Category: The News Blog

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AzeezFebruary 21, 2017

PDP: My worst political decision was supporting Sheriff as Chairman – Wike

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said supporting Ali Modu Sheriff to emerge National Chairman of the ...

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AzeezFebruary 21, 2017

Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh ...

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AzeezFebruary 21, 2017

‘Gunmen abduct army lieutenant in Lagos’

by Azeez Adeniyi A lieutenant of the Nigerian Army has been kidnapped by suspected militants at Abule Ado area of ...

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AzeezFebruary 21, 2017

FG summons South African envoy over renewed xenophobic attacks

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni over ...

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AzeezFebruary 21, 2017

Probe CBN, NNPC officials for money laundering, Senate tells EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe Central Bank of ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Closure of PDP meeting venue bad news for democracy – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy President of the Senate, Mr Ike Ekweremadu, has said the barricading of the PDP meeting venue ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Why we barricaded PDP meeting venue – Police

  The Police on Monday said it barricaded the venue of the PDP caretaker committee meeting at the International Conference ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

PDP has no faction – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not factionalised. Jonathan said this ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

We reject Sheriff’s peace offer, he is a traitor – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the peace move by Ali ...

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ToluFebruary 20, 2017

Mo Abudu, Somkele Idhalama, Betty Irabor and more attend Wedding Party record breaking celebration event

Cast, crew and lovers of romantic comedy, Wedding Party were hosted to a wedding-themed costume party on Sunday night at ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Patience Jonathan files new lawsuit against EFCC

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan has filed another lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the invasion of ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo to feature in TV drama alongside Angelina Jolie

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in a TV drama alongside Angelina Jolie. Ronaldo is expected to ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Makarfi, Fayose, others hold PDP stakeholders meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday held its stakeholders meeting at the Ekiti State Governor’s ...

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ToluFebruary 20, 2017

Stakeholders endorse TSA at anniversary retreat

Stakeholders drawn from all spheres of the Nigerian economy have pledged their support for the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Just In: Central bank introduces new foreign exchange policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a new foreign exchange policy. In a statement on Monday, the CBN ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

DPR intercepts vessel loaded with contaminated fuel in Lagos

The Department of Petroleum Resources has said it seized a vessel, MT JAZI, loaded with 1. 5 million litres of ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Xenophobia: FG asks AU, South African govt to protect Nigerians

The Federal Government on Monday called on the African Union and the South African government to protect Nigerian citizens in ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Reps probe N450bn amnesty contracts under Jonathan’s administration

The House of Representatives has queried N450bn contracts awarded under the Presidential Amnesty Programme between 2010 and 2015. The contracts were ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Court strikes out suit challenging Magu’s re-nomination as EFCC chairman

A Federal High Court on Monday in Lagos struck out a suit challenging the position of Ibrahim Magu as Acting ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Detention of Nnamdi Kanu cannot stop the agitation for Biafra – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has said the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

PDP calls for impeachment of Obiano over constitutional breaches

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has petitioned the State House of Aseembly, asking it to impeach Governor ...

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AzeezFebruary 20, 2017

Dollar will hit N650 before stabilising – T.B Joshua

Pastor of The Synagogue Church, Prophet T.B Joshua on Sunday said Nigerians should pray for President Muhammadu Buhari, especially on ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

Just In: 21 persons killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attacks

by Dolapo Adelana Twenty one persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the early hours ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

Sheriff, APC lock up stakeholders meeting venue – Makarfi-faction

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Ali Modu Sheriff faction ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

UNIABUJA students block Abuja expressway over colleague’s death

by Dolapo Adelana Students of the University of Abuja on Monday morning blocked the Abuja – Gwagwalada highway, the main ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

Buhari: Security operatives threaten to arrest journalist at Abuja House

by Dolapo Adelana A correspondent of The Guardian was threatened with an arrest when he visited the Abuja House in ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

Kano to outlaw forced marriages – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, has said a family law will soon be ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

RCCG’s total income was less than my salary – Adeboye

by Dolapo Adelana The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 20, 2017

FG owes 105,920 retirees N705bn – PENCOM

by Dolapo Adelana The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the Federal Government owes 105,920 retirees about N705 billion. This is contained ...

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ToluFebruary 20, 2017

Denrele joins Pearl Thusi on season 2 of Lip Sync Battle Africa

MTV Base (DStv channel 322) has revealed that the ultimate lip synching showdown is back – yes, Lip Sync Battle ...

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