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09Jul
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In Nigeria, another Boko Haram slaughter, this time of boys and girls – Christian Science Monitor

Times of IndiaIn Nigeria, another Boko Haram slaughter, this time of boys and girlsChristian Science MonitorFollowing an attack on a boarding school that killed 42 children and teachers, the governor of Nigeria's northeastern Yobe state has directe...
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08Jul
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Nigeria: NGF Crisis – President, Governors Risk Loss of Immunity – Vanguard

Osun DefenderNigeria: NGF Crisis - President, Governors Risk Loss of ImmunityVanguardAbuja — The resolve by the House of Representatives to strip the President and governors of immunity in criminal offences while in office may sail through despite th...
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08Jul
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Nigeria: We Have Not Called-Off Strike – ASUU – Vanguard

DailyPost NigeriaNigeria: We Have Not Called-Off Strike - ASUUVanguardFollowing the indefinite strike embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), last Monday, the union, Sunday, disclosed that it will not suspend the industrial action,...
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08Jul
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Nigeria: Ahmed Tasks Pension Administrators On Integrity – Vanguard

WorldStageNigeria: Ahmed Tasks Pension Administrators On IntegrityVanguardIlorin — Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has tasked pension administrators to institutionalise transparency to sustain public confidence in pension funds as investment...
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08Jul
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Nigeria Police Rules Out New Firearms Licence to Anyone – Premium Times

Leadership NewspapersNigeria Police Rules Out New Firearms Licence to AnyonePremium TimesThe Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ruled out the possibility of the force issuing new firearms licence to any person. In a statement signed by...
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08Jul
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Governors Are Importing Illegal Arms With Private Jets – CHANNELS

Governors Are Importing Illegal Arms With Private JetsCHANNELSThe panache of Nigerian governors to purchase private jets has been allegedly used to smuggle arms into the country without adequate inspection. This was the bold revelation made by the Dire...
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08Jul
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Information Minister speaks in Atlanta – spyghana.com

Leadership NewspapersInformation Minister speaks in Atlantaspyghana.comThe continuing stability of Nigeria's constitutional democracy has begun to foster in political office holders a greater sense of humility, and more devotion to public duty. Thi...
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08Jul
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Fulani Herdsmen Kill 34 in Benue – AllAfrica.com

Fulani Herdsmen Kill 34 in BenueAllAfrica.comMakurdi — few hours after the invasion of Nzorov ward in Iyordye Akaahena village by Fulani herdsmen left scores dead, the marauders, yesterday, attacked Akuroko village in Guma Local Government Area, leav...
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08Jul
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S-East, S-South Govs Pledge Support for Jonathan – AllAfrica.com

Osun DefenderS-East, S-South Govs Pledge Support for JonathanAllAfrica.comEnugu — Governor's of the South East and South South States, yesterday, met in Enugu with a pledge to continue to support President Goodluck Jonatham, saying he has done we...
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08Jul
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Nigeria: North Ready to Negotiate Over 2015 Presidential Election, Says Gov … – Premium Times

Osun DefenderNigeria: North Ready to Negotiate Over 2015 Presidential Election, Says Gov ...Premium TimesThe Chairman of the Northern State Governors' Forum (NSGF), Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger, says the country's Northern region would neg...
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08Jul
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Kwara Govt Releases N132m for Scholarships, Bursaries – Daily Times Nigeria

Daily SunKwara Govt Releases N132m for Scholarships, BursariesDaily Times NigeriaThe board's Chairman, Alhaji Isiaku Mogaji, however, said that the amount represented a fraction of the N300 million budgeted for the purpose. He made the disclosure i...
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08Jul
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Vigilante Men Kill 2 Mistakenly – Leadership Newspapers

Osun DefenderVigilante Men Kill 2 MistakenlyLeadership NewspapersMen of the Vigilante Service of Ogun State yesterday erroneously shot dead two persons in Abeokuta while searching for suspected armed robbers. The incident occurred at Adigbe area of the...
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08Jul
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Aregbesola creates 3000 fresh jobs; establishes West Africa’s largest garment … – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderAregbesola creates 3000 fresh jobs; establishes West Africa's largest garment ...Osun DefenderGovernor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State's efforts at creating jobs and revamping the economy of the state has recorded another leap as no ...
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08Jul
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FAAN accuses communities around Ilorin airport of encroaching on land – WorldStage

WorldStageFAAN accuses communities around Ilorin airport of encroaching on landWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- The Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has accused neighbouring communities of encroaching on parts of its 2,248 hectares of land at the Ilor...
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08Jul
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12 feared killed as gunmen attack Benue community – The Guardian Nigeria

12 feared killed as gunmen attack Benue communityThe Guardian NigeriaBARELY three days after gunmen suspected to be Fulani marauders, dressed in military uniform, invaded some villages in Guma Local Council of Benue State and killed 20 residents, anoth...
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08Jul
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PDP flays ACN govs over Lagos-Ibadan road – The Guardian Nigeria

Osun DefenderPDP flays ACN govs over Lagos-Ibadan roadThe Guardian NigeriaCITING mischief, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the absence of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) governors from the kick-off of the reconstruction and expansion ...
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08Jul
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Osun 2014: The Battle for Aregbesola’s Job – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderOsun 2014: The Battle for Aregbesola's JobOsun DefenderThe political system in Osun State is in preparation but not yet ready for the governorship election scheduled for next year. But within the political class, many are getting ready...
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08Jul
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Three feared dead in police-civilian clash – P.M. News

Three feared dead in police-civilian clashP.M. NewsThree persons were today feared dead and two policemen injured in a bloody clash involving policemen and some people at the popular Oje Market in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State. The crisis started today ...
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08Jul
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Ahmed advocates transparency in pension administration – WorldStage

WorldStageAhmed advocates transparency in pension administrationWorldStageKwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called on Pension administrators to institutionalize transparency in order to sustain public confidence in pension funds as investme...
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07Jul
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Minister bemoans rising unemployment cases in Nigeria – African Manager

Minister bemoans rising unemployment cases in NigeriaAfrican ManagerBemoaning the rising cases of unemployment in the country, the Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the spiralling unemp...
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07Jul
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Nigeria’s biggest problem is lack of education – Buhari – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaNigeria's biggest problem is lack of education - BuhariDailyPost Nigeriabuhari Former Head of State and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change,CPC, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday attributed Nigeria&#39...
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07Jul
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Fayemi: It Was Not Ambition That Brought Me Here, I’m Here To Serve – The Guardian Nigeria

The PunchFayemi: It Was Not Ambition That Brought Me Here, I'm Here To ServeThe Guardian NigeriaGovernor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State is in the eye of a little storm following his endorsement by the leadership of his party, the Action Congress of N...
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07Jul
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Obama Will Come – Leadership Newspapers (blog)

Obama Will ComeLeadership Newspapers (blog)President Obama came to Africa last week. He spoke to many, merely waved to some, sealed some deals on behalf of the United States, reprimanded a few leaders, pressed Africa to accept same sex marriage on the ...
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07Jul
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NGF crisis: Former NDDC boss calls for voluntary dissolution of body – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderNGF crisis: Former NDDC boss calls for voluntary dissolution of bodyNigerian TribuneOperators of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) have been advised to allow the organisation die quietly as this remains the only option to save Nigeri...
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07Jul
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Actors’ Guild Crisis: Don Pedro Claims He Won AGN Election – CHANNELS

Actors' Guild Crisis: Don Pedro Claims He Won AGN ElectionCHANNELSA factional Chairman of the Lagos chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Pedro Aganbi has said that he won the election and it was very clear during the counting of the ballot...
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07Jul
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Jonathan Appoints Kekere-Ekun Supreme Court Justice – CHANNELS

Leadership NewspapersJonathan Appoints Kekere-Ekun Supreme Court JusticeCHANNELSPresident Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the appointment of Justice Kekere-Ekun as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial...
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07Jul
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Tambuwal Charges Public Officers On Service Delivery – The Guardian Nigeria

Osun DefenderTambuwal Charges Public Officers On Service DeliveryThe Guardian NigeriaSPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has called on political office holders to lay more emphasis on the electorates than hinging all their actions ...
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07Jul
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Polio Eradication: Bill Gates‚Äô Foundation Names Obi Best Governor In Nigeria – CHANNELS

CHANNELSPolio Eradication: Bill Gates’ Foundation Names Obi Best Governor In NigeriaCHANNELSThe Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, on Friday bagged the best performing governor on the eradication of polio in the southeast from Bill Gates and Meli...
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06Jul
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Nigeria: Niger Delta Militants Steal Crude Oil to Buy Arms, Recruit Members … – AllAfrica.com

National MirrorNigeria: Niger Delta Militants Steal Crude Oil to Buy Arms, Recruit Members ...AllAfrica.comGovernor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has said that oil theft is a threat to national security and responsible for the proliferation of arms in the...
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06Jul
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Ministry Condemns Gays’ Attack On Nigeria’s Portal – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersMinistry Condemns Gays' Attack On Nigeria's PortalLeadership NewspapersThe Federal Ministry of Information has condemned the attack on Nigeria's National Portal last night by a group of gay rights activists. In a statem...
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06Jul
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FG insensitive to our plight – ASUP – Nigerian Tribune

FG insensitive to our plight - ASUPNigerian TribuneThere seems to be no end in sight to the present industrial action embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to press home some demands on the Federal Government as the union has a...
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06Jul
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2015: INEC on the march again – Nigerian Tribune

Osun Defender2015: INEC on the march againNigerian TribuneIn 2015, Nigerians of voting age who have registered their names with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the nation's electoral body, will file out in their millions to ca...
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06Jul
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Rate this item – Nigerian Tribune

Osun DefenderRate this itemNigerian TribuneTRADERS at the Bodija market, Ibadan, Oyo State, have not only heard of the dastardly acts of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, but have twice been at the receiving end of their brutality. Both the market community...
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06Jul
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Court to hear My Pikin syrup appeal on Monday – Nigerian Tribune

CHANNELSCourt to hear My Pikin syrup appeal on MondayNigerian TribuneJustice J.S. Ikyegh of the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, fixed Monday, July 8, for the hearing of an appeal filed by the convicted producers of 'My Pikin' teeth...
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06Jul
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Jonathan launches new tourism identity – Nigerian Tribune

CHANNELSJonathan launches new tourism identityNigerian TribunePRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has launched “Fascinating Nigeria,” a new tourism identity intended to lure international tourists and boost the economy of the country. Performing the ceremo...
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06Jul
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NLNG Accuses NIMASA Of Scuttling Out of Court Settlement – CHANNELS

CHANNELSNLNG Accuses NIMASA Of Scuttling Out of Court SettlementCHANNELSThe Nigerian Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has accused the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) of frustrating its move to amicably resolve the pr...
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06Jul
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Ahmed Inaugurates Executives Kwara Artisan Congress – CHANNELS

CHANNELSAhmed Inaugurates Executives Kwara Artisan CongressCHANNELSThe Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed has expressed the readiness of his government to accord priority to the welfare, training and re training of artisans in the state for them t...
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06Jul
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Nigeria: Gay activists cyberattack gov’t portal – Ct Post

Nigeria: Gay activists cyberattack gov't portalCt PostLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's Ministry of Information says it has defeated a cyberattack on its government website by foreign gay-rights activists. A statement from press secretary Josep...
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05Jul
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Judge‚Äôs Absence Stall Cynthia Osokogu Murder Trial – CHANNELS

The StreetjournalJudge’s Absence Stall Cynthia Osokogu Murder TrialCHANNELSThe trial of the alleged murderers of late Cynthia Osokogu was stalled today owing to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade. The court registrar told la...
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05Jul
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Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara plans to arm militia… – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderGovernor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara plans to arm militia…Osun DefenderMembers of the Senate on Thursday differed on the plan of Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State to arm a local militia in order to assist the police in fighting crim...
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05Jul
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Egypt: Nigeria demands return to democracy – Nigerian Observer

Egypt: Nigeria demands return to democracyNigerian ObserverABUJA - The Federal Government yesterday demanded the immediate restoration of democracy in Egypt following the overthrow of the country's president by the military on Wednesday. The Minist...
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05Jul
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Uduaghan sacks Finance Commissioner – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaUduaghan sacks Finance CommissionerDailyPost NigeriaA statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Ovuozourie Macaulay, which announced the minor cabinet re-shuffle, stated that “Mr. Ken Okpara, Commissioner for Economic Plann...
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05Jul
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FG deploys more troops to Warri, as Ijaws, Itsekiris trade blames – Nigerian Tribune

WorldStageFG deploys more troops to Warri, as Ijaws, Itsekiris trade blamesNigerian TribuneFOLLOWING renewed ethnic clashes between neighbouring Ijaws and Itsekiris in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, the Federal Government has deploye...
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05Jul
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3 Oloolu masquerade’s supporters nabbed for vandalising 16 vehicles – Nigerian Tribune

Osun Defender3 Oloolu masquerade's supporters nabbed for vandalising 16 vehiclesNigerian TribuneTHE Oyo State police command has arrested three supporters of a leading masquerade in Ibadan, popularly known as Oloolu over an attack on residents of P...
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05Jul
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7 persons injured as PDP, ACN members clash in Osun – Nigerian Tribune

7 persons injured as PDP, ACN members clash in OsunNigerian TribuneLess than a year to the conduct of governorship election in Osun State, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), were on Wednesday,...
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05Jul
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Lagos Assembly proposes 3-yr jail term for Omo-onile, Ajagungbale – Nigerian Tribune

DailyPost NigeriaLagos Assembly proposes 3-yr jail term for Omo-onile, AjagungbaleNigerian TribuneHARD time awaits those called Omo-onile and Ajagungbale, as the Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed three-year jail term for any person or group of...
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05Jul
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Oil Thefts Threaten Nigeria’s Economy, Environment – Leadership Newspapers

Oil Thefts Threaten Nigeria's Economy, EnvironmentLeadership NewspapersDIEBU, Nigeria — The first drops of crude float in the languid muddy currents of Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta, then slowly grow into the splatter of a massive crime s...
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05Jul
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Commission fires six judiciary workers over judgment leakage – The Guardian Nigeria

AllAfrica.comCommission fires six judiciary workers over judgment leakageThe Guardian NigeriaFOLLOWING alleged complicity in the leakage of a Supreme Court verdict before it was delivered, the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has dismissed si...
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05Jul
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Abia urges Imo to rescind quit order on transport firm – The Guardian Nigeria

Abia urges Imo to rescind quit order on transport firmThe Guardian NigeriaABIA State has pleaded with its Imo State counterpart to consider rescinding its order for the cessation of the operations of Abia Line Network Transport Company at its current b...
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05Jul
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Reps begin constitution amendment, scrap SIECs – The Guardian Nigeria

Reps begin constitution amendment, scrap SIECsThe Guardian NigeriaWIDE-RANGING legislative proposals aimed at ensuring good governance and deepening the country's democracy were made by members of the House of Representatives yesterday as they form...
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05Jul
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DPO dismissed over subsidy protest gets bail – The Guardian Nigeria

Leadership NewspapersDPO dismissed over subsidy protest gets bailThe Guardian NigeriaTHE dismissed Divisional Police Officer (DPO) attached to Pen Cinema, Agege Police Station, Mr. Segun Fabunmi, accused of killing a protester during the fuel subsidy r...
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05Jul
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Again, Disagreement over Legal Representation Stalls Hearing of NGF Case – THISDAY Live

Osun DefenderAgain, Disagreement over Legal Representation Stalls Hearing of NGF CaseTHISDAY LiveFor the second time, the case filed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), seeking to stop Governor David Jonah Jang of Plateau State...
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05Jul
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Nigeria demands immediate restoration of democratic order in Egypt – WorldStage

Nigeria demands immediate restoration of democratic order in EgyptWorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- Nigeria on Thursday condemned the military takeover in Egypt, saying that the unfortunate development is a gross violation of the Constitutive Act of th...
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05Jul
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Court Acquits Ex-Minister Of N43million fraud – CHANNELS

CHANNELSCourt Acquits Ex-Minister Of N43million fraudCHANNELSA federal High Court in Abuja has   acquitted and discharged former Minister of Works, Mr Hassan Lawal and a former bank official, Adesanya Adewale from the eight count charge botheri...
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05Jul
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Ondo Re-arrests More Escaped Prisoners – CHANNELS

CHANNELSOndo Re-arrests More Escaped PrisonersCHANNELSFour more fleeing prison inmates have been arrested at their hideout in the Okitipupa area of Ondo state. With this arrest, a total of 58 out of the 175 convicts who escaped from the prison in Akure...
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05Jul
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Group Condemns Entry Scores For Unity Schools – CHANNELS

CHANNELSGroup Condemns Entry Scores For Unity SchoolsCHANNELSThe pan Igbo cultural and think tank group, Aka Ikenga, has condemned the recent quota policy allegedly released for all unitary schools and federal government colleges, by the Ministry of Ed...
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04Jul
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Boko Haram gets Nollywood treatment as Nigerian films imitate life – The Guardian

The GuardianBoko Haram gets Nollywood treatment as Nigerian films imitate lifeThe GuardianIt's a tried and tested formula for smash-hit Hollywood cinema: terrorists plotting mass destruction only to be foiled by a mixture of fate and law enforcemen...
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04Jul
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Senators In Open Confrontation Over Zamfara Arms Procurement – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderSenators In Open Confrontation Over Zamfara Arms ProcurementOsun DefenderSENATE Just smarting from a hot debate on the contentious State of the Nation Address Bill, two senators; Kabir Garba Marafa (ANPP, Zamfara) and Senator Paulinus Igwe...
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04Jul
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Police Officer Threatens To ‘Rough Handle’, ‘Gun Down’ Man At Lagos Airport – CHANNELS

CHANNELSPolice Officer Threatens To 'Rough Handle', 'Gun Down' Man At Lagos AirportCHANNELSA police officer attached to Harry Akande, owner of AIC Limited on Tuesday threatened to 'gun down' an official of the Federal Airport Au...
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04Jul
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Military: 100 gunmen killed in central Nigeria – Kansas.com

Military: 100 gunmen killed in central NigeriaKansas.comJOS, Nigeria — A military spokesman says soldiers killed more than 100 gunmen blamed for ethno-religious clashes started by cattle rustling in central Nigeria. Maj. Gen. Henry Ayoola said the mi...
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04Jul
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Fake Naira Note At ATM; Reps Probes – Osun Defender

Osun DefenderFake Naira Note At ATM; Reps ProbesOsun Defenderatm House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Banking & Currency to investigate cases of fake naira notes reportedly being dispensed by some Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) ...
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04Jul
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Alex Amosu gives to Peter a £1.2m bottle of champagne – spyghana.com

Bella NaijaAlex Amosu gives to Peter a £1.2m bottle of champagnespyghana.comDon Jazzy was the first person to get the £1.2m Goûtdediamants champagne from luxury designer, Alexander Amosu, now Peter Okoye has his own complimentary Taste of Luxury. Al...
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04Jul
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Wizkid’s Impostor Nabbed – AllAfrica.com

AllAfrica.comWizkid's Impostor NabbedAllAfrica.com"An EME impostor is currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest victim- Muyiwa. "Impersonating artists and record labels is apparently the new 419. This is ...
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04Jul
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2015: FG approves procurement of 17000 smart card readers – DailyPost Nigeria

DailyPost Nigeria2015: FG approves procurement of 17000 smart card readersDailyPost NigeriaThe Federal Executive Council,FEC,on Wednesday approved the request by the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC, to procure 17,000 smart card readers. ...
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04Jul
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100 militants killed in Plateau – Special Task Force – ynaija

AFP100 militants killed in Plateau – Special Task ForceynaijaSpeaking in Jos on Wednesday, Commander of the Special Task Force, Maj. Gen. Henry Ayoola, has revealed his unit killed 100 militiamen that were attacking some villages in the southern part...
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04Jul
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Why Unilorin will not join ASUU strike – Chairman – Nigerian Tribune

DailyPost NigeriaWhy Unilorin will not join ASUU strike - ChairmanNigerian TribuneCHAIRMAN, Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin chapter, Professor Wahab Egbewole, has said his members will not join the ongoing nati...
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04Jul
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NDLEA nabs 3 clearing agents for drug trafficking at Lagos airport – Nigerian Tribune

NDLEA nabs 3 clearing agents for drug trafficking at Lagos airportNigerian TribuneThe Chairman /Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade, has called on passengers to be cautious while accepting packages and bags...
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04Jul
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Godfatherism has been killing Ekiti politics —Ajayi – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneGodfatherism has been killing Ekiti politics —AjayiNigerian TribuneKole Ajayi is a legal practitioner and politician who is aspiring to be the next governor of Ekiti State on the ticket of the Accord Party. He recently spoke with STEP...
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04Jul
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Reps panel summons NSC DG over N3 billion – The Guardian Nigeria

Reps panel summons NSC DG over N3 billionThe Guardian NigeriaTHE House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts Wednesday summoned the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Gbenga Elegbeleye, to appear before it and respond t...
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04Jul
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Posted by Asad Naeem – Business Recorder

Shanghai Daily (subscription)Posted by Asad NaeemBusiness Recorderimage ABUJA: Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will visit China next week in a trip aimed at signing infrastructure deals and boosting trade between the Asian power and Africa's b...
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04Jul
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INEC blames Imo govt, lawmakers for Oguta polls crisis – The Guardian Nigeria

Leadership NewspapersINEC blames Imo govt, lawmakers for Oguta polls crisisThe Guardian NigeriaTHE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday blamed the activities of the Imo State government and some members of the National Assembly fo...
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04Jul
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‘North has over 80% unqualified teachers’ – The Guardian Nigeria

'North has over 80% unqualified teachers'The Guardian NigeriaTHE Director General of the National Teachers' Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu, has lamented the status of education in northern Nigeria, where he disclosed that ...
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04Jul
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Chime sacks commissioner – The Guardian Nigeria

DailyPost NigeriaChime sacks commissionerThe Guardian NigeriaIN an apparent response to the demand by the Enugu Province of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Governor Sullivan Chime yesterday sacked his Commissioner for Education, Simon Ortua...
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04Jul
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Akure prison break: Health workers protest soldier attack on a senior nurse – DailyPost Nigeria

CHANNELSAkure prison break: Health workers protest soldier attack on a senior nurseDailyPost NigeriaPandemonium broke today in Akure, the Ondo State Capital following a protest staged by the health workers of the State Specialist Hospital over alleged ...
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04Jul
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Tambuwal justifies emergency rule in Adamawa, others – Premium Times

Premium TimesTambuwal justifies emergency rule in Adamawa, othersPremium TimesThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has appealed to residents of the three states under emergency rule to be calm as the socio- economic challenges c...
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04Jul
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FAAN, firm in bloody clash over land – The Guardian Nigeria

CHANNELSFAAN, firm in bloody clash over landThe Guardian NigeriaCAUTION was yesterday thrown to the winds at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday, as the security arms of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and offic...
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03Jul
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Presidency takes 930 trailer load of food items to states under emergency – DailyPost Nigeria

CHANNELSPresidency takes 930 trailer load of food items to states under emergencyDailyPost NigeriaPresident Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed that over 25,000 metric tons of assorted food items be released to states affected by the emergency rule in...
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03Jul
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Nigeria: FG to Monitor Disbursement of N5.7 Billion Post-Election Compensation … – AllAfrica.com

The NationNigeria: FG to Monitor Disbursement of N5.7 Billion Post-Election Compensation ...AllAfrica.comPresident Goodluck Jonathan has promised that the Federal Government will closely monitor the disbursement of the N5.7 billion which it recently ap...
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03Jul
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Nigeria: FG to Recruit More Graduates Into Police – Minister – AllAfrica.com

DailyPost NigeriaNigeria: FG to Recruit More Graduates Into Police - MinisterAllAfrica.comThe Police Affairs Minister, Caleb Olubolade said on Tuesday that to combat the recent challenges of insecurity, terrorism, and kidnapping in the country, the Nig...
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03Jul
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Nigeria: Reps Probe Alteration of Armed Forces Act – Vanguard

CHANNELSNigeria: Reps Probe Alteration of Armed Forces ActVanguardAbuja — House of Representatives, yesterday, passed a resolution to investigate the alteration of the Armed Forces Act through the revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, LF...
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03Jul
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Letter to the Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security … – Human Rights Watch

AFPLetter to the Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security ...Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch writes regarding the work of your committee to develop an amnesty framework for members of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram. As dis...
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03Jul
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Jail Break: 54 Fleeing Inmates Re-Arrested – Nigerian Observer

AFPJail Break: 54 Fleeing Inmates Re-ArrestedNigerian ObserverAKURE -The Ondo Police Command says 54 of the 175 prisoners that escaped when gunmen attacked the Olokuta Medium Prison on Sunday have been re-arrested. The command's Public Relations Of...
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03Jul
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Court: THISDAY Bomber Must Stand Trial – THISDAY Live

WorldStageCourt: THISDAY Bomber Must Stand TrialTHISDAY LiveA Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, Tuesday ruled that Mustapha Umar, charged with attempting to bomb a building occupied in Kaduna by THISDAY and two other media houses, has a case to ans...
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03Jul
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War in house of God: Anambra Catholics, Anglicans clash over school premises … – Osun Defender

War in house of God: Anambra Catholics, Anglicans clash over school premises ...Osun DefenderPeter-Obi11-610x250 There is tension in Onitsha, Anambra State's commercial capital, following the boiling over of the rivalry between the Catholics and th...
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03Jul
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3 die,1 abducted in Warri communal clash – Daily Sun

Daily Sun3 die,1 abducted in Warri communal clashDaily SunAt least three persons have been comfirmed dead, while over 5 people were injured and one held hostage in yesterday's renewed attack on three Itsekiri communities in Warri North Local Govern...
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03Jul
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We shall defeat anyone who challenges us in 2014 — Aregbesola – The Punch

We shall defeat anyone who challenges us in 2014 — AregbesolaThe PunchOsun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, fielded questions from journalists and members of the public during a seven-hour interactive session tagged, Ogbeni Till Daybreak. TUNDE O...
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03Jul
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Delta police parade e-banking fraud suspects – Nigerian Tribune

Delta police parade e-banking fraud suspectsNigerian TribuneThe Nigeria Police, Warri Area Command, Warri, Delta State, has arrested and paraded two suspects involved in e-banking transfer fraud to the tune of four million naira. The Area Commander, AC...
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03Jul
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Kudos to Gov Amosun on urban renewal – Nigerian Tribune

CHANNELSKudos to Gov Amosun on urban renewalNigerian TribunePrior to advent of the Governor Ibikunle Amosun-led government, major towns both urban and rural areas in Ogun State used to be characterised by clustering shanties, ancient structures, discom...
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03Jul
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Memories of Afenifere leader, Adesanya, come alive in Lagos – Nigerian Tribune

Nigerian TribuneMemories of Afenifere leader, Adesanya, come alive in LagosNigerian TribuneThe memories of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Abraham Adesanya, came alive on Tuesday as prominent Nigerians, among whom were Governor Ibikunle Amosun, politicia...
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Langtang killings: DCO missing, death toll now 70 •7000 displaced – Nigerian Tribune

Langtang killings: DCO missing, death toll now 70 •7000 displacedNigerian TribuneTHE death toll in the invasion by Fulani herdsmen in three villages in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 70 while the Divisional Crime O...
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FG Orders Food Supply To States Under Emergency Rule – CHANNELS

CHANNELSFG Orders Food Supply To States Under Emergency RuleCHANNELSPresident Goodluck Jonathan has directed that Over 25,000 metric tons of assorted food be released from the strategic grains reserves of the FG to the three states affected by the stat...
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Reps Probe Alleged Illegal Amendment of Armed Forces Act – CHANNELS

CHANNELSReps Probe Alleged Illegal Amendment of Armed Forces ActCHANNELSThe House of Representatives has ordered its committee on Justice to investigate an amendment made to section 18 of the Armed Forces Act allegedly done without the knowledge of the...
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03Jul
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Nigeria to recruit more graduates into police- Minister – Premium Times

Premium TimesNigeria to recruit more graduates into police- MinisterPremium TimesThe Police Affairs Minister, Caleb Olubolade said on Tuesday that to combat the recent challenges of insecurity, terrorism, and kidnapping in the country, the Nigeria Poli...
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Ekiti NUT Suspends Strike Action – CHANNELS

CHANNELSEkiti NUT Suspends Strike ActionCHANNELSThe suspension was announced after an agreement for a 16 per cent allowance was reached between the teachers' union and the state government. The chairman of the Union, Kayode Akosile, said the agreem...
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02Jul
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Nigeria: 18 Soldiers Face Court-Martial – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria: 18 Soldiers Face Court-MartialVanguardJos — Eighteen soldiers serving in military task forces in Borno and Plateau states are to be tried by court-martial for various offences in the course of their duties. Convening a General Court ...
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02Jul
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Federal Government considers eliminating BPE, NAPEP, NEIC and about 217 … – NgEX

The NationFederal Government considers eliminating BPE, NAPEP, NEIC and about 217 ...NgEXA review of the recommendations of the report of the Presidential Committee on the rationalisation and restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions...
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02Jul
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Nigeria: Assault – Court Orders Gen Diya, Others to Pay N5.5 Million to Victim – Vanguard

Premium TimesNigeria: Assault - Court Orders Gen Diya, Others to Pay N5.5 Million to VictimVanguardLagos — Five years after he was accused of assaulting and battering one of his employees, Mr. Oluwatosin Onamade, the former Chief of General Staff, CG...
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02Jul
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Nigeria: Appeal Court Dismisses ACN, PDP’s Petitions Against Mimiko’s Victory – Vanguard

CHANNELSNigeria: Appeal Court Dismisses ACN, PDP's Petitions Against Mimiko's VictoryVanguardAkure — THE Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, yesterday, dismissed petitions filed by governorship candidates of the Action C...
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02Jul
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Nigeria: Presidency Can’t Pick Service Chiefs Alone – Court – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria: Presidency Can't Pick Service Chiefs Alone - CourtVanguardAbuja — A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, barred President from appointing Service Chiefs for the federation without the consent of the National Assembly. Deliveri...
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02Jul
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Nigeria: NBA Canvasses Review of Criteria for Judicial Appointments – Vanguard

CHANNELSNigeria: NBA Canvasses Review of Criteria for Judicial AppointmentsVanguardAbuja — The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, called for a review of the criteria for judicial appointments and promotion. According to the NBA, intellectual a...
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