Adamawa Woman Stabs Husband To Death For Keeping Late Night Outings
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The Nigeria Police Force, Adamawa State command, has arrested a 20-year old housewife, Caroline Barka, for allegedly murdering her husband, Dauda Barka.Barka reportedly stabbed her husband with a knife during a fight, leading to his death, according to a police report.SaharaReporters learnt that Barka, allegedly took the life of her 38-year old husband because he was keeping late nights drinking, among other provocative issues.As gathered, the incident happened on Friday at Anguwan Tsamiya in th
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Lawless Nigerian Policemen Caught On Camera Brutalising Travellers In Edo
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Some Nigeria Police Force personnel have been captured in a video assaulting some travellers in Edo State.The 43-second video was uploaded on Twitter by Quest Times.'Police brutality caught on tape in Edo state,' it tweeted.The officers who were in their uniforms and well-armed were seen beating one of the travellers.A woman was also heard in the video saying, 'We no thief ooo, our paper motor correct, please ooo, wetin we do''Police brutality caught on tape in Edo state
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Everything I Have Done In Life Is By Accident Except Farming ' Ex-President, Obasanjo Admits
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Olusegun ObasanjoFormer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that most of his life accomplishments, including his emergence as both a military Head of State and President of Nigeria, have come by accident.He noted that the only thing which was not an accident for him was farming.Olusegun ObasanjoObasanjo's eight-year civilian rule between 1999 and 2007 laid the foundation for the economic recession and political instability which the country is still grappling with.His tight-fist and sit-
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I Didn't Lead Thugs To Attack, Burn Houses In Free Trade Zone Resettlement Communities ' Lagos Resident, Ibile
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A Lagos State resident, Saheed Mosadoluwa, more commonly called Ibile, has denied reports that he invaded Yegunda, Abomiti and Eyin-Osa development areas with thugs.The development areas/zones, made up of over 300 communities, were reportedly resettled on the land by the state government after they gave up their land for a state project.However, last Saturday, hoodlums stormed the communities on Saturday, July 16, to sack residents.They were said to have set three thatched houses on fire, vandal
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Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Lists Names Of 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Rivers State
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The agency listed 48 names among the suspects, according to a statement issued on EFCC's official Twitter page.The commission said the suspects were picked up during a sting operation in the early hours of Thursday, July 21, 2022, at various locations in Port Harcourt.The anti-graft agency said the 48 were found with incriminating
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Canada Denies Nigerian Musician, Yemi Alade Visa Over Fears 'She Won't Leave The Country
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Popular Nigeria-born musician, Yemi Alade, and her music band have been denied Canadian visa over fears that she and her crew may not leave the country after their performance.According to reports released by Le Devoir, a French newspaper published and distributed in Canada, the singer won't be performing at a Festival's final closing ceremony slated for Sunday.The 33-year-old Afropop star is said to be one of the headliners of the Festival international Nuits d'Afrique.Commenting
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How Can Tinubu Whom I Didn't Step Down For Now Become My Candidate' ' Pastor Bakare Denies Endorsing APC's Muslim-Muslim Ticket
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Tunde BakareThe General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has denied reports that he endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.Bakare in a statement debunked the insinuations that he was working against the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the Muslim-Muslim ticket by Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.Tunde BakareThe former APC presidential aspirant described th
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Two Nigerian Women Arrested With 700g Of Heroine In India.
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Two Nigerian women have been arrested with 700grammes of heroine in Khanna, India.The Times of India reports that according to the sub-inspector, Ajmer Singh, both accused women identified as Hope and Lisa were arrested from GT road, Khanna on Wednesday, when they alighted from a vehicle.'The women alighted from a vehicle and were walking towards Gobindgarh, when the police team stopped them. On frisking, the police recovered 400g heroin from Hope and 300g heroin from Lisa' the report
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There Is Nothing Like 'Leaders Of Tomorrow,' It Is Now ' Obasanjo Urges Nigerian Youths To Take Over Government
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Olusegun ObasanjoFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigerian youths not to abandon the country to 'the old generation of leaders.'Obasanjo asked the youths to hold their future in their hands with a firm belief that 'today is our day', as against the famous clich that youths are the leaders of tomorrow, saying the tomorrow may never come.Olusegun ObasanjoGetty ImagesHe claimed some corrupt leaders would destroy the so-called tomorrow if the younger generation failed
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Suspected Terrorists Murder Adamawa PDP Chieftain, Injure Son
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Suspected terrorists have shot dead a Local Government Councillor, Ishaya Bakano, in Adamawa State, SaharaReporters has learnt.It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the residence of Bakano, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, at Bannga in the Song Local Government Area in the early hours of Saturday and forcibly took him, killed him and dumped his body on the outskirts of the town.They also shot his son, but he survived the attack and is currently being treated at the Song Cottage hos
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Gunmen In Military Uniform Kill PDP Chieftain In Bayelsa
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
IllustrationOdeinyefa Ogbolosingha, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has been shot and killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in his residence.SaharaReporters learnt that the gumen, dressed in military camouflage, shot dead the deceased in his house along Edepie-Imiringi road in the state capital at about 2pm on Friday.IllustrationWhen contacted, the spokesman of the state Police Command, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the development, stated "Police operatives res
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Court Refuses To Accept Governor Umahi As Senatorial Candidate In 2023 Elections, Orders Fresh Poll
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Governor Dave UmahiA Federal High Court in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, has thrown out a suit filed by the governor of the state, Dave Umahi, asking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise him as an All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate.In its ruling delivered on Friday, the court recognised Ann Agom-Eze, who came second in the May 28 senatorial primary for Ebonyi South.Governor Dave UmahiChannels TVAccording to the News Agency of Nigeria, the cou
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Ukraine Invasion: European Union To Replace Gas From Russia With Nigeria's
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Nigeria may start supplying more gas to the European Union (EU) as the Russia-Ukraine war which started in February 2022 lingers.The EU Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) made the disclosure.The Deputy Director-General, Department for (Energy), European Commission, Matthew Baldwin, confirmed this to newsmen in Abuja, Daily Post reports.Baldwin is in Nigeria to meet government officials and private sector players, including key stakeholders in the energy
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Local Councils Ask Court To Jail Minister Of Interior, Aregbesola Over Marriage Registry Tussle
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Rauf AregbesolaThe Federal High Court in Lagos State has granted an ex parte application authorising commencement of committal proceedings against the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.The plaintiffs, through their lawyer, Roger Adedimeji, are seeking an order to jail the minister for the alleged disobedience to a December 8, 2021 court judgment, restraining the Ministry of Interior from further operating the Federal Marriage Registry, Imo State and others.Rauf AregbesolaThe lawyer told the
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Nigerian Government Paid Us N60million Ransom To Free Zamfara Schoolgirls; We Spent It To Acquire More Guns ' Bandits' Leader
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
One of the notorious bandits' leaders who carried out the abduction of nearly 300 schoolgirls at the Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe town in Zamfara State in February 2021 have revealed that the Nigerian government coughed up N60million cash before they (the bandits) freed the girls.The bandits' leader in an interview with BBC Africa Eye, when asked what they did with the money, simply stated that they used the money to acquire more rifles and other deadly weapons for subs
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Nigerian Police Set To Prosecute Corps Member Who Was Harassed By Personnel In Lagos
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command, in a twist of events, has ordered the prosecution of a corps member, David Ogunnusi who, along with his brother, was harassed by policemen from the Ikorodu division, recently.The command's spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed this in a statement on Friday.He said it was one of the decisions reached following an investigation of a viral video showing the unprofessional conduct by three policemen against the 24-year-old Ogunnusi.In a stra
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Residents Abandon Homes As Terrorists Abduct Eight Farmers, Nursing Mother, Baby In Niger State
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
No fewer than nine people, including a nursing mother and her less than one-year-old baby, have been abducted in Kuchi community of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.Although no life was lost in the attack, dozens of people have fled their homes to Sarkin-Pawa, the headquarters of Munya Local Government, as well as Gwada displaced persons' camp in Shiroro Local Government Area and Minna, the statecapital.The Police Public Relations Officer, Niger State command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, w
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Nigerian Doctor Alleged To Plot With Senator Ekeremadu, Wife For Organ Harvesting Charged To Court
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A Nigerian doctor named Obinna Obeta, residing in the United Kingdom has been accused of plotting with former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, to traffic a homeless man into the UK to harvest a kidney for their daughter.Obeta, 50, appeared before the Bexley Magistrate court and was charged under the Modern Slavery Act with arranging the travel of a 21-year-old man with a view to him being exploited between August last year and this MayAccording to Daily Mail report
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International Working Group On Arbitrary Detention Condemns Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest, Extradition, Asks Nigeria, Kenya To Take Appropriate Action
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
An international Working Group has declared the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as unlawful and an infringement on his international human rights.The Working Group on arbitrary detention, under the United Nation Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR), disclosed this in a statement published on its website.The group comprises scholars and experts who specialise in human rights issues and related laws.Kanu is facing terrorism charges in Nigeria before Justice Bi
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Secret Police, DSS Report Can't Stop Nationwide Protests Over Lecturers' Strike ' Nigeria Labour Congress Warns Buhari Regime
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Joint Action Committee, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Allied Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, have said their planned protest in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities will hold as planned.The labour unions said they were not aware of any security report by the Department of State Services that advised against the rally, insisting that their protest in solidarity with ASUU ov
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Court Hears Bail Application For Delta Take-It-Back Coordinator, Aghogho, Illegally Detained, Refuses State Government's Moves To Take Over Case
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A Federal High Court in Warri has heard the bail application of the Delta State Take-It-Back Coordinator, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, who was illegally detained and remanded in prison.SaharaReporters had on June 1 reported that Justice Okon Abang fixed the hearing for July 21, 2022.The lawyers supported by Legal Aid, Citizens Gravel Foundation for Social Justice had filed the bail application for the release of the activist, Aghogho.The case was listed as No 16 on the cause list.Aghogho was represent
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Lawyer Petitions Nigerian Army Over Alleged Threat by Brigadier General To Kill Elegushi, Other Lagos Landlords
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A lawyer, M. A. Omotayo, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Farouk Yahaya, to investigate Brig Gen Y.O Zubair of the Nigerian Army Signal Base, Apapa, Lagos State, for threatening the life of her client, Chief Elegushi Ifasegun over a landed property which the court had decided.Omotayo said that despite various court judgements up to the Supreme Court which ruled in favour of Chief Elegushi Ifasegun and his family over the ownership of a land at Itedo, in the Eti Osa Local Governmen
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Court Declares Invasion of Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer's House Illegal, Awards N100milliom Against Nigerian Army, DSS
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State has declared the invasion of the residence of Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, by the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian police as illegal and unconstitutional.The court also awarded the sum of N100million aggravated damages against the security agencies involved in the invasion.Recall that four persons including two members of the Indigen
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Alleged N109billion Fraud: Court Remands Suspended Accountant-General, Ahmed Idris, Others, Adjourns To July 27
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, has ordered the remand of the former Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, and three others over 14 charges of N109billion fraud.Justice O A. Adeyemi-Ajayi who gave the ruling on Friday adjourned till July 27.Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) docked Idris alongside three others, Godfrey Oluseg
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BREAKING: US Jury Finds Former Trump Adviser, Steve Bannon Guilty Of Contempt For Defying Congress Invitation, Faces 30 Days Minimum In Jail
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
A federal jury has found former adviser to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol Building.The conviction is a victory for the House January 6 select committee as it continues to seek the cooperation of reluctant witnesses in its historic investigation. It is also a victory for the Justice Department, which is under intense scrutiny for its approach to matters related to
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Nigerian Police Release Peoples Gazette's Journalists, Arrested Over Story On Ex-Army Chief, Buratai
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Two staff members of the Peoples Gazette, who were held by the police in Abuja on Friday, have been released.According to the newspaper, John Adenekan, assistant managing editor, and Grace Oke, an administration department personnel, were released on Friday evening.The duo were arrested following a raid of the paper's head office in Utako District.The incident, which occurred at 12:35pm, had sparked nationwide outrage and condemnation, with many Nigerians immediately reading it as foibles o
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Governor Soludo Says Eight Persons Arrested For Killing, Beheading Anambra Lawmaker
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Friday revealed that eight persons were arrested in connection with the murder of the late state lawmaker, Okey Okoye.SaharaReporters had reported that Okoye who was representing Governor Soludo in the State Assembly was kidnapped alongside his personal assistant, Cyril Chiegboka in May 2022.Speaking during the burial of the late Okoye, who represented Aguata State constituency on Friday in his home town, Isuofia, Soludo vowed that he would not rest u
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Osun Woman Who Burnt Husband To Death Over Alleged Infidelity Commits Suicide
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Ifeoluwa, the wife of an Egypt-based Nigerian, named Bolu Bamidele, who set her husband ablaze last Tuesday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, for having a child out of wedlock, has committed suicide by poisoning herself.SaharaReporters had reported that Bamidele died after he was allegedly set ablaze by his wife, Ifeoluwa, over allegations of having an extramarital affair.Bamidele, popularly known as Teebam, was said to have returned to Osogbo, the capital of Osun State from Cairo, Egypt, to gi
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We Are Investigating Peoples Gazette Over Petition Involving Ex-Army Chief, Buratai ' Nigerian Police
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
File PhotoThe Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory Command, has denied raiding the head office of Peoples Gazette newspaper.Policemen had on Friday allegedly raided the head office of the newspaper in Abuja and arrested one of its editors, journalists, and staff members.File PhotoJohn Adenekan, an assistant managing editor, was taken away at about 12:35pm by five armed police officers who broke into the paper's office opposite NNPC Quarters in Utako.The officers later returned to
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Nigerian Airline, Ibom Air Announces Flight Disruption Over Fuel Scarcity
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
The management of Akwa Ibom airline, Ibom Air, has announced disruption of its flights because of the aviation fuel scarcity.This was made known in a statement released on Friday and signed by its General Manager of Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette.Essienette in the statement made available to SaharaReporters said, 'Dear valued customer, this is to bring to your notice that the growing unavailability of aviation fuel has greatly impacted on our operations, leading to flight d
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Osun Election: My Defeat Is Temporary Setback ' Governor Oyetola Replies PDP
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Governor Gboyega OyetolaThe Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, on Friday, said the defeat suffered by the All Progressives Congress at the July 16 governorship election to the opposition party, People Democratic Party (PDP) was a temporary setback.Oyetola mentioned this at a meeting held at the Osun Government House, Osogbo, and attended by many political appointees and party leaders.Governor Gboyega OyetolaHe noted that his loss was a test from God.The governor urged his party members to ret
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Governor Bello Matawalle: Paying More Than Lips Service To RUGA, By Deyemi Saka
Sat, 23 Jul 2022
When President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration came up with "The Ruga policy" which was aimed at resolving the conflict between nomadic Fulani herdsmen and sedentary farmers, it was widely condemned and rejected by most state governors and many Nigerians, but a governor went straight to business as his state was badly affected by the crisis. Governor Bello Muhammed Matawalle bought the argument of the Federal Government that this policy will bring about lasting peace.During my visi
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Imo State Residents Knock Governor Uzodinma Over Continued Closure Of National Industrial Court
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Hope UzodinmaSome residents of Imo State have berated the governor, Hope Uzodinma over continued closure of the Owerri division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN).The President of the court, Justice Benedict Kanyip had on June 4 ordered the closure the court in Owerri following an attack and abduction of four staff of NICN allegedly by officials of the Imo State Government.Hope UzodinmaThe officials were abducted while they were effecting a judgment of the court.'I have been
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There May Be Flight Disruptions In Nigeria ' Airline Operators Warn Amid Jet Fuel Scarcity
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Nigerian airlines, under the umbrella of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have announced that there will be major disruptions of flights in the country due to scarcity of aviation fuel known as JET-A1.This was made known on Friday in a statement by the spokesperson of AON, Obiora Okonkwo.This is also coming amid an acute hike in the official pump price of petrol and a threat by the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals to shut down airports across the country in a solidarity
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Nigeria: Cataclysmic Collapse By Fulani Jihad Or Safe Landing By NINAS Plan' By Ndidi Uwechue
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Let us hear it from Jubilee Campaign, an internationally acclaimed human rights and genocide evaluation non-profit organisation that holds consultative status at the United Nations, from their November 2020 Report titled, 'Nigeria - This GenocideisLoading: Finding Reasonable Basis to Believe Crimes Against Humanity Occurred ' Report To The International Criminal Court', as summarized by Genocide Watch:'The report counters the farmer-herder clashes narrative that has been used
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Of Unknown Soldiers, Gunmen, And Bishops By Achike Chude
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The great man, the Abami Eda himself, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti (God bless his soul), got it right, as he almost always did when talking about the myriads of our country's socio-economic issues.At the height of his lamentations following the death of his mother at the hands of Nigerian soldiers who, in their distorted perversion had killed the old woman by simply chucking her out of the second-floor window of Fela's Kalakuta Republic, Fela had pointed the fingers at the culprits.Fel
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EXCLUSIVE: How Akwa Ibom Governor's Stooge, Eno Tendered Testimonial With 'Wrong Name' In Court As Petitioner Submits Forensic Evidence
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
More incriminating evidences have emerged against the Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel's stooge, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Umo Eno, in his ongoing legal battle over certificate forgery at the Federal High Court, Uyo.Eno was dragged to court by Akan Okon, a contestant in the May 25 PDP governorship primary, over allegations that he is parading forged WAEC certificate in his bid to actualise his governorship ambition.Okon also joined the PDP and the Ind
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Tinubu Has Added 'Hiring Fake Bishops' To His Existing Scandals Of Perjury, Controversial Certificates ' PDP Party Knocks APC Presidential Candidate
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress' (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for 'hiring fake Bishops' to attend the unveiling of former Borno governor, Kashim Shettima as his running mate.SaharaReporters had reported that following the criticisms that trailed the Muslim/Muslim ticket of Tinubu, the APC leader's camp hired some Christians bishops to attend the formal unveiling of his Vice Presidential candid
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Electoral Body, INEC To Replace Governor Okowa's Stooge, Oborevwori With David Edevbie As Governorship Candidate
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over the judgment by Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the election of Sheriff Oborevwori said to be Governor Ifeanyi Okowa's stooge as the party's governorship candidate in Delta State.The court had nullified the election of Oborevwori after David Edevbie, who scored the second highest votes in the PDP's governorship primary election, approached the cou
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Edo PDP Crisis: Electoral Body, INEC Bows To Court, Recognises List Of Candidates From Dan Orbih's Faction
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to the Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State, insisting that it only recognised the list of candidates produced at the primary election held by the Dan Orbih's faction in May.Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court 5, Abuja, had in earlier judgment in the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/808/2022 issued an order directing INEC to only accept and recognise the candidates that emerged from the Dan Orbih faction on May 18.Recall that Iham
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Investigate Gruesome Killing Of 14 Youths; Their Blood Crying To Heaven ' Catholic Archbishop Tells Imo State Government
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri, Catholic Archdiocesan, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, has condemned the massacre of 14 youths who were wedding guests in Awomama, Oru West Local Government of Imo State by gunmen suspected to operatives of the South East Ebubeagu Security outfit.SaharaReporters had reported that the unprovoked killing of the 14 young men from Otulu community and other places that came for traditional marriage in Awomama has continued to generate outrage across the country.While e
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Recent Anambra, Osun Elections Showed That Nigerian Government Will Make 2023 Polls Credible ' Buhari
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday claimed that the manner of the Ekiti, Osun, and Anambra governorship elections were proofs that his government was committed to a free and fair election in Nigeria."Recent elections in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun are proof of my Administration's irreversible commitment to credible and violence-free polls in Nigeria."This is also why I made sure I signed the new Electoral Act. We will always be committed to the tenets of the Rule of Law.'"
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Group Threatens To Sue Nigerian Government If It Prevents Labour Congress From Protesting Nationwide Over University Lecturers' Strike
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue the Nigerian Government if it stops the planned nationwide protest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the ongoing strike by lecturers in the public universities.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on February 24, embarked on one-month strike action but the union later announced that it would be going on an indefinite strike after the government failed to meet its demands.The lecturers' unio
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SERAP Threatens To Sue Buhari Government Over Arrest Of Peoples Gazette's Editor, Adenekan After Story On Ex-Army Chief, Buratai
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari's administration over the arrest of one of the editors of Peoples Gazette newspaper, John Adenekan.The Nigeria police raided Peoples Gazette newspaper's office in Abuja on Friday and arrested one of its editors, John Adenekan. Shortly after Adenekan's arrest, the operatives returned to arrest four more journalists.Adenekan was arrested at about 12:35 pm by five armed polic
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UPDATE: Nigerian Police Arrest Four More Journalists From Peoples Gazette Newspaper Office After Picking Up Editor Over Story On Ex-Army Chief, Buratai
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Four more journalists working with Peoples Gazette newspaper have been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.The arrests come shortly after security operatives whisked away one of the newspaper's editors, John Adenekan, during a raid on its head office in Abuja.Five armed police officers had earlier broken into the newspaper's office at Plot 1095, Umar Shuaibu Avenue, Utako.The security operatives were said to have demanded to see the Managing Editor, Samuel Ogundipe and a
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SERAP Threatens To Sue Buhari Government Over Arrest Of Peoples Gazette's Editor, Adenekan After Story On Ex-Army Chief, Buratai
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari's administration over the arrest of one of the editors of Peoples Gazette newspaper, John Adenekan.The Nigeria police raided Peoples Gazette newspaper's office in Abuja on Friday and arrested one of its editors, John Adenekan. Shortly after Adenekan's arrest, the operatives returned to arrest four more journalists.Adenekan was arrested at about 12:35 pm by five armed polic
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I Assume I Have Support Of My Former Boss, Obasanjo For 2023 Presidency ' Atiku
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that he is not sure but he assumes that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is in support of his presidential ambition.Atiku, who made the assertion during an exclusive interview with Arise TV on Friday morning, which was monitored by SaharaReporters, said he has been talking with his former boss but has not visited him after his emergence as the PDP presidential candidate.The PDP pres
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu Supported Yar'Adua To Emerge President In 2007 When I Rejected His Offer To Be My Running Mate ' Atiku
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that he rejected Bola Tinubu's request to be his presidential running mate in 2007 on the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) because of Muslim-Muslim ticket.Atiku, while speaking during an exclusive interview with Arise TV on Friday morning said that Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket has been the main cause of his 'fundamental disagreement' with the ruling All Progressives Congress
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Roof Collapsed On Top Of Woman Who Just Had A Baby' ' Residents Of Enugu Community Lament State Of Dilapidated Health Centre Where Women Fear to Deliver Babies
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Mrs. Dorathy Onyia is a 39-year-old mother of three, a native of Obeleagu Umana in the Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State.Onyia, who is eight months pregnant, is afraid to deliver her baby in the Community Health Centre located in the centre of the town for fear of losing her baby or even her life or both. Though she lives less than five poles away from the health facility, she prefers to travel more than 30 kilometres to access healthcare.The reason is obvious, the health centre in Obe
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You're Known For Running Away, Abandoning Nigerians Since 1992 That You've Been Losing Presidential Elections ' Sowore Replies Atiku
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has again come hard on former Nigerian Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.Atiku had during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, claimed Sowore doesn't know anything about the country, alleging that he stays abroad and comes to Nigeria every four years to run for elective post.Responding via a post on his Twitter account,
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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Invade Peoples Gazette Office In Abuja, Arrest Editor Over Story On Ex-Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Nigeria police have raided Peoples Gazette newspaper head office in Abuja, and arrested one of its editors, John Adenekan.Adenekan was arrested at about 12:35 pm on Friday by five armed police officers who broke into the newspaper's office at Plot 1095, Umar Shuaibu Avenue, Utako.The security operatives were said to have demanded to see the Managing Editor, Samuel Ogundipe and a reporter Adefemola Akintade who wrote a report on former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retd.).&#
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We Consider Boko Haram Terrorists As 'Government Boys' As Our Superiors Said Our Duty Is To Catch, Not Harm Them' ' Nigerian Soldier In North-East
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.One of the Nigerian soldiers fighting in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast has expressed sadness over the recent attack on Kuje prison, during which hundreds of inmates including Boko Haram terrorists escaped.IS fighters have claimed the June 5 attack on Kuje prison in Abuja. The terrorist group attacked the prison facility with explosives, killing some people and freeing many Boko Haram terrorists.File photo used to illustrate story.B
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Nigerian Police Kill Suspected Kidnappers Of Arthur Jarvis University Student, Rescue Victim
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Operatives of the Cross River State Police Command on Thursday rescued the kidnapped student of the Arthur Jarvis University and killed some of the suspects.The student was kidnapped on Tuesday when kidnappers operating from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State invaded the school. The management of the school shut down the institution indefinitely after the incident.But Vanguard reported that a crack team of policemen carried out a covert operation based on the directives of the Cro
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Nigerian Bar Association Seeks Prosecution Of Senior Lawyer, Wole Olanipekun, Partners Over His Firm's Attempt To Steal Ex-Petroleum Minister, Ajumogobia's Client
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has sought the advice of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) on whether to prosecute the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) over alleged professional misconduct.Adekunbi Ogunde, a partner in the law firm of Olanipekun had sent an email to SAIPEM Contracting Nigeria Ltd, one of the clients of Henry Ajumogobia, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, soliciting a brief.The Rivers State Government had preferred charges against th
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Ex-Naval Chief Writes Buhari Over Alleged Victimisation, Injustice Faced For Exposing Fraud, Corrupt Practices Of Former Chief Of Naval Staff, Ekwe Ibas
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ekwe IbasA retired naval officer, Emmanuel Ekpe Owen has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the victimisation and injustice allegedly going on in the Nigerian Naval Force.In the letter, the ex-naval chief alleged that he was repeatedly victimised by the former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ekwe Ibas for more than 20 years and that the present naval authority continued with the victimization in conju
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Nigerian Court Adjourns First Bank's Case On 10th Annual General Meeting To November, Order Stopping Implementation Of Decisions At Conference Subsists
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
First Bank NigeriaThe Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Friday, July 22, 2022, adjourned the case filed against First Bank Holdings Plc and its directors to November 30, 2022, for hearing.SaharaReporters earlier reported that the court in the interim restrained First Bank Nigeria Holdings Plc, from implementing the decisions reached at its recently held 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM).First Bank NigeriaLogoSpecifically, Justice Akintayo Aluko who presided over the court, gave the order,
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Alleged N109Billion Fraud: High Court Remands Suspended Nigerian Accountant-General, Idris In Kuje Prison
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja has ordered that the suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme gave the order on Friday.He adjourned the hearing on the bail application to Wednesday, July 27.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had arraigned Idris alongside three others on 14 co
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Peter Obi's Labour Party Has No Structure To Win 2023 Presidential Election, Claimed To Have 1 Million Votes On Social Media For Osun Gov Election 'Atiku
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has said that the Labour Party lacks the structure required to win the 2023 presidential election in the country.Peter Obi, who was Atiku's running mate in the 2019 presidential election is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the next election.According to Atiku during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, which was monitored by SaharaReporters, although the Labour Party claims to have over 1 million vot
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Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory To Spend N30 Billion To Rehabilitate National Assembly Complex ' Minister
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Federal Capital Territory Administration would spend N30.222 billion in the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Assembly Complex, the Minister, Malam Musa Bello had said.Bello disclosed this on Thursday when the Senate Committee on FCT carried out an oversight visit to various project sites being constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) in Abuja, according to Daily Post.He disclosed that the cost of approval of the rehabilitation work by President Muhammadu Buhar
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Commander, Two Others Killed As Bandits Clash With Ansaru Terrorist Group In President Buhari's Home State
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
A clash between some bandits and a splinter Boko Haram sect, the Ansaru terror group, has led to the death of three people.The incident occurred on Thursday in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.The bandits, led by one Bauche were said to have stormed Damari Forest in the local government area and opened fire on the terrorists.The clash between the two terror groups which lasted for several hours led to the death of three persons including an Ansaru sect top commander identified a
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I Too Remember (Going Down Memory Lane With Oladipupo Adamolekun At 80), By Niyi Osundare
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
I remember: when I got to Christ's School in January 1967 for the Higher School Certificate course, his name was already riding the wind as a prominent member of that pantheon of exceptional old students who departed Agidimo Hill but left their lofty names behind. He was believed to be so versed in Latin that he could quote Cicero in his sleep. They said his genius followed him from Oyemekun Grammar School, his first alma mater, and that for years, he and this genius had been inalienable co
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Nigerian Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Others To Know Fate Friday
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will today (Friday) deliver judgement in the case of suspected Taraba State kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu, popularly known as Wadume and others charged with conspiracy and kidnapping.Justice Nyako had adjourned the case for judgment after the prosecution and defence counsel adopted their final written addresses.The police on February 3, 2020, originally filed 16 counts of terrorism, murder, kidnapping and illegal arms running against W
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PDP Crisis: Atiku Asked Me To Pacify Governor Wike; Our Party Needs His Support, Says Ortom
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is making efforts to resolve its internal crisis before the 2023 general elections.Ortom disclosed this while featuring on an Arise TV programme on Thursday, adding that the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar reached out to him to pacify Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.Nyesom has reportedly been unhappy with the manner by which he lost the presidential primaries of the PDP to Atiku and for being sidelin
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Anambra Vigilante Leader, Three Others Arrested For Kidnapping People For Ransom
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
A leader in the Anambra State vigilante group and three others have reportedly been arrested for their alleged involvement in kidnapping in the state.According to sources, four AK-47 rifles, which were said to have buried in the backyard of the vigilante leader, were recovered by the police.Police sources told The Nation that the suspect had been involved in the abduction of people in his area.The suspect whose name has not been disclosed was reportedly arrested on Tuesday, along with three memb
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Teachers Unlawfully Sacked In Bayelsa Beg Governor Diri To Obey Court Order, Reinstate Them
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Duoye DiriOver 350 secondary school teachers who were unlawfully sacked in Bayelsa state by former governor Seriake Dickson in 2012 have cried out to the state governor, Douye Diri to obey the National Industrial Court rulings which had ordered the immediate reinstatement of the affected teachers and payment of their backlog of salaries.Dickson upon assumption of office in 2012 embarked on civil servants biometrics verification exercise which led to the sacking, demotion and suspension of many c
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Nigerian Police Bust Fake Corporate Affairs Commission Registration Centre In Lagos, Arrest Five Suspects
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force says it has uncovered a fake Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) centre on Jobi Fele Way, Alausa Business District, Alausa, Ikeja.A statement on Thursday, by the Command's spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said five suspects were arrested.Hundeyin said the syndicate behind the centre had swindled hundreds of people through fake CAC registrations.He said that the centre was uncovered by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Comm
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Governor Bello Matawalle: Paying More Than Lips Service To RUGA, By Deyemi Saka
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
When President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration came up with "The Ruga policy" which was aimed at resolving the conflict between nomadic Fulani herdsmen and sedentary farmers, it was widely condemned and rejected by most state governors and many Nigerians, but a governor went straight to business as his state was badly affected by the crisis. Governor Bello Muhammed Matawalle bought the argument of the Federal Government that this policy will bring about lasting peace.During my visi
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Osun Election: You Are Selfish, Desperate Leaders ' Edwin Clark Knocks APC Chairman, Adamu For Rejecting Poll Results
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Elder statesman and leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, Pa Edwin Clark, has tackled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Adamu and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje over their comments on the outcome of the Osun State governorship election.He described Adamu and Ganduje as 'ruthless and selfish politicians' who placed themselves and the ruling APC above national interest.Clark in a statement on Thursday was reacting to the
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Niger Delta Youth Council Kicks Against Water Resources Bill, Insists It's An Attempt By Buhari Regime To Grab Their Land, Water Resources
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) has vehemently opposed the proposed Water Resources Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as an attempt by the Nigerian government to appropriate their lands and water resources in flagrant disregard to existing laws.The group made this known in a statement signed by Engr. Jator Abido, NDYC National Coordinator and its National Secretary, Comrade Kede Michael, which was obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday."We make bold to state t
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Human Rights Groups Back Nigeria Labour Congress' Protest Over Lingering University Lecturers, ASUU Strike
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Civil groups, International Solidarity for Peace and Human Rights Initiative, as well as the Coalition of Civil Society, Workers and Human Rights Defenders, have commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on its plan to stage a nationwide protest over continued closure of tertiary institutions in the country.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike for five months over the failure of the Nigerian government to honour an agreement on issues bordering on funding universi
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Residents Of Lagos State Free Trade Zone Tackle Commissioner, Lola Akande Over Land Racketeering
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Residents of displaced communities in Parcel B and Free Trade Zone in Lagos State have asked Mrs Lola Akande, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperative to show evidence that the representatives of the families engaged the services of Barrister Lanre Ogunlesi (SAN) as their lawyer to represent them in a protracted land dispute.SaharaReporters had earlier published a letter from the communities to Ogunlesi to stop parading himself as their lawyer in the ongoing land c
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How Suspended Accountant-General, Ahmed Idris Got N15billion bribe To Manipulate Payment To Oil-Producing States ' Anti-graft Agency, EFCC
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The suspended Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, received N15 billion bribe to fast track 13% derivation funds to oil-producing states, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The 13% derivation fund is a benefit-sharing system that helps communities get funds meant for development.The fund comes from the federation revenue to oil-producing communities through the state governments as enshrined in section 162, sub-section 2 of the Nigerian constitut
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We Hand You Over To Igbo Deities For Prosecution ' Ohanaeze Knocks Governor Uzodinma Over Killing Of Imo Youths
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
Hope UzodinmaHope UzodinmaThe South-East socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has described as a sacrilege, an attempt by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to cover up the killing of 14 wedding guests in the Otulu area of the state on Sunday by operatives of the state-owned Security Network codenamed Ebubeagu.The group which condemned the killing of the 14 young men in strongest terms said that everyone who was involved in any attempt to cover up the crime would never escape the la
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Terrorists Kill Four Mobile Policemen, Three Others In President Buhari's Home State
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
File photo used to illustrate story.Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed four mobile policemen and three civilians at Gatikawa community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday evening.File photo used to illustrate story.The policemen stationed at a checkpoint in the community were on special duty from Kano State Command.Katsina, despite being the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari, has witnessed sporadic attack
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US Congress Passes Contraception Protection Bill Into Law Amid Abortion Rights' Controversy
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The United States' Congress passed a bill on Thursday to safeguard access to contraceptives, less than a month after the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the bench should overturn the landmark case protecting forms of birth control.The legislation, titled the Right to Contraception Act, passed in a 228-195 vote.Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure, and two Republicans voted present.This was also announced by a member of the Democratic Party, Ilhan Abdul
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Stop Pretending, You Once Served As Ex-President Jonathan's Adviser'Sowore Knocks Peter Obi For Expressing Surprise At Government Failure In Electricity Provision
Fri, 22 Jul 2022
The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Thursday knocked his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi for expressing surprise at the incessant collapse of the country's national grid.Nigeria's power grid collapsed again on Wednesday, as it crashed from the 3,921.8 megawatts generated at 6am to as low as 50MW around 12.23pm, causing a widespread blackout across the country.Industry figures obtained from the Federal Ministry of Power in Abuja showed that p
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Court Fixes September 26 For Human Rights' Suit Filed Against Attorney-General, Malami, Secret Police DSS, Comptroller Of Prisons, Over Illegal Detention
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
A Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, on Thursday ordered substituted service on the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and two others in a case of alleged violation of human rights, involving unlawful detention.The two other entities are; the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Comptroller General of Nigeria Correctional Services.Justice Abdul-aziz Anka of the Federal High Court Yola, granted the order in response to an application filed o
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Russian Government Clears Air On Putin's Health Condition
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
The Russian government has dispelled rumours about the wellbeing of its President, Vladimir Putin.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on Thursday, stated that the Russian leader is in good health contrary to the speculations of ill-health, RT reported.Peskov said, 'Ukrainian, US, and British would-be media professionals have been spreading bogus stories about the president's health condition in recent months. This is all hoax."Peskov also addressed the fact that the president apologi
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IPOB Places N2million Bounty On Ebube Agu Commander In Imo State Over Alleged Killing Of 14 Youths
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
A N2million ransom has been reportedly placed on the leader of Ebube-Agu militia who allegedly led his men to kill 14 Otulu and Awo-Mmamma youths, who were returning from a traditional wedding of their friend last week in Imo State.The Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) who placed the offer made this known in a statement signed by the media and publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on Thursday.He asserted that the government's version of the story that the victims were members of IPOB and Eas
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Fintech Owned By Nigerians, Ping Express Denies $160 Million Money Laundering Claims
Thu, 21 Jul 2022
Ping Express, a financial technology company owned by two Nigerians in the United States, has debunked claims that its executives were involved in $160 million fraud.The company denied the claims in a statement released sent to SaharaReporters.It said the Texas-based company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anslem Oshionebo, 45, and its co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Opeyemi Odeyale, 43, both pleaded guilty intentionally over the conduct of the court proceedings.'Ping Ex
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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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