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Ben Bruce Still on Buhari, APC Matter!

Senator Ben Murray Bruce has condemned ruling party, APC for not accepting the supreme court ruling in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.This comes after the party chairman, John Oyegun allegedly called for the investigation of Supreme Court Judges…  

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#WorldCancerDay: Early warning signs of cancer

Patient surveys have shown that there are dangers ignoring some of the hidden signs of cancer out of fear that they’re wasting their doctor’s time. Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and […]

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Arms deal: Dasuki’s trial stalled again!

The late arrival of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) in court yesterday stalled his trial before Justice Peter Affen of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). When his case was called, Dasuki was not in court, but counsel to the Federal Government, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), told the […]

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“That I am a priest does not mean I am not Ejike Mbaka, If not for Buhari, by now Nigeria will be a country for sale” – Mbaka Opens up!

Last Sunday, a day after he moved out on transfer to a local church in Emene, Enugu, popular Catholic priest, Rev. Ejike Mbaka, held a Mass at the adoration ground near his new parish. He also fed thousands of worshippers at the adoration ground with snacks, announcing that regular church service would henceforth be holding […]

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Obasanjo blasts Nigerian Governors!

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday accused some state governors in the country of living like emperors while demanding sacrifice from the citizens for Nigeria to survive the prevailing hard times. Obasanjo spoke at the inaugural conference of the Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Ibadan, where he was the […]

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I’m the only legal wife of Ojukwu, Bianca tells court

The trial in the ongoing legal battle between the widow of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, Bianca Ojukwu and his brothers over the family estate commenced yesterday before a Lagos state High Court sitting at Igbosere. Mrs Ojukwu in her evidence in chief before Justice Abdulfattah Lawal, admitted that neither her nor […]

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WHO declares Zika Virus a global health emergency as Nigeria advises travel restriction

The World Health Organization on Monday declared Zika Virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO also said protective measures against mosquito bites remain the most important preventive measure against the virus. Margaret Chan, the WHO Director General, said at a press briefing in Geneva, Monday, that‎ a coordinated international response is needed to […]

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Obasanjo writes Saraki, Dogara, accuses National Assembly of corruption, greed, lawlessness, impunity

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written the National Assembly accusing the lawmakers of corruption, impunity, greed and of repeatedly breaking the nation’s laws. In a letter dated January 13 and addressed to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the former president specifically accused […]

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U.S. endorsement shows Buhari succeeding in fight against corruption – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has hailed the U.S. endorsement of its anti-corruption fight, calling it an incentive to continue with the battle that must be won for the Nigeria to achieve sustainable growth. Recently, the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, at the World Economic Forum, WEF, Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, commended the President Muhammadu […]

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Kenneth Okonkwo drags President Buhari to Court!

Barrister and actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has sued President Buhari to Court over ministerial appointments. The suit which comes up in the Federal High Court, Abuja with suit no: FHC/ ABJ / CS / 34 / 16 was to compel the President to appoint an indegene of the FCT as a Minister in Nigeria. Speaking with […]

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Buhari won’t spare Jonathan if ex-president is proven corrupt – Presidency

In Nigeria’s ongoing war against corruption, President Muhammadu Buhari will not spare anyone who has a case to answer, and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, would face justice if guilty, presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, has said. Mr. Adesina told Premium Times on Thursday, when he visited the newspaper’s office in Abuja, that Mr. Buhari has “no accord” to […]

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Gunmen kill 19 in university attack

Pakistani medical officials confirmed that the death tolls from the attack at Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday have risen to 21. Zubair Ali, a medical officer, said both male and female students, security guards and teachers were among the dead. The attack took place on the campus of Bacha Khan University in […]

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Why we handcuffed Metuh − Nigeria Prisons Service

The Nigeria Prisons Service has said that putting handcuffs on the National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh while appearing for his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday was at the discretion of the prison officer, who supervised his court appearance. The NPS spokesman, Francis Enobore, said the officer […]

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Lassa fever claims 63, spread to 17 states – Minister

The Federal Government said Tuesday that Lassa fever has claimed 63 lives out of 212 suspected cases reported from 62 local government areas in affected states. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, confirmed this at the emergency National Council of Health meeting in Abuja on the outbreak of the disease. Mr. Adewole listed the […]

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Ooni of Ife breaks 79-yr-old jinx, visits Alaafin of Oyo (Photos)

The simmering supremacy battle between the thrones of two paramount rulers in Yorubaland, Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife, seemed to have been resolved yesterday. The indication emerged when the new Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), became the first Ooni to visit Alaafin in Oyo town of Oyo State in 79 years. The monarch […]

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Fasting promotes fertility, says medical expert

A medical expert, Christian Omojefe ,has revealed that fasting can promote fertility, enhance weight loss and also boost brain cells and immunity.  Omojefe , a medical practitioner with specialization in General Medicine, made this known on Sunday in Port-Harcourt, during a lecture on the “Medical Benefits of Fasting.” The lecture was organized by Gilead Medical […]

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I have learnt not to look down on a fellow mortal, except I’m admiring his shoes — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was Thursday (January 14th) honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom. The SCLC, founded by the late American Civil Right leader, Dr. Martin […]

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