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Why I still Drive Myself At 85 – Balang Balami
At 85, he still drives himself around and mixes with both the young and old. He engages in political debates very often. Mr Balang Balami told nationalTRAIl during his birthday, that Nigeria has lost its democratic essence when one compares the experiences of his time with contemporary democracy. Exerpts: At your age many people have…
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Buhari, Best Leader For Nigeria – Osinbajo
By Enwenede PRECIOUS Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria has the kind of president it needs at this time in the person of Muhammadu Buhari. He said this when he received Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, the General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Church, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja describing…
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Borno Gov’s Office Turn Boxing Ring
By Yahaya WAKILI, Maiduguri APC Chairman/Legislator In Fisticuff Govt Officials At War Over Ramadan Largesse Dep Gov, Commissioners, Others under Probe Over Rice Theft The economic hardship seems to be biting harder on top Borno state Government officials as key members of the Governor Kashim Shettima’s kitchen cabinet have resorted to open altercations and fisticuff,…
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19 Feared Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Auto Crash
By Our CORRESPONDENT Eighteen passengers of a commercial bus and the driver were feared dead as the bus they were travelling in had a head-on collision with a tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the Fidiwo/Ajebo area. The accident occurred around 1pm at a section of the road where there is a diversion of traffic…
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Odds Favour Shinaba As Next Police IG
Arase Lobbies For Extension, DIGs On The Fringe Wakama, Doma, Nasarawa Others Go Spiritual The appointment of a new Inspector General of Police, IGP for the nation may be one of the most important assignments on President Muhammadu Buhari’s table as he resumes work Monday 20th June, 2016 after his 14-day sick leave in the…
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N195Bn Fraud: Gaya In Trouble For Misleading Senate
By Sam ADEGBE, Abuja Chairman of the Senate Joint Committee on States and Administration, Senator Kabiru Gaya may be in trouble with his colleagues for misleading them into taking a stance on members of the defunct Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, who were wrongly accused of stealing N195 billion. Senators after reading Gaya’s interview…
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Boko Haram Recruiter, Arms Supplier Arrested In Borno
As FG Seeks Return of 80,000 Refugees In Cameroon The Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno State, Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated this in Maiduguri weekend. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Sunday said it had arrested a 56-year-old Boko Haram kingpin in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The Commandant of the…
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I remain the PDP Chairman- Sherrif
The former Borno Governor, Ali Modu sherrif insist he still remain the PDP Chairman. In a press statement by his Special assistant on Media, Inuwa Bwala Reads: PRESS RELEASE Our attention has been drawn to the activities at the National secretariat of the PDP to the effect that some individuals masquerading as leaders have handed…
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Ear Infection: Buhari Travels To London For Treatment
By Peter OSSAI with Agency Report President Buhari has travelled to London to treat lingering ear infection that has prevented him from attending public functions recently. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Femi Adesina said Buhari will take 10 days sick leave to enable him…
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Fresh Doubts Over Boko Haram Defeat
As Gwoza Emir Vows To Remain In Exile, Faults Claims By Military Of Defeat Insurgents Rebound, Kill Royal Prince, 36 Others, Plan Ramadan Mayhem Military Intercept Spies, Kill 35, Arrest 82, Rescue 247 Hostages There is anxiety in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, and its surroundings following reports that several Boko Haram elements may…