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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Stop DSS from investigating corruption, financial crimes, says Falana
Activist-lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has advised the Federal Government to restrain the Directorate of State Service (SSS) from corruption Investigation. Falana gave the
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Kogi state HOA speaker, Umar Imam resigns
The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Imam, has resigned. He reportedly resigned on Tuesday night to avoid being impeached
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La Liga rejects payment of Neymar buyout clause
Spain’s football league refused to accept a 222 million euro ($260 million) cheque on Friday in a new twist to Neymar’s ‘transfer of
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Gunmen abduct Ikeja council clerk, demand N20m
Gunmen on Wednesday morning kidnapped the Ikeja Local Government Clerk, Shamsideen Abiodun Omotayo. Omotayo was whisked away at Imota, Ikorodu, while on his
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Kaduna: 672 intending pilgrims transported— Official
The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Wednesday, said it had transported 672 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj. The board’s
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Ortega now world’s second richest
Founder of Zara, Amancio Ortega, has mysteriously become the second riches person in the world, edging out Jeff Bezos. According to Forbes, Ortega’s
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Two fake blind beggars arrested at Imo varsity
Policemen attached to the Imo State University, Owerri, have arrested two fake blind beggars on the varsity’s campus. Their arrest, our correspondent learnt
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NSCDC arrests two suspected child traffickers in Ekiti
The Ekiti Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday said it had arrested two “notorious” child traffickers. Its
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Constitution review: Reps to revisit power devolution in September
Like the Senate promised, the House of Representatives said on Tuesday that lawmakers would in September revisit the review of the 1999 Constitution,
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