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Headlines, Imo, State News
Monday, July 27th, 2015
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Government activities in Imo State will, with effect from today, remain grounded, following the indefinite industrial action called by labour leaders in the state. This development has eventually vindicated Vanguard that had exclusively been reporting the growing discontent among workers, over the state government’s alleged plan to slash staff salaries in the […]
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Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News
Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have burnt down houses, including the family home of the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, in his village in Borno State. At least, two people were killed and eight injured during the attack on Buratai village on Tuesday, sources […]
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Headlines, Lagos, State News
Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has scrapped the Finance and Administration Department in the state’s civil service, renaming it the Administration and Human Resource Department. A circular by the Head of Service, Mrs. Shade Jaji, on Wednesday, explained that the decision was made to ensure an […]
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Enugu, Headlines, State News
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015
…As Ngwo clan rededicates self to God From PETRUS OBI, Enugu Before now, the town of Ngwo, home of the late Chief C.C. Onoh, in Enugu State was a great land and shining city on the hills. But over time, the Ngwo clan lost its glamour as occultists and evil men desecrated the land. This […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Monday, July 20th, 2015
The allegation by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State that former Minister of Finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spent $1 billion out of the Excess Crude Account to fund the re-election bid of former President Jonathan is the kind of ludicrously false statement that has unfortunately become a trademark of the Governor in his public campaign […]
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Headlines, Kano, State News, Top Stories
Monday, July 20th, 2015
Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi, on Saturday in Kano wept at the Government House, while reflecting on life-after-death. As beads of tears rolled down the cheeks of the Emir, he reminded his subjects of the need to exhibit good character, honesty, good compassion and transparency while dealing […]
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Boko Haram, Headlines, Yobe
Friday, July 17th, 2015
Two women on Friday detonated Improvised Explosive Devices in two screening areas for intending Muslim worshippers in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, killing a total of 50 persons. Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. S.K Usman, who made the announcement, said the blasts took place at Gwange, where 43 persons were killed; and at Phase One, where […]
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Headlines, Ogun, State News
Friday, July 17th, 2015
From Segun Olatunji, Abeokuta AN Ogun State High Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta yesterday sentenced a 22-year-old house help, David Idah to death for killing a 65-year-old retired chief magistrate, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Timeyin over a year ago. Idah who on March 28 last year beheaded Timeyin in her Laderin Estate, Abeokuta residence, is to […]
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Headlines, Lagos, State News
Friday, July 10th, 2015
Tinubu Magistrate’s Court The police in Lagos have arrested a security guard manning a plaza on Balogun Street, Lagos Island, Peter Ataro, and a load carrier, Asu Cusmars, for allegedly stealing pairs of shoes worth N2m. It was said that the guard had connived with Cusmars and one Obi, who is still at large, […]
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Anambra, Boko Haram, Ebonyi, Headlines, South-East, State News
Thursday, July 9th, 2015
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on Thursday explained why the planned protest by traders against the relocation of some Boko Haram suspects to Anambra State did not hold in the state. He told journalists during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abakaliki that since the suspects had already been taken to Abuja, […]
