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N8b Currency Scam: EFCC To Arraign 6 CBN Bosses, 16 Others

- May 31, 2015

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to charge six top officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 16 others to a Federal High Court on June 2... ....[Channels TV] »

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Buhari Appoints Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu as Spokesmen

- May 31, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the first set of appointments into his administration. The President on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 named Mr Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu... ....[Channels TV] »

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Niger to downsize workforce

- May 31, 2015

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, said his administration will embark on reforming, restructuring and downsizing the civil service... ...[National Mirror] »

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Ekiti govt, APC lawmakers disagree over pay

- May 31, 2015

All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly yesterday engaged in war of words with the state government over payment of their salaries and entitlements... ...[National Mirror] »

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ICAO begins Nigerian airports’ security audit today

- May 31, 2015

International Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO, will today commence security audit of major Nigerian airports and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA... ...[National Mirror] »

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Onazi Shoots Lazio Into Champions League

- May 31, 2015

By James Agberebi Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi helped Lazio seal the last Champions League spot on Sunday night. The Nigerian scored one of the goals in the Rome side's... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Brazil Edge Flying Eagles In Thriller

- May 31, 2015

Brazil’s U-20 team maintained their historic record of not losing to Nigeria when they defeated the Flying Eagles 4-2 in a thrilling clash on Monday at the Taranaki Stadium in... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Ijaw youths react to Buhari’s inaugural speech, seek review of amnesty terminal date

- May 31, 2015

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has expressed mixed feelings and concerns over the inaugural address of President Muhammadu Buhari in relation to the Niger Delta region... ....[The Guardian] »

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Musa To Play In Champions League

- May 31, 2015

By James Agberebi: Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa and his CSKA Moscow side have qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League. CSKA achieved this feat after playing a 1-1 draw away... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Babangida Cautions Super Eagles

- May 31, 2015

Ex-international, Tijani Babangida, has cautioned the Super Eagles not to underrate Chad in next month’s 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled for Kaduna,... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Okowa suspends recruitment exercise into Delta Civil Service

- May 31, 2015

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has suspended the ongoing recruitment exercise into the state civil service. A statement signed by the state Head of Service, Patrick Origho... ....[Daily Post] »

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Wike has a short time in office –Rivers APC

- May 31, 2015

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has vowed to unseat the newly inaugurated governor of the state, Nyesom Wike at the tribunal despite his assumption of office... ....[Daily Post] »

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Orji KalU urges Buhari to “immediately remove” fuel subsidy

- May 31, 2015

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has joined the campaign for the total removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Kalu, in an interview on CNN’s Quest Means Business... ....[Daily Post] »

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Illegal arms possessions: Governor Ortom declares amnesty

- May 31, 2015

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has declared amnesty for possessors of illegal arms in the state, urging them to surrender their weapons or get arrested... ....[Daily Post] »

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Fayose pays 19 APC lawmakers’ salaries

- May 31, 2015

There are indications that the embattled 19 members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly of the All Progressives Congress extraction have been paid their outstanding salaries and allowances... ....[The Punch] »

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Buhari, VP fail to declare assets publicly

- May 31, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau as required by the Constitution but failed to make the contents public.... ....[The Punch] »

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Asari Dokubo faults Niger Delta amnesty

- May 31, 2015

Leader of the Ijaw Youth Council, Mr. Asari Dokubo, has condemned the amnesty granted to the ex-Niger Delta militants by the late president, Umaru Yar’adua. According to him... ....[The Punch] »

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Egypt Pledges To Support Nigeria In Fight Against Boko Haram

- May 31, 2015

The Egyptian government has promised to collaborate with the administration of President Muhamadu Buhari in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists and to strengthen business... ....[Channels TV] »

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Navy parades suspected oil thieves in Delta creeks

- May 31, 2015

Two suspected oil thieves have been arrested by men of the Nigerian Navy along the creeks of Forcados in Delta State, just as the authority warned criminals against sabotaging... ...[National Mirror] »

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Probe CAN, TAN, super-rich Nigerians, Anglican Bishop urges Buhari

- May 31, 2015

Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese of Anglican Diocese, Most Revd Josiah Idowu Fearon, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to go after super-rich... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Pastor, wife, 8 church members killed!

- May 31, 2015

TO describe the auto crash that claimed the lives of a couple, and eight other members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) traveling... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Stay in LP for Now, Ekiti APC Tells Bamidele

- May 31, 2015

The All Progressives Party (APC) in Ekiti Stae has urged the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last gubernatorial election in the state, and member of the outgoing House... ....[Daily Times] »

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ASUU Kicks as UNIOSUN Sacks Three Principal Officers

- May 31, 2015

The Governing Council of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has terminated the appointment of three principal officers of the state university with immediate effect... ....[Daily Times] »

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Coca-Cola Plant shut over death of worker

- May 31, 2015

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Bottling operations at the Benin Coca-Cola plant of the Nigerian Bottling Company was abruptly halted on Friday by casual workers following the death of one... ....[P.M. News] »

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I Wasn’t Consulted Before Oil Marketers’ Shut Down –Ifeanyi Ubah

- May 31, 2015

The MD/CEO of Capital Oil, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, has revealed that he pulled out of the oil marketers’ strike because his company was not consulted before the oil marketers’ decision to shut... ....[Leadership News] »

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Ambode receives Namibian President, moves official residence to Ikeja

- May 31, 2015

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the economy of the state has the capacity for expansion. He stated this at the weekend while playing host to the President of Namibia,... ....[The Nation] »

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UN posthumous medals for four Nigerian fallen peacekeepers

- May 31, 2015

UNITED Nation’s (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon yesterday in New York gave posthumous awards of Dag Hammarskjöld medal to 126 peacemakers and from 38 countries including four... ....[The Nation] »

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Britain to assist in retrieving looted funds

- May 31, 2015

•Foreign Secretary says 250,000 Nigerians are in the UK •Bilateral trade hits £7 billion per annum THE British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron has pledged more assistance for the country... ....[The Nation] »

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Nasarawa LG Chairman Slumps, Dies In His Office

- May 30, 2015

Karu local government chairman of Nasarawa state, Mr. Godwin Chindo, on Saturday slumped and died in his office.... ....[Leadership News] »

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Man arrested for siphoning diesel in Edo

- May 30, 2015

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A middle-aged man is currently being detained by operatives of Edo State Police Command for allegedly siphoning diesel from a truck belonging to a beverage company... ....[P.M. News] »

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Buhari does not belong to any clique, says Jonathan

- May 30, 2015

Dr Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president and stakeholders in Bayelsa have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for pledging allegiance to all in his inaugural speech.... ....[P.M. News] »

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FIFA Corruption: We’ll withdraw our support for Blatter if he’s arrested —Nigeria FA

- May 30, 2015

The NFF clarifies its support for the FIFA president, Sepp Blatter. The post FIFA Corruption: We’ll withdraw our support for Blatter... ....[Premium Times] »

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Kano pensioners drag Kwankwaso to EFCC

- May 30, 2015

The pensioners accuse the former governor of fraud. The post Kano pensioners drag Kwankwaso to EFCC appeared first on....[Premium Times] »

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Ex-Adamawa Governor, Nyako, returns to Nigeria

- May 30, 2015

Mr. Nyako fled Nigeria in 2014 after his impeachment. The post Ex-Adamawa Governor, Nyako, returns to Nigeria appeared first on... ....[Premium Times] »

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Ganduje dissolves cabinet, sacks all political appointees

- May 30, 2015

The newly sworn in governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday dissolved the state executive council. Ganduje, who made the announcement through the Secretary to the State... ....[Daily Post] »

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NURTW protests police killing of leader in Kwara

- May 30, 2015

Confusion enveloped Ajasse, Kwara State, on Saturday as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers stormed the Ilorin-Ajasse Ipo highway to protest against the killing... ....[The Punch] »

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Alamieyeseigha discovered me –Jonathan

- May 30, 2015

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday attributed his successful political career to the efforts of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha... ....[The Punch] »

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President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo Declare Assets

- May 30, 2015

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, have declared their assets, as required by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria... ....[Channels TV] »

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We Have Not Banned Anyone From Travelling –Buhari

- May 30, 2015

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that officials of past administrations, including ministers, are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution... ....[Channels TV] »

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26 killed in Maiduguri Mosque blast

- May 30, 2015

Twenty six people were killed on Saturday after a suspected suicide bomber detonated his Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a Mosque near the Monday Market in Maiduguri... ....[The Guardian] »

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Bomb blast in mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city Maiduguri

- May 30, 2015

A bomb went off inside a mosque near the Monday Market in Nigeria's northeastern city Maiduguri in Borno state on Saturday afternoon... ...[Reuters] »

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Obasanjo, the big masquerade of my re–election -Amosun

- May 30, 2015

Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has acknowledged the immense role of ex – President Olusegun Obasanjo in his re – election success. Amosun who was appreciating the people... ....[The Nation] »

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I’m divinely chosen to assist Buhari, says Osinbajo

- May 30, 2015

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday said he was chosen by God to help President Muhammadu Buhari to transform the country. He spoke during a service... ....[The Nation] »

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Obama Congratulates President Buhari, Promises Stronger Ties With Nigeria

- May 30, 2015

The United States president, Barrack Obama yesterday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his emergence as the Nigeria’s new president and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces. Obama... ....[Leadership News] »

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Lawmakers Commend Buhari For Relocating Military Centre To Maiduguri

- May 30, 2015

Two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for laying more emphasis on security challenges facing the country... ....[Leadership News] »

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Plateau governor, Lalong, begs workers to suspend strike

- May 30, 2015

Staff salaries will be paid promptly and training and retraining of staff will also be taken seriously, Mr. Lalong promises. The post Plateau... ....[Premium Times] »

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Buhari to earn N14 million as annual salary, allowances

- May 30, 2015

The president and Vice President Osinbajo will receive millions of naira as basic salaries and allowances outlined by the RMAFC... ....[Premium Times] »

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Meet President Buhari's ADC

- May 30, 2015

Meet the newly appointed Aide De Camp, ADC, to President Muhammadu Buhari. His name is Lt. Col. Muhammed Lawal Abubakar from Kano state. An ADC is a military assistant to a Senior military... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Mixed reactions over Buhari’s neglect of guest to attend Jumat prayers

- May 30, 2015

Intense arguments, analysis, commendations and criticisms have trailed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari, having left some African leaders,... ....[Vanguard News] »

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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles ready to conquer Brazil, vows Ugbade

- May 30, 2015

Nduka Ugbade, the Assistant Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Saturday says his team is `battle-ready' to conquer Brazil in their opening match... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Gunmen invade Plateau community, burns 250 houses

- May 30, 2015

About 500 gunmen on Thursday invaded Shonong village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, burning down no less than 250 houses in the process... ....[Daily Post] »

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Desmond Elliot seeks help over gay stalker

- May 30, 2015

Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot says he has been sexually harassed by a gay man on social media. The lawmaker took to his twitter account to show his worries concerning... ....[Daily Post] »

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Buhari was chosen by God to fulfill his plans for Nigeria – Osinbajo

- May 30, 2015

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has stated that God purposely chose President Muhammadu Buhari so as to fulfill his divine plans for Nigeria. The Vice President,... ....[Daily Post] »

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Okorocha woos investors with $2m, free land

- May 30, 2015

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has promised interested industrialists and investors an assistance of $2m and plots of land to any investor, who will invest in the state. He stated... ....[The Punch] »

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NFF has no room for corruption –Pinnick

- May 30, 2015

The Nigeria Football Federation says it has zero tolerance for corrupt practices as well as any form of high-handedness or impunity, its President, Amaju Pinnick, has said. An NFF statement... ....[The Punch] »

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PDP Hosts Sambo As He Returns To Kaduna

- May 30, 2015

The former Vice President Namadi Sambo has returned to Kaduna, his home state from Abuja, after the swearing in of Muhammadu Buhari as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria... ....[Channels TV] »

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Nigeria army repels Boko Haram as new president starts term

- May 30, 2015

Nigeria's military on Saturday repelled a Boko Haram attack on the key northeastern city of Maiduguri, a day after President Muhammadu Buhari took office vowing to crush the group,... ....[The Guardian] »

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Musa: I am Ready for Chad

- May 30, 2015

By Bmidele Boluwaji: CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa has declared that he will be available to help Nigeria when she host Chad on June 13 in a 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Shorunmu: Ejide Still Part of Eagles

- May 30, 2015

By Sab Osuji: Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu has cleared the air on the absence of Hapoel Be’er Sheva of Israel goaltender, Austin Ejide from the list of foreign based... ...[Complete Sports] »

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Ighalo Arrives Sunday For Chad Clash

- May 30, 2015

By Adeboye Amosu Barring any last minute hitches, Watford of England forward, Odion Ighalo, is expected in Nigeria ahead of the June 13 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad.... ...[Complete Sports] »

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The First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari closes beauty parlour

- May 30, 2015

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, until recently, owned one of the biggest spas and beauty institutes in the country. Situated along Camp Road, a high brow area of Ungwan-Rimi Government... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Otuoke stands still for Jonathan

- May 30, 2015

Mr. Jonathan returns to his native Bayelsa after eight years in Abuja, the nation's capital The post Otuoke stands still for Jonathan appeared first... ....[Premium Times] »

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Atiku lauds Jonathan for deepening democracy

- May 30, 2015

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan for deepening the country’s democracy, noting that, Jonathan’s peaceful exit... ....[P.M. News] »

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CBN net income drops to N35 billion

- May 30, 2015

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) net income has dropped to N35.4 billion in 2014 from N209.6 billion in 2013, according to a financial statement report released by the apex bank on Friday... ....[P.M. News] »

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I Remain Grateful To Bayelsa People, Nigerians –Jonathan

- May 30, 2015

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he enjoyed during his political career from 1999 to date... ....[Leadership News] »

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Tambuwal Appoints Imam Special Adviser On Media

- May 30, 2015

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday announced the appointment of Malam Imam Imam as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs. The announcement is contained in a statement... ....[Leadership News] »

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Kuku To Buhari: Don’t Undermine The Niger Delta

- May 30, 2015

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to decisively addressed the issues of the participation of the people in Niger Delta in the exploration and exploitation... ....[Daily Times] »

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Bear with me, Buhari pleads

- May 30, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration as it tackles myraids of problems confronting... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Aliyu stoned in Niger, smuggled out of stadium

- May 30, 2015

IMMIDIATE past governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu was yesterday booed and stoned at the venue of the handing over ceremony in Minna. Aliyu... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Buhari leaves guests, attends Jumat service

- May 30, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday left some African leaders and other guests who were at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa to celebrate his inauguration midway... ....[The Punch] »

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Thugs brutalise journalist for report on Buhari, Nasarawa gov

- May 30, 2015

Thugs suspected to be APC loyalists in Nasarawa State on Friday beat Daily Trust correspondent in the state, Mr. Hir Joseph to astate of coma during Governor TankoAl-Makura’s inauguration... ....[The Punch] »

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6 killed by suicide bomber at a wedding ceremony in Borno

- May 30, 2015

The Borno State Police Command on Friday said six persons were killed by a sucide bomber who attacked the venue of a wedding fatiha in Tashan Alade in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno... ....[The Punch] »

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UK Pledges Support For Buhari In Fight Against Boko Haram

- May 30, 2015

Hours after the presidential inauguration ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr Philip Hammond, says his country stands ready and willing to help... ....[Channels TV] »

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Youth Stones Emir At Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai’s Swearing-in

- May 29, 2015

The swearing-in ceremony of the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, turned bloody on Friday, as angry youths at the venue attacked the revered Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.... ....[Channels TV] »

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inaugural Speech -May 29 2015

- May 29, 2015

I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish her... ....[NTA News] »

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PDP congratulates Buhari

- May 29, 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has joined millions of people around the world to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on his inauguration as President and Commander-In-Chief of Armed... ....[The Nation] »

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Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri

- May 29, 2015

President Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgency when he directed the central command of the military to relocate to Maiduguri... ....[P.M. News] »

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Okonjo-Iweala gives new ADB president, Adesina, tight hug

- May 29, 2015

Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Minister of Agriculture now President of the Africa Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina in a tight hug after he was announced the new President of the African Development Bank....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Rivers: Wike appoints Chief Judge, reinstates sacked lecturers

- May 29, 2015

The new Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has announced the appointment of Justice Daisy Okocha as the Chief Judge of the state. Wike made the appointment after being sworn-in... ....[Daily Post] »

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Student dies as Teaching Hospital staff industrial action continues

- May 29, 2015

Vice Chancellor of the University of Illorin in Kwara State, has said the strike embarked upon by staff of the institutions Teaching Hospital has led to the death of a female student... ....[Daily Post] »

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Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural

- May 29, 2015

Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech, says; “it brightens hope for,democracy in Nigeria” Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the inaugural speech... ....[Daily Post] »

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Buhari’s inaugural speech is illusory and vague –Ebun Olu Adegboruwa

- May 29, 2015

Lagos based lawyer, Ebun-Olu-Adegboruwa has condemned the inauguration speech by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying it was illusory and vague. The lawyer in a statement issued on Friday... ....[Daily Post] »

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El-Rufa’i, deputy to forfeit 50% salary

- May 29, 2015

Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Friday said he would forfeit 50 per cent of his salary pending when the financial situation of the state improves. The governor stated this... ....[The Punch] »

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Ambode names SSG, spokesman, others

- May 29, 2015

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has announced the appointment of key officials of his government. In a statement on Friday, Ambode named Mr. Tunji Bello as Secretary... ....[The Punch] »

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Twin Explosion Kills 7, Injures Dozens In Borno

- May 29, 2015

A twin explosion has killed seven people and left dozens injured on Friday morning, at Tashan Alade in Hawul Local Government of Borno State, North-east Nigeria. According to report... ....[Channels TV] »

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I Belong To Everybody And I Belong To Nobody –Buhari

- May 29, 2015

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, in his speech after he was sworn-in made a strong statement about his commitment to serving the people without external influence... ....[Channels TV] »

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4 Students Gang-rape Female Colleague In Ondo

- May 29, 2015

Ondo State Police Command has arrested four students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, for allegedly gang-raping a female student of the institution... ....[Leadership News] »

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Senate: Suswam Withdraws Petition Against Gemade

- May 29, 2015

Former Benue state Governor Gabriel Suswam yesterday stated that he has decided to withdraw the suit challenging the election of Senator Barnabas Gemade, saying the decision is to enhance... ....[Leadership News] »

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FIFA Urges Nigerian Referees To Forget World Cup Officiating, Focus On AFCON Matches

- May 29, 2015

Carlos Henriques, FIFA Referee Development Officer, has called on Nigerian referees to forget about World Cup officiating ambition for now. Henriques gave the advice in an interview... ....[Leadership News] »

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Buhari recalls Jonathan’s historic telephone call

- May 29, 2015

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari yesterday showered praises on outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan, saying his conduct has changed the course of Nigeria’s political history. Buhari spoke... ....[The Nation] »

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Zuma first foreign leader at Eagle square

- May 29, 2015

President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, was the first foreign leader to arrive Eagle Square, venue of the presidential inauguration in Abuja. Other presidents present at the venue of the... ....[The Nation] »

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Buhari sworn in as Nigeria’s president

- May 29, 2015

Muhammadu Buhari was on Friday morning sworn-in as new President of Nigeria. He took his oath of allegiance at exactly 10.51am at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The inauguration ceremony was... ....[The Nation] »

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Niger governor sworn in by mother in-law

- May 29, 2015

The new governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, was sworn in on Friday. He took the oath of office at Sani Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna. The state’s Chief Judge, Justice Fati... ....[The Nation] »

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Fire razes shops in Ondo, destroys properties worth millions

- May 29, 2015

A mid-night inferno yesterday gutted a shopping complex in Ayede-Ogbese, a sleepy community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying properties worth millions of... ....[Daily Post] »

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Kidnappers demand N50m ransom for Jonathan’s cousins

- May 29, 2015

Gunmen who kidnapped Patience Egbeni and Kate Eni, cousins to President Goodluck Jonathan, have allegedly demanded N50 million ransom for their release. The two women were kidnapped on May... ....[Daily Post] »

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CJN bans launching of books in honour of serving judges

- May 29, 2015

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Thursday, reiterated the directive of the National Judicial Council, banning launching of books in honour of serving judges. The CJN... ....[Daily Post] »

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NBA suspends Amaechi’s Attorney-General

- May 29, 2015

The Port Harcourt branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has suspended the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Worgu Boms over the lingering judicial crisis... ....[Daily Post] »

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Jonathan dissolves cabinet at midnight

- May 29, 2015

Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan formally dissolved his cabinet midnight Thursday. Shortly after the presidential inauguration dinner held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, last... ....[The Punch] »

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NDLEA Operatives Vacate The Residence Of Buruji Kashamu

- May 29, 2015

Six whole days of house arrest, that’s what the NDLEA enforced but now they have withdrawn from the residence of Ogun State Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu. Operatives of the National... ....[Channels TV] »

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Pinnick Leads NFF Delegation To Fifa Congress

- May 29, 2015

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, is in Zurich, Switzerland for the 65th Fifa congress. The Warri born football administrator is joined by NFF 1st Vice President,... ....[Channels TV] »

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Osun House Of Assembly Passes LCDA Creation Bill Into Law

- May 29, 2015

The Osun State House of Assembly has finally passed into law, the bill creating additional 31 Local Council Development Authorities (LCDA), three Area Councils and two Administrative... ....[Channels TV] »

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Rivers council chiefs get certificates of return, PDP kicks

- May 29, 2015

THE Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has issued Certificates of Return to the twenty-two local council chairmen elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives... ....[The Guardian] »

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Buhari’s village celebrates its son as new president

- May 28, 2015

As Nigeria inaugurates Muhammadu Buhari as its next president, the small village of Daura is bubbling with excitement. The normally sleepy little town on the edge of the Sahel is the... ...[Deutsche Welle] »

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I’m not scared of Buhari – Okonjo-Iweala

- May 28, 2015

The outgoing Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday said she is not scared of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, probing her. Responding to what she described as attack... ....[The Nation] »

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72 police officers promoted

- May 28, 2015

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 72 senior police officers. The Commission in a statement issued by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani , stated... ....[The Nation] »

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APC Suspends 5 Members In Kwara

- May 28, 2015

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara, has suspended five of its members in Baruten Local Government Area of the State for anti party activities. The Publicity Secretary... ....[Leadership News] »

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Jang Pardons 5 Convicts

- May 28, 2015

Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau on Thursday granted pardon to five convicted persons in the State. Mr James Mannok, Director of Press Affairs to the outgoing governor, who announced this... ....[Leadership News] »

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There are more Nigerian professionals in Europe than in Nigeria –EU

- May 28, 2015

The European Union (EU) says there are more Nigerian professionals in Europe than there are in Nigeria, warning that the development can be detrimental to the development of the country.... ....[P.M. News] »

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EFCC arraigns businessman over stolen crude oil

- May 28, 2015

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday arraigned one Elder Christopher Andrew Isibor before Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on a 3-count... ....[P.M. News] »

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46 Oshodi Hoodlums Arrested Again

- May 28, 2015

Kazeem Ugbodaga Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit have arrested another 46 suspected hoodlums in Oshodi area of Lagos,... ....[P.M. News] »

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Adesina elected 8th President, African Development Bank

- May 28, 2015

Outgoing Minister of Agriculture Akinwunmi Adesina has been elected the 8th President of the African Development Bank after a keenly contested election in Cote D'Ivoire today May 28th. ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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I ‘ve no regrets losing to Buhari –Jonathan

- May 28, 2015

Despite the painful loss of the Presidential election to his opponent of the All Progressives Congress, President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he has no regret over his defeat. The... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Woman docked for alleging to have been spiritually impregnated by Lagos pastor

- May 28, 2015

The police on Thursday arraigned a hairdresser, Rose Godwin, before an Apapa Magistrate Court sitting in Lagos for obtaining the sum of N5000 from a pastor she alleged impregnated her... ....[Daily Post] »

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Niger arrests 600 for Boko Haram links – Minister

- May 28, 2015

Niger’s Security Minister, Hassoumi Massaoudou, has said the country has detained and charged 643 people since February for their alleged links with Boko Haram. Massaoudou told parliament... ....[The Punch] »

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Court dismisses suit challenging DStv rate hike

- May 28, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a suit seeking the reversal of the recent 20 per cent increment on DStv subscription rates. The court also declined to make an order compelling... ....[The Punch] »

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Senate orders DPR to seal-off filling stations hoarding fuel

- May 28, 2015

Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources ( Upstream and Downstream ), currently investigating the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, has directed the Department of Petroleum... ....[The Punch] »

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NDLEA refuses to vacate Kashamu’s home

- May 28, 2015

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday, beefed up its presence around the Lekki, Lagos residence of the embattled Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji... ....[The Punch] »

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Army arrests three Boko Haram bomb makers in Gombe

- May 28, 2015

Three bomb makers have been arrested in Gombe, Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, has said in a statement. Details later. . . ....[The Punch] »

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Osinbajo inspects Aso Rock office

- May 28, 2015

The Vice-President elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was on Thursday conducted round his new office and residential quarters at the Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Vice President... ....[The Punch] »

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Uduaghan berates Delta’s accountant for disappearing before handover

- May 28, 2015

Outgoing Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has described the disappearance of the Accountant-General of Delta State, Mr Cyril Agbele, six days to hand over to a new... ....[The Punch] »

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President Jonathan Presents Handover Note To Buhari

- May 28, 2015

The President has presented his handover notes to the President-elect. Both men, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari are perhaps meeting for the last time before the handover. The... ....[Channels TV] »

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Court Stops NERC From Increasing Electricity Tariff

- May 28, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday restrained the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from implementing the new electricity tariff billed to be effective from June 1,... ....[Channels TV] »

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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria

- May 28, 2015

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal... ....[The Guardian] »

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Lagos to FAAN: stop taxi licensing

- May 28, 2015

The Lagos State Government has warned the Federal airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to stop what it calls illegal registeration of taxi and intercity transport operators. Commissioner for... ....[The Nation] »

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Frozen food traders lose N10 million to blackout

- May 28, 2015

Frozen food traders in Ijora-Olopa, Lagos, lost N10 million worth of food items between May 23 and May 25 to blackout. They said yesterday that the blackout is worsened by the scarcity of... ....[The Nation] »

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Nigeria to deport 5 Chinese multi-billion naira textile smugglers

- May 28, 2015

The Chinese businessmen behind the massive illegal importation of textiles to Kano are to be deported from Nigeria. The fate of the businessmen was announced after a joint inspection visit... ....[P.M. News] »

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167 trucks of petrol supplied to Abuja – DPR

- May 28, 2015

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said on Wednesday that 167 trucks of petrol were supplied to Abuja on Tuesday following the suspension of strike by oil sector workers on Monday.... ....[P.M. News] »

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Court bars army from harassing electricity workers

- May 28, 2015

A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba, has restrained the Nigerian Army from harassing and preventing the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc., from carrying out its duty.... ....[P.M. News] »

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N19.2bn Fraud: Court to rule on ex-Gov. Sylva’s Case June 8

- May 28, 2015

EFCC says Mr. Sylva used a bureau de change operator to fleece the state of billions. The post N19.2bn Fraud: Court to rule on ex-Gov. Sylva’s Case June 8 appeared first on Premium Times... ....[Premium Times] »

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70-year-old woman arrested in Ogun for helping armed robbery suspect

- May 28, 2015

The woman sought treatment for her son shot during armed robbery. The post 70-year-old woman arrested in Ogun for helping armed robbery suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ....[Premium Times] »

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Fuel scarcity is an act of Sabotage - Pres Jonathan

- May 28, 2015

During the Federal Executive Council valedictory session earlier today, President Jonathan said his administration has witnessed various degrees of political manipulations, particularly the... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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I was a motor park tout, Benue state Gov-elect

- May 28, 2015

The Benue State Governor elect, Chief Samuel Ortom, explained that his experience as a motor park tout to his election as governor has been nothing than a divine arrangement and... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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200,000 Nigerian Refugees in Neigbhouring Countries –UNHCR

- May 28, 2015

The United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), have said that over 200,000 Nigerian Refugees from the northeastern part of the country are currently taking refuge in the... ....[Daily Times] »

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Ebonyi workers demand unpaid salaries from Governor Elechi

- May 28, 2015

Ebonyi State workers have called on out-going Governor, Martin Elechi to pay their September 2011 salaries. The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Ebonyi, made the... ....[Daily Post] »

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Police nabs two suspected kidnappers in Ekiti State

- May 28, 2015

Governor Ayo Fayose on Tuesday said the Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended two persons suspected to be kidnappers. The governor disclosed this during a broadcast in Ado Ekiti, the... ....[Daily Post] »

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Man goes nude over inability to buy fuel in Lagos

- May 28, 2015

As the regime of fuel scarcity continues, people have devised different means of expressing their grievances. The latest is an unidentified man who went naked in a bid to register his... ....[Daily Post] »

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May 29: Yero dissolves cabinet, begs Kaduna people for forgiveness

- May 28, 2015

Governor Muktar Yero of Kaduna State has dissolved the State Executive Council. The outgoing governor also terminated the appointment of all other political appointees in the state. He made... ....[Daily Post] »

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Thunderstorm kills three sisters, one pupil in Kwara

- May 27, 2015

Three pupils of the same parents and another pupil were killed by thunderstorm in Gure, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, between 12 midnight and 1am on Wednesday. Apart from... ....[The Punch] »

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Court affirms Aregbesola’s victory, dismisses Omisore’s appeal

- May 27, 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the victory of the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, in the August 9, 2014 governorship election in the state. The seven-man panel, led by... ....[The Punch] »

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Lagos cancels movement’s restriction for May sanitation

- May 27, 2015

The Lagos State Government says it has cancelled the restriction of movement during the May edition of the monthly sanitation scheduled for Saturday. The Commissioner for the Environment,... ....[The Punch] »

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11 killed in Kwara auto crash

- May 27, 2015

No fewer than 11 people were confirmed dead while nine people received varying degrees of injured following an auto-crash involving a Toyota Hiace Bus and a Turbo branded truck. Our... ....[The Punch] »

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Jonathan sends confab report to N’Assembly for approval

- May 27, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday forwarded the report of the 2014 National Conference to the National Assembly, with two days to the end of his tenure on Friday (tomorrow). The... ....[The Punch] »

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Pres. Jonathan Signs Tobacco Control Bill, Five Others Into Law

- May 27, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria has signed the Tobacco Control Bill and five others passed by the National Assembly into law. Among the bills that were signed on Wednesday was the... ....[Channels TV] »

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Court Refuses To Stop Wike’s Swearing In

- May 27, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday refused an application to stop the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Kate Abiru, from swearing in the Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief... ....[Channels TV] »

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Court Bars NDLEA, Others From Arresting Kashamu

- May 27, 2015

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Wednesday restrained security agencies from unlawfully arresting and extraditing Mr Buruji Kashamu to the United... ....[Channels TV] »

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Extend Probe Beyond My Administration – Jonathan

- May 27, 2015

Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, says those calling for the probe of his government should ensure that such probes are extended beyond the Jonathan administration, otherwise it will... ....[Channels TV] »

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Army Dismisses About 200 Soldiers

- May 27, 2015

The Nigerian Army has dismissed close to 200 soldiers, as a result of their cowardice in tackling the Boko Haram insurgents terrorising communities in the nation’s north-east. The... ....[Channels TV] »

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Pres. Jonathan transmits confab report to Senate, urges action

- May 27, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday forwarded the National Conference Report to the Senate and urged the Upper House to act on the document. The post Jonathan transmits confab report to... ....[The Guardian] »

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Bayelsa PDP expels nine members, tasks others on discipline

- May 27, 2015

THE Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled nine of its members from the party over anti-party activities in the last general elections. The post Bayelsa... ....[The Guardian] »

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UN to honour four fallen Nigerian peacekeepers

- May 27, 2015

AS Nigeria awaits change of government from President Goodluck Jonathan to President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, in a landmark ceremony billed to be witnessed by over 40 government delegations... ....[The Guardian] »

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Nigeria paying $800 million to oil suppliers to end crisis

- May 26, 2015

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's outgoing government has agreed to pay a debt of $800 million to resolve a months-long fuel crisis crippling the economy days before the inauguration of a new president... ....[AP News] »

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Human rights threatens legal action against oil workers

- May 26, 2015

A Human rights group, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has threatened civil and criminal proceedings against oil workers and marketers unions, for their role in the... ....[The Guardian] »

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Ifeanyi Ubah Urges Nigerians To Support Deregulation

- May 26, 2015

The Managing Director of Capital Oil, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has asked citizens to support deregulation in other to get petroleum products at the lowest price. “I have always been of the... ....[Channels TV] »

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Nigerian Military Opens Dialysis Centre In Abuja

- May 26, 2015

Nigeria’s Defence Intelligence Agency has opened a Dialysis Centre in Abuja, the oil-rich nation’s capital city. At the centre’s commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, President... ....[Channels TV] »

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Jonathan commiserates with Obasanjo over sister’s death

- May 26, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday commiserated with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the death of his younger sister, Mrs. Adunni Eweje-Obasanjo. According to a statement by his... ....[The Punch] »

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Suspected kidnappers, leader’s wife arrested in Ekiti

- May 26, 2015

Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and wife of the kingpin that allegedly abducted 11 victims, who were freed in the early hours of Saturday. Ekiti State... ....[The Punch] »

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Jonathan turns down chairmanship of PDP BoT

- May 26, 2015

Indications have emerged that outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan has turned down the proposal by members of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for him to... ....[Daily Post] »

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I have your records – Amaechi dares Wike on probe threat

- May 26, 2015

Governor Chibuike Amaechi of River State has dared his incoming successor, Chief Nyesom Wike, to go ahead with his threat to probe his administration, saying he has Wike’s records at the... ....[Daily Post] »

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NDLEA vows to remain at Kashamu’s house despite court order

- May 26, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered 50 operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to immediately vacate the Lagos residence of the senator-elect for Ogun East... ....[Daily Post] »

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Female corps member found dead in Ilorin

- May 26, 2015

Tragedy struck in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Sunday night as a member of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in the state, Miss Yetunde Shukurat Idowu, was found on the street,... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Ex-militant leader warns against castigating amnesty programme

- May 26, 2015

A Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Mr. Ayakpo Niekebi of Niger Delta Advocate for Peace, NDA, with membership from Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities, has warned Mr Michael... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Nigerian jailed for 5 years in Cambodia for raping a Norwegian tourist

- May 26, 2015

A 26 year old Nigerian man, Ekwegbalu Ugochukwu Udok, has been sentenced to 5 years in jail by a Municipal court in Cambodia for beating and raping a Norwegian tourist, 27 year old Nodia... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Footballer, Aaron Samuel shows off his newborn daughter

- May 26, 2015

24 year old Nigerian Super Eagles player and Chinese Super League, Guangzhou R&F striker, Aaron Samuel welcomed a baby girl with his girlfriend Nadia some weeks back. He showed the... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Another dead body spotted at New Road, Lekki

- May 26, 2015

Dear people whose job it is to get rid of corpses from our roads, there's one now at New Road bus stop, Lekki Epe Express way. The body has been there since morning. The police was called... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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Dokpesi to testify in Tinubu’s N150bn libel suit against AIT

- May 26, 2015

AIT insists that the contents of the documentary are facts and have been in the public domain for about two decades. The post Dokpesi, 7 others to testify in Tinubu’s N150bn libel... ....[Premium Times] »

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Workers declare indefinite strike in Cross River

- May 26, 2015

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in Cross River has declared an indefinite strike by civil servants in the state over unpaid salaries. In... ....[P.M. News] »

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Oshoala wins BBC Womens Footballer of the Year

- May 26, 2015

Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The 20-year-old forward is the first player to win the new award from the BBC... ....[P.M. News] »

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I’ll sack the 22 APC chairmen elected in Rivers – Wike

- May 26, 2015

Rivers state governor-elect Nyesom Wike has vowed to dissolve the 22 council chairmen who were sworn in yesterday by the outgoing governor, Chibuike Rotimi... ....[P.M. News] »

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Oshiomhole swears-in LG Chairman then suspends him

- May 26, 2015

It was a case of hiring and firing on Tuesday in Benin, as Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state, suspended Mr. Alhassan Mohammed for two months few minutes after... ....[P.M. News] »

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FG Begins Distribution Of N5bn Clean Cooking Stoves

- May 26, 2015

The federal government yesterday begins distribution of N5 billion clean cooking stoves for rural women all over the country. According to Vice President Namadi Sambo, the stoves would help... ....[Leadership News] »

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100 killed in Benue communities, refugee camps

- May 25, 2015

Over 100 persons, mostly women, children and the elderly, were feared killed early Sunday morning in villages and refugee camps located at Ukura, Gafa, Per and Tse-Gusa in Logo Local... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Boko Haram hacks 10 to death

- May 25, 2015

Boko Haram militants hacked 10 people to death in a Friday raid on a village in northeast Nigeria's Adamawa state, a local government administrator said Monday. ....[CNN News] »

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NSCDC nabs 16-year-old, others for operating illegal refinery

- May 25, 2015

THE Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) in Kogi State has paraded a 16-year-old boy and three others for alleged ownership of an illegal refinery in Ebiya, Ajaokuta Local... ....[The Guardian] »

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Stay away from Nigeria, NANS tells Jacob Zuma

- May 25, 2015

The National Association of Nigerian Students has advised South African President, Jacob Zuma, to stay away from the inauguration of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The organisation... ....[The Punch] »

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Insurgency Victims: Catholic Bishops Kick Against Mass Abortion

- May 25, 2015

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has kicked against calls for mass abortion for some of the pregnant women rescued from the terrorist group, Boko Haram. Addressing a news... ....[Channels TV] »

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APC, SDP disagree on call for Aregbesola’s resignation

- May 25, 2015

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Osun state yesterday disagreed over calls on the state governor; Mr. Rauf Aregbesola to resign over unpaid... ....[The Guardian] »

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FIFA officials arrive Nigeria for refereeing course

- May 24, 2015

FIFA Regional Development Officer, Carlos Manuel Neves and Technical Instructor, An Yan Lim Kee Chong have arrived in Nigeria, ahead of a one-week FIFA Member Association Refereeing Course,... ....[Daily Post] »

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Fuel Scarcity: Passengers stranded as airlines cancel flights

- May 24, 2015

The current ‘biting’ scarcity of petroleum products in the country may be taking a turn for the worse, as major domestic airlines in the country yesterday cancelled their... ....[Daily Post] »

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Fuel scarcity: Beat FM shuts station

- May 24, 2015

As Nigerians continue to groan over the ongoing scarcity of fuel across the country, the management of Beat FM, 99.9 FM has shut down its radio station. The Lagos-based radio station... ....[Daily Post] »

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Armed robber arrested on his wedding day

- May 24, 2015

It was an embarrassing moment for a robbery suspect recently, as the Oyo State Police Command arrested him on his wedding day. The suspect, 42-year-old Olumide Asiyanbi, while speaking with... ....[Daily Post] »

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Fuel Scarcity: Abuja workers to stay at home from Monday

- May 24, 2015

There may be total paralyses of economic and commercial activities in Abuja, the nation’s federal capital territory, except there is an urgent improvement in the availability of petroleum... ....[Daily Post] »

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Ban Ki-moon appoints Nigerian as UN Human Rights Chief in Uganda

- May 24, 2015

A Nigerian, Dr Uchenna Emelonye has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon as the country’s representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in... ....[Daily Post] »

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Cancel PHCN privatization-CNPP urges Buhari

- May 24, 2015

The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), on Sunday called on President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari to cancel the privatization of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN... ....[Daily Post] »

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Mining for Death In Niger: I lost six children to lead poisoning –Farmer

- May 24, 2015

Residents of Shakira and Angwan Kawo communities in Rafi local government area of Niger State were predominantly farmers in the past years.... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Fuel crisis could shut down our service, MTN warns

- May 24, 2015

Nigeria's biggest mobile phone operator MTN has warned that its network faces shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation... ....[Vanguard News] »

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Buhari, Cameron Affirm Pledge to Fight Corruption

- May 24, 2015

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and the British Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday affirmed commitment to fighting corruption, noting that a successful fight against the scourge will... ....[Daily Times] »

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Chris Brown's baby mama claims he does not pay her child support

- May 24, 2015

Chris Brown has been accused by his baby mama Nia Guzman of not paying anything for his daughter. Nia dropped the info while shutting down a Chris Brown fan who said Nia was using their... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

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President approves 2 new specialised universities

- May 24, 2015

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two specialised universities, President Goodluck Jonathan has said.. Speaking at the 31st convocation of the Bayero University, Kano... ....[P.M. News] »

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Edo council chairman dies after protest for his removal

- May 24, 2015

The Chairman of Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, Hassan Kadiri, has reportedly died from an undisclosed terminal disease. Kadiri who died on Friday... ....[P.M. News] »

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NANS Condemns Call For Withdrawal Of Okonjo's Yale Degree

- May 24, 2015

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the call for the withdrawal of the Doctorate Degree conferred on the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, by Yale... ....[Leadership News] »

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Gov Fayose Lifts Curfew On Ado-Ekiti

- May 24, 2015

Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Sunday lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Ado-Ekiti on May 22, following a civil disturbance. The governor stated this in his broadcast to the people of the... ....[Leadership News] »

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Expert Raises Concern About TB’s Prevalence Rate In Edo

- May 24, 2015

The Edo Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy Control Officer, Dr Osagie Igbinigie, on Sunday expressed concern about the high rate of tuberculosis infections in the state. He expressed the concern in... ....[Leadership News] »

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Prices Of Food Stuff Rise In Warri

- May 24, 2015

Prices of stable food stuff have increased in Warri, Delta commercial city, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A survey conducted by NAN on Sunday in the popular Igbudu Market revealed... ....[Leadership News] »

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Sambisa raid: Troops rescue 20, lose one soldier -DHQ

- May 24, 2015

An additional 20 children and women trapped in Boko Haram’s Sambisa Forest camps in Borno State have been rescued by soldiers in the latest ... ....[The Nation] »

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Danjuma to Buhari: Probe Jonathan’s govt

- May 24, 2015

Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma yesterday asked the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to probe the outgoing government. Danjuma said the administration of ... ....[The Nation] »

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Buhari rejects Rolls Royce in London

- May 24, 2015

•Meets PM Cameron President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, currently on a private visit to England, on Friday turned down the use of a Rolls Royce made ... ....[The Nation] »

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May 29: Police deploy more anti-bomb squads in hotels

- May 23, 2015

More security agents, including members of the anti-bomb squads, will as from Monday be deployed in hotels accommodating heads of state and other invited guests for the inauguration ....[The Punch] »

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We’ve learnt from our mistakes —PDP

- May 23, 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday admitted that it made mistakes and learnt lessons during the course of the campaigns and the 2015 general elections... ....[The Punch] »

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Airlines halt operations over fuel scarcity

- May 23, 2015

Due to the near total scarcity of aviation fuel to run the aircraft of the various domestic carriers, thousands of air travellers were left stranded across airports in Nigeria on Saturday....[The Punch] »

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Jonathan didn’t impose Keshi on NFF —PINNICK

- May 23, 2015

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, admits he has not found life easy as head of the country’s football body. In this interview with PIUS AYINOR, he talks on his challenges... ....[The Punch] »

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APC Divided Over Senate Leadership

- May 23, 2015

The All Progressives Congress (APC) appears divided over the choice of the leadership of the National Assembly as the tussle on who becomes the next senate president has intensified. In the build-up... ....[Channels Television] »

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NDLEA Explains Why Buruji Kashamu Is Under House Arrest

- May 23, 2015

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its action follows a formal request for extradition received from the Embassy of the United States of America pending the arraignment of... ....[Channels Television] »

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Police, Hunters Rescue 11 Kidnap Victims In Ekiti

- May 23, 2015

SECURITY agents and local hunters in Ekiti State, yesterday, broke kidnappers’ den in Esure Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Counciland rescued 11 victims abducted from various locations in the last... ....[The Guardian] »

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Danjuma decry humiliation of northern Christians

- May 23, 2015

Former Minister of Defence, Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma (retd) has said that northern Christians were always targets of disgrace and humiliation out of public offices for no just cause....[The Nation] »

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Kashamu to appear in court Monday -NDLEA

- May 23, 2015

After hours long siege on his Lekki – Lagos home, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday said it has placed Senator – elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu, under house... ....[The Nation] »

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Nigerian Army pulls 34 generals out of service

- May 22, 2015

A total of 34 infantry generals were pulled out of service on Friday at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports....[The Guardian] »

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Buhari’s inauguration: 50 heads of governments to attend

- May 22, 2015

Over 50 presidents and heads of government across the globe will attend the inauguration of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. This disclosure was made on Friday by Chairman of the Media...[Daily Post] »

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Priests beaten to stupor as Enugu government battles Anglican Church

- May 22, 2015

More than six persons, including four Anglican priests, were on Friday allegedly beaten to stupor by some members of task-force working with the Enugu State Housing Corporation....[Daily Post] »

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Jonathan says he will be a peace advocate after leaving

- May 22, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said he would be an advocate of peace in the country after leaving office....[Vanguard News] »

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Youths, Women Shut Down Shell Facilities In Bayelsa

- May 22, 2015

Some youths and women from Nembe communities in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Friday shut down two flow stations belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company....[Channels Television] »

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Police Parade 30 Crime Suspects In Ondo

- May 22, 2015

The Ondo State Police Command has paraded 30 crime suspects, including two among the armed robbery suspects that escaped during the jailbreak in Ekiti prison in 2014....[Channels Television] »

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Buhari On Private Visit To Britain

- May 22, 2015

Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, May 22, left the country for Britain on a private visit. This is his first such trip outside the country since winning the March 28....[Channels Television] »

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FG Blames NUPENG, PENGASSAN For Drop In Electricity

- May 22, 2015

The Federal Government of Nigeria has attributed the drop in electricity supply across the country to the destruction of gas pipelines and the current strike by Nigeria Union of Petroleum ....[Channels Television] »

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Membership of APC Swells as More Senators Defect

- May 22, 2015

The membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC has continued to swell with more politicians joining the party from all across the country.....[NTA News] »

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Kano: Muslim Youths Burn Court, over Blasphemous Comment

- May 22, 2015

Hundreds of Muslim youths on Friday morning burnt a Sharia court situated at Rijiyar Lemo area and took to the streets protesting an alleged blasphemous comment by a sect member of Tijjaniyya.... Thisday

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Senate summons Okonjo-Iweala, Allison-Madueke, NNPC

- May 22, 2015

The Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) on Friday ordered the Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and her counterpart.... Punch

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Governors will not choose my ministers –Buhari insists

- May 22, 2015

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has distanced himself from the ministerial lists which went viral recently in the social media.... Daily post

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Osun: Civil servant attempts suicide over unpaid salary

- May 22, 2015

A senior Civil Servant identified as Ojo Owolabi attempted to commit suicide in Obokun Local Government Area of the State by drinking insecticide..... Daily post

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President Jonathan Commissions Defence Radio

- May 22, 2015

Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan today commissioned a radio station belonging to the Defence Headquarters. The Radio Station, operating on 107.7FM frequency, is situated inside Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja.... Daily post

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Ekiti Crisis: Gov Fayose relocates Hausas from Atikankan, Ado Ekiti

- May 22, 2015

Consequent upon the crisis between Hausas living in Atikankan, Ado Ekiti and some members of Drivers Union which has led to the destruction of property, especially the burning of the Oja Oba in Ado Ekiti.... Daily post

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Nasarawa: One dies, four injured in road crash

- May 22, 2015

One person has been confirmed dead and four others critically injured in a road crash along the Keffi-Kafanchan road in Nasarawa State, says the Federal Road Safety.... Punch

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EFCC re-arraigns Arisekola’s son, others

- May 22, 2015

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday re-arraigned three oil marketers Opeyemi Ajuyah, Abdullahi Alao and Olarenwaju Olalusi over an alleged N1.1bn fuel-subsidy fraud..... Punch

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50 shops, two houses razed as Ekiti violence escalates

- May 22, 2015

No fewer than 50 shops and two residential buildings, located within the Oja Oba market in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, were razed as the crisis between drivers and Hausa traders escalated on Friday..... Punch

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Yvonne Nelson, Dumelo in Twitter fight over dumsor

- May 22, 2015

The friendship between two best buddies in Ghana's movie industry, Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo seems to have hit the rocks over their divergent views on the energy crisis the nation is grappling with..... Citifmonline

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Jumia Begins Mobile Week Megathon

- May 22, 2015

Nigeria leading e-commerce merchant Jumia is having its mobile week from June 1 through to June 7, 2015...... TechRez

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FG terminates Sure-P GIS, Forecom partnership

- May 22, 2015

The Federal Government's Sure-P Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) has announced the termination of its partnership with Forcecom Network Limited (FNL)..... Daily Sun

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Lagos: Contractors Begin $1.6bn Lekki Port Works

- May 22, 2015

Contractors have begun US$1.6 billion worth of construction work on Lekki Port, situated within the Lagos Free Trade Zone in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.... Port Technology

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Konga online retailer to go mobile-only for 5days

- May 22, 2015

This may not just be a marketing push, because Konga seems to be attempting to experiment on the concept of mobile...... Pulse NG

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Federal Gov owes construction firms N500bn

- May 22, 2015

There are indications that most construction companies in the country may soon close shop as the Federal Government reportedly owes various firms.... National Mirror

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FG loses N5tn annually to oil theft

- May 22, 2015

The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerco Nigeria Limited, Yabagi Sani said the country is experiencing an annual operational losses of $25bn (about N5tn) from the oil and gas sector.... News24

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FG Commences Privatisation of Nigerian Railway

- May 22, 2015

In a bid to ensure that the present gains recorded in the railway transport are not eroded in the years ahead, the federal government has begun moves to privatise the Nigerian Railway Corporation.... THISDAY Live

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19 year-old kidnaps 9 month-old baby

- May 22, 2015

A 19 year-old young girl and a minor accomplice have been arrested by the police in Ogun State for allegedly kidnapping a nine months old baby..... Daily Trust

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Sosoliso plane crash survivor bags 1st Class in US

- May 22, 2015

One of the two survivors of the 2005 Sosoliso plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi, has proved her intelligence by graduating in First Class division at the University of St Thomas, Houston.... Daily Sun

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HIV+ robber infects women..

- May 22, 2015

Police sources told Daily Trust in Kaduna yesterday that a HIV-positive member of a robbery gang recently smashed by detectives from the command confessed to have befriended a number of women.... Daily Trust

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Senate hastens to pass N174bn FCT budget

- May 22, 2015

The Senate yesterday set machinery in motion to fast-track passage of the N174,068,999,970 billion 2015 budget appropriation of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.... National Mirror

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Hausas Set Ado-Ekiti Main Market on Fire

- May 22, 2015

A part of Ado Ekiti Main Market was gutted with fire on thursday, 21st Of May by people allegedly from the Hausa community. The Hausa speaking community in Ekiti state have had issues with some indigenes.... Daily Times

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Military Court: Brigade Commander Escapes Death Sentence At GCM

- May 22, 2015

The family of the brigade commander of the 23 Armoured Brigade in Yola, Adamawa State, Col Victor Ebhaleme heaved a sigh of relief as their bread winner has been reportedly discharged and acquitted.... Leadership Newspapers

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Prof Soyinka Calls For Road Safety Clubs In Schools

- May 22, 2015

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has called for the establishment of Road Safety Clubs in schools across the country...... Leadership Newspapers

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Lawyer loses SAN rank, barred from legal practice

- May 22, 2015

A senior Nigerian lawyer, Kunle Kalejaiye, has been stripped of his rank as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The stripping is one of several disciplinary measures against Mr. Kalejaiye.... The News

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PDP: Mu'azu, Anenih Not Forced To Resign -Secondus

- May 22, 2015

Mr Uche Secondus acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed insinuations that Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu and Chief Tony Anenih were forced to resign.... Leadership Newspapers

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Six more killed by Fulani herdsmen in Plateau

- May 22, 2015

As residents in most villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State still live in fear of attack by gunmen, fresh report has indicated that no fewer than six persons have been killed.... Daily Sun

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Senate probes petro scarcity

- May 22, 2015

The Senate has instituted an investigation into circumstances leading to persistence fuel scarcity in the country. The lawmakers mandated the Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources.... Daily Trust

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Real Madrid to sack Ancelotti after Getafe game

- May 22, 2015

Carlo Ancelotti will reportedly take charge of Real Madrid for the last time on Saturday, when they play Getafe in La Liga..... Daily post

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Kwara transport workers protest passage of law

- May 21, 2015

No fewer than a hundred workers with the Kwara State Transport Corporation, popularly known as 'Kwara Express', on Thursday, embarked on a peaceful protest to the state House of Assembly.... Daily Times

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Spurs release Adebayor on compassionate leave

- May 21, 2015

Emmanuel Adebayor has been granted compassionate leave by Tottenham Hotspur for a second time this season to return to Togo to sort out his personal issues.... Punch

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SEC suspends BGL’s firms, Okumagba, others from capital market

- May 21, 2015

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), yesterday came down heavily on one of Nigeria’s leading investment banking groups with the suspension of the BGL Group and its subsidiaries.... The nation

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Nnamani wins ‘Miss United Nations pageant

- May 21, 2015

The god of beauty has smiled on Miss Vivian Adaeze Nnamani. She recently clinched the 2015 Miss United Nations (Nigeria) Pageant title..... Punch

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Nigerian 'human flesh' restaurant: A correction

- May 21, 2015

An article of May 16 reported that a restaurant in Nigeria had been shut down because it was serving human flesh. It was based on details given in a BBC Swahili article. BBC Swahili has now confirmed the story is incorrect.... Telegraph.co.uk

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No human meat restaurant in Awka, says Anambra Govt.

- May 21, 2015

The Anambra Government said it had investigated reports that human meat was found in a restaurant in Awka and found same to be false, thereby urging the public to ignore the story..... The Guardian

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MURIC dismisses rumour on removal hijab from Corps members in Lagos

- May 21, 2015

The Muslim Rights Concern ( MURIC) has advised all Muslims in Lagos to ignore the false report on the alleged removal of hijab from the heads of female Muslims corps members.... DailyPost

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Court Orders Striking Judiciary Workers To Suspend Strike

- May 21, 2015

The National Industrial Court on Thursday in Enugu ordered striking judiciary workers in the state to suspend their industrial action and resume work immediately..... The Streetjournal

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NASS Leadership: APC Will Not Sacrifice Merit For Zoning –Tinubu

- May 21, 2015

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu on Thurday said that the party will not sacrifice merit on the altar of zoning in its search for a Senate President.... CHANNELS TELEVISION

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6 Years After, AIB Releases 4 Air Crashes Reports

- May 21, 2015

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Thursday released the final reports of the investigations carried out on four air accidents that occurred within the Nigerian airspace..... Thisday

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Patience Jonathan promises to support Buhari’s wife

- May 21, 2015

Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan, has pledged to support Hajia Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari.... Punch

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Electricity workers protest, demand severance pay

- May 21, 2015

Electricity workers, under the auspices of the National Union of Electricity Employees of Nigeria, on Thursday stormed the Bureau of Public Enterprises in Abuja to protest.... Punch

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PDP: Secondus leads NWC members to meet Jonathan

- May 21, 2015

The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Thursday, led members of the party's National Working Committee to a closed-door meeting with President.... Punch

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Police arrest ABU student, others for robbery, terrorism

- May 21, 2015

The Police in Kaduna on Thursday paraded 16 members of a suspected terrorist group also known as Sara-Suka' in the Rigasa area of Igabi Local Government Area of Kauna State..... Punch

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Borno seeks help as IDPs deliver 132 babies in camps

- May 21, 2015

The Borno State Government on Thursday called for local and international support as each of the 21 IDP camps record about six child births daily..... The Eagle Online

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Court refuses to reinstate ex-Adamawa Governor, Nyako

- May 21, 2015

Any hope of the impeached governor of Adamawa state, Murtala Nyako, being reinstated immediately was dashed on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Yola.... Premium Times

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CNPP to Blair: You're wrong on oil subsidy removal in Nigeria

- May 21, 2015

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties has rejected some postulations offered by a former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on how the incoming All Progressives Congress federal administration should fix Nigeria..... Premium Times

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Fayose Declares Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew In Ado Ekiti

- May 21, 2015

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose on Thursday declared a dusk-till-dawn curfew in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, a day after a communal clash broke out in Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti..... CHANNELS TV

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Ekiti prison escapees rearrested for robbery in Ondo

- May 21, 2015

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday arrested three men in Akure for their alleged involvement in robbery. The suspects were said to have escaped from a prison in Ado Ekiti.... Punch

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Gunmen abduct Reps-elect’s mother in Benue

- May 21, 2015

Gunmen on Wednesday abducted the mother of the House of Representative-Elect for Buruku Federal Constituency in Benue State, Orker Jev, in Mbaya, Tombo, Buruku Local Government Area of the state..... Punch

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May 29: Police Beef Up Security Nationwide

- May 21, 2015

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has ordered commanding officers to beef up security around key and vulnerable installations in their jurisdictions ahead of the May 29 inauguration..... Dailyindependent

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Security man dies after betting to consume bottle of Ogogoro

- May 21, 2015

A security officer, simply identified as Thompson, has died after drinking a bottle of a popular alcoholic drink and smoking five sticks of cigarette in two minutes..... Daily post

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Ekiti Kidnaps: Falana accuses policemen of complicity

- May 21, 2015

As efforts continue to curb the rising spate of kidnappings in Ekiti State, human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, to redeploy some police.... Daily post

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Lobi 1-0 Heartland: Bashiru lands Makurdi Bomber first league win

- May 21, 2015

Lobi Stars became 10th time lucky after they finally ended their winless streak in the 2014/2015 NPFL season on Wednesday after a hard won 1-0 home win over Heartland.... Goal.com

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Kano Pillars 2-1 Gabros: Ekpai, Ali end visitors unbeaten run

- May 21, 2015

Kano Pillars defeated Gabros 2-1 in a Nigeria Premier League Week 10 tie in Kano on Wednesday. Goals from Moses Ekpai, Rabiu Ali helped Okey Emordi's men overcome Nwosu Ikechekwu's solitary effort.... Goal.com

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2face Idibia: Music star called hypocrite by 'friend'

- May 21, 2015

He wrote that the star has enjoyed the patronage of the Nigerian politicians he criticized. He also wrote the 2 Baba failed to help OJB Jezreel when he had his kidney issue..... Pulse Nigeria

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Three feared killed as drivers, traders clash in Ekiti

- May 21, 2015

UNCONFIRMED reports said three people were feared killed yesterday as the fragile peace reigning in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital was shattered when members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).... The Guardian

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PDP warns Fani-Kayode against unguarded statements

- May 21, 2015

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned one of its chieftains, Femi Fani-Kayode against making crude remarks about the party..... Daily post

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I resigned to allow Jonathan take over as PDP BOT Chairman –Anenih

- May 21, 2015

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has explained why he resigned his position on Wednesday..... Daily post

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I conceded defeat to Buhari to prevent post-election violence –Jonathan

- May 21, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday explained why he conceded defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 presidential election. Jonathan said he decided to take the heroic move because of his desire to keep the country.... Daily post

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Court Remands Lebanese For Evading N49m Customs Duties

- May 21, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered a Lebanese, Fares Chawich, to be remanded in prison for allegedly evading customs duties to the tune of about N49 million..... Dailyindependent

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Boko Haram: 579 Soldiers on Trial..

- May 21, 2015

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that about 579 officers and soldiers are currently facing General Court-Martial (GCM) in Lagos and Abuja for various offences ranging from acts of cowardice, desertion and sabotage..... Thisday

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27 Killed in Plateau state..

- May 21, 2015

At least another 27 persons were again killed in Barkin Ladi Local Government Council of Plateau State in a two-pronged attacks by people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.... Thisday

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IG Orders CPs to Provide Tight Security for Foreign Missionaries

- May 21, 2015

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Solomon Arase, has directed Command Commissioners of Police to provide adequate security for all foreign nationals, especially missionaries living in their jurisdictions..... Thisday

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Jonathan calls on global community, Nigerians to support Buhari

- May 21, 2015

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja called on the global community and Nigerians to support the incoming government of President-elect Muhammadu Buhari..... Daily post

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Gov Lamido hands over to SSG, jets out on annual leave

- May 21, 2015

Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, yesterday handed over the state administration to his Secretary to State Government (SSG) Lawan Abdu Babura, a week to inauguration of a new government..... Daily post

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Lagos Speakership Tussle: Efforts To Reach Consensus Fail

- May 21, 2015

As battle for the next Speaker of the 8th session of the Lagos State House of Assembly hots up, efforts to produce a consensus candidate amongtthe returning members have reportedly failed.... Dailyindependent

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Jonathan leaves $60b debt for Buhari -Osinbajo

- May 21, 2015

THE grim picture of the economy was yesterday laid bare in Abuja by Vice-President-elect Yemi Osinbajo. He said: •110million Nigerians are feeling the pangs of poverty; •a $60b debt is to be inherited.... The nation

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PDP: Muazu, Anenih bow to pressure, resign

- May 21, 2015

THE crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since it lost the presidential election in March, took a new turn yesterday with the resignation of its chairman, Ahmed Adamu Muazu..... The Guardian

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PDP National Chairman, Mu’azu resigns

- May 20, 2015

Embattled National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, has resigned...... Daily post

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65% of Nigerians Lack Access to Banking

- May 20, 2015

With an estimated population of 179 million people, 65 per cent of Nigerians still lack access to any form of banking facility or service, the Controller, Benin zonal office of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance corporation (NDIC), Mr. Sunday Oluyemi has said.... THISDAY Live

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Oil sector operators fault CBN's policy on dollar

- May 20, 2015

Central Bank Of Nigeria building CBNSTAKEHOLDERS in the oil and gas sector have expressed concerns over the moves by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ban dollar denominated transactions.... The Guardian

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FG blames vandals as power generation sinks to 2000MW

- May 20, 2015

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali, yesterday blamed pipeline vandals for the decline of power generation in the country from 4500MW to 2000MW..... DailyPost

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NAFDAC-registered Products To Sell Across ECOWAS

- May 20, 2015

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that products registered under it will soon enjoy patronage across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).... Leadership Newspapers

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Subsidy: Presidency's Silence Worries Oil Marketers

- May 20, 2015

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, and the Depot Petroleum Products Marketers Association, DAPPMA, say they are worried that the Federal Government has remained mute on their demand.... The Streetjournal

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Oil Facilities Shutdown: NNPC In Talks With Unions

- May 20, 2015

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is in talks with the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).... Leadership Newspapers

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Dangote cement Unveils 19 Projects for Ogun Communities

- May 20, 2015

Indigenes of the host communities to the Dangote Cement Plc, in Ibese, Yewa and Ewekoro, in Ogun State, are in for better times, as the cement company announced the inauguration of some 19 different corporate social..... Daily Times

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Angelique Kidjo honored with PhD in Music at Yale

- May 20, 2015

Angelique Kidjo received the honorary degree as part of a 9-person group that also included economist and current Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala..... Pulse Nigeria

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Gov Amaechi Got N257.6bn From 'Missing $20bn' –Okonjo

- May 20, 2015

Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has revealed that Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi got part of the $20billion allegedly missing from the Excess Crude Account (ECA)..... The Streetjournal

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Okonjo challenges governors over missing $20 billion

- May 20, 2015

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi okonjo-Iweala, said it was strange for the Governors Forum to allege that 20 billion dollars were missing from the Excess Crude Account (ECA)..... News24 Nigeria

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Apple buys a Nigerian-owned ICT firm for $1 billion

- May 20, 2015

UNITED States of America's most celebrated brand, Apple, has bought Nigeria's Chinedu Echeruo's HopStop..... The Guardian

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FRSC: Fake drivers licences, number plates in circulation

- May 20, 2015

The Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, says fraudsters are producing fake vehicle number plates and drivers licences..... Daily Trust

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NPFL goes on three weeks break, resumes June 14

- May 20, 2015

The League Management Company (LMC) has announced that the 2014/15 Nigeria Premier League season will go on three weeks break after games of Match Day 10 slated for Wednesday.... Goal.com

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Ahead FIFA Women's World Cup: Falcons off to Toronto

- May 20, 2015

Twenty-six players of the senior female national team, the Super Falcons, head coach, Edwin Okon and 10 other officials, last night departed for Toronto, Canada.... Daily Sun

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Keshi allows NPFL players to play midweek games

- May 20, 2015

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has allowed players invited to the Super Eagles for next month's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad to feature for their clubs in Wednesday's Nigeria Professional Football League.... Goal.com

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NFF is broke, says Amaju Pinnick

- May 20, 2015

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is currently finding it difficult to raise fund for all the national teams representing the country in different international championships because it is broke..... The Guardian

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Piracy: Nollywood Can Generate $250m Through TV – NBC Boss

- May 20, 2015

The director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, has said the lack of distribution system in Nollywood encouraged piracy..... Leadership Newspapers

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Wizkid Tattoes Iconic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Image

- May 20, 2015

BET International Act nominne, Wizkid has permanently etched a new tattoo of popular image of late Afrobeat legend, late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti..... Entertainment Express

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S.African union says 2000 workers on strike at MTN

- May 20, 2015

About 2,000 workers at MTN Group went on strike on Wednesday demanding higher pay, union leaders said, threatening a prolonged walkout at South Africa's second-biggest telecoms firm.... Reuters Africa

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NDLEA arrests 2 with cocaine worth N15m

- May 20, 2015

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano has intercepted and made seizure of 2.7 kilograms of substances.... National Mirror

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Medical Doctor, 63, Remanded in Prison over Alleged N13.5m Fraud

- May 20, 2015

A 62-year-old medical doctor, Obinna Monagor, was, on Tuesday, remanded in prison for alleged fraudulent conversion of N13.5 million..... Daily Times

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Buhari may appoint Femi Adesina as his SA on Media - Reports

- May 20, 2015

There are reports that President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari may have penciled down managing director and editor-in-chief of The Sun newspapers, Mr. Femi Adesina, as his special Adviser on Media.... DailyPost

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Bauchi Gov-elect Appeal To Workers To Suspend Strike

- May 20, 2015

The Bauchi State Governor-elect, Barrister Mohammed Abubakar, has lamented the strike action embarked upon by the state civil servants saying the strike is affecting the work of the transition Committee.... Dailyindependent

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Nigerian Packaged Water Industry Now Generates N8bn Daily

- May 20, 2015

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr Paul Orhii, made the revelation at the presentation of annual report on packaged water in Abuja..... Thisday

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Fashola Pleads With Nonagenarian Over Protest

- May 20, 2015

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday pleaded with a 91-year-old woman, Madam Roseline Ololo to shelve her plans of occupying his office in protest against the refusal of the state government to return her schools.... Dailyindependent

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ECOWAS Leaders Bid Jonathan Farewell, Hail Nigeria’s Polls

- May 20, 2015

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in Accra, Ghana, paid glowing tributes to President Goodluck Jonathan for his contributions to regional peace, security.... Dailyindependent

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Court Stops Jonathan From Signing Amended Oil, Gas Bill

- May 20, 2015

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday restrained President Goodluck Jonathan from assenting to the bill for an Act to amend the Oil and Gas Export Free Zone Act..... Dailyindependent

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Jonathan Cabinet Will Not Be Dissolved Until May29 –Akwaashiki

- May 20, 2015

Contrary to media report, the Minister of Information, Mrs. Patricia Akwashiki, has debunked a statement which quoted her as saying that the outgoing Jonathan-led administration would be dissolving the cabinet today.... Dailyindependent

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Health workers begin indefinite strike

- May 20, 2015

Health workers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) Tuesday embarked on an indefinite national strike over alleged unwillingness by the Federal Government to attend to their demands..... The nation

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Arsenal open talks with Chelsea over Cech transfer

- May 20, 2015

Arsenal have begun negotiations with Chelsea over signing Petr Cech this summer. The Gunners and Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the Blues, but the Czech goalkeeper is believed to favour staying in London.... Daily post

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Chibok girls kept in bunkers inside Sambisa forest – Shettima

- May 20, 2015

Borno State governor, Kassim Shettima, Tuesday disclosed that the abducted female students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, were being held in bunkers, inside Sambisa Forest..... Daily post

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Your comments are unbecoming of a president-elect – Group tells Buhari

- May 20, 2015

A group, National Peace Building and Conflict Reconciliation Organisation (NPBCTO), has advised President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to exercise restraint in making comments...... Daily post

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