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Sheriff ‘has not been removed by any court’ – Factional PDP
Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said the report that he was sacked by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court is a “false…
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‘We’re developing cyber warriors, we’ll defeat internet Boko Haram’ – Army
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says defeated Boko Haram insurgents operating from the internet, are behind the reports that his family acquired two properties in Dubai, the…
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Boko Haram insurgents now disguise as ‘vigilantes, hunters’
The Nigerian Army has revealed that insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram now disguise as civilian vigilantes and hunters. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, made this disclosure…
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2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque
Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives around a mosque in Maiduguri during midnight Ramadan prayers. Bukar Shehu, a civilian joint task force member, was quoted as saying that the suicide…
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How we lost over N50bn in one week – Dangote
Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote revealed on Saturday, that his company lost N50 billion to the recently introduced flexible foreign exchange policy. The Central Bank of…
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Nigerian Army commanders hold emergency meeting over ‘rumours of coup’
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, summoned top commanders of the service to the Army headquarters on Friday, for an emergency security meeting. The impromptu meeting was prompted…
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I am ashamed of Fayose – ‘PDP Chairman’, Sheriff
Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff says he's "ashamed at the way and manner" Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, is conducting himself. Sheriff's statement was in…
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Arase hands over to new Police boss, Ibrahim Idris (PHOTOS)
Former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Wednesday, handed over to his successor, Ibrahim K. Idris. The handing-over ceremony took place at the IGP’s Conference Hall in the Force…
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Boko Haram ‘family members’ intercepted by Nigerian Army
Troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army intercepted 69 family members of Boko Haram insurgents. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson, the troops…
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These 4 tweets make the case for why lumping the ‘North’ together is foolish
For a nation that boasts of over 200 tribes and languages, generalization can sometimes be dangerous. To many across the shore, there are only three tribes in Nigeria - Yoruba,…
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BREAKING: Pres. Buhari appoints Ibrahim Idris as new Police IG
Ibrahim Kpotun Idris has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the new acting Inspector General of Police Idris, an Assistant Inspector General of police, from Niger State, takes over…
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‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor
Former Governor of Niger State, Aliyu Babangida, is unperturbed by the decision of his successor, Sani Bello, to investigate his tenure in government. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday,…
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Air Force jet kills 15 Boko Haram insurgents ‘hiding under trees’
The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday, attacked a group of Boko Haram insurgents 'hiding under trees', around Kangarawa, Borno north. During the attack, not less than 15 insurgents were killed…
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‘Thank you for your prayers’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians who prayed for him as he travelled for London, United Kingdom for medical treatment. The President returned to Nigeria on Sunday,…
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Boko Haram’s book of ‘spiritual indoctrination’ discovered in Borno
A "spiritual book" purportedly used by Boko Haram to indoctrinate new members has been discovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno,…
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CBN does a turnaround, allows all banks to be primary forex dealers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is believed to have thrown the door open for all banks in the country to be Foreign Exchange Primary Dealers (FXPD). After the CBN…
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Boko Haram insurgent arrested while using ATM
The Adamawa state police command on Friday, announced the arrest of a suspected member of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The suspected insurgent was said to have been arrested while…
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5 things to know about the Boko Haram radio station
Terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly established a radio station. Residents of a village in Cameroon claim to have picked up the signals at different times in the past few…
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How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF
17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting…
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Diezani bribe: Ex-PDP Chairman, Sheriff pledges to return N40m
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ali Modu Sheriff, has agreed to return N40 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being grilled for…
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BREAKING: Dasuki loses appeals to stop two trials
Former National Security Adviser, Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, has lost two appeals to stop his ongoing trials. A Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed the two separate appeals…
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We didn’t retire ‘innocent officers’ – Tukur Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the mass retirement of 38 senior officers by the military authorities did not affect any innocent person. The Army…
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‘Disregard inaccurate lists’ | Nigerian Army says this is the real number of retired officers
The Nigerian Army has said that only 38 senior officers were retired from the military. Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Sunday, urged…
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Shehu Sani to Fashola: ‘We’ve moved from power epilepsy to power paralysis’
Senator Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over the abject state of electricity supply in the country. The destruction of…
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How fraud suspect died in EFCC custody
A suspect being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Desmond Nunugwo, on Friday, died a few hours after he was taken into custody by operatives of the anti-graft…
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Five men charged for gruesome murder of Igbo trader in Kano
The suspected murderers of Bridget Agbahime, a Kano-based trader, have been arraigned before a Kano State Magistrate court. Bridget was on June 2, killed at the popular Kofar Wambai market,…
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Babangida is ‘sick, receiving treatment in Germany’
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has had to dismiss several reports of his death in recent times. On Wednesday, yet again, he said, “I’m alive,” just as there were speculations that…
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It’s ‘very important’ to ban Nigerians from India
A former minister in India, Ravi Naik has asked the government to ban Nigerians from visiting the country. According to The Hindu, the politician revealed this on Tuesday at a…
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Report: Buhari also has a ‘terrible cough’, may have surgery in London
According to Sahara Reporters, President Muhammadu Buhari's illness may be worse than Nigerians have been told. The President on Monday, travelled out of Nigeria to the United Kingdom to treat…
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If I’m assassinated, hold El-Rufai responsible – Sani Shehu
Senator Shehu Sani's rift with the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai is well documented and has been largely political. However, according to the Senator representing Kaduna Central, the Governor threatened…
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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