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Benue farmers slam N100bn lawsuit on Fulani herdsmen
The people of Tyoshin community in the Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State have filed a motion ex parte before a Makurdi High Court, seeking N100bn from six Fulani…
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Captured ‘Boko Haram spy’ leads Nigerian troops to rescue 455 captives, kill 27 insurgents
The capture of a Boko Haram spy on Friday, April 15, helped the Nigerian troops to clear 12 of the terrorists' camps, rescue 455 people and and gun down 27…
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Boko Haram: Despite UK Telegraph’s report, Nigeria to get £32m fresh funding
In spite of the UK Telegraph's article which alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari was diverting funds meant to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, the United Kingdom will make available to…
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Nigerian Navy discovers illegal refinery, arrests 6 vandals (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Navy patrol team, on Thursday, arrested six persons suspected to be engaged in operations of illegal refinery and pipeline vandalism. The suspects were reportedly picked up from a…
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‘Chiboks girls have been let down’ – Oby Ezekwesili
'We are absolutely not satisfied; we feel like our Chibok girls are being let down' - Two years after the abduction of the 219 girls from their school in Chibok…
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Like Buhari, Fayose goes to China
Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose has travelled to Guangzhou, China to attend the 119th China Import and Export Fair - popularly known as the Canton Fair - which is scheduled…
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Waziri Adio declares assets [DETAILS]
Waziri Onibiyo Adio, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has released the full details of his assets. "As required by paragraph 11 of the 5th Schedule of the…
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5 Chibok parents ‘receiving calls’ from their daughters’ phones
Five parents of the abducted 219 Chibok schoolgirls claim to have received calls from the phone numbers of their missing daughters. This was disclosed to Punch Newspapers on Tuesday, by…
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Sule Lamido’s son falls ill in court
The trial of the former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido and his accomplices, who allegedly defrauded the state, resumed on Tuesday, April 12, before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High…
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Fulani herdsmen ‘burn villagers alive’ in Taraba (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Fulani herdsmen allegedly attacked four villages in Gashaka local government area of Taraba state, on Monday, April 11. According to a Facebook user, Bako Benjamin, the herdsmen destroyed farmlands and…
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‘Borno is now free’ – Governor Shettima
Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima has declared that his state is finally free of the terror-reign of Boko Haram insurgents. Shettima said on Monday, that 'Borno is now free' but…
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REVEALED: Sule Lamido was paid ‘N1bn in kickbacks’
At the ongoing trial of former Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed on Monday, April 11, that the defendant received N1bn in kickbacks from…
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PDP must ‘change’ – David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark says the Peoples Democratic Party must change from its 'old ways' of imposition of candidates and impunity on the part of party leaders. During a…
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‘Buhari’s govt should stop trying to bring down Jonathan’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is putting things in place for the arrest of former President Goodluck Jonathan, claims the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide. Speaking at a news conference…
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‘Some politicians want to stampede me out of office’ – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, claims that some politicians have distributed 'money and other materials' to facilitate protests marches and demonstrations against him in Lagos, Abuja and Ilorin, as from Monday.…
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‘Soludo, Sanusi made use of private jets, Emefiele doesn’t… he’s modest’ – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports that the Governor of the institution makes use of chartered flights to carry out official travels and assignments. In a statement…
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Army releases 20 photos from ‘operation’ at Boko Haram spiritual headquarters (VIEWER DISCRETION)
The Nigerian Army on Saturday, released photos from the 'clearance operation' carried out at the spiritual headquarters of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The operation took place on Tuesday March…
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‘My heart bleeds for my people’ – David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed deep sadness over the invasion and attack on Agatu, Benue state, by Fulani herdsmen. Speaking on Friday, at a thanksgiving service to mark…
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Fulani herdsmen attacks will soon be over – Buhari
After ceaseless calls for him to weigh-in on the menace of Fulani herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the hostile tension between the pastorals and local farmers will…
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BREAKING: Disorder, violence as Fulani herdsmen clash with youths in Okada
Reports reaching us suggest that Fulani herdsmen and locals have been locked in a bloody clash since the wee hours of Friday, in Okada, Edo state. Okada is home to…
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‘Release Jonathan’s cousin immediately’ – Court orders EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been ordered to immediately release Azibaola Robert, a cousin of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. An Abuja High Court, sitting at Maitama, on Thursday,…
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I never signed budget without details – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday, said he never signed budgets into law without seeing the details and full breakdown, during his tenure. Speaking after a private meeting with President…
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2016 budget details sent to Buhari… for assent
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the details of the 2016 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly. Buhari had maintained that he must thoroughly peruse and scrutinize the 2016 budget details…
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‘There’s more gold in Kaduna state than in South Africa’ – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, revealed on Wednesday, that the gold deposit obtainable in just one local government area of the state was bigger than South Africa’s gold…
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FG bans government officials from flying first class
The Federal Government has banned all top government officials from flying first class while going on official trips. The directive was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, by the…
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Power failure leads to adjournment of Saraki’s trial
The Code of Conduct Tribunal trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was on Wednesday, adjourned to April 18, as a result of power failure. The power failure took place while…
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Loyalty deficiency: 19 Senators present… as Saraki’s trial starts
The second court session is ongoing, at the trial of Senate President, Bukola Sraaki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki is being tried on a 13-count charge of false…
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‘11,595 persons’ rescued from Boko Haram in one month – Nigerian Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army have 'rescued no fewer than 11,595 persons' held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists within the last one month. A statement was released to this effect…
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I’ve successfully defeated the ‘vicious godfathers’ in Edo – Oshiomhole
Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole, said on Tuesday, that he has nothing more to prove, having successfully floored the political godfathers in the state. Oshiomhole, whose second tenure in office…
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Nasarawa Assembly suspends 6 APC lawmakers for ‘misbehaving’ (and fighting)
Six members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly have been suspended indefinitely, for fighting on the floor of the house on Monday, April 5. Majority Leader of the house,…
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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