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Court to deliver judgement on Apo 6 killings on Thursday

Justice Ishaq Bello of the FCT High Court, Abuja, is scheduled to deliver judgement on the Apo Six Killings on Thursday. The court was supposed to deliver the judgement on February 13, but the presiding judge extended the judgment to a latter date. Officers of the Nigerian Police had allegedly killed five young auto-spare parts dealers and... Read More

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French voters want Obama as President

by Azeez Adeniyi A group of French voters have called on former US President Barack Obama to enter the race for the Presidential elections. A French petition calling for the former US president to enter the race for the French presidency has gathered more than 48,000 signatures . Posters of Obama’s slogan, “Yes We Can”... Read More

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“Report: Kemen’s family looking to sue #BBNaija over disqualification”

by Azeez Adeniyi Following the disqualification of Big Brother Naija housemate, Kemen, his family has threatened to sue organizers of the show for defamation, Vanguard reports. Kemen was disqualified after making sexual advances towards Tboss while she was asleep. A source close to the family said they are displeased, stating that Kemen’s image has been... Read More

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This is the best time to restructure Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the best time for Nigeria to restructure is now when there are calls from various quarters. Atiku said this on Monday while delivering the annual speech at the Prof. Ademola Popoola Public Lecture, Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University. He said restructuring will address many problems facing the country.... Read More

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Those calling for Nigeria’s disintegration should forget it – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said those agitating for the division of Nigeria should desist from such requests. Buratai said this in a remark after he received the “Millennium Hero’’ award conferred on him by a coalition of over 80 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Army Headquarters, Abuja on Monday. Buratai said... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. APOSTLE SULEIMAN IN DIRTY SCANDAL AFTER ALLEGEDLY ABANDONING PREGNANT CANADIAN LOVER Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman may have gotten himself into hot water as he has been accused by one Stephanie Otobo of impregnating and abandoning her. In a letter dated... Read More

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Apostle Suleiman’s alleged girlfriend releases screenshots of video chats (PHOTOS)

Apostle Johnson Suleiman’s alleged girlfriend, Stephanie Otobo has released screenshots of videocam chats with the pastor. Otobo had demanded N500 million from Suleiman for alleged breach of promise to marry. She accused Apostle Suleiman of impregnating and abandoning her after promising to marry her. See photos:

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PDP workers vow not to work with Sheriff

Workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday vowed not to work with National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff. The 127 workers in a statement after their meeting in Abuja said they would not reume until the Supreme Court rules on the crisis. According to the statement read by the National Director... Read More

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How Obasanjo compelled PDP governors to donate to presidential library – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo compelled governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to donate N10 million each towards his presidential library project. Fayose said this on Monday at the opening session of the PDP Southwest stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti. He alleged that the donations were made... Read More

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APC members behind abduction of Chibok girls – Fani-Kayode

Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were behind the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls. Fani-kayode said this on Twitter while reacting to a report by The Guardian UK that former President Goodluck Jonathan rejected an offer from the UK government to rescue the girls. The... Read More

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BREAKING: Trump signs new immigration order

US President Donald Trump has signed a revised immigration order restricting entry into the U.S. by people from six predominantly Muslim countries, Bloomberg reports. An administration official confirmed that Trump signed the new order on Monday morning. The new order excludes Iraq from the initial list of seven countries whose citizens cannot travel to the U.S. for... Read More

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Osinbajo to inaugurate Onnoghen as 17th CJN on Tuesday

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will inaugurate Justice Walter Onnoghen as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria on Tuesday. The National Assembly had confirmed Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria last week. The inauguration is scheduled to hold at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja by 9am. Onnoghen may also conferred with the national... Read More

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NANS declares a 3-day prayer session for Buhari

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday declared a three-day prayer session for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari. President of NANS, Chinonso Obasi declared the prayers in a statement released on Monday. He said the prayers will begin on Wednesday March 8. Obasi said, “Nigerian students would within the three days starting... Read More

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‘I have no business with Festus Keyamo’ | Apostle Suleiman’s alleged girlfriend says

Stephaine Otobo, the alleged girlfriend of Apostle Johnson Suleiman has denied any link with the pastor and her purported lawyer, Festus Keyamo. In a twist of events, Otobo in a press release quoted by Stella Dimokokorkus debunked all claims she purportedly made against Apostle Suleiman published by Saharareporters. In her statement, the Canadian singer said... Read More

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Apostle Suleiman’s alleged girlfriend, Stephaine Otobo in court (PHOTOS)

by Azeez Adeniyi Pictures of alleged girlfriend of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Stephaine Otobo who is reportedly being held in police custody has surfaced online. Otobo had demanded N500 million from Apostle Suleiman for alleged breach of promise to marry through her lawyer, Festus Keyamo. She had accused the pastor of impregnating and abandoning her. Her lawyer,... Read More

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Protesters disrupt Osinbajo’s stakeholders meeting in Edo

Protesters on Monday disrupted a stakeholders meeting held by acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Edo State. The trip by Osinbajo to Edo State is part of efforts by the Federal Government to dialogue with aggrieved persons and groups in the Niger Delta. The protesters demanded that the acting President visit oil producing parts of the... Read More

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Court adjourns Patience Jonathan’s suit against EFCC again

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has again adjourned a suit filed by former first lady, Patience against Jonathan against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mrs Patience is asking the court to order the unfreezing of her bank accounts containing $15 million. The counsels on Monday requested more time to study an affidavit... Read More

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Shoprite condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Shoprite Nigeria has condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa. The company in a statement on Monday said it will love to see the end to the attacks, stating that it employs thousands of foreign nationals. The statement read, “Shoprite Nigeria strongly condemns any kind of xenophobic violence and... Read More

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Happy birthday to my boss with a razor-sharp mind | Buhari felicitates with Obasanjo at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 80th birthday. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Buhari described Obasanjo as his boss and a man of boundless energy. “President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. “In a phone call from... Read More

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“I will return soon to complete my assignment” | Buhari calls Governor Bello

President Muhammadu Buhari has called Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello from London where he is vacationing, Nigerian Tribune reports. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo, said Buhari said he was eager to return to the country. While in Lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari called Governor Yahaya Bello and interacted with him for a couple... Read More

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Prove you are healthy, speak with me | Fayose tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari should speak to him to prove to Nigerians that he is alive. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, on Sunday, Fayose said Nigerians would be more convinced if the president spoke with him. Fayose said, “If their problem... Read More

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Senate to probe NNPC, marketers over subsidy funds

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate said it has decided to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and independent marketers over alleged subsidy fraud. Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Sen. Kabiru Marafa, said this on Sunday while briefing journalists in Abuja. Marafa said the NNPC has not given a convincing explanation for N5.2tn spent... Read More

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CBN directs banks to meet forex demands for school fees within 48 hours

by Azeez Adeniyi The Central Bank of Nigeria has asked Deposit Money Banks to meet demands for school fees, allowances and medical bills within 48 hours. The CBN gave the directive in a circular signed by the Director Financial Markets Department, Alvan Ikoku in Abuja on Sunday. The apex bank also asked banks to open... Read More

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FG rejects Amnesty International’s report accusing army of extra-judicial killings

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has discredited the 2016 report by Amnesty International (AI) accusing the military of extra-judicial killings. In the February 22 report, AI accused the Nigerian military and other security agencies of extra-judicial killings. The report read in part: “In south-east Nigeria, security forces led by the military, embarked on a... Read More

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Our members are free to seek alternative platforms – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the formation of a new party, the Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDP). In a statement by spokesman of the Caretaker committee, Dayo Adeyeye said it enjoys the support of all organs of the party. He however said individual... Read More

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FG to re-introduce cassava bread initiative

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said it will encourage the use of cassava in food production by reviving the cassava bread initiative. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said this when he featured at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja. Ogbeh said Nigeria has not fully explored the... Read More

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FG creates database to track its assets in MDAs

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has started an asset tracking and management project enabling it to locate, identify, assess and evaluate all its moveable and immovable assets. In a statement on Sunday, Na’inna Dambatta, director of information, ministry of finance, said a central asset register has been created and domiciled in the finance ministry... Read More

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Nobody above 50 years will succeed me as governor – Okorocha

by Azeez Adeniyi Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that nobody above 50 years of age will succeed him as governor of the state. Okorocha spoke in Owerri, the state capital as a special guest of honor at the occasion marking the beginning of the 2016/2017 legal year in the state. The governor said... Read More

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Trump urges probe into ‘abuse of power’ allegations against Obama

US President Donald Trump has called for investigations into alleged abuse of powers by ex-President Barack Obama in 2016. In a statement on Sunday by his Press Secretary, Trump requested that the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the election should also probe whether executive powers were abused. He also called for investigations into allegations... Read More

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Blair denies intention to work for Donald Trump

by Azeez Adeniyi Spokesman to Tony Blair has said the former British Prime Minister had no discussions about working for US President Donald Trump This was after reports that the former British prime minister sought to become his Middle East adviser. According to The Mail on Sunday newspaper, Blair met with Trump’s son-in-law and key... Read More

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