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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

Soldiers intercept suicide bomber in Borno, detonate explosive

The Nigeria Army said it has intercepted and disarmed a suspected suicide bomber with an explosive device concealed in an ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

Just In: Women group protest against Melaye in Lagos (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Members of Women Concern Group (WCG) are protesting against the impending harassment of Remi Tinubu by Dino Melaye in Lagos. ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

9 million people affected by Boko Haram insurgency

According to the United States government, nine million people are directly affected by the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency in the ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

Gunmen abduct Lagos monarch

The Lagos State Police command has confirmed the kidnap of the traditional ruler of Iba community, Lagos State, Oba Goriola ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

EFCC probes 25 persons over $219k cash withdrawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is investigating the Director General and 24 other officials of a Federal Government ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

EFCC grills pilot who flew Fayose’s alleged N1.2bn cash

Captain Ahmed Borodo, the pilot whose plane was allegedly chartered by a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

Arase took 24 police vehicles along with him – Acting Police boss

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has revealed that his predecessor, Solomon Arase,  went away with 24 police vehicles ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC

Following the discovery of ‘ghost’ workers in government MDAs, the list of those suspected to be involved has been sent ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

Football legend, Pele to visit Nigeria in August

Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be visiting Nigeria in August for a two-day ...

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AzeezJuly 18, 2016

‘House of Reps not planning to impeach Buhari’ – Chief Whip

The Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Alhaji Alhassan Doguwa, said, on Sunday, in Bauchi that the House has no evidence ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

‘Buhari should also probe corrupt elements in his govt.’ – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

Dasuki slams N15bn suit against FG over unlawful detention

Detained former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the federal government before an Abuja high ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

Dasuki gave me N100m on the instruction of Jonathan – Doyin Okupe

A former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, says  former National Security Adviser, ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

No matter how far Fayose runs, the law will catch up with him – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said Governor Ayodele Fayose is trying to distract the attention of ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

SERAP sues FG for not releasing looters names

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government and the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed for, “failure ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

There is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria – CAN

The General-Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake has said there is a plan to wipe out ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

Arms scandal: Indicted officers may be dismissed

Fresh reports reveal that military officers mentioned in the arms scam report released by the Federal Government may be dismissed from ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

‘Agriculture can drive the nation’s economy’ – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said government’s direct involvement in agricultural development and production had been discovered to be ...

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AzeezJuly 17, 2016

Forceful removal of democratic government is no longer acceptable – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 17, has joined President Barrack Obama and other world leaders in condemning the unsuccessful ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

110 million Nigerians are living in poverty – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, July 16 said about 110 million Nigerians are living in penury. He revealed this in a speech ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

Mourinho’s Manchester United career starts with a bang

Jose Mourinho has started his coaching reign at Manchester United on a bright note, after the Red Devils opened their ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

250 illegal refineries ‘destroyed’ by NSCDC

Over 250 illegal refineries were destroyed and 118 arrests were made in the last one year by the Nigeria Security and ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

18 Police commissioners promoted to AIG position – They are

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of some senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force. This was contained ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

‘Military contracts full of irregularities and corruption’

A statement by the Federal Government on Thursday, July 14 has revealed that military procurement deals against the Boko Haram ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

‘My wife was never arrested, she was invited’ – Obanikoro

Following reports that his wife was quizzed by the Department of State Security, former Minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

There’s zero-tolerance for building collapse – Fashola

Building regulatory agencies have been warned that the Federal Government will not allow collapse buildings under its upcoming mass housing ...

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AzeezJuly 16, 2016

‘Heart condition’ saves Doyin Okupe from EFCC detention

The former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has been under intense questioning for the past week, ...

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AzeezJuly 15, 2016

Fashola gives conditions for uninterrupted power supply

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said Nigerians will only get uninterrupted power supply when contractors start ...

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AzeezJuly 15, 2016

NERC appeals court ruling on electricity tariff

Following the court ruling that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission should reverse the 45 per cent increase in electricity tariff ...

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AzeezJuly 15, 2016

Federal High Court gives reasons for Gov Ikpeazu’s sack

The Federal High Court, on Friday, July 15, explained why it ordered the sack of Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu. The court ...

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