ISIS steals Iraq’s oil to survive
Islamic State militants have resorted to stealing, spilling and smuggling crude oil from Iraqi oil fields as a means to wreak havoc and
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Customs seizes imported 1,100 rifles at Lagos Port
Customs announced yesterday another shocking discovery – 1100 rifles – in Lagos. The guns, concealed in a 20-foot container with number GESU2555208, were
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I’ll fight corruption better than Buhari, says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to fight corruption like never before if given the chance to preside over Nigeria’s affairs. Atiku also
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‘Five million benefit from Niger Delta Amnesty’ – Boroh
Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, has said over five million people in Niger Delta have benefited from the initiative since 2009.
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No place for corruption in judiciary, says CJN, NJI
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, Justice Rosaline Bozimo, (retd), on Monday urged
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Shooting at Kanu residence, an act too far – Southeast Governors
Governors of the Southeast states yesterday expressed worry over Sunday’s shooting near the residence of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
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Costa Rica trial starts in organ trafficking case
A trial of four doctors and a Greek pizzeria owner accused of running an illegal organ trafficking ring in Costa Rica for wealthy
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Prove allegations of corruption against me or keep quiet – Atiku to enemies
Former Vice President and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar on Monday asked his perceived political enemies and all those accusing him
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FG concessions Abuja, Lagos airports
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the Federal Executive Council has concessioned the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport,
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Dana Air gets IATA membership
Nigerian Carrier, Dana Air has been formally announced as the newest member of The International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA membership is coming just
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Dino Melaye loses bid to stop recall process
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), permission to proceed with its planned recall of Sen. Dino Melaye
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Pope Francis injured in an automobile accident in Colombia
Pope Francis sustained minor injuries on Sunday when he lost his balance and bumped his head against a vehicle barrier while riding in
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We can’t disclose our allowances – Senate Published September 11, 2017
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, has lamented the constant harassment of the Senate by Nigerians, adding
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Jonathan believed Boko Haram was set up to bring down his govt – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why the war against the Boko Haram insurgency has remained intractable, noting that the country needed to
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I considered going on exile – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed thanks to God for improved rainy season for two consecutive years, resulting in good harvest, confessing that he
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Nigeria is over-centralised – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has added his voice to the on-going agitations for restructuring of the country, saying that Nigeria is over-centralised.
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PHOTOS: Traditional rulers visit Buhari, pledge support
Buhari on Monday received the National Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad SAbubakar III, in Aso Villa, Abuja.
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Africa’s food production to hit $1tr by 2030-New report
The power of entrepreneurship and free market economy is driving Africa’s economic growth from food production, as businesses waking up to opportunities of a
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‘MASSOB-BIM for peaceful governorship poll in Anambra’
Ahead of its 18th anniversary celebration on Wednesday in Anambra State, the Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra
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Recession: Nigerians disagree with FG over exit claim. “Nothing has changed”, they declare
As if to echo President Muhammadu Buhari, reactions on the emergence of the country from recession, Nigerians are demanding better living conditions as proof that
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Fed Govt loses trillions as stamp duty fee is unremitted
Stamp Duty charges on bank transactions may have yielded trillions of naira, but the revenue is unremitted to the Federation Account, The Nation has learnt.
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Atiku is plotting Buhari’s failure, contributed nothing to his campaign. You are incorrect, Atiku media office replies
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has been attacked for saying he has been sidelined by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. He helped Buhari to get into office
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Six-year-old Boko Haram victim flown to Dubai for surgery
For six-year old Boko Haram victim Ali Ahmadu, who is battling a spinal cord injury, it is not over – thanks to his
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Bill for direct funding of police underway, says Senator
The Senate Committee Chairman on Police Affairs, Senator Abu Ibrahim, on Sunday, lamented the poor funding of the Nigeria Police Force to effectively
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Fulfill your promise to Nigerians on security, Atiku tells Buhari
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress administration to fulfil its promise to Nigerians to make them
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Military denies invading Kanu’s home. “They laid a siege on Kanu’s home” – Lawyer
The military has denied the trending report that it invaded the home of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),
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MASSOB at 18: Biafra struggle not illegal, we have been non violent – Uwazuruike
As the Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) marks its 18th anniversary on September 13, 2017, founder and leader of Biafra Independence
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Osinbajo denies 2019 presidential ambition
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has denied any presidential ambition come 2019, describing those behind “Osinbajo Volunteers” as mischievous. Osinbajo’s quick refutal came in
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Attacks on Catholic priests: Churches beef up security
Security has been beefed up in Catholic churches in Lagos and the eastern part of the country, following the abduction of priests by
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Ex-Eagles coach Onigbinde seeks to divorce wife
A former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has filed a divorce suit against his wife, Abiona, at the Ibadan Customary Grade C
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