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Boko Haram: Ceasefire deal came too late – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun yesterday took a swipe on the federal government, saying that its ceasefire deal with the Boko Haram sect came too...

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Our members won’t be used as thugs in 2015 — Gani Adams

The National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Chief Gani Adams, has said that none of the members will be engaged as thugs by politicians as the country prepares for the 2015 general...

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Ebola: 600 Nigerian volunteers part of international response team

Abuja – The Coordinator, Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Prof. Abdulsalami Nasidi, said more than 600 Nigerians registered as volunteers in the international team to control Ebola Virus...

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Boko Haram: I am not excited over the ceasefire deal – Ango Abdulahi

As reactions continue to greet the ceasefire deal between the federal government and the Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerians have been advised not to celebrate yet. DailyPost reports that barely 24 after...

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Senator Maeba declares interest to run for Rivers governorship

A former Senator who represented the Rivers South East Senatorial district, Lee Maeba has declared his ambition to contest the 2015 governorship election in Rivers State. While presenting his blueprint...

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Ahmad Salkida’s Reactions to FG’s Ceasefire Agreement: Its All Fake, Danladi...

Less than 48 hours after the alleged ceasefire agreement between the FG and the terror group, a top journalist with links to Kingpins of Boko Haram has come out to fault the agreement, analysing how...

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Shocker: Edo Crisis Escalates As Bomb Blast Rocks PDP Chieftain’s Estate

The crisis in Edo State took another dimension last Saturday when an explosion rocked a mini estate belonging to the a former Secretary to the Edo State Government, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Denis...

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U.S. is Responsible for the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Liberian Scientist

A History of Guatemala’s Syphilis Experiment: How a U.S. Led Team Performed Human Experimentations in Central America Dr. Cyril Broderick, A Liberian scientist and a former professor of Plant Pathology...

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Nigeria still on our list of Ebola nations – Cuba

The Nigeria Ambassador to Cuba, Ambassador Laraba Bhutto has disclosed that the Cuban government is yet to remove Nigeria out among the countries with Ebola. Bhutto who spoke to Vanguard  in...

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Anambra Govt. seals off 59 buildings over tax default

The Anambra Government said it sealed off no fewer than 59 residential buildings and business premises since 2011, over default in payment of taxes by property owners. Mr Sylvester Agbapu, Head of...

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Rivers Assembly grants Amaechi’s request to withdraw N19bn from Reserved Fund

The Rivers State House of Assembly today granted a request by Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to access and withdraw the sum of N19 billion from the reserved fund of the state. The reserved fund was...

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Boko Haram won’t respect ceasefire declared by FG or third party – Ex-Army...

A security consultant and retired military officer, Capt Umar Aliyu on Monday said the ceasefire agreement reached by the Federal Government with the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group is not binding...

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I am happy Nigeria is free from Ebola – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to be at alert despite the declaration by the World Health Organisation that Nigeria is now free from Ebola Virus Disease, EVD. DailyPost reports...

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Guns, Weapons As Catholic Priests Fight In Mbaise Over Control Of Parish

The last may not have been heard about the crisis rocking the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara Mbaise in Imo State as pro-Bishop Okpalaeke and anti-Okpalaeke priests fought to the finish at St. Brigit’s...

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Court Quashes Jimoh Ibrahim’s Takeover of Newswatch, Halts Further Publications

Davidson Iriekpen Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday quashed the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) which transferred the ownership of Newswatch Communications Limited to...

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Captain Blames Chevron in US Court over Attack by Nigerian Pirates

Ejiofor Alike with agency reports A United States captain, Wren Thomas, who was taken hostage and tortured in a filthy and mosquito-infested camp in Bayelsa State for 18 days after his supply vessel...

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Obasanjo, Kashamu Feud: Former Senate President Tackles Obasanjo

Chuks Okocha in Abuja A former Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, has described the recent stance of former President Olusegun Obasanjo on some national issues, especially as it concerns Buruji...

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NEMA: FG will Rehabilitate the North-east

Michael Olugbode in Marduguri The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) has said the federal government is willing to do everything necessary to rehabilitate the people affected by the Boko...

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NDLEA Chairman Gives Out Daughter In Marriage

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade has given out her last daughter Amina Giade to Barrister Mohammad Sagir in marriage. The ceremony was...

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‘If despite deal girls do not return, Jonathan will be no worse off ‘

Nigeria’s disputed claim to have brokered a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram and release deal for more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls was aimed at improving the country’s tarnished reputation abroad...

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