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Just In: EFCC declares former Katsina governor Ibrahim Shema wanted (PHOTO)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared a former governor of Katsina state Ibrahim Shema wanted. In a statement released by its Head of Media and Publicity,…
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Soldiers kill 4 Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Members of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday killed four Boko Haram terrorists in a shootout at a village in Gaidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, according to Premium Times. According…
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Paralympics: Josephine Orji breaks World Record to win Nigeria’s 8th gold medal
Josephine Orji added another gold medal to Nigeria's medal haul to eighth at the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympics. In a impressive performance Orji broke the World Record to win the…
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Buhari is jittery about Biafra – MASSOB
The leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), says President Muhammadu Buhari is jittery over the group's doggedness to actualise its dream of…
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Buhari, Osinbajo, ministers to hold retreat on 2017 budget
Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will on Thursday September 15, 2016 hold a retreat to deliberate on the 2017 budget. This is according to a statement signed by…
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Edo Tracker: El-Rufai, Oshiomhole behind postponement – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governors Nasir El-Rufai and Adams Oshiomhole of being behind the postponement of the Edo governorship election, The Punch reports. The state chapter of the party…
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Probe Patience Jonathan within 7 days, SERAP tells FG
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday asked Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami to begin prosecution against former first lady, Patience Jonathan over the possession…
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Arms deal: Dasuki trial adjourned to October 19, as presiding Judge goes on vacation
The trial of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki has been adjourned to October 19, Daily Trust reports. Dasuki is facing trial over alleged possession of illegal arms…
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Driver arraigned in court for beating wife over feeding allowance
A 52-year-old driver on Wednesday was arraigned before a Lagos court for allegedly beating his wife over feeding allowance. The man a resident of 28, Olarekun St., Abule Egba, a…
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Arik Air to resume operations on Wednesday
Hours after announcing the suspension of its services, Arik Air is set to resume normal flights operations on Wednesday, according to Premium Times. The company’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Olabanji Ola, on…
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Champions League Roundup: Messi scores hat-trick in Barca’s 7-0 rout | Bayern hits 5 | Arsenal and PSG draw
Lionel Messi was the star of the night as the UEFA Champions League resumed hostilities tonight. The Argentine scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 7-0 rout of Celtic at the Nou…
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‘I never rejected any apartment from the NFF’ – Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has denounced claims that he rejected he rejected the accommodation given to him by the Nigeria Football Federation for his stay in Nigeria. In his…
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Power generation hits 3,277MW
The Nigeria Electricity System Operator (SO) on Tuesday said that the power producers generated 3,277 Mega Watts (MW), as at 06.00 hours. According to its power performance report for Monday production, SO noted that…
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Avengers mock ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’, says soldiers are scared and can’t swim
The Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has accused personnel of the Nigerian Army, involved in the “Operation Crocodile Smile” in parts of the Niger Delta region of being scared to death and…
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Just In: Man City’s Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach postponed
UEFA has postponed the Champions League match between English club Manchester City and German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The game scheduled for 7:45pm Nigerian Time was meant to be Pep Guardiola's first…
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‘Bail out the economy not states’ | APC chieftain tells Buhari
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State, Dr. Ibrahim Lame, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop giving bailout funds to state governments. Lame, a former…
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JSS II student commits suicide over boyfriend
A Junior Secondary School (JSS) II Female student of Gyegeh Memorial College Logo1, Makurdi, Benue state has committed suicide, The Nation reports. The student, simply identified as Jessica Beer is believed to have…
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This is why Arik Air suspended its operations
Few hours ago we reported the news that Arik Air operations were grounded. Arik Airline has now issued a statement giving reasons for the temporary disruption to its operations. The…
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Forget about Biafra, Buhari tells MASSOB, IPOB
President Muhammadu Buhari has told those agitating for Biafra Republic to forget about it, according to Daily Trust. Buhari made the declaration on Tuesday when he received over 100 National Youth Service Corps…
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Nigeria has a defective economic policy – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday said Nigeria has a defective economic structure, due to its over-dependence on oil. Alhaji Mohammed made the assertion at a news briefing…
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Recession: Senate to hold economic team accountable – Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday stated that the upper chamber will hold those responsible for the management of the economy accountable. He said the senate…
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Arik Air reportedly shuts down operations
Arik airplanes are currently grounded across the country leaving hundreds of its air travellers stranded, according to Sahara Reporters. The airline has been unable to airlift passengers as none of its aircrafts have…
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2 killed, 9 injured in multiple accident in Ogun
A multiple auto accident at the notorious Onipepeye stretch of the Sagamu – Abeokuta Road on Tuesday claimed the lives of two persons, injuring nine others. According to The Nation the accident…
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Buhari hosts youth corpers in his Daura home (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Daura, his hometown. President Buhari who posted a picture of the visit of the corps…
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Jonathan visits Babangida, Abdulsalami in Minna (PHOTOS)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to former Head of states, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna. Jonathan on his official Twitter…
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Demoted General to challenge court martial
A Major General in the Nigerian army, Patrick Adebayo Falola, who was demoted to the rank of Brigadier-General by a military court martial, has vowed to challenge the verdict, The Nation reports. Falola, a former Director,…
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Edo tracker: APGA wants election shifted to Independence Day
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called for a further postponement of the Edo state governorship election. The party's candidate for the governorship election, Osaro Onaiwu, wants the exercise shifted to…
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Hillary Clinton ‘fine’, ready to continue campaign
US Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she is feeling fine and ready to continue campaigning for the forthcoming election. Clinton made this known on Monday via a message posted on…
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Mob beats man for attempting to steal Sallah ram
A mob beat up a 42-year-old man, identified simply as Ishaku, on Monday for attempting to steal a ram, according to Daily Trust. The incident which occurred at Unguwar Tumbu, Madalla,…
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Wizkid, Falz the Bahd Guy, others announced NMVA award winners (See full list)
The organizers of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) have announced winners of the 2015 edition of the awards. Rapper Vector’s video for ‘King Kong Remix’ won the 2015 Video…
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