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Kaduna monarch, wife shot dead by suspected herdsmen
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed a traditional ruler and his pregnant wife in the southern part of Kaduna state.
Why Nigerian Army took Christmas celebration to Gwoza – General Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said he celebrated the Christmas with troops in Gwoza to attest to the success so far recorded in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the North-East.
Southern Kaduna leaders blame state govt for attack on communities during carol
The leadership of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has blamed the state government for the alleged poor security situation that led to the killing of four people in a recent attack by gunmen on some communities in the area.
Four killed as gunman invades Christmas carol service in Kaduna
At least four persons were killed while many sustained injuries after a gunman broke into the venue of a Christmas carol service at Nindem village in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state.
2019: INEC assures of violence free polls in Ebonyi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is confident that the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi will be peaceful and violent free.
Majek Fashek, Daddy Freeze trade words on COZA concert
Reggae musician, Majek Fashek, has called out On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde a.k.a Daddy Freeze, for his strong disapproval of his recent performance at a church concert in Abuja.
Governor Ajimobi, CAN preaches peace at Oyo Christmas Carol
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Rev. Supo Ayokunle, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have called on Nigerians to embrace peaceful co-existence and attitudinal change for the development of the country.
Christmas: Focus on God not problems – Governor Okorocha tells Imolites
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, Sunday, asked the people of the state, not to talk too much about the problems facing them but focus on God.
VP Yemi Osinbajo, General Yakubu Gowon, Ernest Shonekan, others grace Villa Christmas concert
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and ex Head of the Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan, were among dignitaries who graced the 2017 Christmas Praise Concert on Thursday in Abuja.
Lagos govt re-affirms pledge to provide quality education for all
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has re-affirmed the state government’s pledge to provide quality education for all children, revealing plans to established more schools in the state.
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Group accuses Atiku Abubakar of tax evasion, asks FIRS to release his record
The Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM), an activist group, has demanded that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) produce tax receipts belonging to Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Court throws out contempt application against Lai Mohammed
Justice Mohammed Aikawa of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday dismissed a contempt application filed by a former Minister of State for Finance, Nenadi Usman, against Minister of Information Lai Mohammed over inclusion of her name in the ‘looters’ list.
World Bank grants Tanzania $300 million to support education sector
The World Bank on Friday said that it had granted $300 million to Tanzania to support its education sector, a statement from the country’s Directorate of Presidential Communication said.
CP seeks support of journalists to reduce crimes in Plateau
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr Austin Agbonlahor, on Friday, has sought the cooperation of journalists to reduce criminal activities to the barest minimum in the state.
Donald Trump says he finished his written answers in Russia probe
President Donald Trump on Friday said he had "very easily" completed his written answers for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 US election, but had not yet submitted them to Mueller's office.
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Cleric: Look beyond 2019 for nation’s messiah
The founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Adamimogo Outreach, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, has charged Nigerians to look beyond 2019 for the nation’s much desired messiah.
Wilfred Ndidi eyes African Cup of Nations debut
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has spoken of his desire to see Nigeria return to African Cup of Nations finals with its next edition billed for Cameroon next year.
Losing sleep over The Economist, other predictions
It matters a lot to our politicians what the foreign press or agencies say about them, especially about their electoral chances. If foreigners, particularly those in London or New York, say something nice, our politicians take it to heart and repost as far and wide as they can. If not, they get mad.
ASEAN and China tout progress over South China Sea
Leaders from Southeast Asia and China say they're making progress in keeping the peace in the disputed South China Sea as they work towards a "code of conduct" to govern navigation routes and other activities in the area.
Florida voters elect all-LGBTQ local council
Palm Springs, California, last year became the first locality in the U.S. to do so, according to the Victory Fund, which tracks lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer candidates and elected officials, NBC News reports.