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2015: Jonathan gets set to pick nomination form
by Isi Esene There are indications that President Goodluck Jonathan will likely pick up his nomination form at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. Jonathan who,…
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What “structural adjustment” is @NOIweala proposing for our economy?
by Tunji Andrews Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has indicated that Nigeria's economy may need to make some structural adjustments in order to…
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He refused to give them bribe | LASTMA van crushes bus conductor in Lagos (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs smashed vehicle All hell was let loose on Monday when LASTMA officials allegedly beat up, and then pushed a conductor to death, at Cele bus stop along the Apapa-Oshodi…
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‘@APCNigeria will win 2015 elections,’ says Bashir Tofa
by Akan Ido Bashir Usman Tofa, former presidential aspirant under the National Republican Party in the 1993 elections has told the Hausa Service of the Voice of America that the…
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Wike challenges Amaechi to debate on corruption
by Isi Esene Nyesom Wike, former Chief of Staff to the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has accused him of being corrupt. Wike, who recently resigned from the Federal…
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Even our Representatives are complaining about the costs of forms – here is what they said
by Laila Ibrahim Some members of the House of Representatives have complained about the high cost of the forms for nomination for the 2015 general elections being sold by Nigeria's…
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Stella Oduah wins in court as bid for FOI on her cars fails
by Godwin Akanfe The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the Freedom of Information suit filed by the trustees of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA), which wanted to…
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Prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius’ trial verdict
by Chidi Okoye Prosecutors have indicated their intention to appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius. The Paralympian was last week, given a 5-year sentence for culpable homicide in the murder…
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#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal
by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men…
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German expartriate killed, another abducted by gunmen in Ogun
by James Sambo The news agency, Reuters, is reporting that gunmen have abducted a German expatriate worker, and killed another one in Ogun state. The incident occurred on Friday, when…
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Hungry thief faces time for misappropriating pot of soup
by Azubuike Azikiwe A 28- year-old man, Abiodun Ojedokun, has been sentenced to six days of community service for stealing a large pot of soup. The convict, was arraigned on…
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5 MAPOLY students nabbed for beating landlady
by Akan Ido Five students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State have been arraigned before the Magistrate's Court for assaulting their landlady and causing her bodily harm.…
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Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister
by Kolapo Olapoju Going by the comments of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the rice sector has attracted N256 billion worth of investments in the last three years. The Minister of Agriculture and…
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Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou
by Ubong Nduonofit On the back of Thursday's court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA…
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GEJ is back! President and Bishop Oyedepo returns from Israel pilgrimage
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the country in the wee hours of Monday, 27 October, after visiting Israel for a brief pilgrimage. The President, who departed for…
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Federal Government to introduce toll on Nigeria’s borders
by James Sambo The Federal Government is set to introduce toll payments at Nigeria’s borders with neighboring African countries. The new development was revealed on Friday, 24 October, by the…
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Nigerian cocaine smuggler left to die in Madrid airport over Ebola fears
by Chidi Okoye A Nigerian man was left to die at Madrid’s international airport over fears that he had the Ebola virus disease. The incident occured at about 5 pm on…
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“God delivered me” – @realFFK speaks on his drug abuse history
by Kolapo Olapoju A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has revealed that at some point in his life, specifically thirty years ago, he had a drug abuse problem,…
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Nigeria ranks 31 on list of world’s most corrupt nations – Transparency International
by Godwin Akanfe According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 released by Transparency International, Nigeria is the 31st most corrupt nation in the world. The index scores 177 countries and territories…
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Labour threatens strike over planned removal of minimum wage from exclusive list
by James Sambo Organised labour has threatened to embark on a strike action, if federal lawmakers carry on with the plan to remove the minimum wage from the exclusive legislative…
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Amaechi is a failed liar – Patience Jonathan responds to Rivers State Governor
by Azubuike Azikiwe The first lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan has reacted to the comments made by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that he fell out with her over…
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A confused Gbenga Daniel is having sleepless nights over my success – Governor Amosun
by Kolapo Olapoju On Tuesday, 21 October, while speaking in Abeokuta, during his official defection back to Peoples Democratic Party from Labour Party, Gbenga Daniel had accused Ogun state governor, Ibikunle…
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South Africa’s football captain shot dead
by Chidi Okoye South Africa's national football teams's captain and goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, has died after being shot at his girlfriend's house in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg. Meyiwa was declared…
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The border where anyone can get in, even if they have Ebola
by Adedayo Ademuwagun After the first Ebola case in the country was reported in July, people feared that the outbreak would overpower the healthcare system and result in a pandemic.…
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90,000 Catholics displaced in North-East Nigeria
by James Sambo The Catholic Church has disclosed that 14 of its parishes in the Northeast were sacked by the rampaging Boko Haram insurgents with over 90,000 of the Church’s…
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@PDPNigeria clears road for Mimiko, dissolves Ondo exco
by Godwin Akanfe The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Committee of the party. Speaking on Sunday,…
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@GovAyoFayose clarifies Ekiti ‘stomach infrastructure’ programme
by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti State government has explained its concept of 'Stomach Infrastructure' as conceived by the Ayo Fayose administration. This was made public by Lanre Ogunsuyi, the Special Assistant on…
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Tragic: 300 Level UNIBEN student killed by unknown gunmen
by Isi Esene Gbenedio Ejyroghene, a 300 Level student of the University of Benin was on Friday killed by unknown gunmen at the Ugbowo Campus of the institution. The…
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No sex: Wife quits marriage after being sex-starved for 9 years
by Azubuike Azikiwe The 18-year-old marriage of Olive Omoletu and Toyin Omoletu has been dissolved by a Customary Court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos. The 38-year-old wife, Toyin, who is a ‘nurse’ at…
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How Bash Ali tried to extort $1 million from us – NEXIM Bank
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has reacted to allegations made against it by veteran boxer, Bash Ali accusing it of frustrating his efforts to undertake a record breaking…
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
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