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US says Buhari has a lot to do to end Boko Haram
United States government has said President Muhammadu Buhari has a lot of work to do to end the ongoing Boko Haram attacks in the country. This was disclosed at a…
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Those who voted for Buhari and those who didn’t would not get the same treatment, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he won't treat people who didn't vote for equally with those who voted for me. He did say this during a question and answer…
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Fani-Kayode accuses US of helping Boko Haram grow
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States of helping in the growth and spread of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode says the refusal of the…
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Buhari says US ‘unintentionally aided Boko Haram’ with arms embargo
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the United States 'aided and abetted' the Boko Haram sect by refusing to provide weapons to Nigeria. A US law prevents the government from…
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President Buhari returns to Nigeria after US trip (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after his four-day official visit to the United States. Buhari departed the United States last night, through the Joint Base Andrews Airport in Washington. His…
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The moment when Buhari jokes about being called ‘Baba Go Slow’ (WATCH)
President Muhammadu Buhari, has for the first time, addressed the people who have labelled him 'Baba Go Slow'. While addressing Nigerian youths in Washington DC on Wednesday, Buhari joked about…
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Buhari says politicians involved in illegal oil deals will be prosecuted
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government is looking into evidences that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of some former ministers and other government officials believed to be…
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Buhari meets young Nigerians in Washington (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari met with some young Nigerians living in the United States on Tuesday. The meeting held at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC. It was moderated by Ebony…
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Photos from President Buhari’s meeting with John Kerry
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 21, held series of meetings in the United States. One of the key meetings held on the day was with the Secretary General of…
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Nigeria’s ambassador to US says US wants Nigeria to diversify economy
Nigeria’s Ambassador and Head of Mission in the United States of America, Ade Adefuye, said diversifying the economy is part of the changes the US authorities expect to see in…
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US deputy secretary says rescuing Chibok girls is their priority
With the continued attacks of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has said that rescuing the abducted schoolgirls of Government Secondary School,…
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US promises continuous support for fight against Boko Haram
The United States has condemned the recent string of suicide bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said in…
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“Gay marriage is satanic” | Nigerian Bishop has a message for the United States
The fact that the U.S government legalized same sex marriage across its federation will be in the news for a while and a lot of people are going to have…
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FIFA Vice-President busted for bribery and corruption
by Ranti Joseph Swiss authorities in Zurich have arrested several top FIFA officials in an early morning raid, which is connected to federal corruption charges soon to be filed in…
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Kashamu fights back, submits motion to hold AG Adoke, NDLEA chairman criminally contempt
by Ranti Joseph Senator-Elect, Buruji Kashamu won’t go down without a fight in his case of extradition as Federal High Court today ordered the NDLEA to vacate his premises but it…
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Governor Fashola visits US Senate (PHOTOS)
by Ranti Joseph Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola, who is currently in the US on Tuesday visited the US Senate building where he had meetings with some of the Senators.
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Nigerian witch doctor jailed in the US for providing ‘protection’ for drug peddlers
by Ranti Joseph One Christopher Omigie, a Nigerian who the US federal prosecutors say portrayed himself as a witch doctor has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for collecting…
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Must Reads: Drone strikes on Al Qaeda takes toll on leadership, Why people like Obamacare + more
Drone Strikes on Al Qaeda Said to Take Toll on Leadership. New York Times Obamacare creates choice. That’s why people like it. Vox Want to shoot machine guns with the Navy…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Ondo Assembly serves impeachment notice on Dep. Gov’nor, Joe Biden hails GEJ’s leadership example, Ambode inaugurates transition committee, and more
Ondo State House of Assembly today served impeachment notice on the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi for alleged gross misconduct. Some of the nine allegations levelled against him included…
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U.S congratulates Nigeria on Saturday’s elections
by Ranti Joseph The United States government has congratulated Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the just concluded Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections across the…
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#NigeriaDecides: US, UK express concerns over “deliberate political interference”
by Ranti Joseph The US and the United Kingdom expressed concern over alleged plans to rig the Saturday’s presidential elections. The UK Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, and the US Secretary…
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“This is a critical time” || US lawmaker in Nigeria over Boko Haram’s allegiance to ISIS
by Ranti Joseph A United States lawmaker, Stephen Lynch, is in Nigeria meeting with the Federal Government to review the US Embassy security following the recent bombings in Maiduguri and…
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No, don’t delay Nigeria’s elections – US insists
by Kolapo Olapoju Following reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission may want to postpone Nigeria's general elections, the United States insists for Nigeria’s presidential elections to be held as scheduled. A…
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Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement
by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on…
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Today’s Daily Brief: We hear GEJ wants February elections postponed, John Kerry to visit Nigeria soon, So Fashola doesn’t have a PVC too, and more
Like millions of Nigerians, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, says he hasn’t gotten his Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Fashola made the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, during the All Progressives…
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Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls was the hashtag of 2014, but why didn’t it bring them back?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Most of the people involved in the #BringBackOurGirls movement were not Nigerians or in Nigeria. Nigerians weren't really driving force of the movement. Boko Haram kidnapped a…
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Yay! Ese Walter & husband welcome baby boy (PHOTO)
by Akan Ido Just days after we brought you a story on Ese Walter's heavy baby bump, the pretty lady has given birth to a baby boy. Ese who got…
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Yay! Jude Okoye’s wife gives birth to baby girl in the US
by Akan Ido Jude Okoye and his pretty wife, Ify have a new addition to their family and it's a girl. The two lovebirds who got married in July welcomed…
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A normal person can’t have a party without Alcohol – Eniola Badmus
by Kolapo Olapoju Plus sized Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, popularly known as 'Gbogbo Big Girls', says she's unperturbed about being on the 'big' side. In a recent chat with Vanguard,…
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Aww, how cute! TY Bello shares the most ADORABLE video you’ll see this week (WATCH)
by Isi Esene It's easy to love little babies but singer and award-winning photographer, TY Bello's twins totally leaves us breathless. The proud mother who gave birth to the bundles…
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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