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    Metro Tiv youths to Sultan of Sokoto: Fulani herdsmen who murdered our people are terrorists - Vanguard

    By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Barely a day after the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, had tried to distance Fulani herdsmen from Benue massacre, which claimed 73 lives, Tiv youths have slammed the revered spiritual leader, asking him to retrace his steps and allow...
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    Politics Herdsmen killings dangerous to Buhari’s 2019 presidential ambition – APC – Daily Post Nigeria

    The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that different interpretations of herdsmen killings in Benue and other parts of the country is destructive to the party’s 2019 presidential ambition. National Public Secretary of the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi noted that the attacks if not immediately...
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    Politics 2019 Election: What APC Governors Discussed About Buhari, Amaechi – Okorocha

    The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum, Rochas Okorocha, has said that the governors elected on the platform of the party, have unanimously agreed that President Muhammadu Buhari should run for a second term in office. He added that the governors...
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    Metro Benue killings: Nigeria on the verge of collapse; clerics warn – Vanguard News

    Following the massacre of scores of residents of Benue state by herdsmen which attracted nationwide outrage, Nigerian clerics have argued that the need to save Nigeria and put her back on the path of recovery, rehabilitation and regeneration has assumed a very grave and grievous dimension that...
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    Politics Why I don’t want to be called “Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo” — former Nigerian President – Premium...

    The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will today, (Saturday) award a doctorate in Christian Theology to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The former is among 14, 771 persons receiving honours at the university’s seventh convocation in Abuja, Vice-Chancellor Abdalla Adamu said...
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    Politics I Got Only 198,000 Votes From South-east, Yet They Have 4 Senior Ministers - Buhari [The Cable]

    President Muhammadu Buhari has again tried to allay fears that he harbours a bias against the south-east, pointing out that he appointed four senior ministers from the zone where he got only 198,000 votes in 2015. Speaking on Thursday at a dinner for chieftains of the All Progressives Congress...
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    Metro Don Wanny's Younger Brother, Obata Osu, Declared Wanted

    According to media personnel from Omoku in Rivers state, Osiah Chinedu Ojukwu, another notorious criminal identified as Oluchi Excellent Mark Igwedibia popularly known as Obata Osu, has been declared wanted by security operatives in the state. The suspect said to be very dangerous is reportedly...
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    Metro Police place N10m bounty on killers of Taraba assemblyman Hosea Ibi – TODAY.NG

    The Taraba State Police has placed N10 million as reward for anyone who can offer useful information that would lead to the arrest of killers of Mr Hosea Ibi, a member of Taraba House of Assembly. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2mQgk88 Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Metro Institute develops herbal drugs for Ebola, malaria – The Nation Nigeria

    The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) said it has successfully researched and developed six traditional herbal products for the treatment of Ebola, malaria and other diseases. via The Nation Nigeria – http://ift.tt/2mRfZC4 Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    World Gaza family executes member for collaborating with Israel – Punch Newspapers

    A family in Gaza executed one of its own members Friday for passing on information to Israel that led to the deaths of three Hamas militants, Palestinian sources said. Hamas, which rules the territory, held Ahmad Said Barhoum for several months without trial before handing him over to the...
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    World Malaysian grandmother, 99, to run for Parliament – The Sun News

    At 92 years old, ex-Malaysian prime minister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad, will be the country’s oldest Member of Parliament should he win at the next general election. But he might not be the oldest candidate to stand in the upcoming Malaysian polls. Madam Maimun Yusof, 99, stood and lost in both...
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    Politics [Video] Aisha Buhari Shares Videos Of Senators Criticising Her Husband, Buhari's Government

    The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Friday shared videos of senators criticising her husband’s government. Mrs. Buhari, on her verified Twitter page, reposted videos by two senators, Isah Misau and Ben Bruce, accusing her husband of appointing incompetent persons because they...
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    Metro Why We Pay ‘Subsidy’ Without National Assembly’s Permission – NNPC - Daily Post

    The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has explained why it pays ‘subsidy’ on petrol without appropriation from the National Assembly. Managing Director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company, PPMC, an NNPC arm, Umar Ajiya, said the NNPC Act is a law on its own which the...
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    Metro Man Tries To Hang Himself In Abuja In Support Of Presidential Aspirant

    Read what Ejike Sunday Ugwu shared on Facebook; What I saw at Nicon junction in the Maitama axis of Abuja this Monday morning went a long way to remind me that here( Nigeria) is nothing but a drama theatre. On my way to work today, we drove to Nicon junction, we met a young man seated on an...
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    World Ugandan Bride "Attacked By Ghosts" At Her Wedding To A Rich Man, Strips Herself Naked [PHOTOS]

    A young woman in Masaka, Uganda was brutally attacked by evil ghosts on her wedding day as she undressed herself. It was gathered from her close relatives who said it was a pure witchcraft from her step mother who never wanted her to get married to a rich man.
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    World Kenyan Stanbic Bank Employee Beaten To Death By Police For Urinating In Public - Nairaland

    Banker at CFC Stanbic Bank, Nyali Branch in Kenya was beaten to death by five security guards for allegedly urinating at Nyali Centre’s parking lot. David Wokabi was attacked by the Solvit security guards on January 7 at around 3 am after relieving himself near a club at the Centre. The...
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    World Tanzania Bans Instagram Slay Queens, Models, Celebs From Posting Indecent Pics On Social Media - YLO

    Accoding to trending reports, the government of Tanzania through its Music Regulatory Board, popularly Known as BASATA, has banned posting of indecent photos on social media. Those affected by the ban include musicians like Gigy Money, Pretty Kind, Model Sanchoka, Video Vixen Amber Lulu among...
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    Metro God Said She Will Be My Wife - Pastor Who Used 'Touch And Follow' Juju On Lady - Nairaland

    A self-aclaimed pastor, who is said to be top prayer warrior in church has been arrested in Asaba, after a 21yr ild girl who was declared missing, was found in his shop.. News breaker Prince who shared the photos said when they saw the girl, the pastor had charmed her with ‘touch and follow’...
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    World 28-year-old Kenyan hermaphrodite disowned by his father shares heartbreaking story – Naij

    An intersex individual from Central Kenya has given a disheartening account of his tribulations after growing up with a serious case of gender confusion. Ryan Muiruri Wangui who is also known as Ruth Mwihaki Wangui revealed in an interview with NAIJ.com that he was primarily raised as a girl...
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    World Chinese county bans schoolchildren from mosques – TODAY.NG

    Authorities in a Muslim-majority county in northwest China have banned schoolchildren from going to mosques during their winter holidays, a state-run daily reported Friday, the latest tightening of regulations on religious freedoms. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2EUF3zm Get more World News
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