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Boko Haram Poisons Water Sources In Borno Villages

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The Nigerian Army on Wednesday warned residents of Borno State to avoid cattle water ponds in Kangallam Village along Marte and Abadam axis in Borno State.

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Receives Ministerial List

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Nigeria’s Senate President and the Chairman of the 8th National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, has confirmed receipt of the ministerial nominee list from President Muhammadu Buhari.  

Buhari Returns, To Address Nigerians On Independence Day

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday returned to Nigeria after attending the 70th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Amosun Names Adejuwon Soyinka As Media Aide

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The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has approved the appointment of Mr. Adejuwon Soyinka as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Media.

City, United, Prepare For Champions League Clashes

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Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash, Manchester United Manager, Louis Van Gaal says they cannot afford to drop points at home, if they are to make an impact on the tournament.

Nigeria's Independence Day, October 1

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One of the most populous countries of African continent, Nigeria is the fastest growing economies of the world. 

Sola Marvelous Launches New Musical Instruments

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Sola Marvelous A.K.A Mr Miliki has launched new musical instruments in a grand style.

I Was Beaten With Machetes And Made To Trek Barefooted – Falae

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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and presidential candidate, Olu Falae, on Tuesday said his abductors used machetes to beat him and made to trek bare footed day and night without food.

Kogi Polls: INEC Raises Security Concern

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Ahead of the Kogi State governorship elections, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Hussaini Haliru says insecurity could be a major threat to the peaceful conduct of the elections next month.

Fight Against Corruption: Government Must Prove Capacity For Fairness - Dogara

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives says government institutions involved in the fight against corruption must prove their capacity for fairness, justice and strict adherence to the rule of law.

Senate To Resume Sitting On Tuesday

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The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly will be resuming from its six weeks break on Tuesday.

Court Orders Killing Of Policeman For Murder

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A high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Monday, has sentenced a Police Inspector, Samuel Timothy, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murder .

'SUPERMOON' Coincides With Lunar Eclipse

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Sky-watchers from some parts of West Africa, including Lagos - Nigeria, North and South America to Western Europe have been enjoying a rare astronomical event in which the moon has appeared to redden in the night’s sky.

Nigeria Wins Seven Nods At AMAA 2015

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A total of seven awards were given to Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which was held in South Africa over the weekend.

UN General Assembly: Obama Warns Global Community On Unity

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The United States President, Barack Obama, in his address to the UN General Assembly, warned the global community on the need to work together as one united global community.

Hajj Stampede: Buhari Orders NAHCON To Account For All Nigerian Pilgrims

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and the Nigerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to urgently account for all Nigerian pilgrims in the aftermath of last Thursday's disaster at Mina.

Saraki Says He Was Hounded By Oppositions

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has declared that he's being hounded by those who are not in support of his rise to the position of the Senate President.

Yemi Alade Drops 'Sugar' Video

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Effyzzie Music diva Yemi Alade, dances up a storm in the visual for her latest single 'Sugar'.

Burkina Faso Crisis: Coup Juntas Should Disarm To Avoid Blood Shed - ECOWAS

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The extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), ended with a resolution that the coup juntas in Burkina Faso should disarm in order to avoid further blood shed in the country.

Falae’s Abduction: Afenifere Warns Fulani Herdsmen

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Afenifere has on Tuesday, issued a strong warning on the abduction of Chief Olu Falae by Fulani herdsmen.

Buhari Commiserates With Osinbajos, Sends Delegation To Ikenne

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President Muhammadu Buhari has placed a personal call to the family of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to commiserate with them over the death of Matriarch of the Awolowo family.

Tolu Drops ‘Ifemi’ Video, Features Don Jazzy

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The Alyhills Records artist, Tolu, now has a music video for his song ‘Ifemi’ featuring Don Jazzy.

Olamide Drops 'Matters Arising'

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YBNL’s Boss, Olamide has dropped a song titled ‘Matters Arising’.

Saraki Defends Absence At Code Of Conduct Tribunal

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The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has explained why he did not honour the invitation by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Friday.

Odinkalu Urges Buhari To Reveal His Plans To Nigerians Not Foreigners

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The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to speak to Nigerians about his plans for the nation, in the country instead of revealing his plans during his visits to foreign countries.

Facebook To Introduce 'Dislike' Button

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Facebook founder,  Mark Zuckerberg,  says Facebook is to add a 'dislike' button to its social network.

Former PDP Chairman, Bamanga Tukur Quits Poiltics

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The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Bamanga Tukur, has quit partisan politics.

PDP Urge Buhari To Investigate DSS Invasion

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The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a committee to investigate the recent invasion of the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo, the state capital.

Iyanya Releases 'Applaudise' Album Track-list

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Made Men Music Group has released the official  track-list  of Iyanya’s “ Applaudise ” album.

Nigeria Will Remain Number One Investment Destination In Africa - Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, said that his administration will do all within its powers to sustain Nigeria's position as the number one investment destination in Africa.

Buhari Arrives France For Talks With Hollande

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in France for a three-day official visit that will involve talks with the President of France, Francois Hollande.

Osun Lecturers Protest Unpaid Salaries

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Lecturers working in Osun State-owned tertiary institutions on Monday stormed the State's House of Assembly in protest of unpaid salaries.

Jos School Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises To 10

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The death toll in Sunday’s building collapse at the Abu Naima Primary and Secondary School in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has risen to 10.

NSCIA Overrules JNI Says Eid-el-Kabir Day Is Sept. 24, Not Sept. 23

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The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has overruled the Jamaátu Nasril Islam, the umbrella body for Islamic Organisations in Nigeria, on the declaration of Wednesday, September 23 as Eid-el-Kabir day in Nigeria.

9ice Releases 'Faaji'

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Alapomeji Ancestral Records ‘ 9ice has dropped a high tempo song titled 'Faaji' as he continues to work on his new album which is expected to hit stores later than sooner.

Bomb Blast Rocks IDP Camp In Yola

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A blast has occurred at the Malkohi IDP's camp in Yola, Adamawa State capital.

Buhari Sacks Chairmen Of FCT Internal Revenue Service, SEB & UBEB

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate sack of the Chairmen of FCT Internal Revenue Service, Secondary Education Board (SEB) and Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB).

Army Chief Honours Two Soldiers

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has honoured two Nigerian soldiers who where on the forefront of offensive operations during the liberation of Nigerian towns captured by Boko Haram insurgents.

Senate Begins Power Sector Probe

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The Senate will begin a probe of the Nigerian power sector on Tuesday, September, 8.

FBN Holdings: Maccido Becomes Pioneer Chairman Of FBN Merchant Bank

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FBN Holdings' Pioneer Group Chief Executive, Mr Bello Maccido will be leaving his position to become the Pioneer Chairman of the newly-licensed FBN Merchant Bank.

I Will Form My Cabinet This Month, Buhari Assures

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President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month.

President Buhari Rounds Off Visit To Ghana

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President Muhammadu Buhari has rounded off his visit to Ghana with his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama. The two Presidents were in a closed door meeting after which the press was briefed on issues which were discussed. Top on the list was the reformation of the military, which President Buhari deems crucial to his administration. Both leaders also agreed on the Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS) bio-metric card which would make trading between Ghana and Nigeria much easier. President Buhari also made mention of his cabinet composition, saying he would be through by the end of this month. Click To Read Story. President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Ghana for a one-day working visit.

Buhari Arrives Ghana For Talks On Regional Security With Mahama

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Ghana for a one-day working visit.

Olu of Warri Passes On

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Itsekiri King, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri, has joined his ancestors.

Eedris Abdulkareem Releases 'Telemundo' Features MI

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The Chocolate City CEO, MI, is featured on a brand new track with E edris Abdulkareem, titled ‘ Telemundo’ .

US Presidential Election:Joe Biden Not Sure If He has Emotional Energy To Run

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The US Vice-President says he does not know if he has the "emotional energy" to run for President.

Warri Refinery Gets 90-Day Ultimatum To Resume Full Production

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The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu has given the management of Warri Refineries and Petrochemicals 90 days to resume full production.

Buhari, Osinbajo Declare Assets

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, have declared their assets.

Runtown Drops 'Bend Down Pause' Visuals Featuring Wizkid

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Runtown has released the visuals to hit track ' Bend Down Pause ' featuring Wizkid .