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Bayelsa, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Rivers, State News, Top Stories
Friday, June 3rd, 2016
Chukwudi Akasike and Ovie Okpare PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to perform the commencement of the clean-up of Ogoniland and other impacted communities in the Niger Delta region in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. This was against the popular expectation that the President would personally perform the ceremony […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Niyi Odebode and Ifeanyi Onuba Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday returned to Nigeria after a month’s trip to the United Kingdom and Côte d’Ivoire. It was gathered that the former President arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday before heading for his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. It was gathered that […]
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Armed Forces, Army, Headlines
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Afeez Hanafi A Lagos-based hotel manager, Ms Omolara Koleoso, has accused some soldiers at the Ikeja Cantonment of unlawfully detaining her for arguing with their colleague. She said she was detained for over 24 hours without food, adding that family members who came were not allowed to see her. Our correspondent learnt that it took […]
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Latest Politics, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Immigration boss orders arrest of ex-govs, ministers, others over illegal passports — 1st June 2016 From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja One week after his appointment, the new Controller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede has read the riot act to his men. He directed officers across the nation to arrest all former governors, ministers […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Visa opens office in Dubai in anticipation of digital switch — 1st June 2016 By Olabisi Olaleye A new center designed for technologists, financial institutions and developers to co-create the next generation of payment and commerce applications has been commissioned in Dubai by Visa , a global payments technology company. In a statement by […]
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Latest Politics
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
State of the nation: Atiku opens up — 1st June 2016 From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar bemoaned the state of the nation and declared that the leadership has not learnt lessons from past mistakes. He said this at a book launch, We are all Biafrans , held at the Shehu […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
By Azadeh Ansari and Sophia Saifi, CNN Updated 2:56 PM ET, Wed June 1, 2016 Maria Abbasi was baby-sitting a younger sister near Murree, Pakistan, when she was attacked, her family says. Story highlights Burns consumed 85% percent of Maria Abbasi’s body, her family says Three arrested in connection with killing; arrest warrant out for fourth person […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Yobo takes final bow in style It was fun and fanfare as former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo played his testimonial game in Port Harcourt on Friday, writes ’TANA AIYEJINA Governor Nyesom Wike hit the woodwork, David Moyes was on the bench, Austin Okocha dazzled both fans and opponents alike, Emmanuel Emenike hit a hat-trick, […]
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Headlines
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
The suspects Photo: Samson Folarin Samson Folarin Two graduates, Desmond Quadri and Richard Orji, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly raping a woman in the Ajah area. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects had attended a party together where they had some bottles of alcoholic drink. After the party, 24-year-old Quadri […]
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Boko Haram, Borno, Latest Politics, State News
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Fidelis Soriwei, Abuja The Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 247 captives from the men of the Boko Haram Sect in Borno State. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Wednesday that captives were rescued by the troops of the 81 Battalion, the 251 Task Force Battalion, […]
