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Hajj: Saudi Arabia shortens time for ‘devil stoning’ ritual
The government of Saudi Arabia has shortened the timing for the symbolic stoning ritual for this year's lesser hajj. The decision is believed to avert a repeat of the disaster…
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How trigger-happy policeman killed motorcyclist in Ondo over N50 bribe (WATCH)
An unidentified trigger-happy policeman killed a commercial motorcyclist on the Benin-Ore expressway over a fifty naira bribe, according to Sahara Reporters. In the 100-seconds video made available by the online medium, the…
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Nigeria on the verge of food crisis – Agric. minister
The Federal Government on Monday warned that the nation is on the verge of a food crisis if Quelea birds, locusts and grasshoppers gathering in Niger Republic are allowed entry into…
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Nnamdi Kanu is ‘His Excellency, President of Biafra’ inside Kuje Prison – Charles Okah
Charles Okah, the mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bombing has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, is usually addressed as ‘His Excellency,…
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Relax Nigerians, ‘NNPC has no plans of increasing price of fuel’
The Federal Government has insisted that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will not be increased. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group…
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Just In: 4 soldiers missing in boat mishap
Four soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently missing due to a boat mishap on Monday in Bayelsa state, The Leadership reports. The soldiers who are part of the Military Operation known as Operation Crocodile…
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#BudgetPadding: ‘Fugitive’ Oke should be thoroughly investigated for role in arms deal – Jibrin
A former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin has responded to a recent interview granted by a member of the House, Oluwole Oke. He said…
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US set to return $458m of Abacha’s loot – AGF
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Salihu Isah on Sunday revealed that the United States of America was planning…
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The right policies are hugely criticised in Nigera – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said the way to know a policy that works in the country, is when it is being criticised. Emefiele…
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First Nation to resume flight operations September 15
FirstNation Airways proved they are not on the verge of folding up when it made announcements of its resumption of its regular scheduled flight operations by September 15. In a statement released by its Head…
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Sallah: Reps extend resumption date by a week
The House of Representatives has postponed its resumption from annual recess due to the forthcoming Eid El-Kabir celebrations, The Punch reports. The members of the green chamber of the legislature proceeded on…
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Ondo APC primary was fraudulent – Oke
One of the aspirants in the just concluded governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Olusola Oke has kicked against the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu stating that…
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Driver knocks man down while distracted by phone call
A company driver, Henry Uduze has allegedly killed a 37-year-old man, Effiong Etim, The Punch reports. Effiong, a security guard was returning from work on his motorcycle when he was allegedly crushed…
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Boko Haram insurgency is an international crisis | Lai Mohammed to U.S. Congressman
The federal government on Sunday said that the letter written by a United States of America congressman, Tom Marino calling for America to stop selling ammunition, and other military hardware…
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Mob nearly lynches woman for abducting 2 children
A suspected female kidnapper was saved by policemen from being lynched by residents at Ojuwoye Market, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Saturday, The Punch reports. It was learnt that the…
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Ekiti NLC chairman denies collecting N25m from APC
The Chairman of the Ekiti State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ade Adesanmi has denied the allegation that labour leaders in the state collected N25 million from…
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Police arrests suspect who robbed Lekki residents with toy gun
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old suspected robber, Moses Akpan, for allegedly robbing residents of Oniru, in the Lekki area of the state with a toy gun, The Punch reports. Upon…
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Edo Election: Man caught with 25 PVCs
Over the weekend a middle-aged man was arrested with about 25 Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) at Ugo in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo state. The man was alleged to have…
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Economic recession: Your economic policies to blame – PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being the architect of the current economic recession in the nation due to its poor economic policies.…
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Twitter war: Kenyans are behind Nigerians in every aspect – Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has joined in on the Twitter war between Nigeria and Kenya over the visit of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to both countries. Fani-Kayode took to…
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Iheanacho strike gives Rohr first victory with Super Eagles
A sublime strike by Kelechi Iheanacho helped Gernot Rohr secure a victory in his first game as Super Eagles manager at the Nest of Champions stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The…
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Ogun state permanent secretary dies after swearing-in
A permanent secretary in the Ogun State civil service has died barely 48 hours after being sworn into office, Premium Times reports. Olubunmi Odumusi died in her sleep on Friday night at…
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‘I only slept with one girl’ | Pastor who had 30 girls as sex slaves confesses
Thirty-six-year old Chukwuemeka Nwocha, the General Overseer of Tongue of Fire Restoration Ministry, who was arrested during the week by officers of the Lagos state Police command for having 30…
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Police arrest brothel-running ‘prophetess’ in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command on Friday paraded a prophetess for allegedly running a prostitution ring, using teenagers, Daily Post reports. Idowu Olupinla, 54, the founder of a white garment, Adura migba…
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APC inaugurates caretaker officers for Gombe state
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated caretaker officers for the Gombe State chapter of the party. This is was made known via a statement issued by…
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After meeting Sheriff, OBJ calls for strong opposition
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a strong opposition party in the country if Nigeria’s democracy must be strong, dynamic and cherished, Channels Television reports. Obasanjo made the call after he held a…
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Police arrest 23 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms
The Ogun state Police Command have arrested 23 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms, Channels Television reports. A total of 21 guns of different types was also recovered from the suspects who…
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Petrol tanker, several vehicles on fire along Abuja-Kaduna expressway (WATCH)
A petrol tanker and several vehicles are currently on fire along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. In a video shared by @Securityalertng on Twitter the location of the fire is 56 kilometres…
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Just In: Multiple accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway (PHOTOS)
An accident involving multiple vehicles just occurred in front of the British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited company towards the end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, The Punch reports. No deaths were…
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Just In: Ali Modu Sheriff in closed-door meeting with OBJ
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, one of the factional national chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, is currently holding a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in his Abeokuta Presidential Hilltop…
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