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Group deploys what it described as coordinated attack on Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as the battle for senate minority positions hots up.

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17 Quick Facts about Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

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Insecurity: Religious, traditional rulers have key roles to play, says Buhari

''Today, insecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing Nigeria's existence. This administration has invested more resources than any other…
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Wike: When bandits hear my name as president they will run

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There is no evidence that any Ethiopians have been sent to Ukraine, nor is it clear if any ever will…
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Insecurity: State Police is now the way to go – Obasanjo 

Obasanjo made this disclosure when the leadership of the National Association of Ex-local government chairmen in Nigeria paid him a…
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Katsina APC Senator Kaita deserts Buhari, joins PDP

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JUST IN: Boko Haram invades Geidam, kills 10 hotel guests, burns school

“They took us by surprise this time around; they entered in silence without firing shots or using vehicles,” said a…
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Beast called Matthew Samuel in Jos, kills wife, disappears with phone

Matthew, showing no mercy, reportedly ripped open her stomach and cut the intestines during a disagreement last weekend.
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Workers shut Niger House of Assembly

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NAF plane crash: I am shocked beyond words – Buhari

Reacting to the death of Flight Lieutenant Abubakar Alkali and Flight Lieutenant Elijah Haruna Karatu, the President said: "I am…
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Buhari justifies pardon of Dariye, Nyame despite outrage

The two former governors were among the 159 inmates  granted presidential pardon by Buhari last week after the approval of…
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Baba noted that the untimely death of Osinachi was heart-breaking, particularly as information from sources close to the family and…
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I didn’t collect N100m from Tinubu: Ajayi slams Jandor as fraud

Jandor sacked Ajayi on Wednesday, alleging that he collected N100 million bribe from APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
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