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Despite Rev. Okotie’s Billions, He Still lives in a Rented Apartment

After several reports that billionaire preacher and founder of Household of God Church, Rev Christopher Okotie, is nursing plans to commence development of the premier property he acquired in the name...

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Senate in rowdy session over Jonathan’s $1bn loan request

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA—THE Senate yesterday was thrown into rowdy session following the approval of the $1 billion loan request by President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle the...

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FG can crush Boko Haram insurgents in 30 days – Senator Ndume

A serving senator of the Federal Republic, Senator Mohammadu Ali Ndume, representing Borno State has disclosed that the federal government can dislodge the Boko Haram sect in 30 days, including...

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EFCC drops N6bn fraud case against ex- Works Minister, nine others without...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday surprised Nigerians with the unconditional dropping of the 47 count-charge leveled against former Minister of Works, Dr. Hassan Lawal, and...

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Boko Haram: Damaturu residents rejoice over Army’s victory

Damaturu—A cross section of Damaturu residents yesterday, expressed joy over the recent victory of the Nigerian army over members of the Boko Haram sect in the North-East of the country. They expressed...

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Six ministers to quit Jonathan’s cabinet

At least, six ministers may quit President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet in October as preparations for the 2015 general elections peak. The affected ministers are expected to resign their appointments...

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BAYELSA AIRPORT PROJECT PROGRESSES: SAND FILLING COMPLETED, AS NCAA UNDERTAKE...

The Bayelsa State Government says sand filling work has been completed at the site of ongoing the state-owned International cargo Airport project at Amassoma. The State Commissioner for Works and...

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Photo: Former NURTW Boss shot dead In Ekiti Crisis

The former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti state, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye has been shot dead. He was killed in Ado Ekiti on his way home by some unknown gunmen....

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Court discharged Adeyemi Ikuforiji of N600m money laundering charges

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji has been discharged and acquitted by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos, of the money laundering charges preferred...

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US sceptical about Nigerian Mlitary’s claim of killing Boko Haram leader, Shekau

The United States yesterday expressed doubts over claims by the Nigerian military that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau had been killed in recent clashes with troops. According to a senior State...

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APC condemns attempt to cover up the $9.3 million scandal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the obvious attempt by the PDP-led Federal Government, working with some members of the National Assembly, to cover up the smuggling of 9.3 million US...

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Egypt Air Saga: It’s time our govt stood up for us, Joshua’s mother cries to FG

By FLORENCE AMAGIYA, JULIET EBIRIM & AKEEM SALAU A 17 year old Nigerian medical student, Joshua Kunle Abdulazeez, returning to school in Ukraine, recently gave an account of how he nearly died at...

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His last moments on earth: How Dimgba Igwe Died Reveals –Eyewitness

Weeks after Dimgba Igwe, Ni­geria’s media icon and Vice Chairman of The Sun was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday, September 6, leading to his death, some hours later, in the emergen­cy...

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Nyanya bombing: DSS,Police fight in court over Ogwuche’s trial

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The planned arraignment of  the alleged mastermind of the April 14, bomb blast that killed over 75 persons at a motor park in Nyanya Abuja, Aminu Ogwuche, was stalled yesterday...

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Oyedepo is a living proof of the teachings in the Bible –Jimoh Ibrahim

Business Mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, has described the Founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a living proof of the teachings in the Bible. In a...

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Day King’s College brought Emir of Kano to Lagos

Is it not said by wise men of old that it is a privilege to behold a king? What about seeing a king and a governor? “The event is better witnessed than narrated.” One would say. Indeed it was a...

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Terrorism: 1,200 Nigerian security personnel leave for Russia

By Ben Agande About 1,200 Nigerian security personnel including members of the Armed Forces, the police and members of the Department of State Services, DSS, have so far left Abuja for anti-insurgent...

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2015: Ohaneze has betrayed Ndigbo – Okorie

Chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP), Chief Chekwas Okorie, yesterday, tore the leadership of the Ohaneze Ndigbo apart for betraying the Igbo nation. Okorie blamed the apex Igbo social...

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$9.3m arms deal: Nigerians should reject attempt to deceive them- CENTREP

By Emma Amaize Committee  for the Vulnerable and Underprivileged, CENTREP, Warri, Delta State, yesterday, urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and reject any attempt to sweep the transporting of a...

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Nigeria @ 54: It’s a matter of leadership and follower-ship

By Emmanuel Edukugho On October 1, Nigeria will mark the 54th anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule. This is a time for reflection than celebration, considering the political...

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