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Pacquiao wins WBO title
Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday defeating Jessie Vargas. Pacquiao who has been away from the…
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Troops kill 37 insurgents, rescue female sex slave
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists, rescuing a female sex slave in the process. In a statement issued on Saturday night by the Army spokesman…
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School fees: Freeze bares his mind on Oyedepo’s comments
On-Air-Personality Freeze has reacted to the statement made by the Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo over its school fees. Oyedepo who is the presiding Bishop of Living Faith…
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As FCT minister I was opposed by corrupt people – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday says he faced stiff opposition from corrupt persons during his time as minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). El-Rufai, said this at…
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Count me out of Amaechi’s travails – Okowa
Governor of Delta Ifeanyi Okowa says allegations that he has a hand in the travails of Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi are baseless. Okowa was reacting to a statement credited…
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Pastor, 3 others declared wanted for murder
The Imo Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared a pastor, Samuel Ahanonu, and three others – Okey Ozuzu, Chijioke Daggarman Ahanonu and Raymond Egbunine – wanted for the murder…
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“If it is war, bring it on…” militants tell Buhari
Militant group the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), says it is ready to embark on a full scale war if necessary, The Punch reports. In a statement issued on Saturday by…
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Donald Trump rushed off stage during rally by Secret Service after security incident (WATCH)
Republican candidate in the United States election, Donald Trump was on Saturday evening rushed of the stage at a rally in Reno Nevada by Secret Service agents. Civilians at the…
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We have handed over Ese Oruru, baby to her parents – Police
The Bayelsa State Police Command has said ESE Oruru and her baby have left police protective custody. Ese's parents had decried her continuous stay in protective custody, stating that she…
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NDLEA investigating officers for drug-related activities
The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating some of its officers for allegedly aiding drug barons. Chairman of NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah disclosed…
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Rescued Chibok girl handed over Borno govt
The Nigerian Army on Saturday handed over rescued Chibok girl, Maryam Ali Maiyanga to Borno State Government. Maryam was rescued in Pulka town earlier on Saturday with her 10-month-old son…
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Covenant university’s high fees has God’s approval – Oyedepo
Dr. David Oyedepo, Bishop of the Living Faith Church worldwide has said those criticising the school fees charged by Covenant University may incur the wrath of God. Oyedepo, said this in…
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Pastor, driver, 3 others kidnapped in Ekiti
Unknown gunmen in Ekiti in the early hours of Saturday kidnapped no more than five persons, including a pastor and his driver. Sources say the Pastor simply identified as Ojo,…
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Nigeria is destined to achieve greatness – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said despite the challenges Nigeria faces, it is destined to achieve greatness. Buhari said this in Sokoto on Saturday when he inaugurated the Kalambaina 500 housing…
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EFCC ‘bans visits to detainees, phone calls’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has banned visits to high-profile detainees in its custody, Daily Post reports. The news platform also reports that the agency has banned suspects…
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Army loses Lt. Colonel, 4 soldiers to Boko Haram attack in Borno
Four soldiers and an officers were killed on Friday after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked the 119 Battalion Nigerian Army at about 10pm at Mallam Fatori, Northern Borno State. Army…
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Davido signs Lola Rae to his DMW record label
Davido has signed singer, dancer and recording artiste, Rachel Akosua popularly known as Lola Rae to his Davido Music Worldwide record label. The 'Dami duro' crooner made the announcement on…
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UPDATED: Nigerian Army rescues another Chibok girl in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued another Chibok girl in Borno State. Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman in a statement on Saturday said she was rescued at Pulka town.…
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Hillary Clinton gets endorsement from Jay Z, Beyonce
Music stars, Jay Z and his wife Beyonce on Friday night campaigned for Democratic candidate in the forthcoming US Presidential elections, Hillary Clinton at a concert in Cleveland. Beyonce after…
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BREAKING: EFCC releases Reuben Abati
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, Premium Times reports. According to the news platform, Abati himself confirmed the release on Saturday, disclosing…
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How Tinubu nominated me as Vice-President – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has finally revealed who nominated him for the position of the second citizen of the country. In a his President Muhammadu Buhari biography, Professor John Paden…
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Igbo leaders are selfish, cowards – MASSOB
Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Uchenna Madu on Friday described Igbo leaders as cowards who are unable to defend the cause of the…
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Judge berates PDP for ‘troubling’ courts with its problems
Justice Ignatius Agube, a Justice of the Court of Appeal who is a member of the panel hearing the conflict on the Ondo Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidacy dispute on…
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Guardiola accepts Yaya Toure’s apology
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has described the apology of Ivorian midfielder, Yaya Toure as a welcome development. Toure on Friday had tendered an apology to Guardiola and Manchester City…
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Ex-bank manager sentenced to 195 years imprisonment for fraud
A micro-finance bank manager, Aliyu Suleiman on Friday was sentenced to 195 years in prison by a Kano High Court for stealing N21m. Presiding judge, Dije Abdu Aboki also ordered…
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Kidnapped Ekiti INEC secretary released after 24 hours
Kidnapped Administrative Secretary, Independent National Electoral Commission in Ekiti State, Muslim Omoleke has been released. Omoleke was kidnapped by unknown gunmen around Iwaraja, Osun State on Thursday. The Osun State Commissioner of…
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EFCC ‘seizes Reuben Abati’s passport’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly seized the passport of former Presidential aide, Reuben Abati. Abati had been in EFCC custody over allegations of receiving N50m from…
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Buhari should forget about $29.9bn loan, go after looted funds – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the $29.9bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari will mortgage the future of Nigeria. Falana spoke at a symposium tagged: “X-raying 50 years…
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EFCC probes APC legal adviser, Banire, over alleged bribery of judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday probed the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire over alleged bribery of a judge, Punch reports.…
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APC suspends Timi Frank
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its deputy national publicity secretary Timi Frank, The Cable reports. The decision to suspend Frank was conveyed to journalists on Friday by the APC vice-chairman (south-south),…
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