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Olu Falae’s abduction behind NCC’s hefty fine on MTN Nigeria
There are indications that the immediate reason for the hefty $U.S 5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission…
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NCC fine: Johannesburg Stock Exchange suspends trading on MTN shares
Trading in MTN shares was halted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Monday, amid uncertainty over a $5.2 billion fine imposed…
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Appeal Court dismisses Saraki’s objection to trial by CCT; Senate President goes to Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, should stand trial at the Code of Conduct…
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Ministerial nominees: PDP senators stage Walk-Out as Senate confirms Amaechi, 17 others; We’re now united — APC
Senators elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday, staged a walk-out on the floor of…
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Military declares 100 Boko Haram members wanted; seeks cooperation of Nigerians in ‘smoking them out’
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has released photos of nearly 100 people whom it says are its most-wanted Boko…
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Our policies may hurt some businesses in the short term, but they are in the interest of national economy — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said in New Delhi, India, that despite the fall in oil prices, his administration remains fully…
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We’ll vigorously pursue recovery of stolen funds to deter others from seeking public office for personal gains – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, in New Delhi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to curbing corruption, plugging all loopholes in public sector…
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Boko Haram: Reconstruction of N/East will gulp N233bn — Danjuma Committee; as Gowon faults Buhari on December deadline to end insurgency
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri Presidential Committee on North-east Interventions (PCNI) is to spend N233 billion on the post-insurgency reconstruction and rehabilitation…
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Polio eradication: There will be no complacency from my administration – Buhari assures WHO
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the World Health Organization, WHO, of his administration’s resolve to commit resources towards totally eradicating…
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Boko Haram: DSS arrests, charges 45 in plot to attack Lagos; as Ambode appeals for calm
The Department of State Security (DSS) has arrested and formally charged 45 suspects over an alleged Boko Haram plot to…
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Tribunal nullifies Wike’s election; orders fresh poll within 90 days
The drama which trailed proceedings at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, has ended with the…
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How I lost 5 neighbours, friends in Maiduguri mosque suicide bomb attack — Man
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri Following the gruesome Friday morning suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital,…
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Finally, Amaechi gets senate’s nod; as Saraki moves ministerial nominees’ screening to Tuesday
After three postponements, the former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, eventually took his turn to be screened at the…
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President Buhari names Yakubu new INEC national chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has officially appointed former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Professor Mahmud Yakubu as…
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I will advocate publicly for legislation against child marriage – Aisha Buhari
Activities commemorating this year’s International Day of the Girl Child ended, Tuesday, with the investiture of Mrs. Aisha Buhari the…
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APC: FG will not micro-manage anti-corruption agencies, flays accusation by PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Buhari Administration will not micro-manage the anti-corruption agencies, even as the party…
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Akpabio’s interrogation politically-motivated – PDP; They need help — Presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the invitation and interrogation of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by the…
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December deadline on Boko Haram: I will not resign even if I don’t defeat them – Buhari; Nigerian law does not allow for so-called sharia punishments
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the resolve of his administration to negotiate with the Boko Haram insurgent group in order…
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Why there is now a spate of Boko Haram suicide bombings — Chief of Defence Staff, Olonisakin explains
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin has traced the recent bombing of soft targets by the Boko…
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NASS to re-transmit constitution amendment bill for presidential assent – Dogara; as Reps approve independent candidates for future elections
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed that the fourth constitution amendment bill would be re-transmitted…
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Senate puts ministerial nominees’ screening on hold till Tuesday, Wednesday
The Senate has announced a decision to suspend further screening of ministerial nominees till next Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and…
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Nigerian Armed Forces well positioned to end Boko Haram insurgency by December – Buhari reiterates
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, in Abuja, reiterated his position that Boko Haram’s ability to attack, seize, ravage and hold any…
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Ministerial nominees’ screening: Senate Okays Fayemi, Danbazzau, Lai Mohammed, Onu, 6 others; Fashola, Kachikwu take turn, Wednesday
The Senate, Tuesday, cleared 10 ministerial nominees out of the 21 in the first batch of nominees forwarded to it…
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15 make President Buhari’s second batch of ministerial nominees
A total of 15 more names were read out on the floor of the Senate by Senate President, Bukola Saraki…
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Economy: New state governors are unlucky, but there is hope – Yari, NGF chairman
First term governors who assumed office in their respective states across the country are particularly unlucky in view of…
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