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4 hrs ago | Guardian Newspapers

Amaechi's NGF mandate sacrosanct, says Kwankwaso

KANO State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has risen in stout defense of his Rivers State counterpart over the Nigerian Governors Forum leadership crisis, insisting that Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi will not surrender his mandate.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Xinhuanet

Nigeria detains "suspicious" Ukrainian cargo plane

A Ukrainian cargo plane suspected to be carrying military hardware has been detained in northwest Nigeria's Kano State, security and aviation sources told Xinhua on Sunday.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Guardian Newspapers

Bayero Cautions Against Extremism, Urges Forgiveness

SEVERAL months after escaping death in the hands of terrorists, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, Saturday, urged Nigerians to eschew extremism, saying he has forgiven those who may have offended him.

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Guardian Newspapers

FAAN Rakes In N120m From Disused Airplanes

BEYOND ridding the nation's airports of disused aircraft, there are indications that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria may have made a fortune from the disposal of the equipment.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Free Republic

Muslim Persecution of Christians: The Spring Offensive

The Islamic jihad against Christians in Nigeria is proving to be the most barbaric.

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Vanguard

My position denies me joy of relating with childhood friends - Bayero

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, has said that his position denies him the joy of relating with his childhood friends.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Vanguard

Hezbollah: 3 detained Lebanese slam FG with N50bn suit

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, slated June 21 to hear N50 billion suit filed against the Federal Government by three Lebanese, Mustapha Roda Darwish Fawaz, Talal Roda, and Abdulla Tahini, following their arrest and detention over alleged complicity in the illegal importation of weapons into Nigeria.

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Vibe

Top 10 UK Rappers You Need To Know

There's a hip-hop scene across the pond slowly rowing its way over to America. We decided to break out the bullet boat cruiser and speed the process up.

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Voice of America

Analysts: West Africa Attractive Hezbollah Destination

Nigerian military officials stand near ammunition seized from suspected members of Hezbollah after a building raid, Kano, May 30, 2013.

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Remembering June 12

On June 12, 1993, Nigerians went to the polls and in a free, fair and peaceful manner elected the candidate of the Social Democratic Party , Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, as president.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Vanguard

CBN takes Cashless Policy to Kano, Anambra, Abia, Rivers and Ogun

Following the launch of "project cashless lagos" which was launched last year by Central Bank of Nigeria in Lagos state as pilot scheme to help discourage the use of cash in day-to-day transactions, the CBN, having recorded success in the pilot has concluded arrangement to introduce its cashless policy in Abuja and 5 other states around the ... (more)

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Vanguard

The military underrated Abiola's popularity - Sen Zwingina, Campaign Manager

Dr Jonathan Silas Zwingina, an accomplished academician, administrator, politician and senator was Director-General of MKO Abiola's campaign organisation, Hope "93.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Vanguard

Annulment was payment for Abiola's evil deeds - Sen Owie

Former member of the House of Representatives, former Senate Chief Whip and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rowland Stephen Owie says the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election was a divine recompense for Abiola's alleged past political misdeeds.

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Vanguard

Increasing cases of mass murder: Security operatives cry out

IN recent times, several disasters have been recorded in different parts of the country, ranging from buildings collapse, fire outbreak, flooding, plane crash and detonation of Improvised Explosive Devices IEDs, which have resulted in serious casualties.

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IRIN

Military's shutdown of NE Nigeria telecoms disrupts trade

With mobile phone signals shut down since 15 May in large parts of three northeastern states following a military offensive against Boko Haram Islamists, anxious residents say the sick are cut off from medical help, commercial supplies are dwindling and food prices rising.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

The Guardian

Nigeria's yan daudu face persecution in religious revival

Ameera: 'I don't mind it when my friends call me yan daudu but these days it sounds ugly in other people's mouths.'

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Hezbollah - Nigerian, Lebanese Slam N50 Billion Suit Against SSS, AGF

Co-owners of Amigo Supermarket, Mustapha Fawaz and three Lebanese-Abdallah Tahini, Talal Rouda and Khosai Nouridine- arrested over the armoury and alleged Hezbollah terror cell uncovered in Bompai, Kano state have filed a suit before the Federal High Court, Abuja.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

Newkerala.com

Indian firm to construct hydroelectric plants in Kano, Nigeria

Kano , June 8 : The Nigerian state of Kano has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Skipper Group of India for the construction of hydroelectricity plants at Tiga and Challawa dams in the state, Indian High Commissioner in Abuja, Mahesh Sachdev has said.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

Vanguard

Security expert urges JTF to focus on hunt for weapons of mass destruction

Renown security expert, Dr. Ona Ekhomu has advised Nigerian military authorities to focus on search for weapons of mass destruction in order to cripple the capability of terrorists to carry out spectacular attacks in the country.

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AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Why I Cried in Public - Buhari

Former military head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari has said that he had to weep in public because of the hardships Nigerians suffer despite the enormous wealth the country is blessed with.

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