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6 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Plateau village
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed at least six people in Taagbe, a village in Bassa local government area, Plateau. A witness, Sunday Yari said among those killed were…
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Game of Thrones actress, Sophie Turner set to marry Joe Jonas
The British actress, Sophie Turner and U.S. singer, Joe Jonas are set to marry. The pair, who have been together since 2016, both shared the news on Instagram with the…
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President Buhari might just make someone’s dreams come true today
Let's start from the beginning. A letter was written. It reads: Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, My name is Aysha Aliyu Gebi. I am from Bauchi State. I am your biggest…
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“We have been having successive accidental leaders since 1999” – Na’Abba
A former Speaker, House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba says all the Presidents since Nigerian went back to democratic rule in 1999, have been accidental. He is, therefore, referring to former…
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EPL Roundup: Everton forces Brighton & Hove Albion to a draw | Newcastle United ended their awful run
Here's a roundup of all English Premier League matches today. Everton forces Brighton & Hove Albion to a draw Brighton looked set to secure their third successive home league win…
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Alaafin of Oyo declares Gani Adams 16th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland
Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on Sunday declared Gani Adams, National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), as the 16th Are Ona Kakanfo…
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For Buhari to deliver his promises, Nigerians need to tolerate more debts – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said Nigerians will have to tolerate more borrowings by President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver his promises. Background: President Buhari had written to the Senate…
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BREAKING: George Weah, Boakai to contest in Presidential runoff
Liberia’s electoral commission on Sunday announced that former footballer George Weah and incumbent Vice-President Joseph Boakai will face each other in a runoff vote for the presidency in November. Background: Official reports…
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The Thread: “Dear Rochas Okorocha, you’re mad for this statue of Jacob Zuma”
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has just erected a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Nigerians are not cool with it. That's not all. The governor also…
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NNPC did not award contracts worth $25bn – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) awarded contracts worth $25bn or that the same amount is missing. What happened: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written…
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Nigeria begins bid for re-election into UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria has launched a bid for re-election into the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2018-2020 term. The election is scheduled for Monday at the UN headquarters, New York.…
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How police carted away Evans’ cash, phones, other valuables – Lawyer
Olukoya Ogungbeje, counsel to alleged kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans has called for the probe of policemen handling the case of his client in a petition to the Police Service…
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Aso Rock clinic did not receive capital allocation in 2017 – Perm Sec
Permanent Secretary of the State House, Jalal Arabi has said the Aso Rock clinic did not receive any capital allocation in 2017. Background: Zahra Indimi, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Ekiti election: Fayose says God will determine deputy gov candidate
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said God will guide him to choose who will be the deputy governorship candidate of the party in next year’s election. He said this…
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Just In: Abducted Edo zoo manager released
Abducted Director of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, Mr. Andrew Ehanire, has regained his freedom. What happened: Ehanire was kidnapped at the zoo. In the attack, three…
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Opinion: This is the real Satan
by Odia Iyoha I beg to point out that this is not a religious piece, neither was it written to debase any religious group. It was written from a…
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Kachikwu is a minister without portfolio – David-West
Former minister of Petroleum, Tam David-West had said Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu is a minister without portfolio. David-West said this in a recent interview with Punch. He…
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After drugs ban, Maria Sharapova wins first title
Maria Sharapova has won her first WTA title after her drugs ban. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 (10-8) at the Tianjin Open to win the title. The Russian made…
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Opinion: The truth about Egypt your Sunday school teacher left out
by Kehinde Oluwatosin My earliest encounter with the nation Egypt was not in the subject geography, not on the pages of the atlas, not even through Al-haly of Egypt(African's most…
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Film Review: Catch.er is raining men, and clues
by Wilfred Okiche In CaTCH.eR, the latest crime thriller by Walter ‘Waltbanger’ Taylaur, the director returns to the seedy underworld that made his 2015 feature-length debut, Gbomo Gbomo Express,…
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Someone said Wizkid is responsible for Tagbo’s death | 5 most cringeworthy news stories from last week
(ˈkrɪndʒwəːði) We bring you a roundup of some of the most popular yet totally cringeworthy stories that made the rounds this week – all the things your regular newsmakers said…
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Simon Kolawole: Teach me to fish, please
by Simon Kolawole Two weeks ago, or a little more than that, I was at the midweek service in my church when the testimony of a member was read…
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[The Legislative Blog]: You won’t believe who Dino Melaye is hanging out with in Russia
It's almost hard to believe but embattled senator, Dino Melaye was in the company of Russian president, Vladimir Putin yesterday. "Haters beware! I know powerful men" should have been Melaye's…
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N30,000 minimum wage offer not good enough | Labour tells Reps
The organised labour has rejected a plan by the House of Representatives seeking the upward review of the minimum wage for Nigerian workers to N30,000. President of the Trade Union Congress,…
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Stop assault on Abia indigenes | Ikpeazu warns army
Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has warned the Nigerian army against assaulting indigenes of the state. Background: Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had clashed with soldiers during…
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Army launches Operation Crocodile Smile in Lagos
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai on Friday launched Operation Crocodile Smile, a military exercise, at Takwa Bay Island in Lagos state. Background: The army had launched Operation Python Dance in…
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Gunmen attack former IG Coomassie’s house, kill policeman
A mobile policeman was shot dead, while another sustained injuries during an attack on the residence of former Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Coomassie in Katsina state. NAN reports that the…
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My suspension brought more gains than losses – Ndume
Suspended senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume has said this is the first time he won't be receiving salaries or allowances in six months, since he left the university. What…
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NYSC gives date for passing out of 2016 Batch ‘B’ (Stream One) corps members
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has said its 2016 Batch B, (Stream One) Corps members will pass out on Thursday, November 2. The corps said on…
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Why we launched Operation Crocodile Smile – Army
The Nigerian Army Saturday, highlighted the reasons for the second phase of its Operation Crocodile Smile in Bayelsa, saying it was to increase the rhythm and mileage of its operation…
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