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We did not shut out the press from legislative business – Senate president
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Monday that it was sheer misrepresentation of fact to say that journalists were not allowed to cover the budget defence sessions going on at the National Assembly.
Bayelsa guber: APC chieftain alleges arms build-up ahead of November 16 poll
Yekini Nabena, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has joined traditional rulers in Bayelsa state in condemning alleged stockpiling of weapons ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state, accusing the state government as leading the lawless act.
South East governors, others demand special fund for Enugu airport
South-East governors and leaders from the zone on Thursday demanded for special fund for the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam Airport in Enugu State.
Media censorship shouldn’t be an option in democracy – US diplomat
A United States diplomat, Mr Roberto Quiroz, has said that censorship of the media should never be an option in any democratic dispensation.
Robbery forcing our children into cultism – Anambra elders
Elders of the Isiagu community in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, said incessant robberies in the area had made their children to join cults in order to combat the menace.
APC faults Cross River governor’s return to school
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has faulted the decision by the state Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, to return to school.
Amnesty: 19 journalists attacked in Nigeria within nine months
The Amnesty International has launched a report chronicling attacks on the press in Nigeria since 2015.
Wole Soyinka: Education in Nigeria in serious trouble
Speaking during the presentation of a play entitled, ‘Folly of Men’, on Sunday, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the renowned writer described the country’s education as horrifying.
Aisha Buhari cautions Nigerians against spreading fake news
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Sunday cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of spreading fake news shortly after she returned from a medical leave from the United kingdom.
IPOB: No insecurity in South-East, no need for Operation Python Dance 4
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, on Saturday, said there was no insecurity in the South-East geopolitical zone, to warrant the launch of the ongoing Operation Python Dance 4, in the region, by the army.
Troops capture wanted Boko Haram commander, nine others
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said ten Boko Haram key Commanders have been captured by troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole following the bombardment of criminal enclaves in Borno State.
ActionAid tasks National Assembly on quick passage of bill prohibiting sexual harassment in schools
ActionAid Nigeria, has called on the National Assembly to urgently pass into law, the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Schools Prohibition Bill to arrest the immoral activities of some lecturers against their female students.
Bobi Wine engages police in cat and mouse chase
As Ugandans celebrated 57 years of independence on Wednesday, Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, engaged police in a cat and mouse race in Kampala and its suburbs.
Kogi guber: INEC warns parties over nomination of candidates, insists SDP has no candidate
The political parties and their legal advisers have been advised to thoroughly vet all the documents they are submitting to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the nomination of their candidates to avoid running foul of the law.
Tight security at National Assembly as President Buhari presents 2020 budget — in pictures
Security operatives have taken over the National Assembly in preparation for the presentation of the 2020 appropriation bill by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint seating of the legislature.
Iran arrests Russian journalist over alleged visa violation
A Russian journalist arrested in Iran was on Monday detained due to a visa violation, an Iranian government spokesman said, rejecting reports that the woman was accused of espionage.
Cross River: Bakassi deep seaport to cost $2 billion
The Cross River Debt Review and Development Commission has revealed that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport to sighted in State, will cost between $1.7 billion and $2 billion.
SERAP: Federal government using courts to suppress citizens’ rights
An advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged the National Judicial Council to address the new trend whereby courts are being used by the state and federal governments to suppress the fundamental rights of citizens.
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CSO asks President Buhari to sack minister over $62 billion debt statement
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Accountable Leadership For Better Nigeria Initiative, ALBNI, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to relieve the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, of his duties over claims by the latter that debt owed the federal government by the International Oil Companies, IOCs, would be difficult to recover legitimately.
Nollywood diva Monalisa Chinda harps on actors’ welfare
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Senator Saraki’s Ikoyi houses under forfeiture — in pictures
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Aisha Buhari: Mamman Daura’s family denied access to Aso Villa apartment
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has accused Mamman Daura’s family of denying her access to an apartment at the presidential villa.
Kogi Assembly confirms Edward Onoja as deputy governor
The Kogi State House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed Chief David Onoja, as the Deputy Governor of the state.
Gernot Rohr tips Maduka Okoye to flourish with Super Eagles
Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Gernot Rohr has thrown his weight behind Fortuna Dusseldorf’ Club of Germany’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to excel in Eagles’ colours in the absence of injured Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
Liverpool eye Premier League title as ‘barometer of success’
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Prince Harry admits he and Prince William are ‘on different paths’
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