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Nigerian Lawmaker Advices Buhari To Resign By Isah Bala

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A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives Abdumumini Justin,  has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to humbly resign the seat of  Nigerian President base on heath ground.

Omokiri Slams Buhari For Lack Of Transparency Over Medical Trip Bills

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Reno Omokri, an ex-aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for  lack of transparency over the money the president paid for his medical trip to the United Kingdom. In his statement,  Omokiri asked Buhari to tell the public how much of Nigeria's money he used on medicals during the trip to London.

No Going Back on Imported Vehicles' Duties-Customs boss Ali By Isah Bala

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The embattled boss of Nigerian Custom, Hameed Ali (rtd) has reiterated in an interview in Abuja that there's no going back on Imported Vehicles' Duties  explaining that the policy is not all about the revenue it will generate for government, but also for security reasons.

Presidency/Senate Rift, Senators Under Fire By Isah Bala

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Unveiling events in the recent weeks has shown that the Nigerian Senate has been at loggerheads with the Presidency, twice turning down President Muhammadu's request that the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, be confirmed as the substantive chair of the anti-graft agency.

Gov. Yahaya Bello And The Security Of Kogites By Isah Bala

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"Government's first duty and highest obligation is public safety." so say by Arnold Schwarzenegger.  it is on this premise all kogites need to drum support for the workaholic Governor, His Excellence Alhaji Yahaya Bello on the bold step he has taken to curb the ravaging security challenges in Kogi State and to make Kogi State a safe haven for the good citizen of the state.

Okehi Administrator Bags Students' Union Award By Isyak Alex Adeiza

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The Administrator of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon Abdulraheem Ohiare was on Thursday 29th March, 2017 awarded by Ihima Students' Union (ISU) for his outstanding contributions towards educational development in the local government.

Naira Maintains Growth Against Dollar In New CBN BDC Rate By Isah Bala

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The Nigerian Naira on Wednesday, March 29, maintained its growth against the Dollar in the new rate of Central Bank of Nigeria which slashed the sells of forex to Bureau De Change (BDCs) in Nigeria from N390 to N360, and directed the BDCs to sell to end users at not more than N362 to a dollar.

PDP Crisis Worsen As Makarfi Declares Fresh War on Sheriff By Isah Bala

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The ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have worsen on Sunday, March 26 as Ahmed Makarfi faction declared fresh war on Sheriff and announced that it is no longer ready to continue the ongoing peace negotiation with Ali Modu sheriff faction.

Dino Melaye Graduated With Third Class In Geography- ABU VC By Isah Bala

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The Vice Chancellor of Amadu Bello University of Zaria Ibrahim Garba has cleared the air over allegations of certificate forgery involving Senator Dino Melaye when he appeared with the Senator on Monday March 27, and stated before the Senate committee on ethics and privileges that Dino Melaye graduated with third class in Geography from ABU.

Gov Yahaya Bello Will Return the Lost Glory of Ebira Nation - Prince Onyekehi

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The Kogi State Governor, Alh Yahaya Bello has been described as committed and poised to reviving the lost glory of the Ebira nation.

Buhari Reacts To London Attack

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The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu  buhari on Wednesday Condemned  the London terror attacks of Wednesday, March 22.

ISU 2017 Spelling Bee, Quiz, Debating competition Begin In Grand Style

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The 2017 Ihima Students' Union (ISU) Spelling Bee, Quiz and debating competition have begun in a manner that could be described as grand style on Monday 20th March 2017.

Farewell To The Responsible Critic: A Tribute To Ben Obumselu, 1930-2017 By Niyi Osundare

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 One of the most widely read, liberally educated, and profoundly cerebral scholars Nigeria has ever produced, Ben Obumselu was there at the birthing of modern African literature, participated in its naming rites, had a hand in its nurturing, and never shifted his attention from its growth and development.

Gov Ortom’s Quit Notice On Herdsmen, And Matters Arising, By Joseph Orjime

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The governor of Benue state, Dr. Samuel Ortom has given a 48 hour ultimatum to armed Fulani herdsmen to leave the Benue communities perpetually under their attacks. Given Governor Ortom’s antecedents on peace building initiatives between the marauding herdsmen and the Benue farmers, one cannot but notice the sheer frustration being expressed by the governor in the face of continuous pogroms.