The Police in Imo State have confirmed the kidnap and subsequent murder of a catholic priest. Reverend father Cyriacus Onunkwo was allegedly snatched from his vehicle in Orlu town in Orlu Local Government Area on Friday morning by gunmen. The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Chris Ezike, told Channels TV that following a manhunt, […]
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The federal government of Nigeria says the two illegal mining companies – Solid Unit Limited and Geotess Nigeria Limited – that were shut down in Zurak, Wase local government area of Plateau state, last month, had illegally taken out minerals worth over N100 billion in the past few years. Kayode Fayemi, minister of mines and […]
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President Recep Erdogan of Turkey has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his recovery. A press statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, said the Turkish leader also congratulated Mr. Buhari on the Sallah celebrations. “President Muhammadu Buhari continues to receive felicitations from prominent personalities and leaders across the world following his […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Friday’s impressive win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The president joins millions of football-loving Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora in applauding the senior men’s football team for their disciplined, skilful and entertaining display against […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday beat Cameroon 4-0 to consolidate its position at the top of Group B in the 2018 World Cup African qualifiers. Odion Ighalo, Chelsea FC winger, Victor Moses; skipper Mikel Obi and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to ensure Nigeria grabbed the maximum three points at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium […]
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UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, on Thursday visited Nigeria. During his visit, Mr. Johnson emphasised the close friendship between the UK and Nigeria and called for an intensification of trade between Britain and Nigeria. He expressed delight that British businesses were thriving in Nigeria, saying he wants to see more Nigerian companies succeeding in his […]
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The United States has sold warplanes and weapons worth $593m to Nigeria. It is reported that the Pentagon notified the US Congress on Monday of the sale to Nigeria of 12 Super Tucano A-29 planes and weapons. The Super Tucano A-29, an agile, propeller-driven plane with reconnaissance and surveillance as well as attack capabilities, is […]
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s inflation as measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI), further dropped to 16.05 per cent in July from 16.10 per cent in June. The NBS disclosed this in its CPI July 2017 report released on Monday in Abuja. The report stated that it again reduced to 16.05 […]
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Spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has come to the defence of his boss, saying there is no Nigerian law that requires the federal executive council (FEC) meeting to hold every week. President Buhari had cancelled the meeting and opted to receive the reports on the probe of the director-general of National Intelligence Agency […]
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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to defeat him with argument in the “debate for freedom”, stressing that his group will never be violent. Kanu said this on Wednesday in Abia state while reacting to Buhari’s marching order to security agencies to tackle the excesses […]
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