Buhari’s wife rushes back to London. The Presidency keeps mum
The Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday left Nigeria for the United Kingdom (UK) The President, Muhammadu Buhari, had been in the
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Arsenal win Shield on penalties
Alvaro Morata missed a penalty on his Chelsea debut as Arsenal won an uncharacteristically feisty Community Shield in a shootout at Wembley, BBC
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Mauritania scraps her Senate. Calls it ‘useless and too costly’
Mauritania has joined Senegal in abolishing the Senate, its upper legislative chambers. It was one of the decisions made by voters in a
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In the midst of recession, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic cars
Over 200 members of the House of Representatives have taken delivery of brand new exotic cars, though all 360 lawmakers have yet to
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Medview aborts airlift of 222 pilgrims as bird strike hits aircraft
Two hundred and twenty-two Muslim pilgrims, who were being airlifted by the Medview Airline from Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia escaped death
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Gov. Wike sacks Special Advisers
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday relieved all his Special Advisers of their appointments except one. A statement by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu,
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Negotiations ongoing to free UNIMAID lecturers, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said talks are still ongoing with the Federal Government to secure the release of the University
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Emulate Saraki, Falana tells ex-governors, others
Mr. Femi Falana, Human Rights activist and lawyer, has praised Senate President Bukola Saraki, for stopping the collection of pension as a serving
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Obiano visits Catholic Church, scene of gang shooting
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has visited St Philip Catholic Church,Ozubulu, where a gunman killed no fewer than eight persons and injured
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N255m bulletproof BMW not mine – Oduah
Former Minister of Aviation, Sen. Stella Oduah, says she is unaware of any probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on any
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Anambra Catholic church shooting update: Only one gunman involved, 8 died, 18 injured, say Police
The police in Anambra state on Sunday confirmed that only one gunman killed eight worshippers and injured 18 others in an early morning
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3 die, 50 injured in luxurious bus accident
Three persons, a male and two females, died in an auto accident on the Auchi-Okene axis of the Benin-Lokoja road yesterday morning. The spokesman
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Obiano appoints Tony Nezianya media aide
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appointed Tony Nezianya, a veteran journalist and a former director of the News Agency of Nigeria,
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Senators on mission to sabotage anti-graft war, says ex-Kaduna Gov Umar
A former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar yesterday gave a new perspective on the recent face-off between the Senate and
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Black sunday in Anambra as gunmen storm Catholic church, kill scores of worshipers
Gunmen on Sunday stormed the St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state, east of Nigeria. A witness
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Police nab 40 more kidnap suspects on Abuja-Kaduna road
The anti-kidnapping Special Forces of the Nigerian Police have arrested additional 40 persons for their alleged involvement in the abduction of motorists and
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Neymar arrives PSG, promises trophies
Brazilian superstar Neymar has pledged to spark a trophy glut at Paris Saint Germain after agreeing a five-year deal on a world record
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Mother, daughter in police net for dumping dead infant in dustbin
A 25-year-old woman, Qamariya Ismail, and her 45-year-old mother, Hassana Sabi’u, are currently being grilled by police detectives in Katsina, Katsina State in
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New Minimum wage: NASS ready, waiting for executive – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the National Assembly was ready to consider and pass a new Minimum Wage Bill
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Leicester announce Iheanacho’s signing
Leicester City on Thursday announced the signing of Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, from English Premier League rivals, Manchester City. Iheanacho, 20, signed
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Anambra 2017: PDP’s Obaze unveils manifesto, promises economic viability
Mr Oseloka Obaze, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in the Nov.18 governorship election in Anambra has said that if elected, his administration would
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Man docked for unlawful possession of 22 goats
A 28-year-old man, Musibau Okunola, was on Friday arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged unlawful possession of 22 goats. The
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Dogs foil Boko Haram attacks, die in the process
Two dogs on Friday foiled an attempt by two suicide bombers to detonate bombs at the Moloi General Hospital in Maiduguri, the News
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Britain extradites pastor for allegedly stealing children
Televangelist Gilbert Deya was extradited to Kenya Friday from Britain to face charges for allegedly stealing children and presenting them as “miracle babies”
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Navy recruitment exercise now holds August 12 nationwide
The Nigerian Navy has resheduled the aptitude test for new recruits originally scheduled to hold on October 7, 2017.The new date is now Saturday, August
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Corruption: Ortom wants Tsav to prove allegations in court
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday vowed to make former Lagos State police commissioner Abubakar Tsav, prove allegations of corruption against him
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Doctor charged with 118 sexual offences
London doctor was on Wednesday charged with over 100 sexual offences, with a pre-teen child among the alleged victims, police announced. Manish Shah,
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Agency probes senator’s $34.5m deal with NPA
A Senator is in trouble over a curious $34.5million contract awarded to a firm allegedly owned by him. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
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Foreign airlines’ $175m still trapped in Nigeria – IATA
About $175m in ticket sales by foreign airlines is still trapped in Nigeria, the International Air Transport Association has said. The Area Manager,
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MEND pulls out of alliance with Niger Delta elders
The Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has pulled out its members from PANDEF. In a statement issued by MEND spokesperson on Wednesday,
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