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13Aug
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Impeachment: Madumere’s suit kicks off today – Vanguard

VanguardImpeachment: Madumere's suit kicks off todayVanguardImo govt's statement, reckless, inflammatory, contemptuous—Madumere. By Chidi Nkwopara. OWERRI—BARRING any unforseen circumstances, the High Court of Imo State will today, kick off...
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13Aug
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Tambuwal’s political godfather, 10000 others dump PDP for APC – Naija247news

Naija247newsTambuwal's political godfather, 10000 others dump PDP for APCNaija247newsThere was a gale of defection at the hometown of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal where over 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including his poli...
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13Aug
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FUTMINNA dismisses lecturer for sexual harassment – New Telegraph Newspaper

The Eagle OnlineFUTMINNA dismisses lecturer for sexual harassmentNew Telegraph Newspaper…expels 13 postgraduate students. Management of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State, has dismissed a lecturer from the Department of Ge...
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13Aug
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Saraki: We’ll takeover NASS, if… — Buhari campaign organisation – Vanguard

VanguardSaraki: We'll takeover NASS, if… — Buhari campaign organisationVanguard•APC backs BCO, but won't join in mobilisation, says acting Publicity Secretary •It's an invitation to anarchy if they do that, says PDP; 49 senators sup...
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13Aug
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Angry soldiers ground Maiduguri airport, threaten to shoot superiors – Vanguard

VanguardAngry soldiers ground Maiduguri airport, threaten to shoot superiorsVanguardThere is currently tension at the Maiduguri international airport in Borno state as angry soldiers are shooting indiscriminately to protest their deployment from the st...
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13Aug
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Breaking: Tambuwal dumps PDP, leads 10000 to APC – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Tambuwal dumps PDP, leads 10000 to APCVanguardLess than three weeks after the defection of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state to opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his name sake, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Tambuwal has led no ...
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13Aug
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Details of four policemen killed during gun battle with bandits in Kaduna emerge [PHOTOS] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDetails of four policemen killed during gun battle with bandits in Kaduna emerge [PHOTOS]Daily Post NigeriaDAILY POST has obtained details and pictures of the four operatives of the IGP Intelligent Response Team (IRT) killed on Saturd...
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13Aug
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Buhari, APC involved in vote-buying – Timi Frank makes revelations – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari, APC involved in vote-buying – Timi Frank makes revelationsDaily Post NigeriaFormer Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the...
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13Aug
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Blame Adeleke for the breakdown in the peace talk- Ogunbiyi – Vanguard

VanguardBlame Adeleke for the breakdown in the peace talk- OgunbiyiVanguardBy Gbenga Olarinoye, Osogbo. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, runner-up in the last Osun state congress, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi said the party's governorship candidate Senator A...
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13Aug
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Obiano’s aide dies in his sleep – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaObiano's aide dies in his sleepDaily Post NigeriaMr Randie Chima, a media aide to Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has been reported dead. Chima, who was Senior Special Assistant to Obiano on television documentary, was...
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12Aug
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2019: ‘I will rule Nigeria for only four years’ – Atiku declares readiness to sign agreement – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: 'I will rule Nigeria for only four years' – Atiku declares readiness to sign agreementDaily Post NigeriaFormer Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to leave office as Nigeria's president in 2023 if elected ...
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12Aug
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EFCC moves against Akwa Ibom govt, indicts top Nigerian lawyers – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEFCC moves against Akwa Ibom govt, indicts top Nigerian lawyersDaily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered about N1.4billion allegedly belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Government. The cash was r...
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12Aug
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Buhari charges churches to promote unity – Premium Times

Premium TimesBuhari charges churches to promote unityPremium TimesPresident Muhammadu Buhari has charged church leaders to use their positions to promote peace and unity in the country. He made the call at the opening of the 23 General Assembly of the ...
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12Aug
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NYSC recovers last body of drowned corps member in Taraba – TheNewsGuru

TheNewsGuruNYSC recovers last body of drowned corps member in TarabaTheNewsGuruThe last body of a female corps member was reportedly recovered on Friday by local divers at River Mayo Selbe, in Taraba State. The recovery brings to nine the total number ...
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12Aug
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Soyinka accuses Obasanjo of awarding oil blocks in return for sexual gratification – TheCable

TheCableSoyinka accuses Obasanjo of awarding oil blocks in return for sexual gratificationTheCableWole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has challenged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to swear that he never awarded oil blocks in return for sexual gratificati...
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12Aug
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APC claims victories in Bauchi, Katsina senatorial bye elections – Vanguard

VanguardAPC claims victories in Bauchi, Katsina senatorial bye electionsVanguardThe All Progressives Congress has claimed victories in the two senatorial bye elections held in Bauchi and Katsina states on Saturday. Some APC Senators with the National C...
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12Aug
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No vacancy in Enugu, Bishop Chukwuma tells Acting President Osinbajo – Vanguard

VanguardNo vacancy in Enugu, Bishop Chukwuma tells Acting President OsinbajoVanguardThe Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion), Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, on Saturday told the Acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,...
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12Aug
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Two suspected ballot box snatchers lynched in Kogi bye-election – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperTwo suspected ballot box snatchers lynched in Kogi bye-electionThe Nation Newspaper•One of the suspects identified as son of House of Reps aspirant •Five arrested for electoral malpractices in Bauchi. The bye-election to fill th...
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12Aug
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ANN presidential aspirants, chairman say they have come to disrupt present system – Vanguard

VanguardANN presidential aspirants, chairman say they have come to disrupt present systemVanguardPresidential aspirants under the banner of the newly registered Alliance for New Nigeria, ANN Saturday vowed to use the platform of the party to enthrone a...
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12Aug
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Drama as Bauchi women kiss ballot paper, shout ‘Sai Baba’ before casting vote – Vanguard

VanguardDrama as Bauchi women kiss ballot paper, shout 'Sai Baba' before casting voteVanguardSome female voters at a polling unit in Bauchi caused a stir when each of them kissed her ballot paper and shouted “Sai Baba” before casting her vo...
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12Aug
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INEC evolves security features to curb ballot stuffing – Bauchi REC – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaINEC evolves security features to curb ballot stuffing – Bauchi RECPulse NigeriaThe INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Bauchi state, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi made this known in Bauchi while fielding questions from ne...
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12Aug
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2019: Okorocha has ruined APC’s chances in Igbo land – Osita Okechukwu – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: Okorocha has ruined APC's chances in Igbo land – Osita OkechukwuDaily Post NigeriaThe Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has said that Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State will ruin the chance...
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12Aug
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Thugs vandalize factional APC secretariat in Rivers – Vanguard

VanguardThugs vandalize factional APC secretariat in RiversVanguard*We do not have faction in our party, Finebone. Ogoni. By Davies Iheamnachor. PORT HARCOURT- Hoodlums believed to be political thugs have vandalized factional Secretariat of the All Pro...
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11Aug
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By-election: Buhari’s Senatorial district votes to elect new Senator – TVC News

TVC NewsBy-election: Buhari's Senatorial district votes to elect new SenatorTVC NewsImage result for By-election: Katsina north votes to elect new Senator. The people of Katsina northern Senatorial District are voting in a by-election to elect a ne...
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11Aug
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Gov Ortom slams N10bn suit against APC chairman, Oshiomhole – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGov Ortom slams N10bn suit against APC chairman, OshiomholeDaily Post NigeriaSamuel Ortom, Governor of Benue state, has dragged Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court. The Governor is d...
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11Aug
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Ondo magistrate, son, relation, driver die in accident – TheNewsGuru

TheNewsGuruOndo magistrate, son, relation, driver die in accidentTheNewsGuruMagistrate Banji Ayeomoni of Okitipupa Magistrates' Court in Ondo State, together with his son Dara, another relation and his driver were reported dead in an inferno caused...
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11Aug
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Kidnapper Who Took Tramadol Still Sleeping Six Days After Arrest –Police – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comKidnapper Who Took Tramadol Still Sleeping Six Days After Arrest –PoliceSaharaReporters.comA suspected kidnapper whose identity has yet to be confirmed by the Ondo State Police Command was still sleeping six days after he was taken...
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11Aug
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2019: Shittu, Akande, others team up against Ajimobi – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper2019: Shittu, Akande, others team up against AjimobiThe Nation NewspaperAs All Progressives Congress prepares to elect its 2019 governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sunday Oguntola reports on the ongoing intigues to challenge Govern...
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11Aug
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Segun Oni’s associate shot dead in Ekiti during Man Utd vs Leicester game – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSegun Oni's associate shot dead in Ekiti during Man Utd vs Leicester gameDaily Post NigeriaBunmi Ojo, an ally of Segun Oni, former governorship aspirant on the platform the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, has been ...
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11Aug
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Taraba NYSC tragedy: Final moments of 9 ‘corpers’ who drowned – Daily Trust

Daily TrustTaraba NYSC tragedy: Final moments of 9 'corpers' who drownedDaily TrustKogin Salihu ('River Salihu' in Hausa), was named after its first known victim. Rushing down rapidly from the heights of the Mambilla plateau in Sardauna...
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11Aug
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Parties, candidates slug it out in Bauchi South Senatorial by-election – Daily Trust

Daily TrustParties, candidates slug it out in Bauchi South Senatorial by-electionDaily TrustPolitical parties that fielded candidates in the Bauchi South senatorial district by-election will contest today to fill the seat made vacant by the death of la...
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11Aug
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Pensioners protest non-payment of gratuity by PENCOM – Vanguard

VanguardPensioners protest non-payment of gratuity by PENCOMVanguardBy Adeola Badru, Ibadan. RETIREES under the Federal Contributory Pension Scheme (FECOPER) have embarked on a protest in Ibadan to drive home their grievances against the National Pensi...
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11Aug
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Gov Wike mourns Rivers Attorney General who died in London – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaGov Wike mourns Rivers Attorney General who died in LondonPulse NigeriaHighlighting Aguma's commitment, passion and courage in discharging his duties, Wike says the late commissioner would be remembered for his good deeds. Published: 2...
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11Aug
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Akwa Ibom deputy gov mocks Akpabio for dumping PDP for APC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAkwa Ibom deputy gov mocks Akpabio for dumping PDP for APCDaily Post NigeriaDeputy Governor of Akwa Ibom, Moses Ekpo has said that no human force or power can divide citizens of the state. He said this in reaction to the defection of ...
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11Aug
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APC vs PDP: Saraki fires back at Oshiomhole, says APC chairman behaving like rain-beaten chicken – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAPC vs PDP: Saraki fires back at Oshiomhole, says APC chairman behaving like rain-beaten chickenDaily Post NigeriaThe Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has responded to claims by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congre...
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11Aug
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Five die in Kogi road accident – The Punch

The PunchFive die in Kogi road accidentThe PunchFive persons on Friday died in an auto accident at Ogbabo village on Ajaokuta-Ayangba road in Kogi. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the state, Mr. Olusegun Martins, who confirmed ...
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11Aug
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Defections: APC Expresses Confidence in Speaker Dogara – Vanguard

VanguardDefections: APC Expresses Confidence in Speaker DogaraVanguardTells Saraki, Your time's over, Resign Now or be impeached .Says Saraki won't return to Senate in 2019 .Why Party moved against Senate President .Lists his sins to include. *...
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11Aug
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PDP Presidential Ticket: Atiku as clear favourite? – Vanguard

VanguardPDP Presidential Ticket: Atiku as clear favourite?VanguardBy Dirisu Yakubu. ABUJA- Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has in the past couple of weeks, sustained a level of consistency in his quest for the sole ticket of the Peoples Democrati...
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11Aug
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Minister visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for Buhari – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaMinister visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for BuhariPulse NigeriaHealth Minister, Isaac Adewole, visits man who developed leg injury after trekking for Buhari in 2015. Published: 27 minutes ago; Goodness Adaoyiche. Print;...
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10Aug
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Crowd boos Kwankwaso again – Vanguard

VanguardCrowd boos Kwankwaso againVanguardAlhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso , the 61-year-old former Kano state governor, who recently defected to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again been booed by members of the public. *Kwankwaso. At the close of Jumat serv...
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10Aug
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LAUTECH: Zonal ASUU urges Oyo, Osun to end ‘impasse’ at varsity – Daily Sun

Daily SunLAUTECH: Zonal ASUU urges Oyo, Osun to end 'impasse' at varsityDaily SunLaide Raheem, Abeokuta. The Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Friday, called on to the governments of Oyo and Osun states to work o...
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10Aug
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Gunmen attack Benue community, kill 9 – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGunmen attack Benue community, kill 9Daily Post NigeriaSuspected gunmen have attacked Tse Ujoh community in Ikyurav-Tiev in Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State and left about nine persons dead. The Police Public Relations...
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10Aug
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Naval officer, 12 others roasted along East-West road – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNaval officer, 12 others roasted along East-West roadDaily Post NigeriaAt least, 13 persons, including a naval officer, lost their lives in a fatal road accident around Emohua area of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The incident o...
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10Aug
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Psychiatric patient goes berserk in Ondo hospital, beats CMD to coma, injures nurses – Vanguard

VanguardPsychiatric patient goes berserk in Ondo hospital, beats CMD to coma, injures nursesVanguardAkure—TWO medical doctors and three nurses in one of Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital, Akure, escaped death by whiskers as a patient, ...
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10Aug
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Defection Hits Edo APC as Over 589000 Announce Withdrawal of Membership – The Streetjournal

The StreetjournalDefection Hits Edo APC as Over 589000 Announce Withdrawal of MembershipThe StreetjournalThe gale of defection that has swept through the All Progressives Congress APC), across the country, finally hit the home state of the party's ...
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10Aug
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I was admitted into university without WAEC result – Adeleke – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaI was admitted into university without WAEC result – AdelekeDaily Post NigeriaThe governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has said he was admitted into the university in the Uni...
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10Aug
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Jang opts out, declares his Senate seat vacant from 2019 – Vanguard

VanguardJang opts out, declares his Senate seat vacant from 2019VanguardBy Marie-Therese Nanlong. JOS — Senator Jonah Jang has opted out of a second term and has declared his Plateau North Senatorial Seat open for a successor. Jonah Jang. The immedia...
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10Aug
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Adeosun: Sagay says NYSC irrelevant, explains why Buhari won’t sack minister – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAdeosun: Sagay says NYSC irrelevant, explains why Buhari won't sack ministerDaily Post NigeriaThe Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Chairman, Itse Sagay (SAN), has described the controversy about the Natio...
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10Aug
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10 feared killed as robbers attack banks in Edo – The Punch

The Punch10 feared killed as robbers attack banks in EdoThe PunchNo fewer than 10 persons have been reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers in Igarra, in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Koku...
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10Aug
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IGP confirms sacked DSS DG, Daura still in detention, reveals location – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIGP confirms sacked DSS DG, Daura still in detention, reveals locationDaily Post NigeriaContrary to news that circulated on Thursday that the sacked Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura has been rele...
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10Aug
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Suspected Boko Haram murder 15 soldiers, NEMA official in Borno – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaSuspected Boko Haram murder 15 soldiers, NEMA official in BornoPulse NigeriaThe ambush and eventual death of 15 soldiers and a NEMA official occurred on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Damask area of Borno. Published: 1 minute ago; Gbenga Bad...
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10Aug
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2019: National Assembly ends break, to reconvenes Tuesday – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: National Assembly ends break, to reconvenes TuesdayDaily Post NigeriaThe National Assembly has decided to cut short its recess. It will reconvene on Tuesday, August 14. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yus...
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10Aug
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Chibuike Amaechi gets international appointment – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaChibuike Amaechi gets international appointmentDaily Post NigeriaA former Governor of Rivers State, now Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been given new appointment. The United Nations on Thursday inaugurated Ama...
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10Aug
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Okorocha declares 2-day public holiday for reg, PVC collection – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaOkorocha declares 2-day public holiday for reg, PVC collectionPulse NigeriaOkorocha, who gave the advice in Owerri on Thursday during a news briefing, decried the poor response of Imo residents to the call for PVC collection. Published: 1 ...
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10Aug
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Court summons EFCC over freezing of Benue’s account – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCourt summons EFCC over freezing of Benue's accountDaily Post NigeriaA Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to appear before it over the freezing of the Benu...
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10Aug
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Lai Mohammed speaks on running for political office in 2019 – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaLai Mohammed speaks on running for political office in 2019Daily Post NigeriaThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says his mission as new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara is not to contest...
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10Aug
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Senator Aduda denies defecting to APC – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperSenator Aduda denies defecting to APCThe Nation NewspaperSenate Deputy Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda, Thursday denied dumping the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aduda who represent...
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09Aug
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DSS boss, Seiyifa speaks on rights violation, how secret police will operate under him – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDSS boss, Seiyifa speaks on rights violation, how secret police will operate under himDaily Post NigeriaNewly appointed Acting Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mathew Seiyifa, has promised to look into compla...
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09Aug
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Senator Dino Melaye not in court again – Vanguard

VanguardSenator Dino Melaye not in court againVanguardThe Senator representing Kogi West in the Senate, Dino Melaye, was not in court today in Kogi State. The Senator, who is answering charges of gunrunning, was said to have been sick according to his ...
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09Aug
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Saraki meets with chairmen of 45 political parties – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaSaraki meets with chairmen of 45 political partiesPulse NigeriaSenate President Bukola Saraki is currently locked in a meeting with Chairmen of 45 political parties, in his office. The meeting comes on the heels of Saraki's visit to th...
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09Aug
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300 level Kogi varsity student stabbed to death – The Punch

The Punch300 level Kogi varsity student stabbed to deathThe PunchGbenga Odogun, Lokoja. The main campus of the Kogi State University, Ayingba, was thrown into mourning on Wednesday with the death of a 300 level student of the Department of Philosophy a...
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09Aug
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Governor Dickson’s mother dead – Premium Times

Premium TimesGovernor Dickson's mother deadPremium TimesThe Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has confirmed the passing on of his mother, Gold Coast Dickson. She was 72 years old. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secreta...
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09Aug
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2019: What APC, Buhari govt is planning against Saraki, Atiku, Wike, Dogara, others – Timi Frank – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: What APC, Buhari govt is planning against Saraki, Atiku, Wike, Dogara, others – Timi FrankDaily Post NigeriaTimi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has claimed that the Pre...
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09Aug
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NASS invasion: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari used force against legislature, alleges TI – The Punch

The PunchNASS invasion: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari used force against legislature, alleges TIThe PunchThe Transparency International, a global watchdog, on Wednesday condemned the siege to the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State ...
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09Aug
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7800 ad-hoc staff for Katsina north senatorial by-election, says REC – National Accord

National Accord7800 ad-hoc staff for Katsina north senatorial by-election, says RECNational AccordThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Katsina State, Alhaji Jibril Zarewa has said 7,800 ad-hoc st...
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09Aug
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EKITI POLL: Tribunal gives PDP nod to serve petition on APC, Fayemi – Vanguard

VanguardEKITI POLL: Tribunal gives PDP nod to serve petition on APC, FayemiVanguardBy Rotimi Ojomoyela. Ado-Ekiti—The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, approved the prayers of the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship ...
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09Aug
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Friend kills Lagos driver to date girlfriend – The Punch

The PunchFriend kills Lagos driver to date girlfriendThe PunchSamson Folarin. A 28-year-old bus driver, Abraham Umar, has been killed by suspected cult members at Cele bus stop, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos State. The police said the victim was set up...
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09Aug
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Alleged contempt: Court orders IGP to produce INEC chairman – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged contempt: Court orders IGP to produce INEC chairmanVanguardABUJA— The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, ordered Inspector-General of Police to produce the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, ...
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09Aug
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Undergraduate buys N1m phones with fake debit alert, flees – The Punch

The PunchUndergraduate buys N1m phones with fake debit alert, fleesThe PunchDeji Lambo. A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Azeez Bakare, has accused a 400-level Computer Science undergraduate of the University of Lagos, Eric Idowu, of abscon...
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09Aug
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FEC approves N348.59bn for Akwanga-Gombe road – Vanguard

VanguardFEC approves N348.59bn for Akwanga-Gombe roadVanguardN12.104bn for ecological projects …$150m for polio eradication. By Johnbosco Agbakwuru. ABUJA—THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday, approved N348.59 billion for the expansion of ...
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09Aug
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No going back on Imo gov bid— Madumere – Vanguard

VanguardNo going back on Imo gov bid— MadumereVanguardBy Chidi Nkwopara. OWERRI— EMBATTLED former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has said that no amount of persecution, intimidation and blackmail will deter him from pursuing his...
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09Aug
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Hoodlums stone septuagenarian to death in Benin – Vanguard

VanguardHoodlums stone septuagenarian to death in BeninVanguardBenin – Unidentified hoodlums on Wednesday killed a 70-year-old woman, Helen Udugbezi, at her residence in Benin. The hoodlums were alleged to have used a big stone to kill the deceased.P...
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09Aug
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Customs seize N2bn contraband in two weeks – The Punch

The PunchCustoms seize N2bn contraband in two weeksThe Punch... • Comptroller of Customs, Federal Operation Unit, Zone A Ikeja, Mr Mohammed Uba (left), displaying seized parcels of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) and cartons of Tramadol... on Wednesday...
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09Aug
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I Didn’t Defect to APC to become Senate President, Says Akpabio – Naija247news

Naija247newsI Didn't Defect to APC to become Senate President, Says AkpabioNaija247newsSenator Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday revealed that he has no intention to be the Senate President but he has the intention of becoming what God wants him to be....
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09Aug
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Jega advocates stiffer laws against fake election results – Premium Times

Premium TimesJega advocates stiffer laws against fake election resultsPremium TimesA former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has urged the federal government to proffer stiffer laws against declaration of fake ...
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09Aug
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Group accuse Ex-President of ruining Nigeria – Vanguard

VanguardGroup accuse Ex-President of ruining NigeriaVanguardThe Coalition for Change in Nigeria has carpeted former President, Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent outbursts on the state of the nation. The group said it is so sad that Obasanjo, who is sup...
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09Aug
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PDP happy to donate Godwill Akpabio to APC – PDP BOT Chairman. – Vanguard

VanguardPDP happy to donate Godwill Akpabio to APC – PDP BOT Chairman.VanguardThe chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Walid Jibril has said that the party was happy “donating ” the former senate minority lea...
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09Aug
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Why we suspended voter registration exercise –INEC – The Punch

The PunchWhy we suspended voter registration exercise –INECThe PunchThe Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday said its decision to suspend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration was not prompted by pressure from any quarter. INEC ...
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09Aug
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Police arrest US army personnel over alleged fraud in Imo – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaPolice arrest US army personnel over alleged fraud in ImoPulse NigeriaThe Commissioner of police, Mr Dasuki Galadanchi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Owerri while presenting to Journalists the suspect, Michael, and other suspects involved...
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08Aug
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Six Kano lawmakers dump APC for PDP – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSix Kano lawmakers dump APC for PDPDaily Post NigeriaSix members of Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday announced their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The legisla...
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08Aug
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Gov. Emmanuel sacks 2 commissioners linked with Akpabio – Daily Sun

Gov. Emmanuel sacks 2 commissioners linked with AkpabioDaily SunNAN. Ahead of the defection of Senator Godswill Akpabio from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has sacked two commissioners loy...
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08Aug
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BREAKING: Osun 2018: Court affirms Senator Adeleke as PDP guber candidate – Daily Trust

Daily TrustBREAKING: Osun 2018: Court affirms Senator Adeleke as PDP guber candidateDaily TrustThe Osun State High Court presided over by Justice David Oladimeji on Wednesday dismissed a suit challenging the eligibility of Senator Ademola Adeleke as th...
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08Aug
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FG Restricts Issuance Of Visa To Foreign Engineers – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comFG Restricts Issuance Of Visa To Foreign EngineersSaharaReporters.comThe Federal Government on Tuesday announced that it had commenced the restriction of the issuance of visas to foreigners seeking to take up engineering roles in Nig...
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Burning car causes traffic jam on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaBurning car causes traffic jam on Third Mainland Bridge in LagosPulse NigeriaLagosians took to social media to raise alarm over the accident which left hundreds of commuters stranded. Published: 1 minute ago; Samson Toromade. Print; eMail....
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ASUU threatens to embark on fresh strike – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaASUU threatens to embark on fresh strikeDaily Post NigeriaThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) rose from its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Calabar yesterday and said it could no longer guarantee that its mem...
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Twin brothers, six others arraigned for alleged diversion of N31.7m cashew nuts – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Twin brothers, six others arraigned for alleged diversion of N31.7m cashew nutsGuardian (blog)Policemen yesterday arraigned twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Akintade, and six others before an Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos, for a...
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08Aug
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IGP team nabs 12 criminals in Rivers – Vanguard

VanguardIGP team nabs 12 criminals in RiversVanguardBy Davies Iheamnachor. PORT HARCOURT— Operatives of the Inspector General Police, IGP, Monitoring Unit and its Police Intelligence Unit, have busted criminal havens in Rivers State and arrested no f...
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08Aug
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RCCG ordains Oluremi Tinubu as assistant pastor – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaRCCG ordains Oluremi Tinubu as assistant pastorPulse Nigeriaplay. L-R Bola Tinubu, Oluremi Tinubu and Pastor Adeboye Enoch. (The Cable). news. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has ordained Senator Oluremi Tinubu as an assistant ...
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08Aug
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OGP: Irony as Ojo hints on corruption within Malami’s committee – Vanguard

VanguardOGP: Irony as Ojo hints on corruption within Malami's committeeVanguardBy Luminous Jannamike. ABUJA – Co-Chair of Nigeria's Open Government Partnership (OGP), Mr. Edetaen Ojo, Thursday decried the lack of transparency in the financial...
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08Aug
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JAMB: Shettima gives Zakari, 2018 UTME best candidate 5-year university scholarship – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaJAMB: Shettima gives Zakari, 2018 UTME best candidate 5-year university scholarshipDaily Post NigeriaGovernor Kashim Shettima of Borno State on Tuesday hosted an indigene of the state, Galadima Israel Zakari, the Joint Admissions Matr...
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08Aug
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Defection: Akpabio stabs us in the back- Sen Urhoghide – Vanguard

VanguardDefection: Akpabio stabs us in the back- Sen UrhoghideVanguardBENIN – CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Matthew Urhoghide has described the defection move of Senator Godswill Akpabio from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP...
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07Aug
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Stop using our name to pursue your interest in APC, Kaduna PDP tells Shehu Sani – The Punch

The PunchStop using our name to pursue your interest in APC, Kaduna PDP tells Shehu SaniThe PunchThe Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has advised Senator Shehu Sani against using its name to “pursue his interest in the ruling All ...
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07Aug
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Fani-Kayode commends female lawmaker, Goodhead for challenging DSS officials at NASS – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFani-Kayode commends female lawmaker, Goodhead for challenging DSS officials at NASSDaily Post NigeriaFemi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister on Tuesday applauded a House of Reps member, Boma Goodhead for daring the operatives of...
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07Aug
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NYSC says allowance increase from N19,800 to N48,900 is a rumour – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaNYSC says allowance increase from N19,800 to N48,900 is a rumourPulse NigeriaNational Youth Service Corps NYSC says corps members allowance increase from N19k to N48,900 is a rumour. According to the NYSC, corps members allawee increase is...
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07Aug
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BREAKING: Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal Daura – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBREAKING: Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal DauraDaily Post NigeriaActing President, Yemi Osinbajo, has sacked the Director-General of the Department of State Service, Lawal Daura. This was disclosed by Osinbajo's spokesman, Laolu Ak...
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07Aug
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Kano Gov replies Deputy, as aides join resignation spree – Vanguard

VanguardKano Gov replies Deputy, as aides join resignation spreeVanguardBy Abdulmumin Murtala. Kano —Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially replied Professor Hafiz Abubakar who tendered his resignation letter as Deputy Governor...
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07Aug
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Senator deplores security siege at NASS – Vanguard

VanguardSenator deplores security siege at NASSVanguardAbuja – A member of the Senate, Sen. Isa Misau, says siege at the National Assembly on Tuesday by Department of State Service (DSS) operatives was a “bad example to other African democracies&#3...
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07Aug
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Woman & Alleged Lover Reportedly fake her & her Daughter’s Kidnap to Defraud Husband of N15m – BellaNaija

BellaNaijaWoman & Alleged Lover Reportedly fake her & her Daughter's Kidnap to Defraud Husband of N15mBellaNaijaA 45-year old woman Hadijat Kabiru and her alleged accomplices have been arrested in Lagos after her and her alleged lover faked...
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07Aug
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Boko Haram kills 7 villagers in NE Nigeria: sources – News24

News24Boko Haram kills 7 villagers in NE Nigeria: sourcesNews24Boko Haram jihadists have killed seven villagers in a dawn raid in Nigeria's restive northeast, local militia and a resident said on Tuesday. Gunmen in trucks and on motorcycles late on...
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07Aug
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Lamido confident PDP will return to power in 2019 – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaLamido confident PDP will return to power in 2019Pulse NigeriaLamido who spoke with journalists shortly after attending a meeting with PDP leaders and members in Ogun said plans were in full gear to return the party where it belonged. Publ...
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