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    Metro Yinka Adeparusi: Missing Naij Photojournalist Found Dead

    Adeyinka Adeparusi, the NAIJ.com photojournalist earlier reported missing, has been confirmed dead. According to NAIJ.com, he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Abuja and died on the spot. He was last seen alive around 1.00 pm in Kugbo area of Abuja on Sunday, November 13. Yinka was...
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    Politics Nigeria: Buhari to Fund 2017 Budget With Recovered Loot

    The federal government is planning to fund part of the 2017 budget with money recovered from treasury looters. The proposal is contained in the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper, which is yet to be passed by the National Assembly. The document said FG is...
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    Politics PHOTOS: Buhari, Sanusi, Saraki Celebrate Sultan of Sokoto's 10th Anniversary

    Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari pictured with dignitaries at Mini Durbar in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Sultan of Sokoto Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III in Sokoto on 5th November 2016.
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    Politics Jonathan Taunts Buhari's 'Unbalanced' Political Appointments

    Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan during the weekend said his government ensured that political appointments aren't biased. Speaking at a gathering of lawyers in the US, Jonathan noted that Nigeria exhibits high diversity in both the people and the environment. "The amalgamation is...
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    Politics Fani Kayode Spits Fire Over Arrest of His Wife by EFCC

    Nigeria's former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode on Monday issued a statement critiquing the detention of his wife and son by the EFCC at a bank in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ILLEGAL DETENTION AND ARREST OF MY WIFE ON THE ORDERS OF THE EFCC This govt is sick and...
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    Business CBN Directs Nigerian Banks Not to Sack Workers

    The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed the management of Nigerian banks not to let their workers go. The apex bank's Banking Supervision Director , Tokunbo Martins said this at the Bankers’ Committee meeting held in Lagos today. “One of the things we discussed was about the impending...
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    Politics Amina Mohammed: Buhari Nominates Environment Minister To AU Committee

    Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Environmental Minister Mrs Amina Mohammed to serve in the African Union Reform Steering Committee, a statement released by the Presidency said. The committee is headed by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and is tasked with ongoing institutional...
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    Politics Edo Election: Obaseki Launches Blistering Attack on Pastor Ize Iyamu

    Edo state governor-elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has launched a blistering attack on his opponent in the last governorship election, telling him to leave God out of everything. After his defeat at the polls, Ize Iyamu had said he'd seek the face of God on the matter and has been given the go ahead...
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    Business Hilton to Build Mega Hotel at Lagos Int'l Airport

    First rate hotel services provider, Hilton, has announced plans to build a mega hotel at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos state as plans to expand its presence in Nigeria. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Hilton said it has signed a management agreement with Quality...
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    Politics Full Text of Buhari's Address to World Leaders at 71st UN General Assembly

    STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE 71ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEW YORK, USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2016 The President of the General Assembly His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson The Secretary General of the United...
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    Metro Deafening Earth Tremor Hits Kaduna State

    A fresh wave of earth tremor on Tuesday hit Kwoi town, Jaba LGA of Kaduna state. Tuesday’s tremor came with a heavy vibration at about at about 9am, after an earlier ones on Monday at about 3am and 6am. This is happening barely 10 days before the town was hit by tremors. Tuesday's tremor...
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