Are INEC Resident Commissioners Homeless Bats' By Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN
Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Mike OzezhomeI watched and listened very carefully to my good friend, Chief Festus Okoye, INEC's cerebral Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, on his recent Channels television interview. I completely disagree with his take and analysis of the place and space of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the organogram and scheme of things concerning the electoral process in Nigeria. His analysis, which literally dismissed the RECs with a wave of the hand in a most cavalier m
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Thousands Of Ukrainians Sign Petition To Give Embattled UK Leader, Boris Johnson Citizenship, Make Him Prime Minister Of War-torn Country
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Boris JohnsonAmidst political disturbance due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis, Ukrainians are signing a petition to grant the United Kingdom's outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson citizenship and make him the Prime Minister of the war-torn country.The petition has garnered over 2,500 signatures hours after it was started.It was gathered that the petition, however, does acknowledge one negative side of such an appointment: its non-compliance with Ukraine's constitution, Times of India rep
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Why Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Sent Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong To Jail
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Facts have emerged as to why the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State High Court, Justice Ekaette F. F. Obot sent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong to one month in prison.SaharaReporters reported earlier that Justice Obot allowed armed policemen wielding AK-47 rifles into the courtroom on Wednesday, June 30, after threatening to jail Effiong for accusing her of being bias and asking her to recuse herself from the case.It reported that on Wednesday, July 27 in fulfilment of her threat, the judge jai
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BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over rising inflation and naira devaluation which have made lives difficult for Nigerians.The senators lamented that the exchange rate of the US dollar to naira had now risen to N700 which was described as very sad. They, therefore, called for immediate attention.Devaluation is an official reduction of the value of a domestic currency to the value of the foreign currency, particula
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BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over rising inflation and naira devaluation which have made lives difficult for Nigerians.The senators lamented that the exchange rate of the US dollar to naira had now risen to N700 which was described as very sad. They, therefore, called for immediate attention.Devaluation is an official reduction of the value of a domestic currency to the value of the foreign currency, particula
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BREAKING: Nigerian Senate To Invite Central Bank Governor, Emefiele Over Rising Inflation, Naira Devaluation
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over rising inflation and naira devaluation which have made lives difficult for Nigerians.The senators lamented that the exchange rate of the US dollar to naira had now risen to N700 which was described as very sad. They, therefore, called for immediate attention. Devaluation is an official reduction of the value of a domestic currency to the value of the foreign currency, particul
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BREAKING: #Buhari-Must-Go: Nigerian Senators Demand President's Impeachment Over Alarming Insecurity, Killings
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Senators across the party divides on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over the escalation of terror attacks in the country.The lawmakers, who angrily stormed out of the plenary around 2.10pm, were all chanting "Buhari must go" repeatedly.Addressing journalists at the Senate Press Corps (SPC) Centre, the Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda, said they gave President Buhari six weeks' ultimatum within which to resolve the heightened insecurity in t
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Buhari Should Resign; Enough Is Enough In Nigeria ' Northern Elders Forum
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari.The Northern Elders Forum has again advised President Muhammadu Buhari to resign due to the alarming insecurity and socio-economic problems facing the country.The NEF spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated this in a series of tweets.Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari.He added that 2023 might be the worst year so far for the country, considering the present state of the economy and security.He lamented the failure of Buhari as a president despite the
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Nigerian Government Directs Abuja Private Schools To Close Over Scare Of Terrorists' Attacks
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Nigerian government has directed the closure of all private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over the rising insecurity and fear of terrorists' attacks.This was contained in a statement signed by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in Nigeria, Abuja, stating that the directive to shut down schools came from the FCT Education secretariat.The message reads, 'Dear school educators, instruction reaching me now from the Ag. Director DQA is th
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Nigerian Police Officer Allegedly Rapes, Impregnates 15-Year-Old Niece In Nasarawa
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
File PhotoA police officer attached to the State Intelligence Bureau of the Nigeria Police Force, Nasarawa State command, has allegedly raped and impregnated his 15-year-old niece who resided with him. .This was revealed by the State Chairman of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Mrs Rabiatu Addra, during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital on Wednesday, Daily Trust reports.File PhotoMrs Addra stated that a whistleblower had reported the incident, stating that the victim was
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Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Displayed Judicial Shamelessness, Recklessness ' AAC Party Demands Immediate Release Of National Legal Adviser, Inibehe Effiong From Prison
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The African Action Congress Party (AAC) has condemned in the strongest terms, the arrest and remand of its National Legal Adviser, Inibehe Effiong by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot.Justice Obot committed Barrister Effiong for contempt while representing a client against whom the State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, had filed libel charges, when he (Effiong) prayed the judge that heavily armed policemen be asked to leave the courtroom, after the same judge ordered journalists
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We Are Responsible For Destruction Of Cows In Abia Community For Trespassing On Our Farmlands ' IPOB
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that its security network codenamed the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was responsible for the killing of 'Fulani cows destroying people's farmlands' in the South-East region of Nigeria.IPOB while commending the security network in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on Wednesday, assured that neither the group nor its security operatives are after legitimate Fulani who are carrying out their legitimate b
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SERAP, AAC Presidential Candidate, Sowore Demand Release Of Lawyer, Inibehe Sentenced Unjustly By Akwa Ibom Chief Judge
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A civic group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), and the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, have both condemned the action of the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, who sentenced a human right lawyer, Inbehe Effiong, to jail for appearing in a suit against the state governor, Udom Emmanuel.SaharaReporters had earlier reported that Effiong was jailed one month for challenging the Chief Judge about armed policemen w
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Ekiti Election: Court Grants SDP Candidate, Segun Oni Access To Inspect Electoral Materials
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Tuesday granted a request by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Segun Oni, to be allowed to inspect the electoral materials used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the June 18 election.The three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, with Justice Sa'ad Zadawa and Justice Jacob Atsen as members, also granted an application for an order of s
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Mubarak Bala: Atheist Activism And Liberation From Religious Oppression In Nigeria By Leo Igwe
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The case of Nigerian humanist, Mubarak Bala has made it necessary to reflect on the situation of atheism in Nigeria. It is imperative to examine how religious minds have demonized atheism and tyrannized the lives of nonbelievers.Irreligiosity is not a phenomenon that is often linked to the African continent. But in recent times things have started to change. The religious landscape is undergoing significant shifts and transformations. Despite the growing visibility of religion on the continent,
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BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Sends Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong To Prison For Defending Colleague In Case With Governor Udom
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette Obot, has sent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, to one month imprisonment for asking her to recuse herself from a libel suit filed against a fellow lawyer, Leo Ekpenyong, by the state governor, Udom Emmanuel.SaharaReporters learnt that Obot who allowed armed policemen wielding AK-47 rifles into the courtroom on Wednesday, on June 30, threatened to jail Effiong for accusing her of being bias and asking her to recuse herself from the case.Udom Emman
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Shehu Sani Joins Nigerian Labour Congress Protest In Abuja, Says Buhari Government Should Release Money To Fund Universities
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A former Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday stated that the Nigerian government was lying by claiming that there was no money to fund the country's university system.Sani urged the government to do what is necessary.He made this known as he joined the protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which commenced at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.SaharaReporters h
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Gunboat Crushes Four Policemen, David Lyon's Younger Brother To Death In Bayelsa
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A gunboat in the early hours of Wednesday crushed four policemen on patrol duty and officials of an oil surveillance company to death at Okumugbene and Odewari River close to Korokorosei junction in Bayelsa State.According to reports, a younger brother to the former gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state, David Lyon, identified as Odi Lyon, was among the deceased, while another aide to Lyon identified as Ogbojimo was lucky to have survived the unfortunate in
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Ex-Governor Fayose Undergoes Back Surgery In Secret Hospital Overseas
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has undergone a back surgery in an undisclosed hospital outside the country.The surgery was confirmed by the former governor's brother, Isaac and his ex-aide, Lere Olayinka.The two Fayose's close sources reportedly confirmed that this was the second surgery the former governor was having in five months.He reportedly had the first surgery on his neck in February this year.According to them, the surgery became necessary due to injuries he susta
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How Children of APC Presidential Candidate, Tinubu Acquired US Properties Worth Millions Of Dollars In Cash Despite No Known Sources Of Income
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Zainab Abisola Tinubu and Habibat Oyindamola Tinubu, two children of the Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu have properties in the United States of America worth millions of dollars.Aged 32 and 30 respectively, Zainab and Habibat Tinubu, graduated in Boston's Berklee College in 2013 and have no verifiable work to earn such funds they used to acquire the properties.The property documents show that Zainab Abisola acquired a deluxe condo at 55, Be
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Robbers Attack Bullion Van, Kill Police Officer, Bank Worker In Abia
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a police officer and a bank cash officer with three others injured when armed robbers attacked a bullion van conveying cash from Umuahia to Aba.The incident SaharaReporters gathered happened on Tuesday along Port Harcourt - Enugu highway, at Ntigha junction in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State.Sources told SaharaReporters that six policemen attached to 28 PMF Umuahia and Counter Terrorist Unit base 4 Aba were escortin
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Universities' Closure: Nigerian Labour Congress Holds 'Mega Protest' In Abuja, Says Three-day National Strike Looms
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba.Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) are currently protesting in Abuja, the nation's capital in, in solidarity with the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The protest which took off from the popular Unity Fountain is being attended by scores of protesters who wielded placards with several inscriptions such as 'End ASUU Strike Now', 'Stop importation of petrol', 'refine th
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Did You Buy Super Tucano Jets For Terrorists Or Biafran Agitators' ' Methodist Prelate, Uche Queries Buhari Government Over Alarming Insecurity
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Methodist Prelate, His Eminence Dr. Samuel Uche, has urged the Nigerian government to address the alarming spate of insecurity and terrorists' attacks in the country, wondering why the Muhammadu Buahari spent a huge amount of money to procure the United States' Super Tucano fighter jets.The cleric said this in a press conference on Tuesday in Umuahia on the sidelines of his pastoral visit to Umuahia Methodist Diocese, while accusing the Federal Government of treating bandits and te
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Election Tribunal Orders Arrest of Nigerian Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu For Contempt Of Court
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood YakubuThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election Tribunal led by Chief Magistrate F. Oyekan has ordered the arrest of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu for contempt of court.The tribunal order the arrest while ruling on the application moved by C.I. Okoye leading Simon Daudu and A.J Adagami in Petition No FCT/ACET/EP/7/2022 which was delivered by K.L. Appah.INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yaku
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No Immediate Solution To Aviation Fuel Crisis; Nigeria Doesn't Produce It ' Minister Tells Airlines
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said there are no immediate solutions to the prolonged and recurrent crisis rocking Nigeria's aviation sector.The minister, who held an emergency meeting with the Airline Operators Association of Nigeria (AON) in Abuja on Tuesday, said the variables impacting the crises in the aviation sector are beyond the industry's control. Thus there is no immediate solution.Sirika said there is no short term solution because of the variables involved espe
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Panic In Abuja As Commercial Motorcyclists Clash With Police, Attack Residents, Damage Vehicles
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Scores of commercial motorcycle riders on Tuesday went on a rampage in Abuja over the alleged killing of two of their fellow riders and seizure of motorbikes by the Nigeria police.The incident occurred at Area 1 at about 6:00 pm while people were returning home from work. It led to the destruction of many vehicles as the angry motorcyclists descended on anything in sight, including moving vehicles.Many people were reportedly injured during the incident.An eyewitness who spoke to SaharaReporters
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Nigerian Police Arrest Suspects In Connection With Killing Of 3 Policemen In Delta
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
At least two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of three policemen in the early hours of Sunday in Delta State.Gunmen on Sunday attacked a police station in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, killing three policemen.The officers were said to be responding to a distress call sent by local vigilantes when the gunmen shot them to death.Authorities say the local vigilantes claimed they were under attack and urged the police to come to their rescue. Th
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Governor Matawalle Lied, We Received N60m As Ransom To Release Zamfara Schoolgirls 'Terrorist
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Zamfara State Governor Bello MatawalleA member of a terrorist group that kidnapped 279 schoolgirls of Government Secondary School in Jangebe, Zamfara State early this year has disclosed that a ransom of N60 million was paid by the Zamfara State government to secure the release of the pupils.The leader of the terrorist group disclosed this in a documentary released by BBC African Eye on Monday.Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle"We used part of the money to buy rifles," he told BBC.M
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National Agency, NEMA Receives Fresh Batch Of 175 Stranded Nigerians From Libya
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Another batch of 175 stranded Nigerians from Libya has been received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State.It was learnt that the returnees are 77 male adults, 64 female adults, 11 male and 12 female children, five female infants and six male infants.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, who was represented by the Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Offic
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Christian Association, CAN Gets New President, Daniel Okoh As Ayokunle Bows Out
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The Christian Association of Nigeria has elected Most Reverend Daniel Okoh as its new President, ending the tenure of Reverend Olasupo Ayokunle.The announcement of Okoh's election is contained in a statement by the CAN General Secretary, Joseph Daramola.Okoh is the General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church, also called Nation Builders (Odozi-Obodo).CAN comprises of five blocs; the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN); Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN); Christian Pentecostal Fellowship
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Niger Delta Leader, Pa Edwin Clark Loses Younger Brother, Akporode
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Elder statesman and leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, Pa Edwin Clark, has lost his younger brother, Blessing Akporode Clark.Blessing Clark who was a former Diplomat and Ambassador died on Tuesday in Lagos at the age of 92 years.This was confirmed in a statement signed by Dr. Christopher C. Clark for the family and made available on Tuesday night.The late Clark was Nigeria's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the Organisation of African Unity (O
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Why I Don't Want Endorsements From Obasanjo, Babangida Unlike Some Other Candidates ' Sowore, AAC Presidential Candidate
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has stated reasons why he is not running after past Nigerian leaders to seek their endorsements.In a video Sowore shared on Twitter on Tuesday, the activist said he needs endorsements but rather from the oppressed and the masses and not from questionable characters.Paraphrasing Bob Marley's song, Real Situation, Sowore described total liberation as the only solution for Nigeria.He said in the video, 'Of cou
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Nigerian Police Investigate Man For Killing Dad Over Land Dispute In Nasarawa
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A man, identified as Badejo Idowu, has been reportedly killed by his son, Tunde Badejo, over claims to a land belonging to the family in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.It was learnt that Tunde had been pestering his father for a portion of the land for over a year.When Daily Trust visited the scene on Monday, the deceased's wife, Madam Tolani Badejo, said her husband asked Tunde to give him time to apportion the land fairly among other family members.'He had been on my hu
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BREAKING: Nigerian Army Searches For Captain, 13 Soldiers Abducted By Terrorists In Abuja Community While Responding To Distress Call
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Terrorists who attempted to attack the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have reportedly abducted a Captain of the Nigerian Army and 13 soldiers who responded to a distress call.SaharaReporters learnt on Tuesday that the Nigerian Army has launched a search party for the Captain, who was the Commanding Officer of the 13 soldiers.SaharaReporters had on Monday reported that the troops of the Elite Guards Brigade foiled an attack by terrorists on the Nigerian Law School
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Buhari Exposed To Be Toothless, Sooner Or Later He Can Also Be Kidnapped Like Other Nigerians ' Former President's Ally, Galadima
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari and former chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Buba Galadima, has said that the security situation in Nigeria has proved that Buhari knows nothing and cannot do anything to stop terrorism and banditry in the country.During an interview with BBC Hausa, Galadima, now a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said with the lingering insecurity in Nigeria, Buhari may soon be kidnapped by terrorists.Some terrorists have alrea
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NLC Protest: Buhari Has Already Told Nigerians He's Tired; He Must Go Home ' Falana
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Tuesday joined the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in the ongoing nationwide protest in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The university lecturers have been on industrial action since February 14 over lingering issues with the federal government including university funding, earned allowances, payment system, reneging on signed Memorandum of Action, amongst others.Joining the NLC nationwide solidarity protest in Lago
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Organisers Of Headies Awards Disqualify Nigerian Singer, Portable For Threatening To Kill Fellow Nominees
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
A popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable has been disqualified as a nominee for Headies Awards 2022 for threatening to kill his co-nominees.SaharaReporters reliably gathered that Portable was nominated to contest in the 'Rookie of the Year' and 'Best Street-Hop Artiste' categories when The Headies unveiled the nominees for its 2022 edition on Tuesday.Other nominees in the 'Rookie of the Year' category include Av, Fave, Magixx, and
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Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Baba Alagbado 'Tinubu' Should Sacrifice Himself To Free Nigerians In Captivity, By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
Buhari Olanrewaju AhmedNigeria is battling different diagnostic diseases that have affected the most sensitive parts of the body. Citizens are internally weak and helpless with a bunch of problems confronting them on a daily basis.Our dignity has been sold to politicians, which is why hunger and poverty have now been deliberately weaponised by the same politicians who emptied our patrimony.Buhari Olanrewaju AhmedInsecurity in Nigeria under Dictator Muhammadu Buhari has become a nightmare. Thousa
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A Lifeline For Judges By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
Wed, 27 Jul 2022
About a week ago, the National Industrial Court, sitting in Abuja, directed the federal government of Nigeria to increase the salaries of all judicial officers in the country. In a landmark judgment delivered by the Honourable Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, the government was ordered to commence a monthly payment of N10 million to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), N9 million to other Justices of the Supreme Court and the President of the Court of Appeal, N8 million to the Justices of th
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After Killing Of Presidential Military Guards In Abuja, Nigerian Senate Passes Bill To Check Proliferation Of Weapons
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the National Commission for the Coordination and Control of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.The passage of the National Commission Against the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (Establishment) Bill, 2022, followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on National Security and Intelligence.The bill is a consolidation of three bills - two private-member bills and one from the Executive arm of the government a
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Forgotten Bomb Kills 13 Scrap Scavengers, Injures 3 In Borno Community
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.No fewer than 13 scrap-metal collectors have been killed by a forgotten bomb in Bama town in northeast Borno state.They were killed after a bomb they excavated blew up, according to security sources.File photo used to illustrate story.According to AFP, 16 metal scavengers from a displaced persons' camp in Bama found the bomb while digging for scrap on Monday in the bush on the outskirts of town.The bomb was said to have exploded as they were pushing it in
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Nigerian Police Rescue Traditional Worshippers Kidnapped While Praying At Edo River
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Edo State Police Command says it rescued three traditional worshippers kidnapped on Monday, July 25, 2022.It also said that one Favour Oyhou was arrested for allegedly killing her lover, identified as Paul Handsome.The Command's Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.Iwegbu said the murder suspect after stabbing her victim, fled to Auchi where she committed the crime.The statement partly read, 'The Edo State Police Command in
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Nigeria Labour Congress Holds Massive Protest In Enugu, Abia, Benue, Others Over University Lecturers' Strike
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Thousands of workers in Enugu, Abia, Benue and Cross River states and members of civil society organisations have joined in the two-day nationwide protest by Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).SaharaReporters reports that Labour members, associate unions, civil society groups gathered at New Market office of the Enugu NLC where the protest took off.Over 100 security agents with over 30 patrol vehicles are currently guarding
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Certificate Forgery: Nigerian High Court Refuses To Stop Anti-Corruption Agency, ICPC From Prosecuting Bauchi Federal Lawmaker, Garba-Gololo
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to restrain the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) or any prosecutorial agency from charging Mohammed Garba-Gololo with alleged certificate forgery.Garba-Gololo is the legislator representing Gamawa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.Justice Taiwo Taiwo in a judgment delivered on July 25, 2022, held that the lawmaker failed to prove
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Identities Of Presidential Military Guards Shot Dead By Terrorists In Abuja, Revealed
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The identities of some of the Nigerian Army personnel attached to the Guards Brigade who lost their lives in an ambush by terrorists in Abuja have been revealed.SaharaReporters had reported that a captain of the Nigerian Army and two soldiers were killed by terrorists in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, credible sources close to military high command confirmed on Monday.The deceased officers, who were attached to the Presidential Guards Brigade, were reportedly ambus
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BREAKING: Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria's Capital, Abuja Force Body Of Benchers To Change Venue For Admission Of New Lawyers From Law School
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Body of Benchers has changed the venue of the Call to Bar Ceremony for successful aspirants scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, over the state of insecurity in the nation's capital, Abuja.The Body of Benchers is a professional body concerned with the admission of prospective students into the Nigerian Law School. The body also regulates the legal profession in the country.The event was earlier scheduled to hold on the premises of the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, but it has
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Insecurity Under Buhari Government Is Planned, Those Threatening Blood For Baboons, Dogs Responsible For Nigeria's Security Crisis ' Satguru Maharaj Ji
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji in the first part of this exclusive interview with SaharaReporters alleged that politicians threatening violence if power did not return to the North ahead of the 2015 presidential election should be blamed for the worsening insecurity in Nigeria.President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015 with a change mantra. What type of change would you say Buhari and the All Progressives Congress government have given to Nigerians at this point'I
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Law Firm Petitions Nigerian Deputy Police Inspector-General Over Alleged Killing Of Man By Policemen Guarding Smartbricks Property Boss, Duke Solomon
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Ibile Partners, a law firm situated in Lagos State has accused police escorts attached to Duke Solomon, the Managing Director of Smartbricks Property of allegedly killing a man identified as Marcus over a land dispute in the state.The law firm in a petition to the Deputy Inspector General of Police accused the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Lagos State Command of trying to pervert the course of justice by 'detaining the investigation officer from Noforija Police Station, and in return
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Buhari Writes Senate To Confirm Ariwoola As Chief Justice Of Nigeria
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday wrote to the Senate seeking confirmation of the acting Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.The letter from President Buhari was read on the Senate floor by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during Tuesday's plenary.Buhari pointed out that his letter was pursuant to Section 1(1) of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.Justice Ariwoola became the acting CJN last month fo
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Nigerian Police Kill Six Gunmen Who Kidnapped Private University Student In Cross River
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River Command, has said that its operatives on Monday killed six suspected gunmen who kidnapped a student of a private university, Arthur Jarvis University, last Tuesday in the state.The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the development on Tuesday said that the criminals were killed during a gun duel with a police team.The police spokesperson said that the police team was relentless soon after the incident, and had to unleash its dragne
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I Never Stepped Down For Governor Umahi, I Am Still In The Race ' Ebonyi Aspirant, Agom-Eze
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial aspirant in Ebonyi State, Mrs. Ann Agom-Eze, has said that she still remains the party's candidate for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District.Speaking with The Guardian on Monday in Abakaliki, Agom-Eze insisted that she was still in the race and had never accepted any gift from Governor David Umahi to step down for him.Recall that there was rumour which made the rounds that Agom-Eze collected N40 million Toyota Prado Jeep, a house, cash and lande
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How My Career Almost Ended When I Got Injured In Nigeria ' Gold Medallist, Tobi Amusan Recalls Early Challenges
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
A Nigerian twitter user, Ayanfe Beloved Adeyemi, has featured an interview with Nigerian hold medallist female athlete, Tobi Amusan, who broke world record at the World Athletics Championship Women's 100m Hurdles in Oregon.Adeyemi berated the Nigerian government for 'suddenly celebrating' Amusan, when she won the first ever Gold medal at the event.Like many young Nigerians whose morale was killed while trying to build their talents within the Nigerian shores, Adeyemi said that the
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Buhari Government Gets Information Before Terrorist Attacks, Received 44 Security Reports Before Kuje Prison Attack ' House Of Reps Deputy Speaker, Wase
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, Tuesday, revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) presented 44 security reports to Nigerian authorities before the Kuje Prison attack in Abuja.The Deputy Speaker disclosed this while contributing to a proposed motion to halt the planned ban on the use of motorcycles across the nation by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Nigerian government.According to Daily Trust, the motion was presented by Abubakar Makki Yelleman (All
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Nigerian Labour Congress, Students Troop Out In Bayelsa As Governor Diri Meets Protesters
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri on Tuesday met with the protesting Nigerian Labour Congress members and university students over the lingering university lecturers' strike.Diri assured the workers that the government would ensure that the protracted university lecturers' strike was quickly resolved.Among the unions which joined the NLC solidarity protest was the Niger Delta Students Union."We are participating in this National protest that has been organised by the
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Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists Mobilising Fighters, Heavy Weapons To Attack President Buhari's State, Katsina; Bandits Planning Attacks On Lagos, Abuja, Others ' Nigerian Security Agency, NSCDC
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stated that Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have mobilised to attack President Muhammadu Buhari's home state, Katsina.Another intelligence report revealed plans by two bandit groups to attack Lagos, Federal Capital Territory,Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Kogi.File photo used to illustrate story.The NSCDC said from the intelligence gathered, terrorists had equ
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Nigerian Senate Confirms Mohammed Bello As Chairman Of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation And Fiscal Commission
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed Mohammed Bello as the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.Bello's confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs.In his presentation, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi said, "from the available documents and the presentation made to the Committee, the nominee satisfies the requirement for appointment as the Chairman of Revenue
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U.S. Airport Shooter, Odufuwa Once Claimed She Was God's Prophet, Married To Chris Brown, Angry Her Husband Allegedly Had An Affair ' Police
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Portia Odufuwa, the woman suspected of opening fire at the Dallas Love Field Airport Monday, has accused her husband of having illicit affairs, according to the Dallas Police.Odufuwa said it was her husband's infidelity that upset her to cause chaos on Monday.Dallas police said she had been dropped off at the airport and entered the terminal. 'Odufuwa went inside a women's restroom and a short time later came out into the ticket counter area and fired a weapon several times,
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National Strike Looms If Nigerian Government Fails To End University Lecturers' Agitations After Our Two-Day Protest ' Nigerian Labour Congress
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
NLC President, Ayuba Wabba.The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government that the union after the two-day protest against the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities' strike may declare a nationwide industrial action.Wabba, who spoke while featuring on Channels TV on Tuesday, said that the union members were directly affected by the ASUU strike as most of their children were at home.NLC President, Ayuba Wabba.
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ASUU Strike: Nigerian Labour Congress Warns Buhari Government Over New Version Of #EndSARS Uprising
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has warned the Federal Government against provoking the people to embark on another round of nationwide protests as witnessed during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020.The NLC urged the government to quickly take steps to resolve the ongoing industrial actions by staff unions in the nation's tertiary institutions.The Chairperson of the Lagos Council of the NLC, Mrs Funmi Sessy, gave the warning during the solidarity rally organised by the Congress in sup
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Nigerian Workers, NLC Protest Grounds Activities In Oyo, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, Others
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday began its two-day nationwide protest in solidarity with the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress are presently protesting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in solidarity with the strike action of ASUU.The protest is also being held in other states such as Kaduna, Edo, Kano, and Lagos states.It has reportedly grounded government and official activities across the states as photographs of the
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Falana Joins Nigerian Labour Congress Protest As Security Operatives Cordon Lagos State Secretariat
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Tuesday joined the protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which commenced in Lagos State.SaharaReporters had earlier reported that there was heavy presence of security operatives including policemen at the venue to prevent breach or attack on the protesters by thugs.It was learnt that labour members, other unions, civil society groups gathered at under bridge axis
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Ex-US President, Trump Returns To Washington Two Years After Election Loss
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Donald TrumpUnited States' former President, Donald Trump, will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a policy speech before an allied think-tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.According to CNN, Trump will address the America First Policy Institute's two-day America First Agenda Summit as some advisers urged him to spend more time talking about his vision for the future and less time re-litigating the 2020 elect
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Lagos Government Approves Four Days As Work-Free To Enable Residents Get Voter Cards
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Permanent Voters Card (PVC) The Lagos State Government has approved four days as work-free for civil servants in the state to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) against the July 31 deadline by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, on Monday, noting that the work free days begin from Tuesday, July 26 till Friday, July 29.Permanent Voters Card (PVC)Guardian Nigeria
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BREAKING: Illegal Task Force Officials Arrested in Lagos For Disrupting Nigerian Labour Congress Protest
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Security operatives have arrested some illegal task force officials during the protest organised by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) in Lagos on Tuesday.The task force officials, including a driver and other team members, created a scene after arresting an offender.The illegal task force officials were later arrested and have been taken to the police station, The Nation reports.It was learnt that the scene created by th
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Identities Of Terrorists' Leaders, Who Attacked Nigerian Army Personnel In Bwari, Plan Attacks On Worship Centres In Abuja, Revealed
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Some terrorists who planned to attack the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and later ambushed some Nigerian Army personnel in Bwari, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, were led by two kingpins.According to Daily Nigerian, the terrorists were led by two banditry kingpins, Kachalla Ali Kawaje and Kachalla Dansadi.Kawaje, who controls hundreds of fighters in Kuyambana Forest, which stretches across Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna and Niger states, was responsible for shooting down a Nigerian Air Force jet on
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Atiku, Others Have No Business In Government, They Should Retire And Face The Consequences Of Darkness They Brought To Nigeria'Sowore
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has told the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and others who have been in the corridors of power since 1999 to retire and face the consequences of darkness they brought to Nigeria.Sowore said this during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday while reacting to the former Vice President's statement that Sowore doesn't understand the issues affecting Nigeria's power sec
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Nigerian Police Storm Labour House In Adamawa Over 'Solidarity Protest' With University Lecturers, ASUU
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Sikiru Akande, on Tuesday led a heavy detachment of policemen to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) House, venue for takeoff of today's nationwide protest in solidarity with the striking university lecturers.SaharaReporters sighted fierce looking armed policemen with their long convoy of personnel carrier and gun trucks in front of the gate leading into the Labour House.It was gathered that the Commissioner of Police was inside the building, engaging
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BREAKING: Massive Protest In Lagos As Nigerian Labour Congress Begins Solidarity Strike With University Lecturers, ASUU
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The protest organised by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced in Lagos State.There is heavy presence of security operatives including the police and others are at the venue to prevent breach or attack on the protesters by thugs.It was learnt that labour members, other unions, civil society groups gathered at under bridge axis in Ikeja.The vehicular movements towards the protest venue have also been disrupted.
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Nine Farmers Killed In Benue Community While I Was Away On Foreign Trip ' Governor Ortom
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Governor Samuel OrtomNo fewer than nine farmers have been reportedly killed at their various farms in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.This was made known on Monday by Governor Samuel Ortom, while briefing journalists in Makurdi, blaming armed herders for the killings.Governor Samuel OrtomThe governor explained that the incident happened recently while he was away from the state on a trip outside the country.While he expressed worry that the terrorists were hindering the farmers fro
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Appoint Resident Electoral Commissioners With Integrity, Neutrality In 10 Vacant States ' Civil Societies Tell Buhari
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Some civil society organisations in Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop further delay in the nomination and appointment of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replace 10 states whose tenure of their RECs ended.The group stated that further delay in the appointment would undermine the preparations for the 2023 general elections as well as diminish public confidence in the electoral process.The affected states w
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Why I Refused To Become US Citizen ' AfDB President, Adesina
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Nigerians in diaspora excel and lead in various endeavour because the gene of excellence is programmed into them.Adesina, who stated this in his speech delivered at Nigeria's Diaspora Day Celebration delivered virtually, stated that Nigerians had an incredible capacity to adapt in any environment and to thrive against all odds.The Nigerian former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, revealed h
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Some Wealthy Nigerians Smuggle Aviation Fuel, Jet A-1 To Other West African Countries, Cause Shortage In Nigeria ' Senate
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Senate committee has revealed that some corrupt and wealthy Nigerians are stealing and exporting the aviation fuel, Jet A-1 to neighbouring West African countries which is the reason for the scarcity in the country.The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District and the Chairman of the Senate Aviation Committee, Senator Smart Adeyemi, said this in an interview with PUNCH, adding that the situation had added to the problem of lack of refineries that the country had been battli
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Explosion In Borno As Boko Haram's Bomb Kills Eight Persons
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Eight persons were on Monday killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Boko Haram terrorists exploded in the North-East of the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.The men, said to be repentant Boko Haram members, reportedly sneaked out of Bama to deal in scrap metals with some terrorists in a market known as 'Daula' on the outskirts of Goniri village before the incident happened.The former terrorists, who were among the 1,000 reintegrated into the community
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Alleged Organ Trafficking: UK Court Grants Beatrice Ekweremadu Stringent Bail, Orders Nigerian Senator To Remain In Prison
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
A United Kingdom court has granted former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu's wife, Beatrice, bail under stringent conditions.Beatrice Ekweremadu was granted bail by the London court on Monday, over a month after she was held by the UK police on charges of human trafficking and organ harvesting.Ekweremadu was arrested alongside her husband on June 23 by the police, claiming they tried to traffic a minor to illegally harvest his organ.The claim that the alleged victim was subs
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Terrorists Kill Nigerian Army Captain, Two Soldiers After Failed Attack On Abuja Law School
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.A captain of the Nigerian Army and two soldiers have been killed by terrorists in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, credible sources close to military high command confirmed on Monday.The captain and the two soldiers were attached to the 7 Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Daily Trust reports.File photo used to illustrate story.SaharaReporters had on Monday reported that the troops of the Elite Guards Brigade foiled an attack by
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BREAKING: After Threatening To Kidnap Buhari, Gov El-Rufai, Terrorists Attack Millennium City Settlement In Kaduna, Abduct Scores Of Residents
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Terrorists, locally dubbed bandits, have again struck the New Millennium City Settlement, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping scores of residents.SaharaReporters learnt on Tuesday morning that the attackers invaded the area on Monday night and carried out their operation for hours.Only three weeks ago, the terrorists attacked Sabon Gero community in the New Millennium City Settlement, killing a joint task force commander and a resident.They also abducted 16 other memb
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BREAKING: Terrorists Release More Abducted Kaduna Train Passengers After Over 3 Months Of Torture
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Terrorists have released more hostages from the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers abducted on March 28, 2022.SaharaReporters learnt the victims were released early Tuesday morning, but the number of those released could not be ascertained at the moment.One of those released was identified as Mrs Ojo."Mrs Ojo was rescued today, thank God, but the country remains a mess," a relation told SaharaReporters on Tuesday morning."Some Kaduna train victims reportedly rescued early today."T
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International Agency, DFC Signs $280million Loan Deal To Boost Small Businesses In Nigeria
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has signed a $280million loan deal with the Access Bank to boost small businesses in Nigeria.The deal was signed on Monday by DFC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Scott Nathan and Access Bank Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, during Nathan's visit to West Africa.Confirming the deal in a statement signed by the U.S. Consulate General in Nigeria, the US commission said, 'The loan will help address the financing gap for small- and
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Nigerian Police Detain Media Personnel In Abuja Over Petition By Senator Bwacha
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Chief Executive Officer of Rock FM Jalingo, Ayodele OloyeThe Nigeria Police Force has detained the Chief Executive Officer of Rock FM Jalingo, Ayodele Oloye, at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Abuja.It was gathered Oloye was detained because of a petition by the lawmaker representing the Taraba South Senatorial District, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha.Chief Executive Officer of Rock FM Jalingo, Ayodele OloyeBwacha had earlier submitted a petition to the police to investigate the jour
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Persons With Disabilities Storm Benue Government House, Defy Rain To Protest Unemployment, Non-Payment Of Bursaries By Ortom-led Administration
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
A group of people living with disabilities, under the platform of the National Association of People Living with Disabilities, Benue State Chapter, on Monday, stormed the Benue State Government's House to protest the lack of employment opportunities and nonpayment of bursary allowances to their members.The members of the association were seen gathering in large numbers in front of the state government house.SaharaReporters gathered that the protesters were at the Government House since 10am
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2 doctors, Customs officer, others rescued in C'River - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Achief superintendent of Customs , two medical doctor's, deputy route Commander of FRSC...rescued by tactical teams on Anti Kidnapping.The post 2 doctors, Customs officer, others rescued in CRiver appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2023 PRESIDENCY: Christian Leaders Quiz Atiku, Obi, Adebayo Over Plans For Nigeria - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Presidential candidates for the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party), Peter Obi (Labour Party) and Prince Adewole Adebayo (Social Democratic Party (SDP) were yesterday quizzed by Christian leaders over their plans for the country. According to the presidential candidates, Nigeria will get back on track as they are ready to tackle bad governance []
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2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVR - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVRThe post 2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVR appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVR over short day to election - Blueprint
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has refused to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise. In a judgment delivered, Tuesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that going by the date of the verdict, INEC would have had 'just a few days away from 90 days before the general elections. Justice Ekwo, Read MoreThe post 2023: Court refuses to order INEC to resume CVR over short day to election first appeared on Blueprint News
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2023: Don't allow politicians use you against Nigeria, Bishop Onuoha warns youths - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
2023: Don't allow politicians use you against Nigeria, Bishop Onuoha warns youthsThe post 2023: Dont allow politicians use you against Nigeria, Bishop Onuoha warns youths appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2023: Emmanuel warns politicians against blackmail, propaganda - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
2023: Emmanuel warns politicians against blackmail, propagandaThe post 2023: Emmanuel warns politicians against blackmail, propaganda appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2023: Group raises alarm over alleged plan to re-arrest Okorie - Blueprint
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
CaringHeart Foundation has raised the alarm over the alleged plot to re-arrest the abducted senatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Hon. Linus Okorie and slam fresh charges against him. Okorie since his arrest on Sunday, October 17, 2022 in Abakaliki the Ebonyi state capital, has A statement issued by the director of the foundation, Dr. David Ogbonna, claimed that Okorie Read MoreThe post 2023: Group raises alarm over alleged plan to re-arrest Okorie first appeared on Blueprint Newspapers Limi
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2023: I believe in your strategy document, Atiku tells CAN - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has told the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that he believes totally in the strategy document of the religious body. The former Nigerian vice president, who made this known during his session with the leadership of the CAN in Abuja on Tuesday, []The post 2023: I believe in your strategy document, Atiku tells CAN appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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2023: Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II endorses Uba Sani - Blueprint
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The spiritual leader in the Tijanniyah Sufi Order in Nigeria, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has endorsed the candidacy of Senator Uba Sani, the All Progressives Congress(APC) gubernatorial flagbearer of Kaduna state. Sheikh Tijani Sani Auwal Inyass, one of the leaders of the Tijanniyah in Nigeria, disclosed this at the 1st Annual General Meeting of the Tijanniya Grassroots Mobilisation and Empowernment Read MoreThe post 2023: Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II endorses Uba Sani first appeared on Bluepri
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20m Out-of-school Children A Time Bomb ' Obasanjo - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday warned that the almost 20 million out-of-school children remain a fertile ground for breeding another insurgency in the country in the future. Obasanjo gave the warning during the opening of a two-day national summit on Tertiary Education Reform organised by the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, []
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7 tips on how to prepare for exams within a short period - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune Online7 tips on how to prepare for exams within a short periodIt's no longer news that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike, and students are expected to cover the syllabus for the semester in a short period of time. Exams are closer than they appear, and you need to prepare for them in the little time that you have. How []7 tips on how to prepare for exams within a short periodTribune Online
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A reverse exorcism:' Late night hosts joke about Elon Musk reinstating Trump's Twitter - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Late night hosts cracked jokes about Twitter CEO Elon Musk's decision to restore Donald Trump's Twitter account.
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Abducted Cross River doctors released one day after protest strike began - The Cable
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Two medical doctors abducted by gunmen in Cross River state have been released. The Cross River chapter of the Nigerian0 commentRead Full Article
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Abia PDP declares support for Atiku despite G5 governors' position - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
What could be described as double-speak by Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on whether or not it would support the party's presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, unfolded, yesterdayThe post Abia PDP declares support for Atiku despite G5 governors' position appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Abia, Ebonyi turn NBS's poverty index report into campaign issue - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) from its Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) survey has become a major campaign issue in two neighbouring South East states of Abia and Ebonyi.The post Abia, Ebonyi turn NBS's poverty index report into campaign issue appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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After a slow start, France dominates Australia - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
After a slow start, France dominates Australia
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After Fadah's Removal, Uba Assumes Office As NYSC Overseer - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Director, Information and Communications Technology of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Christy Uba, has taken over the leadership of the corps in the capacity of overseer pending the appointment of a substantive director-general by President Muhammadu Buhari. This followed the removal of Brig-Gen Muhammad Kaku Fadah as the director-general of NYSC by the []
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Akungba chieftaincy tussle: Ole Ruling House tackles Ondo govt for disregarding court orders - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Akungba chieftaincy tussle: Ole Ruling House tackles Ondo govt for disregarding court ordersThe post Akungba chieftaincy tussle: Ole Ruling House tackles Ondo govt for disregarding court orders appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Al-Mustapha: Influx of arms, drugs a threat to 2023 polls - The Cable
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Hamza Al-Mustapha, former aide to the late Sani Abacha, says proliferation of arms and drugs into the country is a threat to the 2023 general election. Al-Mustapha spoke on Tuesday0 commentRead Full Article
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Amami Oshima: Japan's UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Forget what you thought you knew about Japan: the frantic neon cities, speeding bullet trains, silent temples, robot restaurants and gentle geisha.
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America faces a possible rail strike in two weeks after largest union rejects labor deal - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
America faces a growing risk of a crippling national freight rail strike in two weeks. The rank-and-file members of the nation's largest rail union, which represents the industry's conductors, rejected a tentative labor deal with freight railroads, the union announced Monday.
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America's Black soldiers had to fight racism too - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
As a young man in the 1960s, my uncle joined the Air Force. Like so many before and since, flying enraptured him. The ability to transcend our natural ground-bound state and soar among the clouds in a machine slicing the air at hundreds of miles an hour thrilled his imagination.
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Analysis: A worrisome poll number for Donald Trump - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Donald Trump is running for president. But according to a new Quinnipiac University national poll, a whole lot of people wish he wasn't.
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Antarctica penguins: How too much ice triggered population decline - BBC
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A large Adlie penguin population off Antarctica has fallen by 43% over the past decade.
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APC adjusts campaign timetable, to launch crowd sourcing app - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has adjusted its presidential campaign timetable to accommodate more programmes ahead of next years generalThe post APC adjusts campaign timetable, to launch crowd sourcing app appeared first on Vanguard News.
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APC adjusts campaign timetable, to launch fundraising app - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has adjusted its presidential campaign timetable to accommodate more programmes ahead of next years general election.The post APC adjusts campaign timetable, to launch fundraising app appeared first on Vanguard News.
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APC campaign says Tinubu presidency will uplift youths - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Southwest Director of Youth Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Kazeem Raji, says the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed, has plans to uplift the nations youths and enhance their development and prosperity. This came as a chieftain of the ruling party in Ogun State and Diaspora Coordinator for Read More
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APC Group Threatens To Dump Party - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A political pressure group known as Orji Uzor Kalu Grassroots Movement has indicated its intention to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the exclusion of its principal and former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in the party's activities by the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). Addressing newsmen at their national headquarters in []
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APC structure in Enugu State not in doubt 'Ezeh - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Prof Nick Ezeh is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Enugu West Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election. In this interview with KENNETH OFOMA, he speaks on the problems of the zone and how he intends to tackle them if elected You once said that Enugu West is the least developed []
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Aregbesola: No Insurgency Stronghold in Nigeria Anymore - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Says army has sent report on Kuje jailbreak to Buhari 'Decries inadequacy of passport processing centres nationwide Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday, said there were
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Argungun monarch to chair ZEDA's 30th anniversary, AGM - Blueprint
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
For the first time in history of Zaria Education Development Association (ZEDA), the emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera is to chair its 30th anniversary and annual general meeting, Saturday. Chairman of the central working committee of the association, Dr Abdul Alimi Bello disclosed this at press briefing in Zaria, Tuesday. He said the event is unique because this Read MoreThe post Argungun monarch to chair ZEDA's 30th anniversary, AGM first appeared on Blueprint Newspapers Limit
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Arms, Hard Drugs Imported Into Nigeria Ahead Of 2023 Polls, Al-Mustapha Warns - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Former chief security officer (CSO) to the late head of state, General Sani Abacha, and presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Major Al- Mustapha (rtd), has warned that arms and hard drugs are being imported into Nigeria for use in the 2023 general elections. The AA presidential candidate noted however that he was at []
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Arthur Eze receives Verbatim Magazines Philanthropist of Millennium Award - The Sun
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
In continuation of activities marking its 10th anniversary, a team of Verbatim magazine editors, led by Tobs Agbaegbu, editor-in-chief, has honoured oil mogul, Arthur Eze, with Philanthropist of the Millennium Award. Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Abuja residence of Eze, Agbaegbu said the gesture was a unique strategy adopted by the board and []The post Arthur Eze receives Verbatim Magazines Philanthropist of Millennium Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
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As Tinubu Lights Up Warri for Campaign - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has moved his campaign train to Warri, Delta State, with a pledge to turn the fortune of the oil-rich
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ASCSN accuses ex-officials, others of looting, destruction of secretariat - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Suspends national treasurer By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has accused some former officials of the union of wantonThe post ASCSN accuses ex-officials, others of looting, destruction of secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.
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At Separate Meetings with CAN, Atiku, Obi, Adebayo Discuss Restructuring, Economy, Security - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Lay out plans in order of importance 'Say charter by Christian body in sync with their manifestos Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja Three presidential candidates ' Atiku Abubakar of Peoples Democratic
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Atiku goofed, presidency no regions exclusive property AP Kogi-West senatorial candidate - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Kogi West Accord Party senatorial candidate, Dr Moses Eseyin, speaks with GBENGA ODOGUN on insecurity nationwide, unemployment, the general election and flooding in Kogi, among other salient issues Politics have been considered by many as a dirty game; why do you choose to get involved' I will kindly argue here that, contrary to the way Read More
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Atiku's ally, Chidoka replies Kwankwaso, says no party has won Lagos, Kano, Rivers at once - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Atiku's ally, Chidoka replies Kwankwaso, says no party has won Lagos, Kano, Rivers at onceThe post Atiku's ally, Chidoka replies Kwankwaso, says no party has won Lagos, Kano, Rivers at once appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Atiku, Okowa Move to Wade into Imo PDP Crisis - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Ayu calls for unity, voter mobilisation Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, have been mandated by
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Atiku, Okowa pull out of presidential town hall meeting - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State have pulled out of aThe post Atiku, Okowa pull out of presidential town hall meeting appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
By John Alechenu, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has implored the party's Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his runningThe post Atiku, Okowa to wade into Imo PDP crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Atiku, Okowa, Ayu, others meet CAN ahead of 2023 polls - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday stormed the National Christian Centre Abuja to engage withThe post Atiku, Okowa, Ayu, others meet CAN ahead of 2023 polls appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Auctioneers Disown Self-acclaimed President - Leadership
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Nigeria Association of Auctioneers (NAA) has disowned one Musa Kura who is allegedly parading himself as the group's president. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the national president of NAA, Alhaji Aliyu Kiliya, urged fellow auctioneers and the general public, especially government institutions not to be distracted by someone he described as an impostor. Kiliya said []
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Bated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 elections - Tribune
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Tribune OnlineBated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 electionsWith Governor Seyi Makinde officially kicking off campaign for his reelection, on Tuesday, WALE AKINSELURE, in this piece, writes on issues, underpinnings that greet the Oyo governor's bid for a second term in office. THE wait by several members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State for Governor Seyi Makinde to []Bated breath over Makinde's strategy for 2023 electionsTribune Online
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Bayelsa confirms receipt of arrears of 13% oil derivation refunds from FG - Vanguard
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Bayelsa government confirmed on Tuesday that it had been receiving refunds of arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation proceeds from the Federal Government. ItThe post Bayelsa confirms receipt of arrears of 13% oil derivation refunds from FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bob Iger moves fast to dismantle Chapek's reorganization of Disney - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
One day after the shock announcement of Bob Iger's return to Disney, and the resulting ouster of his successor-turned-predecessor Bob Chapek, an astonished Hollywood is grappling with what exactly the move will mean for the entertainment behemoth's short-term and long-term future.
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Bolsonaro party challenges Brazil election result - BBC
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The outgoing far-right leader's party claims - without proof - that some voting machines were faulty.
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Brain drain: Over 600 health workers resigned in less than two years, says UCH CMD - The Cable
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan says more than 600 of its clinical workers have resigned their appointments. Jesse Otegbayo, UCHs chief medical director (CMD), said this on Monday at0 commentRead Full Article
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Brazil's Bolsonaro challenges election loss, files petition demanding votes be annulled - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a petition with Brazil election authorities formally contesting the results of this year's fiercely contested presidential vote.
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Buhari Kick-starts Oil Drilling in North as $3bn Kolmani River Oil Wells Takes Off - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Northern govs, Tinubu, others upbeat 'Urge operators to learn from mistakes in Niger Delta 'New discovery to add 1bn barrels, 500bcf of gas to national reserves 'Facility expected to produce
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Buhari's Enhanced Salaries for Judges Must Align with Court Judgment, Law Professor Says - Thisday
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Alex Enumah in Abuja A Professor of Law and President of the Center for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George has urged the federal government to ensure that the enhanced
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Canada makes World Cup return after 36-year absence, and other day four highlights in Qatar - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Some of soccer's biggest names -- notably Croatia's Luka Modri' and Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium -- will begin their World Cup campaigns on Wednesday, while the decades-long wait is nearly over for Canada fans as their team makes its tournament bow for the first time in 36 years.
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China resumes streaming South Korean content after six-year suspension - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A Chinese streaming platform has resumed distributing South Korean content after suspending it for nearly six years, South Korean officials said on Tuesday, in what Seoul called a sign of Beijing's readiness to improve ties.
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Chinese agent bribed Taiwan colonel to surrender if war began, prosecutors claim - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Prosecutors in Taiwan said on Tuesday they had charged a senior military officer with corruption and harming state security after they said he took bribes from a Chinese agent to act as a spy and even signed a letter promising to surrender to China.
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Christy Uba takes over as NYSC overseer pending appointment of DG - The Cable
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Christy Uba, director of information and communications technology, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has taken over the leadership of the corps in overseer capacity. The development was announced on Tuesday0 commentRead Full Article
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Church to donate 2 studios, N500, 000 to musicians in Akwa Ibom - Blueprint
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Miracle Palace, aka the Gospel Foundation Mission, has disclosed that it has signed a contract with two studios and will hand over the same to musicians who will win the Ibaha siba voice challenge. Speaking during a press conference in the church auditorium, Tuesday, in Uyo, the founder of the church, Pastor Prince George, said the overall winner of Read MoreThe post Church to donate 2 studios, N500, 000 to musicians in Akwa Ibom first appeared on Blueprint Newspapers Limited: Breaking news
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CNN analysts break down what could be revealed in Trump's tax returns - CNN
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen and CNN senior law enforcement analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe break down the implications of the Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for Congress to obtain former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
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Comment on Obi: Soludo not guilty of any crime, say Ohanaeze youths - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), yesterday, rose in defence of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, over his recent letter to the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter ObiThe post Comment on Obi: Soludo not guilty of any crime, say Ohanaeze youths appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Coups: U.S. excludes Sudan, Mali, others from Africa Leaders' Summit - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Forty-five African heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the U.S. Africa Leaders' Summit, held in Washington D.C. next month...The post Coups: U.S. excludes Sudan, Mali, others from Africa Leaders' Summit appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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