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House of Reps’ 50 Knotty Questions For Okonjo-Iweala

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On Thursday, the Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, appeared before the House of Representatives Finance Committee, headed by Dr.Abdulmumin…

Doctors vow to continue strike

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will continue with its on-going warning strike action until more concrete efforts are…

Yoruba group urges Jonathan implement confab’s agenda

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The Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, on Friday called on President Goodluck Jonathan to faithfully implement the agenda of the…

In pictures: Afenifere leaders visit Jonathan

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Members of the Yoruba pressure group, the Afenifere visited President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja today. Governor Segun Mimiko of Ondo…

Amnesty calls on Jonathan to reject anti-gay bill

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Amnesty International on Friday urged Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan to reject a bill that would outlaw gay marriage and crackdown…

19 pregnant girls freed in latest baby factory bust

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Nigeria’s police said Friday they had raided a home in Umuahia, capital of Abia state where 19 pregnant women were…

UNN staff protest appointment of new pro-chancellor

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Administrative and academic activities were paralysed at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Friday as the workers protested the…

Boko Haram storms Bama Barracks

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Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said Boko Haram terrorists’ launched an attack on Bama Barracks, Borno in the early hours of…

Woman charged with murder of her son

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A petty trader and single parent, Titilayo Odedele has been charged with the murder of her own son at the…

Kabiru Sokoto, Christmas Day Bomber Jailed for Life

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A Nigerian Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday sentenced Kabiru Umar a.k.a Kabiru Sokoto, a Boko…

Police Commission Promotes 2 AIGs, 3 CPs

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The Nigerian Police Service Commission has announced the promotion of two Assisatnt Inspectors-General of Police, Messrs. Michael Zuokumor and Jonathan…

Gospel Singer Turns Sex Goddess

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Controversial Nigerian gospel singer, who is well known for her x-rated photographs, Caroline Sam, popularly known as Maheeda, has revealed…

Tukur Gets Governors, Reps Approval

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The Peoples Democratic Party governors and House of Representatives members have passed a vote of confidence on Alhaji Bamanga Tukur,…

Nigerian troops kill 13 Boko Haram robbers

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The Nigerian army said Thursday it had killed 13 suspected Boko Haram gunmen in a shootout near the border with…

Nigerian state outlaws begging

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Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso of the northern Nigerian state of Kano on Thursday signed the Street Begging Prohibition Bill 2013 into…

Reps want Jonathan review Oduah’s status as minister

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Simon Ateba/Aviation correspondent The Nigerian House of Representatives has endorsed the report of its House Committee on Aviation, which had…

‘Not enough evidence for Kenyatta trial’, says ICC prosecutor

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THE HAGUE, (AFP) – International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda admitted Thursday she no longer has enough evidence to try…

Ukrainian woman goes topless for the Pope

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A leader of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen bared herself near St Peter’s Square on Thursday shouting “Christmas is cancelled!”…

Kwankwaso formally joins APC

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Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso of the northern Nigerian state of Kano, has formally declared for the All progressives Congress (APC). He…

WAEC releases poor November SSCE results

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released what its official called ‘a discouraging’ result for the November/December 2013 West…

No work, no pay, Oshiomhole tells striking doctors

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JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of the southern Nigerian state of Edo Thursday reprimanded doctors for joining the ongoing nationwide…

Lagos PDP passes vote of confidence on Jonathan

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Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State chapter of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has passed vote of confidence of President Goodluck…

PDP asks Tambuwal declare vacant seats of 37 defected Reps

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is definitely not ready to allow Wednesday’s defection of 37 members in the House of…

Lagos Assembly probes council manager over alleged theft

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EROMOSELE EBHOMELE The Council Manager of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of the Lagos State, western Nigeria, Mr. Adedeko…

Okonjo Iweala: 28 percent of budget for capital expenses

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s Federal Government on Thursday presented a budget estimate of N4.6 trillion to the National Assembly for the…

Adebolajo, Adebowale found guilty of soldier’s murder

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Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, have been found guilty of the murder of British soldier, Lee Rigby. The…

Doctors Strike: LASUTH Sends Patients Home

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The management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Ikeja , Lagos, western Nigeria this morning discharged patients from…

Fashola Orders Prosecution Of Banger Importers

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Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has ordered the Attorney-General of the state to prosecute two suspected importers of fireworks…

Pastor Jailed 20 Years For Raping Pregnant, Deaf Woman

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A 38-year old pastor of the Abuakwa branch of Miracle House Ministry in the Ashanti Region, has been sentenced to…

I Will Not Deny My Letter, Iyabo Obasanjo Tells Family Members

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The first daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has refused entreaties by family members, friends and political leaders to…

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