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‘Dying’ Cocaine Trafficker Forces Dubai-Bound Flight To Land in Lagos

The deteriorating health condition of a suspected cocaine trafficker forced an Emirates flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make an emergency landing in Lagos on Saturday.
Ahmadu Garba, commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at...

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5 Biafra Protesters Killed, ‘358’ Arrested Across 4 States

Five members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) were killed on Monday, just as the police arrested over 358 members of the group across four states in the south-east.

Charles Muka, police spokesman in Delta, said the protesters were killed during violent confrontation with security personnel.

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I pity Lai Mohammed, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he feels pity for Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, for having the responsibility of explaining government’s actions or inaction to Nigerians.

Speaking on Monday when he hosted state house correspondents at the presidential villa in Abuja, Buhari said he and his cabinet members

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Soldiers Fatally shoot Policeman For ‘Dangerous Driving’

A policeman was killed, while three of his colleagues sustained injuries after soldiers at a checkpoint along Bauchi to Jos road opened fire on a bus conveying policemen travelling from Taraba to Kaduna.

Headquarters of the 33 Artillery Brigade in Bauchi confirmed the incident on Sunday, describing it as unfortunate.

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Lai: Buhari Was Advised Against Naming Looters

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has revealed the reason why President Muhammadu Buhari reneged on his promise of disclosing the identities of looters.

At the anti-corruption summit in London, Buhari promised to give specific details on recovered loots during his democracy day address.

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Buhari: How Jonathan’s Phone Call Left Me Dumbfounded

President Muhammadu Buhari has provided a detailed explanation on what happened after former President Goodluck Jonathan called to accept defeat in the 2015 general election.

Jonathan reached out to his rival while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was still compiling the result of the election.

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US Oil Ignores Dollar Strength, Hits Highest Level In 7 Months

The inverse correlation between the US dollar and oil seems to have been ignored in recent days. Although the dollar appreciated by more than 2.7% against a basket of currencies since the beginning of May, U.S. Oil rose by more than 7% in the same period to trade at a premium to Brent and at the highest levels seen since October last year...

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4 Killed As Religious Crisis Breaks Out In Niger Town

Four persons, including personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, lost their lives in the outbreak of religious violence in Padongari, a town in Rafi local government area of Niger state.
According to Njideka Agwu, spokeswoman of 31 artillery brigade of the Nigeria army, Minna, a mob killed one Methodus Emmanuel, a 24-year-old trader based...

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DStv slashes decoder prices over ‘fuel price hike’

DStv, MultiChoice’s digital satellite TV in Africa, has announced that decoders will now sell for lower rates.

Martin Mabutho, general manager, marketing and sales, MultiChoice Nigeria, made this announcement at a press conference that held in Lagos on Tuesday...

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5 officers missing as gunmen lay ambush for policemen in Rivers

The Rivers state police command has declared five policemen missing after an ambush by gunmen at Okujagu waterways in Okrika local government area of the state.

According to Ahmad Muhammad, police public relations officer in the state, the incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Fayose Says "This Suffering Will Continue Till 2019"

The hardship being experienced by Nigerians will continue till 2019, says Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state

The fierce critic of President Muhammadu Buhari described the one year of the current administration as “a colossal waste”, saying Nigerians are suffering because...

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