Monday, August 31, 2015

Boko Haram kill 56 in Borno State

The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, has said Boko Haram fighters attacked a village in the state and killed 56 persons.
The governor, who said this during a presentation of gifts on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari to parents of abducted Chibok schoolgirls on Saturday in Maiduguri,…Boko Haram kill 56 in Borno State




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US embassy attends to visa complaints on Google Hangouts

Three officials of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, of Friday, interacted with Nigerians from different parts of the country for an hour and three minutes. They spoke on what applicants should do or avoid when processing the US visa.
The live show was not a television programme. Recognising…US embassy attends to visa complaints on Google Hangouts




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EFCC begins probe of Alison-Madueke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced a full investigation into the activities of the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Alison Madueke
It was learnt on Sunday that the commission…EFCC begins probe of Alison-Madueke




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Sunday, August 30, 2015

We performed well; we were not corrupt – Jonathan’s ex-minister tells Buhari

The ministers who served in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan have defended their performance, saying they did well in office and were not corrupt.
President Goodluck Jonathan
The ex-ministers, Sunday, in a statement by Abubakar Suleiman, former Minister of National…We performed well; we were not corrupt – Jonathan’s ex-minister tells Buhari




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Bayelsa Gubernatorial Poll: Tinubu moves against spoilers, urges Sylva to contest

The former governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Chief Timipre Sylva to contest the December 5, 2015 Governorship election in Bayelsa State.
Tinubu also charged Bayelsans to ensure that Sylva becomes the next governor…Bayelsa Gubernatorial Poll: Tinubu moves against spoilers, urges Sylva to contest




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DSS arrests Boko Haram Commander linked with suicide attacks

Nigeria’s secret police on Sunday, disclosed that it had arrested notable Boko Haram suspects, including a key commander, linked with several suicide attacks across the country, reports AFP.
Abubakar Shekau
The Department of State Services (DSS) said in a statement said that Usman Shuiabu known a…DSS arrests Boko Haram Commander linked with suicide attacks




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APC alleges, lists more massive looting under Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress has listed new instances of alleged looting of the treasury by some officials of the Jonathan Administration, saying the corruption mess that characterised the administration was so pervasive that until it is cleaned, Nigeria will not be able to actualise its…APC alleges, lists more massive looting under Jonathan




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