vehicles – The Punch

The PunchLagos residents accuse police of vandalising 200 vehiclesThe PunchResidents of Idi-Oro, Mushin, have accused operatives of the Lagos State Police Command of invading 14 streets and vandalising no fewer than 200 vehicles. However, the police co...
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02Mar
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Dapchi girls: Heads must roll in military, police, JNI tells Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardDapchi girls: Heads must roll in military, police, JNI tells BuhariVanguardABUJA—THE Jama'atu Nasril Islam, JNI, said yesterday that the Federal Government must spare no efforts to immediately rescue all the abducted Dapchi school girls a...
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02Mar
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Why I want to succeed Ajimobi, by Laniyan – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperWhy I want to succeed Ajimobi, by LaniyanThe Nation NewspaperRauf Olaniyan, an engineer and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, spoke with OSEHEYE OKWUOFU in Ibadan, the state c...
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02Mar
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Lagos, Kano sign MoU on economic partnership, investment – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperLagos, Kano sign MoU on economic partnership, investmentThe Nation NewspaperTHE Lagos and Kano State governments yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for economic partnership and investment opportunities to create jo...
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02Mar
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Seven herdsmen arrested in Benue while destroying farms – The Punch

The PunchSeven herdsmen arrested in Benue while destroying farmsThe PunchTroops of the Nigerian Army attached to the Operation Ayem Akpatuma have arrested seven herdsmen while destroying farmlands along the Gbajimba-Kaseyo-Awe and Uba-Abeda-Ameh roads ...
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02Mar
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2019: Lagos East APC leaders back Ambode for 2nd term – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Lagos East APC leaders back Ambode for 2nd termVanguardLAGOS—Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and members within the Lagos East Senatorial District, Thursday, unanimously endorsed the candidacy of the incumbent Lagos State...
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02Mar
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Nigerian government vows to shame, prosecute tax offenders from April 1 – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian government vows to shame, prosecute tax offenders from April 1Daily Post NigeriaThe federal government says it is ready to prosecute, name and shame tax evaders that fail to utilise the tax amnesty programme. The Minister of ...
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02Mar
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JAMB releases mock UTME result – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJAMB releases mock UTME resultDaily Post NigeriaThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of the recently-conducted mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The was disclosed by the boa...
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01Mar
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Atiku reveals why restructuring won’t solve Nigeria’s problems – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAtiku reveals why restructuring won't solve Nigeria's problemsDaily Post NigeriaAtiku Abubakar, former Vice President, on Thursday warned Nigerians against seeing restructuring as the panacea to the many challenges confronting...
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01Mar
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Reps pass vote of no confidence on Fayemi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaReps pass vote of no confidence on FayemiDaily Post NigeriaThe House of Representatives has unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and the Minister of State, Mr. Ab...
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01Mar
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Alleged False Asassination Claim: Dino docked, secures N100, 000 bail – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged False Asassination Claim: Dino docked, secures N100, 000 bailVanguardABUJA—-The Federal Government, on Thursday, docked Senator Dino Melaye before an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, over allegation that information he gave to the...
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01Mar
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What Northern governors will do to address crisis in their region – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat Northern governors will do to address crisis in their regionDaily Post NigeriaChairman, Northern States Governors' Forum and governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has assured that governors will take hard and criti...
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01Mar
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Nigerian Army Commanding Officer Of The "Strike Force Group" Killed By Boko Haram Suicide Bomber In Sambisa … – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comNigerian Army Commanding Officer Of The "Strike Force Group" Killed By Boko Haram Suicide Bomber In Sambisa ...SaharaReporters.comLieutenant-Colonel AE Mamudu, one of the commanding officers of the Nigerian Army Strike Forc...
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01Mar
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Make clear commitment to abolish double pay, pensions laws, SERAP tells NGF’s Yari – Vanguard

VanguardMake clear commitment to abolish double pay, pensions laws, SERAP tells NGF's YariVanguardSocio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “the Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz...
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01Mar
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Aisha Buhari speaks on her son, Yusuf’s return – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAisha Buhari speaks on her son, Yusuf's returnDaily Post NigeriaYusuf was received at the airport by Minister of Health (State) Dr. Osagie on his return from Germany. Aisha on her verified twitter page, while thanking Nigerians fo...
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01Mar
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N10bn not missing at NHIS, Yusuf tells Reps – Vanguard

VanguardN10bn not missing at NHIS, Yusuf tells RepsVanguardABUJA—Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Professor Usman Yusuf, yesterday, told members of the House of Representatives that no N10 billion was missing from the co...
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01Mar
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How Femi Fani-Kayode Spent N840 million In 6 months – EFCC Witness – SaharaReporters.com

VanguardHow Femi Fani-Kayode Spent N840 million In 6 months - EFCC WitnessSaharaReporters.comA prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday gave the account details of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi F...
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01Mar
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Edo PDP: Of Fly-By-Night Defenders Of A Demeaning Culture – Leadership Newspapers (press release)

Leadership Newspapers (press release)Edo PDP: Of Fly-By-Night Defenders Of A Demeaning CultureLeadership Newspapers (press release)As has become their stock in trade, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has gone to town with their ill-info...
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01Mar
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Minister orders IG relocation to N’East, UN flays girls’ abduction – The Punch

The PunchMinister orders IG relocation to N'East, UN flays girls' abductionThe PunchThe United Nations on Wednesday condemned the abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls in Yobe State by Boko Haram insurgents, calling for their “immediate and uncondi...
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01Mar
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APC and the confusion within – The Punch

The PunchAPC and the confusion withinThe PunchThe All Progressives Congress must have felt very triumphant with what looked like a successful National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday. The party's national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at...
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01Mar
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Gov for A’Ibom festival draw – The Punch

The PunchGov for A'Ibom festival drawThe PunchAkwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel is expected to lead top government officials to the draw ceremony of the 2nd Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival at the Civil Service Auditorium in Uyo on Thursday. Th...
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01Mar
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Establish cattle ranches before implementing anti-grazing law – IGP tells Nigerian governors – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEstablish cattle ranches before implementing anti-grazing law – IGP tells Nigerian governorsDaily Post NigeriaThe Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, on Wednesday, advised state governors to establish cattle ra...
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01Mar
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Nigeria should take corruption rating by Transparency International as a challenge – Saraki – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria should take corruption rating by Transparency International as a challenge – SarakiVanguardSenate President, Bukola Saraki says that the recent corruption rating of the country by Transparency International (TI) should be seen as a ch...
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01Mar
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Bayelsa govt records N1.4 billion increase in February salary – Premium Times

Premium TimesBayelsa govt records N1.4 billion increase in February salaryPremium TimesThe Bayelsa State Government says it will spend N3.5 billion for the payment of civil servants salary in February against the N2.9 billion spent for January salary i...
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28Feb
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Breaking: INEC announces general elections dates for next 36 years – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: INEC announces general elections dates for next 36 yearsVanguardThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36 years, starting from 2019 to 2055. ...
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28Feb
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Breaking: Court orders final forfeiture of penthouses linked to Allison-Madueke – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Court orders final forfeiture of penthouses linked to Allison-MaduekeVanguardA Federal High Court on Wednesday in Lagos ordered final forfeiture of two penthouses linked to a former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. O...
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28Feb
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Saraki to States: Emulate Kwara, stop ex-governors’ pension – Vanguard

VanguardSaraki to States: Emulate Kwara, stop ex-governors' pensionVanguardThe President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki has called on states of the federation to emulate Kwara state and stop payment of pensions to former governors still holding el...
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28Feb
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PDP confirms killing of its Publicity Secretary – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPDP confirms killing of its Publicity SecretaryDaily Post NigeriaThe Adamawa chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday confirmed the killing of its spokesman, Mr Sam Zadock, by gunmen in the latest sectarian violence in the...
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28Feb
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2019 Imo guber: I will stand against Araraume’s ambition – Okorocha – Vanguard

Vanguard2019 Imo guber: I will stand against Araraume's ambition – OkorochaVanguardImo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, Wednesday, swore to stop Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, from realizing his gubernatorial ambition in the state, adding that he did ...
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28Feb
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NSA joins search for Dapchi schoolgirls – Vanguard

VanguardNSA joins search for Dapchi schoolgirlsVanguardThe National Security Adviser, (NSA) Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar and the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen....
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28Feb
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Hijab controversy: Court restrains House of Reps from conducting public hearing – Vanguard

VanguardHijab controversy: Court restrains House of Reps from conducting public hearingVanguardThe Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the House of Representatives from conducting the planned public hearing on the Hijab wearing controversy betwee...
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28Feb
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Senate, AGF at war over NHRC nominee’s assumption of office – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSenate, AGF at war over NHRC nominee's assumption of officeDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigerian Senate on Wednesday tackled the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, over the action of th...
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28Feb
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‘Unveiling of cabinet in 48 hours, gender parity in political appointments’ — Moghalu outlines plans for presidency – TheCable

TheCable'Unveiling of cabinet in 48 hours, gender parity in political appointments' — Moghalu outlines plans for presidencyTheCableKingsley Moghalu, ex-deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has asked Nigerians to replace recyc...
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28Feb
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Fish mysteriously swallows #52 Million naira – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperFish mysteriously swallows #52 Million nairaThe Nation NewspaperNation gathered that the contract was given to Phrenemos Intl Ltd and was to be supervised by the current Abia State SSG, Dr. Eme Okoro who is very close to governor Ok...
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28Feb
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STATE OF THE NATION: Nigeria’s in the belly of vultures – Vanguard

VanguardSTATE OF THE NATION: Nigeria's in the belly of vulturesVanguardCHIEF Tola Adeniyi, a former Managing Director of Daily Times of Nigeria, Plc, in this interview with Vanguard, bares his mind on the challenges confronting the nation and possi...
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28Feb
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Herders invade Makurdi suburb, sack residents – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Herders invade Makurdi suburb, sack residentsGuardian (blog)No fewer than than 5,000 residents of Mbatoho community, a suburb of Makurdi, the Benue capital have been sacked by armed herdsmen. The settlement is located on an island in Mba...
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28Feb
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2790 Akwa Ibom indigenes to benefit from scheme – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper2790 Akwa Ibom indigenes to benefit from schemeThe Nation NewspaperTwo thousand, seven hundred and ninety Akwa Ibom indigenes are to benefit from the Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) of the Federal Government, Director-General of Smal...
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28Feb
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Tear gas kills Lagos schoolboy as policemen, hoodlums clash – The Punch

The PunchTear gas kills Lagos schoolboy as policemen, hoodlums clashThe PunchThere was pandemonium in the Akala and Idi-Oro areas of Mushin, Lagos State, on Tuesday when some hoodlums clashed with policemen from the Area D Command. During the mayhem, n...
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28Feb
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Police arrest 12 as separatist agitators disrupt ECA meeting in Enugu – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperPolice arrest 12 as separatist agitators disrupt ECA meeting in EnuguThe Nation NewspaperNo fewer than 12 persons were arrested yesterday as members of separatist groups, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disrupted a...
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28Feb
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Buhari’s govt has zero tolerance for any form of corruption – SGF warns board chairmen – Daily Post Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperBuhari's govt has zero tolerance for any form of corruption – SGF warns board chairmenDaily Post NigeriaThe Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has warned chairmen and members of the governin...
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28Feb
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Nigerian Troops Caught Herdsmen Destroying Farms In Benue – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comNigerian Troops Caught Herdsmen Destroying Farms In BenueSaharaReporters.com1O herdsmen have been caught red-handed while destroying farmlands in Benue state by troops of the Nigerian Army participating in the ongoing Exercise Cat Ra...
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28Feb
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DSS kills ‘Buhari General’, notorious cattle rustler and kidnapper in Zamfara – Vanguard

VanguardDSS kills 'Buhari General', notorious cattle rustler and kidnapper in ZamfaraVanguardAbuja- The Department of State Services, on Tuesday, released names of notorious and wanted criminals caught in various parts of the country in joint o...
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28Feb
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What corruption report under Buhari govt should make stakeholders do – Osinbajo – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat corruption report under Buhari govt should make stakeholders do – OsinbajoDaily Post NigeriaThe Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Transparency International report on increased corruption should serve as a wake-up call...
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28Feb
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Gov. Ambode reiterates commitment to repositioning fire service – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGov. Ambode reiterates commitment to repositioning fire serviceDaily Post NigeriaGov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday reiterated his administration's commitment to repositioning the Department of Fire Service to meet gl...
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27Feb
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Why I rejected Peace Corps bill – Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardWhy I rejected Peace Corps bill – BuhariVanguardABUJA-President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that funding was chiefly the reason why he withheld his assent to the Peace Corps bill recently passed by the National Assembly. He also stated t...
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27Feb
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Kwara Assembly passes bill suspending pension to ex-govs, deputies – Premium Times

Premium TimesKwara Assembly passes bill suspending pension to ex-govs, deputiesPremium TimesA bill seeking to allow for the suspension of payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors during any period they hold political or public office...
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27Feb
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BREAKING: IPOB, others disrupt pro-restructuring summit in Enugu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBREAKING: IPOB, others disrupt pro-restructuring summit in EnuguDaily Post NigeriaA summit convened by the Eastern Consultative Assembly, ECA, in Enugu was on Tuesday disrupted by pro-Biafra agitators. DAILY POST gathered that the agi...
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27Feb
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Okorocha speaks on 2019 presidential ambition – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOkorocha speaks on 2019 presidential ambitionDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has announced that he will be contesting the Imo west senatorial seat in 2019. The governor made the announcement on Sunday, February...
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27Feb
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Nigeria: How Nigerian Girls Are Forced to Have Sex With Strangers for the Rest of Their Lives – British Diplomat – AllAfrica.com

AllAfrica.comNigeria: How Nigerian Girls Are Forced to Have Sex With Strangers for the Rest of Their Lives - British DiplomatAllAfrica.comThe British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Laure Beaufils, has painted a worrisome picture of what Nigerian ...
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27Feb
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Former Biafran Fighter Achuzia, Dies At 90 – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comFormer Biafran Fighter Achuzia, Dies At 90SaharaReporters.comFamous Biafran warlord, Colonel Joseph Achuzia, leader of the secessionist battalion during the Nigerian civil war, has died aged 90.SaharaReporters learned that Joe “Han...
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27Feb
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2019: Buhari’s achievements in SIP ‘ll earn him massive votes – Uwais – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Buhari's achievements in SIP 'll earn him massive votes – UwaisVanguardABUJA – THE presidency, weekend said that its achievements with the Social Investment Programme, SIP, was capable of attracting massive votes to President ...
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27Feb
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Buhari tells APC leaders to prepare for 2019 elections – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari tells APC leaders to prepare for 2019 electionsDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has told the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to prepare for the 2019 elections. Buhari said this on Monday, when he hosted top ...
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27Feb
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El-Rufai directs prosecution of culprits in Kasuwan Magani mayhem – Vanguard

VanguardEl-Rufai directs prosecution of culprits in Kasuwan Magani mayhemVanguardThe Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has directed the prosecution of persons responsible for the Monday mayhem that occurred at Kasuwan Magani in Kajuru local g...
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27Feb
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Tricycle Riders Burn FRSC Vehicle, Injure 6 In Jos – Leadership Newspapers (press release)

Leadership Newspapers (press release)Tricycle Riders Burn FRSC Vehicle, Injure 6 In JosLeadership Newspapers (press release)Tricycle riders on Monday allegedly burnt down a patrol vehicle and injured six personnel of the Plateau command of the Federal ...
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27Feb
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Herdsmen killings: Gov. Ortom cries out over influx of Benue by 1 million cattle – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHerdsmen killings: Gov. Ortom cries out over influx of Benue by 1 million cattleDaily Post NigeriaBenue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday lamented the influx of over one million cattle into the state. This, he said, occurred few...
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26Feb
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Why hundreds of Nigerians are languishing in Chinese prisons – Consul-General, Oloko – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy hundreds of Nigerians are languishing in Chinese prisons – Consul-General, OlokoDaily Post NigeriaThe Consul-General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, Wale Oloko, on Monday disclosed that many Nigerians were in various prisons in ...
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26Feb
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Candidates hail JAMB for conducting hitch-free mock examination – P.M. News

P.M. NewsCandidates hail JAMB for conducting hitch-free mock examinationP.M. NewsSome 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates in Lagos on Monday applauded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for conducting a hi...
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26Feb
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Man loses 25 years marriage for answering God’s call – Vanguard

VanguardMan loses 25 years marriage for answering God's callVanguardAn Igando Customary Court in Lagos State on Monday terminated a 25-year-old marriage, following persistent pleas of an estranged woman that she would go no further in the relations...
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26Feb
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Buhari reveals what he would do about Nigerians in Boko Haram captivity – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari reveals what he would do about Nigerians in Boko Haram captivityDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday vowed to ensure the release of all those held captive by Boko Haram insurgents. Buhari said his government w...
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26Feb
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Ambode targets N897bn revenue, signs N1.046 Y2018 budget in law – Vanguard

VanguardAmbode targets N897bn revenue, signs N1.046 Y2018 budget in lawVanguardLagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday signed the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the State into law with a total budget size of N1,046,121,181,680.00. The total bud...
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26Feb
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Presidency cancels this week’s FEC – Vanguard

VanguardPresidency cancels this week's FECVanguardTHE Presidency Monday, announced that there will not be Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting this week as President Muhammadu Buhari will be attending a high level international conference holdin...
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26Feb
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2019: Dino Melaye, two other senators float ‘Save Kogi Group’ – Daily Post Nigeria

The Nation Newspaper2019: Dino Melaye, two other senators float 'Save Kogi Group'Daily Post NigeriaSenators from the three senatorial districts of Kogi state on Monday inaugurated a Save Kogi Group, ahead of the 2019 general elections. Senator ...
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26Feb
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Bank CEO should be jailed for freezing my accounts – Patience Jonathan – TVC News

TVC NewsBank CEO should be jailed for freezing my accounts – Patience JonathanTVC NewsWife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to jail the Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers of three ban...
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26Feb
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Massive Defection Hits APC – The Tide

The PunchMassive Defection Hits APCThe TideNot fewer than 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Opobo/Nkoro have crossed over to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). At an event last week organised by the PDP to sensitise the pe...
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26Feb
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FIRS lists actions against tax defaults post – VAIDS – Vanguard

VanguardFIRS lists actions against tax defaults post – VAIDSVanguardChairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Tunde Fowler, has advised prominent Nigerians with tax liabilities to take advantage of the Voluntary Assets and Income Dec...
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26Feb
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Kaduna APC crisis: What Oni said after visiting demolished secretariat – Daily Post Nigeria

The PunchKaduna APC crisis: What Oni said after visiting demolished secretariatDaily Post NigeriaThe Segun Oni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Kaduna Chapter Crisis has given an assurance that the different factions will soon reconcile...
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26Feb
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Govt admits fraud in SIP: Matters arising – Vanguard

VanguardGovt admits fraud in SIP: Matters arisingVanguardONE unpleasant truth has recently blown up in the faces of President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo. On May 29, 2015, President Buhari announced the Social Intervention Programme, SIP, which ...
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26Feb
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Jonathan didn’t want to be Yar’Adua’s running mate — Ahmadu Ali – Vanguard

VanguardJonathan didn't want to be Yar'Adua's running mate — Ahmadu AliVanguardOver the years, different narratives of how ex-President Goodluck Jonathan became running mate to late President Musa Yar'Adua in the 2007 elections, have ...
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26Feb
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Northern CAN Tackles FG Over Abduction Of Dapchi Girls – Leadership Newspapers (press release)

Leadership Newspapers (press release)Northern CAN Tackles FG Over Abduction Of Dapchi GirlsLeadership Newspapers (press release)The Northern States chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has expressed sadness over the abduction of 105 sch...
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26Feb
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3000 youths to benefit from cash scheme, says Ayade – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper3000 youths to benefit from cash scheme, says AyadeThe Nation NewspaperCross River State Governor Ben Ayade at the weekend said that 3000 youths from Central Senatorial District are to benefit from the Conditional Cash Transfer prog...
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26Feb
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Thoughts of a Unionist as NLC turns forty – Vanguard

VanguardThoughts of a Unionist as NLC turns fortyVanguardTHE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, turns forty on Wednesday, February 28. As I ruminate over this, I came to a painful realisation; the pinnacle it attained, was under Alhaji Hassan Adebayo Sunmon...
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26Feb
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Ugbor Gas explosion: Panel visits scene of incident, hospitalised victim – Vanguard

VanguardUgbor Gas explosion: Panel visits scene of incident, hospitalised victimVanguardThe Justice Peter Isibor-led Administrative Panel of Inquiry on the February 4 Gas Explosion in Ugbor area, in Benin city, has visited the scene of the explosion, a...
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26Feb
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2019: Buhari by God’s grace will declare his intention for re-election – Sen Kurfi – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Buhari by God's grace will declare his intention for re-election – Sen KurfiVanguardABUJA – The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Umaru Ibrahim Kurfi, said he was optimistic President Mohammadu Buhari will soon d...
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26Feb
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Man kills own 4 children, sister In-law, commits suicide in Onitsha – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaMan kills own 4 children, sister In-law, commits suicide in OnitshaDaily Post NigeriaA middle aged man, whose name was not immediately ascertained, Saturday night stabbed four of his children and his sister in-law to death in Awada Ar...
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25Feb
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Kano politician, Little, shot in Kaduna – Daily Trust

Daily TrustKano politician, Little, shot in KadunaDaily TrustA Kano based politician, Ibrahim Little has been attacked by yet to be identified gunmen at Kidan-Dan Town, near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. One of his aides who narrated what happened to our...
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25Feb
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Police begin investigation on suicide incident in Iheakpu-Obolloafor – Vanguard

The PunchPolice begin investigation on suicide incident in Iheakpu-ObolloaforVanguardThe Enugu State Police Command has begun investigation to unravel circumstances leading to suicide incident in Iheakpu-Obolloafor community in Udenu Local Government A...
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This is a Detailed Account of how Goodluck Jonathan emerged as Yar’adua’s Running Mate in 2006 as revealed in the … – Verge24 (blog)

Verge24 (blog)This is a Detailed Account of how Goodluck Jonathan emerged as Yar'adua's Running Mate in 2006 as revealed in the ...Verge24 (blog)Dr Ali is a retired Army Colonel, three-time Senator, medical doctor, former Federal Commissioner o...
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Ahmadu Ali: Jonathan didn’t want to be Yar’Adua’s running mate – TheCable

TheCableAhmadu Ali: Jonathan didn't want to be Yar'Adua's running mateTheCableOver the years, different narratives of how ex-President Goodluck Jonathan became running mate to late President Musa Yar'Adua in the 2007 elections, have sur...
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Nigeria sets 2030 To end violence against children – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Nigeria sets 2030 To end violence against childrenGuardian (blog)The Federal Government, yesterday, said it has fixed 2030 to end all forms of violence against children in the country. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Ais...
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25Feb
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Nothing can stop Buhari’s second term —Akeredolu – Vanguard

VanguardNothing can stop Buhari's second term —AkeredoluVanguardGOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, saying nothing can stop it. Akeredolu spoke at a unification rally held in Ak...
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25Feb
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British Government finally reacts to herdsmen killings, reveals plans – Daily Post Nigeria

The PunchBritish Government finally reacts to herdsmen killings, reveals plansDaily Post NigeriaThe British Government has reacted to the incessant killing across Nigeria by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Prime Minister, Theresa May, said the British Gover...
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25Feb
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Shock as man weds 17-year-old blood sister in Anambra church, gives reasons – Daily Post Nigeria

TODAY.NGShock as man weds 17-year-old blood sister in Anambra church, gives reasonsDaily Post NigeriaA mathematics teacher in a secondary school in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chiadikobi Ezeibekwe, has married his 17-year-...
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25Feb
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In Tinubu we trust APC reconciliation – Vanguard

VanguardIn Tinubu we trust APC reconciliationVanguardSmarting from attacks from all angles, following the unsavoury letters from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ersrwhile military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida, President Muhammadu Buh...
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25Feb
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The return of Boko Haram: Like Chibok, like Dapchi – Vanguard

VanguardThe return of Boko Haram: Like Chibok, like DapchiVanguardMaking recklessly unrealistic, sometimes shallow and often deliberately false assumptions about members of the Jama'atu Ahliss-Sunnah Lidda'awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Ha...
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25Feb
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The JAMB scam and what not to do next, plus The Boko Harasser – The Nation Newspaper

The JAMB scam and what not to do next, plus The Boko HarasserThe Nation NewspaperWill the JAMB report suffer the same fate as all reports on our national conferences have suffered, under past administrations? The Joint Administra-tions and Matricula-ti...
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25Feb
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NSCDC didn’t shoot Bayelsa suspected vandal — Commandant – The Punch

The PunchNSCDC didn't shoot Bayelsa suspected vandal — CommandantThe PunchThe authorities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bayelsa State Command, on Friday denied shooting Perekurofa Odoyibo, a member of Ikarama Vigilance Group in...
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25Feb
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NSCDC arrests ‘self-confessed’ Boko Haram suspect in Edo – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperNSCDC arrests 'self-confessed' Boko Haram suspect in EdoThe Nation NewspaperThe Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the arrest of a 'self-confessed' Boko Haram susp...
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25Feb
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Data capture not required for licence renewal – FRSC – The Nation Newspaper

The PunchData capture not required for licence renewal – FRSCThe Nation NewspaperThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says there is no need for data capturing by applicants wishing to renew their driver's licence. The Lagos State Sector Commander...
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25Feb
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Ahiara Catholic Diocese Crisis – Independent Newspapers Limited

GuardianAhiara Catholic Diocese CrisisIndependent Newspapers LimitedThere is no doubt that the unhealthy development in Aharia Catholic Diocese, Mbaise which has taken close to six years to resolve has impacted negatively on the image of the catholic a...
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25Feb
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Military captures Boko Haram commander, kills 5 insurgents – Daily Trust

Daily TrustMilitary captures Boko Haram commander, kills 5 insurgentsDaily TrustTroops in Borno State have captured a top Boko Haram commander and killed five insurgents in the on-going operation in Sambisa Forest and the Lake Chad basin. Col. Onyeama ...
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25Feb
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Igbo politicians behind ‘fake’ IPOB leader – Pro Biafra group – Vanguard

VanguardIgbo politicians behind 'fake' IPOB leader – Pro Biafra groupVanguardTHE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, alleged, Saturrday, that some desperate Igbo politicians were behind the impression being created that a factional leader for ...
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25Feb
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Dapchi girls possibly starving, ill in the forest – Ekweremadu – Vanguard

VanguardDapchi girls possibly starving, ill in the forest – EkweremaduVanguardDeputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, says the abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls is one of the signs that Nigeria is facing difficult times under the Buhari...
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