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Fayose says he will employ ‘illiterates’ in his government

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has said he’ll include illiterate people in his government because he believes there are intelligent people among them. He disclosed this on his Twitter handle. See the embedded tweets below; I will appoint illiterates as part of my govt because not being literate does not make anyone less intelligent... Read More

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Vice President Osinbajo visits Kaduna state (PHOTOS)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday arrived Kaduna state for the Senior Course 37 Graduation at Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji in the state. Osinbajo had on Wednesday gone to Maiduguri to visit the IDPs camps in Borno. He is supposed to round up his tour today with his visit to Kaduna state.

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Rivers CP Ezike orders withdrawal of policemen assigned to politicians

The newly deployed commissioners of police have begun working to establish a better police force. The Rivers State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of policemen assigned to certain politicians. Ezike on Thursday specifically warned policemen assigned to politicians without any authorization from the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to shun such... Read More

Chris Ezike, police, politicians, Rivers State

PDP ‘in crisis’ as they move to choose their NASS leaders

The zoning of ministerial seats to lawmakers in the National Assembly (NASS) which caused crisis in NASS and the All Progressive Congress (APC) seems to be extending to the People Democratic Party (PDP). There are indications that a crisis is also brewing in PDP over the choice of who should occupy some positions in NASS... Read More

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Boko Haram reportedly killed 11 of its members today

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has reportedly killed 11 of its members in Miringa village in Biu LGA of Borno state. The insurgents’ leader were said to have killed the members because they fled from one its camps near the area. According to Sahara Reporters, not less than 20 fighters pursued the fleeing members and caught up with... Read More

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Acting INEC chair Zakari promises to build on Jega’s achievements

The acting chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Amina Zakari, has pledged to build on the successes recorded by her predecessor, Attahiru Jega. Premium Times reports that in the Thursday edition of INEC’s daily newsletter, she accepted her appointment with humility and dedication to serve. “I believe it is just a continuation of... Read More

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“Obiano lied” | Peter Obi denies knowledge of Boko Haram prisoners transfer

Anambra state governor Willie Obiano said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Reacting to the claim, former governor of the state Peter Obi has expressed shock. Vanguard reports that while describing the claim as... Read More

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Group warns APC against removing Ike Ekweremadu

A group, Democracy in Action, has warned APC against removing Ekweremadu. According to Punch, the group, in a statement by its Chairman, Donald Abraham, insisted that Ekweremadu’s election followed due process and vowed to resist any attempt by anybody or group to unseat him. “What the APC wants to do now is tantamount to changing the... Read More

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They have not been forgotten || What U.S Government said about Chibok girls

The government of the United States of America (USA) reiterated the fact that it has not forgotten the abducted Chibok School girls. The government restated its commitment to assist in rescuing them from Boko Haram terrorists, during a joint online press conference on Wednesday, anchored by the Commander United States Africa Command (USAAFRICOM) General David Rodriguez... Read More

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Boko Haram prisoners’ relocation to Anambra was decided during Jonathan’s regime – Gov. Obiano

Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano, on Thursday, said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The governor spoke through his Senior Special adviser on Political Matters, Chinedu Obidigwe, stating that the decision was... Read More

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“It is very, very unfair” | Ndigbo protest relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra

The Igbo community has started protesting the Federal Government’s alleged transfer of 49 Boko Haram inmates from the North East prisons to Aguata Prison in Ekwuluobia, Anambra State. Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Elder Chris Eluemuno, on Thursday, demanded the immediate relocation of the inmates in the interest of peace and tranquility in the country. He said:... Read More

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Parents murdered and butchered in front of their kids in Katsina

An Igbo business man, Chijoke Ngwu Ogbodo, a native of Nkanu LGA, Enugu State was allegedly murdered in a mannerless way along with his wife in Katsina by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herds men. The couple were killed in the presence of their children on June 29, 2015, by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. It... Read More

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Benue ex-Governor allegedly arrested in UK for beating up his wife

Former Benue state governor, Gabriel Suswan has been reportedly arrested by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom for allegedly battering his wife. He was immediately booked him into its London detention centre, where he was to remain in detention. The resident judge at the time however set a £5,000 (N1.5 m) bail bound for... Read More

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“They spared nobody” | Boko Haram massacred hundreds in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have murdered 48 Muslim worshippers in Kukawa village, in Borno. The mass-killing took place on Wednesday, July 2, shortly after 100 people in the same region suffered a similar attack. A local lawmaker Mohammed Tahir, who confirmed the attack, said: “The Boko Haram gunmen killed 48 men and injured 11 others in... Read More

IGP Arase deploys new Police Commissioners in Lagos, Rivers and Ogun states

The inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase is really committed to making the Police Force better. Arase wants to inject fresh ideas in the security architecture in Lagos, Rivers and Ogun States, as well as some other Force Headquarters Formations on Thursday deployed new commissioners to Lagos, Rivers, Ogun state and Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by... Read More

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Miracle tsunami survivor fulfills football dream

Boxing Day 2003, a giant tsunami hit the northern Indonesian region of Banda Aceh. The tsunami killed about 230,000 people across 14 countries, but not one brave little boy called Martunis. Martunis had lost his mother and siblings to the tsunami, but for 19 days the young boy found a way to survive until he... Read More

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This poor donkey was recently arrested in Kano

So a lot of people are asking funny question such as how do you arrest or throw a donkey into a van for causing traffic? Are they trying to return it to the zoo? But no one is looking at the real big picture or asking the real question- are they shoving into the van because... Read More

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President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS

You called him “Baba Go Slow“, now the appointments are coming with the swiftness. In a release signed by Haruna R. Imrana, the Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Lawal Musa Daura has be appointed as the new DG of the Department of State Security Service (DSS). President Muhamadu... Read More

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Lai Mohammed reiterates Buhari’s commitment to solving Nigeria’s problems

There are murmurs that President Muhammadu Buhari has not started doing anything for the country.The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lai Mohammed, on Thursday said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has the blueprints to tackle Nigeria’s developmental challenges. He said Nigeria has enormous and critical challenges in many sectors especially in areas... Read More

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Looks like the fuel scarcity is back

Fuel queues have returned at filling stations across the country. Some filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have hiked the pump price while a few others have locked their premises. The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Petroleum, Austin Avuru, had recently said that the respite... Read More

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Vice President Osinbajo visits IDP camps in Adamawa state (Photos)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Adamawa state on Thursday to visit some of the internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the state. Osinbajo was warmly welcomed in Yola the state capital by the governor, Jibrilla Bindow and other state officials.

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#BabaGoSlow is trending on Twitter | These are the top 10 reactions

We blame Bloomberg for the avalanche of shades thrown and swipes taken at President Buhari, today, July 1. The business news platform wrote an article titled; Buhari Goes From Nigeria’s Change Champion to ‘Baba Go Slow’. Ever since the article which was published yesterday, went viral, Nigerians have waded into the matter and #BabaGoSlow has... Read More

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Tragic: Corpse reportedly found in canal at Lekki Phase I

A Twitter user named Akin Ajose-Adeogun tweeted this morning that a dead body was inside a canal at Ikate roundabout Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Dead body inside canal at ikate roundabout Lekki Phase 1. @trafficbutter @naijareview @YNaija @bellanaija pic.twitter.com/YleB2bbGun — Akin Ajose-Adeogun (@Dieux_oint) July 2, 2015

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Tambuwal: No more indiscriminate recruitment of foreign doctors

by Imam Imam Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has warned foreign doctors working in the state to regularise their registration with the appropriate Nigerian supervisory agencies or risk losing their jobs. This, the Governor said, becomes necessary so as to streamline the activities of all the foreign doctors and ensure they are qualified... Read More

Nasir El-Rufai declares his assets (UPDATED)

For a minute we didn’t believe the trending news that Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai allegedly declared his asset as N90 billion and 40 mansions. Governor Nasir ElRufai of Kaduna State is always a pacesetter. He has declared his assets and he is reportedly worth N90 billion. His assets declaration came as a big shock to... Read More

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Lawyer Agbazuere says APC harassing NASS might lead to Buhari’s impeachment

Abia State based lawyer and human rights activist, Anthony Agbazuere, has warned the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to let the National Assembly leadership move on. Vanguard reports that Agbazuere also said the crisis may threaten President Mohammadu Buhari’s and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s positions. “Any attempt by the APC to plot the impeachment of Saraki and... Read More

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Ben Murray-Bruce drives his electric car at the NASS premises

Ben Murray-Bruce unveiled his electric car at the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards recently and he drove it at the NASS premises yesterday. The car, according to him, doesn’t need fuel, just sunlight and can also travel for 8 hours once fully charged with solar power. Just spotted @benmurraybruce driving himself out of NASS. That electric car... Read More

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Tragedy: 6 students drown, 8 missing as boat capsizes

Tragedy struck in Lagos on Wednesday, July 1, when a boat carrying 14 students capsized. According to National Emergency Management Agency, corpses of the six victims have been brought out from the river, while the rest are still being searched for. The agency said the ill-fated boat was travelling from Ojo to Irewe when the tragedy occurred at... Read More

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“Boring Metuh has nothing new to say” | Presidency replies PDP over INEC Chairman

The Presidency has reacted to the allegation of the Peoples Democratic Party, that it has a personal relationship with the newly appointed Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. PDP spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, had claimed that Zakari is closely affiliated with the Presidency, adding that former Chairman, Attahiru Jega, was overruled in her appointment.... Read More

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