These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As the convention for PDP draws close, some of the members have claimed that ‘elements’ in Buhari’s government intend to disrupt the program. President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. He said, “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I... Read More

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December 7, 2017

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Police confirms threat to bomb FCT, 6 other states

The Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the threat to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and six other states in the country. Background: The United States and United Kingdom missions in Nigeria had warned of possible attacks in the FCT, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Yobe on soft targets by Boko Haram insurgents. Following... Read More

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October 5, 2013

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Panic at the PDP National Secretariat over alleged bomb threat

by Adeola Balogun All hell broke loose at the National secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) yesterday following fears that a bomb had been planted within the office premises. News of the bomb was allegedly received by a director who conveyed the news covertly to other senior staff but along the grapevine, it... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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False alarm: Woman calls police to prevent husband from travelling to Nigeria (PICTURED)

Eunice Ukaegbu A woman called in a bomb threat in order to prevent her husband from flying alone to Nigeria, according to police reports. The woman sent New Jersey police rushing to Newark Airport after falsely accusing her husband of plotting to blow up a plane, authorities said. Eunice Ukaegbu, 50, called police about her... Read More

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