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06Aug
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We’re hungry, not getting enough from centre, says Emir of Daura – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperWe're hungry, not getting enough from centre, says Emir of DauraVanguardKATSINA – Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Faruq Umar has on Monday said his people and President Muhammadu Buhari's hometown are hungry and not getting enough...
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06Aug
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Anxiety in Osun APC as Deputy Chairman, 580 other executives dump party – Daily Post Nigeria

The Nation NewspaperAnxiety in Osun APC as Deputy Chairman, 580 other executives dump partyDaily Post NigeriaThere is palpable confusion within the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun state chapter, as the state deputy chairman of the party, Alhaji Az...
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06Aug
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JUST IN: Osinbajo, Senate Leader in closed door meeting – Daily Sun

Daily SunJUST IN: Osinbajo, Senate Leader in closed door meetingDaily SunJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, are currently in a closed door at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan, accompani...
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06Aug
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What EFCC should do to Ekweremadu – Senator Ndume – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWhat EFCC should do to Ekweremadu – Senator NdumeDaily Post NigeriaFormer Senate Leader, Ali Ndume has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to thoroughly deal with the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. ...
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06Aug
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Certificate saga: Adeleke faults arrest of school principal – Daily Sun

Daily SunCertificate saga: Adeleke faults arrest of school principalDaily SunClement Adeyi, Osogbo. Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 22 election in Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has condemned polic...
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06Aug
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Presidency alleges threat to 2019 polls, appeals to NASS to reconvene – Vanguard

VanguardPresidency alleges threat to 2019 polls, appeals to NASS to reconveneVanguardThe Presidency, weekend, raised the alarm over threat to 2019 general elections by National Assembly and appealed to the lawmakers to urgently reconvene to deliberate ...
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06Aug
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EFCC begins investigation of Fayose, wife, others – Vanguard

VanguardEFCC begins investigation of Fayose, wife, othersVanguardLAGOS — STRONG indications emerged, yesterday, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has begun the investigation of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his wif...
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06Aug
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Fight over wife’s inability to pick calls leads to husband’s death – Vanguard

VanguardFight over wife's inability to pick calls leads to husband's deathVanguardBy Evelyn Usman. A member of staff of Lagos State General Hospital, Mr. Olumide Ayeni, was weekend in Lagos Island allegedly stabbed to death by his wife, Damilol...
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06Aug
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Borno turns best, scores highest in Jamb – Vanguard

VanguardBorno turns best, scores highest in JambVanguardThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the names of five candidates with exemplary performance in the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The top five...
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06Aug
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Why Kano’s deputy governor resigned – Daily Trust

Daily TrustWhy Kano's deputy governor resignedDaily TrustThe Kano State Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, on Saturday tendered his letter of resignation to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje amid political crisis. Abubakar's notice of resignation was ...
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06Aug
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Buhari salutes Ray Ekpu at 70 – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineBuhari salutes Ray Ekpu at 70The Eagle OnlinePresident Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Ray Ekpu, who turns 70 on August 6 as well as clocks 45 years working as a journalist and...
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06Aug
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Nigerian Army holds qualifying exams for officers – Premium Times

Premium TimesNigerian Army holds qualifying exams for officersPremium TimesThe Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) said on Sunday that a total of 313 of its officers in the rank of majors and captains across Army formations in the coun...
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06Aug
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Aisha Buhari joins Gambia’s First Lady, Bah-Barrow for her birthday – Vanguard

VanguardAisha Buhari joins Gambia's First Lady, Bah-Barrow for her birthdayVanguardThe Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Sunday joined her Gambia's counterpart, Mrs Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, to celebrate her 44th anniversary in Abuja. ...
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06Aug
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‘Why I Gambled With My Life’ – Imam Who Saved Christians During Plateau Attacks – Information Nigeria

Information Nigeria'Why I Gambled With My Life' – Imam Who Saved Christians During Plateau AttacksInformation NigeriaAbubakar Abdullahi, the Muslim cleric who hid about 300 people, mostly Christians, inside a mosque during the recent Plateau ...
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06Aug
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Shock, as 9 corps members drown in Taraba river while swimming – Vanguard

VanguardShock, as 9 corps members drown in Taraba river while swimmingVanguardSudden increase in the volume of water in River Mayo Celbe, Taraba was responsible for the drowning of nine corps members who were swimming during a picnic party, the police ...
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06Aug
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School testimonial: Sen. Adeleke decries arrest of principal – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSchool testimonial: Sen. Adeleke decries arrest of principalDaily Post NigeriaSenator Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Osun governorship election, has condemned the arrest of the Principal of Ede Musli...
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06Aug
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FAAN condemns invasion of Sokoto airport by crowd of political loyalists – Vanguard

VanguardFAAN condemns invasion of Sokoto airport by crowd of political loyalistsVanguardThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Sunday condemned invasion of the runway of Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto by crowd of politic...
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06Aug
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Apapa congestion: Ambode flags off expansion of Abat truck terminal in Orile – Vanguard

VanguardApapa congestion: Ambode flags off expansion of Abat truck terminal in OrileVanguardTo Explore Another 5,000-Capacity Terminal In Ijanikin …Extends Egan-Agric Road Project To Ayobo, Orders Palliative Work On Ikotun-Ijegun, Others …Inspects ...
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05Aug
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Breaking: Akpabio meets Buhari in London – Vanguard

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBreaking: Akpabio meets Buhari in LondonVanguardSenator Godswill Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom state, is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party and dampen the celebration mood in the PDP headquarters, over the defection o...
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05Aug
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APC lifts Shehu Sani’s suspension from party – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAPC lifts Shehu Sani's suspension from partyDaily Post NigeriaThe National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by its chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has lifted the suspension placed on Senator Shehu S...
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05Aug
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Petrol tanker kills 4 people drinking in a beer parlour – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaPetrol tanker kills 4 people drinking in a beer parlourPulse NigeriaThe four persons, who are yet to be identified by the Police command in Rivers, reportedly died on the spot after the tanker jammed the beer parlour. Published: 2 minutes ...
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05Aug
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Imam who hid Christians during Plateau killings reveals why he ‘gambled with his life’ – TheCable

TheCableImam who hid Christians during Plateau killings reveals why he 'gambled with his life'TheCableAbubakar Abdullahi, the Muslim cleric who hid over 200 people, mostly Christians, inside a mosque during the recent Plateau attack, says six o...
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05Aug
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You restored my hope of a new Nigeria, IBB tells Makarfi – Daily Trust

Daily TrustYou restored my hope of a new Nigeria, IBB tells MakarfiDaily TrustFormer military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said that Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, presidential aspirant and immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of ...
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05Aug
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NUC reportedly suspends 4 courses in OAU including Law – Pulse Nigeria

Pulse NigeriaNUC reportedly suspends 4 courses in OAU including LawPulse NigeriaCandidates who selected any of the courses in the just concluded UTME are urged to change their course or institution. Published: 28 minutes ago , Refreshed: 27 minutes ago...
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05Aug
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John Campbell: Buhari Should Do More Tackling Corruption and Improving Nigerians’ Confidence in His Government – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersJohn Campbell: Buhari Should Do More Tackling Corruption and Improving Nigerians' Confidence in His GovernmentTHISDAY NewspapersA former American Ambassador to Nigeria and the Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies a...
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05Aug
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Babcock Varsity refuses to confirm Chioma’s admission status – The Punch

The PunchBabcock Varsity refuses to confirm Chioma's admission statusThe PunchTofarati Ige. All efforts to obtain the admission status of Davido's girlfriend, Chioma Rowland, from Babcock University have proved abortive. Reports emerged recentl...
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05Aug
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BREAKING: Plateau lawmaker in auto crash, Airforce personnel hospitalised – The Punch

The PunchBREAKING: Plateau lawmaker in auto crash, Airforce personnel hospitalisedThe PunchFriday OLOKOR, Jos. A former Deputy Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Yusuf Gagdi, was on Saturday involved in an auto crash as his vehicle ran into an...
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05Aug
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2019: Atiku to commit 21% of budget to education if elected – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Atiku to commit 21% of budget to education if electedVanguardBy Dirisu Yakubu. ABUJA-Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to devote 21% of federal budget to education if elected President in the 2019 general elec...
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05Aug
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Buhari not materialistic – says Oba Akiolu – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari not materialistic – says Oba AkioluVanguardRilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos on Saturday compared President Muhammadu Buhari with other Nigerian past leaders and delivered a verdict: Buhari is a non-materialistic leader. “If you watch ...
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05Aug
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Akiolu, Oba of Lagos compares Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAkiolu, Oba of Lagos compares Buhari, Obasanjo, JonathanDaily Post NigeriaRilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos on Saturday compared President Muhammadu Buhari with other Nigerian past leaders. “If you watch the life of President Buhari, ...
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04Aug
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Police confirm three persons killed by suspected herdsmen in Plateau community – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPolice confirm three persons killed by suspected herdsmen in Plateau communityDaily Post NigeriaThe Plateau State Police Command on Saturday, confirmed the killing of three persons in Zawra village of Jebbu Miango in Bassa LGA of the ...
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04Aug
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Ortom not yet served impeachment notice – Ugba – Vanguard

VanguardOrtom not yet served impeachment notice – UgbaVanguardThe new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mr. Titus Ugba, has said that the Governor of Benue State, Mr Samuel Ortom, is yet to be served an impeachment notice, adding that the...
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04Aug
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Ibori: A political tactician turns 60 – Vanguard

VanguardIbori: A political tactician turns 60VanguardBy Abel Oshevire. Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the ebullient Urhobo man who superintended over the affairs of Delta State as governor between 1999 and 2007, strides today into the sexagenarian club as ...
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04Aug
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When failures overshadow important achievements – Vanguard

VanguardWhen failures overshadow important achievementsVanguardBy Frisky Larr. Unlike haters of President Muhammadu Buhari, I will not relent in stressing the reality that his ascension to the Presidency truly saved the nation from imminent collapse in...
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04Aug
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When Enugu Shut Down in Solidarity with Ekweremadu – Vanguard

VanguardWhen Enugu Shut Down in Solidarity with EkweremaduVanguardBy Elder Magnus Nsofor. Penultimate Friday, Ndigbo resident in Enugu, made a very loud statement of their grievances over the travails of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekwerem...
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04Aug
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Air Force kills Zamfara bandits in air attack – Vanguard

VanguardAir Force kills Zamfara bandits in air attackVanguardTHE Nigerian Air Force, Friday, said its newly deployed combat aircraft in Zamfara State have recorded huge success by killing several armed bandits in the state in the last three days. Niger...
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04Aug
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2019: Senator Nyako urges Adamawa people not to waste votes on APC – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: Senator Nyako urges Adamawa people not to waste votes on APCDaily Post NigeriaSenator Abdullaziz Nyako representing Adamawa Central Senatorial district has called on the electorate in Adamawa State not to waste votes on the ruli...
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04Aug
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Prostitutes threaten to starve policemen of sex over incessant arrests – The Punch

The PunchProstitutes threaten to starve policemen of sex over incessant arrestsThe PunchTony Okafor, Awka. Sex workers in Anambra State have threatened to starve policemen who patronise them over alleged harassment and arrest of their colleagues in maj...
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04Aug
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EFCC goes after JAMB officials over N8bn scam – Daily Trust

Daily TrustEFCC goes after JAMB officials over N8bn scamDaily TrustOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are going after some senior staff of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) who were fingered in the loss...
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04Aug
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Police seized my passport, after my life, Melaye alleges – The Punch

The PunchPolice seized my passport, after my life, Melaye allegesThe PunchLeke Baiyewu, Abuja. The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to release his passport as ordered by a ...
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04Aug
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Court denies ex-Bayelsa security adviser standing trial for rape bail – The Nation Newspaper

Independent Newspapers LimitedCourt denies ex-Bayelsa security adviser standing trial for rape bailThe Nation NewspaperThe Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa, yesterday, refused to grant an application for bail filed by Chief Richard Perekeme ...
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04Aug
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I believe in Buhari’s good intentions to better the lots of Nigerians, Ndigbo – Okonkwo – Vanguard

VanguardI believe in Buhari's good intentions to better the lots of Nigerians, Ndigbo – OkonkwoVanguardNollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has blast those who criticized him for supporting President Buhari saying that he believes in Buhari's goo...
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04Aug
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Flood kills one, destroys 40 houses in Kano – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineFlood kills one, destroys 40 houses in KanoThe Eagle OnlineThe down pour which started around 4:00 p.m and lasted for four hours, also destroyed properties worth millions of Naira. By The Eagle Online On Aug 3, 2018. Share. A heavy rain...
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04Aug
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Ekiti guber: PDP candidate Eleka files 700-page petition – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaEkiti guber: PDP candidate Eleka files 700-page petitionDaily Post NigeriaThe governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the July 14 election in Ekiti, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka late on Friday filed a 700-page p...
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04Aug
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How ‘cabal in presidency is shopping for court order to impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu’ – PDP – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaHow 'cabal in presidency is shopping for court order to impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu' – PDPDaily Post NigeriaThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday, accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government ...
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04Aug
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TCN recovers 693 containers of power equipment dumped at ports for 15 years – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaTCN recovers 693 containers of power equipment dumped at ports for 15 yearsDaily Post NigeriaThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has recovered more than 693 containers of power equipment abandoned at ports due to tariff. Usman M...
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04Aug
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Ambode approves recruitment of 2200 teachers – Vanguard

VanguardAmbode approves recruitment of 2200 teachersVanguardLagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday approved the recruitment of additional 1200 teachers for the Junior and Senior Secondary schools in the State. teachers. The Governor, at t...
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04Aug
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Prophet Abam murdered in Port Harcourt – Vanguard

VanguardProphet Abam murdered in Port HarcourtVanguardBy Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – FLAMBOYANT man of God, Prophet Thankgod Abam has been reported assassinated in his Port Harcourt, Rivers state, residence. Prophet Abam Abam was said to have be...
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04Aug
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Nigeria’s power generation hits 7000 mega watts — Fashola – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigeria's power generation hits 7000 mega watts — FasholaDaily Post NigeriaMinister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said Nigeria's current power generation has reached 7000 Mega Watts. Fashola said this o...
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04Aug
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Nigerian development tragedy, the affliction of image deficit and the way out – TheCable

TheCableNigerian development tragedy, the affliction of image deficit and the way outTheCableAs headlines heralding horrific events like persistent gruesome murders of civilians by herdsmen militia; unending suicide bombing by religious insurgents like...
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04Aug
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NAF kills several bandits as operation records successes in Zamfara – Daily Trust

Daily TrustNAF kills several bandits as operation records successes in ZamfaraDaily TrustThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) combat aircraft yesterday killed several armed bandits during air attacks near Mashema Village and at another location 4km Southeast o...
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03Aug
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2019: Osinbajo, Obasanjo, others highlight need for women participation in politics – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria2019: Osinbajo, Obasanjo, others highlight need for women participation in politicsDaily Post NigeriaDolapo Osinbajo, wive of the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as well as former President Olusegun Obasanjo's wife, Tola; and ...
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03Aug
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EFCC: Ekweremadu was neither interrogated nor presented with fresh ‘facts’ – Spokesman – Vanguard

VanguardEFCC: Ekweremadu was neither interrogated nor presented with fresh 'facts' – SpokesmanVanguardBy Anthony Ogbonna. Mr. Uche Anichukwu, Special Adviser (Media) to the Deputy President of the Senate, Professor Ike Ekweremadu, has debunke...
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03Aug
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Asaba 2018: Thousands Escape Death As ‘Substandard’ Overhead Water Tank Collapses – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comAsaba 2018: Thousands Escape Death As 'Substandard' Overhead Water Tank CollapsesSaharaReporters.comThousands of athletes and spectators on Thursday narrowly escaped death following the collapse of a substandard overhead wate...
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03Aug
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Soyinka: Obasanjo Knelt Down For Atiku In 2003​ – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comSoyinka: Obasanjo Knelt Down For Atiku In 2003​SaharaReporters.comFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo knelt down for then Vice President Atiku Abubakar in his desperate bid to secure the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ...
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03Aug
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166 Libya returnees arrive Nigeria – Vanguard

Vanguard166 Libya returnees arrive NigeriaVanguard…as figure rises to 643 in 5 weeks. By Bose Adelaja A total number of 166 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Libya , has arrived Lagos aboard a Libyan Airlines with registration number 5A-DMG lan...
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03Aug
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‘PMB, Senate face-off: PDP desperate to impeach Buhari’ – Vanguard

Vanguard'PMB, Senate face-off: PDP desperate to impeach Buhari'VanguardBy Bashir Bello KATSINA – The flag bearer of the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC in the upcoming Katsina North Senatorial districts bye election, Hon. Ahmed Ba...
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03Aug
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Store keeper stabs boss dead over one-year unpaid salary – Vanguard

VanguardStore keeper stabs boss dead over one-year unpaid salaryVanguardBy Dayo Johnson. Akure—A 42-year-old assistant store keeper with the Ondo Multipurpose Cooperative Union, Ondo town, Ondo State, Adewale Adegoroye, yesterday, explained that he s...
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03Aug
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Sen. Adeleke’s certificate: Police arrest school Principal – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineSen. Adeleke's certificate: Police arrest school PrincipalThe Eagle OnlineOperatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos State have arrested the Principal of Ede Muslim High School, Ede, Osun ...
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03Aug
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FG set to increase NYSC members’ allowance – DG – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineFG set to increase NYSC members' allowance – DGThe Eagle OnlineThis was disclosed by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Suleiman Kazaure, on Thursday during the inspection of the Orientation Camp in Abuja. By The ...
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03Aug
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Zakzaky: Court adjourns suit against Kaduna govt to October 4 – Naija247news

Naija247newsZakzaky: Court adjourns suit against Kaduna govt to October 4Naija247newsA Kaduna state High Court has again adjourned the case of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky to October 4, 2018. Counsel to Zakzak...
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03Aug
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APC stung by bees that swarm around PDP – Daily Sun

Daily SunAPC stung by bees that swarm around PDPDaily SunWith what is happening in the APC at present, it is obvious that the same bees that swarm around the PDP and stung it in 2015 have bitten APC today. Onuoha Ukeh. On June 12, 2015, I published an ...
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03Aug
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DSS bows to pressure, arraigns journalist detained since 2016 – Vanguard

VanguardDSS bows to pressure, arraigns journalist detained since 2016VanguardAbuja—The Department of State Services, DSS, yesterday arraigned Jones Abiri, a journalist who has been in its custody since 2016, at a magistrate court in Abuja. Abiri, pub...
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03Aug
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PROJECTS: FG to refund N489bn to 21 states – Vanguard

VanguardPROJECTS: FG to refund N489bn to 21 statesVanguardBy Vincent Ujumadu. AWKA—TWENTY one states of the federation are to benefit from the N489bn refund approved by the Senate for states that used their resources to execute federal projects in th...
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03Aug
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FG defends $823m Abuja light rail project – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineFG defends $823m Abuja light rail projectThe Eagle OnlineThe Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who took journalists on a tour of the rail project in Abuja, said contrary to misconception by critics, the project w...
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03Aug
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APC, Ebonyi govt fight over use of stadium for rally – Vanguard

VanguardAPC, Ebonyi govt fight over use of stadium for rallyVanguardBy Peter Okutu. ABAKALIKI—EBONYI State government and the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday took different stands over the planned usage of the Abakaliki Township Stadium by ...
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03Aug
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FG generates N1.4tn from operating surplus in 11 years – The Punch

The PunchFG generates N1.4tn from operating surplus in 11 yearsThe PunchEverest Amaefule, Abuja. More than N1.4tn has accrued to the Federal Government through the payment of operating surplus by Ministries, Departments and Agencies since the enactment...
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03Aug
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Ekiti workers issue strike threat to Fayose – The Punch

The PunchEkiti workers issue strike threat to FayoseThe PunchKamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti. The Nigeria Labour Congress in Ekiti State on Thursday threatened to embark on strike, if Governor Ayodele Fayose failed to pay them two months' salaries a...
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03Aug
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GRIDLOCK: Apapa corridor of Lagos-Ibadan rail project begins next week – FG – Vanguard

VanguardGRIDLOCK: Apapa corridor of Lagos-Ibadan rail project begins next week – FGVanguardBy Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsuru Olowoopejo LAGOS — THE Federal Government, yesterday, assured that work on the Apapa corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Rail pro...
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03Aug
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Details of Buhari’s meeting with security chiefs on Thursday emerge – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDetails of Buhari's meeting with security chiefs on Thursday emergeDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, met with service chiefs at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, dwe...
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03Aug
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SSGs in APC-controlled states meet in Ogun – The Punch

The PunchSSGs in APC-controlled states meet in OgunThe PunchThe 7th Quarterly Meeting of the Secretaries to the Governments of the All Progressive Congress-controlled states commenced in Abeokuta on Thursday with a focus on enhancing policy implementat...
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03Aug
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Amaechi visits Ambode, says Apapa ports phase of Lagos-Ibadan rail project takes off next week – Vanguard

VanguardAmaechi visits Ambode, says Apapa ports phase of Lagos-Ibadan rail project takes off next weekVanguardMovement of Cargo By Rail Will Reduce Traffic Congestion- Gov …Commends FG's Approval For Reconstruction Of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Min...
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03Aug
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FG spends N49bn on school feeding programme – Vanguard

VanguardFG spends N49bn on school feeding programmeVanguardSuspends Benue, Niger officials for fraud. By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THE Federal Government on Thursday said that it has spent N49 billion on feeding of pupils in public primary schools ...
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03Aug
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Police withdraws Madumere’s security personnel – Vanguard

VanguardPolice withdraws Madumere's security personnelVanguardThe travails of Prince Eze Madumere took a dangerous slide Thursday, as the Imo State Police Command has reportedly withdrawn its personnel guarding him. Confirming the latest developmen...
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03Aug
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CUPP inaugurates a 17-Man Steering Committee – Vanguard

VanguardCUPP inaugurates a 17-Man Steering CommitteeVanguardUnveils secretariat in Abuja By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA-In furtherance of its determination to forge a common front ahead of the 2019 elections, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on...
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02Aug
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Buhari meets security chiefs over killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, others – Premium Times

Premium TimesBuhari meets security chiefs over killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, othersPremium TimesPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs and the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, at the President...
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02Aug
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I’ve not resigned from Buhari’s cabinet-Mama Taraba – Daily Trust

Daily TrustI've not resigned from Buhari's cabinet-Mama TarabaDaily TrustThe Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, has said she has not resigned from president Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet. There wer...
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02Aug
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Shehu Sani’s suspension a political gimmick, senator still our member – APC Ward – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaShehu Sani's suspension a political gimmick, senator still our member – APC WardDaily Post NigeriaThe All Progressives Congress, APC, Ward 6, Tudun Wada, Kaduna has described the alleged suspension of Senator Shehu Sani, represe...
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02Aug
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Defection: APC on ‘autocorrect’, says Kogi gov, Bello – The Punch

The PunchDefection: APC on 'autocorrect', says Kogi gov, BelloThe PunchGbenga Odogun, Lokoja. The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has referred to the gale of defection from the All Progressives Congress as an “autocorrect” system, saying...
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02Aug
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Police parade alleged killers of former Katsina commissioner, 35 Zamfara bandits – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPolice parade alleged killers of former Katsina commissioner, 35 Zamfara banditsDaily Post NigeriaThe Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday paraded eight members of a robbery gang who killed a former Commissioner for Educati...
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02Aug
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APC appoints Nobena Ag. spokesperson – Daily Sun

Daily SunAPC appoints Nobena Ag. spokespersonDaily SunRomanus Ugwu, Abuja. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rose from several hours of meeting approving the appointment of Yekini Nabena as acting National Publ...
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02Aug
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Buhari approves N73bn road project for Lagos, okays Dangote as contractor – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari approves N73bn road project for Lagos, okays Dangote as contractorDaily Post NigeriaThe Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N72.9billion for the reconstruction of the road from Apapa to the toll gate on Lagos-...
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02Aug
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Saraki, Ahmed, other decampees political butterflies — Isa Aremu – Vanguard

VanguardSaraki, Ahmed, other decampees political butterflies — Isa AremuVanguardBy Chris Ochayi. ABUJA—General Secretary of the National Union of Textiles and Garment Workers of Nigeria, NUTGWN, Comrade Issa Aremu, has taken a swipe at some politic...
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02Aug
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Dokubo drums N/Delta support for Buhari’s re-election – Daily Trust

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Suspected herdsmen attack Edo farmer – The Punch

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Police arrest 8 suspects over kidnappings, armed robbery along Abuja, Kaduna, Kano highways – Daily Post Nigeria

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TRENDING: Presidential aspirant under fire for saying she’s not a feminist – TheCable

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Court orders arrest of INEC Chairman – Pulse Nigeria

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How Saraki, others made Buhari ‘defect’ to London – Omokri reacts to President’s holiday trip – Daily Post Nigeria

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Ekiti vigilante leader, others allegedly torture man to death, attempt to bury him secretly – The Punch

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A-Court clears coast for NASS to re-order 2019 election sequence – Vanguard

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2019: What will happen if Igbos fail to support Buhari – Kenneth Okonkwo [VIDEO] – Daily Post Nigeria

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CAN protests Adamawa killings – Daily Sun

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