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October 14, 2016

This is Aisha Buhari’s BBC interview everyone has been talking about (READ)

News broke on Friday that Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari in a yet-to-be aired interview with BBC Hausa said she would not campaign with her husband in 2019, if things continue the way they are. Here is a full text of the interview. Read below: BBC Hausa: It has been One and a half... Read More

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October 14, 2016

FG to give scholarships, jobs to released Chibok girls

The Federal Government has promised to give scholarships and jobs to the 21 Chibok girls who were released on Thursday. In a statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President was quoted as saying the government would take care of the girls. Osinbajo said the girls... Read More

21 relesed Chibok girls, Jobs, scholarships, Yemi Osinbajo

October 14, 2016

Ondo guber polls: Court recognises Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday was ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to adopt Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ondo governorship election. Justice Okon Abang gave the order for the enforcement of his earlier judgment delivered on June 29, 2016. INEC currently... Read More

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, jimoh ibrahim, Ondo governorship election, Peoples Democratic Party

October 14, 2016

Ondo guber polls: AD not adopting Olusola Oke as candidate

The National Executive Committee of the Alliance for Democracy on Friday said it was not aware of the candidature of Olusola Oke in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election. In a communique, the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Ibrahim Abdollah said the choice of Olusola Oke was unknown to the National Executive Council. It said,... Read More

Alliance for Democracy, Ibrahim Abdollah, Olusola Oke, Ondo governorship election

October 13, 2016

Pres. Buhari arrives Germany (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Germany after leaving the shores of Nigeria earlier today. Buhari will be meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. See photos below:

arrival, Germany, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 13, 2016

El-Rufai condemns attacks on Shiites

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the attack on members of the Shi’ites group by youths in Kaduna State. In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the governor’s spokesperson, El-Rufai said the attack will be investigated and the perpetrators will be made to face the law. “The Government condemns in strong terms this... Read More

October 13, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Boko Haram release 21 #ChibokGirls Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released 21 of the over 200 schoolgirls they abducted in April 2014. The girls were picked up by military helicopter from Banki area of Borno state where Boko Haram militants dropped them off on... Read More

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October 13, 2016

21 released Chibok girls meet Vice President, Osinbajo (PHOTOS)

After going through psychological and health tests conducted by experts, the 21 Chibok girls who were earlier released today met with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. See Photos: eased Chibok girls

21 released Chibok girls, Yemi Osinbajo

October 13, 2016

UPDATED: Names of the 21 released Chibok girls

Nigerians on Thursday received news of the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. Saharareporters has released names of some of the released girls. 1. Deborah Ja’afaru 2. Maryam Lawan, 3. Jummai John 4. Maryam Basheer 5. Comfort Amos 6. Mary Usman 7. Rahap Ibrahim 8.... Read More

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21 released, boko haram, Chibok girls, names

October 13, 2016

Fulani herdsmen kill two policemen in Kaduna

Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Thursday killed two policemen along the Kagoro-Gidan Waya Road in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Punch reports. It was gathered that two others were injured while another two escaped unhurt. It was also learnt that the herdsmen made away with two AK 47 rifles. The Public Relations Officer of the... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Troops arrest 13 oil thieves, kill suspected militant in Niger Delta

The Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta said it has arrested 13 oil thieves and killed one suspected militant in different operations. Spokesperson of ‘Operation Delta Safe’, Lt. Cdr Thomas Otuji revealed this in a statement on Thursday. “In one of the operations, troops arrived the suspected militants’ hideouts following a tip off... Read More

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October 13, 2016

45 Shiite members arrested in Plateau

Plateau State Police Command said it has arrested 45 Shi’ites members during a banned procession on Wednesday. The Spokesperson of the command, Terna Tyopev, on Thursday said the leader of the group, Adamu Tsoho was at large. “Yesterday (Wednesday) we arrested 45 members of the Nigeria Shiite for disrupting public peace, 26 of them are females... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Release of 21 Chibok girls a huge relief – Gordon Brown

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown on Thursday said the release of 21 out of the over 200 Chibok girls kidnapped in 2014 a huge relief. Brown however urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to ensure the release of the other girls. A statement from Brown read, “The release of 21... Read More

21 released Chibok girls, Gordon Brown, huge relief

October 13, 2016

Recession: FG to save N19bn from travels, sitting allowances

The Federal Government is looking to save N19bn from expenses made on travels and allowances as part of measures to tackle recession. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun while speaking at a Cost Management Workshop for Permanent Secretaries and CEOs of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Abuja on Thursday. Adeosun said the... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Halt plans to demolish structures in waterfront communities, Amnesty int’l tells Lagos govt

Amnesty International on Thursday urged the Lagos State government to stop plans to demolish all irregular structures in waterfront communities across the state within the next three days. This was in a statement by Morayo Adebayo, Amnesty International Nigeria’s researcher. “While the government needs to address the issue of abductions, destroying people’s homes and forcibly evicting tens of... Read More

Amnesty International, demolition, Lagos State Government, shanties

October 13, 2016

Customs officers kill 4 while chasing smugglers in Lagos

Alleged sporadic shootings by some trigger-happy Nigerian Customs Service (NIS) operatives on Thursday have left four persons dead and 3 others injured, The Nation reports. According to reports, the incident occurred at Moshalashi and Kola Bus Stops at Alagbado and Ajegunle in Alakuko. It was learnt that the operatives were in pursuit of some rice smugglers when... Read More

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October 13, 2016

BBOG commends FG, military over release of 21 Chibok girls

The Bring Back Our Girls campaign group has said the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram is a ‘wonderful development’. The group in a statement signed by its leaders, Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu said commended the Nigerian Army and the civillian JTF for the release of the... Read More

#BBOG, 21 Chibok girls released, bring back our girls, federal governemnt

October 13, 2016

JAMB results now valid for 3 years

The Senate on Thursday extended the validity of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result to three years. The extension now ensures that JAMB results which used to last for a year will now be valid for 3 years. The chairman senate committee on tertiary education and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Jibrin Barau presented... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Some of the released Chibok girls (PHOTOS)

Out of over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram in 2014, 21 of them were released on Thursday. The Presidency confirmed the released and also stated that no Boko Haram prisoner was swapped for the girls release. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant Media and Publicity to the Vice President has... Read More

21 released, boko haram, Chibok girls

October 13, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared businessman, Goodie Ibru wanted. In a statement by EFCC head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said Ibru was wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and... Read More

EFCC, Goodie Ibru, The Big 5

October 12, 2016

We are taking necessary steps to ensure release of detained student in Turkey – FG

The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Wednesday said it was taking necessary steps to ensure the release of the detained Nigerian students in Turkey. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Aduku denied reports that the Federal Government has abandoned the detained students. “The Ministry wishes... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Buhari nominates environment minister for AU reform committee

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the nomination of the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed as a member of the African Union Reform Steering Committee. This was in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Shehu stated: “A versatile and accomplished development practitioner in the public, private... Read More

African Union Reform Steering Committee., Amina Mohammed

October 12, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Bomb blast hits garage in Borno Muna garage in Borno was hit by a bomb blast in the early hours of Wednesday. According to NEMA, the blast left 8 persons dead and 15 injured. 2. Buhari disheartened over bomb blast in Maiduguri President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

October 12, 2016

EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared businessman, Goodie Ibru wanted. In a statement by EFCC head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said Ibru was wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels to his personal use. “The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru,... Read More

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October 12, 2016

House of Reps wants state of emergency declared on kidnapping

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnappings in order to curb the spate of abduction in the country. A lawmaker from Ondo, Babatunde Kolawole who sponsored the motion on “Need for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping in the... Read More

House of Representatives, Kidnapping, State of emergency

October 12, 2016

Orubebe appeals false declaration of assets conviction

Former Niger Delta Minister, Godswill Orubebe has appealed the conviction of false declaration of assets on him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In an appeal filed by his lawyer in Abuja on Wednesday, Orubebe urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss the CCT verdict. He said there was no evidence on which the... Read More

appeal, CCT ruling, Code of conduct tribunal, False declaration of assets, Godswill Orubebe

October 12, 2016

Military intervention in governance led to recession – Akande

The former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande on Wednesday said the intervention of the military into governance led to the current recession the country is facing. Akande said this in a speech he delivered on Wednesday in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, during the inauguration of a block of 10... Read More

Bisi Akande, Governance, Military intwrvention, recession

October 12, 2016

Judges arrest: Judges have no immunity – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the unprecedented arrest of judges by the Department of State Security was not against the law. He said this while speaking with State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mohammed said the fight against... Read More

immunity, Judges arrest, lai mohammed

October 12, 2016

FG approves N700m for the construction of federal secretariats

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N700m for the construction of six federal secretariats for six states. Some of the ministers briefed State House Correspondents that the approval was given at the meeting of the council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Federal Secretariats, Minister of Power Works and Housing, N700m

October 12, 2016

All IDP camps in Borno will be closed by May 2017 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday said all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) camps in the state will be closed by May 2017. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking on the topic “Mitigating the impact of crisis and conflict” at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. “Let me be frank with you. I must confess, I... Read More

camps, closed, IDPs, Internally Displaced Persons, Kashim Shettima

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