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14Aug
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Biafra: Ohanaeze youths give reasons for Nnamdi Kanu, MASSOB’s agitations – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: Ohanaeze youths give reasons for Nnamdi Kanu, MASSOB's agitationsDaily Post NigeriaThe youth wing of Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has alleged that the neglect of youths by political parties in the So...
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14Aug
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Nigerian gay rights activist wins UK asylum claim after 13-year battle – The Guardian

The GuardianNigerian gay rights activist wins UK asylum claim after 13-year battleThe GuardianAderonke Apata said she would continue to speak out in support of people like her trying to navigate the UK asylum system. Photograph: Alamy. LGBT rights. Nig...
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14Aug
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Buhari: Group funded by APC behind sponsorship claims – Resume or resign protesters – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaBuhari: Group funded by APC behind sponsorship claims – Resume or resign protestersDaily Post NigeriaOrganisers of the #ResumeOrResign protests have denied allegations of being sponsored by former Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimik...
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14Aug
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Obasanjo explains why he appointed Okonjo-Iweala Finance Minster – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaObasanjo explains why he appointed Okonjo-Iweala Finance MinsterDaily Post NigeriaTwo-time former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has given reasons why he made a former World Bank staff, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a Finance Minister during his ...
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14Aug
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The Igbos And The Yoruba ‘Cold War’; A Case For Southern Unity – The News

The NewsThe Igbos And The Yoruba 'Cold War'; A Case For Southern UnityThe News“Power is like a shadow. It resides exactly where men who are under its control think it resides”. The above is true with regards to the situation of Southerners ...
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14Aug
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Why I appointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as finance minister – Obasanjo – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy I appointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as finance minister - ObasanjoNAIJ.COMOlusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, has disclosed why he head-hunted Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and made her minister of finance during his administration, Premium ...
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14Aug
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“Giving in the church does not bring additional money to you,” Pastor tells congregants – Premium Times

Premium Times“Giving in the church does not bring additional money to you,” Pastor tells congregantsPremium TimesIs God only worthy of a tithe of our income? David says: “The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who l...
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14Aug
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UN relations with Nigeria "intact" after dispute over army raid – Reuters Africa

VanguardUN relations with Nigeria "intact" after dispute over army raidReuters AfricaMAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - The United Nations' relationship with Nigeria is intact, a U.N. official said on Saturday, despite a military raid on a co...
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14Aug
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Nigeria: Belema Communities Occupy Shell Facilities Over ‘Neglect’ – AllAfrica.com

VanguardNigeria: Belema Communities Occupy Shell Facilities Over 'Neglect'AllAfrica.comPort Harcourt — Despite the presence of heavily armed soldiers, hundreds of Belema, Ofion-ama and Kula indigenes comprising traditional rulers, women, men ...
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14Aug
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Jonathan replies Osita Okechukwu for asking him to apologise to Nigerians – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMJonathan replies Osita Okechukwu for asking him to apologise to NigeriansNAIJ.COMIn a statement posted on his Facebook page by his aide, Reno Omokri, on Sunday, August 13, Jonathan advised Okechukwu to stick to facts. NAIJ.com had reported that...
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14Aug
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Buhari should be embarrassed by manner police treated #OurMumuDonDo protesters — Falana – Vanguard

VanguardBuhari should be embarrassed by manner police treated #OurMumuDonDo protesters — FalanaVanguardLAGOS— A lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has said President Muhammadu Buhari should be embarrassed at the manner the po...
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14Aug
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‘Too much summons of CEOs by legislatures hurts economy’ – Daily Trust

Daily Trust'Too much summons of CEOs by legislatures hurts economy'Daily TrustThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has decried the indiscriminate summons of business entities to appear before committees of the National Assembly, ur...
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14Aug
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One week after Ozubulu killings: Panic, as gunmen kill two near Onitsha church – Vanguard

VanguardOne week after Ozubulu killings: Panic, as gunmen kill two near Onitsha churchVanguardAwka —There was panic among worshippers of Assemblies of God Church, Oguta Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, yesterday, as gunmen shot dead a policeman and civi...
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14Aug
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45312 pensioners for verification – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper45312 pensioners for verificationThe Nation NewspaperThe Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has said about 45,312 pensioners from the six states of the Southwest are expected to undergo verification from today in fo...
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14Aug
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Obi seeks real sector diversification – The Nation Newspaper

GuardianObi seeks real sector diversificationThe Nation NewspaperFormer Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has called for the diversification of the economy. Speaking on Sustaining growth through diversification of the economy during a seminar organi...
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14Aug
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$60m World Bank project for Abia – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper$60m World Bank project for AbiaThe Nation NewspaperAbia State has received $60 million (about N21 billion) to execute a World Bank-assisted Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said. He spoke in Umu...
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14Aug
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$60m World Bank project for Abia – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper$60m World Bank project for AbiaThe Nation NewspaperAbia State has received $60 million (about N21 billion) to execute a World Bank-assisted Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said. He spoke in Umu...
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14Aug
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Human trafficking strips youth of dignity, says Elumelu – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperHuman trafficking strips youth of dignity, says ElumeluThe Nation NewspaperFounder, Tony Elumelu Foundation Mr. Tony Elumelu has hailed Director-General of Nigeria's National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ...
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14Aug
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VON DG blasts Jonathan, asks ex-president to apologise to Nigerians over comments on corruption – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMVON DG blasts Jonathan, asks ex-president to apologise to Nigerians over comments on corruptionNAIJ.COMThe Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to apologise to Nigerians over ...
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14Aug
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Oni to Jonathan: Apologise to Nigerians for your corrupt govt – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperOni to Jonathan: Apologise to Nigerians for your corrupt govtThe Nation NewspaperDeputy National Chairman south of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Segun Oni also said that the former President should not be talking about ...
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14Aug
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Customs, OGFZA partner on service delivery – Vanguard

The Nation NewspaperCustoms, OGFZA partner on service deliveryVanguardThe Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, OGFZA, and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, are committed to working together for improved service delivery to clients in the nation's free...
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14Aug
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Anambra killing was triggered by Nnamdi Kanu’s election boycott order – Nigerians react – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAnambra killing was triggered by Nnamdi Kanu's election boycott order - Nigerians reactNAIJ.COMSome Nigerians have gone to social media to blame the leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for the recent church killings i...
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14Aug
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CBN, NNPC, FIRS, 180 Other Federal Ministries, Agencies In Massive Recruitment Scandal – 360Nobs.com

360Nobs.comCBN, NNPC, FIRS, 180 Other Federal Ministries, Agencies In Massive Recruitment Scandal360Nobs.comThere are reports with strong indications that nearly all the federal ministries, departments and agencies have been carrying out illegal mass r...
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14Aug
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Nigerian Bakre alleges UK Govt wants to forcefully adopt his son Monisola – Vanguard

VanguardNigerian Bakre alleges UK Govt wants to forcefully adopt his son MonisolaVanguardA Nigerian man, Ayo Bakre has raised the alarm over an alleged forceful adoption of his young son by the government of the United Kingdom. According to Bakre, his ...
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14Aug
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4 killed as building collapses in Imo – Vanguard

The Nation Newspaper4 killed as building collapses in ImoVanguardFour occupants of a two storey building on Fire Service/Mbaise Road died after the building collapsed at the early hour on Sunday. Five other occupants of the building were, however, resc...
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14Aug
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IG: Consumption of Hard Drugs, Root Cause of Armed Robbery – THISDAY Newspapers

THISDAY NewspapersIG: Consumption of Hard Drugs, Root Cause of Armed RobberyTHISDAY NewspapersThe Inspector General of Police (IG), Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has blamed the activities of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram and armed robbery on the consump...
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14Aug
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Falana: Buhari should be ashamed by treatment of ‘Ourmumu Dondo’ by police – Vanguard

VanguardFalana: Buhari should be ashamed by treatment of 'Ourmumu Dondo' by policeVanguardA senior advocate of Nigeria and a human right activist, Femi Falana, Sunday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari would be ashamed and totally embarrasse...
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13Aug
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Quit notice: What such actions will do to Nigeria – Atiku – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaQuit notice: What such actions will do to Nigeria – AtikuDaily Post NigeriaFormer vice president, Atiku Abubakar has faulted the issuing of quit notice and counter quit notices across the country, saying such actions will only make ...
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13Aug
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Daily Post Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaDaily Post NigeriaDaily Post NigeriaA Major General and Defence spokesperson, John Enenche, has said that they have evidence to prove that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has been killed, but admitted there are many Shekaus. Speak...
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13Aug
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There will be organised violence if Oduduwa Republic is not granted – Yoruba youths – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThere will be organised violence if Oduduwa Republic is not granted - Yoruba youthsNAIJ.COMAdeyinka Grandson who is the president of the Young Yorubas for Freedom has insisted that if Yoruba people don't get their desired Oduduwa Republic, ...
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13Aug
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Ozubulu Attack: Parishioners Hold Mass One Week After – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONOzubulu Attack: Parishioners Hold Mass One Week AfterCHANNELS TELEVISIONOne week after the shooting at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu that left 13 people dead and 40 wounded, the mass this morning witnessed low turnout of paris...
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13Aug
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RCCG bans Aso ebi, ungodly wedding engagements – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaRCCG bans Aso ebi, ungodly wedding engagementsInformation NigeriaThe popular compulsory uniform outfit people wear at events, known as Aso ebi, has been outlawed in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Also declared ungodly a...
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13Aug
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What you don’t know about Pastor Enoch Adeboye–His son, Leke reveals – The News

The NewsWhat you don't know about Pastor Enoch Adeboye–His son, Leke revealsThe NewsAssistant Pastor, Leke Adeboye, is the last son and Senior Personal Assistant of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Worldwide), Pastor ...
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13Aug
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The shattered dreams of the Egbas (and answered prayers) by JK Randle – Vanguard

VanguardThe shattered dreams of the Egbas (and answered prayers) by JK RandleVanguardBeing extracts from the 2017 Chief Sobo Sowemimo (SAN) annual lecture delivered by Basorun J.K. Randle. It was organised by the Abeokuta Club. Our entire nation is at ...
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13Aug
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Ogun and the World Bank – The News

The NewsOgun and the World BankThe NewsThe World Bank does not have free money. It puts its money where its mouth is. It does not do business with just any government. A government has to demonstrate capacity for results before it can gain the attentio...
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13Aug
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Police release detained IPOB member in Bayelsa after protest – TVC News

TVC NewsPolice release detained IPOB member in Bayelsa after protestTVC NewsThere was a mild stir on Saturday in Bayelsa when members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra took to the streets of Yenagoa in protest over the arrest of one of their own. Over...
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13Aug
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183 federal ministries, agencies in massive illegal recruitment – The Punch

The Punch183 federal ministries, agencies in massive illegal recruitmentThe PunchAlmost all federal ministries, departments and agencies have been carrying out illegal mass recruitments, SUNDAY PUNCH gathered on Saturday. Many government parastatals in...
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13Aug
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Acquiring N6.1bn cars for lawmakers is justifiable – Reps – YNaija

The WhistlerAcquiring N6.1bn cars for lawmakers is justifiable – RepsYNaijaChairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas has said the purchase of 508 Peugeot cars for lawmakers was for national interest. ...
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13Aug
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Fallen students went on ill-fated trip against advice, friends lament – Vanguard

VanguardFallen students went on ill-fated trip against advice, friends lamentVanguardTONGUES have continued to wag over the death of two 300-level students of the Federal University of Technolgy, Akure (FUTA) while reportedly taking selfie aboard a boa...
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13Aug
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OZUBULU MASSACRE: Day Evil Came to Church – Vanguard

VanguardOZUBULU MASSACRE: Day Evil Came to ChurchVanguardSUNDAY, August 6, 2017, was just like any other Sunday at Amakwa Ozubulu, in Ekwusogo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Parishioners of the beautiful St Philip's Catholic Church in the ...
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13Aug
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ALGON resolves leadership crisis, Karaye to handover September – Daily Trust

Daily TrustALGON resolves leadership crisis, Karaye to handover SeptemberDaily TrustThe leadership crisis rocking the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has been resolved. This was contained in a communiqué issued yesterday in Abuja, ...
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13Aug
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Actress Ifemelu Dike dares IPOB, begs Anambrarians to vote in election – Vanguard

VanguardActress Ifemelu Dike dares IPOB, begs Anambrarians to vote in electionVanguardWith the order of the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, that the people of Anambra State should boycott the next election coming up in the state in November still hanging ...
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13Aug
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Nigerians Need To Repent For Country To Be Fixed – Obasanjo – The Whistler

The WhistlerNigerians Need To Repent For Country To Be Fixed – ObasanjoThe WhistlerFormer President Olusegun Obansanjo has said “Nigeria can be fixed” only if its citizens are ready to invite God into their lives. Obasanjo said this on Saturday a...
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13Aug
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Bolanle Ambode: A profile in humility – The Nation Newspaper

The Nation NewspaperBolanle Ambode: A profile in humilityThe Nation NewspaperINSPIRING. Instructive. Food-for-thought. Those words kept reeling round my mental horizon, as one delved deep into the compelling persona of none other than the current First...
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13Aug
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Pray for President Buhari, nation’s economy – Amirul Hajj – Vanguard

VanguardPray for President Buhari, nation's economy – Amirul HajjVanguardThe Amirul Hajj of the Nasarawa State's 2017 Hajj, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, has said 1,120 pilgrims from the state will perform the hajj. He urged prospective ...
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13Aug
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We don’t have plans to pay ex-corps members N75,000 – NYSC – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWe don't have plans to pay ex-corps members N75,000 - NYSCNAIJ.COMThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied that it has plans to pay former members of the scheme the sum of N75,000 each. The NYSC said it has no such plan as reporte...
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13Aug
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Fashola, siblings honour father with foundation – NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)Fashola, siblings honour father with foundationNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)The Fashola Photographic Foundation in honour of the late father of the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fa...
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13Aug
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Biafra will not change anything, it will only increase suffering, say Charly Boy – Vanguard

VanguardBiafra will not change anything, it will only increase suffering, say Charly BoyVanguardLetter To Fellow Biafrans: I know some of my Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with me simply because I have not used My Brand as CharlyBoy to advocat...
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12Aug
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Asari Dokubo mocks Buhari, Diezani, Charly Boy, GEJ, others as he calls for actualization of Biafra – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAsari Dokubo mocks Buhari, Diezani, Charly Boy, GEJ, others as he calls for actualization of BiafraNAIJ.COMFormer militant leader Asari Dokubo has mocked Muhammadu Buhari for being a 'photo President' even as he also mocked other promin...
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12Aug
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We didn’t sponsor Ozubulu killings – APGA – Information Nigeria

Information NigeriaWe didn't sponsor Ozubulu killings – APGAInformation NigeriaThe All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Friday debunked the claims made by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that it sponsored the recent killings at a chur...
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12Aug
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22 inmates of Jos prison adult education scheme register for examination – Vanguard

Vanguard22 inmates of Jos prison adult education scheme register for examinationVanguardThe Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS), Plateau Command, on Saturday said 22 inmates of the Jos Prison have been registered to participate in the 2017 Basic Literacy Ex...
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12Aug
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Senate has refused to confirm me for ‘obvious reasons’ – Ibrahim Magu – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMSenate has refused to confirm me for 'obvious reasons' - Ibrahim MaguNAIJ.COMIbrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared that the Senate is refusing to confirm his appointment f...
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12Aug
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NAPTIP opens Zonal Command in Osun – The Eagle Online

TODAY.NGNAPTIP opens Zonal Command in OsunThe Eagle OnlineThe official inauguration of the NAPTIP new office in Osogbo by the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, was witnessed by high caliber personalities, traditional rulers and heads of security ag...
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12Aug
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International Youth Day: 9mobile Celebrates Nigerian Youths – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersInternational Youth Day: 9mobile Celebrates Nigerian YouthsLeadership NewspapersNigeria's most innovative and youth-friendly telecommunications company, 9mobile has celebrated Nigerian youths for their exceptional resourcefulne...
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12Aug
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Human rights abuse: FG, Armed Forces must be conform to international best practices – Osinbajo – Vanguard

SIGNALHuman rights abuse: FG, Armed Forces must be conform to international best practices – OsinbajoVanguardActing President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that it is the responsibility of the Federal Government and the Armed Forces to ensure that th...
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12Aug
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Politics APC Sacks Publicity Secretary – Nigerian Bulletin

Politics APC Sacks Publicity SecretaryNigerian BulletinEdo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has sacked its state Publicity Secretary, Godwin Erhahon. APC LOGO.jpg. Erhahon had been on suspension for over three months. His removal fo...
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12Aug
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ASUU commences review of referendum to go on strike – Daily Post Nigeria

The Olisa BlogazineASUU commences review of referendum to go on strikeDaily Post NigeriaThe leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a crucial meeting Friday evening. The meeting, taking place at the University of Abuja, ...
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12Aug
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I did not contest against my brother, he contested against me – Don pedro Obaseki – Vanguard

VanguardI did not contest against my brother, he contested against me – Don pedro ObasekiVanguardDon Pedro Obaseki, PhD, is one of those prodigious Nigerians who at the early age of 23 years had already acquired a doctoral degree from the University ...
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12Aug
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N35m bribery scandal: Senate advises FCDA to suspend official – The Punch

Nigeria TodayN35m bribery scandal: Senate advises FCDA to suspend officialThe PunchThe Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory on Friday asked the management of the Federal Capital Development Authority to investigate the allegation that an o...
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12Aug
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We raided UN camp to arrest B/Haram terrorists — Army – Vanguard

New York TimesWe raided UN camp to arrest B/Haram terrorists — ArmyVanguardTHE Nigerian Army has said that its decision to raid the United Nations Head Office along Pompomari Bye- Pass Road in Maiduguri yesterday was informed by an intelligence repor...
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12Aug
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Ozubulu brothers at war in South Africa, 30 killed since mistrust began – Vanguard

VanguardOzubulu brothers at war in South Africa, 30 killed since mistrust beganVanguardOZUBULU community in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State may have lost no fewer than 30 of its indigenes residing in South Africa, no thanks to the suspi...
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12Aug
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Daisy Danjuma’s birthday: Otedola and Alakija do a billionaire dance – Vanguard

VanguardDaisy Danjuma's birthday: Otedola and Alakija do a billionaire danceVanguardFormer Senator Daisy Danjuma, the wife of Lt.Col (Rtd) T.Y Danjuma, turned 65 recently and hosted a party to celebrate her new age with friends in attendance. It wa...
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12Aug
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Osinbajo names Apata new solicitor general – TheCable

TheCableOsinbajo names Apata new solicitor generalTheCableActing President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointment of Dayo Apata as the new solicitor general of the federation. This was announced in a statement issued late Friday. Apata was solicito...
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12Aug
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‘Chibok schoolgirls’ strength inspiring’ – UN – Vanguard

Vanguard'Chibok schoolgirls' strength inspiring' – UNVanguardThe UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has described the strength of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls as “inspiring”. Mohammed gave the remarks while briefing the UN...
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12Aug
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Why Nigeria has not experienced military coup since 1999 – Obasanjo – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMWhy Nigeria has not experienced military coup since 1999 - ObasanjoNAIJ.COMOlusegun Obasanjo, former president has explained why Nigeria has not known anything called military intervention in its democratic journey since 1999. Obasanjo who made...
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12Aug
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Diversification of Nigerian economy, restructuring as first principle – Naija247news

VanguardDiversification of Nigerian economy, restructuring as first principleNaija247newsBy Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde– Let me begin, as should be expected by the code of conduct amongst people of Yoruba extraction, a Nigeria ethnic-nationality gro...
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12Aug
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Shell backed Joint Venture restates commitment to development of host communities – Naija247news

Naija247newsShell backed Joint Venture restates commitment to development of host communitiesNaija247newsShell Oil spill in the Delta region of Nigeria. The local tribe, the Ijaw, complain of loosing their fishing as a result as well as having their wa...
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12Aug
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Anambra guber poll: PDP clears 6 aspirants, rejects 1 – Vanguard

Nigeria TodayAnambra guber poll: PDP clears 6 aspirants, rejects 1VanguardThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Anambra Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee on, Friday, said it cleared six aspirants ahead of the party primary. The governorship elect...
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12Aug
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IG inaugurates panel as promotion scandal rocks Nigeria Police – Daily Post Nigeria

Daily Post NigeriaIG inaugurates panel as promotion scandal rocks Nigeria PoliceDaily Post NigeriaThe Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has set up a Special Investigation Panel to probe the alleged corruption in the ongoing police promotion e...
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12Aug
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Senate to FCDA: Suspend officer for N525m Bribery scandal – Vanguard

Senate to FCDA: Suspend officer for N525m Bribery scandalVanguardThe Senate has advised the Federal Capital Development Authority ( FCDA) to suspend one of its officers, Mr Ehimony Joshua, over an alleged N525million bribery scandal. The Chairman of th...
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12Aug
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IGP Sets Up Panel To Investigate Police Promotion Scandal – CHANNELS TELEVISION

CHANNELS TELEVISIONIGP Sets Up Panel To Investigate Police Promotion ScandalCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has set up a special panel to investigate complaints and petitions on allegations that police officers ...
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12Aug
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Alleged multi-million dollar London properties of Diezani revealed – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMAlleged multi-million dollar London properties of Diezani revealedNAIJ.COMSome new properties allegedly linked to the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke have been discovered in an ongoing money laundering trial in UK. NAIJ.com...
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12Aug
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Sen. Oduah’s entry upsets permutations in PDP – Vanguard

VanguardSen. Oduah's entry upsets permutations in PDPVanguardTHERE is apprehension that the entry into the governorship race by Senator Stella Oduah, (PDP, Anambra North) might distort political permutations for aspirants from the North. Oduah is f...
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11Aug
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Just in: Showdown as pro, anti-Buhari groups attempt face-off – Vanguard

VanguardJust in: Showdown as pro, anti-Buhari groups attempt face-offVanguardA major showdown was, Friday, averted at the Unity Fountain, Abuja as Pro-Buhari protesters allegedly attempted to have a face-off with the anti-Buhari protesters calling for ...
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11Aug
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Nigeria currently sleep-walking to national disaster – Anyaoku – Vanguard

VanguardNigeria currently sleep-walking to national disaster – AnyaokuVanguardElder statesman and former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said that Nigeria is currently sleep-walking to national disaster except the coun...
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11Aug
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DSS busts kidnap gangs in Kaduna, Kogi, Kano, Abuja – The News

The NewsDSS busts kidnap gangs in Kaduna, Kogi, Kano, AbujaThe NewsNigeria secret police, the Department of State Services, DSS on Friday announced the arrest of gangs of kidnappers in various parts of the country and recovery of guns, ammunitions and ...
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11Aug
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Amaechi removes managers, others over ticket racketeering at rail stations – Vanguard

VanguardAmaechi removes managers, others over ticket racketeering at rail stationsVanguardThe Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has directed that the station managers, porters, and ticket officials at Idu and Rigasa rail stations be removed...
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11Aug
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#ReturnorResign illegal, wants to derail anti-corruption war – Presidency – TODAY.NG

#ReturnorResign illegal, wants to derail anti-corruption war – PresidencyTODAY.NGThe Presidency has described the “Return or resign'' group as an illegal assembly formed to frustrate the ongoing Federal Government's campaign against cor...
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11Aug
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ASUU conducts referendum over possible strike – Vanguard

VanguardASUU conducts referendum over possible strikeVanguardIbadan — ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may begin a two-week strike if a referendum it is conducting among its members across public universities in Nigeria enjoys the support ...
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11Aug
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3 steps to take Nigeria out of recession – Peter Obi – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM3 steps to take Nigeria out of recession - Peter ObiNAIJ.COMFormer governor of Anambra state has provided three steps Nigeria can take to get out of the current economic recession. Premium Times reports that the former governor spoke at the 1st...
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11Aug
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IGBO HATE SONG | Ohaneze berates Northern Elders over silence, praises Atiku – Wetinhappen Magazine (blog)

Wetinhappen Magazine (blog)IGBO HATE SONG | Ohaneze berates Northern Elders over silence, praises AtikuWetinhappen Magazine (blog)The leadership of the pan-Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted the silence of most northern leaders over the hate song...
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11Aug
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Cynthia Ali, student with nine distinctions in WAEC, offered full scholarship – TheCable

TheCableCynthia Ali, student with nine distinctions in WAEC, offered full scholarshipTheCableEighteen-year-old Cynthia Ali, who aced her West African Examinations Council (WAEC) test, has been awarded a full scholarship by the Enugu state government. T...
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11Aug
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1999 Constitution is Nigeria’s mistake – Sagay – Vanguard

Vanguard1999 Constitution is Nigeria's mistake – SagayVanguardThe Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, has made a comparison between the 1963 and 1999 Constitutions submitting that the latter was mis...
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11Aug
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AGF asks Customs’ boss to obey court order – YNaija

YNaijaAGF asks Customs' boss to obey court orderYNaijaThe Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd.), to obey the S...
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11Aug
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How ‘self-serving’ Sharia could’ve become disaster for Nigeria — Obasanjo – Vanguard

VanguardHow 'self-serving' Sharia could've become disaster for Nigeria — ObasanjoVanguardFormer President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has given an insight into how his handling of the sharia law, introduced in some states of the north durin...
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11Aug
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Ex-Ghana President Rawlings warns Nigerians against ethnic hatred – Vanguard

VanguardEx-Ghana President Rawlings warns Nigerians against ethnic hatredVanguardFormer President of Ghana, Mr Jerry John Rawlings, yesterday, warned Nigerians to stop hate speech and threatening of each other on tribal grounds as this could lead to et...
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11Aug
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Another ritualists den uncovered in Lagos manhole, 5 nabbed – Vanguard

VanguardAnother ritualists den uncovered in Lagos manhole, 5 nabbedVanguardLAGOS—Another suspected ritualists' den was uncovered, yesterday, at Ile Zik Bus Stop, along Lagos/Abeokuta expressway, barely 24 hours after a similar discovery was made ...
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11Aug
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128 Nigerians deported from Libya – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COM128 Nigerians deported from LibyaNAIJ.COMNo fewer than 128 Nigerians deported from Libya arrived in Lagos on Thursday aboard a chartered Airbus A320 Afriqiyah aircraft with registration number 5A-ONA. The aircraft landed at 5.35p.m at the Murta...
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11Aug
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Toodyay, what a place, what a name?

Well, it starts with an interesting story, strange but true! It is said that the original name of the town was Newcastle. Given that Australia itself was a penal colony, it isn’t difficult to see why such a name was settled on by the early British Settlers. So how did Newcastle become Toodyay? It is
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Soldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflage – The Punch

The PunchSoldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflageThe PunchChief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; scene of the incident Photos: File, Nairaland. Samson Folarin. There has been widespread condemnation of an alleged public harassment of...
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11Aug
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Soldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflage – The Punch

The PunchSoldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflageThe PunchChief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; scene of the incident Photos: File, Nairaland. Samson Folarin. There has been widespread condemnation of an alleged public harassment of...
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11Aug
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There has never really been an election in Nigeria – Pat Utomi – NAIJ.COM

NAIJ.COMThere has never really been an election in Nigeria - Pat UtomiNAIJ.COMProfessor Pat Utomi, a prominent political economist, has stated that for the past 51 years, Nigeria's fortunes have been determined by less than 60 people, Punch reports...
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11Aug
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Anambra Election : PDP screens Ubah, Oduah, 5 others – Pulse Nigeria

VanguardAnambra Election : PDP screens Ubah, Oduah, 5 othersPulse NigeriaThe Chairman of the Screening Committee, Alhaji Adamu Waziri, pledged that the committee would do a thorough and fair job. Published: 3 minutes ago; Pulse News Agency Local by NAN...
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11Aug
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Devolution of powers: We are watching National Assembly – Akwa Ibom Speaker – Vanguard

VanguardDevolution of powers: We are watching National Assembly – Akwa Ibom SpeakerVanguardThe 11th Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, in this interview with OLAYINKA LATONA, explained why the Federal Government shou...
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11Aug
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Governing Lagos demands total concentration — Ambode – Vanguard

VanguardGoverning Lagos demands total concentration — AmbodeVanguardlagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says governing the bulging population of the state demands that one should be on his toes. ADVERTISING. inRead invented by Teads. Amb...
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11Aug
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Saraki Sacks 90 Aides – Leadership Newspapers

Leadership NewspapersSaraki Sacks 90 AidesLeadership NewspapersThe President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, yesterday confirmed that he had reduced the number of aides working in his office. Saraki's special adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yus...
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11Aug
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Stop oppression of women, Mirza Masroor Ahmad urges – Vanguard

VanguardStop oppression of women, Mirza Masroor Ahmad urgesVanguardThe Worldwide Head and Caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad has condemned the oppression of women accross the world saying Islam is vehemently opposed...
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11Aug
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A/Ibom groups clash in Lagos over new Governor’s Lodge – The News

The NewsA/Ibom groups clash in Lagos over new Governor's LodgeThe NewsSome indigenes of Akwa Ibom, under the umbrella of Akwa Ibom Conscience, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against a plan by their state government to build new Governor'...
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11Aug
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Group Urges LASHA To Pass ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill – Leadership Newspapers

SundiataPostGroup Urges LASHA To Pass 'Not Too Young To Run' BillLeadership NewspapersA Youth group operating under the aegis of YouthNext has staged a peaceful rally to the Lagos State House of Assembly urging the Lagos Assembly to domesticate...
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11Aug
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RCCG Convention: Adeboye’s wife gets 2 special assistants – Vanguard

VanguardRCCG Convention: Adeboye's wife gets 2 special assistantsVanguardLAGOS—THE Governing Council of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG has appointed two special assistants for the wife of the General Overseer, Pastor (Mrs.) Foluke Ade...
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