Wiretapping: Trump demands Obama probe
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to investigate his allegations that former president Barack Obama ordered the wiretapping of his phones during
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Heroic Ebola nurse dies in hospital ‘because doctors refused to touch her’
In November 2014, Salome Karwah of Liberia graced the cover of Time magazine as a symbol of strength and humanity after surviving Ebola
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3.67 million Nigerians lost their jobs in one year – FG report
The harsh economic situation currently facing the country may have forced about 3.67 million Nigerians into the unemployment market within a one-year period
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Fertiliser to cost less than N6,000 – Minister
The federal government is to reduce the cost of a bag of fertiliser by N6,000, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu
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Ebonyi Court remands woman for causing death of newborn
An Abakaliki Magistrate Court presided over by His Lordship Oguoke Udeh has ordered that a 20-year-old unmarried mother, Miss Favour Igboji, be remanded
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Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production by 2018 – Ogbeh
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government is doing everything possible to achieve self-sufficiency in rice
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Troops capture 14 Boko Haram terrorists
Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have captured 14 Boko Haram terrorists and neutralised many others in Borno state. The Army embarked on
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Our visit to Kuje: What Nnamdi Kanu told us in prison — Utomi
A renowned economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, tells TOBI AWORINDE that Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention is a violation of the
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At 80, Obasanjo speaks: “I am a village boy who did somethings by accident”
Your Excellency, you are 80 years in numbers, but you don’t look it. What is the secret of your strength and stamina?
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NLNG’s revenue crashes by N646.6bn
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited posted a revenue decline of N646.6bn ($2.12bn at N305/$ official exchange rate) in its 2016 financial year.
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Nigeria upbraids Amnesty International over report
The federal government has dubbed the 2015/2016 report of Amnesty International (AI) as lacking conformity to standards.This is particularly so on evidence gathering,
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EFCC raids house of Jonathan’s ally, GeorgeTurnah
A team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ransacked the palatial home of George Turnah, popularly known as the godson
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The problem with Obasanjo is that he sees himself as a saint — Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to emulate statesmen like former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. According
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APC, INEC plotting to rig 2019 elections – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission was working in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress
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I donated N3.5m to improve the condition of IDPs –2face
Weeks after backing out of a planned protest walk against bad governance which had already gathered momentum, pop star, Innocent Ujah Idibia aka
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“PDP not dead, Obj should mind his business”, says Jibrin, PDP BOT Chair
Embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hit back yesterday at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for proclaiming it “dead, sunk and gone.” Chairman of the
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Hoodlums axe DPO to death in Niger state
The Niger Police Command has confirmed that hoodlums killed a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Aaron Sunday, who is serving with Kpakungu Division
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Liverpool beat Arsenal to go fourth, United held
Liverpool secured a vital advantage over Arsenal in the battle for a place in the English Premier League’s top four with a well-deserved
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Obama fires back at Trump: “I didn’t wiretap you, your suggestion is simply false”
A spokesman for Barack Obama on Saturday rejected claims from U.S. President Donald Trump that the former president had wiretapped him in October
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Increase minimum wage to N50,000, abolish Security Vote,Ekweremadu suggests
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has called on the federal government to increase the national minimum wage from N18,000 to N50,000. He made
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Tor Tiv enthroned, says Tiv people are marginalised in Nigeria
The newly installed Tor Tiv, HRM Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Ayatse, has called on the federal government to give more Benue people appointments
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PHOTOS: Ben Murray-Bruce, supposed enemies at Obasanjo’s Presidential Library launch
The Senator representing the Bayelsa East constituency, in Bayelsa State, Ben Murray-Bruce, has said unity creates a formidable force and encouraged youths to
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Nokia 3310 makes a comeback, excites residents
Some Abuja residents are excited with the recent announcement of the plan to release a revamped version of the popular Nokia 3310. The
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Ekiti elders raise alarm over Ekiti CP, DSS boss redeployment
Ekiti elders have raised the alarm over the swapping of the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, with his counterpart
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EPL: Leicester beat fellow strugglers, Hull City 3-1
Leicester’s revival following Claudio Ranieri’s shock sacking gathered pace as Riyad Mahrez inspired a crucial 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Hull on Saturday.
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Imams in Niger state pray for Buhari and the nation
The Forum of Chief Imams of all Juma’at mosques in the 25 Local Government Areas of Niger state converged at Minna central mosque
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MFM striker, Olatunbosun’s strike is “CNN goal of the week”
Sikiru Olatunbosun of MFM FC has hit the headlines again as his goal against Rangers has been named ‘Goal of the Week’ by
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FG inaugurates N702bn payment plan for Gencos, Discos
The Federal Government has said it will commit about N702bn through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading to guarantee the payment of electricity generated
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“Obama tapped my phones during campaigns”, Trump alleges
U.S. President Donald Trump this Saturday accused former president Barack Obama of wire tapping him in October during the late stages of the
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Kano-bound train derails in Osun
The cargo section of a passenger train travelling from Lagos to Kano on Saturday got detached from the main body and later derailed
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