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Insurgency: Army Publishes Images Of 100 Suspects

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The Nigerian Army has published the photograph of 100 suspected insurgents declared wanted by the ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’.

SIM Registration: Reps To Probe Telecommunication Providers And Regulator

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The House of Representatives in Nigeria has begun a process of investigating the extent of telecommunication companies compliance to a directive to deactivate all pre-registered Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards and the role of the regulator in ensuring compliance.

Reps Summon CBN Boss Over BVN Breaches

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over some possible breaches in the operation of the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN).

Sound Sultan Drops 'Monsura' Features Olamide

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Sound Sultan has dropped a brand new tune titled ' Monsura ' and it features YBNL boss, Olamide .

WHO De-lists Nigeria From Polio Endemic Countries

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The World Health Organisation has removed Nigeria from the list of polio endemic countries.

PDP Calls Caucus Meeting Over Tribunal Cases

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The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has summoned a national caucus meeting of its members to discuss the governorship tribunal cases in several states across the country.

Blast Kills Six In Maiduguri

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Six people have been killed in the early hours of Friday after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a Mosque behind a Magistrate Court around the Polo area of Maiduguri, Borno State.  

EFCC Quizzes Akpabio

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The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Goodswill Akpabio is being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Army General Jailed For Losing Equipment To Boko Haram

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The Nigerian Army on Thursday, convicted a Brigadier General, Enitan Ransome-Kuti, blamed for the loss of Baga in Borno State to Boko Haram insurgents in January.

Higher Institutions Declare Strike In Kwara

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Staff of tertiary institutions in Kwara State have declared an indefinite strike following the non payment of six months salary arrears by the State Government.

Olu Of Warrri Designate Begins Ascension Rites

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The Olu of Warri kingdom designate, Omoba Ikenwoli Emiko, has commenced the ascension rites to the throne with the Idaniken which will last 90 days.

Police Recruitment: Adherence To Federal Character Is Crucial – Lawmakers

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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have said that there is need to adhere to federal character provisions in the recruitment of the 10,000 new policemen nationwide as recently directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Foiled Robbery In PH: Police Recovers 120 Million Naira

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A robbery attack on a new generation bank located at Trans Amadi in Port Harcourt, Rivers State's capital was foiled on Wednesday by the state's police command.

Reps Recommend Scholarships For Adadevoh's Children

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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to give scholarships to the children of late Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh for her sacrifice in preventing further spread of Ebola in the country back in 2014.

Senate Confirms Nominations Of 18 Ministerial Nominees

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Eighteen of the 37 ministerial nominees from the list submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari have been confirmed by the Senate.

Lekki Free Trade Zone Boss Tajudeen Disu Shot Dead

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The Managing Director of Lekki Free Trade Zone, Tajudeen Disu, has been shot dead.

Senate Receives Second Batch of Ministerial Nominees’ List

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The second batch of President Muhammadu Buhari’s list of ministerial nominees has been presented to the Nigerian Senate.

Groups Protest Against Nomination Of Lai Muhammad

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Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have kicked against the nomination of Lai Muhammad as ministerial nominee from Kwara State.

Breaking News: Bomb Blasts Hit Damaturu

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Multiple blasts have hit Damaturu, Yobe State capital on Wednesday, leaving 16 people dead.

United States Condemns Explosions in Nigerian Capital

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The United States has strongly condemned the dual explosions in the Nyanya and Kuje areas of Abuja on Friday and the suicide bombings and militant attacks in Maiduguri and Adamawa on Thursday.

Dogara Condemns Abuja Blasts

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Yakubu Dogara, has condemned Friday night's  bomb blasts in Kuje and Nyanya, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Abuja Blasts: IGP Assures Residents Adequate Security

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The Inspector-General of Police,  IGP Solomon Arase ,   has assured residents and the entire country not to panic as the Nigeria Police Force is prepared to do all within its reach to ensure adequate security of lives and property.

15 Dead, 41 Injured In Abuja Blasts

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15 people have been confirmed dead and 41 injured so far in the bomb blast that rocked three spots in the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Friday night.

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke Granted Bail

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Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in London on Friday, has been granted bail.

Presidency Silent On Diezani Alison-Madueke’s Arrest

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The Presidency in Nigeria has declined to comment on the arrest of former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke .

Army On Medical Mission To Edo IDP

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The Nigerian Army is currently on a 3-day medical outreach to the Internally Diplaced Persons (IDP) in Uhogua community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke Arrested

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Former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been arrested in London.