Umueri, Aguleri-Otu Kola nut breaking rite tussle escalates
File photo of Kola nuts
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
The kola nut war between the traditional ruler of Umueri Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Ben Izuchukwu Emeka, and that of…
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Ganduje condemns Bebeji clash, calls for investigation
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has described as unfortunate the attack on APC supporters in Bebeji Local Government, allegedly by members of Kwankwasiyya group of the…
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Democracy: The Nigerian Army and sanctity of constitutional orders
By Richard Murphy
I trust Lt. Gen, TY Buratai, the COAS and leader of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations. He is a man worth the trust. He first earned my trust when he…
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Understanding Nigerian Army’s role in defending Nigeria’s sovereignty
By Philip Agbese
I recall that a section of the polity has decided to drag the Nigerian Army into the murky water of politics for their selfish reasons. This arose from the charge…
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Group hails Buratai, Army over election security, sues for continuous loyalty amongst troops
Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Buratai
The Coalition for Democracy and Good Governance has hailed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai and the Nigerian Army over…
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Bauchi 2019: We're law abiding citizens of Bauchi — Sen. Bala Mohammed
Senator Mohammed
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
The hopeful gubernatorial candidate of People's Democratic party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has alleged that the…
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FG redeploys 12 permanent secretaries
President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the redeployment of 12 permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.
The redeployment was announced in a statement…
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Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district
A fast-moving fire killed at least 70 when it swept through a historic district of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.
The blaze broke out Wednesday night in a residential building that…
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Election: JAMB mulls postponement of UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is considering shifting the date of this year’s examination, an official has said.
This development comes as an effect of the…
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Federal Government declares Friday work-free day for workers
Interior Minister, Abdulrahman Dambazau
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 22 February, 2019 as a work-free day to allow Nigerians prepare for the Presidential…
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Anambra Police nab mother, 17-year-old daughter for child theft, selling baby
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
A 42-year-old woman and her daughter have been arrested for allegedly stealing a 4-year-old baby, Mesoma Ikoko in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The suspects,…
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FG approves Visa fee waiver for accredited election observers
The Federal Government has approved visa fee waiver for accredited observers and monitors of the nation’s upcoming general elections.
Comptroller-General Nigeria Immigration…
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NPFL: Afeez, Binuyo’s free kicks give Kwara edge over Niger Tornadoes
Two second half goals helped Kwara United defeat visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna 2-0 in Ilorin on Wednesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the match day 10 of…
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2019: Ariaria market traders promise 65 per cent votes for Buhari, says Kalu
Chief Orji Kalu
Chief Orji Kalu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Abia North Senatorial District, on Wednesday, said that traders at the Ariaria…
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2019 Elections: Opposition Can Wrangle, But Don’t Misinterpret Buhari!
President Buhari
By Isaac Ikpa
Interestingly, I am getting to know more about the impressive, but silent aspects of President Muhammadu Buhari’s life and personage. I have never…
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Elections: International observers committee commends security preparations in Plateau
Ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections rescheduled for Saturday, 23 February 2019, the Committee of International Observers has commended the measures being put…
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