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18Oct

Makarfi reveals why Jonathan lost 2015 presidential election – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMMakarfi reveals why Jonathan lost 2015 presidential electionNAIJ.COMSenator Ahmed Makarfi has revealed why former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the presidential election in 2015. Channels reports that M...

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18Oct

Buhari to governors: How can you sleep without paying workers? – Vanguard

Fellow PressBuhari to governors: How can you sleep without paying workers?VanguardPresident Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja expressed concern on the growing complaints and agitations by workers in states over unpaid salaries and allowances, in spite ...

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18Oct

Greatest challenge facing black man is laziness – Oyedepo – The Punch

The PunchGreatest challenge facing black man is laziness – OyedepoThe PunchPresiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Dr. David Oyedepo, has challenged academicians to 'stop being merely bookish and start grooming thinkers'. Oyede...

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18Oct

Saraki speaks on Buhari’s alleged call on World Bank to focus on Northern Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSaraki speaks on Buhari's alleged call on World Bank to focus on Northern NigeriaDaily Post NigeriaSenate president, Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerians not to berate President Muhammadu Buhari over his call on World bank to focus...

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18Oct

FG releases names of foreign hospitals involved in organ trafficking – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFG releases names of foreign hospitals involved in organ traffickingNAIJ.COMThe federal government has alerted Nigerian traveling abroad about the rising cases of illegal organ harvesting by some foreign hospitals. READ ALSO: Justice Nyako thre...

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18Oct

I was in PDP before, but not now, God forbid – Obasanjo – Vanguard

VanguardI was in PDP before, but not now, God forbid – ObasanjoVanguardABEOKUTA – The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun got messier on Tuesday as the National Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Marka...

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18Oct

Kwara residents accuse police of selling detainees to ritualists for N80k each – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMKwara residents accuse police of selling detainees to ritualists for N80k eachNAIJ.COMLawan Ado who is the commissioner of police in Kwara state has announced the redeployment of some officers at the Adewole Police Division in Ilorin, the state...

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18Oct

Corps member shot dead by gunmen in Owerri – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaCorps member shot dead by gunmen in OwerriDaily Post NigeriaA serving member of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Ekene Uwaoma Martins was on Monday killed by some unknown gunmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The 23-year-ol...

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18Oct

I can’t continue to stay alone, 87-year-old lawyer defends wedding – The Punch

The PunchI can't continue to stay alone, 87-year-old lawyer defends weddingThe PunchAn 87-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker, Senator Cyrus Nunieh, said he decided to marry another wife because he was alone and needed a companion. Nunieh officiall...

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18Oct

MDAs must obey NASS resolutions or forfeit budget – Dogara – Vanguard

THISDAY NewspapersMDAs must obey NASS resolutions or forfeit budget – DogaraVanguardABUJA — Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has warned that any of the government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, that disrespects t...

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18Oct

Biafra: Ozekhome reveals what complicated Nnamdi Kanu’s case – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: Ozekhome reveals what complicated Nnamdi Kanu's caseDaily Post NigeriaA Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, has said the invasion of the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kan...

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18Oct

Military arrests 40 suspects in Lagos, Ogun – Vanguard

VanguardMilitary arrests 40 suspects in Lagos, OgunVanguard'The exercises was launched by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the army said in a statement by the 81 Division spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu in Lagos. According to hi...

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18Oct

Hoodlums ‘invade’ dump as police destroy N50m narcotics in Lagos – The Punch

The PunchHoodlums 'invade' dump as police destroy N50m narcotics in LagosThe PunchA mild drama ensued on Tuesday as some hoodlums, aka area boys, stormed the Olusosun Dumpsite, Ojota, Lagos, where security agents, led by the state Acting Commis...

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18Oct

PDP Chair: Adedoja Visits Obasanjo – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersPDP Chair: Adedoja Visits ObasanjoLeadership NewspapersFormer minister of sports and aspirant for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has paid homage to former President Oluse...

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18Oct

Biafra: When South-East, South-South govs asked God for forgiveness – Vanguard

VanguardBiafra: When South-East, South-South govs asked God for forgivenessVanguardDUE to perceived marginalisation of the South-East and South-South regions, their governors now seek for solutions not only politically but also spiritually. South-East ...

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18Oct

Ayomike for burial November – Vanguard

Ayomike for burial NovemberVanguardWARRI— RENOWNED historian and Itsekiri leader of thought, Pa J.O.S Ayomike, who passed on October 4, will be buried in November 2017 in Warri, Delta State. A statement released yesterday by the Itsekiri Leaders of T...

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18Oct

External Reserves Hit 3-year High at $33.112 Billion – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersExternal Reserves Hit 3-year High at $33.112 BillionTHISDAY NewspapersNigeria's external reserves has risen to a three-year high of $33.112 billion as of October 12, according to figure obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria&#3...

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18Oct

UNILORIN student dies 3 days to graduation – Vanguard

VanguardUNILORIN student dies 3 days to graduationVanguardILORIN—Miss Taofiqah Oloriegbe of Faculty of Engineering, University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, billed to graduate as a Second Class Upper student in the forthcoming 33rd convocation of the institut...

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18Oct

Southwest PDP: Survival schemes – Vanguard

VanguardSouthwest PDP: Survival schemesVanguardSouthwest leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have plans to survive intrigues being set against them. By Gbenga Oke. GIVEN his position as the only Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governor in the So...

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18Oct

Assembly okays Obaseki’s N2.3b loan – The Nation Newspaper

VanguardAssembly okays Obaseki's N2.3b loanThe Nation NewspaperLawmakers in Edo State House of Assembly have approved Governor Godwin Obaseki's request to secure a loan of N2.3 billion from Bank of Industry (BoI), to buy buses for Edo City Tran...

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18Oct

Why another attempt at power devolution may fail – Saraki – Vanguard

VanguardWhy another attempt at power devolution may fail – SarakiVanguardThe President of the Senate has disclosed that overheating discuss on the devolution of power might stall another attempt to get it passed in the Constitution Amendment process....

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18Oct

Nigerian Navy begins recruitment of graduates – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian Navy begins recruitment of graduatesDaily Post NigeriaHe said applicants must be Nigerians by birth, should possess a minimum of second class upper division for first degree holders and upper credit for HND holders. “Male a...

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18Oct

Jonathan issues warning over PDP national chairman – Daily Post Nigeria

Ripples NigeriaJonathan issues warning over PDP national chairmanDaily Post NigeriaFormer President, Goodluck Jonathan, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members not to make the mistake of making wrong choice of National Working Committee (...

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18Oct

Police has declared Davido free —Lawyer – Vanguard

VanguardPolice has declared Davido free —LawyerVanguardFOLLOWING the recent turn out of events which almost ruined the reputation of young nigerian pop star, davido, his legal counsel, mr bobo f. ajudua, has revealed that the aye crooner is free to g...

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18Oct

Ooni Decries High Rate Of Child Marriage – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONOoni Decries High Rate Of Child MarriageCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has decried the high rate of early child marriage and all forms of challenges confronting the Nigerian child in the society. Oba Adeyey...

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18Oct

Freemasonry places premium on charity —Taiga – Vanguard

VanguardFreemasonry places premium on charity —TaigaVanguardOlorogun Moses Taiga is the District Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Freemasonry, Nigeria. He speaks on the activities of the organisation at its 300 years anniversary of the United Grand Lod...

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18Oct

Int’l Day for Poverty Eradication: Obaseki calls for global consensus on strategy – Vanguard

VanguardInt'l Day for Poverty Eradication: Obaseki calls for global consensus on strategyVanguardThe Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday called on world leaders to adopt a common strategy to end poverty in all parts of the world. O...

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18Oct

2019: Ortom begs Buhari to contest again – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Ortom begs Buhari to contest againVanguardABUJA – GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to contest for the 2019 presidential election. Governors' forum delegation meets Pres. Buhari. Governo...

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18Oct

Amaka, Billionaire Kidnapper’s Girlfriend Disowns Lawyer, Police Never Abused Her Sexually – The Streetjournal

The StreetjournalAmaka, Billionaire Kidnapper's Girlfriend Disowns Lawyer, Police Never Abused Her SexuallyThe StreetjournalAmaka Offor, one of the alleged girlfriends of kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, has accused Eva...

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18Oct

Osun Govt expresses confidence in LAUTECH Council as Workers suspends strike – Vanguard

The PunchOsun Govt expresses confidence in LAUTECH Council as Workers suspends strikeVanguardOsun State government has expressed confidence in the governing council and workers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, follo...

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17Oct

Fani-Kayode calls for discourse on Nigerian unity – The News

The NewsFani-Kayode calls for discourse on Nigerian unityThe NewsMr Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has called for a national discourse and devolution of power to regions, saying it is the only way to guarantee a united and indivisible Ni...

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17Oct

Fani-Kayode calls for discourse on Nigerian unity – The News

The NewsFani-Kayode calls for discourse on Nigerian unityThe NewsMr Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has called for a national discourse and devolution of power to regions, saying it is the only way to guarantee a united and indivisible Ni...

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17Oct

Anambra poll: INEC to publish voters’ list Wednesday – The Punch

The PunchAnambra poll: INEC to publish voters' list WednesdayThe PunchThe Independent National Electoral Commission has said it would publish the official register of voters for the November 18 governorship election in Anambra state on Wednesday. T...

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17Oct

Stop flaunting wealth on social media – Dolapo Badmus – The Punch

The PunchStop flaunting wealth on social media – Dolapo BadmusThe PunchThe spokesperson for the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, which supervises Ogun and Lagos police commands, SP Dolapo Badmus, has advised Nigerians to stop flaunting their wealth on ...

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17Oct

Stop flaunting wealth on social media – Dolapo Badmus – The Punch

The PunchStop flaunting wealth on social media – Dolapo BadmusThe PunchThe spokesperson for the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, which supervises Ogun and Lagos police commands, SP Dolapo Badmus, has advised Nigerians to stop flaunting their wealth on ...

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17Oct

Pandemonium in Ondo over deadly vaccine allegedly administered by unknown military men – Daily Post Nigeria

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPandemonium in Ondo over deadly vaccine allegedly administered by unknown military menDaily Post NigeriaPandemonium enveloped Akure and other parts of Ondo state on Tuesday as parents stormed both Primary and Secondary schools to wit...

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17Oct

Civil Defence deploys drones to fight pipeline vandalism – Vanguard

Vanguard Civil Defence deploys drones to fight pipeline vandalismVanguardABUJA – The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC said it is deploying drones to halt the incessant cases of pipeline vandalism in the creeks of Niger Delta. Delivery...

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17Oct

Civil Defence deploys drones to fight pipeline vandalism – Vanguard

Vanguard Civil Defence deploys drones to fight pipeline vandalismVanguardABUJA – The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC said it is deploying drones to halt the incessant cases of pipeline vandalism in the creeks of Niger Delta. Delivery...

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17Oct

Monkeypox: Parents Withdraw Their Children From Schools In Rivers – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comMonkeypox: Parents Withdraw Their Children From Schools In RiversSaharaReporters.comThere was panic and confusion in primary and secondary schools in Port Harcourt this morning when parents and guardians stormed the schools to withdr...

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17Oct

Ortom Meets PMB, Calls For Miyetti Allah’s Leader Arrest – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersOrtom Meets PMB, Calls For Miyetti Allah's Leader ArrestLeadership NewspapersFollowing threats by the leadership of Miyetti Allah that they would mobilise their members to resist the anti- open grazing law, Benue State governor...

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17Oct

Senate pushes for free, compulsory education for Nigerians – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSenate pushes for free, compulsory education for NigeriansDaily Post NigeriaNigeria Senate on Tuesday pushed strongly for free and compulsory education for citizens at all levels. In a sponsored motion by Senator Ali Wakili (Bauchi So...

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17Oct

Senate pushes for free, compulsory education for Nigerians – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSenate pushes for free, compulsory education for NigeriansDaily Post NigeriaNigeria Senate on Tuesday pushed strongly for free and compulsory education for citizens at all levels. In a sponsored motion by Senator Ali Wakili (Bauchi So...

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17Oct

Sokoto halves children out of school – Daily Trust

Daily TrustSokoto halves children out of schoolDaily TrustOutgoing UNICEF Chief of Field Office for Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, Muhammad Mohuiddin, Tuesday disclosed that the number of children out of school in Sokoto has dropped from 69 percent ...

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17Oct

Sokoto halves children out of school – Daily Trust

Daily TrustSokoto halves children out of schoolDaily TrustOutgoing UNICEF Chief of Field Office for Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, Muhammad Mohuiddin, Tuesday disclosed that the number of children out of school in Sokoto has dropped from 69 percent ...

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17Oct

Advance fee fraud: Bishop remanded in prison – Vanguard

VanguardAdvance fee fraud: Bishop remanded in prisonVanguardA notorious free fraud syndicate in Enugu metropolis has been remanded in prison custody for various free fraud crimes and conspiracy. Prison. The notorious syndicate identified as Bishop Gini...

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17Oct

Advance fee fraud: Bishop remanded in prison – Vanguard

VanguardAdvance fee fraud: Bishop remanded in prisonVanguardA notorious free fraud syndicate in Enugu metropolis has been remanded in prison custody for various free fraud crimes and conspiracy. Prison. The notorious syndicate identified as Bishop Gini...

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17Oct

Pandemonium in Ondo as parents withdraw wards over alleged forced immunization by Army – Vanguard

VanguardPandemonium in Ondo as parents withdraw wards over alleged forced immunization by ArmyVanguardPandemonium reigned supreme across Ondo state yesterday as parents trooped to schools following reports of forced imunisation by some soldiers against...

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17Oct

Pandemonium in Ondo as parents withdraw wards over alleged forced immunization by Army – Vanguard

VanguardPandemonium in Ondo as parents withdraw wards over alleged forced immunization by ArmyVanguardPandemonium reigned supreme across Ondo state yesterday as parents trooped to schools following reports of forced imunisation by some soldiers against...

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17Oct

Anambra is broken and needs to be fixed – Obaze – Vanguard

SundiataPostAnambra is broken and needs to be fixed – ObazeVanguardAwka- THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the November 18 election in Anambra State, Mr. Oseloka Obaze yesterday described the state as broken and the...

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17Oct

Over 500 residents benefit from NYSC free medical services – The Nation Newspaper

Over 500 residents benefit from NYSC free medical servicesThe Nation NewspaperThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has provided free medical services to over 500 residents of Akun Development Area of Nasarawa State, the state Coordinator, Mrs. Zaina...

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17Oct

WAEC Commends Osun Govt For Prompt Payment Of Exam Fee – CHANNELS TELEVISION

The Eagle OnlineWAEC Commends Osun Govt For Prompt Payment Of Exam FeeCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe West African Examination Council (WAEC) has commended Osun State government for the prompt payment of examination fee for students in the public schools across...

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17Oct

Alleged N864m graft: Ill-health stalls ex- FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed’s trial – Vanguard

VanguardAlleged N864m graft: Ill-health stalls ex- FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed's trialVanguardAbuja – The trial of former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed was on Tuesday stalled in an FCT High Court Gudu, due to ill-health. The defendant was not in co...

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17Oct

After Drinking Holy Communion Wine in Priest’s House, Kidnappers Doze Off – The Streetjournal

Naija NewsAfter Drinking Holy Communion Wine in Priest's House, Kidnappers Doze OffThe StreetjournalKidnappers in Ebonyi State met an unusual ordeal in the hands of a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Timothy Nwanja, when after abducting him drank the wine...

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17Oct

Buhari, AGF react to suit seeking Magu’s removal as EFCC boss – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari, AGF react to suit seeking Magu's removal as EFCC bossVanguardABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, have reacted to an application seeking the removal of the Economic and Financia...

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17Oct

Kachikwu speaks on fire outbreak at Abuja home – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMKachikwu speaks on fire outbreak at Abuja homeNAIJ.COMIbe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum, has spoken out concerning the fire incident which occurred at his Abuja home on Monday, October 16, Premium Times reports. The minister confirm...

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17Oct

President Buhari has delivered – Bello Sokoto – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPresident Buhari has delivered – Bello SokotoDaily Post NigeriaMalam Aminu Bello Sokoto, northern leader and founder of Talk To 100 Projects, has stated that it was wicked to describe President Muhammadu Buhari as a sectional leader...

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17Oct

Southwest PDP chieftains meet, reveal agenda ahead of national convention – Daily Post Nigeria

TODAY.NGSouthwest PDP chieftains meet, reveal agenda ahead of national conventionDaily Post NigeriaChieftains of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in the Southwest met in Lagos on Monday. The meeting centred on the forthcoming

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17Oct

Final year student of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University dies after a snake bit her – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMFinal year student of Umaru Musa Yar'adua University dies after a snake bit herNAIJ.COMA final year student named Zainab Umar, of Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Kastina has died from snake bite. NAIJ.com gathered that late Zainab was o...

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17Oct

SARS an armed gang of APC – Rivers government – Daily Post Nigeria

SundiataPostSARS an armed gang of APC – Rivers governmentDaily Post NigeriaThe Rivers State Government has said it was not helpless in its continuous call for the redeployment of the Commander of the Special Anti Robbery Squad in the State, CSP Akin ...

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17Oct

Press release: Governor Nyesom Wike meets Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaPress release: Governor Nyesom Wike meets Cristiano Ronaldo in Real MadridInformation NigeriaThe process for the setting up of a Real Madrid Academy in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday toured training facilities of Real M...

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17Oct

106 criminals arrested, 26 guns recovered in ‘Python Dance’ –Army – The Punch

The Punch106 criminals arrested, 26 guns recovered in 'Python Dance' –ArmyThe PunchThe Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troops arrested 106 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cult members during the just concluded Operation Python D...

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17Oct

PDP chairmanship: Prof Adeniran visits IBB – Vanguard

VanguardPDP chairmanship: Prof Adeniran visits IBBVanguardMinna — Former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran, has moved his campaign train to the residence of former Military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida (retd), to solicit his support...

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17Oct

NGO undertakes to create 124 entrepreneurs in A’Ibom annually – Vanguard

VanguardNGO undertakes to create 124 entrepreneurs in A'Ibom annuallyVanguardUYO — A nongovernmental organization under the aegis of 'Alert Nigeria' has concluded plans to produce 124 young entrepreneurs and leaders annually across the 31...

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17Oct

Governor’s Cup 2nd leg: Nigerians fail first round tests – Daily Trust

Daily TrustGovernor's Cup 2nd leg: Nigerians fail first round testsDaily TrustNone of the Nigerian players in action in the first round of the Main Draws of the second leg (Futures 5) in the ongoing 17th Governor's Cup Lagos Tennis Championship...

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17Oct

Kogi to implement no-work no-pay policy – Vanguard

VanguardKogi to implement no-work no-pay policyVanguardABUJA—GOVERNOR Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, yesterday, said he will implement the Federal Government's no-work no-pay policy, stating that only “political civil servants” were on strike, a...

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17Oct

Kaduna govt pays pensioners N17bn, N4bn death benefits – Vanguard

VanguardKaduna govt pays pensioners N17bn, N4bn death benefitsVanguardKaduna—Kaduna State government has paid more than N17 billion in pensions to retirees and N4.11bn in gratuity and death benefits to 1,654 persons in the state civil service. El-Ruf...

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17Oct

Cameroonian gendarmes invade Nigerian community, injure six – Vanguard

VanguardCameroonian gendarmes invade Nigerian community, injure sixVanguardThe police in Cross River on Monday said that six residents of Danare community in Boki Local Government Area were shot by gendarmes from Bodam community during an invasion on t...

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17Oct

N120bn bribery allegation: Court declines to order Misau’s arrest – Vanguard

VanguardN120bn bribery allegation: Court declines to order Misau's arrestVanguardABUJA – The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Monday, failed to persuade the Chief Judge of the Federal Capita...

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17Oct

Davido’s father breaks silence on his rumoured governorship ambition in Osun – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDavido's father breaks silence on his rumoured governorship ambition in OsunNAIJ.COMThe father of popular musician, Davido, Deji Adeleke, has broken silence on his rumoured governorship ambition ahead of the Osun election next year. Premium...

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17Oct

Atiku: Buhari’s govt continues offensive against ex-VP as FIRS seals Intels office – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaAtiku: Buhari's govt continues offensive against ex-VP as FIRS seals Intels officeDaily Post NigeriaThe onslaught against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar in the hands of the Buhari government continued on Monday as the Feder...

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17Oct

South Africans react to Zuma’s statue by Imo state governor, Okorocha – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaSouth Africans react to Zuma's statue by Imo state governor, OkorochaDaily Post NigeriaSouth Africans have reacted to the erected statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa by Imo State governor, Rochas Owelle Okorocha. They t...

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17Oct

Group faults Lagos recruitment, petitions Assembly – Vanguard

Group faults Lagos recruitment, petitions AssemblyVanguardA group, Unemployed Environmental Health Graduates, has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to intervene for inclusion of Environmental Health Officers cadre in the ongoing recruitment b...

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17Oct

Commissioner tasks Rivers residents on vigilance – Vanguard

Commissioner tasks Rivers residents on vigilanceVanguardMr Onowu Anyasodike, the Commissioner in charge of Special Duties in Rivers State, has urged residents to pay more attention to happenings around them to help curb crimes and other environmental d...

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16Oct

Human Capital Development: Between World Bank And Aregbesola – Nigerian Observer

Nigerian ObserverHuman Capital Development: Between World Bank And AregbesolaNigerian ObserverThe World Bank Group few days ago advised Nigeria to reduce its dependence on crude oil revenues and develop capacity of its citizens. World Bank President Ji...

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16Oct

Breaking: Over 29 killed in fresh Plateau attack – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Over 29 killed in fresh Plateau attackVanguardJos – No fewer than 29 people mostly women and children were in the early hours of Monday killed during an attack in Nkiedonwhro village of Irigwe chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area...

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16Oct

Why Jonathan, PDP lost 2015 Presidential election – Makarfi – Vanguard

VanguardWhy Jonathan, PDP lost 2015 Presidential election – MakarfiVanguardThe Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said that the party under Former President Goodluck Jonathan lost th...

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16Oct

World Food Day: Experts suggest agricultural sector reform – Vanguard

VanguardWorld Food Day: Experts suggest agricultural sector reformVanguardAs the World marks the 2017 World Food Day, experts have proposed the urgent reform of Nigeria's agricultural sector to boost food production and rural development. They made...

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16Oct

President Buhari meets his young admirers in Aso Rock – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMPresident Buhari meets his young admirers in Aso RockNAIJ.COMThree of President Muhammadu Buhari's young admirers, including a 10-year-old girl named Aisha Gebi, from Bauchi, who wrote a her letter requesting to see him, have been hosted by...

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16Oct

PDP’s problem started in Ogun and I have the cure – Gbenga Daniel – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlinePDP's problem started in Ogun and I have the cure – Gbenga DanielThe Eagle OnlineA former Governor of Ogun State and frontline aspirant for the National Chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has discl...

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16Oct

Again, alleged Evan’s accomplice sues Police, demands N100m damages – Vanguard

VanguardAgain, alleged Evan's accomplice sues Police, demands N100m damagesVanguardLagos – A suspected accomplice of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, Emeka Arinze, on Monday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to ord...

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16Oct

N2.6bn fraud: “you have a case to answer” court tells Akpobolokemi, others – Vanguard

VanguardN2.6bn fraud: “you have a case to answer” court tells Akpobolokemi, othersVanguardLagos – A Federal High Court Lagos, on Monday, overruled a no case submission by former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety ...

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16Oct

Police dismiss Evans lawyer’s claim of extortion, sexual molestation – Premium Times

Premium TimesPolice dismiss Evans lawyer's claim of extortion, sexual molestationPremium TimesThe Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that officers of the Inspector General of Police's Intelligence Response Team, IRT extorted over N50 millio...

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16Oct

Officers’ promotion exam: Army urge Enugu residents not to panic – Vanguard

VanguardOfficers' promotion exam: Army urge Enugu residents not to panicVanguardThe Nigerian Army has urged residents of Enugu not to panic as they see sporadic movement of military vehicles and personnel during the Captain and Major Practical Prom...

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16Oct

2-yr-old dies after stepmother bathes him with hot water – Vanguard

Vanguard2-yr-old dies after stepmother bathes him with hot waterVanguardKATSINA—A housewife, who allegedly bathed her two-year-old step-son, Ahmed, with hot water that led to his death in Yandaki town, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State, is...

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16Oct

World Bank projects: Ezekwesili is a wailing wailer – Femi Adesina – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaWorld Bank projects: Ezekwesili is a wailing wailer – Femi AdesinaDaily Post NigeriaThe Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has vowed not to respond to those he tagged as “wailing wa...

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16Oct

Obasanjo, Yar’ Adua, Jonathan, Buhari accidental presidents – Na’Abba – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaObasanjo, Yar' Adua, Jonathan, Buhari accidental presidents – Na'AbbaDaily Post NigeriaFormer Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Ghali Umar Na'Abba, has described all Nigerian presidents from 1999 till date as accid...

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16Oct

Witnesses’ absence stalls B’Haram mass-trial cases – The Punch

The PunchWitnesses' absence stalls B'Haram mass-trial casesThe PunchThe Federal Government has said the trial of some of the 1,670 Boko Haram suspects, detained in Wawa Barracks, Kainji, Niger State, is stalled due to absence of witnesses. The ...

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16Oct

Police nab 14-year-old girl, others for beheading man – The Punch

The PunchPolice nab 14-year-old girl, others for beheading manThe PunchA 14-year-old girl, Chidinma Iheoma, and five other suspected cult members have been arrested by the operatives of the Imo State Police Command for beheading a man, Oguegbu Ofurum, ...

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16Oct

Practical ways to restructure Nigeria before 2019 election — Anyaoku – Vanguard

VanguardPractical ways to restructure Nigeria before 2019 election — AnyaokuVanguardI nternational diplomat and statesman, Chief Emeka Anyaoku topped his illustrious diplomatic career with his appointment as third Secretary-General of the Commonwealt...

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16Oct

Lagos has broken culture of silence around sexual, domestic abuse — AMBODE – Vanguard

GuardianLagos has broken culture of silence around sexual, domestic abuse — AMBODEVanguardA RESOURCE book on sexual abuse and gender based violence, recently launched by the Lagos State government has been positioned to rid the State of the menace of...

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16Oct

Kidnapped Edo Zoo Boss, Ehanire, Regains Freedom – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersKidnapped Edo Zoo Boss, Ehanire, Regains FreedomLeadership NewspapersAfter spending over three weeks in kidnappers den, Dr Andy Ehanire, the chief executive officer of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo state capital was releas...

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16Oct

Dickson Advises Military On Operation Crocodile Smile II – The Tide

The TideDickson Advises Military On Operation Crocodile Smile IIThe TideBayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has advised the Nigerian military to be professional during its Operation Crocodile Smile II exercise in the state, saying by so...

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16Oct

Lawmakers enjoy free treatment at Aso Rock clinic –Presidency – The Punch

The PunchLawmakers enjoy free treatment at Aso Rock clinic –PresidencyThe PunchThe Presidency on Sunday said members of the National Assembly were among persons who enjoyed free medical services from the State House Medical Centre which the federal l...

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16Oct

Ikpeazu urges PDP members to remain steadfast – Vanguard

VanguardIkpeazu urges PDP members to remain steadfastVanguardUMUAHIA—GOVERNOR Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has urged the members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state to remain steadfast and make the party stronger as they approach 2019 elec...

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16Oct

Featured, General, Thoughts

If Nigeria Fails?

With all the clamor for restructuring and separating the current entity called Nigeria into its separate ethnic nationality, I reached out into the archive to bring out this note of caution. It was the sincere message of Lyman to Nigerians to pull together to build rather than allow the nation to continue on its downward

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16Oct

4 docked over N313.3m fraud – Vanguard

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE4 docked over N313.3m fraudVanguardFour accused persons have been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on two count charges of N313.2 million fraud, after several failed attempts by the Police. The accused Anthony Ala...

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16Oct

Nigerian Army must re-brand itself – Vanguard

VanguardNigerian Army must re-brand itselfVanguardIF the current Nigerian leadership still has any conscience, it must be shocked and sobered by the reaction of the people of the South East over the unfounded “Army vaccine” rumour that took place l...

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16Oct

There’s no $25bn NNPC contract anywhere —Presidency – Vanguard

VanguardThere's no $25bn NNPC contract anywhere —PresidencyVanguardABUJA—THE Presidency said, yesterday, that there was no no $25 billion Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, contract anywhere. According to the Presidency, neither the...

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16Oct

Soldiers arrest ship with stolen diesel – P.M. News

P.M. NewsSoldiers arrest ship with stolen dieselP.M. NewsTroops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, participating in the on-going Operation Crocodile Smile II, have arrested a barge laden with 456,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automated...

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16Oct

AIG Zone 5 reaffirms commitment to crime reduction in Ember Months – The Eagle Online

The Eagle OnlineAIG Zone 5 reaffirms commitment to crime reduction in Ember MonthsThe Eagle OnlineThe Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, Benin, Mohammed Abubakar, says the zone was committed to reduction of crimes and criminalities througho...

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