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Buhari meets PDP, APC leaders in Aso Rock

Posted by admin Action Congress of Nigeria, Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Says opposition not hostility, enmity || We’ll keep you on your toes, says Makarfi IN what appears to be an attempt at breaking the ice, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, met with leaders of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) together with their All Progressive Congress (APC) counterparts at the presidential villa, Abuja. […]

Fayose absent as governos with Buhari

Posted by admin Ekiti, Governors, Latest Politics, State News Sunday, August 27th, 2017

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – GOVERNOR of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose was conspicuously absent as governors met with president Muhammadu Buhari at the PresidentiPresidential Villa Abuja. The meeting which started immediately after President Buhari finished the Friday Jumat service had in attendance the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike […]

Now that you are back …, Charly boy writes Buhari

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85), Presidency Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari and CharlyBoy Dear Mr. President Sir: When I learned that you would be returning yesterday, I was glad because it means you eventually listened to our cries and yearnings. You have returned at a time when our country needs you most to surmount the crucibles battering us as a people and a […]

Nigeria’s unity settled, not negotiable, says Buhari – ignoring legitimate agitation for independence of Biafra, Niger Delta and others

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Sesan Olufowobi and Olalekan Adetayo President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the unity of the country would not be open to any negotiation. The President, in its first statement to Nigerians since he returned to Nigeria after a 104-day medical vacation in London, added that political mischief makers who were fuelling ethnic violence would […]

Buhari returns to Nigeria after medical treatment in London – was away for 104 days

Posted by admin Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories Sunday, August 20th, 2017

(CNN)President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending more than three months in London seeking medical treatment. Buhari’s plane landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the capital, late in the afternoon. The 74-year-old President has not made any public appearances during this period or addressed the […]

Two new ministers get portfolio

Posted by admin Latest Politics Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

At last, the Federal Government FG has assigned portfolios to the two recently confirmed Ministerial appointees. Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande disclosed this Wednesday in his Twitter handle. ”AgP Osinbajo asigns portfolios to the 2 ministers earlier sworn in. There are now 2 Ministers of State in […]

Leave Niger Delta before October 1, agitators tell northerners, Yorubas

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, Niger Delta, Raw Politics, Top Stories Saturday, August 12th, 2017

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday handed down an ultimatum to Northerners and Yoruba from south west zone resident in the region to vacate before October 1. The coalition also said that it is set to resume the bombings of major oil and gas installation in the coastal region. […]

Nigeria sleep walking to national disaster – Anyaoku

Posted by admin Latest Politics Saturday, August 12th, 2017

Anyaoku We must translate our potential to reality – Gambari We need a new constitution – Omole By Providence Emmanuel Lagos-There was a critical assessment of the state of the nation yesterday, with former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and former Nigeria Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, with both expressing […]

Amid cash crunch, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic cars

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Top Stories Monday, August 7th, 2017

John Ameh, Abuja Over 200 members of the House of Representatives have taken delivery of brand new exotic cars, though all 360 lawmakers have yet to receive their July salaries. The PUNCH learnt that the non-payment of their salaries and other benefits had left most of the members without enough funds in the last one […]

We told Buhari not to be in a haste to come back – Ortom

Posted by admin Benue, Latest Politics, State News Sunday, August 6th, 2017

By Nwafor Sunday Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, yesterday, at the state house told newsmen that the six selected governors who went to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London advised him not to hurry back, but to take care of his health pending when his doctors clear him. According to Ortom, “We were happy […]

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		1 Video: I insist Buhari was on life support but thank God he’s getting better – FayoseThe Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he stands by his former statement that President Muhammadu Buhari was [...] After a Pyrrhic Victory – By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olakekan Waheed Adigun \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 1, 2017 – It has become a pastime for me to [...] ‘Restructuring’ is Just Another Empty Buzzword – By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Abuja, Nigeria \| August 1, 2017 – Restructuring is currently the buzzword in the country. But [...]	2	3	4	5 June 12, Our Collective Amnesia – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 5, 2017 – Most countries create their destinies around their pleasant or tragic [...] Opinion: New wind blowing in passport office During the week, I had cause to visit the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) or more specifically the passport office in [...] 5 interesting Nigerian marriage traditions With 250 ethnic groups, Nigeria can be easily be referred to as a culturally rich country with different ethnic backgrounds [...] 2019: My son not interested in governorship – SarakiPresident of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has ruled out the possibility of his son participating in the governorship race [...] US approves Super Tucano attack planes for Nigeria to fight Boko Haram infidels After years of foot-dragging, the US State Department has finally approved a $593 million sale to Nigeria of A-29 Super [...] Police dismiss four officers for burgling Jonathan’s house By Anthony Ogbonna The police, Thursday, dismissed four officers for allegedly burgling the house of the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck [...]
6 Press Release: Ranking of Nigerian Polytechnics based on online popularityPress Release RANKING OF NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS BASED ON ONLINE POPULARITY Sapele, Nigeria, August 4, 2017 – THE NIGERIAN ARCHIVE (http://www.nigeriarchive.com/) established to document [...] We told Buhari not to be in a haste to come back – OrtomBy Nwafor Sunday Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, yesterday, at the state house told newsmen that the six selected governors [...] Nigeria: Anxiety mounts over departure of presidential Jet from LondonBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru There was speculation that the Presidential jet in London departed the country perhaps to Nigeria which caused tension [...] Mauritania Votes in Controversial Constitutional ReferendumMauritanians go to the polls to vote in a controversial constitutional referendum boycotted by several opposition parties and civil society [...] Opinion: Rwanda’s Paul Kagame – Despot or Savior?By Philipp Sandner (Sst) (http://allafrica.com/stories/201708050005.html) Rwandan President Paul Kagame is poised to win his third term in office. A constitutional amendment [...] Rwanda: Paul Kagame Wins Presidential Poll By a Landslide Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has sealed a landslide victory in presidential elections, granting him a third term in office [...] Upholding Child Dignity in Nigeria – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 6, 2017 – June 12 every year is marked as the World [...] 80% Nigerian doctors seek jobs abroad – NOIPollsAnew survey conducted by Nigerian Polling organisation, NOIPolls, in partnership with Nigeria Health Watch, has shown that about eight out [...]	7 Amid cash crunch, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic carsJohn Ameh, Abuja Over 200 members of the House of Representatives have taken delivery of brand new exotic cars, though all [...] Nigerian, Adekunle Ojo arrested for identity theft in USA Nigerian, Daniel Adekunle Ojo, who had spent less than 14 months in the United States, has been arrested by [...]	8	9	10	11	12 Leave Niger Delta before October 1, agitators tell northerners, Yorubas By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA- A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday handed down an ultimatum to Northerners and Yoruba from [...] Why we searched UN building in Maiduguri – Army The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had conducted cordon and search operation at a building housing the United Nations [...] Eagles move up in FIFA rankings TOP HEADLINES Idris Adesina Nigeria moved up a spot from the 39th to 38th position in the latest FIFA Rankings released by [...] Nigeria sleep walking to national disaster – Anyaoku Anyaoku We must translate our potential to reality – Gambari We need a new constitution – Omole By Providence Emmanuel Lagos-There was a critical [...] Picture: Rashidi Yekini’s daughter, Yemisi, graduates with distinction in UK YEMISI Yekini, one of the two daughters left behind by the Nigeria’s all-time Super Eagles’ highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, [...] Picture: Soldiers force lady to undress for wearing camouflage Samson Folarin There has been widespread condemnation of an alleged public harassment of a yet-to-be identified lady by some military officers. A [...]
13 Press Release: Gov. Wike to renovate 175 schools in Rivers at N1 billion for each schoolPRESS RELEASE WIKE’S CLAIMS ON SCHOOL RENOVATION FRAUDULENT AND A PLOY TO SIPHON FUNDS — RIVERS APC Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom [...] Separatist agitations in Nigeria: Causes and Trajectories (I)- By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Abuja, Nigeria \| August 2017 – President Buhari’s health challenges have sparked intrigue in Nigeria [...] Press Release: Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Awardee Launches Digital Library Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Awardee Launches Digital Library e86 Limited, a Nigerian software development firm and an awardee of the [...] Joe Igbokwe, Nnamdi Kanu and the Emperor’s New Clothes- By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olalekan Waheed Adigun \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 13, 2017 – The story is told of an Emperor whose [...] The Serio-comedy that is neo-Biafranism – By Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| August 13, 2017 – A lady from Akwa Ibom derisively talked about the [...]	14	15 Picture of victim: Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe, wanted by South Africa Police for assaulting a 20-year old model – Escapes after agreeing to turn self in Lawyers for Grace Mugabe are negotiating with South African authorities after Zimbabwe’s first lady failed to hand herself in to [...]	16 Two new ministers get portfolioAt last, the Federal Government FG has assigned portfolios to the two recently confirmed Ministerial appointees. Special Assistant to the Acting [...] Pictures: Gunmen attack EFCC headquarters in Abuja – leave death threat noteA major security breach was recorded at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the early [...]	17	18	19 Trump will resign, says Tony Schwartz, ghost writer who penned Donald Trump’s 1987 memoir “The Art of the Deal”The ghost writer who penned Donald Trump’s 1987 memoir “The Art of the Deal” thinks the US president will throw [...]
20 Buhari returns to Nigeria after medical treatment in London – was away for 104 days (CNN)President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending more than three months in London seeking medical treatment. Buhari’s [...]	21 [VIDEO] Benin chief humiliated for disrespecting Oba of Benin A video showing a chief in Benin, identified as Chief Dr. Oguigo, being humiliated and labelled an enemy of the [...] [VIDEO] Usain Bolt spends over N3m celebrating retirement, says ‘Don’t judge me’ TOP HEADLINES The hitherto world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, ended his career at the London World Championships. And the 30-year-old went [...]	22 Ondo: CAC pastor impregnates member, prays for naked women Peter Dada, Akure A woman, Mrs. Omotola Akerele, has alleged that a pastor, Mathew Olakunle, had sex with her when she [...] The Mantra, ‘Nigerian Unity is not Negotiable’, is Pseudo-nationalism – By By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| August 22, 2017 – Nigerians love mantras – statements or slogans repeated [...] The Days of The Shackles – By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| August 22, 2017 – I have always asked the question whether the President Muhammadu [...] Now that you are back …, Charly boy writes Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari and CharlyBoy Dear Mr. President Sir: When I learned that you would be returning yesterday, I was glad [...] Nigerian excretes 1410.9 grams of cocaine, faces death penalty in ChinaBy Vera Samuel Anyagafu The High People’s Court of Guangdong Province, China, has finally confirmed a death sentence with two years [...] I’m happy Buhari has returned, Fayose saysLeading critic of the Nigerian president and chairman of the opposition governors’ forum, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti Monday said [...] Nigeria’s unity settled, not negotiable, says Buhari – ignoring legitimate agitation for independence of Biafra, Niger Delta and others Sesan Olufowobi and Olalekan Adetayo President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the unity of the country would not be open to [...]	23	24	25 Why Buhari cancelled FEC meeting – PresidencyBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA-PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, called off the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, which normally starts at about 10am [...] Oduah threatens to withdraw from Anambra gov raceSen. Stella Oduah, an aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, has threatened withdrawal from the race, alleging [...] IPOB rejects withdrawal of quit notice, asks Igbo to leave North ‎ IPOB Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu The Indigenous People of Biafra has rejected the withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbo in the [...] Nigerian, Ozigi Abdulkarim, tricks girlfriend into prostitution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arrested one Ozigi Abdulkarim for allegedly luring [...] Picture: Nigerian-born American star on HBO, Yvonne Orji, celebrates 33 as virgin Yvonne Yvonne Orji, the sex-drunk character Molly in HBO series Insecure, is proud to be a 33-year-old virgin, even though she [...]	26 Picture: I was captivated by his sweet words and lovely figure, says British grandmother, 72, married to Nigerian man, 27I was captivated by his sweet words and lovely figure, says British grandmother, 72, married to Nigerian man, 27 A British [...]
27 Arewa youths make a U-turn, say Igbo can stay in NorthArewa youths make a U-turn, say Igbo can stay in North Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups has withdrawn the [...] [Photos] Claiming equality, women hold topless parade in New York City Activists paraded shirtless through the streets of New York on Saturday, flashing their chests to celebrate the 10th annual GoTopless [...] 19-yr-old Fulani herdsman rapes married woman in Ibadan, remanded By: Tony Friday, August 25, 2017 Ibadan-An Iyaganku Senior Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered a herdsman, Abubakar Likita, to be [...] Buhari meets PDP, APC leaders in Aso Rock Says opposition not hostility, enmity \|\| We’ll keep you on your toes, says Makarfi IN what appears to be an attempt at [...] Ondo Pastor who cures spiritual attack through sexual intercourseOndo Pastor who cures spiritual attack through sexual intercourse News By: Tony Friday, August 25, 2017 By Dayo Johnson WITH her eyes wide [...] Fayose absent as governos with BuhariBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – GOVERNOR of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose was conspicuously absent as governors met with president Muhammadu Buhari [...] Spanish, Finnish police break Nigerian prostitution ringSpanish and Finnish police, with the help of European law agencies, have arrested 24 members of a suspected prostitution ring [...] Cameroon crisis deepens, as Eagles September 1 clash looms ‘Tana Aiyejina Internal problems in Cameroon football took a new dimension on Thursday, when armed gendarmes surrounded the headquarters of [...]	28	29	30 PHOTOS: Senator Dino Melaye rocks the beat at Nottinghill CarnivalPHOTOS: Senator Dino Melaye rocks the beat at Nottinghill Carnival TOPADLIN BREAKING: EFCC recovers N409bn, $69.5m – Magu BREAKING: EFCC recovers N409bn, $69.5m – Magu — 30th August 2017 From Iheanacho Nwosu, Abuja Acting Chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) [...] US mega church pastor, Joel Osteen, accused of neglecting Houston flood victims by closing the doors of his 16,000-seater church when smaller churches are heeding the call as Jesus would do Televangelist Joel Osteen canceled services at his Houston megachurch Sunday and has yet to reopen its doors — despite the [...] Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwo is dead Late Obi Madubogwo By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwo who has been battling with chronic diabetic sore for some time now [...] Mammam Daura tried to control Osinbajo when Buhari travelled -Junaid A Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, shares his concerns over President Muhammadu Buhari’s return, his health and administration, in [...]	31

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Buhari meets PDP, APC leaders in Aso Rock

Fayose absent as governos with Buhari

Now that you are back …, Charly boy writes Buhari

Nigeria’s unity settled, not negotiable, says Buhari – ignoring legitimate agitation for independence of Biafra, Niger Delta and others

Buhari returns to Nigeria after medical treatment in London – was away for 104 days

Two new ministers get portfolio

Leave Niger Delta before October 1, agitators tell northerners, Yorubas

Nigeria sleep walking to national disaster – Anyaoku

Amid cash crunch, Reps take delivery of 200 exotic cars

We told Buhari not to be in a haste to come back – Ortom

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