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‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu; Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

'Disregard rumors, I am very strong' - Tinubu Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday Otedola confirms acquisition of 5.52% stake in Transcorp Buhari to attend Gulf…

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Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading; Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu Military condemns interim government, says it’s unconstitutional Faction invades LP…

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3 young Nigerians reveal shocking takes on climate change

If you hear the names Vanessa Nakate or Greta Thunberg, does it ring a bell? If yes, congratulations you are an environmentally conscious Nigerian. If your answer is no, don’t…

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#YNaijaEssays: Ignored by the government and abandoned by its famous sons, chaos is brewing in Nigeria’s Middle Belt

The North’s Hidden Belt In contradiction with its famous slogan, ‘Food Basket of the Nation’, Benue’s lands have been haemorrhaging blood for the better part of Governor Samuel Ortom’s administration.…

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IGP meets Osinbajo over IPOB crisis

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the ongoing crisis in Abia State. Idris spoke with State House Correspondents after the meeting which lasted…

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Facebook launches dedicated tab for Safety Check feature

Facebook announced on Monday that it is making Safety Check easier to find on its platform. Facebook’s goal to build a safe and supportive community just got a boost as…

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#SouthernKaduna: How well is el-Rufai handling the crisis?

by Tosin Adesina The recurrent crisis in the Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna reared his ugly head again on the 19th of July 2017, and by the time the dust…

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#SouthernKaduna: Its time to take a second look at multicultural cohabitation

by Tosin Adesina In the wake of the recurrent crisis in Southern Kaduna, there is an urgent need to zoom into the multicultural cohabitation system being practised in Nigeria. A…

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Senate promises to end LAUTECH crisis

The senate has vowed to end the crisis which has led to the closure of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Speaking while receiving a delegation led by the president of…

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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting…

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PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others

The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, on Tuesday, agreed to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee for members who pushed the party into crisis, Punch…

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Nigerians still believe in PDP – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigerians still want the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to lead the country. Jonathan said this at the expanded National Caucus of the party…

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Sheriff and his followers must be sanctioned | Group tells PDP leaders

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is under pressure to impose sanctions on the former National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his followers, Punch reports.…

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Stay or Go: What now for Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the PDP Chairmanship tussle in favour of Ahmed Makarfi, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, it appears, is out in the cold.…

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Arrest of Arewa youth will lead to crisis – Junaid Mohammed

A Second Republic lawmaker and Northern elder, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said the arrest of Arewa youths over the quit notice issued to Igbos will lead to crisis. In a…

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Declare state of emergency in Kogi | Dino Melaye urges senate

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on Tuesday urged the Senate to declare a State of Emergency in Kogi State. According him, the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello had…

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We ‘ll come out of crisis to win 2019 election – PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would come out of its crisis and take over governance again. National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prof.…

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Magistrate’s absence stalls Audu Maikori’s court case

by Azeez Adeniyi The ongoing case involving Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori did not hold on Thursday due to the absence of the magistrate. Maikori has been charged for allegedly…

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Southern Kaduna: We will continue to meet parties involved to solve crisis – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said the Federal Government will do all it can to resolve the crisis in Southern Kaduna. Osinbajo, who visited the area…

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No fresh communal clash in Ile-Ife – Osun govt

The Osun State government has debunked reports of fresh communal clash in Ile-Ife. There had been reports that 9 people were injured in a skirmish that broke out in the…

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Buhari directs Osinbajo to head delegation on Niger Delta crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to lead the special presidential delegation aimed at resolving the crisis in the Niger Delta region. This was revealed by the Special Adviser to…

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Two Fulani herdsmen killed in Southern Kaduna

by Azeez Adeniyi Two Fulani herdsmen were on Saturday killed in Southern Kaduna area, Premium Times reports. The victims were reportedly shot while herding cattle in Anguwan Yashi village in…

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Why Nigeria has continued to face crisis – Bishop Kukah

by Azeez Adeniyi Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Matthew Kukah has said Nigeria continues to face crisis because no one has been able to ascertain what is wrong with Nigeria.…

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#SouthernKaduna: “Stop the bloodshed…” | Osinbajo tells groups

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo has told all groups involved in the crisis in Southern Kaduna to stop the bloodshed and embrace peace. Osinbajo stated this while speaking…

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Why Southern Kaduna crisis persists – CAN

by Dolapo Adelana The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the failure of security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings in Southern Kaduna was the…

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PDP crisis: Sheriff to meet Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his national working committee are planning to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…

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Southern Kaduna crisis exaggerated – Commissioner

by Dolapo Adelana The Police Commissioner in Kaduna, Mr Agyole Abeh has said the crisis in Southern Kaduna has been largely exaggerated and used as a propaganda by those benefitting from…

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PDP: Why I met Anenih – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff says he visited former chairman of the party's Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih…

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PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has pleaded with Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose to sheath his sword as he seeks to rebuild…

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Analysis: Apostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preaching

by Mark Amaza For the past 24 hours, a video has been spreading on social media showing Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, an Auchi-based church…

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