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‘We are using minimum force to fight Boko Haram’ – Buhari
While addressing a special session of the EU parliament in Strasbourg, France, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that his government is using 'minimum force' in the fight against Boko Haram terrorism.…
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MTN hires ex-US attorney general, Eric Holder to challenge $3.9bn fine
MTN group has hired former attorney general of the United States, Eric Holder, to challenge the $3.9 billion fine imposed on the telecommunication giant by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC),…
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Court orders arrest of Tunde Aluko
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the immediate arrest of former State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state, Temitope Aluko over alleged perjury. The…
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Arms fraud scandal: Panel forwards new list to EFCC
A panel set up by the federal government to investigate arms procurement between 2007 and 2014 on Tuesday forwarded another report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It…
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South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma, to return misappropriated public funds
South African President, Jacob Zuma, has agreed to pay back some of the public funds he used to upgrade his personal house. This disclosure was contained in a statement released…
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‘APC will soon disintegrate’ – Olu Falae
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae, has predicted the fragmentation of the ruling All Progressive Congress, saying that members of the…
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EFCC recovered more than $2 trillion in 12 years – Attorney-General
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday, stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than $2 trillion that were stolen…
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Former Chief of Air Staff, Amosu declines offer to return arms funds
A former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), has reportedly refused to agree to return arms contract funds traced to him. Amosu, who was recently arrested, is…
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Video of Nigerian Air Force’s drone attack on Boko Haram base (WATCH)
A logistics base used by members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect has been destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, Director…
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‘Every former leader is guilty of corruption’ – Saraki
The Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that all government officials in Nigeria since 1999 are guilty of the miscalculations that have led to the present problems of Nigeria.…
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‘We got N905m contract from NIMASA without bidding’ – Witness
Prosecution witness, Uche Obilor, a businessman, on Tuesday, told a federal High court that his companies, Seabulk Offshore Limited, Southern Offshore Limited and Ace Prothesis Limited, received N905,800 million from the Nigerian…
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Fashola justifies the 45% increase in electricity tariff
The Minister of Work, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has rationalized the recent 45% increase in electricity tariff. The Minister made the justification on Tuesday when he appeared before the Senate Committee…
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Nigerian Air Force destroys Boko Haram ‘logistics base’
A logistics base used by members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect has been destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, Director…
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I’m not used to working as hard as Obasanjo – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, expressed his gratitude to former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, for tolerating him for 3 and half years as Minister of Petroleum under his regime as Head…
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‘Stop leaking information’ | Chief of Staff warns Aso Rock workers
Workers at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, have been warned to stop leaking information contained in official documents and files or face stiff sanctions. The warning was sounded by the…
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Farouk Lawan’s co-accused to testify against him
In what can be best described as a dramatic surprise, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday, opened its criminal case against Farouk Lawan, former Chairman of the House…
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Pat Utomi is the face of ‘competence’ in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has described Professor Pat Utomi as the face of competence and creativity in Nigeria. Speaking in honour of the the political-economist at…
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Whatsapp hits 1 billion users
Popular instant messaging app, Whatsapp, has reached a billion users worldwide. This is according to the Chief Executive of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Mark wrote on his Facebook wall that: “One…
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Ezekwesili to FG: ‘Don’t feed lies to Nigerians’
Leader of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) movement of former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Monday, called on the Buhari administration to avoid creating trust deficit in his government. The former…
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#IowaCaucus: Donald Trump loses to Ted Cruz… Clinton and Sanders tied
US senator and Presidential Candidate for the Republican Party, Ted Cruz, on Monday, won the Iowa Republican caucus beating out billionaire, Donald Trump, who was previously seen as a front…
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Buhari, Obasanjo, Tinubu, Adenuga, others celebrate Ogun at 40 (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari embarked on a two-day official visit to Ogun State, on Monday, February 1. The president's trip to Ogun is in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the…
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EFCC raids former VP, Namadi Sambo’s office; seize $50,000
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, on Monday, raided the office of immediate past Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in Abuja. The anti-corruption agency is reported to have seized $50,000 during…
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‘Some Nigerian governors live like emperors’ – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, upbraided some Nigeria governors for living like emperors while asking Nigerian citizens to make sacrifices so as to survive this difficult time. Obasanjo made…
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Zika virus in 24 countries, WHO holds emergency meeting
The World Health Organization, on Monday, announced that it has began emergency talks on whether to declare the recent outbreak of the dreaded Zika virus in South America, a global…
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African leaders angling towards exit from ICC [DETAILS]
Africans leaders have thrown their weight behind a Kenyan proposal for the continent to pull out of the International Crime Court (ICC) over claims that the court targets the continent…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy