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Saraki lauds release of 21 Chibok girls; Decries bomb blast in Maiduguri, Clashes in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Security Services, the government of Switzerland, and the International Community for the combined efforts that led to the release of the 21 Chibok schoolgirls. Senator Saraki said: “We join all Nigerians to rejoice on the return of …

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President Buhari arrives Berlin Germany on an Official Visit

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Berlin for an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. While in Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) …

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Drama as ‘Edo INEC staff” storms APC Secretariat over service rendered but not paid for

AGENE GODWIN,Benin There was a mild drama Thursday when hundreds of protesters who claimed to be Adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) in the just concluded governorship election laid siege to the All Progressives Congress, APC, secretariat on Airport road,Benin City over alleged outstanding allowances. The group, mainly …

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(Opinion) Random thoughts on Ken Nnamani Committee By Jideofor Adibe

Early this month, the Buhari government, through the Attorney- General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, inaugurated a 24-member committee on Constitution and Electoral Reform, which it called “Constitutional and Electoral Reforms Committee”. The Committee is headed by former Senate President Ken Nnamani. The AGF said he …

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ISPS Code: Amaechi assures US Coast Guards of full implementation

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Hon. Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi when he led a delegation to the United States Coasts Guard …

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President Buhari presides over FEC meeting; Travels Thursday to Germany to discuss security, humanitarian issues with German Chancellor, President

President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from October 13 to 15, 2016. In Berlin, President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of …

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