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Dr. Oby Ezekwesili was slut-shamed by Segalink in 2014, and now she’s given us proof showing how despicable he is
Twitter has been abuzz with Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and Segalink exchanging words since Tuesday, with their supporters staunchly taking sides. It all started when Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde criticized Buhari's administration for…
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Audu Ogbeh has said we produce 90% of the rice we eat, but we still remember #pizzagate
Nigeria's minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh has said that 90% of the rice we eat is locally produced. Ogbeh revealed this on Tuesday at the 2019 Annual…
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The Big 5: Atiku to call Microsoft, IBM experts as witnesses for INEC servers claim; Buhari rallies APC reps for Assembly leadership battle | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC adopts Gbajabiamila for speaker, zones deputy to North-Central The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Femi Gbajabiamila as…
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The Late 5: I am vindicated about Atiku’s birthplace – Nnamdi Kanu; EFCC apprehends Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia as judge strikes out corruption charges against her | Other stories
Here are stories that drove conversation today: EFCC apprehends Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia as judge strikes out corruption charges against her Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended Justice…
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The Big 5: Troops kill 27 Boko Haram terrorists, recover arms, ammunition; NBC DG faces trial over N2.5bn FG grant | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: I did not confess to hiding my bank accounts - Onnoghen The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has scheduled judgment …
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The Late 5: CCT delivers judgment in Onnoghen’s trial Thursday; No plans to remove subsidy – FG | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No plans to remove subsidy - FG The federal government has again clarified its stance on the removal of fuel subsidy, saying…
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The Big 5: Police arrest five for killing woman, injuring man in Ajegunle; No results on server, Atiku’s results are false – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arrest five for killing woman, injuring man in Ajegunle Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five…
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Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari, Dispatch rider, one other killed as hoodlums clash in Fadeyi and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the ten stories that drove conversation this week: Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police Concerned by the increasing insecurity in the country, the Senate…
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The Late 5: Buhari heads to Chad for regional meeting; We have over 1bn litres of petrol – NNPC debunks rumour of impending fuel scarcity | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari heads to Chad for regional meeting On Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to participate in the…
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The Big 5: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWC; Senate urges FG to reactivate dialogue for Leah Sharibu’s return | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku - PDP NWCPDP's National Working Committee, NWC, on Thursday said no…
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The Late 5: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings; Sign new minimum wage into law before Workers’ Day, NLC tells Buhari | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings The House of Representatives has given President Buhari 48 hours…
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The Big 5: INEC proposes fine of N500,000, 3 years imprisonment for electoral offenders; Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG continues Onnoghen's trial as counsel submit final addresses There were strong indications on Wednesday that the Federal Government has…
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The Late 5: Court gives Evans last chance to get lawyer before May 17; One dead, four injured as residents in Abuja and soldiers clash | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senators lament worsening insecurity in Zamfara, allocate N10bn to IDPs The Senate on Wednesday resolved to make N10 billion available in the…
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The Big 5: IGP visits Zamfara, charges policemen to be offensive; INEC fixes Kogi, Bayelsa, gov polls for Nov 2 | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Pro-Buhari group asks security agencies to investigate Atiku The Buhari Media Organisation on Tuesday asked security agencies to investigate what…
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The Late 5: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari; INEC to resume distribution of 11,228,582 PVCs | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari The deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has predicted that a woman would…
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The Big 5: Two Nigerians stabbed to death in xenophobic attack in South Africa; Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria's economy slipping - World Bank The World Bank has said that the Nigerian economy has been slipping since 1995 and…
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The Late 5: Nigeria leading in cyber policing in West Africa – Buhari; Oyetola seeks Court of Appeal in Osun | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Supreme Court strikes Magnus Abe's notice of amendment The Supreme Court has struck out the notice of amendment filed by Senator Magnus…
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The Big 5: 2 suicide bombers, 3 others die in Maiduguri attack; FG orders foreigners to leave mining sites in Zamfara | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: PDP accuses Amaechi, others of plotting constitutional crisis in Rivers The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that some leaders…
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Zamfara to recruit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity, Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are top stories that drove conversation during the week: Zamfara to recuit 1,700 local charmers to fight insecurity The Zamfara State Government has said it will recruit 1,700 local…
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The Late 5: Suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye, arrested by Lagos Police; Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has resigned, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Onnoghen’s resignation…
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The Big 5: Police dismiss inspector ‘for shooting and killing’ Kolade Johnson; Nigeria’s total debt now N24,39tn | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police dismiss inspector for 'shooting and killing' Kolade Johnson The Nigerian Police have announced the dismissal of Ogunyemi Olalekan, an inspector,…
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The Late 5: INEC declares PDP’s Sekibo winner of Rivers East Senatorial election; Adeleke appeals court judgment | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari visits Jordan, Dubai for economic summits President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the World Economic Forum holding in Jordan and the Investment…
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The Big 5: NJC sends report on Onnoghen, Acting CJN to Buhari; Wike’s victory is triumph of good over evil – PDP | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: APC reacts to judgment nullifying Adeleke's victory The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has described the Federal High Court judgment,…
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The Late 5: Buhari promises persecution of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Five feared dead as suspected herdsmen invade Benue community | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 14 PDP lawmakers-elect boycott INEC certificates of return presentation in Kano The 14 People Democratic Party (PDP) members-elect of the Kano State…
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Just In: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike secures second term mandate with a landslide
The flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 governorship election held in Rivers, Governor Nyesom Wike has been declared winner of the poll after he…
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The Big 5: Court nullifies Adeleke’s candidacy; Buhari rejects Ajaokuta Steel Completion Fund Bill | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Court nullifies Adeleke's candidacy A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has nullified the candidacy of a senator, Ademola Adeleke,…
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The Late 5: Police release identities of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Amaechi loses LGA to Wike | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lagos police surrenders to public pressure, names alleged killers of Kolade Johnson The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday bowed to pressure from…
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Olamma Cares Foundation celebrates 2nd Anniversary, raises awareness on Autism
Olamma Cares Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to mental and neurological disorder advocacy has held an event to raise the awareness on Autism in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day…
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The Big 5: Boko Haram set Chibok village on fire; I’ll do my best for Nigerians in second term – Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Algerian president Bouteflika resigns amid protests Algerian President Bouteflika has resigned, bowing to mass protest, Algeria’s state news agency APS…
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We have arrested officers involved in the shooting of Kolade Johnson – Lagos Police Command
The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police has reacted to the outrage that greeted the death of a young man, Kolade Johnson on Sunday, at a football viewing centre in Onipetesi…
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