Dakar conference on Africa deadlocked
Talks in Dakar, Senegal, aimed at mapping out steps to be taken to confront Africa’s hydra-headed challenges have collapsed. The talks collapsed after
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Senate President: it’s mudslinging, am not involved. Magu fighting back because he failed Senate confirmation
The Senate President last night described the allegations as mere mudslinging. A statement by Senator Bukola Saraki’s spokesman, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said: “Our
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N19bn Paris Club scam: EFCC report fingers Saraki, aides, ex-bank MD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has submitted a report to President Muhammadu Buhari linking Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and some of his
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Revealed why Dr Orji committed suicide. He had sickle cell and epilepsy, says a confidant
FRESH insights have emerged as to why Allwell Orji, a 35-year-old medical doctor with the Papa Ajao branch of Mount Sinai Hospital, decided
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Photos: Ambode opens new TBS bus terminal
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, of Lagos State at the inauguration of the TBS bus terminal assured Lagos residents that his administration is set to
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Bizare! Our victim didn’t have N10m, so we took his heart – Murder suspects
Four suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for killing a trader, Akintoye Oyeyemi, and removing his heart for ritual
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El-Rufai’s scathing memo
EXCEPT Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State dispels the doubts of Nigerians, few will be certain his scathing memo to President Muhammadu Buhari
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DSS submits evidence against Magu to AGF
The Department of State Services has submitted a report to the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), containing evidence implicating
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Dino Melaye’s certificates scandal deepens. Several mix-ups and false claims uncovered
The qualification scandal that has enveloped the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Dino Melaye,
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N500b Paris Club refund: Labour set for showdown with governors
State governors will have nosey labour leaders to contend with in the disbursement of the N500 billion Paris Club refunds expected from the
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Policeman opens fire on church roadshow in Imo, kills teenager
A police sergeant, Wilson Ufere, Thursday evening went berserk in Imo State and opened fire on a group of teenagers on church procession,
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The London attacker has a Nigerian stepdad!
It has been revealed that the stepdad of the London attacker, Khalid Masood, is of Nigerian origin. According to The SUN, the man, Khaleed,
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Appeal Court nullifies ex-Ondo deputy governor’s impeachment
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Friday nullified the impeachment of Alhaji Ali Olanusi as the deputy governor of Ondo State.Olanusi
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2,351 whistleblowers have offered info to finance ministry
The Ministry of Finance, says it has so far received 2,351 tips from whistleblowers bordering on cases of embezzlement of government funds, looting
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Why we are holding competition in Sambisa forest – Army
The Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, Major General D.D Ahmadu has explained why the Nigerian Army Small Arms Competition (NASAC) is
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Lady Momoh: Why I wanted to commit suicide
Taiwo Momoh, the woman the police in Lagos stopped from committing suicide today has said a debt burden of N18.7million was the main reason
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Trump Health Care bill dead, Obamacare lives
The U.S. House of Representatives shelved a vote scheduled for Friday afternoon to bury Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare and replace with
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PHOTOS: Woman rescued during attempt to jump into lagoon
The police has rescued a woman, Taiwo Momoh, who attempted to jump into the lagoon on Friday in Lagos. See photos:
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Rush for dollar drops as CBN records $19m surplus
The demand for dollar by banks is now dropping across the country. For the first time since the dollar scarcity started, the Central
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Court rules May 15 on AMCON takeover of Arik Air
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed 15 May for ruling on preliminary objections to the takeover of Arik Air Ltd by
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Buhari to visit Sambisa Forest Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Sambisa Forest, the former enclave of Boko Haram on Monday to declare open the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship,
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Gynaecologist cautions women against multiple sexual partners
An Abuja-based gynaecologist, Dr Nnamdi Ezenwa, has warned that multiple sexual partners can expose women to Cervicitis, an Inflammation of the cervix. Ezenwa
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Grass cutting contracts: I was not responsible for the awards, SGF says
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David- Lawal, on Friday denied awarding contracts from his office. According to him,
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Nigerian,Chimamanda makes list of 50 world leaders
Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has been named amongst the 50 greatest world leaders in the 2017 Fortune magazine ranking. The ‘Half of a
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Alli gets three-match ban for horror tackle
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been suspended for three European club matches for his sending off against Gent last month, UEFA announced on
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Former Egypt President, Hosni Mubarak, freed from detention
Tweet Pin it +1 Hosni Mubarak Egypt’s ousted president Hosni Mubarak left a military hospital on Friday where he had spent much of his
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Don’t consume Shark and Whale fishes—Doctor warns
A medical practitioner, Dr Arikawe Adeolu, on Friday warned the public against consumption of fishes with high mercury content, saying it can cause
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Enugu govt commends Umuogili-Amufie community for attaining ODF
The Enugu State Government has commended Umuogili-Amufie community for attaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Mr Charles Egumgbe, the Commissioner, Ministry of Water
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Arik, Unions resolve industrial issues, resumes online booking and flight operations
Arik Airline says it has resolved the lingering impasse with labour unions in a meeting mediated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
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Buhari writes British PM, thanks them for support against insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to the British government for the logistic and material support in the fight against Boko Haram. Mr.
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