Many people are feared dead following a bomb explosion in a market in Mubi, Adamawa State. According to THEWILL, the explosion was caused by suicide bombers who detonated their bomb vests at the crowdy location. Police PPRO in the state also confirmed the incident while a civil defence personnel confirmed the explosion noting that…
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As part of his one day visit to the U.S President Donald Trump, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, and his American counterpart held a joint press conference on Monday. For “fighting corruption and improving Nigerian trade,” Trump gave Buhari accolades, adding that the U.S “would be investing substantially in Nigeria” if Nigeria could implement a “level-playing field that…
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Former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has revealed his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2019 general elections under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He made this known in a letter made available to newsmen on Monday stating that his decision to seek for PDP’s presidential ticket was…
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Pope Francis has condemned the recent attack on a church in Benue state which led to the deaths of 19 persons including two priests. The suspected herdsmen, on April 24, invaded St. Ignatius’ Catholic Church in Gwer east local government area of the state, opening fire on worshippers that had come for an early morning mass.…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of two properties linked to the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan. In a ruling, on Monday, on an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the trial judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, dismissed Mrs Jonathan’s objection…
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Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has disclosed that he has honoured an invitation by the police in Kaduna on Monday. The Senator disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle, where he revealed that he was later allowed to go, based on self recognition. “The Police invited me to appear today by 10:45am. I honored…
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Oando PLC, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, today announced audited results for the twelve months period ended December 31, 2017. Commenting on the results Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC said: “2017 was an important and positive milestone for the Company. The business recorded a…
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived at Washington DC for a four day trip to the United States, including meeting with President Donald J. Trump. Buhari’s arrival was confirmed in a tweet by the President’s official Twitter handle @NGRPresident. The tweet read:”President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Washington DC ahead of his working visit to the…
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The Nigerian presidency on Sunday said the United States of America under the Barack Obama failed to provide the necessary support for the country in the fight against terrorism. But on the contrary, the presidency said President Donald Trump has been very supportive of Nigeria’s efforts to defeat Boko Haram since he assumed office.…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked members of the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and be ready to rescue the country in 2019. Obasanjo said this on Saturday while inaugurating the movement in Oyo state saying the head of anyone who wants things to continue this way must…
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