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Jobseekers besiege House of Reps

Online News Reporter June 13, 2019

Jobseekers hoping to be employed as legislative aides by new members of the House of Representatives on Thursday thronged the entrance of the lower chamber during plenary. Some of the job seekers were former support staff of members of the House, who lost their seats in the 2019 general

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Army loses 10 personnel to Boko Haram terrorists

Online News Reporter June 13, 2019

By Kwiza Mbumbeh, Maiduguri The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has lost no fewer than 10 soldiers to the killing of 64 terrorists when troops clashed with Boko Haraminsurgents on Tuesday at Darak, Cameroon. The troops, in a fierce battle with the insurgents, captured eight terrorists with the destruction of three Boko Haram speed boats. […]

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Banditry: Zamfara gov, Miyetti Allah leaders plan to import grass from China

Online News Reporter June 12, 2019

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State on Wednesday met with officials of the Fulani umbrella body, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in his push to end banditry and kidnappings in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Fulanis are largely blamed for bandit attacks in the state and have been declared persona non […]

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Why Buhari will re-appoint Amaechi – APC Chieftain

Online News Reporter June 12, 2019

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region, Eze Chukwuemeka on Wednesday said the running campaigns of calumny allegedly deployed to de-market the immediate former Minister of Transportation, the Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, is a waste of time and an effort in futility. Eze, in a statement issued and circulated […]

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Democracy Day: President Buhari’s full speech

Online News Reporter June 12, 2019

ADDRESS BY H.E PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE 2019 NATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY AT THE EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA 12TH JUNE 2019 Protocols All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty […]

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Frank to Buhari, APC: Stop deceiving Nigerians with ‘fake’ corruption fight

Online News Reporter June 12, 2019

…urges Buhari emulate Tanzanian President The erstwhile deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has lost moral right to continue his fight against corruption in Nigeria. Frank, who was apparently reacting to President’s statement during Democracy Day

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Paradigm Initiative tackles Liberian govt over internet disruption

Online News Reporter June 11, 2019

By Adekunle Adebayo A digital rights inclusion group, Paradigm Initiative has taken a swipe at government of Liberia over its move to block social media through disruption of internet in the country. The group, in a statement signed by its communication officer, Sodiq Alabi and made available to journalists described the act as an attack […]

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Democracy not yet working in Nigeria after 20 years, says CDD

Online News Reporter June 11, 2019

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja The Centre for Democracy and Development on Tuesday raised concerns over present situation of democratic process in Nigeria, saying it is yet to be delivering dividends for Nigerians. Idayat Hassan, the coordinator of the centre, who stated this in Abuja while briefing journalists at stakeholders’ meeting on twenty years of democracy […]

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Re-arraign Fayose June 28 over alleged N6.9bn fraud, Court tells EFCC

Online News Reporter June 11, 2019

A Federal High Court in Lagos, has fixed June 28, for re-arraignment of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, facing charges of N6.9 billion fraud. Fayose was arraigned on October 22, 2018, before Justice Mojisola Olatotegun, alongside a company, Spotless Investment Ltd, on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering offences. He is […]

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Stop patronising visa lotteries, NAPTIP, NYPF warn Nigerian youth

Online News Reporter June 11, 2019

By Idowu Isamotu, Abuja The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) and Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) on Monday advised young Nigerians to desist from investing on visa lotteries. Director-General of NAPTIP, Mrs Dame Julie Okah-Donli and the NYPF founder, Mr Moses Siasia in separate submissions during one-day international conference