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SERAP gives Buhari govt 24 hours to withdraw gag order on reporting of terrorist attacks
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to use his…
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Cholera hits Enugu; State govt. confirms outbreak at new Artisan Market; 7 dead; 19 infected
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, July 17, 2021 Enugu State Government, has confirmed the outbreak of cholera at the new Artisan…
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Groups plan recall of South East Senators; ‘They must account for their egregious dereliction of duty’ – Anambra Professionals
Some groups in the South East geo-political zone are mobilizing to begin recall proceedings against Senators from the zone who …
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UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, warns of a ‘hurricane of humanitarian crises’
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 16, 2021 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, has warned of a “bloody surge”…
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Army buries former Provost Marshal, Gen. Ahmed with full honours
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 16, 2021 The body of Maj.-Gen. Hassan Ahmed, former Provost Marshal of the Nigeria Army…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s case goes global as British law firm submits forms to take over
….DSS says it’s legal unit will vet British High Commission, Bindmans law firm, London’s forms Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to Nnamdi…
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Soludo may go to jail; APGA ticket threatened
*Accused of perjury, corruption, false assets declaration *Allegedly bought house in London while serving as CBN Governor The Chief Magistrate…
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Senate barks: Faults NNPC over non-remittance of N3.87trn from crude oil sales in 2015
…wants N865.44bn illegal revenue deductions stopped …directs NPA to refund $37.67m, N67.5bn, N1.07bn, $2.3m, €196,257 to treasury …mandates EFCC, ICPC…
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Commit to zero hunger by 2030 – UN Deputy Sec. General, Mohammed, urges African leaders
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 13, 2021 Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable…
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Peer review good for Nigeria’s democracy – Buhari; Pledges support for united Cameroon
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja pledged that Nigeria will continue to support the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process…
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South Africa deploys soldiers amid protests against Zuma’s sentence
Cape Town, July 12, 2021 The South African government said on Monday it was deploying soldiers in two provinces immediately…
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Zuma: South Africans attack Nigerian businesses again; NICASA President warns compatriots to steer clear of troubled areas
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 11, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has urged compatriots living in…
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Buhari demands crushing response against bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday condemned repeated bandit killings in Zamfara and Kaduna States, urging the nation’s military to respond to…
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Hon. Chinedu Martins to withdraw controversial “anti-jungle justice” Bill
Mbaise, July 10, 2021: Hon. Emeka Chinedu Martins (Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Imo), representing Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, in Nigeria’s National Assembly…
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ECOWAS Court awards N30m against Buhari govt for ‘torture of journalist Agba Jalingo’
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has “ordered the Federal Government to pay journalist Agba Jalingo N30m as compensation…
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Universities not theatres of conflict – Buhari says at UNILAG convocation
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, July 8, 2021 The Federal Government says it will continue to ensure that universities remain places…
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Buhari elevates, decorates COAS Yahaya with new rank
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 7, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, elevated and decorated the Chief of Army Staff…
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Abia State’s N30.2 billion Paris Club refund: Otti challenges Ikpeazu to explain “dubious” 50% agreement with “consultants”
Former Managing Director of former Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti, has challenged the Abia State government to say all…
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School kidnappings: Ensure quick release of victims – Buhari; El-Rufai condemns Bethel Baptist High School students’ abduction; Vulnerable schools to remain closed
By Ismaila Chafe/ Mohammed Tijjani/ Philip Yatai Abuja, Kaduna, June 5, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja directed…
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Next Nigeria’s President should come from the South – Southern governors
L-R: Governors – Engr. Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Dr. Douye Diri (Bayelsa); Mr Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta); Mr Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom);…
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Anti-open grazing law: Southern Governors defy Buhari, set September deadline; Insist on Southern President in 2023
Nigeria’s Southern Governors have given a September 1, 2021 deadline for the promulgation of the anti-open grazing law in their…
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Fireworks as America celebrates 245th independence anniversary; Buhari congratulates Biden
The skies of the United States of America (US) came alive with captivating fireworks, Sunday July 4th night, as the…
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Gunmen attack another Police station; Officers shot
By Sunday Bassey Udung Uko (Akwa Ibom) July 4, 2021 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed Saturday’s attack…
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Bandits abduct babies, nurses, security guards in Hospital
Armed bandits have abducted babies, female nurses and security guards from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy…
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Sunday Igboho: South West Governors convene emergency meeting
The six governors in the South-West geopolitical zone convened an emergency meeting on Friday evening over current national issues, according…
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