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Buhari dog owner gives reason for choice of name
Iroko Joachim, the man who named his dog 'Buhari' has given reasons behind his action. Iroko who appeared before a Magistrate's court in Sango Ota, Ogun state on Monday said…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari spent N20m on ear infection | Security operatives raid Ogoni Community | Game of Thrones shines at the Emmys
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Here’s how much Buhari spent on the treatment of his ear infection - YNaija 25-year-old defrauds Oyedepo, Dantata, others - YNaija Security…
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Army rescues 43 persons kidnapped by Boko Haram, recovers 500 cows (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian army has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday by Army spokesman…
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Fayose says President Buhari is Nigeria’s major problem
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has labelled President Muhammadu Buhari as the “major problem of Nigeria.” Fayose made the remark in a statement on Sunday signed by his media aide, Lere…
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How Nigerian Air Force jets bombarded Boko Haram locations in Borno (WATCH)
Fighter jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Friday bombarded locations housing suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by…
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How police rescued 14 oil workers kidnapped in Rivers state
The Rivers state Police Command says the oil workers who were kidnapped were rescue by its men who engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel on Sunday. The Rivers State…
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Maiduguri more secure than Lagos and Abuja – Gov. Shettima
Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima says Maiduguri, the Borno state capital is more secure than Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital, and Abuja, the seat of political power. Shettima made the disclosure on…
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Obama tells black community how important the US elections is (WATCH)
President of the United States Barack Obama on Saturday told the black community in the country that they need to go all out to cast their votes in the forthcoming…
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Just In: Paralympics team arrive Nigeria to warm reception
Nigeria's team to the Rio 2016 Paralympics games on Sunday arrived the country to a warm reception. The team set a record as it won eight gold medals, and twelve…
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Isheri kidnappers demand N1.2billion ransom
The gunmen who kidnapped four residents of an estate in the Isheri area have demanded a N1.2 billion ransom from the victim's family, Channels Television reports. The kidnappers who made contact with…
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Budget padding tracker: Compel EFCC to probe Dogara, others – SERAP tells court
Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to begin investigations levelled against…
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EPL: Watford beat Mourinho’s Man Utd for the first time in 30 years
Watford Football Club secured their first victory over Manchester United for the first time in thirty years. Watford who secured a 3-1 victory at Vicarage road last defeated United on…
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Imo state to commence payment of pension on Monday
The Imo State government says it would commence payment of pension on Monday, September 19, Channels Television reports. The Commissioner for Internally Generated Revenue and Pensions Matters, Ifeanyi Ararume, who disclosed this in Owerri…
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Federal University Lafia sacks 35 staff over scarcity of funds
The appointment of 35 non-teaching staff of the Federal University, Lafia, has been terminated by the institution over its inability to pay their salaries. This development was made known on Sunday in…
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Anyone convicted of looting should be banned from politics – Maitama Sule
Elder statesman Yusuf Maitama-Sule, has demanded that public officers convicted of looting public funds should be banned from partaking in partisan politics and holding public office. Maitama-Sule who made the…
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FG issues Samsung a 7-day ultimatum on Galaxy Note 7
The Federal Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited over the explosion of dozens of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 while charging. The ultimatum issued by the Consumer…
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10 gripping photos from the New York bomb explosion
The Chelsea neigbourhood of New York service was on Saturday rocked by a bomb explosion at a dumpster. The explosion which injured 29 people is believed to have been caused…
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I was traumatised by the death of 13 generals – Agwai
A former Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Martin-Luther Agwai, on Saturday said he was left traumatised by the death of the 13 Generals who died in the ill-fated Nigerian Air…
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Bomb explosion in New York injures 29
A bomb explosion in the Chelsea neigbourhood of New York City has injured twenty-nine people. According to authorities the explosion which occurred on Saturday night, was being investigated as a…
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LAUTECH doctors beg Ajimobi over half salary
The Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso Chapter, have pleaded with Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, to pay them their salaries in full like other health workers in…
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President Buhari arrives New York for 71st UN General Assembly (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America where he would participate at the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations. Buhari departed Nigeria on Sunday for New…
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Recession: Buhari should emulate Obasanjo by seeking advice from Okonjo-Iweala – Iwuanyanwu
An elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to emulate former President Olusegun Obasanjo by seeking economic advice from a former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in order…
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Nnamdi Kanu is critically ill, suffering from persistent cough – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says its leader Nnamdi Kanu is currently critically ill in Kuje prison. According to the group it got wind of Kanu's illness from his…
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We would not be part of negotiations to rescue Chibok girls – BBOG group
The #BringBackOurGirls group says it would take no part in negotiations to rescue the abducted Chibok school girls, The Punch reports. The group which is at the forefront of seeking the safe…
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Army recovers large cache of ammunition in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army has recovered a large cache of ammunition in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The ammunition was recovered in the Bulabulin area of the town. The Army Headquarter…
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What BBOG group has to say about FG’s status update on Chibok girls (READ)
The #BringBackOurGirls group has issued a statement in response to Friday's briefing by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on the efforts taken so far by the federal…
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Recession will be over very soon – Adeosun
Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun says the current economic recession in the country would soon be over. Adeosun made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja while addressing a news conference. She…
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EPL: Henderson scores stunner as Liverpool beat Chelsea 2 – 1 (WATCH)
A stunning strike by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was one of the highlights of a breathtaking game at Stamford Bridge. The Game Week 5 match-up lived up to its hype…
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Nigeria spends N2.4bn on rice importation daily – Ogbeh
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says Nigeria spends N2.4bn on the importation of rice daily. Ogbeh made the disclosure while addressing farmers at Ndeagu-Echara and Omege-Echara in…
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Buhari sanctions Director who plagiarised ‘Change begins with me’ speech
The presidency has reacted to allegations in the media that President Buhari's plagiarised a 2008 speech of Barack Obama when he inaugurated the 'Change begins with me' campaign. This is…
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