The House of Representatives has urged the Presidency to seek the interpretation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act before a court, following the Senate’s rejection of Mr Ibrahim…
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The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to prosecute the persons behind the assassination attack on Sen. Dino Melaye. The call is the…
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InternationalMedia
Thailand Mother Watched daughter’s Murder On Facebook Live
by Arinze Ago April 27, 2017Jiranuch Trirat, 22 (center) holds on to a female monk’s hand as holy water is poured for her slain 11-month old daughter Natalie at a temple in Phuket on April…
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‘2017 budget should be ready for president’s signature next week,’ Senate says
by Daniji Emmanuel April 27, 2017Nigeria’s 2017 budget will be ready for President Muhammadu Buhari to sign next week, the Senate has said. The announcement was made by Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan on Thursday, April…
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An ex-leader of a militant group, Paul Eris, has established a rice farm at Peremabiri Community in Bayelsa to reduce hunger and curb crime. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN,…
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Africa
Protesters call for Zuma’s resignation as South Africa honours 1994 election
by Arinze Ago April 27, 2017South Africa on Thursday marked 23 years since its first post-apartheid election with some protesters calling for President Jacob Zuma to resign after numerous corruption scandals. At his address to…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced innovations, known as e-collation, e-tracking and e-transmission, to make the registration process easier. Hajiya Amina Zakari, INEC’s National Commissioner in charge…
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Fed govt to adopt five year strategy plan against corruption – Malami
by Arinze Ago April 27, 2017The Federal Government is adopting a five-year strategy plan to combat corruption and corrupt tendencies in the country to the barest minimum. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…
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The Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed the killing of its member, Chinedu Eze, allegedly by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province of that country. The Chairman of…
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A commercial motorcyclist was crushed to death by a heavy duty truck at Daleko area of Lagos on Thursday. The passenger on the motorcycle, who survived the accident, was dragged…