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17Nov

Another national summit on education – The Nation Newspaper

THISDAY NewspapersAnother national summit on educationThe Nation NewspaperNigeria has just held another summit on education. No, it is not just another summit. This is a presidential summit, initiated, attended, and addressed by the President of the Fe...

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17Nov

Tinubu: Buhari’s Govt Yet to Win Anti-Graft War – THISDAY Newspapers

CHANNELS TELEVISIONTinubu: Buhari's Govt Yet to Win Anti-Graft WarTHISDAY NewspapersThe National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, said it would be a factual lie to claim that the war again...

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17Nov

Kachikwu, Usani have no hand in Avengers’ resurgence – APC – The Punch

The PunchKachikwu, Usani have no hand in Avengers' resurgence – APCThe PunchThe All Progressives Congress on Thursday dismissed allegations against the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu and his counterpart in the Ministr...

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17Nov

Tenure of NDDC MD Ended Nov 1, Insists N’Delta Group – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersTenure of NDDC MD Ended Nov 1, Insists N'Delta GroupTHISDAY NewspapersA coalition of groups in the Niger Delta on Thursday maintained that the tenure of Chief Nsima Ekere as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of t...

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17Nov

US Embassy awards $404553 in grants to civil society groups – The Nation Newspaper

BusinessDayUS Embassy awards $404553 in grants to civil society groupsThe Nation NewspaperThe United States (U.S.) Mission to Nigeria has awarded $404,553 in grants to civil society groups in response to applications for its 2017 annual programme, it w...

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17Nov

APC won’t ignore Tinubu’s leadership role, says Alabi – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperAPC won't ignore Tinubu's leadership role, says AlabiThe Nation NewspaperA governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Mr. Kola Alabi, has said that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has a role to play in the selection of a governorship candida...

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17Nov

Nine dead, many injured in accidents – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperNine dead, many injured in accidentsThe Nation NewspaperNine persons were confirmed dead yesterday and many others injured in rail and road crashes. Five people died and 19 sustained injuries in multiple accidents involving 15 vehic...

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17Nov

What should govt do to improve basic education? – The Punch

The PunchWhat should govt do to improve basic education?The PunchBasic education is the education given to pupils within the ages of six to 14 years. It is the education given right from the grass roots as soon as the child can count. It is necessary t...

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17Nov

Keynote address by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presentation of the book – Vanguard

VanguardKeynote address by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presentation of the bookVanguardKEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK, ''MAKING STEADY, SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS'' NOVEMBER 16, 2017 ABUJA-NI...

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17Nov

Osun seals Dangote quarry over N1.5bn tax default – Vanguard

VanguardOsun seals Dangote quarry over N1.5bn tax defaultVanguardThe Osun Board of Internal Revenue Service, OIRS Thursday sealed a Dangote Quarry located at Ajebandele, Ayedaade local government area of the state. Osun seals Dangote quarry over N1.5bn...

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17Nov

Jonathan’s govt won gold in corruption -Tinubu – Vanguard

VanguardJonathan's govt won gold in corruption -TinubuVanguardThe National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presenter of the book Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of having institutionalized cor...

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17Nov

900 doctors resign from Lagos State hospitals – Information Nigeria

Information Nigeria900 doctors resign from Lagos State hospitalsInformation NigeriaThe Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Chapter on Thursday said the exodus of doctors from Nigeria had reached an alarming proportion and called for improved heal...

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17Nov

Nigeria working hard to address economic hardship: president – Xinhua

Nigeria working hard to address economic hardship: presidentXinhuaLAGOS, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday said the country was coming out of recession and government's efforts were aimed at easing economic hardships ...

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17Nov

Terrorism financing/Money laundering: GIABA backs freezing of accounts without BVN – Vanguard

VanguardTerrorism financing/Money laundering: GIABA backs freezing of accounts without BVNVanguardABUJA- The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, on Thursday, said it was in support of bid by the Federal Gover...

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17Nov

Maina: EFCC seals another property of ex-pension reform boss [PHOTO] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaMaina: EFCC seals another property of ex-pension reform boss [PHOTO]Daily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed another property allegedly belonging to Abdulrasheed Maina. The property seized is lo...

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17Nov

Reps probe Second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway contract – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONReps probe Second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway contractVanguardABUJA- House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Works to investigate the nature of the Contracts and concession arrangements on the Second ...

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16Nov

Court rules on violation of Patience Jonathan’s fundamental human rights suit Dec. 8 – Vanguard

VanguardCourt rules on violation of Patience Jonathan's fundamental human rights suit Dec. 8VanguardAbuja – The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Dec. 8 to rule on a breach of fundamental human rights suit filed by Patience Jonathan, wife of f...

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16Nov

DSS seeks out of court settlement with pastor detained since March 7 – The Punch

The PunchDSS seeks out of court settlement with pastor detained since March 7The PunchThe Department of State Services, on Thursday told an FCT High Court, Lugbe, that it was seeking an out of court settlement in the suit filed by Pastor Innocent Freeb...

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16Nov

Anambra poll: Security tightened after ‘Biafran boycott’ call – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra poll: Security tightened after 'Biafran boycott' callVanguardVoters in Anambra state, southeast Nigeria, go the polls to elect a new governor this weekend, with security tight after a call from a pro-Biafran group for people to ...

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16Nov

PDP Chairmanship: Why I will vote Gbenga Daniel – Former National Chairman – Premium Times

Premium TimesPDP Chairmanship: Why I will vote Gbenga Daniel – Former National ChairmanPremium TimesA former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and a statutory delegate to the December 9 PDP national convention, Vincent Ogbulafor,...

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16Nov

Court repeals interim order on bank accounts without BVN – YNaija

YNaijaCourt repeals interim order on bank accounts without BVNYNaijaJustice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court has revoked the interim forfeiture order placed on bank accounts without Bank Verification Number (BVN) on October 17 – saying some pa...

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16Nov

FG Revokes Resident Permit of INTEL’s Expatriate Staff, Others – The Streetjournal

The StreetjournalFG Revokes Resident Permit of INTEL's Expatriate Staff, OthersThe StreetjournalThe Federal Government on Wednesday revoked the resident permit of expatriate staff of INTELS Nigeria Limited and five other companies for operating wit...

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16Nov

FG develops plan to reduce threat of Boko Haram in northeast – Vanguard

VanguardFG develops plan to reduce threat of Boko Haram in northeastVanguardThe Federal Government of Nigeria has developed an action plan for Demobilization, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) aimed at reducing the threat of Boko ...

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16Nov

Fitch rates Nigeria’s $2.5bn Eurobonds ‘B+’ – Vanguard

VanguardFitch rates Nigeria's $2.5bn Eurobonds 'B+'VanguardThe rating implies presence of default risk with limited margin of safety. The $2.5 Eurobond is part of the $5.5 billion foreign loan approved by the Senate on Tuesday. The Federal ...

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16Nov

You can’t say that Nigeria’s unity has been finally settled – Ango Abdullahi – Vanguard

VanguardYou can't say that Nigeria's unity has been finally settled – Ango AbdullahiVanguardABUJA – Barely 48 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari asked Ndigbo of the South East to halt secession struggle and embrace national integration,...

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16Nov

Man impersonates Mike Adenuga, makes N1m – Vanguard

VanguardMan impersonates Mike Adenuga, makes N1mVanguardABEOKUTA—A 24-year-old man, Ehioboh Lucky, has been nabbed by men of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly impersonating billionaire businessman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Also, another suspect, Em...

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16Nov

Convoy clash: Wike’s outrider, other Policemen face sack – The News

The NewsConvoy clash: Wike's outrider, other Policemen face sackThe NewsPolice outrider for the convoy of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike who was at the centre of the traffic altercation between the security details of the governor and Chibuike Amaechi...

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16Nov

Senate Shuns Ndume Over 1-minute Silence For Adeleke – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSenate Shuns Ndume Over 1-minute Silence For AdelekeLeadership NewspapersThe no love lost between the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume ( APC Borno South),yesterday, affected attempt made by the latter ...

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16Nov

Don’t set S-South against S-West, Bode George warns PDP stakeholders – Vanguard

The PunchDon't set S-South against S-West, Bode George warns PDP stakeholdersVanguardLeading contestant to the national chairmanship of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has appealed to elders and other stakeholders of the party ...

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16Nov

Name suspects I stopped their probe, Jonathan dares Waziri – The Punch

The PunchName suspects I stopped their probe, Jonathan dares WaziriThe PunchFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has asked a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri, to name the person he allegedly asked her to...

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16Nov

FEC okays N458m for implementation of ERGP – Vanguard

VanguardFEC okays N458m for implementation of ERGPVanguardABUJA — THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday, approved N458 million for the engagement of Malaysia-based consultants to conduct a study to aid implementation of National Economic Reco...

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16Nov

WAEC to conduct SSCE in January – The Nation Newspaper

The PunchWAEC to conduct SSCE in JanuaryThe Nation NewspaperRegistration is ongoing for private candidates wishing to complete their 'O' level subjects, to write a new diet of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in January. The Hea...

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16Nov

PMB, save NDLEA from decadence – The Nation Newspaper

VanguardPMB, save NDLEA from decadenceThe Nation NewspaperSir: We urge President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently probe the chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retired) to save the c...

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16Nov

Obaseki orders arrest of Olodiama monarch – The Nation Newspaper

CHANNELS TELEVISIONObaseki orders arrest of Olodiama monarchThe Nation NewspaperEdo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered the arrest of Godwin Oguyenbo, who is poised to be installed as the Pere of Olodiama Kingdom. The governor ordered the arrest ...

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16Nov

Ignore IPOB, go and vote – Vanguard

VanguardIgnore IPOB, go and voteVanguardIF you ask the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, and other Biafra independence activists what they want, they will tell you they want a referendum to enable “the people” to separate from Nigerian and establ...

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16Nov

PDP Chair: Gbenga Daniel true Nigerian, capable of leading PDP -Udenwa, Iwuanyanwu – Vanguard

VanguardPDP Chair: Gbenga Daniel true Nigerian, capable of leading PDP -Udenwa, IwuanyanwuVanguardFormer Governor of Imo State, Dr. Achike Udenwa, has assured a front-line aspirant for the National Chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba G...

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16Nov

OGUN 2019: Amosun’s Commissioner emerges Ijebu candidate – The News

The NewsOGUN 2019: Amosun's Commissioner emerges Ijebu candidateThe NewsThe Ijebu/Remo Governorship Agenda Elders Forum today picked Ogun State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru as its concensus candidate for the 2019 gube...

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16Nov

For me politics is a very useless business, Jonathan tells Dickson – Vanguard

VanguardFor me politics is a very useless business, Jonathan tells DicksonVanguardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday doused speculations about a political rift between him and Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. Seriake Dickson &amp...

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16Nov

Fayose laments Buhari’s refusal to wish him happy 57th birthday – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFayose laments Buhari's refusal to wish him happy 57th birthdayDaily Post NigeriaGovernor of Ekiti State and chairman of the Governorship Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose has lamented President Mohamma...

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16Nov

Just in: Ojukwu’s son joins APC, dumps APGA – Vanguard

VanguardJust in: Ojukwu's son joins APC, dumps APGAVanguardMr. Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, son of the founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). E...

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16Nov

JAMB commences sale of 2018 UTME application forms November 22 – Vanguard

VanguardJAMB commences sale of 2018 UTME application forms November 22VanguardABUJA – THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Wednesday, set November 22, 2018, as the date it would commence sale of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinati...

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16Nov

Buhari shuts down Anambra, endorses Nwoye for Governor – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari shuts down Anambra, endorses Nwoye for GovernorDaily Post NigeriaAwka, the Anambra State capital was Wednesday shut down for over six hours, as a result of the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was in the state to drum su...

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16Nov

Ambode has ordered demolition of my house – APC legal adviser, Banire – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAmbode has ordered demolition of my house – APC legal adviser, BanireDaily Post NigeriaLagos State Government has given the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Muiz Adeyemi Banire, 24 hours notice to pr...

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16Nov

PDP chairmanship: Seven aspirants sign peace pact – Vanguard

VanguardPDP chairmanship: Seven aspirants sign peace pactVanguardABUJA—Seven of the eight national chairmanship aspirants of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have signed a peace accord, with a resolve to abide by the outcome of December 9 elective conv...

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15Nov

BREAKING: Katsina Tribunal nullifies election of APC Reps member, Mansur Mashi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBREAKING: Katsina Tribunal nullifies election of APC Reps member, Mansur MashiDaily Post NigeriaThe election petition tribunal in Katsina, on Wednesday nullified the election of member representing Dutsi/Mashi federal constituency, Ma...

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15Nov

Court dissolves 12-year-old marriage over lack of care – Vanguard

Court dissolves 12-year-old marriage over lack of careVanguardAn Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the 12-year-old marriage between Lekan Ajayi and his wife, Busayo, over lack of care, frequent fighting and desertion of matrimonial home ...

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15Nov

President Buhari To Open World Aviation Forum – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPresident Buhari To Open World Aviation ForumCHANNELS TELEVISIONPresident Muhammadu Buhari is expected to attend the opening ceremony of the World Aviation Forum, and flag off the event. This was contained in a statement issued Wedne...

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15Nov

Buhari to Igbo: My appointments based on merit, tract record – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari to Igbo: My appointments based on merit, tract recordVanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night in Abakikili explained that many appointments in his administration were done purely on merit and proven track records. Speaking at ...

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15Nov

Anambra poll: Battle for 3 parties, but there could be surprises – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra poll: Battle for 3 parties, but there could be surprisesVanguardAFTER months of rigorous and vigorous campaigns that took the candidates to all nooks and crannies of the state, the Anambra State governorship election is just few days aw...

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15Nov

27 first class graduates offered employment by Oduduwa varsity – TheCable

TheCable27 first class graduates offered employment by Oduduwa varsityTheCableChibuzor Nwoke, vice chancellor of Oduduwa University, says 27 first class students have been offered automatic employment by the institution. Speaking during a pre-convocati...

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15Nov

Court grants interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s N350m – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCourt grants interim forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's N350mDaily Post NigeriaA Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday granted an order temporarily freezing N350 million allegedly traced to Patience Jonathan, wife of former Preside...

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15Nov

Work begins on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway next week – The Punch

The PunchWork begins on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway next weekThe PunchThe President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, disclosed that reconstruction work would start on the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway next week. Dangote said this in an...

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15Nov

PDP may lose Ekiti in 2018 if Fayose imposes deputy, ex-Attorney General warns – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPDP may lose Ekiti in 2018 if Fayose imposes deputy, ex-Attorney General warnsVanguardAdo-Ekiti—THE immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ekiti State and a governorship aspirant, Mr. Owoseni Ajayi has warn...

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15Nov

My visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria’s unity —Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardMy visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria's unity —BuhariVanguardABAKALIKI—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said his decision to visit Ebonyi State in the South-East geopolitical zone was an indication that he belie...

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15Nov

Anniversary: APC chieftain, PDP divided over Obaseki’s performance – Vanguard

VanguardAnniversary: APC chieftain, PDP divided over Obaseki's performanceVanguardTHE opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki, describing his performance after one year in office as unmitigated dis...

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15Nov

17 years after, Senate amends NDDC Act – Vanguard

Vanguard17 years after, Senate amends NDDC ActVanguardSEVENTEEN years into its existence, the Senate, yesterday, finally reviewed and amended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Establishment Act of 2000 for effective service delivery. SENATE...

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15Nov

17 years after, Senate amends NDDC Act – Vanguard

Vanguard17 years after, Senate amends NDDC ActVanguardSEVENTEEN years into its existence, the Senate, yesterday, finally reviewed and amended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Establishment Act of 2000 for effective service delivery. SENATE...

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15Nov

Exploring Ministerial Retreat On Education – The Tide

VanguardExploring Ministerial Retreat On EducationThe TideFollowing an alleged directive from the Presidency, the embattled Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has reportedly ordered the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Zaki Ahmed to sack th...

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15Nov

Lagos insists on proper training of public servants – Vanguard

VanguardLagos insists on proper training of public servantsVanguardLAGOS—THE Lagos State Government has urged those responsible for the training and re-training of the state's public servants to equipped them with the most current skills and know...

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15Nov

Buhari’s Attorney General Malami Confesses: I Met With Fugitive Maina In Dubai – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comBuhari's Attorney General Malami Confesses: I Met With Fugitive Maina In DubaiSaharaReporters.comA clearer picture of Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami's role in the reinstatement of f...

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15Nov

My visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria’s unity —Buhari – Nigeria Today

Nigeria TodayMy visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria's unity —BuhariNigeria TodayABAKALIKI—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said his decision to visit Ebonyi State in the South-East geopolitical zone was an indication tha...

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15Nov

Nigeria’s debt grows by N8tn in two years – The Punch

The PunchNigeria's debt grows by N8tn in two yearsThe PunchNigeria's total debt stock rose by N8tn between September 2015 and September 2017, according to statistics provided by the Debt Management Office. The DMO said the country's total d...

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15Nov

Court reserves judgment on FG’s appeal against Saraki’s acquittal – The Punch

The PunchCourt reserves judgment on FG's appeal against Saraki's acquittalThe PunchThe Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by the Federal Government to challenge the acquittal of the Senate President, D...

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15Nov

My visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria’s unity —Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardMy visit to S-East an indication of my belief in Nigeria's unity —BuhariVanguardABAKALIKI—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said his decision to visit Ebonyi State in the South-East geopolitical zone was an indication that he belie...

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15Nov

PDP national chairmanship aspirants sign peace accord – Premium Times

Premium TimesPDP national chairmanship aspirants sign peace accordPremium TimesThe national chairmanship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday signed a peace agreement as part of their commitments toward a successful and violent fr...

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15Nov

Full text of Buhari’s speech in Ebonyi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaFull text of Buhari's speech in EbonyiDaily Post NigeriaIn the South-east, the president called for unity among Nigerians and promised more developmental projects for the region. His speech read: I am delighted to be in Abakiliki ...

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15Nov

Wife seeks divorce over husband’s failing manhood – Vanguard

VanguardWife seeks divorce over husband's failing manhoodVanguardA 32-year-old woman, Kate Ude, has prayed an FCT High Court, Jabi to dissolve her four-year-old marriage to her husband, Michael Ude, over malfunctioning of his manhood. Part of the p...

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15Nov

Anambra governorship: Police deploy helicopters, gunboats, 26000 officials – Premium Times

Premium TimesAnambra governorship: Police deploy helicopters, gunboats, 26000 officialsPremium TimesNo fewer than 26,000 police officers have been deployed to Anambra to provide security cover for Saturday's governorship election in the state. This...

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15Nov

Senate approves FG’s $5.5bn foreign loan – Vanguard

VanguardSenate approves FG's $5.5bn foreign loanVanguardThe Senate on Tuesday approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow 5.5 billion dollars foreign loan. The loan is made up of 2.5 billion dollars to fund the 2017 Budget and thre...

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15Nov

Defence headquarters deny report on stoppage of female cadets into Nigerian Army – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDefence headquarters deny report on stoppage of female cadets into Nigerian ArmyDaily Post NigeriaThe defence headquarters has denied reports in the media that the military has stopped the admission of female cadets into the regular c...

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15Nov

Reps stand down request to observe one minute silence for late Ken Saro Wiwa – Vanguard

VanguardReps stand down request to observe one minute silence for late Ken Saro WiwaVanguardABUJA-An articulated move to arouse a special recognition for late environmental activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, 22 years after his death, was roundly stepped down by ...

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15Nov

Reps stand down request to observe one minute silence for late Ken Saro Wiwa – Vanguard

VanguardReps stand down request to observe one minute silence for late Ken Saro WiwaVanguardABUJA-An articulated move to arouse a special recognition for late environmental activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, 22 years after his death, was roundly stepped down by ...

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14Nov

Court fixes date to decide on IPOB’s fate as terror organisation – Premium Times

Premium TimesCourt fixes date to decide on IPOB's fate as terror organisationPremium TimesThe Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed January 17, 2018 to rule on an application seeking to vacate an order of the court which proscribed the Indigenous Pe...

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14Nov

43rd Convocation: UNIBEN to award over 9000 degrees – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper43rd Convocation: UNIBEN to award over 9000 degreesThe Nation NewspaperThe University of Benin (UNIBEN) says no fewer than 9, 993 graduands would be awarded various diplomas and degrees at her forthcoming 43rd convocation ceremony b...

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14Nov

IPOB reacts to Nnamdi Kanu’s removal as leader, Radio Biafra director – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIPOB reacts to Nnamdi Kanu's removal as leader, Radio Biafra directorDaily Post NigeriaThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu remains the director of Radio Biafra, against a recent announcemen...

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14Nov

Buhari appoints Adeyeye as new NAFDAC DG – The Punch

The PunchBuhari appoints Adeyeye as new NAFDAC DGThe PunchPresident Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Moji Adeyeye as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The appointment was con...

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14Nov

ASUP Strike: FG Lacks Political Will To Address Issues – Dutse – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONASUP Strike: FG Lacks Political Will To Address Issues – DutseCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe President, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Mr Usman Dutse on Tuesday accused the Federal Government of lacking the commitment and politi...

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14Nov

Ambode swears-in Lagos 20th Head Of Service, Adesoye – Vanguard

VanguardAmbode swears-in Lagos 20th Head Of Service, AdesoyeVanguardLagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday swore-in Mrs. Folasade Adesoye as the 20th Head of Service of the State, with a charge on her to hit the ground running and work as...

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14Nov

Senate holds closed-door session over Ndume – Premium Times

Premium TimesSenate holds closed-door session over NdumePremium TimesThe Senate on Tuesday announced the resumption of Senator Ali Ndume who was suspended in March. The decision of the lawmakers was announced by the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekwerem...

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14Nov

Breaking: A-Court reserves verdict on FG’s move to re-open case against Saraki – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: A-Court reserves verdict on FG's move to re-open case against SarakiVanguardABUJA – The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Tuesday, reserved its judgment on appeal the Federal Government filed to challenge the dismissal o...

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14Nov

Buhari to split Fashola, Amaechi, Dambazau’s ministries; Tinubu, Kwankwaso get ministerial slots – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari to split Fashola, Amaechi, Dambazau's ministries; Tinubu, Kwankwaso get ministerial slotsDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari will any time soon announce the much-anticipated rejig of his cabinet. Buhari has not eff...

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14Nov

Oyo Police chief denies shooting female workers of IAR&T – Daily Trust

The PunchOyo Police chief denies shooting female workers of IAR&TDaily TrustOyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Odude, says his men were not responsible for shooting of two female members of staff of the Institute of Agricultural Research ...

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14Nov

Terrorism: Dogara charges Military on effective intelligence gathering – Vanguard

VanguardTerrorism: Dogara charges Military on effective intelligence gatheringVanguardABUJA—SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has challenged the Nigerian Military to protect the country against terrorism through effective intell...

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14Nov

Nigeria: Taming the Herdsmen – AllAfrica.com

CHANNELS TELEVISIONNigeria: Taming the HerdsmenAllAfrica.comGovernment must, as a matter of urgency, strike the right balance between the Fulani Cattle Herders and their need for grazing land for their livestock, and the lives and interests of the farm...

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14Nov

Australia, From an African's Eyes., General

Nothing smoky in Smoky Bay

Day 3 & 4 [19th & 20th Sept] The night had been freezing cold. Probably due to the southern ocean being just a few kilometres to our south and the cold currents from Antarctica must have been blown over land at night causing the cold temperature that we experienced. We started out early this morning.

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14Nov

ASUP Strike Paralyses Activities In Polytechnics – Independent Newspapers Limited

Independent Newspapers LimitedASUP Strike Paralyses Activities In PolytechnicsIndependent Newspapers LimitedLagos & Kaduna – Activities were paralysed at the nation's polytechnics on Monday when the strike called by the Academic Staff Union o...

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14Nov

Australia, From an African's Eyes.

Skippy, live to die another day

Day 2 [18th Sept] We departed Camp as agreed by 7am, the troop was on its way. This was a great improvement compared to our starting time the previous day. The plan was to spend the night at Eucla. Greg, the other Greg, must have fallen in love with the sound of his voice over

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14Nov

CDHR asks AGF to withdraw suit against Misau – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCDHR asks AGF to withdraw suit against MisauDaily Post NigeriaThe Committee for the Defence of Human Right, CDHR, has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to withdraw the charges f...

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14Nov

Australia, From an African's Eyes., General

The Great Eastern Highway. Day 1

Day 1 [17th Sept] [singlepic id=153 w=320 h=240 float=left]It had taken several months in planning and D-day is today. We have had three (3) trip meetings, looking at the plans and evaluating different options to make the trip successful. Planning itself has taken a little over three months. Australia is huge and our plans needed

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14Nov

‘PDP can’t win in 2019’ – Naija247news

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14Nov

Nigeria: Tackling Nigeria-Specific Risks in Oil and Gas Industry – AllAfrica.com

AllAfrica.comNigeria: Tackling Nigeria-Specific Risks in Oil and Gas IndustryAllAfrica.comOperating risks peculiar to Nigeria's environment have continued to drive the costs of oil and gas projects in the country above the global benchmark. Despite...

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14Nov

Osinbajo to SANs: maintain high standards – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperOsinbajo to SANs: maintain high standardsThe Nation NewspaperVice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has urged the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) to rise up to the challenges of maintaining high ethical practices in the prof...

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14Nov

Ambode tasks medical practitioners, parents on children care – Vanguard

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14Nov

Security beefed up at Anambra INEC over alleged bomb blast – Vanguard

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14Nov

UCH will resolve brain drain, medical tourism challenges in Nigeria – CMD – Vanguard

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14Nov

My husband refused to take a second wife, please separate us, woman tells court – The Punch

The PunchMy husband refused to take a second wife, please separate us, woman tells courtThe PunchA 35-year- old housewife, Rasheedat Zubairu, on Monday prayed an Ilorin Area Court, to dissolve her 17 years marriage to Kehinde Zubairu, over barrenness. ...

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14Nov

Diezanigate: Belgore, Suleiman, admitted collecting N450m to rig 2015 elections – EFCC witness – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDiezanigate: Belgore, Suleiman, admitted collecting N450m to rig 2015 elections – EFCC witnessDaily Post NigeriaAn EFCC prosecution, witness Usman Zakari, Monday, informed a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how a Senior Advocate ...

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14Nov

How I emerged best graduating Law student at Nigeria’s Premier University – Premium Times

Premium TimesHow I emerged best graduating Law student at Nigeria's Premier UniversityPremium TimesThe best graduating Law student of the University of Ibadan, 2015/2016 academic session, Joseph Ogunmodede, on Monday explained how he was able to ac...

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14Nov

N1bn fraud: Court jails Accountant General’s officials for 105 years – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaN1bn fraud: Court jails Accountant General's officials for 105 yearsDaily Post NigeriaThe two men- Mohammed Dogonyaro Audu (also known as Abdullahi Dogonyaro Mohammed) and Yahaya Ayodeji, were arrested and tried in court by the EF...

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14Nov

Buhari sends SGF Mustapha to former VP, Ekwueme [PHOTO] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari sends SGF Mustapha to former VP, Ekwueme [PHOTO]Daily Post NigeriaSecretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has conveyed President Muhammadu Buhari's goodwill message to former Vice-President, Dr Al...

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