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CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000; Nigeria’s problem stems from country’s poor leadership – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000Nigeria's problem stems from country's poor leadership - Peter ObiPDP chieftain, driver die in auto crash in DeltaOsinbajo visits Tinubu in AbujaSaraki ties…

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36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine

It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days…

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The Big 5: NANS begs FG over ASUU strike; Saraki reacts to planned trial of CJN Onnoghen | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today NANS begs FG over ASUU strike The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the federal government to…

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[The Injustice Blog] How a Naval officer looted a tailor’s shop after failing to pay for his services

The level of indiscipline and arrogance of military men in Nigeria has been chronicled by a lot of individuals and international organisations. Times without number, there have been reports of…

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Nigerian Navy launches ‘Octopus Grip’ in Delta

The Nigerian Navy, Central Naval Command, has launched the Phase Two of it’s “Octopus Grip Exercise” to further combat criminalities in the maritime domain. Rear Admiral Bello Al-Hassan, Flag Officer…

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Nigerian Navy to begin operation “Octopus Grip” in Bayelsa, Delta

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, (CNC), Rear Adm. Bello Al-Hassan said the command would soon commence riverine and sea exercises, code-named “Octopusgrip’’ in Bayelsa and Delta. Al-Hassan, who…

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Suspected militants kidnap 4 British nationals in Delta

Suspected militants have kidnapped four British nationals, police and community leaders confirmed on Wednesday. The four had been providing “free medical care and religious activities” in the Burutu, Delta, said…

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Anyone who kills in the name of God will go to hell – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar III Friday, said that those killing in the name of God will surely go to hell. He said this while delivering the University…

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[The Injustice Blog] Urgent reforms for Nigerian prisons or continuous breeding of criminals?

On Monday, September 11, 2017, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Alliance for Good Governance and Democracy called the attention of the Federal Government to an imminent starvation of inmates in Nigeria prisons…

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A good councillor would have done much better than Uduaghan as governor – Pat Utomi

Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has said former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan left a sad legacy. Utomi said this in a statement while responding to an attack by…

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“I feel so shattered that they killed my son” – Florence Omagbemi

Super Falcons’ coach, Florence Omagbemi, has said that the death of her 15-year-old nephew was killed. Omagbemi said she adopted Samson after her sister died six months after his birth.  His…

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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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Davido and Ice Prince engage in dirty fight at an event

by Azeez Adeniyi Music stars, Ice Prince and Davido on Friday night engaged in a brawl at an event in Warri, Delta State. According to LIB, the face-off took place…

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First case of meningitis recorded in Delta

by Azeez Adeniyi The first case of rampaging Cerebrospinal Meningitis which has killed 438 persons has been recorded in Warri, Delta State. Doctors at the Central Hospital, Warri, disclosed this…

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#BBNaija: Efe has made us proud – Governor Okowa

by Dolapo Adelana Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has described Efe Ejeba, winner of the 2017 edition of Big Brother Naija reality show, as a “proud ambassador” of the state. In a statement issued…

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Why EFCC is after me – Delta senator

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Delta-North Senatorial District, Peter Nwaoboshi, Friday, alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is after him over his opposition to the confirmation of the agency's acting…

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How Delta paid N24m into Ofili-Ajumogobia’s account – Witness

Clement Okaranwolu, a former customer relations officer with Access Bank Plc on Friday said the Delta State Government paid into the current bank account of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia twice in…

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Decomposing body of abducted DPO allegedly found in Delta

The body of the Divisional Police Officer in charge of ‘C’ Division in the Asaba Area Command of Delta State, SP Valentine Mbalu, who was abducted early this month has…

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Ibori spotted with Delta governor, Okowa in public (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Former governor of Delta, James Onanefe Ibori was spotted in public for the first time with the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. Ibori, an ex-convict, was a special…

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Just In: Uduaghan, traditional rulers attend Ibori’s thanksgiving

Immediate past Governor of Delta, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is among dignitaries attending the thanksgiving service in honour of ex-Delta State Governor,  Chief James Onanefe Ibori. Ibori recently returned to Nigeria…

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I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori has said he would return to Nigeria very soon. Ibori was released from a UK prison in December after being convicted of fraud…

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Pipeline explosion in Delta caused by bush burning – Army

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday dismissed reports that an unknown militant group attacked a trunkline belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Ughelli, Delta State. The attack had reportedly…

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Osinbajo had no plan to visit Delta – Presidency

The Presidency has said reports that the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo will be visiting Delta State on Tuesday was false. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice…

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill five farmers in Delta

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed five farmers in two different attacks in Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred last week, following…

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How 74-year-old man raped 2 girls

A 74-year-old man, Godwin Agada, has been arrested by the Delta state Police Command for defiling a 12-year-old girl. Agada, a bicycle repairer forcefully penetrated the young girl after luring…

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Opinion: Reflection of Delta at 25 and governor Ifeanyi Okowa goofed in his moment of glory

By Fejiro Oliver The celebration of Delta at 25 may have come and gone but the memories will ever remain. The ugly memories which outclassed the event will never be…

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The YNaija Tracklist: What caused Zamfara killings | Sanusi has a stern warning to Buhari | Columbia to end 52-year old war | More

From the papers- a tracklist #Immigration2000: Comptroller General says disengaged officers must undergo screening- YNaija Nigeria lost N51.28billion to oil vandalism in 2015- YNaija Sanusi warns Buhari that his government…

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Simon Kolawole: Elections, petitions and distractions

Roughly 20 months after Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was nominated as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia state, a court case on his candidature is still…

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Suspected militants blow up Shell trunk line in Delta

Early Monday morning, suspected militants attacked a major crude oil exports trunk line close to Odimodi community in Delta State belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company. According to Vanguard,who confirmed the  a…

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Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule

The organising and administrating council of The Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge have announced a readjustment to the 2016 championship schedule. The maiden state-wide edition of The Spelling Bee Challenge for…

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