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Budget-Padding Tracker: APC stops Jibrin from speaking against Dogara, others in public

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), on Thursday, cautioned the former Chairman of the House of Representative Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, against speaking out about the House leadership in public. This was revealed this in a letter sent to Jibrin through the APC’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Lawal Shuaibu. Jibrin have in the past... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for South-West attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers on Thursday claimed responsibility for militant activities and attacks in the South-West. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Niger Delta Avengers said it would not be intimidated by aerial bombardments on its ‘camps’ and ‘hideouts’ in Arepo creeks. The Air Force and other security agencies had started... Read More

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Chidi Ajaere, Bilkiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Cosmas Maduka Jr… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are tackling the vast, exciting world of big business and making giant strides. From a determined pioneer teaching Nigerians to recycle, to the heir to Africa’s largest private business conglomerate, these are the guys and gals that... Read More

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Middle aged man rapes mother

A 43-year-old man Humphrey Omoregieva has been remanded in prison for alleged assault on his parents. Speaking to an Egor Magistrates’ Court in Benin, on Thursday, the prosecutor, Cpl. Ayo Augustine, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 1, at No. 294, Upper Mission, Benin. According to reports, Augustine told the... Read More

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Ogoni, other affected communities clean-up will take 20 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said the cleanup of Ogoniland and other communities affected by the oil spill would go on for 20 years. Buhari said this while inaugurating the Governing Council and the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project for the Implementation of the UNEP Report at... Read More

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Introducing Conversations With Labo | Nigeria’s porn culture

The second episode of Conversations With Labo is out again! This episode features an insightful conversation on Porn Culture in Nigeria with Subomi Plumptre, a social media strategist. Watch below.

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Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi

The new Boko Haram leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, has reportedly threatened to bomb churches and kill Christians in Nigeria while promising to end attacks on mosques and markets used by ordinary Muslims. He said this in an interview published on Wednesday by the Islamic State group, on its al-Nabaa newspaper. As translated by SITE Intelligence... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers announces new Twitter account

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has announced its new Twitter account. The group known for blowing up pipelines within the creeks of the region made the announcement in an official statement released on Thursday by its spokesperson, Brig.Gen Mudoch Agbinibo. In the statement entitled, “We are not intimidated”, the group challenged the military to “share... Read More

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IGP visits Lagos communities under militants attack

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu towns in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State which have recently come under heavy attacks of militants who killed and kidnapped many residents for ransom. The IG, who arrived at the towns around 10:30am, advised members of the communities to be... Read More

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@AmbodeObsarver, KraksTV, Bizzle Osikoya… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Social media

The Fifth year of the #YNaijaPowerList gathers the biggest and most influential figures in social media. From a barbed Twitter account chronicling life in the big city, to social media influencers and celebrities in their own right, these are the big 10. @AmbodeObsarver The breakout Twitter handle of 2016 has to be this tongue in... Read More

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Just In: Appeal court dismisses Faleke’s suit, upholds Bello’s election as Kogi governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by James Faleke, challenging the emergence of Governor Yahaya Bello, as winner of the Kogi Governorship poll. Faleke was the running mate of the deceased Kogi State governorship candidate, Abubakar Audu, under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last... Read More

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Insecurity: Soldiers doing the job of the police in 30 states – Report

SBM Intelligence, a strategic intelligence analysis firm on Wednesday released a report stating that military personnel can be found on active deployment in no fewer than 30 states of the federation, tackling internal security threats that ordinarily should have been left to the police and paramilitary agencies to contain. According to the report, this situation... Read More

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Nigerian Civil War: I will tell my story in 2017 – Gowon

Former Nigeria’s Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has said he would publish a book telling his own side of the Nigerian Civil war story in 2017. He said this in Abuja on Wednesday, when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani led a delegation of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) on... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin is an inconsequential, unintelligent fellow – Deputy Chief of Staff, Speaker

The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, has said claims by former Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin that Speaker Dogara is giving out $25,000 to members of the House to support him are not true. Maduabum said this in a statement he released on... Read More

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Boko Haram: Sect is battling for relevance – Military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday said terrorist group Boko Haram are trying to seek relevance through the announcement of a new leader. Rabe Abubakar, director of defence information, told NAN in Abuja that the military remains focused on its operation in the north-east. He said the announcement of a new leader for the group... Read More

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‘We have to work together’ – Wike tells police

Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state Governor, on Wednesday called on the state police command to remain neutral in the forthcoming legislative rerun election in the state. Wike, who stated this when he was paid a courtesy visit by the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Francis Odesanya, noted that the people of the state... Read More

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Armed Robbers strike on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, motorists abandon vehicles

Chaos on Wednesday at the Warewa long bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as motorists reportedly abandoned their vehicles, after armed robbers saw the gridlock as an avenue to attack. According to Punch, a motorist who was on the road at the time called in at 8:30pm to confirm the incident. He said, “There is confusion on... Read More

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How Nenadi Usman ‘shared Diezani’s N23 billion’ to North-eastern states

Embattled former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance to the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign, Nenadi Usman, has disclosed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission how she disbursed the N23 billion allegedly received from former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. According to The Nation, Usman told the EFCC during an interrogation that the N23... Read More

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Shi’ite Muslims protest in Kaduna, vows to trek to Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday, protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and other members by state security agents. According to The Punch, the protesters, composed of mostly women and children, defied police orders as they protested at the Muhammadu Buhari Way in Kaduna City,... Read More

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How acting IGP almost caused shootout at CBN headquarters

A shootout between police officers in the convoy of acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and security guards of the Central Bank of Nigeria almost occurred on Tuesday, SaharaReporters reports. According to reports, the Inspector-General was on a courtesy visit to the apex bank when the incident between police operatives and guards of the bank,... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Aisha Buhari visits U.S After allegations that she is wanted in the U.S, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has arrived in Washington D.C. 2. Gunmen attack Ogun state Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ogijo area of Ogun state, killing about 4 persons and... Read More

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Boko Haram: Shekau resurfaces with an audio message (LISTEN)

The erstwhile leader of Jama’atu Ahl as-Sunnah li-Da’awati wal-Jihad popularly known as Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released a recorded audio message a few hours after ISIS announced his replacement, according to Sahara Reporters. The Islamic State militant group on Wednesday announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its West African affiliate ‘Boko Haram’s new leader. In the 10-minute... Read More

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We lack adequate facilities to secure seaports – Immigration

The Nigeria Immigration Service has lamented that its officials are inadequately equipped to secure the maritime domain. This was said by the Assistant Comptroller-General Immigration, Border Patrol and Marine Service Headquarters Abuja, Saro-John Uaebari, at a three-day capacity building workshop on interagency cooperation held in Lagos. The workshop was carried out in partnership with the... Read More

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2 Benue pensioners slump during protest

Two pensioners of the Benue State Civil Service slumped on Wednesday during a protest staged by retirees under the umbrella of Concerned Benue Pensioners in Makurdi, the state capital. The retirees were protesting the non-payment of unpaid entitlements and gratuity which spanned 11 months by the Benue state government. During the protest round the streets... Read More

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Alleged drug trafficking: Fresh suit filed for Kashamu’s extradition to U.S.

Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development, a non-governmental organization said it has sued the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Attorney-General of the Federation for their failure to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States where he is said to be wanted over alleged drug trafficking. In a statement made by the group... Read More

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Gunmen go on rampage in Ogun state, kill 4 persons

The Ogijo area of Ogun state was thrown into disarray on Tuesday and Wednesday as some gunmen shot sporadically killing no fewer than four residents. According to Punch Metro one of those killed was a man who had gone to buy petrol at an MRS filling station and a woman who sold herbs by the roadside. A boy... Read More

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Aisha Buhari arrives Washington D. C.

Nigeria’s first lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday evening arrived in Washington DC, United States of America on a weeklong visit, according to Sahara Reporters. According to sources at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, Mrs. Buhari arrived on a British Airways flight from London. Her visit is very intriguing because Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose has accused... Read More

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen raze 2 villages in Kaduna, kill 11

The Kaduna State Police Command have confirmed that suspected Fulani herdsmen have razed two villages in the state. The attack which reportedly happened between Monday and Tuesday was on villages near Godogodo town, Jema’a Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna state. The attack left 11 people dead and villages razed on Tuesday night. Kaduna State... Read More

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EFCC arrests FAAN worker over alleged stealing of N70m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Christy Olabode over alleged diversion and stealing of N70m belonging to the agency. Olabode had worked in the Accounts Department, where she allegedly diverted the said amounts between 2013 and 2016. The level six officer was using... Read More

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Arepo aerial bombardment: Air Force assures general public of safety

Following its ongoing aerial attacks on Arepo creeks, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday said there was no need for panic by members of the public living around the area. The Air force is currently running an aerial operation on Arepo creeks, where militants and vandals who have been disturbing some areas in Lagos... Read More

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