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Arms Deal: Jonathan’s govt cost Nigeria lots of money, lives – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has shared with members of the House of Representatives the shocking discovery by his government that billions…

Work with me in nation building, Buhari tells Reps

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged the legislature to collaborate with the executive arm of government to secure the country…

My story and involvement in Dasuki’s arms deal – Okonjo-Iweala

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…says level of persecution and harassment unprecedented, signals danger of fighting corruption Former minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has…

Buhari releases N407b payment to oil importers

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Nigeria’s government has agreed the immediate payment of 407 billion naira ($2.1 billion) owed to fuel importers under a subsidy…

Lagos shuts 53 churches, mosques, hotels

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Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has shut down 53 churches, mosques and hotels over noise pollution and environmental nuisance.…

The rich must pay more tax to sustain N18k minimum wage – Oshiomhole

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo says he would rather continue to put pressure on the rich to pay their taxes…

We will probe you, Reps tell CCT Chairman

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The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Wednesday rejected a request by Justice Danladi Umar, Chairman, Code of…

Biafra idea cannot be destroyed, says Soyinka

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Nigeria’s Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka warned the government against any harsh crackdown on pro-Biafran activists in an interview broadcast Wednesday…

Some politicians, groups strategizing to destabilize Bayelsa – PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa on Wednesday raised the alarm, alleging that some politicians and groups planned to…

APC will replace Faleke if need be, says Oyegun

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Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, says James Faleke will be replaced as deputy governor-elect should the…

We’ll recover funds stolen in arms procurement – EFCC boss

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Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has said that the Commission will leave no stone…

Displaced Nigerians will return home next year, says Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday in Abuja that the return of persons displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency to…

Lagos bans open procession, fireworks during yuletide

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…counsels residents against false alarm The Lagos State Government on Wednesday warned residents to desist from holding open processions during…

Nigeria beats Senegal 1-0, qualifies for Olympics

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Nigeria has reached the finals of the U-23 African Nations Cup, after beating Senegal with a penalty scored in the…

Entertainment company issues N3.32m dud cheque to LIRS

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Mrs Ajibike Oshodi-Sholola, the Head, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), on Wednesday said a company in the entertainment industry…

Lawmaker condemns senate’s bid to cripple social media

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Eromosele Ebhomele The representative of Epe Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Segun Olulade, on Wednesday described…

Okowa inaugurates 6 Governing Councils, 5 Boards

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Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has inaugurated six Governing Councils, five boards and charged chairmen and…

Man jailed for life for selling marijuana, another bags 25 years for cocaine

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Akin Kuponiyi A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Wednesday sentenced a 32-year-old man Aluagwu Lawrence to life…

Boko Haram’s safe havens, weapons flow, recruitment must be disrupted – US

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The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Samantha Power, on Wednesday said that Nigeria urgently needs to…

How we uncovered fraud in pensions payment —Oshiomhole

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has revealed how the state government uncovered fraud in pension administration in the state,…

Nigeria accounts for 10% of global maternal deaths — Consultant

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A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Sylvanus Okogbenin, on Wednesday said Nigeria accounted for 10 per cent of global maternal…

Police probe death of women found in Ikorodu canal

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The Lagos State Police Command says it is investigating the circumstances leading to the death of six women whose corpses…

Dokpesi to remain in EFCC custody

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Justice Gabriel Kolawole has ordered that Raymond Dokpesi be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of his bail application…

Nigeria Immigration Service raises alarm over influx of foreigners into Rivers

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Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Amidst security concerns, the Nigerian Immigration Services has raised the alarm over the influx of illegal immigrants…

Kidnappers of 78-year-old woman demand N50m

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Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Kidnappers of Ma Mabel Dagomie Abiante have demanded N50 million ransom or she would be killed even…

Dokpesi arraigned at Abuja Federal High Court

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Media mogul Raymond Dokpesi has been formally arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge which…

Minister hints ransom helped free Poles from pirates in Nigeria

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Poland’s foreign minister has hinted that a ransom was paid to free five Polish seamen abducted from a cargo ship…

Police warn banger users

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Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has reminded members of the public and corporate bodies that the ban…

Gov Emmanuel to evacuate prostitutes from Uyo

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The Akwa Ibom Government has announced plans to evacuate commercial sex workers from the streets of Uyo. The Commissioner for…

We will help Benin Republic conduct credible elections in 2016, says Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will assist the Republic of Benin in conducting free and fair general elections…

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