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Olajumoke Makes Her First International Trip To South Africa

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The former bread on the street of Lagos, Olajumoke Orisaguna who came to limelight in 2016 has made her first international trip to South Africa.

IPOB Honours Fayose As Biafra Gov

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The Indegenious People of Biafra, IPOB, has honoured the governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose as the governor of Biafra.

Lamido To Be Prosecuted For Alleged Breach Of Public Peace- Police

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The Nigerian Police Kano division has stated that the former governor of Jigawa state Sule Lamido who was arrested after on Sunday will be charged to court for alleged breach of public Peace.

Mercy Johnso: My Blue Print Is Ready

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Nollywood veteran actress Mercy Johnson Okojie who was recently appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Entertainment, Arts and Culture, formally start her official duty last week, when she  hosted her first Stakeholders Summit on Entertainment, Art and Culture in the state.

BREAKING: Police Nabs Former Jigawa Governor

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The police in Kano on Sunday nabbed the immediate past governor of Jigawa, Alhaji Sule Lamido for allegedly sponsoring hoodlums to disrupt upcoming election in the society.

Kachikwu: Buhari Will Win 2019 Elections

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The minister of petroleum resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu has affirmed that the president Muhammadu Buhari will win the presidential elections in 2019.

We can't Find Any More Information On Abacha Loot, World Bank Tells SERAP

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According reports reaching ConfluenceReporters , the World Bank has informed Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it “cannot locate any additional information on the projects executed with recovered stolen public funds by the late General Sani Abacha.”

LEADS Award To Barrister Natasha Akpoti: A Call To Raise The Sword Of Justice To Liberate The Masses-Isah Bala

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It is often said that in an ideal society, the best way to evaluate the efforts of an individual to societal building is through the elites who often without fear or favour give fair assessment of an acclaimed 'selfless leader', bring his/her hiding motives to fore and at the same time project him/her before the public.

Actress Lillian Bach Arrests Manager, Over N120 Debt

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Nollywood actress  and business woman, Lillian Bach has allegedly arrested her manager, Adedoyin Sulaiman whom according to reports she accused of stealing N5 million from her company's accounts.

Buhari should step down, concentrate on his Health- Group

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A group known Global Youth Peace Empowerment and Development Initiative (OGYPEDI) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to humbly step down to enable him concentrate on his failing health.

Wike: IGP Has Ordered A Raid On My Abuja Residence

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The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has cried our on the move by Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris to raid his Abuja residence and reiterated his declaration that the Inspector-General of Police, plans to kill or silence him politically because of the political directives that the police boss has received.

Obasanjo: Ambode is making life worth living for Lagosians

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Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday evening praised the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his administration's programmes and policies aimed at improving the lives of the people of the State.

Shehu Sani: I May Contest Against El-rufai In 2019

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The Senator representing Kaduna Central, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Shehu Sani, has disclosed that he may run for the Kaduna State governorship election in 2019 against the incumbent Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Peter Okoye, Omawumi, Olamide, Mercy Johnson Visit Trend FM In Asaba

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It was a historic day for Trend FM in Asaba on Saturday as they received numbers of singers, Peter Okoye of PSquare, Olamide, Omawumi and Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie at the station.

Backlog of salaries: Kogi Labour Cancels Workers' Day

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The organized labour in Kogi state has announced the cancellation of planned  celebration of workers day otherwise known as May Day due to the untold hardship in the state as a result of backlog Salaries.

Soyinka: Why Is Buhari Hiding His State Of Health?

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President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon by Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka to make his state of health public to Nigerians since the President is a public property.

We didn't aid Buhari to defeat you, UK Tels Johnathan

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The British Government has distanced herself  from the over allegation of former President Goodluck Jonathan that its former Prime Minister, David Cameron, connived with other world leaders to see him out of office.

With More Women Entrepreneurs, Economy Will Develop Faster- Osoba

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Abiodun C. Osoba is another entrepreneur Nigerian woman who believes and advocates women empowerment, noting that when you empower a woman you empower a nation economically while arguing that with more women entrepreneurs,  the Nigerian economy will develop faster.

Wizkid, Davido Name By CDQ As The Kings Of Nigerian music

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The Nigerian indigenous rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known by his stage name as ‘CDQ', has described David and Wizkid as the kings of Nigerian music.

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu Fulfilled Bail Conditions, Released

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

EFCC Re-arraigns Jonathan's Cousin, Wife Over Alleged $40m Contract Scam

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With the continuous effort to fight corruption in Nigeria,  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  yesterday, re-arraigned cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Robert Azibaola and his wife, Stella, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Oba Akiolu: I did not snub Ooni of Ife

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The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu has cleared the air on the controversial video making round on the social which has been misunderstood for Oba of Lagos snubbing the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at a public function in Lagos.

Nigerian Navy Sets To Use 'made In Aba' Shoes, Uniforms

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The Nigerian navy has indicated interest interest in patronizing goods made in Nigeria by adopting 'Made in Aba' uniform for the Nigerian navy.

I Do Not Have $1.2bn In Any Account, Lai Mohammed Denies Allegation

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has vehemently denied the report that he has 1.2 billion dollars (about N400 billion) in his imaginary bank account, saying the report is “fake and vicious."

Air Peace Boost International Flights, Prepares Pilots With B777 Training

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Air Peace has disclosed its plan to launch itself on the international route a big push with the training of four of its pilots in the handling of Boeing 777 aircraft.

Tension Rises In Adamawa Over Suspension Of 2 LG Chairmen

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There was a heightened tension, yesterday, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, following the suspension of two local government chairmen by the state government after an earlier resolution of House of Assembly, asking the government to suspend them.

Inject Recovered Loots Into Ajaokuta Steel, Labour Tells FG

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The United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC, has advised the Federal Government to use the recovered loots to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company, ASC, and other moribund industries in the country.

Ahmed Lawan: Senate May Pass 2017 Appropriation Bill next week

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Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan has assured Nigerians that the Senate will finish legislative work on the 2017 Appropriation Bill next week and pass it to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent.

Police Recovered Cash, File Regarding Assassination of Sheikh Jafar From Sen Goje's Residence

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The Nigerian Police on Thursday announced the recovery of cash, and 38 files and six envelopes containing documents and write-ups on“how former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau plotted the assassination of Sheikh Jafaru," while denying the allegation that it catered away with the  2017 proposed appropriation bill during their raid on Senator Danjuma Ganduje's residence in Maitama, Abuja last week.

Omotola Shines On The Cover Of DT Now Magazine

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The veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde keeps her stunning way as she shines again on the cover  of DT Now Magazine.

Protesters Shut Down NASS Over El-Zakzaky's Detention

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Mass protest shutdown by shi'ite against the continuous detention of Shiite Muslim leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, shutdown the National Assembly yesterday.

Fayose: Why I Attended Kanu's Trial-

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has cleared the air on the reason why he chose to attend the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, ‎in Abuja on Tuesday because of his belief in ensuring justice for all, irrespective of where one hails from.

Buhari Will Be working from home- Lai Mohammed

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Federal Government on Wednesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari will now operate from home.

Falana Threatens To Sue FG, AGF, DSS Boss Over Continuous Detention Of El-zakzaky

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Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, over the continuous detention of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as the Shi'ites, Ibraheem Elzakzaky and his wife, Hajia Ibraheem-Elzakzaky, threatening legal action if justice failed to prevail.

CBN Auctions $185.86m In Retail SMIS as Naira Firm At N382/$

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With  the continuous effort of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost the local currency, yesterday the apex bank sold $185.86million at the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS), even as the naira remained stable at N382 per dollar in the parallel market.

Presidency: Buhari Not Harassing Jonathan's Family

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The presidency has reacted to former president Goodluck Johnathan's claim that President Muhammadu Buhari administration is harassing his family, saying  President Buhari is not harassing Jonathan's Family as being alleged by the former president.

Nnamdi Kanu: My Bail Conditions Are Laughable

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 The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has described his bail conditions as laughable and confirmed reports that he rejected conditions  given to him by Justice Binta Nyako of Federal High Court in Abuja.

Again Osibanjo Presides Over FEC Meeting As President Buhari Absent

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Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting as President Muhammadu Buhari was again missing at the meeting that was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, April 26.

PDP Sponsoring IPOB to Destabilize Buhari's Govt- Onochie

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President Muhammadu Buhari's Personal assistant on social media, Lauretta Onochie has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring the pro-Biafra movement in the southeast to destabilize Buhari's administration.

Police Nabs Quack Doctor Who Gave Sen Adeleke Injection Overdose

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According to reports, Alfred Aderibigbe, a medical assistant with a community health center in Ede, Osun State, has been nabbed by the Nigerian Police for allegedly giving overdose of injection to Senator Isiaka Adeleke, consequently resulting to his sudden death.

Nigerians Are Hypocrites For Welcoming CNN Gay Presenter, Nigerian Gay Activist Blasts

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Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi has come hard on Nigerians and said Nigerians are 'hypocrites' for welcoming gay CNN reporter, Richard Quest while berating him for being gay.

Nollywood Actress Flaunts Her Son In Traditional Way

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The Nollywood actress Ubi Lilian Esoro has displayed photos of her flaunting her baby in the African way.

Jonathan: Buhari's Govt Harassing My Family

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has faulted the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari and believes that his family is being hounded by Buhari's administration.

ECOWAS single currency Receives Heavy Blow At World Banking Conference

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The quest of West African Countries to have a single currency may have been foiled as they were advised to abandon the proposed common currency and rather leverage on digital financial technology to boost trade within the region.

Release Protesting Students, Else We Will Mobilize Against The State-NLC Tells Kogi Gov

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Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, asked Kogi State Government to release the detained protesting students, threatening to massively mobilize against the state government if the government failed to unconditionally released the students from incarceration.

Lagos Places Embargo On Construction Of Filling Stations

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Wasiu Anifowose has said the Lagos government has placed embargo on approval for construction of filling stations in all parts of the State till further notice.

Wide Jubilation As Court Grants Nnamdi Kanu Bail

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday has granted bail to the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enable him receive medical treatment.

Again, Saraki's CCT Trial Postponed

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The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki,  which was earlier postponed from April 18 to April 25 has again been shifted till the 27th of April.

Anambra Youth Group Demands Andy Uba's Arrest Over Certificate Forgery

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A grassroots youth organization in Anambra State, Anambra Youth Movement (AYM), has called on the Nigerian Police to immediately  arrest and prosecute Mr. Andy Uba, for deceit, and perjury because of his certificate forgery.

NSA Knew About $43.4m, NIA Boss Oke Informs Panel

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The discovery of the mysterious $43.4m in Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, took a dramatic turn yesterday when the embattled National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ayo Oke, told the Presidential Investigative Committee that he wrote a memo to the National Security Adviser (NSA) on the custody of the $43.4million for covert operations and he's aware of it.

Corruption: Umar Is A Frustrated Man — President

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The Presidency, last night, criticised allegations of selectiveness in the war against corruption made against Muhammadu Buhari's administration by the former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar, describing him as a frustrated man.

Ife Crisis: Afenifere Calls For Unconditional Release Of Oba Ademola, Others

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Afenifere has called for immediate release of Ife indigenes including Oba Ademola Ademiluyi who have been moved to the Osun State Police command headquarters in Osogbo as a result of the March 8 crisis in the ancient city.

Presidency Slashes Deadline For Business Registration To 2 Days

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Reports  reaching us suggest that Presidential Committee on Ease of Doing Business has slashed deadline for registration of new businesses in Nigeria from 10 to two days and effected a 24- hour timeline for registration of companies.

Obanikoro Loses Bid To Avert EFCC's Right To Search

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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday dismissed a suit by a former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over its seizure of his properties and further search of his apartment.

6 killed, 12 Injured In Kogi Auto Crash

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It was a black Monday in Kogi State as Six persons lost their lives while 12 others were severely injured in an auto crash at Osara village on Lokoja-Okene road in Kogi.

Obanikoro Loses Bid To Avert EFCC's Right To Search

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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday dismissed a suit by a former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over its seizure of his properties and further search of his apartment.

Sen Adeleke Layed To Rest Amidst Tears

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Senator Isiaka Adeleke representing Osun West who died on Sunday April 23, has been laid to rest amidst tears in his country home Ede, Osun state according to Muslim rites.

33 ships Arrived with petroleum products, other goods as Nigeria Gets out of recession

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According to reports, thirty three ships are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from April 24 to May 15 with petroleum products, food items and other goods.