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BIAFRA: IF NOT FOR THE CIVIL WAR

The economy of the former Eastern Region was planned from ground up by the US consulting firm Arthur D. Little   Dr. Azikiwe brought them and they worked with M I Okpara at first, then with Sam

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Peter Obi Is The Luckiest Man Alive

"Why do you say that?"   "Imagine for a moment that he is the president governing Nigeria today."   "What is there to imagine?"   "Imagine the kind of abuse people would have heap

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Obi Worried Over Discrepancy Of Nigerian Budget

Nigerian Senate and Presidency are currently confusing Nigerians with double standard explanations given about budget approved by Senate and the one Presidency is applying.   Mr. Peter Obi saw

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ATTACKS ON GOODLUCK E. JONATHAN WHILE IN OFFICE

President Goodluck Jonathan happened to be the most abused President in the history of Nigeria, both from leaders and citizens. His own party members from the North teamed up with opposition APC to ri

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WHEN EXCELLENCE BECOMES AN ATTITUDE: SOLUDO\\\'S E

As Anambra State and Nigeria continue to grapple with the challenges of nation-building, one leader stands tall as a model of hope and a champion of progressive ideals worthy of emulation – that

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Forensic expert Exposed Tinubu, Emefiele And Ex-SG

A forensic document examiner seconded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Bamaiyi Haruna on Thursday said the analysis conducted on the documents used to release $6.2m from the Central Ba

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OBI SPEAKS ON UKRAINE FOOD DONATION

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election has thanked Ukraine on their generosity for donating foods stuff to a supposed peaceful country, Nigeria.   Nigeria is

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Stop Playing Politics With Hunger, NLC President A

The Nigerian Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero has fires back to President Tinubu, urging him to stop playing politics with the hunger that's currently on ground and look for positive solu

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The Road Ahead: Prospects For Sir Paul Chukwuma\'s

Sir Paul Chukwuma's gubernatorial bid has undeniably made a significant impact on the political landscape of Anambra State. Since announcing his candidacy, he has sparked a wave of enthusiasm and enga

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Tinubu Takes Full Responsibility Over Hunger In Th

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, vowed that Nigeria would survive the current economic hardship even as he took full responsibility for the adverse outcomes of his policy reforms.   “

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Akpabio Apologised To Governors Over N30bn Audio B

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to state governors over his claim that N30 billion was paid to each of them from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of

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Hunger: Despite Police Warning, Protesters Hit Lag

A human rights group identified as the “Take It Back Movement” on Monday hit the streets of Lagos State to protest against the soaring price of food and the high cost of living in the coun

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ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions On Niger Republic Junta Gov

The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would lift strict sanctions on Niger as it seeks a new strategy to dissuade three junta-led states from withdrawing from the political and economic u

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President Tinubu Probing FAAN Under Buhari

Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has ordered the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to account for the revenue generated from toll gates and parking lots

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FG N30B Hunger Bailout: Akpabio Lied, Says Governo

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said, none of the state governors received N30 billion from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of living as claimed by the Senate Pr

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Obi Praises FG On N30B For Hardship Bailout For Ea

Mr. Peter Obi, the leader of Labour Party and their Presidential flagbearer at 2023 Presidential election has applauded Federal Government for mapping out a staggering N1.1 trillion Naira for economic

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Lagos Slashes Transport Fare, Approves Work From H

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced a 25 per cent rebate on fares for government-owned transport schemes.   The governor spoke during a live media chat to intim

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Politics: Labour Party National Chairman Arrested

Operatives of the Nigeria police have arrested Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP).   Abure was arrested on Wednesday in Benin city alongside Kelly Ogbaloi, the LP chairman

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DSS Advice Labour To Shun Planned Protest

Nigerian secret and undercover police unit, the DSS has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress and her other colleagues to shun a planned protest against the day by day hunger, hardship and economic meltd

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Obi Calls On FG To Stop Inconsistency In Duty Char

Mr. Peter Obi, the flag bearer of Labour Party in 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria, whom the electoral body announced he came third at the poll has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to

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Tinubu Set To Probe Buhari Over N23trn CBN Loan

23:21:19The Federal Government has disclosed its intention to audit the N23 trillion Ways and Means inherited backlog.   The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale

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Dalung To Tinubu: Now Perform Your Lagos Miracles,

Former Minister Solomon Dalung has criticised the Tinubu-led government for consistently attributing Nigeria’s economic challenges to ex-President, Muhammad Buhari.   In a series of posts

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Hunger Protests: Why Tinubu Can’t Govern Like Bu

The biting hunger and unnaturally rising price spiral in Nigeria instigated primarily by the removal of petrol subsidies and the floating of the naira are threatening to spark off seismic social vibra

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President Tinubu Speaks To Nigerians on Economy

Dear Nigerians,   My administration is dedicated to evolving home-grown solutions to tackle our nation's food security challenges head-on including setting up schemes to bolster local food producti

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The APO 6: 19 Years On

It is 18 years, 8 months since five Igbo traders along with their female friend were brutally murdered in cold blood by men of the Nigerian Police Force led by then DCP Danjuma Ibrahim at a police che

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Leaked SGF N1bn Memo: Tinubu Presidency is a Cessp

…Demands NASS Investigation.   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns the reported approval of a whooping N500 million as first installment of a N1billion allegedly approval by Pres

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POLICE RECRUITMENT: PSC HAS NOT ANNOUNCED ANY EXAM

... directs Police cyber-crime Unit to investigate criminals behind this act   The Police Service Commission has not officially announced any date for examination for applicants in the ongoing

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Order Your SA, Market To Stay Clear From My Mall-

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anàmbra State has been urged to urgently prevail on his Special Adviser on Market, Evaristus Ubah, to stop further harassment and intimidation of Chief Sabest Uzoeto

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Igboho: Olubadan wades in, sends delegation to Cot

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Benin Republic over the court case involving Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popular

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Explain how you arrest Nnamdi Kanu, U.K questions

The United Kingdom says it is seeking clarification from Nigeria on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).   Kanu, who holds

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Omisore surrenders, reaches deal with EFCC on alle

Omisore surrenders, reaches deal with EFCC on alleged N1.3billion fraud A former Senator and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, was on Friday night released

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Former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, formally return

Former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, formally returns to APC A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, on Friday returned to the All Progressives Congress. Mr

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Nigeria Custom boss, Hamid Ali, violates Buhari’

Nigeria Custom boss, Hamid Ali, violates Buhari’s directive, flies first class from London The Comptroller General of Customs, Hamid Ali, a well known ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, wa

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I will continue to criticise APC government –Fay

I will continue to criticise APC government –Fayose Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on Friday said he would not stop being vocal in his criticism of the All Progressives Congress-led go

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Ted Cruz booed at RNC after declining to endorse D

Ted Cruz booed at RNC after declining to endorse Donald Trump The official theme of the penultimate night of the Republican National Convention was supposed to be “Make America First Again.

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Tinubu, Melaye face-off: Lagos legislators accuse

Tinubu, Melaye face-off: Lagos legislators accuse Senate leadership of complicity The Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Wasiu Eshilokun, on Wednesday accused the leadership of the

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Why we want to impeach Gov. Yari — Zamfara Assem

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Melania's speech not the first time the Trumps hav

Melania's speech not the first time the Trumps have stolen from others In March of this year, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, writing an opinion piece for the Pacific Daily News, said the f

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Michelle Obama and Melania Trump: Compare The Spee

Michelle Obama and Melania Trump: Compare The Speeches Melania Trump, wife of the presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald, has been accused of plagiarizing sections of a speech by

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Senate vs Presidency: Mark meets Buhari

Senate vs Presidency: Mark meets Buhari A former president of the Senate, Senator David Mark, yesterday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Both met be

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FG orders fresh probe on NIMASA, NPA, others

FG orders fresh probe on NIMASA, NPA, others The minister of Transport, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered fresh audit of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the N

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No plans to dump APC, says Saraki

No plans to dump APC, says Saraki Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, yesterday, dispelled rumours that he was plotting his way out of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The embattled Sen

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Militant activities responsible for slow implement

Militant activities responsible for slow implementation of budget – Presidency Slow implementation of the 2016 budget has been attributed to the continuous destruction of oil installations

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Zuma and Oscar would be cellmates under EFF: Malem

Zuma and Oscar would be cellmates under EFF: Malema Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has vowed – should his party ever be voted into power – to have President Jaco

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Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Court rejects Omisore’s ba

Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Court rejects Omisore’s bail request Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an Abuja High Court at Maitama, on Friday, declined to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis

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Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation Raises Alarm Over

Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation Raises Alarm Over Use of State Fund For APC Candidate Campaign The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has raised alarm over huge disbursement of Edo Sta

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White House candidate Trump picks Indiana Governor

White House candidate Trump picks Indiana Governor Pence for running mate: source Republican Donald Trump told Republican officials on Thursday he has picked Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vi

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Nigeria’s earnings down by 40%, says SGF

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Donald Trump, Stranded in Indiana, Brings Running

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Edo 2016: Modu Sheriff not backing down, asks INEC

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APC is intolerant of Ekweremadu – Makarfi

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Lagos senators condemn Melaye over attack on Tinub

Lagos senators condemn Melaye over attack on Tinubu’s wife Two senators from Lagos State, Messrs Olugbenga Ashafa and Solomon Adeola on Wednesday, condemned the alleged verbal assault on th

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INEC Recognizes Makarfi-led PDP Leadership

INEC Recognizes Makarfi-led PDP Leadership *Party submits Ize-Iyamu as Edo guber candidate The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally given recognition to the national lea

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Okebukola Criticises FG’s New Admission Criteria

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Kashamu not my god-father – Sheriff

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Read Bernie Sanders’ and Hillary Clinton’s Rem

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Bill on immunity for NASS leadership throws House

Bill on immunity for NASS leadership throws House into chaos The House of Representatives on Tuesday slipped into a tumult over a bill seeking to provide immunity for principal officers of the Na

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Court Adjourns Saraki, Ekweremadu ‘s Trial to Se

Court Adjourns Saraki, Ekweremadu ‘s Trial to Sept 28 The trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and two others for alleged forgery of Senate Stan

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Sex Scandal: US Envoy to Provide Video Evidence ag

Sex Scandal: US Envoy to Provide Video Evidence against Lawmakers Thursday House c’ttee to invite foreign minister on scandal The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu D

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Stop taking out your anger on APC regime, strikes

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