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Independence Day: Be patient with me — Buhari asks Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, asked Nigerians to be patient with his four-month search for a government to tackle the country’s worst…
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Senate President, Saraki, receives President Buhari’s list of ministerial nominees; Onu, Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige make it
Former Governors Babatunde Fashola, Rotimi Amaechi and Kayode Fayemi of Lagos, Rivers and Ekiti states respectively have made the list…
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Hajj stampede: Buhari directs NAHCON, embassy to account for all Nigerian fatalities; as S/Arabia issues more images of victims
The death toll from last Thursday stampede in Mina, Mecca which claimed the lives of 769 Muslims, including 54 Nigerians,…
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APC confirms cancellation of Bayelsa governorship primary; New venue to be announced
Sequel to the objections raised by the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Governorship Primary Elections Committee, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, as…
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We’ve begun sanitizing NNPC to make it free of corruption; trial of those who misappropriated NNPC revenues to start soon – Buhari tells China’s President
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his determination to fully sanitize Nigeria’s oil industry and make it totally free of corruption…
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President Buhari remains fully committed to improved national security and succour for IDPs – Presidency
The Presidency has described as erroneous, mischievous and uncharitable, reports that have given the impression that President Muhammadu Buhari is…
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At the UN: Do everything possible to eliminate illiteracy, hunger and disease by 2030, Buhari urges world leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York reaffirmed his Administration’s total commitment to the entrenchment of a fully transparent and…
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Rescue of Chief Olu Falae: How we did it – Police; I believe my kidnappers’re linked to Boko Haram – Falae
A special squad led by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Solomon Arase has rescued the kidnapped chairman of…
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Bayelsa primaries: Sylva is not APC’s candidate; he threatened my life, brought in thugs to disrupt process; election must be rescheduled —Oshiomhole; APC cancels, reschedules primaries
Chairman of the Election Committee and Returning Officer of the All Progressives Congress Primaries for the December 5, 2015 Gubernatorial…
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APC Bayelsa primary elections: JTF smuggles Oshiomhole to safety as Sylva emerges flagbearer
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa One-time Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva will fly the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s flag at the…
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Fasehun summons OPC emergency meeting over abduction of Falae; warns of reprisal attack
Founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has called for the immediate release of his birthday mate,…
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Breaking News!! Chief Olu Falae kidnapped! Police suspect Fulani herdsmen; kidnappers demand N100m ransom
National chairman of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Oluyemisi Falae has reportedly been kidnapped this (Monday) morning. Information made available…
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NNPC secures $1.2bn Alternative Funding Arrangement for 36 oil wells worth additional $5bn into Federation Account; as Kachikwu projects new deal as template for upstream financing
In a landmark move designed to supplement the Federal Government’s Cash- Call commitment, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has…
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Nigeria’s democracy on quick slide – PDP insists ….They cannot return Nigeria to ‘Egypt’ – APC assures
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress, APC, is leading the…
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President Buhari condemns coup d’tat in Burkina Faso, calls for immediate restoration of civil transitional authority
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned, unreservedly, the ouster and detention of the political leaders of Burkina Faso, pledging to “give…
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States begin benefiting from Buhari’s bail out funds
States of the federation have started benefiting from the Special Intervention Fund aspect of the presidential relief package earlier approved…
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Military confirms coup in Burkina Faso; dissolves government; as Amnesty Int’l calls for release of President, PM
Burkina Faso’s military took to the airwaves, Thursday to declare it now controls the West African country, confirming that a…
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FG has formally opened negotiations with Boko Haram over Chibok girls’ release– Buhari confirms
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the Federal Government was now formally into negotiations with the Boko Haram sect with…
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Shell commends Buhari’s commitment to implementation of UNEP Report; completes 16 of 22 actions
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Nigeria Limited has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment towards the setting up of…
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Osinbajo reiterates FG’s commitment to fighting corruption; as Wike advises churches to stop endorsing politicians
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has pledged to work with the Catholic Church to enhance the development of Rivers State.…
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IDPs camp bomb blast: Only persons with hearts of evil could have done this – Atiku; As death toll rises to 10
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sadness at the bombing of the Yola Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp…
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NNPC lifts embargo on 113 crude oil vessels; mandates off-takers to guarantee legitimacy of vessels
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Thursday, announced the lifting of the embargo earlier placed on some 113 vessels banning…
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Truck drivers in Lagos withdraw services
Following a clamp down directed by the Lagos state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, this week, heavy-duty truck drivers operating in…
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Government replies J.P. Morgan on GBI-EM: Nigerians’ interest is paramount
The Federal Government has reacted to Tuesday’s decision by J.P. Morgan to phase out Nigeria from its Government Bond Index…
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Dickson remains best candidate for Bayelsa – Jonathan tells kinsmen
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has described the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, as the best…
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