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These are the 47 ambassadorial hopefuls nominated by Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, forwarded the list of 47 potential ambassadorial nominees to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, for confirmation. The names of the ambassadorial hopefuls who would head Nigeria’s missions abroad when confirmed by the senate ‎are: Obinna Chukwuemeka Salisu Umoru Iyang Udoh Okeke Vivian Liman Munir Edem Jane Mohammed Hassan Martin... Read More

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VP Osinbajo launches ‘National School Feeding Programme’ (PHOTOS)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, launched the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Present at the launch are; the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai; Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola; Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi; Borno state governor Kashim Shettima See photos from the event:

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#Buharimeter: Lai Mohammed confesses his biggest ‘sin’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday said his only “sin” was that he spoke too much before the 2015 general election which brought in the All Progressive Congress (APC) into power. “I believe that my only sin is talking too much before the elections and now I have to pay the... Read More

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Just In: President Buhari releases list of ambassadors

After the recalling of former ambassadors, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, released the list of potential ambassadorial nominees. The list was accompanied in a letter forwarded to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. Saraki made this known while presiding over the Senate as he read out the list of the nominees. According to TheCable,... Read More

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‘Senate is not afraid of anybody’ | 7 things to note from Saraki’s interview

Bukola Saraki is a man that has against many odds remained as the President of the Senate since June 9, 2015 after deftly emerging victorious in the House elections. A year into his time as Senate President, Saraki spoke to The Cable about the legacy of the Senate under him, his trial at the Code of... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. New militant group emerges As the Federal Government initiates moves to negotiate with Niger Delta Avengers, another group, Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, has reared its head and is making fresh demands. 2. EFCC to negotiate with Metuh and Umar The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)... Read More

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Judge handling cases against Saraki, Ekweremadu, others dies

A judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja division, Justice Steven Evoh Chukwu has been reported dead. Justice Chukwu, who was ill for over a month, died in an hospital in Garki, Abuja, The Nation reports. The administration of the court is yet to issue an official announcement of the passing away of the judge... Read More

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Babangida is ‘sick, receiving treatment in Germany’

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has had to dismiss several reports of his death in recent times. On Wednesday, yet again, he said, “I’m alive,” just as there were speculations that the former Military President had passed on in Germany. Babangida, who travelled to Germany for medical treatment, said he’s “hale and hearty” and will return soon. He... Read More

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This is how much NNPC lost in April… and other bad news

Following the drop in oil production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, in April, lost N19.43 billion as the production capacity of the country plummeted from 59.27 million barrels in February to 57.43 million barrels in March. The figures were contained in the latest financial and operations report released on Wednesday by the NNPC. The corporation revealed... Read More

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How Dogara convinced doctors to suspend strike action

The intervention of the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has resulted in the shelving of the proposed indefinite strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD). The much publicised strike action, which was scheduled to commence Thursday, has now been suspended for one week. The association on Wednesday held a meeting... Read More

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Stephen Keshi with 2013 nations cup trophy

How Stephen Keshi spent his final moments

The family of late Stephen Keshi has narrated how the former Super Eagles coach died. The cause of his death is believed to be cardiac arrest but an autopsy is yet to be carried out on his remains. Keshi, who was 54, was said to have given up the ghost at 11.45am after complaining about... Read More

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Osun: Christian pupils to wear choir robes if Muslims wear hijabs

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, vowed to issue a directive to Christian schools in Osun state, instructing the pupils to wear choir robes, if the government goes ahead to implement a court ruling on hijab wearing. This was contained in a communique issued by CAN Osun state chairman, Revd. Elisha Ogundiya. The group noted... Read More

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Tinubu’s relationship with Buhari threatened by ‘some people’

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, said there was no rift between him and the President. According to a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunday Dare, the APC leader denied that he made disparaging comments about the policies and performance of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said that the rumour... Read More

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Christian man stabbed ‘several times’ for not observing Muslim fast

Another religious attack broke out in Kakuri, Kaduna on Wednesday when six youths believed to be Muslims stabbed a man for eating at a restaurant during Ramadan fasting. The man, Francis Emmanuel apparently was not partaking in the ongoing Muslim fast as his religion of choice is Christianity but this did not augur well with... Read More

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Nigerian youths would soon be able to run for President, others

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to reduce the age limit of those interested in vying for the Presidency and other political offices. The bill, which scaled through second reading, is expected to slash the age limit of contesting for the aforementioned offices, to 30. Apart from reducing Presidential, governorship and senatorial... Read More

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EFCC will bargain with Metuh, former Chief of Air Staff… on these conditions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is ready to accept plea bargain in the corruption cases against a former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, and a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal, Mohammed Umar (retd.). Metuh is being prosecuted by the EFCC for allegedly receiving N400m from the Office of the... Read More

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New militant group emerges, will destroy pipelines, unless…

The Federal Government cannot breathe a sigh of relief yet despite the decision to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers in a bid to stop the bombing of oil pipelines. Another militant group from the region has reared its head with quite lofty demands. The new group, on Wednesday called on the government to allow... Read More

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FOSLA Academy emerge Abuja champions of Copa Coca-Cola grassroots

FOSLA Academy has won the Abuja faction of the COPA Coca-Cola grassroots finale after defeating Junior Secondary School, Zuba by 5-4 in a thrilling final game played at Government Secondary School, Tundunwada. Their victory means FOSLA’s will be representing Abuja in the remainder of the COPA Coca-Cola competition. The final match which had all the... Read More

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Opinion: The importance of the Sexual Harassment ‎Bill

By Cynthia Ferdinand. The history of sexual harassment dates back to the pre-colonial era when women were accorded little or no rights whatsoever – they were often married out against their wish, sacrificed as virgins or married to deities where they became ready sexual preys to the chief priests or custodians of such deities. While... Read More

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FG to launch Nigeria’s ‘first national school feeding programme’

The Nigerian government, on Tuesday, announced the proposed launch of the first national home grown school feeding programme. This information was disseminated in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) to the Vice President, Laolu Akande. Read statement below: “Nigeria’s first national Home Grown School Feeding programme which would affect about 5.5m... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Jonathan’s cousin granted N500 million bail An Abuja High Court has granted bail to the cousin of Jonathan, Robert Azibaola, and his wife. 2) Makoko floating school collapses The popularly Makoko floating school has collapsed after it was hit by heavy rainstorm. 3)... Read More

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FG wants secret trial of Dasuki because he’s ‘a crown Prince of Sokoto Caliphate’

Despite the February 2015 ruling of the Federal High Court against the protection (masking) of witnesses in the trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, the Federal Government has again applied for the protection of witnesses scheduled to testify against the defendant. Dasuki is facing criminal charges of unlawful possession of firearm, arms and money... Read More

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This faceless group is making some serious allegations against Tompolo

Even as the Federal Government of Nigeria has made its intentions to dialogue with the rampaging faceless militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), a new faceless group has come out to warn the government against such actions. The government’s agreement to dialogue is in a bid to stop the rampant destruction of strategic pipelines and... Read More

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I was only joking about detaining journalists – CCT Chairman

The Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Wednesday, said that he was only joking when he called for the return of decree 2. The CCT boss said this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Tribunal, Ibrahim Alhassan. The statement called on the public to regard the... Read More

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Senate to Ngige: Come and explain your threat to banks

Comments made by the Minister of Employment and Labour, Chris Ngige might have landed him in trouble with the upper legislative chambers of the National Assembly. The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions made known to the National Assembly its intention to have the Minister come before it to explain the nature... Read More

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4 months after being sworn-in, Kogi governor holds first SEC meeting (PHOTOS)

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state appears to have overcome the bickering and disagreements that has trailed him like a plague since his inauguration of January 27, 2015. Bello has been faced with different problems ranging from the crisis which rocked the state House of Assembly shortly after his inauguration to the challenge to his candidacy/victory by James Faleke... Read More

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Reno Omokri sees foolishness in FG’s threat to commercial banks

The Federal Government has threatened to punish commercial banks who disobeyed the order to stop the massive sack of staff – by withdrawing their operating license or imposing other sanctions. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige made this threat on Tuesday, while speaking to Nigerian journalists at the ongoing 105th session of the International... Read More

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BREAKING: ECOWAS court fines Nigeria $3.3 million for Apo killings

An Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court, on Tuesday, ordered Nigeria to pay a fine of $3.3 million for the extra-judicial killing of eight persons in the Apo District of Abuja. The court mandated Nigeria to pay a sum of $200, 000 each to the family members of the persons killed while $150,... Read More

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3 major moments of Stephen Keshi’s career

Stephen Keshi, former Nigeria captain and coach has died at the age of 54. His charisma, influence and contributions to football in Nigeria and in Africa can’t be understated. Keshi captained the Nigerian team to win its second ever Nations Cup trophy in 1994, qualified little-known-footballing team Togo for the 2006 World Cup, and also won... Read More

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‘Is Buhari mentally and physically ready to provide leadership?’

Former ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, questioned the mental and physical capability of President Muhammadu Buhari to rule Nigeria. The crisis ridden party made this known in a message posted on its facebook wall. The PDP has for the last few months be largely unstable and has been marked by several... Read More

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