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One state, 2 governors: As Otti issues maiden address to the people; I remain Abia chief executive — Ikpeazu
The Abia State Government House in Umuahia is about to have two occupants unless the judiciary steps in to avert…
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Court of Appeal sacks Ikpeazu, orders swearing-in of Otti as Abia governor; Voids ‘Mama Taraba’s tribunal victory over Gov. Ishaku
A Court of Appeal in Umuahia, Abia Sstate, has nullified the earlier ruling of the state Election Petitions Tribunal and…
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War against corruption: We’ll tell Nigerians how far we’ve gone by end of 1st quarter of 2016 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government would come to Nigerians with a report on how far it has…
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Federal Government finally approves N86.50 as price of petrol from January 1
The Federal Government has finally approved N86.50 per litre as the new price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as…
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Buhari plans maiden Presidential Media Chat, Wednesday
Presidency sources have confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will hold his maiden media chat on Wednesday inside the State House,…
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Pregnant woman; father and three children killed as death toll in Borno bomb blasts rises to 52
The death toll in Maiduguri, Borno State’s multiple suicide bombings Monday hit 52 with 124 people injured and being treated…
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Buhari assures IDPs of his determination to end insurgency
BY ABDULLAH ISAH, MAIDUGURI President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the over 50,000 Internally Displaced Persons camped in the Dikwa mega…
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Christmas/New Year gift! Fuel to sell for N85 from January 1; subsidy scrapped
Nigerians got a N2 New Year gift from the Federal Government on Friday. From January 1, N2 will be removed…
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Christmas: Buhari, Atiku, Umahi, Tambuwal, Shettima, Ambode, Fayemi, Ugwuanyi, Aregbesola counsel, felicitate with Christians
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians, especially Christians, to rededicate themselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice,…
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Buhari, Saraki, Atiku, Ambode, Wike, Tambuwal congratulate Muslims on Eid-el-Maulud celebrations; as PDP, Aregbesola call for prayers
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims in the country to emulate the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad as they…
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Budget: FG raises capital expenditure by 20%; forecasts N3.9trn revenue earnings in 2016, to spend $31bn on economy
Federal Government has announced plans to raise capital expenditure by 20% next year through borrowing amid falling oil prices. In…
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Buhari will not scrap Amnesty Programme; as project is crucial to his administration — Boroh
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier Gen Paul Boroh (rtd), has dispelled speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari would…
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ISIS’ figures on Boko Haram attacks, killings, a hoax – FG
The Federal Government has described as a hoax the figures being bandied by ISIS concerning the number of attacks carried…
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Boko Haram planning major abductions across Nigeria for ransom – FG warns; Issues security alert
The Federal Government has warned that Boko Haram terrorists are planning another sensational abduction of pupils/students or foreigners in…
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FG won’t remove subsidy – Kachikwu; introduces price modulation policy
Federal Government has assured that it will not remove the subsidy in the petroleum downstream sector, but would instead introduce…
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Rivers: Wike heads to Supreme Court as Appeal Court insists on fresh poll in 90 days; We’re satisfied — APC
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has began proceedings to head to the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling by the…
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Amaechi, Sirika tour NIMASA Headquarters, Resource Centre in Lagos
Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as well as the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Monday, toured…
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Arms scandal: Court grants bail to Dokpesi for N200m; as trial of Dasuki, 4 others adjourned till Tuesday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday, formally arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki ( rtd.), and…
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Pro-Biafra agitation: Ndigbo are better off in Nigeria – Peter Obi; Asks Buhari govt to urgently address grievances of agitators
Former Governor of Anambra State, Sir Peter Obi has posited that it is better for Ndigbo to remain in Nigeria than…
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PDP demands National Truth Commission; Explains support of fight against corruption
The Leadership of the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it supports an honest, holistic and total war against…
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Chief of Army Staff escapes assassination by Shiite sect – Army spokesman; Three dead, 20 injured as sect clashes with Army in Zaria
Three persons were confirmed dead while twenty sustained injuries in Zaria, Kaduna State on Saturday as members of the Islamic…
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Anti-corruption war will step on big toes – Presidency; as FG files 19 more charges against Dasuki
Following the addition of 19 more charges against the former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, Thursday, the…
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Armsgate: Dokpesi loses bail bid as court adjourns to December 14
High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the erstwhile Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, on Thursday, December 10, 2015 failed in his bid to…
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EFCC has investigated 1,881 cases in 2015, secured 78 convictions — Magu; Vows to leave no stone unturned in prosecuting looters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 78 convictions in the 280 cases filed before the law courts…
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EFCC files fraud charges against Dasuki, Yuguda, Dokpesi, Bafarawa, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally filed various charges bordering on fraud and money laundering against a…
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