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Obi Decries Attacks on Adeboye; Elections are over, Sheathe your sword, Shettima tells PDP, LP | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Obi Decries Attacks on Adeboye Elections are over, Sheathe your sword, Shettima tells PDP, LP Ex-Power Minister, Sale Mamman, Arrested by EFCC for N22bn Fraud Obi Calls for Televised Proceedings…
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Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC; Protest Erupts as APC’s Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election to Thugs | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC INEC Promises to Take Strong Action Against Proven Election Irregularities Protest Erupts as APC's Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election…
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Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm Atiku wins in Sokoto Obi-Datti PCC condemns politically motivated attacks in Lagos Atiku…
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INEC reports the loss of 2,000 ballot boxes, 399 voting booths, and 24 generators
INEC, Nigeria's Independent Electoral Commission, has reiterated that it will recover from recent attacks on its infrastructure. This was announced on Tuesday by INEC chairman Professor Mahmoud at a retreat…
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Boko Haram attacks UN team in Borno, kills 4
Boko Haram terrorists have killed four persons and hijacked food trucks, after attacking a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in Ngala, Borno state. Spokeswoman Jane Howard confirmed that…
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Intelligence Fusion Centre in Maiduguri will stop Boko Haram attacks – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Intelligence Fusion Centre the Federal Government is setting up in Maiduguri will stop the attacks by Boko Haram. Buhari said this while reacting to…
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Air Force attacks Boko Haram buildings in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it has attacked buildings where Boko Haram insurgents were hibernating in Borno State. Director of the Public Relations and Information, Olatokunbo Adesanya disclosed this in a statement…
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Stop talks with PANDEF or we will resume attacks | Militants tell FG
The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers and a coalition of nine other militant groups on Monday threatened to resume attacks if the Federal Government does not stop discussions with the Pan…
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Military feeding Buhari with wrong information on Boko Haram – Rep
Member of the House of Representatives, Adamu Kamale on Monday said the military was giving wrong information to President Muhammadu Buhari, about the strength of Boko Haram insurgents. Kamale represents Michika/Madagali Federal…
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Republicans brace for a challenging September amidst Trump attacks
Congressional Republicans while looking forward to September resumption to Capitol Hill, are jeering up for another round of criticisms and twitter attacks from President Trump, casting fears over the President’s…
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70 lecturers did not resign over Boko Haram attacks – UNIMAID
The Management of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State has denied reports that 70 members of staff resigned due to the incessant attack on the institution by Boko Haram terrorists.…
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70 lecturers quit UNIMAID over Boko Haram attacks
About 70 lecturers of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) have resigned since Boko Haram began terrorising the North-East, Punch reports. Chairman, UNIMAID chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities,…
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Closed-door session: Is Jeff Sessions running on extra-time in Trump’s cabinet?
US President Donald Trump has seen four of his top officials leave his cabinet in a period of five months. Former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn resigned in February less…
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We won’t stop oil search despite Boko Haram attack – UNIMAID VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi has said the search for oil will continue, despite the recent Boko Haram attack. Njodi said this when a delegation of the Nigerian National…
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FG won’t shut down UNIMAID despite attacks by Boko Haram – Minister
Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu on Friday said the University of Maiduguri will not be shut despite the recent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. The minister said this during…
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NNPC suspends oil search in Chad Basin over Boko Haram attacks
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has suspended exploration of crude oil in the Lake Chad Basin in Borno State. According to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe…
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Police warn against attacks on campaign rallies in Anambra
The Police in Anambra state on Tuesday warned that anybody or group of persons planning to cause trouble in the November 18 governorship poll will be dealt with. Anambra State…
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DSS probes source of herdsmen’s weapons
The Department of State Services (DSS) has started probing the source of weapons used by herdsmen to attack their victims, Punch reports. A top security officer with the DSS told…
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Osinbajo sends team to investigate herdsmen attacks in Delta
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has sent a 7-man team to investigate activities of Fulani herdsmen in the State, Vanguard reports. This was after the member representing Ethiope East in the…
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Our bases are under threat of attacks – Air Force
Chief Of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar has said Air Force bases across the country are under threat of attacks. Abubakar said this at the opening of base defence planning retreat…
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Settle Blackface publicly to stop attacks, Zakky tells 2face
Singer Zakky Azzay has advised 2face Idibia to settle disgruntled former bandmate, Faze financially. Blackface had repeatedly alleged that the music icon stole some of his songs. He also accused…
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Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers
by Azeez Adeniyi Two soldiers were injured on Wednesday after a female suicide bomber attacked a military checkpoint in the Konduga area of Borno State, TheCable reports. A witness told…
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Benue killings: Police arrest 8 herdsmen
by Azeez Adeniyi The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight Fulani herdsmen over the murder of 15 residents in three communities in the Logo Local Government…
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‘Suspected herdsmen kill 4 in Benue communities’
by Azeez Adeniyi Suspected Fulani herdsmen have attacked two communities in Logo and Buruku local government areas of Benue State, where four persons were reportedly killed between Tuesday and Wednesday.…
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Stop herdsmen menace before it leads to war, CAN tells FG
by Azeez Adeniyi President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Reverend Olasupo Ayokunle, has urged the Federal Government to prosecute herdsmen arrested for killings in Kaduna and Benue states.…
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Just In: DSS foils Boko Haram attack on US, UK embassies
by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Security (DSS) said it has foiled a planned ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria.…
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FG summons Indian high commissioner over attack on Nigerian students
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has urged the Indian government to arrest and prosecute those responsible for attacks on Nigerian students in the country. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign…
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Xenophobia: Senate to send delegation to South Africa
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resolved that it will send a strong delegation to South Africa to speak with the country's parliament to put an end to…
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Rivers rerun: 25 INEC officials receive medical attention after attacks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said more than 25 of its staff members were receiving medical attention after the election in Rivers State. The commission said it…
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Xenophobia: Attack on Nigerians, immigrants cannot be resolved by diplomatic measures – FG
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said diplomatic measures cannot solve the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy