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September 1, 2016

Dickson warns against trespassing into govt properties

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Thursday said his government will not hesitate to prosecute anyone who trespasses into government lands and properties. He said this through a statement by his media aide, Daniel Iworiso-Markson when the State Special Task Force on Identification and Recovery of Government Lands submitted its report. Dickson said Bayelsans should lay their... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Police sergeant arrested for killing motorist

A police sergeant simply identified as Isaac has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly shooting a motorist, Fatai Ajani dead in the Orile-Iganmu area of the state. It was learnt that the sergeant was escorting a Toyota Land Cruiser and had ordered everyone to stay away from the car while shooting in... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Zakzaky’s continous stay in detention will bring tragedy – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday warned that the death of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in custody will bring about tragedy. Zakzaky has been in detention since December 2015. In a statement signed by its Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa in Kaduna, the group demanded the release of its leader, alleging that some... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Pres. Buhari to pay one-day working visit to Osun

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday will pay a one-day working visit to Osun State. This was revealed in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy in the Office of the Governor, Semiu Okanlawon. According to the statement, the President will commission the newly built 3,000 students capacity Osogbo Government High School, Osogbo. The statement... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Herdsmen in Ekiti want Fayose to allow them carry ‘lesser weapons’

Fulani herdsmen under the aegis of Jamu Nate Fulbe Association of Nigeria in Ekiti State have expressed dissatisfaction over the anti-grazing law recently signed by the State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The law had stated that grazing activities will only take place from 7am to 6pm daily and that herdsmen caught with arms or other weapons will be... Read More

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August 31, 2016

#DeadlineDay: David Luiz is back to Chelsea!

David Luiz, versatile defender, is back to his former club, Chelsea FC two years after leaving the London side. Chelsea has completed his signing from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of £38m (€45m). The club confirmed the news on its website, “Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed terms for the transfer of David Luiz... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Gov. Wike suspends 4 commissioners, HoS for 3 months

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday suspended four commissioners for three months. This was announced in a statement released by Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu. The affected commissioners are Dr John Bazia, Chieftaincy Affairs, Tonye Briggs-Oniyide; Culture and Tourism, Fred Kpakol; Finance and Boma Iyaye; Sports. According to Nwakaudu, the... Read More

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August 31, 2016

5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its Operation Crocodile Smile troops have arrested five suspects during its ongoing field exercise in Delta State. The Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspects, known for terrorising commuters plying the East-West road between Ughelli to Patani, were nabbed after their hideout was raided. He said one locally... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are ‘suspects’ – Police

The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said its investigation has shown that the 8 persons who were killed during the blasphemy killings were part of the suspects. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Muhammad Shehu and obtained by NAN in Gusau, the police said 14 persons have been... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Buhari is completely destroying Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is “completely destroying the country.” In a statement released by its Director on New Media, Deji Adeyanju, the party quoted the GDP, inflation and unemployment figures of the country to support its claim. According to the PDP, the figures revealed that “the Nigerian President is destroying... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Niger Delta militants are confused, disorganised – NNPC

The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mohammed Garba-Deen on Wednesday said militants in the Niger Delta region are confused, stating that the agitators have refused to organised themselves into one group. Mohammed in a chat with Punch debunked claims that the Federal Government was confused as to which group... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Fayose to Buhari: Nigerians are hungry

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to alternative opinion from experts on how to reposition the nation’s economy. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said the president should stop seeing those who hold divergent opinion as enemies. He... Read More

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August 31, 2016

‘Unemployment rate in Nigeria will continue to rise’ – NLC

The Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said there are indications that unemployment rate will increase owing to the current economic situation in the country. This was revealed by the General Secretary of the NLC, Eson-Ozo during an interview with NAN in Abuja. “This is because the way things are now, given all the economic parameters,... Read More

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August 31, 2016

#Deadlineday: Chelsea signs Marcos Alonso from Florentina

English side, Chelsea FC has officially completed the signing of Fiorentina’s Marcos Alonso for an undisclosed fee on the last day of the transfer window. The left-back will now make a return to the premier league after playing for Bolton and Sunderland FC in the past. Chelsea confirmed the signing of the defender on a five-year... Read More

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August 31, 2016

23 years after, Oliver Kahn reminds Okocha of sensational goal against him (WATCH)

Former Germany keeper Oliver Kahn is yet to forget the humiliation he suffered in the hands of Nigerian legend, Jay-Jay Okocha in 1993 during a Bundesliga match. Oliver Kahn who was among the best footballers in the world at that time was dizzy after Okocha dribbled several times before tucking the ball into goal. Kahn... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s emergence as candidate… illegal – Markarfi-led faction

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday said the emergence of Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming election was illegal. The faction also said its candiadate, Eyitayo Jegede who emerged during a primary election last week remains the party’s candidate. In a statement issued by its... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Zuckerberg says Facebook will embrace more Nigerian languages

The Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, who is currently in Nigeria has pledged to include more Nigerian languages on the platform. He said this on Wednesday, during a meeting with software developers and ICT entrepreneurs in Lagos. Zuckerberg said the platform will add more Nigerian languages to the Hausa language which has already been allowed. “I... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Gov. Dickson ‘orders arrest’ of opposition loyalist over Facebook comments

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday allegedly ordered the arrest of a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonah Okah over criticism against him. According to SaharaReporters, Okah had made a comment on Facebook on the arrest of Chief Accountant of the Bayelsa State government, Richie Etonye and also criticized the governor. APC governorship candidate Timipre... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Just In: CBN reinstates banks suspended from forex trade

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday reinstated nine banks that were recently suspended from the foreign exchange market over non-remittance of oil money. The apex bank’s Director of Banking Supervision, Tokunbo Martins said in Abuja that the banks were reinstated after presenting repayment plans. The Nine banks were suspended last week for not remitting about... Read More

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August 31, 2016

These are the type of Nigerians we want in APC – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, on Wednesday said the party will welcome Nigerians interested in the development of the country. He said this when he received some PDP defectors from the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Oyegun said the party will admit those who are interested in... Read More

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August 31, 2016

State employees to get huge chunk of FCT budget

The presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2016 Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang on Wednesday said this on Wednesday while speaking to journalists. “The legal implantation of the budget therefore comes into effect, which will result in... Read More

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August 30, 2016

APC was elected to do the impossible – Segun Oni

The former governor of Ekiti State and Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, Segun Oni on Tuesday said the party was elected to do the impossible. Oni said this in an interview with journalists at the APC secretariat in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s problems cannot disappear overnight. The former governor pleaded with... Read More

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August 30, 2016

ASUU threatens to embark on strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities teachers, on Tuesday, threatened to go on strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their demand. ASUU Lagos zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusiji Sowande, said this during a briefing at the University of Lagos. The union said the Federal Government has not met the terms of the 2009 agreement... Read More

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August 30, 2016

‘Sometimes, killing is a blessing’ – Cleric

The Rivers State Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Edison Daminabo, has told Christians not to avenge the killings of their fellows in the northern part of the country. Daminabo said this in Port Harcourt on Tuesday while speaking to journalists. He said even as clerics were being killed in the North, Christianity will still... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Justice Abang is on Kashamu Buruji’s payroll – Northern youths

The Northern Youths Movement (NYM) has alleged that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator from Ogun State, Buruji Kashamu has paid Federal High Court Judge, Justice Okon Abang N2 billion naira to rule in his favour in the last two years. In a press release signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato on Tuesday, the group... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Club sacks Cameroonian player after testing positive to HIV

An Egyptian premier league side, Ittihad of Alexandria has sacked a Cameroonian player, Samuel Nlend four days after he signed a contract for testing positive to HIV. The 21-year-old former USD Union Douala player has been thrown out of the team following the results of his medicals. Nlend had turned down an offer from Cairo... Read More

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August 30, 2016

‘I am not the problem of Nigerian sports’ – Dalung

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Tuesday said he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria. He said this while speaking to State House Correspondents after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the performance of Nigeria at the just concluded Rio Olympics. Dalung said this while reacting to calls for his sack. “I am... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Nigerian wins silver at the Westchester table tennis U.S. tourney

Olajide Omotayo, a Nigerian tennis player on Tuesday said he was overwhelmed winning the silver medal at the Westchester Open tournament in the U.S. While speaking on the phone with journalists, Omotayo said he was happy he won amidst so many Chinese players. “This is one of the biggest tournaments hosted here in the U.S., I... Read More

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August 30, 2016

CBN licenses 11 new international money operators

The Central Bank of Nigeria has licensed 11 new international money operators in the country. In a statement signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor on Tuesday, the apex bank said the decision was to ensure liquidity and make foreign exchange more readily available to low end users. The newly licensed operators are; TRANS-FAST REMITTANCE LLC,... Read More

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August 30, 2016

‘Kuje prison unrest was an attempt to eliminate Nnamdi Kanu’| IPOB, MASSOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (‎MASSOB) have claimed that the altercation between inmates and prison officials at the Kuje medium prison was an attempt to eliminate Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu. In an interview with The Nation, the Abia State Coordinator of MASSOB, Comrade Anayochukwu Okpara said... Read More

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