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September 10, 2016

Shettima lied! We went to Chibok | BBOG protesters

Following claims by the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima that the Bring Back Our Girls campaign group have never been to Chibok, Co-convener of the group, Bukky Shonibare has refuted the claims. Shettima had said the group has been protesting in the comfort of the Federal Capital Territory but have never been to Chibok... Read More

#BBOG, Bukky Shonibare, Chibok girls, Kashim Shettima, Protests

September 10, 2016

Mikel shares his Olympics experience | The good, bad and the ugly

Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Mikel Obi has narrated his experience during the games. Mikel told his club’s website, Chelseafc.com, that it was mixed experience of good and bad. On his role as Team Nigeria’s captain, he said, “Yes, it was amazing. Leading the team not just in football but athletics, basketball, everything,... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Why I called out IBB’s son on Instagram – Zahra Indimi

After going on a about alleged assassination attempt by Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi over the custody of their children, Rahma’s sister, Zahra has now confirmed that the surveillance team stationed in front of her house has been withdrawn. Zahra who uses the handle @tulip_bistro... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Edo Tracker: We lost N100m to postponement of election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said it has lost N100m owing to the postponement of the Edo State governorship election by two weeks. The Department of State Services and the police had insisted that INEC postpone the election, claiming that there were plans to disrupt the exercise. According to INEC’s Deputy Director in charge... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Police didn’t ban public protests – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said the Nigeria Police has not banned peaceful protest in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja or any other part of the country. The Police had been criticized in the past few days for stopping the Bring Back Our Girls protesters from walking to the Aso Rock Villa gate.... Read More

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September 10, 2016

3,000 female farmers protest against herdsmen in Ebonyi

Aggrieved by the destruction of their crops and farm lands by suspected herdsmen, about 3,000 women in Ebonyi State on Friday staged a peaceful protest to the palace of the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Ezego Moses Ngele. The women, mostly elderly farmers are demanding that the herdsmen leave their community. They chanted solidarity songs... Read More

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September 10, 2016

There will be no more stealing in IDP camps – EFCC

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu on Friday said the agency will put a stop to the diversion of relief items and food at the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps. According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, Magu was quoted as saying this while promising World... Read More

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Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com

September 10, 2016

Edo Tracker: Wike denies link with militants, donating N2bn to Edo PDP

Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, on Friday, denied claims that the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike had registered militants as voters in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday had claimed that some South-South governors were trying to disrupt the election. But Tam-George... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Edo Tracker: Keep your eyes on INEC officials – IGP tells police

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday told Police officers to keep their eyes on INEC officials. Idris also urged his officers to be wary of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and arrest any staff who attempts to interfere with the electoral process. The police boss said this during his visit to the... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Chibok girls’ kidnap is a scam – Christian Women group

The Women’s Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria on Friday has said the Chibok girls abduction saga was a ‘big scam’ used by some Nigerians to promote their selfish agenda. The group’s National President, Rev. Omatsola Williams said this during an interview with journalists 2nd national convention in Abuja. The organisation said, “Nigerians should not toy... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Diversion of funds is the cause of Niger Delta problems – Kachikwu

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the diversion and misuse of funds meant for the Niger Delta over the years is the cause of the region’s current hardship. Kachikwu said this while hosting some lawmakers from the Imo State House of Assembly, who recently visited him in Abuja. The minister said... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Angry youth attack Fulani herdsmen in Enugu

Angry youths of Aku community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have carried out a reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen in the area. The villagers were angry over the destruction of their crops by cows and the continued harassment by the armed herdsmen. Wareri’s siblings; Musa, Baba and Mohammed were said to have gone missing... Read More

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Audu Abubakar, APC Kogi guber candidate | YNaija.com

September 10, 2016

Group condemns arrest, detention of Abubakar Audu’s son

A political group, the Audu/Faleke Political Organisation on Friday condemned the arrest and detention of Mohammed Audu, son of former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu for alleged robbery and homicide. In a statement by the spokesperson for the group, Duro Meseko, the group alleged that there is a plan to manipulate the judiciary with regards to the... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record (WATCH)

Just after female powerlifter, Latifat Tijani won silver, another powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike has won gold in the men’s -54kg at the 2016 Rio paralympics. Ezuruike set a new record of 190kg. His first lift of 185kg broke the previous paralympic record before he extended it with his second lift of 190kg. Watch below:

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September 9, 2016

EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its drivers, Nasiru Isa for allegedly breaking into a sealed mansion of Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.) with the intent of carting away valuables. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said a policeman, Corporal Aliyu Ismaila was also part of... Read More

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September 9, 2016

We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The Senate President said this on Friday while addressing State House correspondents after observing the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country. The Senate President said,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: PDP registered 8,000 militants – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday accused some PDP governors in the South-South of registering 8,000 militants in a bid to rig the governorship election in the state. He said this during a visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to the Government House, Benin City. “Our opponent unable to find local thugs to help... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Niger Delta crisis can’t be resolved with violence – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Friday said the crisis in the Niger Delta cannot be resolved with violence, stating that all aggrieved persons should embrace peace. Mohammed said this at the screening of the action thriller movie ‘Oloibiri’ in Abuja. He said in violent situations, ”There are really are no victors, for... Read More

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INEC

September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: Postponement won’t affect credibility of the election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said the credibility of the Edo governorship election would not be affected by the two weeks postponement. This was revealed in a statement by INEC Deputy Director for Voter Education and Publicity, Nick Dazang, on Friday in Abuja. Dazang said the commission was prepared for the election,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Troops kill 2 notorious cultists in Imo

The Nigerian Army said it has killed two notorious cultists during a raid in Umoubi and Umudike forests, in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. This was in a statement by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman on Friday. According to the statement, troops raided the camps in the forest belonging to two cult groups,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

N6m worth of Indian hemp seized by NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it has confiscated a vehicle loaded with 35 sacks of Indian hemp weighing 1,244.4 kg in Kogi. This was revealed by the NDLEA commander in the state, Alhaji Idris Bello who said the illegal substance worth N6 million was intercepted near Kabba Junction on Lokoja-Abuja... Read More

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September 9, 2016

You have never visited Chibok | Gov. Shettima blasts BBOG protesters

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has said the Bring back our girls group (BBOG ) has never taken out time to visit Chibok community. Shettima stated this when Minister of women Affairs, Aisha Jumai Alhassan paid him a courtesy visit at the government house Maiduguri on Friday. Shettima said the protests could be seen as politically... Read More

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September 9, 2016

FG sympathises with citizens over flooded Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Federal Government on Friday said the flooding on portions of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by structures built on water channels by some companies along the road. It said it has directed the contractor handling the flooded portion to provide more palliatives to ameliorate the difficulties caused to motorists by the development. In a statement explaining... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Aircraft in Presidential fleet will be reduced – Garba Shehu

The Federal Government has kicked off plans to reduce the number of aircraft in the presidential fleet. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made this known on his Twitter handle, @GarShehu while reacting to a post directed at him. Shehu said there is a committee already in place working to ensure... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Railway transport has drastically reduced road accidents – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said the inauguration of the light rail system has reduced the number of car accidents as well as traffic in the country. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi said this on Thursday at a press briefing on the enforcement of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles. Oyeyemi said a functional... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: INEC postponed PDP’s victory – Dokpesi

The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Chairmanship contestant, Raymond Dokpesi has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has simply postponed the party’s victory at the Edo governorship election which was previously scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 10. INEC had shifted the election by two weeks after calls for postponement of the exercise by the... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Nigeria wins first medal at the Paralympics in Rio (WATCH)

Nigeria’s power lifter, Latifat Tijani has won the country’s first medal at the ongoing Rio Paralympics games. Tijani won silver in the women’s 45kg Power lifting, after lifting 106kg weight. Tijani’s third attempt gave her a silver medal in the games. Watch below:

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September 9, 2016

IBB’s son in messy marriage scandal | Ex-wife’s family allege assasination attempt

Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) is currently embroiled in a messy marriage scandal, involving his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi. Mohammed had dragged Rahma to a Sharia Court in Minna, Niger state over the custody of their two eldest children, who are currently with Rahma. Two of their youngest kids are... Read More

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September 8, 2016

Oshiomhole condemns postponement of Edo election, blames INEC

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the state’s governorship election by two weeks. There had been calls for the postponement of the election which INEC had insist would go on as scheduled, until it reversed its decision on Thursday evening. The governor while speaking... Read More

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September 8, 2016

Three arraigned for killing 9 policemen, others in Rivers

Three suspects- Godgift Gwenbe, Odum Atokaritou and Napughi Duba – were on Thursday arraigned before a Magistrate Court siting in Port Harcourt for the alleged killing of 10 persons, including 9 police officers. The suspects were arraigned on 18 counts charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and murder. Their victims were said to have been killed during various... Read More

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