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Boko Haram: We Have To Maintain Control Over Liberated Territories – Buratai Tells Troops

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai has disclosed that a lot more needed to be done to maintain control over liberated territories, as well as full establish government authority in all areas within the North East. Aside the need for control of liberated territories, General Buratai told troops, “We must remain poised […]

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“Buhari Has Delivered On All Campaign Promises” – Kebbi Governor Bagudu

The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, says that President Muhammad Buhari has delivered on the three cardinal promises he made during the 2015 electioneering campaign. The governor stated this in his Sallah message on Friday, in Birnin Kebbi, saying security was better than how the president took over the country. He added that […]

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Probe Of Ibrahim Magu Is A Plus For President Buhari’s Administration – Abubakar Malami

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says the ongoing probe of Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a plus for the Buhari administration. Malami said this during an interview on NTA. According to Malami, Magu’s probe proves that no one […]

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Reps Urge Buhari To Sanction Ngige, Give Reasons

The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sanction the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for allegedly violating a moratorium on the issuance of International Recruiters Licenses. This was sequel to a motion by Rep. Tolulope Alande-Shadipe (APC-Oyo) which was unanimously adopted at plenary […]

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THIS LIFE NO JUST BALANCE!! Senate Begins Annual Eight-Week Vacation

The Senate will begin its annual eight-week vacation from Friday. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, who made the announcement during Thursday’s plenary, said the senators would resume legislative activities on September 15. He, however, said the various senate committees would work during the vacation. Lawan urged the relevant committees on Petroleum (Upstream and Downstream) and […]

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My Relationship With President Buhari Is Okay – Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has described his relationship with his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari, as okay. My relationship with President Buhari is okay-Goodluck Jonathan He said this shortly after his meeting with the President in the statehouse in Abuja today July 21. “You have been seeing me coming and I have been having friendly […]

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Why APC Will Win Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections – APC Chairman (READ)

Mala Mai Buni, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, has declared that the party will win Edo and Ondo governorship polls. He premised his optimism on the ongoing reconciliation efforts by leadership of the party. The Yobe governor spoke on Monday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. He inaugurated the Edo Governorship Campaign […]

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Buhari And Tinubu Are Not At War – Garba Shehu

The Presidency has reacted to speculation of President Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), having a strained relationship following the dissolution of the party’s national working committee. Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu in a statement released on Saturday June 27, described report of Buhari and Tinubu having a frosty relationship […]

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10 PDP Governors To Join APC Soon – Yahaya Bello

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, said on Friday at least 10 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bello, who stated this when he featured in a Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, said the dissolution of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) and other decisions taken during […]

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I Never Said I Spent N35 Billion On Buhari’s Elections – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied saying he spent N35 billion on the elections of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and 2019. A report had quoted Tinubu as expressing regrets that he spent heavily on the president. The report said while having a discussion with Bisi Akande, former […]

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How I Survived Epic Political Battles – Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the challenges he faced before getting a ticket to contest the 2020 governorship election in the state as “epic political battles”. The governor noted that he was “dragged and forced into the battles”. He said this in a statement on Friday to commend members of the Peoples […]

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Oyo State Set To Open Schools, Reveals Measures Put In Place Amidst COVID-19

Barring any last-minute change, the Oyo State Government has modified the resumption of schools in the state that was earlier scheduled for June 29. The Government had earlier directed all terminal classes including Primary Six (Pry 6), Junior Secondary School Three (JSS3) and Senior Secondary School Three (SSS3) to resume on June 29 ahead of […]

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APC In Big Trouble As Governor Obaseki, All House Of Assembly’s Member Defect To PDP In Edo

Without any doubt, APC is on the verge of losing Edo State to PDP if they don’t retrace their steps and resolve the issue on the ground. Here’s what just happened in the state Indeed Edo is not Lagos just the way people are saying on Social media. The same thing happened in Lagos to […]

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Obaseki Arrives PDP National Secretariat For Screening

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has arrived at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party for screening. After Obaseki joined the PDP on Friday, the party extended the screening of aspirants for its primary election in Edo State. It also granted the governor and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, waivers to contest election on the […]

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Staff of First Bank allegedly caught stealing N18.9 million is arrested by EFCC

The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a staff of First Bank of Nigeria Plc for allegedly stealing N18.900 million. According to the EFCC, the staff, identified as Philips Orumade, was reported by the Management of the Bank, after he was caught on CCTV. Orumade, who was said to […]

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