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We simply do not have enough power – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has declared that the power being generated by Nigeria is insufficient to cater to millions of Nigerians. 'The simplest way I…
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How Jonathan pressured me to resign over leaked letter – Emir of Kano
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11, said the former Minister Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was extremely powerful during the administration of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan. In a recent Forbes TV…
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Death be unto kidnappers, says the Nigerian Senate
The Nigerian Senate is expected to enact a legislation that would prescribe death penalty for kidnappers. Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), on Wednesday, proposed that the National Assembly should enact…
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Buhari ‘not satisfied’ with reworked budget, ‘returns’ document
President Muhammadu Buhari may have returned the 2016 appropriation bill to the National Assembly for the third time. The re-worked budget was reportedly sent to the President around 1:15am but…
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Fidelity Bank appoints Mohammed Balarabe as acting MD
The Executive Director, North, of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mohammed Balarabe, has been named as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive of the bank with immediate effect, subject to regulatory approval. A…
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‘The constitution allows us to move freely’ – Fulani herdsmen
Herdsmen have described as 'unconstitutional', the attempts to stop them from grazing their cattle in any part of the country, especially in the south. The herdsmen, under the Miyetti Allah…
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Ezekwesili to Buhari: ‘What didn’t work in 1984 can’t be a solution today’
A former Minister of Education and co-convener of BBOG advocacy group, Oby Ezekwesili, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to impose on the Nigerian state, the same economic policies…
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‘It’s an insult to say criminals are Fulani herdsmen’ – Northern Governors
Northern Governors have described as 'an insult', the ethinicisation of attacks being carried out by herdsmen around the country. The 19 governors held a meeting in Kaduna on Friday, where…
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EFCC launches ‘manhunt’ for Diezani’s son; Ugonna Alison-Madueke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has intensified its search for Ugonna Alison-Madueke, the son of tghe former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Ugonna was alleged to have supervised the…
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Corp members will be posted to IDP camps – NYSC boss
Youth corps members would be posted to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across the country during their service year. This was disclosed on Thursday, by the recently appointed Director-General of…
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Buhari holds crunch meeting with state governors, Fayose absent
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a crunch economic meeting with the 36 state governors. The meeting which is holding inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, started…
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House of Reps says no to N390bn bond to finance power sector
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, halted the plans of the federal government to raise a N309 billion bond to finance the shortfalls in the the power sector. The Federal…
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How Alex Badeh acquired ‘N320m Abuja property for his last son’
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, spent N320m belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, to purchase a house in Abuja for his 28-year old last son, Kam. This was…
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Two houses belonging to former Minister seized by EFCC
Two houses belonging to Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of Finance, have been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Usman was last week, arrested in connection to…
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Boko Haram insurgents ‘have laid landmines on farms’
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents in the North East 'have laid land mines on stretches of farm land'. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Director Defence Information, in…
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800 Lagos houses to be demolished… for Fourth Mainland Bridge
The Lagos State Government on Monday, announced that 800 houses will be demolished for the construction of the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge as opposed to the 3,000 houses that were…
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Our ancestors are watching, hoping we’d do the right thing – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria would ultimately overcome its present challenges and 'give birth to its better self'. Tinubu spoke in…
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Nigerian troops ambush insurgents trying ‘to link up with their wives and children’
Nigerian troops on Sunday morning, ambushed Boko Haram insurgents who were trying to link up with their 'wives and children' and other terrorists. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army…
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Boko Haram: ‘1.9m Nigerians live in IDP camps’ – NEMA
As a result of the Boko Haram insurgency, a total of 1, 934, 765 displaced persons are currently living in formal camps, host communities and satellite camps in liberated communities,…
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‘Utterly incompetent people, snakes and saboteurs lurk in Buhari’s government’
Bashir Tofa, the veteran politician who contested the June 12, 1993 presidential election against the late MKO Abiola, has affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari may have appointed some 'utterly incompetent'…
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Ex-Finance Minister returns N23m, promises to return more
A former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, has reportedly returned N23m to the Federal Government. Usman, the Director of Finance of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, was on Thursday,…
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Boko Haram now use birds as suicide bombers
Major General Lamidi Adeosun, the Commander of a multinational force in the war against Boko Haram has revealed that the insurgents have devised the strategy of strapping bombs to birds.…
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$2.1bn fraud: EFCC detains ex-Finance Minister… ‘Fani-Kayode was chief beneficiary’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday, detained former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman. Usman was said to have reported at the Lagos office of the agency and was immediately…
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‘We are still talking’ | 2016 budget signing not happening soon
At the moment, the Federal Government cannot give a specific date when the 2016 budget would be signed into law. While Nigerians groan and grumble over the continuous delay in…
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Boko Haram recruiting young entrepreneurs, artisans by ‘providing loans’
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents now recruit new members by 'providing loans to young entrepreneurs and artisans'. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, released…
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VP Osinbajo addresses rumours of resignation as a ‘Redeemed Church pastor’
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described as 'baseless and misleading' - a news report insinuating that he had stepped down from his position as a shepherd of the flock…
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House of Representatives to spend ‘N3.6bn on 360 exotic cars’
Reports have it that the Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited will as from June 2016, begin the delivery of 360 exotic cars to members of the Federal House of Representatives. Punch…
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‘Nigeria may have to release some terrorists to get Chibok girls back’ – Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani said on Monday, that Nigeria may pay 'a very high price' for the release of abducted Chibok girls. According to the Senator representing APC, Kaduna Central, the…
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‘The area is now cool and calm’ | Army claims victory over Boko Haram in Kareto
Troops of the Nigerian Army 'successfully repelled' the attack launched on Monday morning, by Boko Haram insurgents in Kareto, Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, had said:…
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Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram insurgents in ‘fierce battle’
Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently involved in a 'fierce battle' with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, revealed this in a…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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