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Good news for Hilary Clinton as billionaire media mogul, Bloomberg endorsement looms

Hilary Clinton, presidential candidate for the Democrats in the upcoming United States election would gladly welcome any endorsement whatsoever she gets with the recent developments in the build up to the election. Hilary was overtaken by Donald Trump, the controversial Republican candidate in CNN’s polls following the leaking of over 20,000 Democrat emails casting a... Read More

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Obaseki defects to PDP

Don-Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Candidate, Godwin Obaseki has defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The former Managing Director of Raymond Dokpesi‘s Daar Communications said he left the APC due to discrimination and lack of transparency. He announced his defection on Sunday evening when... Read More

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Avengers blow up another NNPC pipeline

Rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers have announced the blowing up of a gas pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Nsit-Ibom L.G.A, Akwa Ibom state. According to the spokesperson of the group, Mudoch Agbinibo, the pipeline was damaged by the Avengers at 11:30pm on Sunday. The group enjoined NNPC to “check their pipeline if... Read More

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2 killed, several others injured in Florida nightclub shooting

At least two people were killed and more than a dozen others injured in a shooting at a Florida nightclub, police said early Monday. The incident took place at Club Blu in Fort Myers at around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, according to Lt. Jim Mulligan of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting is thought... Read More

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PDP wins Kogi East senatorial re-run election

A former Chief of Air Staff, AVM Isaac Alfa of Peoples Democratic Party has been declared winner of Kogi East Senatorial re-run election held on Saturday with 57,575 votes, defeating five other candidates. Returning Officer, Professor Lucky Ovwhasa said candidates of ACPN, KOWA, MPPP, UPP and the Labour Party scored 1,793, 888, 498, 349 and... Read More

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‘Lawmakers must return salaries for days they did not sit’ – Femi Falana

Senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist, Femi Falana has advised the accountant-general of the federation, Ahmed Idris to make sure that federal lawmakers return a huge part of the salaries they received in the past year. Falana rued that the lawmakers had received payment for a year’s worth of work even though... Read More

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‘FG will not negotiate with criminals, Internet-based ‘militant’ groups’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Sunday, disclosed that it is in support of the Federal Government’s decision not to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and other militant groups in the region. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, the group has begun talk with the Federal Government... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jibrin accuses of Dogara of corruption Former chairman of the federal house of representatives committee on appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of corruption. 2. Ekweremadu refuses to resign The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has said... Read More

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‘I will be sick if I don’t mingle with common people’ – Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has been criticized by different quarters of the society for his apparent social nature. From his visit to Nigerian soccer star, Obafemi Martins to his many travels within and outside the country many have expressed fears that the new royal father of the Yoruba race might just be demystifying... Read More

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9 Ekiti lawmakers to face prosecution for alleged certificate forgery

Nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly may face prosecution, following revelations of alleged forgery of their academic results. According to Punch, it was revealed, on Sunday, that the decision to prosecute them was based on the outcome of “an intensive investigation carried out by the Department of State Services into the state lawmakers’... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Will Dogara suspend Jibrin from the House?

Following pressure from members of the House, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, may suspend former Appropriation Committee chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Nations reports. According to sources who spoke to the paper, members of the House had told Dogara to choose between them and Jibrin in light of the embarrassment brought on the... Read More

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Why I excluded private sector from my economic team – Buhari

President Muhammed Buhari, on Sunday, said that he was not comfortable with the inclusion of the private sector in the work of the national economic management team, saying that they might steer government policies to suit their own personal interest. This was contained in a statement released by the Presidency, noting that Buhari made this... Read More

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‘PDP was out to kill this country’ – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Sunday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 ensured that Nigeria still continued to survive. Ngige stated this during a meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the 327 wards in Anambra State. He said the President’s election in 2015... Read More

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FG: We are negotiating with the real militants

Despite claims that the government is not holding talks with it, the Federal Government on Sunday insisted that it was negotiating with the real militants. On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that his administration was in talks with the armed militants in the Niger Delta. This President said this in Abuja during a farewell meeting with... Read More

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Jibrin

‘Dogara told me to pad 2016 budget with N20bn project’ | Jibrin sings like a bird

Former chairman of the federal house of representatives committee on appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Sunday, accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of surrounding himself with a cabal of corrupt people. According to a statement released by the lawmaker, the accusation of budget padding which he made earlier, was against the speaker and three... Read More

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APC to Ekweremadu: Leave Igbos out of your trial

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Sunday, call on the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to desist from dragging Igbo people and the local government into his many travails at the National Assembly. Ekweremadu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial Zone of which Ezeagu local government is a part of, is currently... Read More

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Blame Jonathan, not Buhari for Nigeria’s economic woes – Father Mbaka

Popular Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has once again denied rumours that he received money from Buhari or the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2015 general elections. Mbaka made the clarification through his media aide, Maximus Ugwuoke stating that he had no regret for his... Read More

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Why IBB overthrew me in 1985 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why he was impeached in August 1985 in what is popularly termed the “palace coup”. Buhari was ousted from power in a coup led by his then chief of Army staff, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. He stated that his “trusted allies” removed him because he had uncovered some fraudulent... Read More

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Troops kill 2 Boko Haram terrorists in ambush

Nigerian military troops on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists crossing into the Sambisa Forest from Komala and Musafanari axis. The terrorists were moving into the forest carrying logistics items but were killed by the troops who ambushed them. Two soldiers, however sustained gunshot wounds. In a statement released on Sunday by the Acting Director,... Read More

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Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Respected Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Akarigbo of Remoland, is dead. The Ogun State first class monarch who was aged 90 died Saturday, July 23 in London. Oba Sonariwo who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London a week ago following an illness. “He died Saturday evening in UK... Read More

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Lagos to increase IGR to N50billion monthly by 2018

The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced its readiness to massively reduce dependence on federal allocation and increase the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to a target of N30billion monthly in 2017 and N50billion monthly in 2018 as well as a yearly budget size of N1 trillion by 2018. Rising from a four-day retreat for members... Read More

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INEC

Kogi rerun: APC wins Idah legislative constituency

Haruna Idoko of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of Saturday re-run election for Idah constituency into the Kogi House of Assembly. According to Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, the Returning Officer of the area, who declared the results late Saturday, Idoko polled 8,346 votes. He defeated James Ukwubile of the Peoples Democratic... Read More

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#DisabilityBill: Odds against persons with disability in Nigeria

by Cynthia Ferdinand Disability is a physical or mental impairment that is perceived to limit one or more major life activities of an impaired person. While this appears a direct definition, Nigerians have ascribed various definitions to disability in different terms, concluding that persons with disabilities are abnormal persons who are offered mainly medical and... Read More

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INEC

INEC declares Imo North rerun inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared inconclusive, the result of Imo North Senatorial District rerun election, conducted on Saturday, July 23. The results of Oru East and Isiala Mbano State Constituencies were also declared inconclusive following reported cases of shootings in some communities of the two constituencies. The shootings were reported at Okata... Read More

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Former Kano Deputy Governor, Abdullahi dies

A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Magaji Abdullahi, died in the early hours of today. Abdullahi, 69, died after a protracted illness at his residence, located at NNDC Quarters at Sharada area in Kano metropolis. The former Press Secretary to the deceased, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, confirmed this on Sunday in Kano. The deceased was... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top 10 news that made headlines this week 1. Nigeria is in recession The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. Hon. Jibrin asks Dogara to resign Former House Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has called on the Speaker of the... Read More

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Oyo Police arrests armed robber with fake Naira notes

The Oyo State Police command has arrested a suspect, Felix Ademola, 51, who is a regular face in South-West prisons for involvement in armed robbery and possession of fake Naira notes. The suspect was released from Agodi Prisons in Ibadan, eight months ago after he benefited from the Chief Judge’s pardon towards the end of... Read More

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MEND confirms peace talks with FG

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it is in talks with the government to end violence in the Niger Delta. The group confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) wishes to confirm that indeed it has been in preliminary... Read More

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We attacked the church to teach members a lesson – Suspect explains

Abba Usman, 18, who allegedly participated in the recent attack by some Muslim youths on St. Philips Catholic Church, Suleja, Niger State, has said his gang’s actions were not based on religious extremism. The suspect stated that the blame should be on some female members of the church for playing musical instruments so loud, dancing and... Read More

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#Yabacon: From sleepy town to tech cluster in 8 photos

Arguably, Yaba is the largest technology cluster in Africa. Its growth has been organic and fuel by citizen led activities. Yaba is ideal for a tech cluster. Geographically, it is located between the Lagos Mainland and the Island. The area is also close to most of the business districts in Lagos state. Yaba is also... Read More

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