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Solid and smart Bayern Munich hold Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool (UK), Feb. 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Bayern Munich showed all their UEFA Champions League experience and quality organisation as they…
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Wasteful Barca held to goalless draw at defiant Olympique Lyon
Lyon (France), Feb. 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) FC Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their…
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Buhari presides over security meeting;130 not 66 killed in Kajuru – El-rufai; PDP, protector of ballot box snatchers – presidency; No, plot is to scare off PDP voters, agents for APC thugs to operate – Secondus
Abuja, Feb. 19, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has, Tuesday, presided over a meeting with Nigeria’s security chiefs and the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, 3 others set to determine winners of Oscar 2019
By Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Feb. 19, 2019 Four top Nigerian celebrities – Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Wunmi Mosaku, Femi Odugbemi and Ngozi…
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Thieves take over Borno Government House
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri The Borno State Government House, Maiduguri, has turned into a den of thieves and burglars who…
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Despite polls shift, Nigerians will vote out Buhari on February 23, says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that despite the postponement of the general elections, which he said was…
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Postponement: Election Observation Missions still in the country — EU
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Feb. 18, 2019 The European Union, EU, said on Monday that none of its Election Observation…
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Elections shift: Plans to unseat Goje concretize as six parties support PDP opponent
The Media and Publicity Committee chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organization in Gombe state, Alhaji Dahiru Hassann…
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Elections: INEC reverses decision, says political parties can resume campaigns
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 18, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reversed its earlier decision as it…
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Presidential Committee dismisses Manager for allegedly exposing diversion of relief materials in North-East
The Presidential Committee on North-East (PCNI) has sacked its Borno Manager, Mr. Kyari Pindar Mshelia, over an allegation that…
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Business and Economy
Election shift: Nigeria equity market loses N196 bn in one day;
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Feb. 18, 2019 The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday reacted negatively to the sudden election…
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INEC speaks on alleged thumb printed ballot papers in Gov Yahaya Bello’s house
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has reacted to reports that ballot papers meant for Kogi Central Senatorial district were…
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Africa
Elections: Johnson-Sirleaf departs Nigeria, returns Thursday
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Feb. 18, 2019 The ECOWAS Head of Election Observer Mission, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on…
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Local
Buhari is inciting military, Police against Nigerians- Secondus …..Says top APC leaders now licensed to brutalize the people.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said that President Muhammadu Buhari in his…
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Buhari reads riot act to political thugs, ballot box snatchers; Urges APC agents to protect party’s interest
Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 18, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that any politician that decides to sponsor political thugs…
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Real Madrid suffer shock home defeat to Girona, title bid now derailed
Madrid, Feb. 17, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Real Madrid’s resurgent La Liga run skidded to a halt as they fell to a…
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Lead Story
Polls shift: U.S. stands with international community on Nigeria’s polls – Embassy; UK urges Nigerians to be patient, support democratic process
By Isaac Aregbesola/Temitope Ponle Abuja, Feb. 16, 2019 The U.S. fully supports the decision of the heads of ECOWAS and…
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Faith
Polls shift: Remain alert – Catholic Archbishop of Lagos urges electorate; Rights group urges Nigerians to be ready to vote on Feb. 23
By Clara Egbogota/ Yemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 16, 2019 The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has urged…
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Polls shift: Gov. Wike calls on International Community to continue to pressure FG for credible polls
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the International Community to continue to mount pressure on the All…
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Poll Shift: Obi appeals for continuation of PVC collection
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Costs of elections shift: Billions of Naira lost- NACCIMA; It’ll affect credit rating, portfolio investments- Economist; Students preparing for WAEC, other exams affected – NUT; It can trigger anxiety, mental health disorders – Psychiatrist, LASU VC
By NAN Reporters Feb. 16, 2019 Nigerians have been counting the costs of the postponement of the general elections earlier…
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Postponement: Nigerians’ll punish Buhari govt for incompetence, lack of capacity, foresight, Says Saraki
Senate President and Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said…
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Lead Story
Election postponement: I’m deeply disappointed – Buhari; No, you’re shedding crocodile tears – PDP Chairman, Says the will of the people will prevail
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep disappointment over the postponement of the general elections of Nigeria, but the Chairman of…
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Local
Elections: Foundation launches Election Security Support Centre; Military assures of neutrality; ECOWAS deploys 200 observers
By Diana Omueza/Angela Atabo/Johnson Eyiangho/ Temitope Ponle Cleen foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has launched its Election Security Support Centre…
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INEC confirms shift in presidential election by one week; Governorship poll now 9 March PDP rejects postponement; Says it’s Buhari’s agenda to cling on to power; Calls on INEC Chairman to resign immediately
Abuja, 16 February, 2018 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has decided to shift Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections…
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