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14Nov
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Education takes lion share in Masari’s N211.4bn 2018 budget proposal – Vanguard

VanguardEducation takes lion share in Masari's N211.4bn 2018 budget proposalVanguardKATSINA – Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Monday presented the sum of N211.4 billion naira as 2018 budget proposal to the state house of Assembly....
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13Nov
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Gov. Dickson says agriculture alternative to country’s over-dependence on oil – Vanguard

The PunchGov. Dickson says agriculture alternative to country's over-dependence on oilVanguardGov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, on Monday, said investment in the agriculture sector was the only alternative ticket that could take Nigeria out of its c...
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13Nov
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ASUP strike paralyses academic activities at Auchi Poly – Vanguard

VanguardASUP strike paralyses academic activities at Auchi PolyVanguardAcademic activities have been paralysed in Auchi Polytechnic, following the strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), which began on Monday. The chairman o...
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13Nov
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Army probes killing of officers in Chibok – Vanguard

The PunchArmy probes killing of officers in ChibokVanguardThe Nigerian Army has resolved to probe the shooting that resulted in the death of an officer and a senior non-commission officer in Borno State. A Board of Inquiry has therefore been constitute...
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13Nov
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Lawn Tennis. The turf of the greats like Rafael, Roger & Novak and of course Nduka Odizor of yesteryears. I love this game but unfortunately it hasn’t been one that I have excelled in. I have been getting on the Tennis Court since 2007 with mixed results. From VGC Club House, Ikoyi Club and a
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13Nov
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FACT CHECK: Does the law prevent the IGP from marrying a policewoman? – TheCable

TheCableFACT CHECK: Does the law prevent the IGP from marrying a policewoman?TheCableIbrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), has been in the news lately. And hardly for good reasons. Claims and counter-claims have been flying around since Isa...
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13Nov
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Boko Haram: Army loses three soldiers in Borno – Daily Post Nigeria

VanguardBoko Haram: Army loses three soldiers in BornoDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigerian Army has said it lost three of its personnel after successfully clearing 13 Boko Haram hideouts in the Sambisa forest in one week. Colonel Kinsley Samuel, Deputy Direc...
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13Nov
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I will stand by Buhari, Magu anytime – Ndume – Vanguard

VanguardI will stand by Buhari, Magu anytime – NdumeVanguardABUJA – THE Immediate past Senate leader, Senator Muhammad Ali Ndume, APC, Borno South said weekend that he was prepared to stand with President Muhammadu Buhari and Acting Chairman of the...
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13Nov
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PDP speaks on alleged attempt to assassinate governor Wike – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPDP speaks on alleged attempt to assassinate governor WikeDaily Post NigeriaThe Peoples Democratic Party has broken its silence on the alleged attempt to assassinate the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, by security operatives pu...
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13Nov
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Sacking of teachers: My govt’ll not bow to threats —El-Rufai – Vanguard

VanguardSacking of teachers: My govt'll not bow to threats —El-RufaiVanguardRecently, the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai granted interview to syndicated radio stations in Kaduna where he addressed some of the controversial issues ...
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13Nov
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FG flies Ekwueme abroad for treatment – The Punch

The PunchFG flies Ekwueme abroad for treatmentThe PunchSecond Republic vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, was on Sunday morning flown abroad for medical treatment. Ekwueme was hospitalised for about three weeks at Memphys Hospital of Neurosurgery, Enugu...
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13Nov
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Maina: I want open trial or nothing – Malami – Vanguard

VanguardMaina: I want open trial or nothing – MalamiVanguardABUJA—Buoyed by rising confidence that he breached no laws in the reinstatement of wanted ex-Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, Attorney Genera...
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13Nov
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Obasanjo is boss of bosses, ignore him at your peril —Jonathan – Vanguard

VanguardObasanjo is boss of bosses, ignore him at your peril —JonathanVanguardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has described ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo as the “boss of bosses.” According to him, any politician who ignores the elder statesma...
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13Nov
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Group back Lagos gov on LGs exco appointments – Vanguard

VanguardGroup back Lagos gov on LGs exco appointmentsVanguardLAGOS—A political pressure group, under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has supported the decision of the Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and All Progressives Congress,...
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13Nov
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Plateau killings: Defence HQ on fact-finding mission to affected communities – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPlateau killings: Defence HQ on fact-finding mission to affected communitiesVanguardJos—FOLLOWING renewed attacks and killings in some local government areas of Plateau State, the Defense Headquarters has sent a team of its officer...
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13Nov
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Protesters block Kaduna-Abuja highway as kidnappers kill civilian JTF leader – Daily Trust

Daily TrustProtesters block Kaduna-Abuja highway as kidnappers kill civilian JTF leaderDaily TrustBy Ismail Mudashir, Musa Abdullahi Krishi (Abuja), Christiana T. Alabi & Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna) | Publish Date: Nov 13 2017 2:00AM. facebook &mid...
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13Nov
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S’West PDP may back one candidate for national chair – The Punch

S'West PDP may back one candidate for national chairThe PunchMembers of the Peoples Democratic Party in South-West are currently in dilemma over the fear that the geopolitical zone can lose out in the race of who becomes the next national chairman ...
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13Nov
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PDP govs meet in Enugu over convention – The Punch

TheCablePDP govs meet in Enugu over conventionThe PunchThe meeting, which commenced around 7pm at the Enugu State Government House, had most of the PDP governors in attendance, as well as the members of the Ahmed Makarfi-led National Working Committee....
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13Nov
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Ikoyi cash haul: Whistleblower’ll be paid this month — Adeosun – Vanguard

VanguardIkoyi cash haul: Whistleblower'll be paid this month — AdeosunVanguardABUJA— The whistleblower whose tips led to the recovery of the Osborn Villa loot will be paid this month, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has assured. Her pos...
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13Nov
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Anambra Debate: I’ll Focus On Skill-Based Education, Not Certificate – Ezeemo – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAnambra Debate: I'll Focus On Skill-Based Education, Not Certificate – EzeemoCHANNELS TELEVISIONCandidate of the Progressives People's Alliance (PPA) in the forthcoming election in Anambra State, Godwin Ezeemo, has promised...
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13Nov
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We are succeeding in cleaning PDP’s rots, plundering – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

VanguardWe are succeeding in cleaning PDP's rots, plundering – Lai MohammedVanguardABUJA – Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed says the Mohammadu Buhari led Administration of the All Progressive Congress, APC is cleaning up r...
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12Nov
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What we will do in Anambra to stop election – IPOB – Daily Post Nigeria

VanguardWhat we will do in Anambra to stop election – IPOBDaily Post NigeriaThe Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has described as wild allegation the claims that it intends to disrupt the Anambra governorship election on Saturday. The group said it ...
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12Nov
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Nigeria needs $35bn yearly to sustain economic growth – bank MD – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria needs $35bn yearly to sustain economic growth – bank MDVanguardAbuja – Mr Adekunle Oyinloye, Managing Director, The Infrastructure Bank, has said that Nigeria needed 35 billion dollars per annum for five years to sustain a robust ec...
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12Nov
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Anambra guber: We must vote or risk state of emergency – Oduah – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAnambra guber: We must vote or risk state of emergency – OduahDaily Post NigeriaThe Senator representing Anambra North in the National Assembly, Senator Stella Oduah, has urged the people of Anambra State to come out en masse to exe...
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12Nov
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NCC plans new spectrum auctions – Vanguard

VanguardNCC plans new spectrum auctionsVanguardThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will soon auction and assignment new spectrums to boost broadband penetration in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta ma...
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12Nov
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Kano sets up restructuring c’ttee – Daily Trust

Daily TrustKano sets up restructuring c'tteeDaily TrustThe Kano State government has set up a 28-member committee to articulate party's position on restructuring/true federalism. The committee is headed by an administrator, Malam Sule Yahaya Ha...
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12Nov
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Don’t persecute Daddy Freeze: Tithing today is a scam – Vanguard

VanguardDon't persecute Daddy Freeze: Tithing today is a scamVanguardWhen Daddy Freeze identified tithing as a modern-day scam in a fascinating interview, I was also asked to weigh in on the same issue by Sahara Reporters. But I declined because I ...
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12Nov
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SIX DAYS TO THE BATTLE FOR ANAMBRA: Misuse of Dim Ojukwu’s name and image is nauseating —Emeka Ojukwu … – Vanguard

VanguardSIX DAYS TO THE BATTLE FOR ANAMBRA: Misuse of Dim Ojukwu's name and image is nauseating —Emeka Ojukwu ...VanguardAnambra State politics has become a personalized game where standard bearers are used as a weapon of war and the late Dim Eme...
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12Nov
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Obaseki one year after: We will not be intimidated from doing the right thing – Vanguard

VanguardObaseki one year after: We will not be intimidated from doing the right thingVanguardIt is one year today since Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State assumed office and the story has been one of consolidation on the achievements of his predecess...
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12Nov
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What APC Caucus member told Buhari – Nkire – Daily Trust

What APC Caucus member told Buhari – NkireDaily TrustChief Sam Nkire is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus. In this exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, the leader of Abia state APC speaks on the key iss...
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12Nov
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What APC Caucus member told Buhari – Nkire – Daily Trust

The WhistlerWhat APC Caucus member told Buhari – NkireDaily TrustChief Sam Nkire is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus. In this exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, the leader of Abia state APC speaks on...
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12Nov
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Illegal timber trade: I’m behind Amina Mohammed, says UN boss – The Punch

The PunchIllegal timber trade: I'm behind Amina Mohammed, says UN bossThe PunchThe United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has thrown his weight behind his deputy and former Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, following allegations...
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12Nov
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Kogi shifts LG election to 2018 – BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)

BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)Kogi shifts LG election to 2018BusinessDay (satire) (press release) (blog)Yahaya Bello, governor, Kogi State has listed paucity of funds and insecurity is reasons why his administration cannot conduct the loca...
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12Nov
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Economic Summit: South-East has the worst road infrastructure – Nwodo – Vanguard

VanguardEconomic Summit: South-East has the worst road infrastructure – NwodoVanguardEnugu – The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday commended the South-East Governors for their synergy in organising the economic summit to bra...
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12Nov
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FG increases take-off grant of Maritime University to N5bn – Usani – Vanguard

VanguardFG increases take-off grant of Maritime University to N5bn – UsaniVanguardThe Federal Government has approved an increase of N5 billion as take-off grant for the Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta, from N2 billion earlier announced. The M...
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12Nov
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Gowon raises concern over disunity among Christians – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGowon raises concern over disunity among ChristiansDaily Post NigeriaFormer Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on Christians in Nigeria to be guided by the word of God for the overall unity of the body of Christ. He lamen...
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12Nov
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VP Yemi Osinbajo lays foundation stone of N200bn industrial park in Edo – TODAY.NG

TODAY.NGVP Yemi Osinbajo lays foundation stone of N200bn industrial park in EdoTODAY.NGVice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday laid the foundation stone of a N200 billion Industrial Park in Iyanomo community, Benin, Edo State. Osinbajo said at the eve...
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12Nov
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Ikoyi Recovery: Whistleblower “has not been paid a penny” – Lawyer – BellaNaija

BellaNaijaIkoyi Recovery: Whistleblower “has not been paid a penny” – LawyerBellaNaijaYakubu Galadima, lawyer to the man who blew the whistle on the stash of money recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, said his client is yet to receive a p...
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12Nov
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ASUP To Begin Indefinite Strike On Monday – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONASUP To Begin Indefinite Strike On MondayCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced its decision to embark on an indefinite strike with effect from Monday, November 13, 2017. The decision was the...
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11Nov
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Anambra guber: Non-Indigenes in Anambra back Chidoka, UPP – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra guber: Non-Indigenes in Anambra back Chidoka, UPPVanguardAs the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election draws nearer, the highly influential Non Indigenes Youth Forum of Anambra State (NYFAS) has declared its support for the can...
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11Nov
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CAN releases details of issues raised, demands made to Buhari [Full text] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCAN releases details of issues raised, demands made to Buhari [Full text]Daily Post NigeriaChristian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on ​Saturday released full text of the speech its President, Rev Dr Samson Olasupo ​Ayokunle, read o...
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11Nov
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Narrow gauge lines: GE investing $2.7bn on infrastructure, maintenance – The Punch

The PunchNarrow gauge lines: GE investing $2.7bn on infrastructure, maintenanceThe PunchThe Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi on Saturday said General Electric was investing $2.7bn on infrastructure, Operation and Maintenance of the entire ...
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11Nov
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Drug Abuse: Unilag gets test kit for students – Vanguard

VanguardDrug Abuse: Unilag gets test kit for studentsVanguardIn a bid to check drug abuse on campus, the University of Lagos has provided a drug test kit in its medical centre to examine students suspected to be on hard drugs. Prof. Rahaman Bello, outg...
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11Nov
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Lagos govt explains Tinubu’s removal as Sports Commission chairman – Premium Times

Premium TimesLagos govt explains Tinubu's removal as Sports Commission chairmanPremium TimesThe Lagos State government have given explanations on the removal of Deji Tinubu as the chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission. Steve Ayorinde, who i...
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11Nov
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Governors storm Kano as Ganduje marries off daughter to Ajimobi’s son [PHOTOS] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGovernors storm Kano as Ganduje marries off daughter to Ajimobi's son [PHOTOS]Daily Post NigeriaKano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Friday agreed to the marriage proposal from Idris Ajimobi, the son of Governor Abio...
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11Nov
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You’ve case to answer — Court tells Evans – Vanguard

SundiataPostYou've case to answer — Court tells EvansVanguardA Lagos High Court yesterday held that billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, who was charged for murder and kidnap has case to answer and should...
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11Nov
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‘Trump’ in Ekiti eats boli with people, stealing all the money – Falana carpets Fayose – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria'Trump' in Ekiti eats boli with people, stealing all the money – Falana carpets FayoseDaily Post NigeriaHuman rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has accused Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, of corruptly enriching himself. The legal...
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11Nov
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PDP chair: Bode George explains why he’s not ‘too old’ to contest – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPDP chair: Bode George explains why he's not 'too old' to contestDaily Post NigeriaA former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and chairmanship aspirant in the forthcoming convention of the part...
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11Nov
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Ndume reacts to court victory, mocks Nigerian senate – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNdume reacts to court victory, mocks Nigerian senateDaily Post NigeriaA former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, yesterday stated that he had been vindicated with Federal High Court, Abuja's declaration of his suspension by the S...
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11Nov
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Clark accuses security forces, government officials of causing tension in Niger Delta – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaClark accuses security forces, government officials of causing tension in Niger DeltaDaily Post NigeriaThe National Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Senator Edwin Clark, has accused Nigeria's security forces and govern...
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11Nov
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Alleged diversion of Boko Haram victims’ food: 5 men remanded in Kuje prison – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged diversion of Boko Haram victims' food: 5 men remanded in Kuje prisonVanguardFor diverting 65 out of the 249 trucks of maize bought by the Federal Government for onward delivery to the victims of Boko Haram attacks in the Northeast, ...
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11Nov
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Ikoyi whistle-blower to EFCC: I’m not mad, I need my money – Vanguard

VanguardIkoyi whistle-blower to EFCC: I'm not mad, I need my moneyVanguardJUST like the drama and surprises that trailed the discovery of $43.5 million, £27,800 and N23.2 million at No. 16 Osborne Road, in Lagos, the matter has taken another drama...
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11Nov
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Mambilla: FG, Chinese consortium sign $5.8bn power plant agreement – The Punch

The PunchMambilla: FG, Chinese consortium sign $5.8bn power plant agreementThe PunchThe Federal Government and a consortium of three Chinese firms on Friday signed an agreement for the construction of the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Pl...
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11Nov
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Why Anambra should vote Chidoka – Prince Ezechukwu – Vanguard

VanguardWhy Anambra should vote Chidoka – Prince EzechukwuVanguardPrince Ifeanyi Ezechukwu is an engineer involved in estate development across the south east states of Nigeria. But in the coming Anambra state governorship election, Ezechukwu is a vo...
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11Nov
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Main reason I wrote book on Obiano’s performance – Journalist – Vanguard

Main reason I wrote book on Obiano's performance – JournalistVanguardAuthor of the book, 'Portrait of Performance: Understanding the Vision Behind Obiano's Achievements' journalist, Ngozi Emedolibe, unveiled to the media on October 3,...
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11Nov
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Plateau massacre: Killings in Nigeria worse than countries at war—SSANU – Vanguard

VanguardPlateau massacre: Killings in Nigeria worse than countries at war—SSANUVanguardSenior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has lamented the rate of killings in the country, saying that it was worse than killings in countries at ...
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11Nov
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Criminals wanted to blackmail Gov Obaseki but he will not succumb —Hon Ohonbanmu – Vanguard

VanguardCriminals wanted to blackmail Gov Obaseki but he will not succumb —Hon OhonbanmuVanguardAfter the high profile kidnap and violent crimes which engulfed Edo state in the past two months, peace has now returned to the ancient city especially wi...
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11Nov
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Anambra poll: Battle of deep pockets, ‘juicy’ promises – The Punch

The PunchAnambra poll: Battle of deep pockets, 'juicy' promisesThe PunchWith the Anambra State governorship election exactly a week away, the battle for the state's number one seat is more intense among contestants. GBENRO ADEOYE and TONY O...
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11Nov
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‘We couldn’t even observe Jumat prayer’ – Kogi residents lament inconvenience of curfew – TheCable

TheCable'We couldn't even observe Jumat prayer' – Kogi residents lament inconvenience of curfewTheCableResidents of Kogi state affected by the curfew declared in some parts of the state say they could not observe prayers at the mosque. Ya...
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11Nov
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Dead, retired teachers, security guards passed Kaduna teachers screening – NLC – Vanguard

VanguardDead, retired teachers, security guards passed Kaduna teachers screening – NLCVanguardThe organised labour has described the recent screening of workers by the Kaduna State Government as a fraud, alleging that those declared successful in the...
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11Nov
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State Governors Storm Kano As Ajimobi’s Son Marries Ganduje’s Daughter – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONState Governors Storm Kano As Ajimobi's Son Marries Ganduje's DaughterCHANNELS TELEVISIONState Governors and dignitaries across the nation were in Kano today, November 10, at the introduction ceremony between Abolaji Ajimobi,...
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11Nov
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Anambra poll: ‘Nobody can rig this election’- Chidoka – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra poll: 'Nobody can rig this election'- ChidokaVanguardLead contender and candidate of the pan-Igbo United Progressive Party (UPP) in the Anambra governorship election, Chief Osita Chidoka has declared that nobody can rig the elec...
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11Nov
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Court faults Lagos in Evans’ murder, illegal firearms case – The Punch

The PunchCourt faults Lagos in Evans' murder, illegal firearms caseThe PunchThe planned arraignment of alleged notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, for the alleged murder of two persons was stalled on Friday, due to the failu...
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10Nov
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Just in: Violence as El-Zakzaky protesters reply police teargas with stones – Vanguard

VanguardJust in: Violence as El-Zakzaky protesters reply police teargas with stonesVanguardA protest march by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja, Friday, turned violent after the protesters replied the teargas shot at them by the...
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10Nov
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Anambra guber: Why Obiano will lose on Nov 18 – Obaze, Obi – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAnambra guber: Why Obiano will lose on Nov 18 – Obaze, ObiDaily Post NigeriaAnambra governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Oseloka Obaze, his running mate, Barr. Alexandra Onyemelukwu and ex-governor, Pet...
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10Nov
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UPDATED: Dino Melaye was warned to stay away from Kabba Day where he was attacked – Community Leaders – Premium Times

Premium TimesUPDATED: Dino Melaye was warned to stay away from Kabba Day where he was attacked – Community LeadersPremium TimesThe last may not have been heard of the Kabba Day drama as traditional rulers and community leaders of the ancient town all...
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10Nov
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Three Corps members arrested for uploading nude pictures of ladies on the Internet – Vanguard

VanguardThree Corps members arrested for uploading nude pictures of ladies on the InternetVanguardAkure—THREE members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, and one other person have been arrested by men of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeri...
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10Nov
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UPDATED: Dino Melaye was warned to stay away from Kabba Day where he was attacked – Community Leaders – Premium Times

Premium TimesUPDATED: Dino Melaye was warned to stay away from Kabba Day where he was attacked – Community LeadersPremium TimesThe last may not have been heard of the Kabba Day drama as traditional rulers and community leaders of the ancient town all...
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10Nov
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Benue leaders declare support for Ortom’s anti-open grazing law – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBenue leaders declare support for Ortom's anti-open grazing lawDaily Post NigeriaThe three main socio-cultural organisations of the people of Benue State have declared their support for their governor, Samuel Ortom, for putting in...
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10Nov
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2 military officers, bank managers remanded in prison – Vanguard

Vanguard2 military officers, bank managers remanded in prisonVanguardABUJA—A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, yesterday, sent two serving military officers and two female bank managers to Kuje Prisons over alleged connivance and stealing ...
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10Nov
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ANAMBRA: Labelling Nwoye a cultist is unfair — Dr. Ekwueme – Vanguard

VanguardANAMBRA: Labelling Nwoye a cultist is unfair — Dr. EkwuemeVanguardDr. Peter Ekwueme, is secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Enugu State. He is a contemporary of Dr. Tony Nwoye, the governorship candidate of the All Progress...
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10Nov
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How ex-FCT Minister’s son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties, EFCC tells court – Vanguard

VanguardHow ex-FCT Minister's son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties, EFCC tells courtVanguardABUJA—The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, narrated before the Federal High Court in Abuja, how Shamsudeen, son of a former Mini...
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10Nov
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It’ll be a tragedy for PDP to rule Nigeria again – Lai Mohammed – Vanguard

VanguardIt'll be a tragedy for PDP to rule Nigeria again – Lai MohammedVanguardPublic relations guru and lawyer, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, in this interview responds to topical issues. Excerpts: By Emmanuel Azi...
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10Nov
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ANAMBRA: Labelling Nwoye a cultist is unfair — Dr. Ekwueme – Vanguard

VanguardANAMBRA: Labelling Nwoye a cultist is unfair — Dr. EkwuemeVanguardDr. Peter Ekwueme, is secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Enugu State. He is a contemporary of Dr. Tony Nwoye, the governorship candidate of the All Progress...
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10Nov
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Senate Passes N222bn Budget For FCT – Leadership Newspapers

The PunchSenate Passes N222bn Budget For FCTLeadership NewspapersFollowing consideration of the Senate Committee on FCT report presented by its chairman, Senator Dino Melaye, Senate yesterday approved N222 .3 billion for 2017 Federal Capital Territory ...
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10Nov
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I don’t need high chiefs’ endorsement to install chiefs —Olubadan – The Punch

The PunchI don't need high chiefs' endorsement to install chiefs —OlubadanThe PunchThe Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has said he does not need the endorsement of the high chiefs before he can confer honorary traditional titles ...
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10Nov
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LITFair needs improved infrastructure —LCCI – Vanguard

VanguardLITFair needs improved infrastructure —LCCIVanguardLAGOS—The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to improve the infrastructure of the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS,venue of the on going Lagos Internation...
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10Nov
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No deadline extension for voluntary asset declaration scheme – Fowler – The Punch

The PunchNo deadline extension for voluntary asset declaration scheme – FowlerThe PunchThe Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, on Thursday called on tax defaulters to take advantage of the Federal Government'...
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10Nov
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Varsity degree not enough to be successful, says Osinbajo – The Punch

The PunchVarsity degree not enough to be successful, says OsinbajoThe PunchVice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerian youths to utilise the productive period of their lives, noting that while time waits for no one, obtaining a degree certifica...
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10Nov
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Obaseki targets 100000-hectare oil palm plantation in 3 years – Vanguard

VanguardObaseki targets 100000-hectare oil palm plantation in 3 yearsVanguardThe Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the goal of his administration is to have 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantation in the state within the next thr...
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10Nov
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Chinese consulate donates motocycles, other equipment to Nigerian Police – Vanguard

VanguardChinese consulate donates motocycles, other equipment to Nigerian PoliceVanguardIn a bid to improve the effectiveness of the Nigerian Police Force, the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in Lagos has donated some equipment to th...
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10Nov
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Anambra Guber: Obiano’s claim about plans to rig election coming from a jittery man – APC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAnambra Guber: Obiano's claim about plans to rig election coming from a jittery man – APCDaily Post NigeriaThe All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that it will not leave anything to chance in its bid to win the November 18 ...
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10Nov
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How ex-FCT Minister’s son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties, EFCC tells court – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperHow ex-FCT Minister's son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties, EFCC tells courtVanguardABUJA– The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, narrated before the Federal High Court in Abuja, how Shamsudeen, son o...
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10Nov
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Military arrest corps members for sending ladies’ nude pictures to internet – Daily Post Nigeria

Independent Newspapers LimitedMilitary arrest corps members for sending ladies' nude pictures to internetDaily Post NigeriaThe men of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeria Army, Akure, Ondo State have arrested four men in Ikaramu Akoko in Akoko N...
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10Nov
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Ease of Doing Business: Ministry spends N700m to develop portal – Vanguard

VanguardEase of Doing Business: Ministry spends N700m to develop portalVanguardThe Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) has spent N700 million to develop an Integrated Automation and Interactive GIS Web Portal to improve `Ease-of-Doing-Busine...
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10Nov
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Trying Times Will End Gradually, Osun Govt Tells Workers – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONTrying Times Will End Gradually, Osun Govt Tells WorkersCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Osun State government has urged workers in the state's tertiary institutions to be patient and handle the current financial situation with care and un...
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09Nov
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Peace Corps wins N2bn human rights suit against police, others, gets N12.5 million compensation – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPeace Corps wins N2bn human rights suit against police, others, gets N12.5 million compensationDaily Post NigeriaThe Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) on Thursday won its N2bn Human Rights Suit instituted against the Inspector-General of P...
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09Nov
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Breaking: Morocco’s admission into ECOWAS ‘ll disintegrate Nigeria – Falana, Akinterinwa – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Morocco's admission into ECOWAS 'll disintegrate Nigeria – Falana, AkinterinwaVanguardABUJA-DISTURBED by the impending admission of Morocco into the Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, critical stakeholders on ...
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09Nov
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FG won’t extend VAIDS deadeline, Fowler tells CITN – Vanguard

VanguardFG won't extend VAIDS deadeline, Fowler tells CITNVanguardThe federal government, yesterday, rejected the call to extend the deadline of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). VAIDS. The scheme is a voluntary self-asses...
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09Nov
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Senate approves $350 million World Bank loan for Ogun State – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSenate approves $350 million World Bank loan for Ogun StateDaily Post NigeriaThe Nigeria Senate has approved the sum of $340 million World Bank loan for Ogun State for development policy operations. The approval followed the report of...
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09Nov
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Nigeria: IGP Appears Before Senate, Refuses to Answer Question – AllAfrica.com

The PunchNigeria: IGP Appears Before Senate, Refuses to Answer QuestionAllAfrica.comhe Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, yesterday appeared before a Senate panel probing the allegations levelled against him by Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, B...
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09Nov
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Senate summons Fashola over alleged $350m diversion – Vanguard

VanguardSenate summons Fashola over alleged $350m diversionVanguardABUJA— THE Senate has summoned Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, over alleged diversion of $350 million from the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, NSI...
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09Nov
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11 shot dead in Plateau, as Police, Army launch manhunt for killers – Vanguard

Vanguard11 shot dead in Plateau, as Police, Army launch manhunt for killersVanguardNo fewer than 11 persons were, Tuesday night, shot dead by gunmen along Rim in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were said to be returning from a...
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09Nov
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Why FG must monitor 2018 budget – Emma Isong – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhy FG must monitor 2018 budget – Emma IsongDaily Post NigeriaAn economist, Dr Emma Gospel Isong has decried the non-full implementation of the 2017 budget. He, therefore, called on the Federal Government to set up monitoring unit t...
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09Nov
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2019 election: PDP speaks on automatic presidential ticket for Atiku – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019 election: PDP speaks on automatic presidential ticket for AtikuDaily Post NigeriaThe People Democratic Party, PDP, has said there will be no automatic ticket for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar should he return to the party. Addressing new...
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09Nov
Featured, General, Thoughts

The Texas Massacre

There was a country, so wrote Chinua Achebe. He was writing about Nigeria but the same description can aptly be applied to the United States of America. It is a great nation, this is not in dispute but it amazes the casual observer that the US portends to always be different. In most cases, this
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09Nov
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NDDC: SGF Clarifies Governing Board Tenure – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersNDDC: SGF Clarifies Governing Board TenureLeadership NewspapersClarification was yesterday made available to the Senate on alleged illegal extension of the present board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate ...
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09Nov
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Gay: ‘Why Bobrisky cannot be jailed’ – Festus Keyamo – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaGay: 'Why Bobrisky cannot be jailed' – Festus KeyamoDaily Post NigeriaFrontline lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Festus Keyamo, has said that Nigerian male Barbie and Snapchat queen, Idris Okuneye, most popularly...
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09Nov
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REVEALED… Why Bobrisky was arrested, imprisoned – Royal News (satire) (press release) (blog)

Royal News (satire) (press release) (blog)REVEALED… Why Bobrisky was arrested, imprisonedRoyal News (satire) (press release) (blog)Nigerian male barbie Bobrisky who was arrested on November 7 has spoken out from prison. In a recent interview granted ...
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09Nov
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JAMB delists 72 CBT centres over attempted rape, extortion – Daily Post Nigeria

AmoréJAMB delists 72 CBT centres over attempted rape, extortionDaily Post NigeriaThe exam body said the affected centres were engaged in various acts of misconduct during the 2017 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examinations held in different parts...
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