No Way I Can Work With Atiku, Every Presidential Candidate Is Contesting To Win ' Peter Obi
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday, said he entered the 'match' of the 2023 general elections and his only aim is to win and not to work for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.Obi while speaking on Channels TV on Monday evening, noted that he had all what it took to defeat Atiku.The former Anambra State governor, Obi was running mate to Atiku in the 2019 general elections and despite his acclaimed eloquenc
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2023 Elections: Nigerians In Diaspora Should Be Allowed To Vote ' AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
The President of the African Development Bank (ADF), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has made a case for Nigerians in diaspora to vote in the 2023 general elections to decide the leadership of the country.Adesina, who was Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, made the appeal in his speech at the celebration of Nigeria's diaspora day, delivered virtually.While eulogising Nigerians in diaspora and their contributions to the development of the country, the AfDB president disclose
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Junketing Nigerian President, Buhari Travels To Liberia To 'Discuss Security, Rule Of Law
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari, known for frivolous foreign trips, will on Tuesday depart Abuja for Monrovia, Liberia to, among other things, deliver a lectureBuhari, according to a statement on Monday, will also address issues bordering on West Africa's security, free and fair elections and respect for rule of law.He will also join other African leaders as Liberia marks a Special Independence anniversary, commemorating 175 years of self-rule; making it the oldest independent post-colonial Afri
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Robbers Invade US Church During Live-streamed Service, Cart Away $400,000 Jewelry
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A pastor in the United States of America, Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, his wife and members of his church were robbed of jewelry that was worth $400,000 during a live-streamed church service on Sunday.CNN reports that three thieves were caught on tape barging into Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministry on Remsen Ave. near Avenue D in Canarsie about 11:15am on Sunday.When the armed marauders appeared, the stunned Whitehead, who was wearing a clerical collar, burgundy vestments with gold tri
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About 14million Nigerians Will Be Jobless, May Venture Into Crime If Buhari Government Bans Motorcycles ' Association
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate storyThe National Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria has faulted the federal government's plan to ban operation of commercial motorcycles popularly known as okada riding across the country.Speaking on a programme on Monday on Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), the President of the association, Usman Gwoza, said that if the Federal Government goes ahead to enforce the nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles, it will ren
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Terrorists Release Three Of Abducted Kaduna Train Passengers After Torture
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Terrorists have released three victims, two males and a female, of 62 hostages who are the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers, abducted since March 28 on Monday.The victims were released by the terrorists at a location inside the forest along the Kaduna'Abuja highway. From there, they were picked up by their relatives, Channels TV reports.This brought the total number of victims that had regained their freedom to 22, which means about 40 people are still in the custody of the terrorists.Recall t
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Court Restrains Ondo Government From Forcefully Evicting Idanre Forest Reserve Farmers
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Idanre, on Monday, granted an order restraining the state government, 'its agents or whoever' from a forceful eviction of Idanre Forest Reserve Farmers pending the hearing and determination of motion notice before the court.Justice S. Olorundahunsi gave the order, sequel to a motion ex parte of over 10,000 farmers in the Ofosu Axis of Idanre Forest Reserve (OA5), who are the applicants in Suit No: HID/14/2022, filed before the court through their law
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Nigerian Workers, NLC Mobilise In Lagos For Two-day Nationwide Protest Over Lingering University Lecturers, ASUU's Strike
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday called on members and civil society groups in Lagos State to come out massively on Tuesday morning to begin the two-day protest in solidarity with striking universities' lecturers.Mrs Funmi Sessi, state chairman of NLC, gave the directive at a stakeholders' meeting at the union's secretariat in Yaba, Lagos state.She added that the exercise was ready to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the nationwide action.The Academic Staff
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Electoral Body, INEC Insists On July 31 Deadline, Says Double Registration Invalid
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the deadline for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise remains July 31, stating that double registration will be declared invalid.The Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC FCT, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, made this known at a news conference on the commission's state of preparedness for the 2023 general elections, on CVR, Permanent Voter Cards (PVCS) validity and collection in Abuja.He said that all CVR activities exc
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EXCLUSIVE: Allegations Of Cash For Promotion, Nepotism, Other Corrupt Practices Rock Nigerian Anti-Narcotics Agency, NDLEA
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Some men and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been lamenting how the anti-narcotics agency, through its harmonisation and promotion exercise, has allegedly denied them promotion for about 20 years.They said some of their colleagues recruited even five to eight years later have been promoted up to two times or more.Some sources within the agency told SaharaReporters that following the persistent cries of the aggrieved officers, the current leadership of the agency
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Buhari Appoints Biu As Acting Corps Marshal Of Road Agency, FRSC
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dauda Biu, as the Acting Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, following the retirement of Boboye Oyeyemi.This was announced by Oyeyemi when he handed over to Biu at the FRSC headquarters on Monday in Abuja.The announcement was contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, CPEO, Assistant Corps Marshal, ACM, Bisi Kazeem on Monday in Abuja.Oyeyemi said that Biu's appointment took effect from July 24 and wished him a s
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Bandits, Fighters From Afghanistan Are Being Sponsored To Attack Nigerians ' Governor Ortom Laments, Says There's No Government In Nigeria
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government over the increasing insecurity situation saying the recent terrorists' threat to kidnap the president shows there's no government in the country.Ortom stated this while reacting to a video trending on social media where bandits were flogging Kaduna-bound train attack victims and their threat to kidnap the president and the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.Briefi
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Shi'ites Resume Protest In Abuja, Demand Release of El-Zakzaky, Wife's Travel Documents
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as "Shi'ites" on Monday in Abuja staged a peaceful protest to demand for the release of the international passports of their leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat.The group, which gathered along the Aguyi Ironsi Way in Maitama, accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of gross violation of the fundamental human rights of the couple.IMN said one year after a Kaduna High Court discharged and acquitte
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Rented Fake Pastors And Unknown Bishops: Tinubu Not Qualified To Be President By Bayo Oluwasanmi
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Nigeria is in a turbulent time. We need a president particularly fitted for the times. The judgment of Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make his ticket Muslim-Muslim has been overwhelmingly condemned by Nigerians.The selection of a running mate in a civilized country is often called the first Presidential act. The choice of a vice-president provides an important glimpse into how a presidential candidate will decide if he becomes the president. It shows whether he possesses the judgment the country ex
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Police Launch Probe As Attackers Kill Two Nigerian Men At Nightclub In Canada
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Two Nigerian men were killed and a woman is in serious condition following a shooting at a nightclub in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, north of Toronto in Canada.According to CBC, the York Regional police said the incident happened around 3:30am on Saturday.The police located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene.In a news release, officers said that a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old man identified as Tosin Amos Arowoshegbe and Eze were both pronounced dead
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Some State Governments Owing Us Over N2billion Since 2012 ' Nigeria's Examination Body, NECO Kicks
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has disclosed that some state governments are still owing the examination body over N2billion.This was revealed by Prof Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO.He said this while addressing a press briefing in Minna, Niger State.The Registrar said, 'When you talk about the issue of debts, we have done a lot, we have recovered some, some states are still indebted to the Council to the tune of over N2 billion. This is for over so many y
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Osun Community Residents Fault Oyetola's Government Over Illegal Mining Despite Public Outcry, Demand Urgent Intervention
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Residents of Ikimo and Ijana in Ijesha land, Osun State have cried out to the federal and state governments to urgently intervene and halt continuous mining activities that have been causing environmental degradation and economic hardship in their locality.SaharaReporters recently reported that water bodies in the state had been highly contaminated with mercury, lead and cyanide as a result of illegal mining activities going on in parts of the state, putting the health of residents at risk.Durin
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Factional IPOB Warns Against Street Protest In South-East Over Killing Of 14 Wedding Guests In Imo, Says Protest Call Is A Trap
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on 'Biafrans' to ignore and reject any call by any individual or group of persons to engage them in any form of street protests anywhere in the South-East against the recent killing of 14 youths in Imo State.A statement by the spokesperson for Autopilot-IPOB, Simon Ekpa, said the group has taken necessary steps to track down each member of Ebubeagu security outfit in the South East and those who allegedly participated in t
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Nigerian Anti-Corruption Commission, ICPC Arraigns High Court Deputy Chief Registrar, Mba, Over Alleged Fraud
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Mrs. Nkem Apollonia Mba, for alleged involvement in fraudulent activities.ICPC arraigned the accused before Justice Leteem Nyordee of Federal High Court 12, Port Harcourt, on three counts bordering on abuse of office and corrupt demand of gratification by a public officer.The anti-graft body told the court in one of the counts that the
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Nigerian Government Orders Closure of Government College In Capital Territory, Security Beef-Up In Unity Colleges Across The Country Over Terrorist Threat
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Federal Ministry of Education on Monday ordered the immediate closure the Federal Government College, Kwali, in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.It was gathered that the closure of the school came after a security breach on Sheda and Lambata villages and suburbs of Kwali Area Council which also threatened FGC Kwali.SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Nigerian Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, had ordered the closure of all Federal
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Terrorists On Alleged Mission To Attack Abuja Law School Ambush Nigerian Soldiers, Injure Three
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Troops of the Elite Guards Brigade have foiled an attack by terrorists on the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja.A military signal obtained by SaharaReporters revealed that the gunmen on Sunday ambushed the soldiers who were on routine patrol of the area.The troops were said to have successfully repelled the terrorists.However, three soldiers were wounded in the attack and being treated at a military hospital within Abuja.'At about 241620A Jul 22, own tps of 7 Gds Bn on routine ptl along R
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Total Blackout Looms In Nigeria As Electricity Workers Vow To Join Nationwide Protests On Tuesday, Wednesday Over University Lecturers, ASUU Strike
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Electricity workers in Nigeria under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have announced that they will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in its solidarity protests over the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike this week.NLC had directed workers to embark on nationwide protests on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26 and 27, 2022 respectively in solidarity with the ongoing strike by ASUU, which is in its fifth week.Banks and airports may also be
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Nigerian Nursery, Primary School Pupils Protest With Placards In Front Of Obafemi Awolowo University, Declare Support For Ongoing Varsity Lecturers' Strike
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Pupils of Sunshine Nursery and Primary School, Ile-Ife, on Monday staged a protest in front of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus gate in support of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).In a video shared on Twitter by Nigerian Tribune, the pupils were led by adult women suspected to be their teachers.The pupils carried placards with various inscriptions including 'When you stand up for ASUU, you stand up for us,' 'Don't borrow our future away,' &
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Nigerian Government Orders Closure Of Government Colleges In Abuja Over Rising Insecurity
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has ordered the closure of all Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja due to rising insecurity.The government directed the immediate evacuation of the students because of the threat to their lives, security and well-being, SaharaReporters learnt on Monday.It was gathered that on Sunday night, a yet-to-be-verified report trended on social media indicating that there were heavy shootings in Fe
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Defy Nigeria Police Threats, Join Labour Congress' Nationwide Protests To Save University Education, Coalition Tells Students
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A group under the aegis of the Fund Education Coalition has called on students across the country to ignore the threats by Nigerian security agencies and join the Nigeria Labour Congress nationwide protests to put pressure on the government to resolve the crisis in university education.University lecturers in Nigeria under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been on strike for five months.NLC has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, July 26 and 27 respectively as dates f
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I'm More Qualified Than Tinubu ' Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Replies Shettima Over Igboland President Claim
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Peter ObiLabour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has replied the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Kashim Shettima for saying that Obi can only be president of Igbo nation.SaharaReporters earlier reported that the running mate of Bola Tinubu, the ruling APC presidential candidate, Shettima said the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, can only be President of Igbo land and not Nigeria.Peter ObiThe former Borno State Governor stated this
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How Nigeria Police Officers Brutalised, Extorted N55,000 From Me In Broad Daylight 'Lagos Resident
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
File PhotoA Twitter user, named Oluwatosin has narrated how he was allegedly brutalised and physically assaulted by officers of Nigeria Police in Agege, Lagos State on Sunday.Oluwatosin said some policemen stopped him on his way to Abule Egba and searched but saw nothing incriminating in his car.File PhotoHe said despite that the policemen took him to Agege Abattoir Station and forced him to admit to being a criminal. He further alleged that fifty-five thousand, four hundred naira (N55,400) was
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Bishops' Who Attended Unveiling Of Shettima As APC Vice-Presidential Candidate May Be Fake ' Amaechi
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Sunday said the 'bishops' who attended the recent unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may not be real bishops.Amaechi, however, said they are Christians.Following the event, there have been public criticisms and allegations that some persons who wore cassocks to the programme, appearing like bishops or other senior Christian clerics, were hired by the APC.The incident
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Atiku 'Sympathises' With Tinubu, Says His Memory May Not Be What It Used to Be, Mocks Him For Forgetting Name Of His Party
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lambasted the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, saying that allegations against him were indications that his memory was no longer what it used to be.Atiku had said in an interview with Arise TV that he rejected Tinubu's offer to be his running mate in 2007 because it would have presented a Muslim-Muslim ticket.Atiku was the presidential can
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SPONSORED: Zenith Bank Retains Position As Number One Bank In Nigeria By Tier-1 Capital For The Thirteenth Year In A Row In The 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Zenith BankZenith Bank Plc has been ranked as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine.For thethirteenthconsecutive year, the Bank retained its position as the number one Tier-1 bank in Nigeria with a Tier-1 Capital of $2.75 billion, emerging as the 460th Bank globally.Zenith BankThe ranking, which was published in the July 2022 edition of The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, was based
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Lagos-Based Businessman, Osundiya Shot Dead In Kwara
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A Lagos-based business mogul, Biola Osundiya was shot dead last Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.SaharaReporters gathered that Osundiya was in Ilorin to spend time with his family and during one of his outings within the metropolis, he was trailed and killed by the suspected gunmen at a drinking joint beside the Kwara State Centre for Art and Culture.One of his relatives who spoke to SaharaReporters on the issue said the deceased was killed by some of his business
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How Nigerian Athlete, Tobi Amusan Broke World Record, Won Women's 100m Hurdles
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A Nigerian female athlete, Tobi Amusan, has broken the world record by winning the first ever Gold medal at the World Athletics Championship Women's 100m Hurdles in Oregon.Tobi emerged winner after finishing at 12.06sec seconds to break the Women's 100m Hurdles World record at Hayward Field on Sunday evening.She had earlier in the day broken the world record by emerging a winner at the semi-final after she clocked 12.12 seconds, breaking the 2016 record of 12.20 seconds held by Keni Ha
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BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Ondo Police Station, Kill Officer
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Suspected gunmen on Monday attacked Okuta Elerinla Division of the Nigeria Police in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.Odunlami Funmilayo, Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement.The gunmen during the attack killed a police inspector on duty identified as Temenu Boluwaji.The statement read, 'On the 25th July, 2022 around 0100 am, hoodlums attacked OKUTA ELERINLA DIVISION in Akure.'Policemen who were at alert and alive to their duty repelled them accordingly and th
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Ekiti PDP Factional Chairman, Ogunsakin, Petitions Nigerian Police Inspector-General Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying By Fayose's Brother
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
IGP Usman Baba AlkaliThe factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, 'Deji Ogunsakin, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba over alleged criminal intimidation, cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking by Prince Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Ayodele Fayose.The PDP chieftain made this known in a petition signed by his solicitors; Ademola Adeleye & Associates, which was made available to SaharaRepo
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Ohanaeze Youths Say Nigerian President, Buhari, APC Government Should Be Ashamed Over Terrorists' Threat To Kidnap Him, Governors, Senators
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A factional youth group of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the latest threat from one of the terrorist groups operating in the Northern part of the country to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari and governors as worrisome.It said that if the current security situation is the best Nigerians can get from Buhari, a retired Major General, then the government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) should bury its head in shame.SaharaReporters earlier reported that t
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Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Should Be In Jail For Investing State Funds In Family Business ' Asari Dokubo
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A former Niger Delta warlord, Asari Dokubo has claimed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, should be in jail for investing Anambra State funds in his family business during his tenure as the state's governor.Obi had been accused of investing $30 million of Anambra State funds in a company owned by his family.The former Niger Delta militant leader said this in a viral video.He said, 'In a normal country, Peter Obi is supposed to be in jail for investing state mone
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Nigerian Police Deploy Personnel As Suspected Herders, Cattle Invade Taraba Communities, Take Over Houses, Farms
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Taraba State Police Command said it had deployed personnel to Manya and Sabongida Kpasimbe communities in the Takum Local Government Area of the state after reported attacks by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.The Command said that nobody was killed during the attack. It also noted that no one was missing.Manya and Sabongida Kpasimbe communities were said to have come under heavy attack early on Sunday morning, forcing residents to flee to Nyivu in the Donga Local Government Area for s
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EXCLUSIVE: Northern Lawmakers Plot To Impeach House Of Reps Speaker, Gbajabiamila Over Controversial Water Resources Bill
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Femi GbajabiamilaNorthern lawmakers in the House of Representatives have allegedly concluded plans to impeach the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, should he fail to support the controversial Water Resources Bill during its second reading, SaharaReporters has learnt.It was gathered that the Northern lawmakers who are bent on making sure the bill succeeds, have already asked the Clerk of the House to prepare an 'addendum' and plan to take their counterparts from the Southern part of the count
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Stray Bullet From South-East Security Outfit, Ebubeagu Kills Youth During Protest In Imo Community
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
A youth has been allegedly killed by a stray bullet from the South-East security outfit, Ebubeagu at Umuajioma village in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.It was learnt that the Sunday incident happened when some youths in the area started protesting against the presence of the security outfit in their locality.The youths were said to have been angered by the alleged killing of 14 wedding guests by the security group last week in Otulu, in the Oru East Local Government Area of the st
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Group Sues Nigerian Capital Territory Administration For Banning Park Operations As From 7pm, Accuses FCT Minister Of Moral Policing
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa BelloA non-profit organisation, Sterling Centre for Law and Development has sued the Federal Capital Territory Administration to challenge its recent policy banning operations of parks from 7 pm in Abuja.The Minister of the FCT, Mohammad Bello recently announced a policy requiring parks in Abuja to close as early as 7 pm and in the same breath banned the sale of alcohol in the parks.FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa BelloIn a statement dated July 25, 2022, and signed by its
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BREAKING: Families Of Abducted Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Block Entrance Of Ministry Of Transportation In Abuja, Demand Release Of Loved Ones From Terrorists' Den
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Family members of the abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday morning besieged the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Abuja, demanding government intervention in the release of the victims.The protesters who started the protest as early as 6 am lamented that the abductors demanded a ransom of N100 million for each of the victims, which they do not have, while those who even have the ransom were blocked from paying it to secure the freedom of their loved ones from the
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Terrorists Attack Katsina Transport Authority Bus, Kill Driver, Steal Valuables From Passengers
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Suspected terrorists on Sunday killed a driver with the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA), Nasiru Yusha'u, after the victim's vehicle ran into the gunmen along the Katsina-Jibia Road.A resident of Daddara village close to the scene of the incident told Channels TV that the bus was attacked around noon on Sunday.He said Yusha'u saw the gunmen and attempted to turn around but the terrorists caught up with him and shot him dead.After killing the driver, the terrorists reporte
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We'll Take Power In 2023; APC, PDP Have Nothing To Offer Nigerians 'AAC
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The African Action Congress (AAC) has said it will take power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections.According to the party, Nigerians are tired of being put in abject poverty and tortured by President Muhammadu Buhari's government.The party also said it has unique political qualities as an advantage over the so-called big political parties and would use it to take over the leadership of the country in the forthcoming elections.The National Organising
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Nigerian Appeal Court President, Dongban-Mensem Loses Son Who Newly Got Married, 11 Years After Death Of Another Son
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Monica Bolna'an Dongban-MensemThe President of the Court of Appeal in Nigeria, Monica Dongban-Mensem, has lost his son, Prince Paeke Shapnaan.Paeke died in his sleep on Saturday.The deceased was 38 years old and recently just got married, SaharaReporters learnt.Monica Bolna'an Dongban-MensemHe studied Mathematics and was billed to start his graduate studies in Maritime studies on the 13th of September, 2022.The tragic incident comes 11 years after another son of the Appeal Court Presid
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Use Of Violence By Terrorists Isn't New'Buhari Presidency Reacts To Flogging Of Abducted Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers In Viral Video
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Presidency has reacted to the flogging of abducted Kaduna-Abuja train passengers by terrorists.The victims were abducted when bandits attacked the Kaduna-bound train on March 28.Eight passengers were killed during the train attack, while a yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons were kidnapped.In a viral video lasting two minutes, 50 seconds sent by the terrorists to family members of the abductees on Saturday, the male victims are seen crying as they were being flogged by the terrori
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Executive Secretary Of Nigerian Education Agency, TETFUND, Echono Not Involved In Contract Fraud, Procurement Racketeering, Says Lawyer
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Sonny Echono, who is a former Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, is not running down the agency through unwholesome practices as alleged, a lawyer, Felix Ayanruoh has said.Echono was appointed in March by President Muhammadu Buhari as TETFUND boss.Sources earlier told SaharaReporters that Echono had turned the agency into a fiefdom where contract splitting and padding was the order of the day."The
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Anger As Shi'ites Group Honours Members Killed By Nigerian Army During 2015 Zaria Massacre, Marks Annual Quds Day In Abuja
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as "Shi'ites" at the weekend gathered in Abuja to mark Quds Day, a day set aside by the movement in Nigeria in support of the Palestinian struggle.The movement also used the event to honourtheir fallen 'heroes' and 'martyrs' killed by security operatives in Zaria in 2015 by the Nigerian military.The sect said they would never give up the struggle in demanding justice for the victims and exercisin
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SPN Supports Planned Nationwide Protest, Says Buhari Government's Condemnation Of Action Is Illegal, Irresponsible
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has condemned and rejected the recent claim by the Nigerian Government that the planned nationwide protest scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2022 by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in solidarity with the striking workers in public universities and colleges of education is illegal.The SPN, in a statement on Saturday signed by its Acting National Chairperson, Abiodun Bamigboye and National Secretary, Chinedu Bosah said rather, it considers the pronouncement of th
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IPOB Commends UN Working Group For Calling For Immediate Release, Compensation For Nnamdi Kanu By Nigerian, Kenyan Governments
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNHCR) for condemning the arrest of the leader of the separatist group, Nnamdi Kanu, through its International Working Group.The group also commended Kanu's international lawyer, Bruce Fein for his efforts in drawing the attention of the body to the plight of the IPOB leader.An international Working Group had declared the arrest of Kanu as unlawful and an infringement on his international hum
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Buhari Has Hypnotised Nigerians Like No Other President; His Failures, Anti-people Policies Met With Silence'Prof Kperogi
Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Farooq KperogiA United States-based Nigerian social critic, Prof Farooq Kperogi has described President Muhammadu Buhari as the most successful hypnotist, saying even Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany does not come close.Kperogi said many anti-people policies and failures of Buhari's government were met with public silence or even approval in some cases, unlike the experiences of his predecessors.Farooq KperogiOn his Twitter handle on Sunday, Kperogi said, "No president in the h
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Nigerian Police Kill Suspected Gunmen In Anambra, Recover Guns, Others
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Anambra State Police Command says it killed two suspected gunmen in different operations at Okija in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state at the weekend.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noted that four automatic pump-action firearms, four vehicles, four motorcycles, and other items were recovered from the suspects.Ikenga stated that police operatives in the state had intensified and improved operational positio
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police Inspector Tenders Resignation Over Alleged Killing Of IPOB Members By Fulani Terrorists, Persecution Of Nnamdi Kanu
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
A Nigerian policeman, Inspector Ekemezie Hycient has tendered his resignation over alleged marginalisation and victimisation of the South-East people.The officer attached to the Inspector General of Police Special Taskforce on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering Unit, Calabar sector in a letter to the police authorities, said he was quitting because 'the Nigeria state has been so polarized that foreign machineries (mercenaries) and terrorists have surrounded the whole country, killing the indig
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Police Arrest Fake Nigerian Soldiers In Lagos
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four fake soldiers.The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Twitter, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday.According to him, they were arrested by officers of Iju Divison led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Gbenga Stephen.'Officers of Iju Divison led by the DPO, CSP Gbenga Stephen, today at about 1:30am arrested four fake soldiers in the Iju area of Lagos State.'The fake sol
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Police Authorities Take Over Medical Treatment Of Nigerian Legion Officer Shot By Trigger-Happy Cop In Lagos After SaharaReporters' Story
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The medical treatment of a member of the Nigerian Legion, Koleoso Abayomi shot by lawless policemen attached to the Ogombo Police Division in Lagos, has been taken over by the police authorities.A source close to the victim disclosed this in a short statement to SaharaReporters.The development comes days after SaharaReporters exclusively reported how Abayomi, a security officer at Lekki Scheme II Estate was brutalised by policemen and shot in the thigh.'After Sahara Reporters' publicat
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Nigerian Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Herbalist For Raping 14-Year-Old Mentally Ill Patient Under His Care
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.A 62-year-old herbalist, Godwin Sanda, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a 14-year-old mentally ill patient who was brought to him for treatment in Adamawa State.On Saturday, Sandra raped his patient at Zagun village in the Numan Local Government Area, after convincing her mother, Maryam Abubakar, to leave her under his care and go home, according to a police report seen by SaharaReporters.File photo used to illustrate story.The spokesperson
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Nigerian Police Allegedly Shoot Young Man For Refusing To Bribe Officers At Checkpoint
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
Operatives of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly shot a young man at a checkpoint for refusing to give them money.The incident was said to have occurred at about 2 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022.The video of the incident seen by SaharaReporters on Sunday shows some policemen carrying the man into a waiting vehicle.Reacting to the incident on Sunday, the Enugu State Police Command confirmed the shooting but said that the man was not killed. He said the young man re
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VIDEO: Terrorists Flog Passengers Abducted From Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna Train
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The terrorists who abducted Kaduna-Abuja train passengers have released another video where the victims were being flogged.The victims were abducted when bandits attacked the Kaduna-bound train on March 28.Eight passengers were killed during the train attack, while a yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons were kidnapped.In the two minutes, 50 seconds video sent by the terrorists to family members of the abductees on Saturday, the male victims are seen crying as they are being flogged by the terro
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I Didn't Ask For Chieftaincy Title, Emir Begged Me To Take It, Says Notorious Terrorist, Ado Aleiro
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The notorious bandit, Ado Aleiro, who was turbaned as the Sarkin Fulani in Yantodo Emirate of Zamfara State, has said he did not request the title.Aleiro was recently turbaned as Sarkin Fulani (Chief of Fulani) of Yandoto Emirate by the Emir of the emirate, Aliyu Marafa.Yandoton Daji is one of the two new emirates created by the Zamfara government in May.The turbaning ceremony was held at the palace of the suspended Emir and was attended by the council chairman of Tsafe Local Government and the
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Nigerian Polytechnic Graduating Student Dies After Falling Off Car During Sign-Out Celebration
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
A graduating student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, identified as Abraham is dead.Abraham died on Friday while celebrating with his coursemates after their final examination at school.Abraham was dancing on a car during the sign-out celebration and fell off the moving vehicle, after which he became unconscious. Efforts by his course mates to resuscitate him were abortive as he passed away a few minutes after.The deceased who was studying computer engineering was reported to b
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Northern Nigerian Youths Block Abia Highway, Protest Killing Of Herder, Cows By Unknown Gunmen
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
Some angry youths of Northern extraction have blocked a major highway in Abia State to protest against incessant attacks and killing of herders and cows by unknown gunmen.The youths in their hundreds condemned the recent killing of scores of cows and a herder at Lokpanta cattle market.They said the situation has affected their movement, thereby making it impossible for them to exercise freedom of movement in search of their daily livelihood.Some residents of Abia State recently demanded the imme
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Varsity Lecturers' Strike: Falana-led Group, ASCAB Insists Planned Nationwide Protest Is Lawful, Mobilises Lawyers Across Nigeria To Defend Protesters
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB) chaired by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is within its rights to protest against the continued stay of students at home, following the failure of the Nigerian government to reach an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed had described the planned nationwide solidarity protest in support of ASUU as illegal.The group also sai
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Peoples Gazette Raid: The More Buhari Government, Security Agencies Attack Media, Rights Groups, The More We Expose Their Atrocities 'HEDA
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has condemned what it called incessant attempts to gag the media and other civil society organisations by President Muhammadu Buhari's government.This followed the recent arrest, detention and release of journalists of Peoples Gazette (an online media platform) by officers of the Federal Capital Territory's Police Command in Utako, Abuja,In a statement signed by the Chairman of HEDA, Olanrewaju Suraju, the civil so
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Tinubu, Ruling APC Making Moves To Lobby, Bribe Christian Association Of Nigeria Leaders Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket'Sources
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
There is fresh information regarding how the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated moves to lobby and bribe some leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to get their support for its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.Some top APC members of the Christian extraction have kicked against the Muslim-Muslim ticket and expressed their dissatisfaction with the choice of former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as Bola Tinubu's running mate.Tin
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We'll Soon Abduct Nigerian President, Buhari, Governor El-Rufai, Senators' Terrorists Who Kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Boast
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
Terrorists who attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train and killed eight people have released a fresh hostage video showing their victims in an unidentified location suspected to be a forest.The victims were abducted when bandits attacked the Kaduna-bound train on March 28.Eight passengers were killed during the train attack, while scores of persons were kidnapped.The terrorists in a viral video during the weekend threatened to abduct and kill President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of Kaduna State, Malam
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Ekiti Election: SERAP Sues Nigerian Electoral Commission, INEC For Failing To Prosecute Vote-buyers
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for 'failing to prosecute those suspected of vote-buying and electoral bribery during the recently concluded Ekiti State governorship election.'According to reports, there was a brazen pattern of vote-buying and electoral bribery in several polling units during the recently concluded Ekiti governorship election, including bargaining prices for votes
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PRP Backs Nigerian Labour Congress' Nationwide Protests, Says Buhari Government Exploiting Nigerian Students
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The People's Redemption Party, known as the Real PRP, has expressed support for the Nigerian Labour Congress nationwide protest to demand an end to the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) strike.The real PRP in a release on Friday by its national chairman, Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, said the Nigerian government was exploiting the Nigerian students, and it was necessary to 'mobilise, organise, and march against de-education, and for the fulfillment of ASUU&
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African Action Congress' Presidential Candidate, Sowore Publicly Declares Assets
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has publicly declared his assets ahead of the 2023 general elections.A civic organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) had challenged the activist to publish details of his assets and to publicly commit to rejecting vote-buying and electoral bribery before and during the elections.'Dear '@YeleSowore' Ahead of the February 2023 presidential election, we're again calling
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2023 Elections Will Determine If Nigeria Would Sink Or Not ' Northern Elders Forum
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says the 2023 general elections would the most decisive since the country returned to democratic rule in 1999.NEF spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated this on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday.Baba-Ahmed said the 2023 elections would show if Nigerians have decided to reverse the journey to destruction.He pointed out that the next general election would show if Nigeria would sink towards destruction.Baba-Ahmed added that Nigerians would decide the fate of the
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PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Challenges APC Rival, Tinubu To One-hour TV Interview
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, to an hour-long Television interview.SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Tinubu camp lambasted Atiku, saying he was ill-prepared for the Nigerian presidency and bungled a TV interview, and couldn't address specific issues thrown at him.Reacting to the allegation of Tinubu Campaign Organisation th
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PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Challenges APC Rival, Tinubu To One-hour TV Interview
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, to an hour-long Television interview.SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Tinubu camp lambasted Atiku, saying he was ill-prepared for the Nigerian presidency and bungled a TV interview, and couldn't address specific issues thrown at him.Reacting to the allegation of Tinubu Campaign Organisation th
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Delta State Ex-Governors, Ibori, Uduaghan, Others Shun Okowa's PDP Rally Amid Party Crisis
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The lingering crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), following the party's primaries especially that of the governorship is yet to abate.SaharaReporters learnt that former governors, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan on Saturday shunned the party's "Mega Rally" held at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, stadium, Ozoro, headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.Also conspicuously absent at the
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I Will Tell Nigerians Actual Truth About Atiku Presidency ' Governor Wike Says
Sun, 24 Jul 2022
The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he will soon reveal the 'actual truth' about the recent happenings in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and his relationship with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.The governor, in a statement by his Special Assistant Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said it had become pertinent for him to speak and reveal to Nigerians all that had transpired in the PDP since the emergence of former Vice President, Abubakar, as the p
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Chief Of Staff To Lagos Governor, Tayo Ayinde, Allegedly Linked To Over N500million Land Scandal
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been accused of gross impersonation, assault over a landed property belonging to Chief Adetunji Omisore and one Tajudeen Mohammed, at No. 4, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja.It was gathered that Ayinde, in a bid to forcibly obtain the land, worth N500million, destroyed properties worth millions of naira, by using the police and other security forces to assault the landowners.'The incessant issue of Lagos S
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Zamfara Government Committee Probing 'Chieftaincy Title' Given To Bandits' Leader, Aleru Demands N3.2million As Allowances
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The six-man committee set up by the Zamfara State Government to investigate the circumstances leading to the turbaning of notorious terror kingpin, Ado Aleru as the Sarkin Fulani (the chief of the Fulani) has demanded N3.2million to finance its activities.Aleru was recently turbaned as Sarkin Fulani (Chief of Fulani) of Yandoto Emirate by the Emir of the emirate, Aliyu Marafa.Yandoton Daji is one of the two new emirates created by the Zamfara government in May.The turbaning ceremony was held at
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WHO Declares Monkeypox As Global Health Emergency As Over 70 Countries Record Cases
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Monkey PoxThe World Health Organisation, on Saturday, officially declared the Monkeypox disease as a global health emergency.The global health body noted that it activated its highest alert level for the growing Monkeypox outbreak, making the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.Monkey PoxDiscovery MagazineMonkeypox, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, is a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease (i.e. an infection transmitted from animals to humans) that is e
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PDP Candidate, Atiku Is Law Breaker, Ill-Prepared To Be President, Bungled TV Interview ' Tinubu Camp
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has described his counterpart in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, as law breaker who admitted cheating the system for decades.Atiku had during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, claimed he fell out with Tinubu in 2007 because he (Atiku) was opposed to a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.'My fundamental disagreement with Asiwaju since 2007 was on the issue of Mu
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BREAKING; Many Passengers Feared Dead, Others Missing In Niger State Boat Mishap
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A boat mishap has occurred in Zumba, Shiroro local government area of Niger State killing an unspecified number of people, mostly women and children.The mishap occurred on Saturday morning when the victims were coming to a popular market in Zumba.Although the actual number of casualty was not known, a source close to Zumba market said that the wooden boat with about 50 passengers and farm produce on board capsized midway into their journey.The boat according to him took off from Iburo community
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu Only Desperate To Win Election, Doesn't Care If Decision Was Right Or Wrong ' Ruling APC Chieftain
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) In Adamawa State, Vrati Nzonzo, has added his voice in rejecting the party's Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.Nzonzo lambasted the party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for undermining the interest of Christians in northern Nigeria.He said the decision to adopt a fellow Muslim as a running mate by the presidential candidate of the APC, Tinubu may have grave consequences for the party, amongst northern Christians.In an interview
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Gunmen Kill Son Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.Gunmen, suspected to be members of a cult group, have shot dead a son of Oba Abdulahi Okunloye, the Olofa of Ofatedo, Yinusa Okunloye, in Osun State.It was learnt that the 43-year-old Okunloye was murdered in the wee hours of Saturday at his residence in Ofatedo, Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State.File photo used to illustrate story.Sources told Daily Post that the prince was called out of his house around 12am on Saturday and was shot in the chest.F
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Court Orders Federal University In Bayelsa To Pay Lecturer N4million Withheld Allowances Within 30 Days
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital has ordered the Federal University, Otuoke, to pay the sum of N3,664,119.00 as the total sum of money owed a lecturer, Dr. Etumudon Asien, for his excess allowances from 2013 to 2017.The court also ruled that the university should pay him 30% interest per annum on the sum owed from October 2019 until the debt is liquidated and N500,000 as damages.The Presiding Judge of the Court, Justice B. A Alkali, s
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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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