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21Aug
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Galadimawa residents storm AEDC office over outage, ‘crazy bills’ – The Punch

The PunchGaladimawa residents storm AEDC office over outage, 'crazy bills'The PunchResidents of Galadimawa Village in the Gudu area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday stormed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company office to protes...
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21Aug
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Buhari returns to Abuja – The Herald

The HeraldBuhari returns to AbujaThe HeraldABUJA. — A jubilant crowd welcomed Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari to the nation's capital Abuja on Saturday, after his medical vacation in London for more than three months. President Buhari was offici...
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21Aug
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Nigeria’s debt reaching critical levels — NEITI – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria's debt reaching critical levels — NEITIVanguardABUJA — The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Sunday, expressed concern over Nigeria's level of indebtedness, declaring that Nigeria's debt in re...
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21Aug
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Ekiti APDA suspends state chairman – Vanguard

VanguardEkiti APDA suspends state chairmanVanguardAdo Ekiti – Newly launched Advanced People's Democratic Party (APDA) in Ekiti state has suspended its state chairman Mrs. Foluke Okeya. The decision to remove her was reached at a meeting of membe...
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21Aug
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Wike, Fayose, Ugwuanyi storm Anambra for PDP Ward congress – Vanguard

VanguardWike, Fayose, Ugwuanyi storm Anambra for PDP Ward congressVanguardAwka – RIVERS State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, his counterparts, Ayo Fayose of Ekiti and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu were expected in Awka Sunday night for Monday's Ward Co...
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21Aug
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South-west leaders conclude plans to hold grand rally on restructuring – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSouth-west leaders conclude plans to hold grand rally on restructuringNAIJ.COMSouth West leaders met in Lagos on Sunday to unfold plans for an upcoming Yoruba “Grand Rally on Restructuring”. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the chairma...
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21Aug
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Mrs Ugwuanyi urges women to register births with NPC for proper planning – Vanguard

Mrs Ugwuanyi urges women to register births with NPC for proper planningVanguardWife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi, has advised women to register their births with the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure accurate populatio...
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21Aug
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Buhari our in-law in whom we’re very pleased – Shettima – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari our in-law in whom we're very pleased – ShettimaVanguardThe return of President Muhammadu Buhari from medical vacation will boost war against terrorism in the North- East and is a good omen to Nigeria. Governor Kashim Shettima of B...
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21Aug
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Pilots Union Worries Nigeria May Fail American FAA Audit – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comPilots Union Worries Nigeria May Fail American FAA AuditSaharaReporters.comIf Nigeria fails the FAA assessment, which will run from Monday, August 21, till Friday, August 25, Nigerian carriers would be prohibited from operating direc...
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21Aug
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Buhari’s return: Gov. Bello declares public holiday – The Eagle Online

Buhari's return: Gov. Bello declares public holidayThe Eagle OnlineThe holiday is for thanksgiving for the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigeria from his medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Buhari returned to Nigeria on Saturday ...
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21Aug
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Police speaks on assassination of Benue governor’s aide, Tavershima Adyorough – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaPolice speaks on assassination of Benue governor's aide, Tavershima AdyoroughDaily Post NigeriaThe Benue Police Command has confirmed the assassination of Mr Tavershima Adyorough, Principal Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Samuel ...
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20Aug
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Kano, Dangote donate N1b to victims of market fire disasters – The Eagle Online

The PunchKano, Dangote donate N1b to victims of market fire disastersThe Eagle OnlineDangote, who headed the appeal fund committee for the victims, said the gesture was to ameliorate the suffering of those affected by the disaster. The Kano State Gov...
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20Aug
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Text Of Buhari’s Speech To Nigerians On His Return From London (A Draft) By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comText Of Buhari's Speech To Nigerians On His Return From London (A Draft) By Rudolf Ogoo OkonkwoSaharaReporters.comFellow Nigerians, I am happy to address you all today on my return from medical treatment in the United Kingdom. It...
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20Aug
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IPOB issues statement on Biafra Secret Service (BSS) – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMIPOB issues statement on Biafra Secret Service (BSS)NAIJ.COMThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) claimed that the Biafra Secret Service is not an army but a vigilante group to protect its members and gather intelligence. While speaking to the...
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20Aug
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Gov. Lalong does not want an out-of-court settlement with me – Sacked LG chairmen – Vanguard

VanguardGov. Lalong does not want an out-of-court settlement with me – Sacked LG chairmenVanguardLocal Government Chairmen sacked by Gov. Simon Lalong in 2015, say the Plateau governor is not committed to an out-of-court settlement of their matter wi...
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20Aug
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On restructuring we stand, PDP replies APC – Vanguard

VanguardOn restructuring we stand, PDP replies APCVanguardABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed a statement credited to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the former has never been an advocate of restructuring. Chairma...
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20Aug
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Buhari: Governors Shettima, Bello react to president’s return – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari: Governors Shettima, Bello react to president's returnDaily Post NigeriaBorno Governor, Kashim Shettima, has expressed his joy over the return of President Muhammadu Buhari. Shettima, who was on a condolence visit to Kaduna...
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20Aug
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Regional integration : Southwest Assemblies adopt uniform standing rules – TVC News

TVC NewsRegional integration : Southwest Assemblies adopt uniform standing rulesTVC NewsImage result for senate nigeria mace Houses of Assembly across the Southwest states of Nigeria will now have a uniform standing order and rules that will be guiding...
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20Aug
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LONGREAD: How to deal with multicultural Africa – YNaija

YNaijaLONGREAD: How to deal with multicultural AfricaYNaijaI grew up in Nigeria at a time when there was hardly any conflict, not like what exists today but this perceived utopia was often interrupted by subtle layers of tribalism and microaggressions ...
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20Aug
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Stella Adadevoh : 3 years ago, this hero saved Nigeria from the deadly Ebola – Pulse Nigeria

YNaijaStella Adadevoh : 3 years ago, this hero saved Nigeria from the deadly EbolaPulse NigeriaIt's been three years since Dr. Stella Adadevoh put her life on the line for Nigerians. Pulse will never forget. Published: 27 minutes ago , Refreshed: 1...
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20Aug
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ASUU Strike: Students suffer, not Government – Vanguard

VanguardASUU Strike: Students suffer, not GovernmentVanguardNIGERIA is among the few nations in the world where academic calendar is often disrupted at any time either because of strike, riot or some unnecessary interference by the powers that be. ASUU...
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20Aug
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Why Nigeria needs a brand new Constitution —Babington-Asaye – Vanguard

VanguardWhy Nigeria needs a brand new Constitution —Babington-AsayeVanguardChairman and Chief Executive Officer Accounting Education and Research Services, ACCERS, Mrs Morenike Babington-Asaye, in this interview, speaks on the on-going Constitution a...
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20Aug
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Stop throwing stones at Buhari, APC, Northern leaders warn PDP – Vanguard

VanguardStop throwing stones at Buhari, APC, Northern leaders warn PDPVanguardProminent Northern leaders on Saturday refuted claims by some politicians in the country who are branding the All Progressives Congress (APC) government as clueless, commendi...
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20Aug
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HEARTBROKEN PARENTS: Our rescued daughter has returned to her Boko Haram husband – Vanguard

VanguardHEARTBROKEN PARENTS: Our rescued daughter has returned to her Boko Haram husbandVanguardWhen news emerged that some of the Chibok schoolgirls, abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, had declined to return home with the batch of 82 freed in May, the wo...
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20Aug
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2019: Okotie’s gov ambition, a divine mandate to emancipate Delta – Vanguard

Vanguard2019: Okotie's gov ambition, a divine mandate to emancipate DeltaVanguardAt creation, Delta State was so blessed with abundance of both human, solid and mineral resources, unfortunately the state today is still a shadow of itself, and the p...
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20Aug
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Uncertainty over waterways as FG, Lagos disagree on Appeal Court verdict – Vanguard

VanguardUncertainty over waterways as FG, Lagos disagree on Appeal Court verdictVanguardThe fight for the control of the multi-million naira inland waterways in Lagos area has shifted to the Supreme Court as the Federal Government and the state governm...
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20Aug
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Anambra: Intrigues and conspiracies everywhere – Vanguard

VanguardAnambra: Intrigues and conspiracies everywhereVanguardAs the time for the formal commencement of campaigns for the Anambra State governorship election kicked off last Friday, the state is again living up to its reputation as a hotbed of politic...
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20Aug
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Southern monarchs to Sultan: Nigerians want full restructuring, opposing it unfair – The Punch

The PunchSouthern monarchs to Sultan: Nigerians want full restructuring, opposing it unfairThe PunchFirst-class traditional rulers across the southern parts of Nigeria have denounced the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar's stance on restr...
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20Aug
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Hoodlums kidnap businessman’s daughter in Katsina – The Punch

The PunchHoodlums kidnap businessman's daughter in KatsinaThe PunchHoodlums have kidnapped Nana Mansur, daughter of a popular businessman in Katsina State, Mansur Abubakar, after their failed attempts at getting her father. Sources in the town stat...
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20Aug
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Ex- Speaker Okobonoh sent lawmakers on 3 weeks holiday to celebrate his son’s graduation – Hon. Adjoto – Vanguard

VanguardEx- Speaker Okobonoh sent lawmakers on 3 weeks holiday to celebrate his son's graduation – Hon. AdjotoVanguardLast Monday's impeachment of the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr Justin Esezobor Okonoboh, who assumed office in ...
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20Aug
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Nigeria recorded over 40 extra-judicial killings in 2016 — Rights group – Vanguard

Nigeria recorded over 40 extra-judicial killings in 2016 — Rights groupVanguardA human rights group, the Office of the Citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has accused the police of being involved in the extra-judicial killing of over 40 Niger...
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20Aug
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We can’t pay our children’s school fees – FUTO lecturers – Vanguard

VanguardWe can't pay our children's school fees – FUTO lecturersVanguardThe staff of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) say they could no longer pay their children's school fees. The Chairman, Joint Action Committee of th...
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20Aug
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RESTRUCTURING: FG not in tune with the mood of Nigerians— Kusamotu, APC chieftain – Vanguard

VanguardRESTRUCTURING: FG not in tune with the mood of Nigerians— Kusamotu, APC chieftainVanguardA CHIEFTAIN of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Ayodele Kusamotu, in this interview, berates his party's position on calls for restructuring, ...
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20Aug
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All that was familiar – Daily Trust

Daily TrustAll that was familiarDaily TrustExactly twenty-four hours after I'd left Maiduguri, in Borno State, north-eastern Nigeria, the city where Boko Haram first sprung from, hundreds of shabbily dressed people poured onto the windswept streets...
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20Aug
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Nasarawa constructs 1400km of roads in 6 years – Daily Trust

Daily TrustNasarawa constructs 1400km of roads in 6 yearsDaily TrustThe Nasarawa State Government has constructed over 1,400 kilometres of road across the thirteen local government areas of the state in the six years. The state Commissioner of Works, T...
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20Aug
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Anambra: Party leader feared dead during primary – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperAnambra: Party leader feared dead during primaryVanguardONE person was feared dead, yesterday, during the governorship primary of the United Progressives Party, UPP, in Awka, Anambra State. The deceased, whose name was given as Madu...
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20Aug
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Akinosun tasks pastors to live above board – The Nation Newspaper

Akinosun tasks pastors to live above boardThe Nation NewspaperThe President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, has advised gospel ministers to shun corruption, religious bigotry, inter-tribal conflicts and other unwhol...
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20Aug
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Jubilant youths celebrate Buhari’s return in Maiduguri – P.M. News

P.M. NewsJubilant youths celebrate Buhari's return in MaiduguriP.M. NewsHundreds of jubilant youths in Maiduguri on Saturday trooped to the streets to celebrate the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from medical vacation. Youths, including women...
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20Aug
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Imprisonment of 80 teenagers unlawful – LASG – P.M. News

P.M. NewsImprisonment of 80 teenagers unlawful – LASGP.M. NewsThe Lagos State Government has described the imprisonment of 80 underage children recently set free from different prisons across the State by the Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Funmilay...
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20Aug
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Buhari: What Saraki said about President’s arrival – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari: What Saraki said about President's arrivalDaily Post NigeriaPresident of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Saturday said the return of President Muhammadu Buhari is an indication that the good works of the current admi...
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20Aug
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Dolapo Osinbajo, Olakunle Churchill join Rochas Okorocha’s Daughter for Foundation Unveiling – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDolapo Osinbajo, Olakunle Churchill join Rochas Okorocha's Daughter for Foundation UnveilingNAIJ.COMGovernor of Imo State, Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha, Founder of Big Church Foundation, Dr Olakunle Churchill and other leaders joined Rochas...
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19Aug
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Daura, Buhari’s home town in jubilation – Vanguard

VanguardDaura, Buhari's home town in jubilationVanguardResidents of Daura in Katsina State, are in an upbeat mood over reports of President Muhammadu Buhari's return to Nigeria after his medical vacation abroad. Residents gathered in front of E...
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19Aug
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Herdsmen quit notice in Benue: Governor Ortom clears the air on his stance – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMHerdsmen quit notice in Benue: Governor Ortom clears the air on his stanceNAIJ.COMThe recent quit notice issued to Fulani herdsmen in Benue state by a group named Middle Belt Renaissance Forum has attracted the attention of the Benue state gove...
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19Aug
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Uwazuruike lashes out, says saboteurs among Igbos will be dealt with – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMUwazuruike lashes out, says saboteurs among Igbos will be dealt withNAIJ.COMIn Obinugwu, Orlu local government area of Imo state, during the thanksgiving service of Eze Cletus Ilomuanya and the celebration of 2017 New Yam festival of the commun...
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19Aug
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Okupe not our member – Accord Party – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaOkupe not our member – Accord PartyDaily Post NigeriaOgun State chapter of the Accord Party (AP) has declared that Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, is not her member. AP said Okupe had yet to formally join the party. Pr...
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19Aug
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Humanitarian bodies want protection for own workers – Daily Trust

Daily TrustHumanitarian bodies want protection for own workersDaily TrustHumanitarian organisations operating in Nigeria have called on the government to ensure absolute protection for humanitarian workers in the country. Humanitarian organisations in ...
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19Aug
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Hate speech: Northern coalition backs Osinbajo – Daily Post Nigeria

The WhistlerHate speech: Northern coalition backs OsinbajoDaily Post NigeriaA coalition of Northern groups has supported Acting President Yemi Osinbajo's decision that promoters of hate speech be treated as terrorists. The coalition in a statement ...
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19Aug
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Ezeawulu chairman, allegedly spends N3.170m; divides cabinet, sues members to court – Vanguard

Ezeawulu chairman, allegedly spends N3.170m; divides cabinet, sues members to courtVanguardThe Chairman of Egbeani-Ezeawulu, a community located in Nibo, Anambra state, Mr. Ignatius Okelekwe aka 'Ubom Senior', has reportedly divided the members...
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19Aug
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Osinbajo Directs Appointees Yet to be Approved by Senate to Resume in Acting Capacity – The Olisa Blogazine

The Olisa BlogazineOsinbajo Directs Appointees Yet to be Approved by Senate to Resume in Acting CapacityThe Olisa BlogazineActing President Yemi Osinbajo may have called the bluff of the Nigerian Senate which has thus far refused to consider the nomina...
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19Aug
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N2.1 billion: Freezing of IRDC accounts opportunity for fresh start — Lori-Ogbebor – Vanguard

N2.1 billion: Freezing of IRDC accounts opportunity for fresh start — Lori-OgbeborVanguardRIGHTS activist, Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor has described the freezing of seven accounts belonging to the Itsekiri Regional Devel-opment Council, IRDC, by an Abuja...
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19Aug
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‘Northwest designed to permanently oppose restructuring ‘ – Vanguard

Vanguard'Northwest designed to permanently oppose restructuring 'VanguardTHE staunch anti-restructuring position of the Northern part of Nigeria has been described as being in line with an alleged deliberate historical design to ensure that mos...
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19Aug
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Two killed, five injured as hoodlums attack APC secretariat – The Punch

The PunchTwo killed, five injured as hoodlums attack APC secretariatThe PunchTwo persons were on Friday confirmed dead and five others injured following an attack on the secretariat of the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress. The sec...
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19Aug
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Two ex-naval officers, one other arrested for car theft – The Punch

The PunchTwo ex-naval officers, one other arrested for car theftThe PunchTWO ex-naval officers and a civilian have been arrested by men of the Abia State Police Command for their involvement in the stealing of a Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle. The suspect...
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19Aug
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Lagos demolishes structures in Yaba, dislodges hundreds of residents – Vanguard

VanguardLagos demolishes structures in Yaba, dislodges hundreds of residentsVanguardScores of residents were yesterday displaced when Lagos State Government stormed Iwaya axis in Lagos-Mainland Local Government, demolishing several structures, in order...
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19Aug
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Defection: Atiku, Kwankwaso, others await Buhari’s decision on 2019 poll –Investigation – The Punch

The PunchDefection: Atiku, Kwankwaso, others await Buhari's decision on 2019 poll –InvestigationThe PunchThere are strong indications that some top members of the All Progressives Congress are awaiting the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari o...
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19Aug
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Impeachment of Speaker dismantles political tripod in Edo state – Vanguard

VanguardImpeachment of Speaker dismantles political tripod in Edo stateVanguardThe leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state is presently in a dilemma over how to handle the Monday coup in the state House of Assembly which ousted t...
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19Aug
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Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo: When the writer is being written about – Vanguard

VanguardAkachi Adimora-Ezeigbo: When the writer is being written aboutVanguardAkachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, married to Professor Chris Ezeigbo with three children, has been an icon of literary development in Nigeria for decades. She is a lecturer, writer, no...
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19Aug
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Warri kingdom: Who becomes 4th Ologbotsere? – Vanguard

VanguardWarri kingdom: Who becomes 4th Ologbotsere?VanguardJuly 25th revolt by subjects against an act of exalted Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, marked a repeat of history, underscoring the height at which the maxim, “the strength of a k...
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19Aug
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The audacity of hate – Vanguard

The audacity of hateVanguardThere is a big difference between a politician playing politics, a hater hating and a man full of hate erupting. The symptoms are different, and so are the consequences. For the Millennial, a hater is simply someone who is s...
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19Aug
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DBS Transmitting Station Conversion Project To Be Ready soon – Vanguard

DBS Transmitting Station Conversion Project To Be Ready soonVanguardWork on the conversion from 11KV to 13KV network at the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) transmitting station, Ubulu Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, is to be completed in two...
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19Aug
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Why Obasanjo can’t forgive the National Assembly – Vanguard

VanguardWhy Obasanjo can't forgive the National AssemblyVanguardMany Nigerians may easily be fooled by the cat and mouse game between President Olusegun Obasanjo and the National Assembly. The former president continues to be a thorn in the flesh o...
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19Aug
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Boko Haram vs hunters: Inside Adamawa’s other war – Daily Trust

Daily TrustBoko Haram vs hunters: Inside Adamawa's other warDaily TrustBy Kabiru R. Anwar, Yola | Publish Date: Aug 19 2017 2:00AMWhile the military is tackling Boko Haram in many parts of the North-East, in Adamawa, the hunters who have been of im...
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19Aug
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Gov Ishaku weeps As suntai’s Remains Arrive Jalingo – Gistmaster (blog)

The PunchGov Ishaku weeps As suntai's Remains Arrive JalingoGistmaster (blog)Taraba State governor Darius Ishaku yesterday wept profusely as the remains of the late former governor, Pharmacist Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, arrived Jalingo. Suntai will ...
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19Aug
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Ibadan to have 32 obas as Olubadan remains paramount ruler – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperIbadan to have 32 obas as Olubadan remains paramount rulerThe Nation NewspaperGovernor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State Friday vowed to implement every recommendation put forward by the judicial Commission of Inquiry on the review of the...
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19Aug
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Man beats neighbour to death with charm in Ogun – Daily Post Nigeria

The PunchMan beats neighbour to death with charm in OgunDaily Post NigeriaThe Ogun State Police Command said on Friday that it has arrested one Olatunde Akapo who allegedly used a dangerous charm to hit his neighbour, Augustine Ode, killing him in the ...
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19Aug
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Fayose not after my life, disregard fake report – Sen. Olujimi – Vanguard

VanguardFayose not after my life, disregard fake report – Sen. OlujimiVanguardThe Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti state and current Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Abiodun Olujimi has urged members of the public to disre...
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19Aug
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Delhi: Nigerian man jumps to death to evade arrest in Rs 20-crore Chhatarpur drug bust – Hindustan Times

Hindustan TimesDelhi: Nigerian man jumps to death to evade arrest in Rs 20-crore Chhatarpur drug bustHindustan Times25 kilos of Ketamine, a drug believed to induce a trance effect, were found during a search in South Delhi's Chhatarpur Enclave. del...
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19Aug
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Building Owned By Bukola Saraki’s Aide Collpases Injuring Three Persons In Ilorin – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comBuilding Owned By Bukola Saraki's Aide Collpases Injuring Three Persons In IlorinSaharaReporters.comA building under construction around Sulu Gambari way in Ilorin, Kwara state has collapsed injuring 3 persons. SaharaReporters le...
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19Aug
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Boko Haram: 5.2 million people are starving in northern Nigeria – UN – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMBoko Haram: 5.2 million people are starving in northern Nigeria - UNNAIJ.COMSpeaking on Thursday, August 17, the United Nations says the 5.2 million people affected by the Boko Haram crisis are in need of food assistance. Speaking with people a...
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18Aug
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Two killed, scores injured as armed thugs invade Bayelsa APC secretariat – Gistmaster (blog)

TheCableTwo killed, scores injured as armed thugs invade Bayelsa APC secretariatGistmaster (blog)Two persons were Friday killed while several others were injured following the invasion of the secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa...
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18Aug
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NMA Charges FG To Improve Health Sector – CHANNELS TELEVISION

NMA Charges FG To Improve Health SectorCHANNELS TELEVISIONHealth, NMA, Nigerian Medical Association The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has called for the refurbishing of the existing 20 teaching hospitals spread across the six geo-political zones ...
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18Aug
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Impeached Edo deputy speaker refuses to return official cars, says they are gifts – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMImpeached Edo deputy speaker refuses to return official cars, says they are giftsNAIJ.COMThe deputy speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly has vowed not to return her official cars after she was removed. Mrs Elizabeth Ativie representing Ig...
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18Aug
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Biafra: Anambra Elders support call for restructuring – Politics Nigeria

Politics NigeriaBiafra: Anambra Elders support call for restructuringPolitics NigeriaThe Anambra Elders Council has voiced support for the restructuring of Nigeria. In a meeting on Thursday, 17th of August, the elders attributed the agitations for Biaf...
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18Aug
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Nigerian government Intensifies effort to promote development of Raw Materials – TV360

Nigerian government Intensifies effort to promote development of Raw MaterialsTV360The Federal government has said it will intensify efforts to promote competitiveness in raw materials and products development in the country. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of...
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18Aug
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Court orders forfeiture of seized N50.15m goods to FG – Vanguard

The PunchCourt orders forfeiture of seized N50.15m goods to FGVanguardlagos—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, ordered a permanent forfeiture of the various illegally imported goods valued at N50.15milliion to the Federal Government. T...
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18Aug
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ASUU: FG set to release N23bn to university lecturers – Education Minister – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaASUU: FG set to release N23bn to university lecturers – Education MinisterDaily Post NigeriaMinister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has said that arrangement has been made by the federal government for the release of N23 billion to the ...
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18Aug
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Edo indigene slams APC chairman Oyegun, ministers for alleged neglect of the state – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMEdo indigene slams APC chairman Oyegun, ministers for alleged neglect of the stateNAIJ.COMThe Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun has been lambasted by an indigene of Edo state for allegedly doing nothing in the state...
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18Aug
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Why George may pip Fani-Kayode, Mimiko, Adeniran to the PDP Chairmanship – Vanguard

VanguardWhy George may pip Fani-Kayode, Mimiko, Adeniran to the PDP ChairmanshipVanguardABUJA – As the Peoples Democratic Party prepares for its elective national convention to elect new officers before the end of the year to pilot its affairs prepar...
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18Aug
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35% affirmative action: Female senators fight back – Vanguard

Vanguard35% affirmative action: Female senators fight backVanguardThree of Nigeria's serving female senators have bemoaned the failure of the National Assembly to approve proposals for affirmative action in appointive positions in the country. The ...
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18Aug
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Metro DSS Allegedly Attempts to Arrest Reno Omokri at Airport – Nigerian Bulletin

BellaNaijaMetro DSS Allegedly Attempts to Arrest Reno Omokri at AirportNigerian BulletinThe Department of State Services (DSS) unsuccessfully attempted to arrest Reno Omokri, former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internat...
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18Aug
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Why Femi Adesina must be removed as Buhari’s spokesman – Aborisade – Daily Post Nigeria

YNaijaWhy Femi Adesina must be removed as Buhari's spokesman – AborisadeDaily Post NigeriaLagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Aborisade, has called for the resignation of the special adviser on media and publicity to the President of Nigeria, F...
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18Aug
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Nigeria Immigration arrests top officers over job racketeering – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigeria Immigration arrests top officers over job racketeeringDaily Post NigeriaAccording to him, an assistant comptroller is currently facing disciplinary action for allegedly defrauding innocent citizens, including lecturers and fam...
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18Aug
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Seize the bull by the horn and run for office – Obasanjo tells young Nigerians – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSeize the bull by the horn and run for office - Obasanjo tells young NigeriansNAIJ.COMFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has sent a strong message to young Nigerians hoping to take over the mantle of leadership in the 2019 general elections. Ac...
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Arewa group decries comments on Atiku, warns against insult to northern elders – Guardian (blog)

Guardian (blog)Arewa group decries comments on Atiku, warns against insult to northern eldersGuardian (blog)The Arewa Youth Grand Alliance (AYGA) has condemned Progressive Youth Alliance's (PYA) disparaging remark on the former Vice President Atiku...
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PDP begins to bubble again – Vanguard

THISDAY NewspapersPDP begins to bubble againVanguardTHE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is beginning to bubble again in Anambra State with the Professor Alphonsus Nwosu –led caretaker committee assuring that it would provide a level-playing field for ...
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NSCDC : US National Guard to train agency’s personnel – Pulse Nigeria

News Agency of NigeriaNSCDC : US National Guard to train agency's personnelPulse NigeriaThe Adjutant General of the California National Guard disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the NSCDC commandant. Published: 8 minutes ago; Pulse News...
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Obasanjo writes to Agbakoba, says offer yourself for leadership – The Punch

The PunchObasanjo writes to Agbakoba, says offer yourself for leadershipThe PunchFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has offered to personally mentor and guide a prominent Igbo lawyer, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), if he would “step forward and develop a ...
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138 Nigerian deportees return from Libya – The Punch

138 Nigerian deportees return from LibyaThe PunchThe Federal Government has warned parents against trafficking or aiding their children to migrate to other countries, illegally. The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Must...
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The day Charly Boy almost died for Nigeria – The Punch

The PunchThe day Charly Boy almost died for NigeriaThe PunchIt was three weeks ago that I stumbled, for the first time, on the picture of this half-stripped man on a media platform. The name did not ring a bell. But in the last few days, the social med...
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Breaking: Embattled Anambra UPP State Chairman Igwilo recants, lifts suspension on Chidoka, Offodile – Vanguard

VanguardBreaking: Embattled Anambra UPP State Chairman Igwilo recants, lifts suspension on Chidoka, OffodileVanguardThe Embattled Anambra state Chairman of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Dr. Sylvester Igwilo has recanted on his suspension of two a...
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Nigerian government finally hands over presidential lodge to Lagos [PHOTOS] – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaNigerian government finally hands over presidential lodge to Lagos [PHOTOS]Daily Post NigeriaNigerian government on Thursday formally handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina, to Lagos State Government. Permanent Secretary, State Ho...
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Abubakar Kuki’s recall: Petitioners write INEC to withdraw petition – Daily Trust

The PunchAbubakar Kuki's recall: Petitioners write INEC to withdraw petitionDaily TrustBy . | Publish Date: Aug 17 2017 9:43PMThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will not take any action on the petition demanding the recall of Mr A...
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DSS in alleged failed attempt to arrest Reno Omokri – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMDSS in alleged failed attempt to arrest Reno OmokriNAIJ.COMThe Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday, August 17, allegedly attempted but failed to arrest Reno Omokri, an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Vanguard reports that...
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Salaries: Lawmakers are unarmed robbers – Obasanjo – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperSalaries: Lawmakers are unarmed robbers – ObasanjoThe Nation NewspaperFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday in Ibadan described members of the National Assembly as a “bunch of unarmed robbers”, over their huge salaries a...
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Lagos Ranked 2nd Least Liveable City Globally – The Whistler

The WhistlerLagos Ranked 2nd Least Liveable City GloballyThe WhistlerLagos State has been ranked second in the top ten least liveable cities in the world by The Economist. The Economist is an English-language weekly magazine-format newspaper owned by t...
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Obasanjo blasts Agbakoba, says younger generation waiting for dead men’s shoes – Vanguard

VanguardObasanjo blasts Agbakoba, says younger generation waiting for dead men's shoesVanguardFormer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Thursday said the younger generation of Nigerians are mostly unwilling to beat an alternative path to leadership and ...
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Governors are holding Nigeria together – Buhari – Vanguard

VanguardGovernors are holding Nigeria together – BuhariVanguardABUJA – PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has praised the thirty- six state governors, saying that they are holding Nigeria together as a country, just as he thanked them for playing such a ro...
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Ending the Buhari versus Jonathan political feud – Vanguard

VanguardEnding the Buhari versus Jonathan political feudVanguardFrom what one is seeing, the political fight between President Mohammed Buhari and the former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan appears endless. Nigerians have not forgotten how they were en...
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National Economic Council Holds Security Retreat – Africa Independent Television

Africa Independent TelevisionNational Economic Council Holds Security RetreatAfrica Independent TelevisionActing President Yemi Osinbajo says hate speech will no longer be tolerated and will henceforth be taken as an act of terrorism. Speaking at the s...
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NBS: N400 Billion Spent On Bribes Annually – SaharaReporters.com

SaharaReporters.comNBS: N400 Billion Spent On Bribes AnnuallySaharaReporters.comOn average, the report stated that almost one bribe was paid by every adult Nigerian per year. by News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) Aug 17, 2017. The National Bureau of Statisti...
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