NigeriaFebruary 13, 2017
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Presidency staff put on standby for Buhari's return
NAIJ.COMAfter sometime in the UK, presidential staff are expecting President Buhari back in the country today. The Punch quotes sources at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as saying on Friday, February 10 that the president was being expected this weekend and ... -
We 'll make Edo medical haven in South-South – Obaseki
VanguardGOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has reiterated the commitment of his administration in ensuring that the 5-star Central Hospital becomes a medical haven for the people of the South South and Nigerians in general. -
It is in Buhari's best interest to come clean about his health records
TheCableThough the jury still out on whether a sitting president should have the right to keep his medical record, the release of such record not only enhances democracy but also, surprisingly, attracts public sympathy. -
Military kills over 30 Boko Haram insurgents, loses 7 soldiers in Borno
VanguardSEVEN Nigerian Soldiers were killed and over 30 Boko Haram terrorists were sent to the great beyond in a bloody clash in Borno yesterday. -
What do we have against MAKIA?
Daily TrustAs the controversy continues, about whether or not Kaduna airport can adequately take the place of Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, while the latter undergoes necessary renovation, I can't help wondering why it has to be Kaduna and nowhere ... -
How Buhari's 'sick leave' is affecting Nigerian politics
Daily TrustBy Hamza Idris & Isiaka Wakili | Publish Date: Feb 11 2017 5:25AMNigeria's political environment has not been the same since President Muhammadu Buhari left for medical vacation in the United Kingdom. -
Abuja Flights Diversion: Niger Gov Wants Minna Airport As Backup
Leadership NewspapersNiger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has urged the Senate to intervene and ensure the urgent completion of abandoned projects at Minna airport with the aim of making it a backup to Kaduna Airport in the event of closing the Nnamdi Azikiwe ... -
Pray for President Buhari, Atiku urges Nigerians
VanguardFormer Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians of all faith to lift up President, Muhammadu Buhari in prayers. -
IBORI: One week after!
VanguardSINCE he took flight from the country, on the spur of the moment, about six years ago, and subsequent trial and conviction in the United Kingdom, the second civilian Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, had always dreamed of the day he ... -
Buhari's economic plan could be make or break for Nigeria
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)With discontent mounting and Nigeria seeking to raise international debt, lenders and investors are waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to announce a plan that could determine whether he keeps his promises to boost the economy and create millions of ...
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Anambra Central: Umeh floors Ekwunife at S/Court
The NewsThe Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by Mrs. Uche Ekwunife challenging the refusal of the Court of Appeal to set aside its earlier judgement of December 7, 2015, which sacked her as the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial ... -
Muslim Brotherhood FG says Boko Haram affiliate planning 'deadly attacks' on banks, prisons
Pulse NigeriaFG has alerted Nigerians of plans by Boko Haram affiliates, Muslim Brotherhood cell in Kogi to carry out deadly attacks in Nigeria. -
Oba Akiolu meets Osinbajo, prays for Buhari
Naija NewsThe oba of Lagos,Rilwan Akiolu on Thursday visited Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja. Addressing state house correspondents after a meeting with Osinbajo, the monarch said he decided to use the opportunity created by the ... -
Terrorism in Nigeria: Top 5 effects of terrorism on daily life
NAIJ.COMIs terrorism in Nigeria one of the most widespread issues? What are effects of terrorism? Do effects of terrorism in Africa differ from world harmful effects of terrorism? Ibori, Seun Egbegbe top Google search
Daily Post NigeriaThe return of the former Governor of Delta, James Ibori, was one of the top stories that dominated Google in the last few days. Google Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, made the disclosure in a ...-
Buhari sacks Army bodyguards in Aso Rock, restores DSS
Daily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has sacked officers and men of the Nigerian Army and restored the officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, as his body guards. -
We will take Nigeria out of recession – Saraki assures
Daily Post NigeriaPresident of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said the National Assembly was committed to finding solutions to the recession ravaging the country. Ebonyi APC Chair, Deputy Divided Over Okorocha's Adoption Of Nnamani
Nigeria TodayThe recent adoption of the former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani as the leader of the All Progressives Congress APC South East by the Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has brought serious division and controversy within the ...-
CAN directs churches, clerics to pray for Buhari
News24 NigeriaAbuja - The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christian bodies as well as the clergy in the country to declare a special praying time for President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation. -
Corruption: Osinbajo holds meeting with IG, EFCC, ICPC, AGF
VanguardABUJA - Acting President Yemi Osinbajo last night held a meeting with head of security and anti-corruption agencies. The meeting which lasted for more than 2 hours held behind closed doors in the office of the Acting President at the Presidential Villa ...
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Nigerian Military slams report accusing it of attempting to divide the country
TV360The Nigerian Military has slammed reports, which accused, which accused it of attempting to divide the country. In a statement, the Military says the reports which accused of trying to divide the country 'using surrendered Boko Haram terrorists' is ... -
EFCC fights crime, recovers $9.75m, N1.25bn in 2 weeks
VanguardMr Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday confirmed the recovery of 9.75 million dollars and 750,000 pounds from a residence in Kaduna state. -
Gun men kidnap 1, kill 3 in Lagos
Daily TrustSome unknown gunmen on Thursday killed three persons kidnapped another at Isheri Housing Estate, Isheri North, Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said about 20 gunmen ... -
Nigerians are hungry, no houses, no light – TUC President, Kaigama
Daily Post NigeriaThe President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Bobboi Kaigama, has lambasted the current Federal Government over the state of things in the country, saying “Nigerians are hungry, no houses, no light and factories have gone comatose. -
Oba of Lagos meets Osinbajo, prays for Buhari's safe return
VanguardABUJA - Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Thursday in Abuja prayed for the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari back the country at the end of his medical vacation in London. Update: Three killed as gunmen kidnap doctor in Lagos
The Nation NewspaperGunmen numbering about 20 in the wee hours of Thursday stormed Isheri North GRA, off Channels Avenue, killing three persons. Two others people were also injured in the incident.-
Makashin maza: Ga Aisha dodon 'Yan Boko Haram
NAIJ.COMJaridar Guardian ta dauko wani rahoto a game da wata mace mai kamar maza. Aisha Gombi dai mafarauciyar barewa ce a da, yanzu kuwa ta rikide farautar mayakan Kungiyar Boko Haram, kuma tayi kaurin suna don kuwa sun san ta. -
Metro Gunmen Storm Lagos Estate, Kill Guard, Kidnap Community Secretary
Nigerian BulletinRecall that nine landlords of an estate close to the area were late last year abducted alongside their trainer. Also recently in the area, eight staff and students of the Nigeria Turkish International School were kidnapped and released. Buhari returns on Saturday as Saraki speaks with him
VanguardAll things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, may return to Nigeria from his vacation to the United Kingdom on Saturday. This came as Dr.-
UPDATED: Army arrests soldiers who brutalised crippled man in Onitsha
The PunchThe Nigerian Army says it has identified and arrested two soldiers who allegedly brutalised a crippled man in New Market Road, Ontisha, in Anambra State.
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In Abuja Youths call for religious tolerance among Nigerians
Pulse NigeriaChristian and Muslim youths in Abuja have called for tolerance among the various religious groups in Nigeria. Published: 08.02.2017; Goodness Adaoyiche.Pirates Kidnap Cargo Ship Crew Nigerian Waters
MarineLinkPirates have kidnapped seven Russians and one Ukrainian after attacking the cargo ship the BBC Caribbean off the coast of Nigeria, the Russian embassy said on its official Twitter (TWTR) account.-
Former National Planning minister, Belgore arraigned over money laundering
Daily TrustA former Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman and a Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Muhammed Dele Belgore were on Wednesday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged money laundering amounting to N470 ... -
CCB halts Saraki's trial
VanguardThe trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) was stalled on Wednesday in Abuja due to fresh filing of 18-count amended charge. Buhari is not in the hospital – FG
YNaijaMinister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this while briefing State House correspondents of the outcome of a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo.-
Nigeria's Buhari is well, in no danger, talks to vice president daily - minister
Reuters UKNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the United Nations General Assembly September 20, 2016. -
#IStandWithNigeria protests: “We can change Nigeria and we are coming together to do just that”
African Arguments (registration)On Monday, hundreds took to the streets to demonstrate against a wide range of political and economic grievances with the government. -
When protest meets protest
VanguardBY the time you're reading this the planned anti- and pro-Buhari protests would (might?) have come and gone. While the anti-Buhari protesters were the first to announce their intention to protest against the rising cost of living and the generally ... -
Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo
YNaijaActing President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. -
Nigerians have lost confidence in APC – Sani
NAIJ.COMThe national chairman of the new mega party, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yagbaji Sani says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was only after power.
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Nigeria: Senate Committee begins screening of 46 non- career ambassadorial nominees
WorldStageWorldStage Newsonline-- Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has begun the screening of the 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees which forwarded for confirmation by the President Muhammadu Buhari. -
Court Freezes Mike Ozekhome's Account Over Allegations Of Money Laundering
Leadership NewspapersJustice Abdulaziz Anka of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of N75 million discovered in the bank account of human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ... -
Convert mosques into primary schools – Emir Sanusi begs Northern Governors
Daily Post NigeriaThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, wants governors of Northern states to convert mosques into primary schools. Speaking during the Kano Educational Week programme, he stressed that mosques were not initially meant for prayers alone. -
Emir of Kano wants mosques converted to schools
NAIJ.COMEmir Muhammadu Sanusi of Kano has asked governors in the north to start converting mosques to primary schools, especially in the villages. -
Issuance Of Warrant Of Arrest Against Dr John Kayode Fayemi, The Minister Of Mines And Steel Development Of The ...
The WhistlerWe invited you here today to keep the public informed about recent developments happening in Ekiti State particularly having to do with the Finance of the State during the tenure of Dr Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State who is now a ... -
FEATURE: In Nigeria, aid agencies seek to kindle hope for life after Boko Haram
Naija247newsMAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Feb 7 - A lmost two years after Boko Haram militants attacked his hometown in northeast Nigeria, killed his neighbours and forced his family to flee to safety, Ibrahim Usman faces a dilemma. -
APC alleges plot by Mimiko to travel out ahead of handover date
Daily TrustThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State says it has discovered a plot by the outgoing Gov. Olusegun Mimiko to proceed on vacation ahead of Feb. 23 handover date. -
Troops intercept two female suicide bombers in Borno
Premium TimesTwo teenage girls, both armed with explosives vests around their bodies, were intercepted by security personnel near a mega fuel filling in Maiduguri, Borno State, while attempting to carry out an attack on the city, police said. -
Ibori alerts Nigerians on fake Twitter account
NAIJ.COMIbori recently returned to Nigeria after serving a jail term in London prison over money laundering charges. Former governor of Delta state, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has denied opening a Twitter account in his name @ChiefIbori, which has been ... -
Ambassadorial nominees will be screened by senate today
Naija NewsThe Senate will on Today start screening the 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Muhammadu Buhari for legislative approval.
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Nigerians should blame National Assembly if Buhari fails – Amaechi
Daily Post NigeriaMinister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has denied that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, promised to fix Nigeria's problems within a year. -
Ekiti To Pay Contractors Allegedly Owed By Fayemi Govt
Leadership NewspapersEkiti State Government has promised to begin to pay contractors with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) allegedly owed about N850 million by the former administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi. -
It's difficult to Islamise Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
VanguardThe Federal Government has declared that it is difficult to Islamise Nigeria by any government, saying that it has no hidden agenda to achieve such plan. -
PHOTOS: Buhari supporters' rally in Abuja
The NewsIt was festival of rally of sorts in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Monday as two groups in support and against government took to the streets to make their voices heard. -
Osinbajo to protesters: We hear you loud and clear
Daily TrustActing President Yemi Osinbajo has told Nigerians protesting against the hardship in the land that the Federal Government hears them loud and clear. -
Professor, Doctor demand prove of life from President Buhari
NAIJ.COMA Nigerian professor of English in the University of Ghana, William Ajene Horsfall has said the presidency's excuse that President Buhari extended his vacation to get medical test result is not a tangible excuse. -
'We see Ayo Fayose as comic relief' – Femi Adesina
Nigerian Entertainment TodayAccording to Femi Adesina in a radio interview, this is because they see all he does as comic relief. Femi Adesina is special adviser on media and publicity to Buhari. -
2face protest: Soyinka lashes out at police
NAIJ.COMProfessor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the Nigerian police for planning to stop an anti-government protest scheduled for Monday, February 6. 2face protest: Soyinka lashes out at police. -
FG's Economic Recovery Plan Will Be Ready In February – Udoma
Nigeria TodayThe federal government has declared that its National Economic Recovery Growth Plan (NERGP) will be ready before the end of February. -
Bishop urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari
NAIJ.COMBishop Martins Uzoukwu who is the catholic bishop of Minna Diocese in Niger state has called on Nigerians to pray for the recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria's leader seeks extended medical leave, fanning ill health rumours
swissinfo.chFILE PHOTO - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during German President Joachim Gauck's visit to the State House in Abuja, Nigeria February 11, 2016. -
APC In S/East, Fast Attraction To Politicians In The Zone – Moghalu
Leadership NewspapersThe National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. George Moghalu has said that the party is fast becoming an attraction to many politicians in the South East of the country due to the tireless and steadfast efforts of its leadership in ... -
Nigeria's president requests extended medical leave
Times of OmanAbuja: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday asked parliament to extend his medical leave, his office said in a statement, after he took two weeks off for medical checks in Britain. -
Fayose lashes at Buhari over econmy
NAIJ.COMGovernor Ayodele Fayose has spoken about the state of the economy blaming President Muhammadu Buhari's policies and style of governance. -
Buhari doesn't have the capacity to fix Nigeria
TheCable“The last 20 months have not witnessed any significant changes in the national economy. Contrary to expectations, we have so far been subjected to a steady deterioration in the general standard of living; and intolerable suffering by ordinary Nigerians ... Bishop prays for Buhari's safe return
The Nation NewspaperThe Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Most Rev. Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor, has prayed for the safe and healthy return of President Muhammadu Buhari who is abroad on medical grounds.-
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you to know this Sunday morning
Daily Post Nigeria1. Former Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori, returned to Nigeria yesterday. He was, however, picked up by the Department of State Security (DSS) for discussion with the Director, Lawal Daura. -
Tuface cancels protest against Buhari's government [VIDEO]
Daily Post Nigeria“Dear Nigerians!!! Due to security concerns and public safety consideration,I hereby announce the cancellation of the planned March. -
Southern Kaduna killings: Buratai lays foundation stone of military formation in Kafanchan
Daily Post NigeriaThe Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, on Saturday in Kafanchan laid the foundation stone for an army Operational base. -
Why Nigerians are lucky to have Buhari – Ajimobi
Daily Post NigeriaOyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has said Nigeria is lucky to have President Muhammadu Buhari in view of the socio-economic situation in the country.
