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Niger Delta militants
June 19, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers give ‘last warning’ to Oshiomhole, Ayiri Emami, others

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has once again warned political opportunists and chieftains of the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the guise of defunct militant group, Movement forthe Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) to desist from using the struggle of the Niger Delta as a front to make money from the Federal Government. This is... Read More
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Buhari returns home
June 19, 2016

Just In: Buhari returns to Nigeria after 13 days in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, June 19, returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. The President travelled out of Nigeria on June 6 partly to see an E.N.T (Ear Nose Throat) specialist for a niggling ear problem and also to have his vacation. Although the presidency initially announced that Buhari would... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘Nigerians will stop you from granting life pension, immunity to yourselves’ – SERAP warns Senate

Human rights group, Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday, carpeted the Nigeria Senate for proposing immunity and life pension for presiding officers of the National Assembly. SERAP made its position known in a statement issued by executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni. The group noted that the immunity and life pension call by the sen... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Report: Buhari may sue prosecuting lawyer in WAEC certificate case

President Muhammadu Buhari might pursue legal action against lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha, who filed a suit challenging the President’s qualification for the highest public office in the land. According to the Spokesperson for the Presidency, Garba Shehu, Nwokocha declared the President guilty in an interview he granted to a news outlet. Shehu, Vanguard reports, said the... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘NDA is fighting for the freedom of the people of Biafra’ – IPOB

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers are fighting to the actualization of the Biafra state, says the Indigeneous People oF Biafra (IPOB) IPOB said on Sunday, that the Niger Delta Avengers are neither interested in resource control nor a restoration of the amnesty programme. In a statement signed by its spokespersons, Emma Mmezu and Dr. Chukwuemeka Iroanya, IPOB said, “The Indigenous People... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Boko Haram’s book of ‘spiritual indoctrination’ discovered in Borno

A “spiritual book” purportedly used by Boko Haram to indoctrinate new members has been discovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno, Ibrahim Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. The book, which was written in Arabic, was said to have... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘I told Tinubu that Buhari would fail’ | 7 things to note from Cardinal Okogie’s interview

Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, a retired Catholic Archbishop of Lagos is a man famous for his stand for the truth, even in the face oppression. Okogie celebrated his 80th birthday on Thursday, June 16 as well as his 50th year of ordination as a priest. In commemoration of his double celebration, he spoke on several... Read More
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June 19, 2016

We’ll complete all ongoing, abandoned projects in 3 years – Fashola

All ongoing and abandoned projects in the country will be completed within 3 years, by the Federal Government, says Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola. Speaking on Saturday after inspecting work at the Loko-Oweto Bridge which connects Loko and Oweto communities in Nasarawa State and Benue – Fashola said the completion of government... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Psquare inspired ‘Pray For Me’ | 4 things Darey Art-Alade revealed in new interview

Soul singer, Darey Art Alade, , in a recent interview, spoke on a lot of personal issues such as his marriage, female fans and the inspiration for his latest hit single. Here are 4 things we learned from the interview granted to Vanguard. 1. P-square is the inspiration for ‘Pray For Me’:  “The inspiration for Pray For Me actually came from... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Man slaps wife to death, reports self to police

36-year-old Onyekachi Anele has been arrested for slapping his wife to death after the two engaged in a quarrel in Imo state. The father of three – a 4-year-old daughter, 1-year-old son and a stepson – had just returned from night vigil when all hell broke loose in his family. According to reports, Anele’s wife, 32-year-old Chikodi,... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Seun Onigbinde: New FX rule and a year of ‘Yes men’

By Seun Onigbinde In Marianne M Jennings’ book – The Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse, she stated stern warnings that CEOs must watch out for to avoid landing in a pit. It applies to leaders in government too. A culture of fear and silence and young guns larger than life around CEOs (read leaders) are critical points that trouble great entities. Officials... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Messi set to become Argentina’s all-time highest goalscorer (WATCH)

Lionel Messi has come a goal closer to become Argentina’s all-time No.1 marksman after reaching Gabriel Batistuta‘s goal-scoring record in Argentina’s 4-1 win over Venezuela in the Copa America Centenario. Messi scored one in his side’s victory to equal the legend’s 54-goal record. He is now the top goalscorer in the Copa America with his fourth... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘We haven’t seen any court papers’ | Saraki, Ekweremadu react to forgery suit

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are yet to be served with the court process on the suit initiated against them by the Federal Government over the alleged forgery of the order used for their inauguration as presiding officers of the 8th Senate. The aides to the two principal officers of... Read More
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June 19, 2016

All the beautiful moments from Super Eagles player, Onazi Ogenyi’s wedding

Super Eagles international, Onazi Ogenyi married his beau, Sandra Ogunsuyi on Saturday June 18. The wedding which was planned by 2706 Events, saw the groom looking sharp and dapper in a white and black 3-piece suit and his bride in her custom-made white gown. The wedding witnessed an influx of football stars who came out to celebrate with their colleague who... Read More
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June 19, 2016

EFCC ‘seizes N2bn mansion’ from ex-Customs boss, Dikko

A N2 billion mansion allegedly owned by a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to Punch Newspapers, the property located at 1 Audu Ogbeh Street, Jabi, Abuja, had inscriptions made by the anti-graft agency on the fence. The inscription read... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Elegushi beach closed down over death of Unilag students

The Elegushi Royal Family has announced the temporary closure of the Elegushi Beach following the tragic death of two postgraduate students of the University of Lagos at Elegushi Beach on June 5. Speaking to the press at the Elegushi Palace, Lekki, on Saturday, the Asiwaju of Ikateland, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi, who stood in as representative... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Mo Abudu is the only African among Business Insiders’ top 100 visionaries

Chairman/CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mosunmola Mo Abudu has made the list of The Business Insider’s Top 100 creators and business visionaries creating value for the world. The media personality is 56th on the list  – rubbing shoulders with likes of Mark Zuckerberg CEO of Facebook, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, and many others. Being the... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Reuben Abati: America and the randy Nigerian lawmakers

There has been no shortage of controversy and hair-raising incidents from the 8th National Assembly of Nigeria, but nothing breaks the heart more than the name-them-shame-them letter that has been sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives by the US Ambassador in which he accused three Nigerian lawmakers of sexual misconduct during an... Read More
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June 19, 2016

‘I insist that Obasanjo’s administration should be probed’ – APC Senator

Senator Joseph Waku, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the administration of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Waku also urged the Federal Government to adopt a ranching system instead of creating grazing routes for herdsmen. On the issue of herdsmen, Waku said, “It is better for... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Senators push for immunity, life pension for Dogara, Saraki, others

Presiding officers of both chambers in the National Assembly should enjoy immunity and life pension, some Senators have demanded. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the lawmakers stated this at the two day retreat on Constitution Review organised by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review in Lagos The retreat was entitled ‘Towards... Read More
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June 19, 2016

Just In: Godwin Obaseki wins Edo state APC guber primary

Godwin Obaseki has been declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress for the 2016 Edo state governorship election after he polled 1618 votes out of the 2,873 delegates that attended the party’s primary in Benin, Edo stae, on Saturday. Obaseki was declared winner of the primary election by the primary election committee headed by... Read More
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