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Presidency: General Danjuma’s self-defence call shocking, scary
The Presidency on Saturday said the recent call made by a former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), that Nigerians should not rely on security agencies but defend themselves in the face of killings across the country as shocking and scary.
President Buhari challenges varsities on research
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the Nigerian university system on the need to conduct cutting-edge research and analysis in providing solutions to the nation’s development challenges.
Blame passing: The New Year gift to a nation
In the accustomed tradition, I wish the nation less misery in the coming year. A genuine Happy New Year Greeting is probably too extravagant a wish.
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Okada ban: 10, 000 to lose jobs in Anambra – operator
The ban placed on commercial motorcycles (Okada), in Awka and Onitsha from July 1, by the Anambra State Government would put over 10, 000 youths out of jobs in the state.
Ex-militants: We’ll mobilise votes for President Buhari in 2019
Former Niger Delta militants have promised to mobilise votes for President Muhammadu Buhari in his quest to secure another four year mandate to govern Nigeria.
Groundnut production: Governor Ikpeazu sponsors 132 trainees in Onitsha
No fewer than 132 unemployed persons are currently undergoing three-day training in Onitsha, Anambra, on groundnut production, processing and packaging for self-employment.
Bayelsa APC behind Amassoma violence – PDP
The Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state was a band of cultists, mischief-makers and unscrupulous criminal elements, masquerading under the platform of the APC who do not mean well for the state.
UK set to demand EU repayment in Brexit satellite row
Britain was on Thursday set to demand the European Union repay £1 billion ($1.34 billion, 1.14 billion euros) if it is excluded from the Galileo satellite project post-Brexit, according to newspaper reports.
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APC chieftain praises President Buhari over interest in Ekiti guber election
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his timely intervention in the crisis elicited by the governorship primary of the party in the state.
Congresses: APC should have learnt from PDP – Kassim Afegbua
The spokesperson for General Ibrahim Babangida, Mr Kassim Afegbua, has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congresses (APC) following the congresses conducted by the party in some states.
Muslim beaten to death in India for allegedly killing cow
A Muslim man accused of killing a cow was beaten to death by a mob in central India, police said Sunday, the latest vigilante murder over the animal considered sacred by Hindus.
Donald Trump: Kim Jong-Un can stay in power if he abandons nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump tried to put his summit with Kim Jong-Un back on track Thursday, offering the North Korean leader guarantees of staying in power if he abandons nuclear weapons.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic set up blockbuster clash in Rome
Novak Djokovic set up an Italian Open semi-final blockbuster against old rival Rafael Nadal after both former world number one players battled back in thrilling last-eight clashes on Friday.