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    Metro Zamfara LG Chairman Sent To Prison For Tampering With The Qur'an - Independent Newspaper

    An upper sharia court sitting in Gusau, capital of Zamfara on Monday ordered the Gusau Local Government Council chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko and four others be remanded in prison custody for two weeks over alleged destruction of the Qur’an. Read more via Independent Newspapers Nigeria –...
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    Politics How 31 Suspects Put $11.4m In Jonathan’s Wife’s Account (Names Of Depositors Exposed) - The Nation

    Former First Lady Mrs Patience Jonathan is a shopping freak – going by facts and figures unveiled by detectives. She blew thousands of dollars at highbrow stores. The cash came from $11,849,069.03, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said 31 individuals and companies paid...
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    Politics Don’t consider Oshiomhole for board appointment, Edo APC youths beg Buhari – The Sun News

    Demand probe of ex-governor All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Edo State, under the aegis of All Progressives Congress Youth Vigilante, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the national leadership of the party not to consider former governor, Adams Oshiuomhole for any board...
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    Politics Fayose writes Buhari over renaming of Oye-Ekiti varsity – The Sun News

    Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has written to remind President Muhammadu Buhari on the renaming of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) as Adeyinka Adebayo University, after military governor of defunct Western Region, the late General Robert Adeyinka Adebayo. Adebayo died last year...
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    Politics There Will Be Trouble If Buhari Refuses To Run In 2019 - APC

    There would be turmoil in the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Muhammadu Buhari declines to seek a second term of office, the National Organising Secretary of the party, Senator Osita Izunaso, has warned. Izunaso spoke to THISDAY Monday and said the political intrigues that … Read...
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    Politics Miyetti Allah To FG: Put Grazing Reserves To Use – Leadership Nigeria Newspapers

    Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the federal government to improve the livestock sector through the revitalization and putting to effective use the grazing reserves. Similarly the association called for arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the...
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    Politics FG Directs NBC, APCON, Others To Boost TV, Radio Adverts Revenue – Leadership Nigeria...

    The minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has set up a task team of industry experts to work out the modality for setting up a scientific Audience Measurement System, as part of measures to boost radio and television advertising revenue in the country. The minister … Read...
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    Politics How insecurity dissuades American investments in Nigeria — US Consul General – Vanguard News

    The Consul General, United States of America, USA, embassy in Nigeria, Mr John F. Bray, has identified security challenge as one of the foremost issues that dissuade the influx of American investments to Nigeria. John Bray He said headline making insurgencies such as the herdsmen-farmers …...
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    Politics Adeosun To Address UN Conference On Tax, Revenue Leakages – Leadership Nigeria Newspapers

    The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has been invited by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to speak at the Platform for Collaboration on Tax Conference on Thursday, February 15, at the United Nations in New York, her adviser on media, Akintunde Oluyinka...
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    Politics 2019: Ohanaeze endorses Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Umahi – Daily Post Nigeria

    Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Ohanaze Youth Council, OYC, has thrown its weight behind Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Theodore Orji and David Umahi of Enugu, Abia, and Ebonyi respectively. The group in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, signed by Mazi Okechukwu...
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    Politics Dickson lauded for appointing youths into cabinet – Vanguard News

    The Not Too Young To Lead, a youth initiative to mainstream youths into leadership positions in Nigeria, has commended Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for his visionary leadership, especially in the appointment of youths into his cabinet. Seriake The commendation was made by the …...
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    Politics Don’t run away from your farms, Obaseki tells Edo people – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has admonished farmers and residents not to be scared by the activities of herdsmen, saying his administration was very much on ground to check the menace. Speaking yesterday in … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria...
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    Entertainment BBNaija: You won my heart – Bobrisky tells Nina – Daily Post Nigeria

    Nigerian Male Barbie, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, also known as Bobrisky has revealed that Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Nina has won his heart. The crossdresser took to his Instagram to pledge his love and support for Nina. Bobrisky disclosed that he will support Nina because her personality...
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    Metro Police cry out as rapists take over Borno – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Commissioner of Police in Borno, Mr. Damian Chukwu has lamented the cases of rape in the state. The police boss called on victims to seek redress. Chukwu said this while briefing newsmen after the monthly police officers’ meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Read more via Daily Post Nigeria...
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    Entertainment Is Funke Akindele Pregnant Again? – Nollyzone News

    Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele was spotted at Omotola Jalade birthday with a big stomach. The question running on my mind is that is she pregnant again or it is pot belly ?. Fans of Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele Bello, are speculating that she may be pregnant. The post … via Nollyzone...
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    Entertainment BBNaija: Denrele celebrates Khloe for her new position – Daily Post Nigeria

    Nigeria television personality, Denrele is apparently a friend of the Big Brother Naija housemate, Khloe. Denrele on Monday took to his Instagram page to celebrate Khloe after she won the Head of House challenge. He wrote: “dizzy with excitement is no mere phrase: my supergirl khloe is head of …...
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    Entertainment My dad’s name rarely opens all doors for me – DJ CUPPY – Vanguard News

    IT won’t be surprising for anyone not familiar with the success story of foremost Nigerian female Disc Jockey; Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, daughter of billionaire oil business tycoon, Femi Otedola, to think that it has always been a smooth sail for her as … via...
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    Politics Benue killings: Nigerian Army stars Operation Cat Race in North Central – Vanguard News

    THE Nigerian Army will commence the exercise it code-named, “Operation Cat Race” in the North Central zone of the country this week to tackle the issue of farmers/herdsmen crisis. Recruits undergo training at the headquaters of the Depot of the Nigerian Army in … Read more via Vanguard News –...
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    Politics Amended 2019 election timetable, job well done—Udeogaranya – Vanguard News

    A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, and a presidential aspirant of the party, Chief Charles Udo Udeogaranya has commended the 8th National Assembly for amending the 2019 election timetable. According to Udeogaranya in a release, “this 8th Assembly has ensured that political parties...
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    Entertainment Watch: Davido Drops “Flora My Flawa” – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Davido shows no sign of slowing down with his back-to-back hits. This time, he promises that "even nothing lasts forever, me and you go be something forever" in his latest song, "Flora My Flawa". The hilarious video features stars such as Nancy Isime, Ngozi Nwosu, … via The Guardian Nigeria...
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