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    Politics C-River group faults FG over herdsmen, Cameroun conflict – Vanguard News

    By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR—A group, All Cross River Nationalities Front, ACRNF, has condemned the manner in which the Federal Government has been handling the conflict between herdsmen and farmers, warning that it could trigger an unimaginable crisis in the country. The group also warned the...
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    Metro Lagos Police kill 2 robbers, recover loot – Vanguard News

    Two suspected robbers were killed, yesterday, by Police operatives acting on a tip-off that a six-man robbery gang had trailed and dispossessed a woman of the large sum of money she had gone to withdraw at a first generation bank in Satellite Town, Lagos. Lagos State Commissioner via...
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    Politics Benue killings: Politicians more interested in wining 2019 elections – Shehu Sani – Daily Post News

    Shehu Sani, Senator representing Kaduna Central, on Thursday said politicians are more interested in how they will win elections in 2019 than stopping the killings being witnessed across the country. Speaking at a national conference organised in Abeokuta, Ogun State by the Freelance and...
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    Metro Council boss speaks on ritual cleansing of Bodija market – Daily Post Nigeria

    Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Aare Latosa Local Council Development Area, in Oyo State, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji has debunked reports that the popular Bodija market would be closed for two days in order to perform some rituals. Oladeji described the purported ritual aimed to avert future...
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    Politics The Economist disowns article on President Buhari – TODAY.NG

    The Economist, a London-based magazine, has disowned a publication which claimed that Nigerians have shown unprecedented level of patience with President Muhammadu Buhari. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2rjmOlf -- Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Metro How pastor gave 14-year-old girl abortion drug – Doctor tells court – Daily Post Nigeria

    A medical doctor yesterday told an FCT High Court in Maitama how an Abuja-based clergyman, Apostle Basil Princewill, gave a 14-year-old girl an abortion pill to terminate a pregnancy. Princewill is facing a 4-count charge bordering on rape, impersonation and attempt to cause abortion. The...
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    Metro Katsina teenage girl kidnapped, abductors demand N30m ransom – Vanguard News

    A teenage girl, Khadija Salisu, 14-years old was on Thursday reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen who demanded for a ransom of N30 million to secure her release for the abductors den. Kidnap-syndicate In his reaction, the spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Gambo … via...
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    Metro The Link Between Diabetes And Carrots – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Having diabetes is such a big deal. You become restricted from eating some of your favourite meals and a little clumsiness or a cheat meal or fruit like a pineapple can trigger high sugar levels which might lead to health problems. This is … via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and...
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    Entertainment Actor, Ik Ogbonna Celebrates his ‘Personal Ashewo’ – ModernGhana News

    Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, seems to have changed completely from the kind of man he used to be and that is because he has found true love who has turned to be his wife. Ik could not hide his feelings and happiness for the woman who has brought so much … via ModernGhana News –...
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    Politics Herdsmen, farmers clashes: We’re too casual with governance in Nigeria, says Falana – The Sun

    Lagos Legal luminary and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Femi Falana has berated the political class, saying they are too casual with governance. The fiery lawyer also said that as things stand now in the country, a lot of Nigerians are currently dissatisfied with the … via The Sun...
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    Politics Osun rejects proposed cattle colonies – TODAY.NG

    The federal government had earlier proposed the establishment of cattle colonies to address the continuous killing of farmers by Fulani herdsmen across the country. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2DluNQn -- Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Politics Tinubu speaks on 2019 elections, warns APC, Buhari govt – Daily Post Nigeria

    Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President Muhammadu Buhari government “not to fall backward in governance and development” ahead of the 2019 elections. Tinubu said this in a paper he delivered at the Daily Trust dialogue...
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    Politics PMB Seeks Extension For Implementation Of FCT 2018 Budget – Leadership Nigeria Newspapers

    President Muhammadu Buhari has requested for an extension of the implementation of the 2017 budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to March 2018. According to him, the FCT Appropriation Act, 2017 had only three days of implementation having being assented to on December 29, 2017. In his...
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    Politics Fani-Kayode reacts to Prof. Muhammad’s claim that Benue belongs to Fulani herdsmen – Daily Post Nig

    Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation minister, on Thursday reacted to statement credited to Professor Umar Labdo Muhammad of the Faculty of Humanities, Northwest University, Kano that Benue State belongs to the Fulanis by right of conquest. Fani-Kayode, who berated the University Don, noted that...
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    Metro Police tortured, forced me to confess – Man accused of killing pregnant wife – Daily Post...

    An FCT High Court in Maitama on Thursday ordered the trial- within-trial in a culpable homicide charge slammed on a 37-year-old, Mathew Ankyoor, who allegedly killed his wife. Justice Peter Affen, while adjourning until February 19, said it was necessary to ascertain the veracity of the...
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    Politics Herdsmen killings: Yoruba elders blow hot over cattle colony, blast Northern governors

    The Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, on Thursday, rejected proposed establishment of cattle colony in any party of Yoruba land. The elders met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital where they deliberated on pressing national issues. The group also called out some northern governors for gathering to...
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    Metro Eight Children Die After Eating Turtle – Stella Dimoko Korkus.com

    Eight children have died after suffering acute food poisoning believed to have been caused by eating sea turtle meat in northern Madagascar, according to the country’s health service …. The consumption of sea turtles and 24 other fish species by humans is not recommended by experts, as they are...
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    Metro Boko Haram: Shettima hands over recently rescued Chibok girl to FG [PHOTOS] – Daily Post...

    Recently rescued Chibok girl, Salomi Pogu, has been handed over to the federal government through the national security adviser Babagana Monguno by Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima. Shettima informed the NSA that Salome Pogu, 19, hails from Haumutayahi village Of Chibok local government area. She...
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    Entertainment D’banj’s Koko Mansion Reality Show Winner Bolanle Okhiria Is Engaged – Stella Dimoko Korkus.com

    Bolanle Okhira,the winner of D’banj’s first and only reality show, the Koko Mansion announced her engagement to boyfriend Anthony on social media …Always looked forward to the day i would say Yes to a man who loves God, who is Loving, Faithful, Charming, a Strong man! It happened! Thank You …...
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    World Five-foot long tapeworm came ‘wiggling out’ of man’s body after he ate sushi – Fox News

    I take out a toilet paper roll, and wrapped around it of course is what looks like this giant, long tapeworm,” Dr. Kenny Bahn said on the podcast. (DR.KENNY BANH/THIS WON’T HURT A BIT) Sushi lovers beware! A California man who ate sushi every day ended up with a … via Fox News –...
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