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15Dec

PDP convention, Daniel, Ladoja back Secondu – New Telegraph Newspaper

New Telegraph NewspaperPDP convention, Daniel, Ladoja back SeconduNew Telegraph NewspaperFormer Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his Oyo State counterpart, Senator Rashidi Ladoja have thrown their weight behind the election of Prince Uche ...

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15Dec

50 prison inmates to write 2018 UTME – Vanguard

Vanguard50 prison inmates to write 2018 UTMEVanguardLagos – No fewer than 50 prison inmates will sit for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to an official. Inmates in class. The Principal, Ikoyi Prisons School, Mr I...

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15Dec

Again, court sends Maryam Sanda back to prison, releases mother, brother – Daily Trust

Daily TrustAgain, court sends Maryam Sanda back to prison, releases mother, brotherDaily TrustFILE PHOTO: Maryam Sanda (right), after hearing of the case of alleged murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Haliru Bello at the FCT High Court in Abuja recently. ...

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15Dec

NEC okays plan to use $1bn for anti-terror campaign – The Nation Newspaper

Independent Newspapers LimitedNEC okays plan to use $1bn for anti-terror campaignThe Nation NewspaperThe National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday supported the Federal Government plan to spend $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) to fight ...

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14Dec

Governors to FG: Fight insurgency with excess crude fund – Daily Trust

Daily TrustGovernors to FG: Fight insurgency with excess crude fundDaily TrustThe state governors have asked the Federal Government to take $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account and spend it on the fight against insurgency in the northeast. The gove...

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14Dec

I tore her cloth, used it to strangle her —Suspected rapist, killer of corps member – The Punch

The PunchI tore her cloth, used it to strangle her —Suspected rapist, killer of corps memberThe PunchA driving instructor, Festus Udoh, has narrated how he allegedly lured a 23-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Miss Modupe Kawose, into a ...

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14Dec

NDLEA arrests 6, recovers 1000 kg of illicit drugs in Jigawa – WorldStage

WorldStageNDLEA arrests 6, recovers 1000 kg of illicit drugs in JigawaWorldStageThe Jigawa Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said it arrested six suspected drug dealers and recovered 1000.64 kilograms of assorted i...

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14Dec

Ikpeazu: We Support Re-activation Of NDDC Advisory C’tee – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersIkpeazu: We Support Re-activation Of NDDC Advisory C'teeLeadership NewspapersThe Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged to support the re-activation of the Advisory Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commiss...

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14Dec

Osun Assembly orders arrest of Bola Ige’s son – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOsun Assembly orders arrest of Bola Ige's sonDaily Post NigeriaThe Osun State House of Assembly on Wednesday issued a warrant of arrest on late Chief Bola Ige's son, Muyiwa Ige, over his failure to appear before the committee ...

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14Dec

NDLEA arrests 6, recovers 1000kg of drugs – PoliticsNGR Newspaper

PoliticsNGR NewspaperNDLEA arrests 6, recovers 1000kg of drugsPoliticsNGR NewspaperThe Jigawa Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said it arrested six suspected drug dealers and recovered 1000.64 kilograms of assorte...

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14Dec

Aisha Buhari empowers women, youths in Katsina State – Vanguard

VanguardAisha Buhari empowers women, youths in Katsina StateVanguardThe wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday empowered women and youths in the three senatorial districts of Katsina State with 50 tricycles. Buhari, while presenting the ...

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14Dec

Muslim group blows hot over attack on EFCC boss, Magu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaMuslim group blows hot over attack on EFCC boss, MaguDaily Post NigeriaA Muslim group, the Muslim Rights Concern has revealed those attempting to eliminate the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. ...

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14Dec

Strike: Varsity staff protest grounds Akure – Vanguard

VanguardStrike: Varsity staff protest grounds AkureVanguardAkure—LEADERSHIP of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of three Non-Teaching Staff Unions of Nigerian Universities from the South West, yesterday, staged a protest against Federal Government&#3...

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14Dec

Ahiara Mbaise Saga: Bishop replies CBCN – Vanguard

VanguardAhiara Mbaise Saga: Bishop replies CBCNVanguardCATHOLIC Bishop of Kafanchan, Most Rev. Joseph Danlami Bagobiri yesterday responded to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, which directed him to apologize for recommending dialogue wi...

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14Dec

Ibori declares support for Okowa’s second term bid – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIbori declares support for Okowa's second term bidDaily Post NigeriaFormer Delta State governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on Wednesday called on the people of the state, to continue to support Governor Ifeanyi Okowa's admini...

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14Dec

Court declares PDP candidate, Obiora Okonkwo as Anambra Central Senator – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCourt declares PDP candidate, Obiora Okonkwo as Anambra Central SenatorDaily Post NigeriaOn Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja, declared Obiora Okonkwo as the Senator representing Anambra Central senatorial district. At its sitt...

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14Dec

Restructuring debate: IPOB attacks Ohaneze over Yoruba venue – Daily Post Nigeria

VanguardRestructuring debate: IPOB attacks Ohaneze over Yoruba venueDaily Post NigeriaThe Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has attacked the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo for making Lagos State the venue of Thursday's crucial meeting to discuss res...

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14Dec

IKOYI CASH: Whistleblower gets N421m, jets out of Nigeria – Vanguard

VanguardIKOYI CASH: Whistleblower gets N421m, jets out of NigeriaVanguardLAGOS — The Federal Government, yesterday, paid N421 million to the Ikoyi whistle blower, who provided information leading to the discovery of $43.5 million, £27,800 and N23.2 ...

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14Dec

Nigeria loses N7.6tr to faulty agreements with IOCs — Kachikwu – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria loses N7.6tr to faulty agreements with IOCs — KachikwuVanguardABUJA—THE Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, yesterday stated that Nigeria lost about $21 billion (N7.6 trillion) to International Oil Companies, IOCs, op...

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14Dec

21 vehicles, motorbikes razed as fuel tanker explodes in Lagos – Vanguard

Vanguard21 vehicles, motorbikes razed as fuel tanker explodes in LagosVanguardLAGOS—A tanker, loaded with 33,000 litres of diesel, exploded yesterday at Festac Link Bridge in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos, with 21 vehicles and five moto...

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14Dec

I’ve confidence in Buhari, Osinbajo, says Tinubu – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperI've confidence in Buhari, Osinbajo, says TinubuThe Nation NewspaperAll Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has debunked the speculation that he may be picked by President Muhammadu Buhari as his runni...

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14Dec

Police nab three herdsmen with AK-49 rifle – The Punch

The PunchPolice nab three herdsmen with AK-49 rifleThe PunchThe Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested three herdsmen for attempted murder and unlawful possession of an AK-49 rifle. The suspects' names were given as Mohammed Bello (40), Muh...

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14Dec

DSS bully – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperDSS bullyThe Nation NewspaperAgain the Department of State Services (DSS) has grabbed the headlines as one of its men gave the organisation a bad name by his condemnable conduct. The news that a DSS official attached to Akwa Ibom St...

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14Dec

Senate grills NSIA boss over $27.9bn interest-free loan – Vanguard

VanguardSenate grills NSIA boss over $27.9bn interest-free loanVanguardABUJA—THE Senate has begun a probe into alleged diversion of $350 million from the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, spent on Afam Fast Power project initiated by the...

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14Dec

Ekiti panel indicts Fayemi, bank for bond, SUBEB fraud – The Punch

The PunchEkiti panel indicts Fayemi, bank for bond, SUBEB fraudThe PunchThe Ekiti State Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the state government to probe financial transactions of the state between 2010 and 2014 has submitted its report. The panel...

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14Dec

Channels Television Emerges TV Station Of The Year For 12th Time – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONChannels Television Emerges TV Station Of The Year For 12th TimeCHANNELS TELEVISIONChannels Television has won the Nigerian Media Merit Award for Best Television Station Of The Year for a record 12th time. The award-winning station w...

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14Dec

Falana speaks on NGO bill, says worst in Nigeria’s history – Daily Post Nigeria

The PunchFalana speaks on NGO bill, says worst in Nigeria's historyDaily Post NigeriaHuman rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has described the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Bill as the 'worst piece of legislation' in the history of Niger...

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14Dec

Tinubu opens up on replacing Osinbajo as vice-president – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaTinubu opens up on replacing Osinbajo as vice-presidentDaily Post NigeriaThe National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has insisted that he is not plotting to replace Yemi Osinbajo as vice-pres...

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14Dec

FG to demolish Jibowu, Costain bridges in Lagos – Ambode – Vanguard

VanguardFG to demolish Jibowu, Costain bridges in Lagos – AmbodeVanguardGov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the Federal Government has concluded plan to demolish Jibowu and Costain bridges in Lagos. Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode disclosed this while...

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14Dec

Updated: Two injured, 21 vehicles razed in Lagos tanker explosion – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperUpdated: Two injured, 21 vehicles razed in Lagos tanker explosionThe Nation NewspaperTwo persons were on Wednesday wounded and 21 vehicles destroyed after a diesel tanker exploded on the Festac Town Link Bridge in Amuwo Odofin area ...

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13Dec

Kanu’s lawyer writes FG, seeks pardon for detained IPOB members – Vanguard

VanguardKanu's lawyer writes FG, seeks pardon for detained IPOB membersVanguardABUJA – Counsel to the 'missing' leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Federal Government to grant state p...

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13Dec

FMC, Abeokuta acquires 170 hectares of land for proposed University of Medicine – Vanguard

VanguardFMC, Abeokuta acquires 170 hectares of land for proposed University of MedicineVanguardThe Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, says it has acquired 170 hectares of land for the construction of proposed University of Medicine and School of P...

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13Dec

Lagos Seals Off Chisco, Ifex, GUO Transport, Courier Companies – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersLagos Seals Off Chisco, Ifex, GUO Transport, Courier CompaniesLeadership NewspapersThe Lagos State Government has sealed off the premises of some major commercial transport and courier companies, at Jibowu, on Ikorodu Road as it be...

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13Dec

PDP Convention fallout: Dickson begs Adeniran, Mantu, others – Vanguard

VanguardPDP Convention fallout: Dickson begs Adeniran, Mantu, othersVanguardThe National Reconciliation Committee of the People's Democratic Party led by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state, on Tuesday, visited some aggrieved members as part ...

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13Dec

Gowon reveals his biggest mistake while in power – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGowon reveals his biggest mistake while in powerDaily Post NigeriaYakubu Gowon, former Head of State, has said his biggest regret was not allocating lands to himself while in power. Gowon made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja at the...

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13Dec

EFCC Fails To Arraign Dismissed Justice Yunusa Mohammed Nasir For Bribery – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comEFCC Fails To Arraign Dismissed Justice Yunusa Mohammed Nasir For BriberySaharaReporters.comThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, failed to arraign Justice Yunusa Mohammed Nasir, a dismissed judge of the F...

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13Dec

I thank God that I came back from hell – Edo migrants from Libya – Vanguard

VanguardI thank God that I came back from hell – Edo migrants from LibyaVanguardWhen Bright stepped off the plane from Libya and heard that his home state in southern Nigeria had begun a rehabilitation programme for returned migrants, he thought it w...

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13Dec

Foreign-trained doctors tackle MDCN, demand fresh exams – TODAY.NG

TODAY.NGForeign-trained doctors tackle MDCN, demand fresh examsTODAY.NGThe 437 foreign-trained doctors, who failed the November 15 induction examination by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, have alleged that the council's assessment was fr...

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13Dec

Your dethronement threat an aberration – PDP chieftain, Seyi Makinde tells Ibadan High Chiefs – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaYour dethronement threat an aberration – PDP chieftain, Seyi Makinde tells Ibadan High ChiefsDaily Post NigeriaA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described 21-day dethronemen...

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13Dec

El-Rufai signs N216bn, 2018 budget into law – Vanguard

VanguardEl-Rufai signs N216bn, 2018 budget into lawVanguardKaduna – Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has signed the N216.55 billion, 2018 budget passed by the State House of Assembly into law. Gov. Nasir El-Rufai signing the budget into law. The b...

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13Dec

FACT CHECK: Did Obasanjo leave $65bn in excess crude account? – TheCable

TheCableFACT CHECK: Did Obasanjo leave $65bn in excess crude account?TheCableOn Saturday, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, said former President Goodluck Jonathan could not account for the $65 billion left in the excess crude account account...

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13Dec

PDP: Making Peace after war – Vanguard

VanguardPDP: Making Peace after warVanguardThe December 9 national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP was to consolidate the gains from the July court judgment that restored the integrity of the mainstream of the party as led by Senator Ah...

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13Dec

Code of Conduct: Saraki reacts to Appeal Court judgement – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCode of Conduct: Saraki reacts to Appeal Court judgementDaily Post NigeriaThe Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the decision of the Appeal Court on the Code of Conduct Tribunal, ordering him to answer three charges on fa...

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13Dec

Onnoghen charges 4283 new lawyers to be honest – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Onnoghen charges 4283 new lawyers to be honestGuardian (blog)The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has charged 4,283 new lawyers called to the Bar yesterday to be honest with their clients when advising them on the...

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13Dec

Mrs Ambode makes case for less-privileged children – Vanguard

VanguardMrs Ambode makes case for less-privileged childrenVanguardWife of Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, has harped on the need for Nigerians to show care, love and share goodwill with special children beyond the Yuletide season, even as ...

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13Dec

Lack of funds stalls investigation of ex- govs – ICPC – Daily Trust

Daily TrustLack of funds stalls investigation of ex- govs – ICPCDaily TrustThe Acting Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses (ICPC) Abdullahi Bako yesterday said lack of funds has stalled investigations into alleged ...

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13Dec

Police smash new kidnap gang in Abia – Vanguard

VanguardPolice smash new kidnap gang in AbiaVanguardUMUAHIA—A new kidnap syndicate which says it collects its ransom only in American Dollars has been smashed by operatives of the Inspector- General of Police Intelligence Response Team, in Abia State...

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13Dec

NPA denies recruitment report – The Punch

The PunchNPA denies recruitment reportThe PunchIn a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Abdullahi Goje, the agency described as false reports that it conducted secret recruitment contrary to the directiv...

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13Dec

Three die in suicide attack on Borno village – The Punch

The PunchThree die in suicide attack on Borno villageThe PunchA suicide attack on an internally displaced persons camp in Pulka village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, has left three persons dead and seven injured. An aid worker, Bukar Ami...

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13Dec

Obaseki did not ask Italian authorities to deport Edos –Chairman, Edo Community, Italy – THISDAY Newspapers

VanguardObaseki did not ask Italian authorities to deport Edos –Chairman, Edo Community, ItalyTHISDAY NewspapersChairman, Edo Cultural Association in Italy, Mr. Monday Uwagboe, has debunked rumours making the rounds that the Edo State Governor, Mr Go...

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13Dec

JAMB remitted N7.8bn to FG from 2016 UTME – Oloyede – Vanguard

VanguardJAMB remitted N7.8bn to FG from 2016 UTME – OloyedeVanguardBwari (FCT) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday said it remitted N7.8 billion to Federal Government coffers from 2016 University and Tertiary Matriculat...

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13Dec

Obasanjo begs FG to support private sector as Osibanjo inaugurates Petrolex tank farm – Vanguard

VanguardObasanjo begs FG to support private sector as Osibanjo inaugurates Petrolex tank farmVanguardABEOKUTA – Vice – President, prof. Yemi Osibanjo, Tuesday, said the Federal government is committed to providing incentives to enable petroleum and...

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13Dec

FGN is growing Nigeria’s creative industry through tax holidays – Lai Mohammed – Daily Post Nigeria

Leadership NewspapersFGN is growing Nigeria's creative industry through tax holidays – Lai MohammedDaily Post NigeriaThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that Nigeria's creative industry has improved tremendo...

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13Dec

Dogara frowns at violation of NHF Act, housing policies – WorldStage

WorldStageDogara frowns at violation of NHF Act, housing policiesWorldStageSpeaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday reiterated the commitment of the house to initiate a legislative framework that will address housing defici...

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12Dec

Justice Nganjiwa : A/Court judgment gets more knocks – Daily Trust

Daily TrustJustice Nganjiwa : A/Court judgment gets more knocksDaily TrustA non- profit making organisation- Access to Justice ( A2J) has picked holes in the decision of the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal that says that anti-corruption agencies ...

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12Dec

Simeon Nwaka: IGP Idris and the SARS show of shame – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSimeon Nwaka: IGP Idris and the SARS show of shameDaily Post NigeriaAccording to the 2016 World Internal Security and Police Index (WISPI), the Nigeria Police under the leadership of Ibrahim Idris is the worst in the world. This class...

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12Dec

UNICEF spends N200m to tackle HIV in Kaduna – The Nation Newspaper

TODAY.NGUNICEF spends N200m to tackle HIV in KadunaThe Nation NewspaperThe officer in-charge of UNICEF Field Office, Kaduna, Dr Idris Baba on Tuesday said the organisation has scaled up support to tackle high HIV prevalence among adolescents in seven l...

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12Dec

Nigerian youths not ready to embrace change, copying wrong leadership model — Amaechi – Vanguard

VanguardNigerian youths not ready to embrace change, copying wrong leadership model — AmaechiVanguardThe Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian youths are copying the wrong model of leadership, an act he said may jeopa...

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12Dec

‘N5.3m tax designed to silence me’ — Aregbesola’s critic cries out – TheCable

TheCable'N5.3m tax designed to silence me' — Aregbesola's critic cries outTheCableKanmi Ajibola, a human rights lawyer based in Osun state, has accused the state government of imposing an outrageous tax on him because of his stance agains...

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12Dec

‘PDP Convention: Loud promotion of corruption’ – Vanguard

Vanguard'PDP Convention: Loud promotion of corruption'VanguardThe elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that took place at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Saturday, December 9, was a charade and an anti-climax. From the right, ...

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12Dec

N270m Worth Of Cocaine Recovered In Bible – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaN270m Worth Of Cocaine Recovered In BibleInformation NigeriaWhile parading some criminals at the Lagos State Police Command on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, made revelations on the harvest of arrests made in the ...

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12Dec

General, Memoirs, Thoughts, Travels

Humiliated again!

Back in 2013, I had complained about the targeted discriminatory practices of the Singaporean Authorities to Nigerians arriving Changi Airport. I had written a piece, titled – Blaming Singapore Immigration. I also wrote to the Nigerian Embassy in Canbera and Singapore to complain. The then Ambassador Olukoni, a gentleman per excellence was humble enough to

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12Dec

‘People still betraying troops to Boko Haram’ – Vanguard

SaharaReporters.com'People still betraying troops to Boko Haram'VanguardMAIDUGURI—The new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen Rogers Nicholas, has said there was still lot to be done to completely defeat Boko Haram insurgents ...

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12Dec

Military alleges campaign of calumny – Vanguard

VanguardMilitary alleges campaign of calumnyVanguardMaiduguri—The Defence Ministry has cautioned the public not to align with those sponsoring a campaign of calumny against the leadership of the Nigerian Army in its fight against Boko Haram. Spokesma...

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12Dec

Imo House of Assembly crisis deepens – Vanguard

GuardianImo House of Assembly crisis deepensVanguardOWERRI—The palpable crisis rocking Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, deepened weekend, following the claim by a lawmaker, Mr. Henry Igbomezie that the House has unanimously adopted Governor Rochas ...

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12Dec

Anambra poll: Obiano humiliated us — YUL Edochie – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra poll: Obiano humiliated us — YUL EdochieVanguardAwka— NOLLYWOOD star and governorship candidate of Democratic Peoples' Congress, DPC, in the November 18 poll in Anambra State, Mr. Yul Edochie, has described the outcome of the el...

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12Dec

2017 Budget: FG Releases Another N750bn Capital Vote This Week – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership Newspapers2017 Budget: FG Releases Another N750bn Capital Vote This WeekLeadership NewspapersThe federal government will this week release another N750 billion capital vote from the 2017 budget to ministries, department and agencies (MDAs) f...

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12Dec

Deportation of staff: Intels drags Immigration boss to court – Vanguard

VanguardDeportation of staff: Intels drags Immigration boss to courtVanguardABUJA— INTELS Nigeria Limited has dragged the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Mr. Muhammed Babandede, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over pla...

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12Dec

FG to commission 8 new power plants – Fashola – Daily Trust

Daily TrustFG to commission 8 new power plants - FasholaDaily TrustThe Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said about 1,129 megawatts (mw) of electricity will be added to the national grid when eight power plants are commiss...

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12Dec

BPP to bar contractors not captured on database – The Punch

Daily TrustBPP to bar contractors not captured on databaseThe PunchThe Bureau of Public Procurement has said that it will soon exclude contractors not captured in its database from the patronage of the Federal Government and its agencies. The Director-...

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12Dec

Balarabe Musa: APC Has Nothing to Offer Nigerians – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersBalarabe Musa: APC Has Nothing to Offer NigeriansTHISDAY NewspapersFormer Governor of the old Kaduna State and leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) yesterday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has nothing to offer...

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12Dec

Pen Cinema Flyover: Lagos removes structures hindering construction – The Punch

The PunchPen Cinema Flyover: Lagos removes structures hindering constructionThe PunchThe Lagos State Government says it has begun the demolition of structures on the right of way to pave the way for the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema flyover in...

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12Dec

Obaseki did not ask Italian authorities to deport Edo – Edo Community in Italy – Vanguard

VanguardObaseki did not ask Italian authorities to deport Edo – Edo Community in ItalyVanguardChairman, Edo Cultural Association in Italy, Mr. Monday Uwagboe, has debunked rumours making the rounds that the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki reque...

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12Dec

Naira depreciates to N360.5 in I&E – Gistmaster (blog)

Gistmaster (blog)Naira depreciates to N360.5 in I&EGistmaster (blog)The naira, Monday, depreciated by nine kobo to N360.5 per dollar in the Investor and Exporter (I&E) window. Data from the Financial Market Dealers Quote (FMDQ) showed that indi...

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12Dec

Sanusi, Lamido Adamawa, Osinbajo in closed door meeting – Vanguard

VanguardSanusi, Lamido Adamawa, Osinbajo in closed door meetingVanguardABUJA – VICE President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Monday evening held closed-door meeting with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the Lamido Adamawa, Aliyu Musdafa, at the Presi...

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12Dec

Olubadan-in-Council threatens Olubadan with dethronement threat, 21-day ultimatum – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOlubadan-in-Council threatens Olubadan with dethronement threat, 21-day ultimatumDaily Post NigeriaThe crisis between Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji and members of Olubadan-In-Council took another dimension on Monda...

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12Dec

New ‘obas’ threaten to dethrone Olubadan in 21 days – The News

The NewsNew 'obas' threaten to dethrone Olubadan in 21 daysThe NewsThe rift between Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and his chiefs made obas against his will has reached a climax as the latter on Monday issued a notice of dethronemen...

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12Dec

To win 2019, we must go back to God in prayers, thanksgiving – Amaechi – Vanguard

VanguardTo win 2019, we must go back to God in prayers, thanksgiving – AmaechiVanguardNigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged everyone in his political circle to rededicate themselves and restore their com...

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12Dec

Rivers APC, PDP disagree over #EndSARS campaign – Gistmaster (blog)

Rivers APC, PDP disagree over #EndSARS campaignGistmaster (blog)PORT HARCOURT – The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State have again been thrown into disagreement in the ongoing call for the removal of...

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12Dec

Pro-SARS rally paralyses Abuja – Vanguard

VanguardPro-SARS rally paralyses AbujaVanguardABUJA-HUNDREDS of Nigerians drawn from different parts of the country, Monday, held a rally in support of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Nigeria Police Force. Grassroot Developement Initiative...

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11Dec

Police says kidnappers abduct 4, kill 1 in Niger – Vanguard

VanguardPolice says kidnappers abduct 4, kill 1 in NigerVanguardThe Niger Police Command on Monday announced the kidnapping of two persons each from Zazzaga and Masuku villages. The acting Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Peter Sunday, disc...

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11Dec

Empowerment: Osun spends N15bn on 350000 women, youths – P.M. News

P.M. NewsEmpowerment: Osun spends N15bn on 350000 women, youthsP.M. NewsGov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun said on Monday that his administration spent N15 billion to empower 350,000 women and youths by training them in different vocations in the last seven ...

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11Dec

Buhari set to disappoint critics on appointments of new Service Chiefs – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari set to disappoint critics on appointments of new Service ChiefsVanguardABUJA-AS President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to name a new Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, and the Service Chiefs any moment soon,there are indications that he would pro...

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11Dec

Buhari departs Nigeria for France [VIDEO] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari departs Nigeria for France [VIDEO]Daily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday departed the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for Paris, France. Buhari is scheduled to participate alongside over 50 world leader...

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11Dec

Police in Enugu State assure of crime-free yuletide – Vanguard

VanguardPolice in Enugu State assure of crime-free yuletideVanguardThe Enugu State Police Command said on Monday that it had put measures in place to ensure crime-free Christmas celebration in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Moha...

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11Dec

Will Buhari Re-loot Abacha’s $321million Recovered Loot? By Erasmus Ikhide – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comWill Buhari Re-loot Abacha's $321million Recovered Loot? By Erasmus IkhideSaharaReporters.comOn the 8th of June, 2008 at the 10th -year anniversary of the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha outing in Kano, President Mu...

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11Dec

How Obasanjo knelt before Atiku, begging for second term – Idahosa – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHow Obasanjo knelt before Atiku, begging for second term – IdahosaDaily Post NigeriaA chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Charles Idahosa, has said he witnessed when former President, Olusegun Obasanjo knel...

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11Dec

What APC must do to defeat PDP in 2019 — Amaechi – Premium Times

Premium TimesWhat APC must do to defeat PDP in 2019 — AmaechiPremium TimesThe Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has urged Nigerians in his political circle to rededicate themselves and restore their commitment to God ahead of the 2019 gen...

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11Dec

Nigeria will emerge stronger from current state of cynicism, hopelessness in 2018 – Osinbajo – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria will emerge stronger from current state of cynicism, hopelessness in 2018 – OsinbajoVanguardABUJA – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, said that, in 2018, Nigeria will emerge better and stronger from its current state of hope...

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11Dec

Pastor Adeboye’s son, Leke thanks Daddy Freeze Over Increase In RCCG’s Tithes. – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaPastor Adeboye's son, Leke thanks Daddy Freeze Over Increase In RCCG's Tithes.Information NigeriaIt's no news that one of the peculiar Churches usually attacked by media personality, Daddy Freeze, is the Redeemed Christia...

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11Dec

89 percent Nigerians not happy under Buhari – Okorocha – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria89 percent Nigerians not happy under Buhari – OkorochaDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Sunday, scored the Federal Government very poor in terms of addressing poverty in the nation. Okorocha said 89 percent of...

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11Dec

4 policemen nabbed over hotelier’s arrest in Lagos – Vanguard

Vanguard4 policemen nabbed over hotelier's arrest in LagosVanguardLAGOS—The team of policemen that allegedly handcuffed and bundled a Lagos hotelier into the boot of their vehicle from Apapa to their base in Ikorodu area of the state, have been a...

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11Dec

Falana reveals those supplying arms to Boko Haram – Daily Post Nigeria

PoliticsNGR NewspaperFalana reveals those supplying arms to Boko HaramDaily Post NigeriaA Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN) revealed the source of the Boko Haram sect's arms. Falana said arms and ammunition used by the terrorist sect we...

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11Dec

Lagos Baale crushes wife to death with SUV – Daily Post Nigeria

360Nobs.comLagos Baale crushes wife to death with SUVDaily Post NigeriaA traditional ruler in Ise, Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, Taibu Ogunbanjo, has crushed his wife to death with his SUV. Ogunbanjo is currently in police detention. The baale runs ...

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11Dec

My mandate is to return PDP to Aso Rock in 2019 – Secondus – Vanguard

VanguardMy mandate is to return PDP to Aso Rock in 2019 – SecondusVanguardABUJA-Newly elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has said the task before the National Working Committee (NWC) is to return the...

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11Dec

I’ve fulfilled essence of devt in governance —– Aregbesola – Vanguard

VanguardI've fulfilled essence of devt in governance —– AregbesolaVanguardOsogbo—GOVERNOR of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed the conviction that his administration has performed excellently to the benefit of the generality o...

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11Dec

Aare Ona Kakanfo, a testimony to Adams’ commitment to Yoruba nationalism — Ondo govt – Vanguard

VanguardAare Ona Kakanfo, a testimony to Adams' commitment to Yoruba nationalism — Ondo govtVanguardTHE Ondo State government has described the choice of Dr Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo as a testimony to his bravery and broad-minded co...

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11Dec

Ex-NBA President blames slavery in Libya on leadership failure – Vanguard

VanguardEx-NBA President blames slavery in Libya on leadership failureVanguardAdo-Ekiti—A former President of the Nigerians Bar Association, Mr Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has identified leadership failure and wanton neglect of youths by successive govern...

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11Dec

NDLEA arrests 2 with N70m cannabis in Benin – Daily Trust

GuardianNDLEA arrests 2 with N70m cannabis in BeninDaily TrustThe Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), at the weekend arrested two men for alleged possession of 7,073kg weeds suspected to be cannabis. It was gathered t...

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11Dec

Kano spends N9b monthly on salary, says Ganduje – The Punch

The PunchKano spends N9b monthly on salary, says GandujeThe PunchGovernor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says the administration spends N9bn monthly on payment of workers' salaries. He said this was commendable in a period when most state governme...

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