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In a fresh multiple suicide bomb attack at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Zannari Community in Maiduguri on Sunday night, more than 16 persons have been reportedly killed. “The noise of the explosion coming from the university woke us up from the sleep around 10p.m.” an eye witness narrated. “Few minutes after, the explosion spread to other parts of the town, especially around London Ciki,” a resident of Mairi near the university said. “The explosion led to a stampede in London Ciki as residents abandoned their homes for fear…

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An eight-week ultimatum has been issued by a group, The Nigerian Youth Advocate for Justice, to President Muhammadu Buhari to either resign or form an interim government. A statement by the group’s Chairman, Seriki Olorunwa said they would lead seven million youths in 22 states to effect his removal from office. According to them, the president’s health challenge has made it impossible for him to preside over the affairs of the country.“We urge the Senate, House of Representatives, state house of assemblies and parastatals to persuade Mr. President to resign…

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According to presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims and Christians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements. The message reads thus: “I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. “May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the…

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On Wednesday June 28, 2017, the Geology department of the University of Nigeria Nsukka will take possession of a brand new and ultra-modern building courtesy Platform Petroleum. Platform Petroleum Limited is donating the new building to the university in honour of Austin Avuru, their Advisor and Pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer who graduated from the Geology Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1980. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, a UNN alumnus, is expected as Special guest. Other distinguished guests will include Chief (Barr.)…

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Ailabogie Aikpaojie, a US returnee has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for unlawful possession of firearms – three pump action single barrelled guns and 250 live cartridges. Ailabogie claimed he bought the arms and ammunition from the state police command. Speaking to journalists after he and several others were paraded for different offences by the Acting Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Deputy Commissioner of Police Dasuki Galadanchi, on Friday, Aikpaojie, who also had a pistol with 9mm live ammunition on him when he was arrested, said…

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As part of his administration’s strategy to promote inclusive governance, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has set up twenty centres across the state for the hosting of Muslims during the eid-el-fitri celebration. Speaking at Lagos House yesterday when he received members of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs on a courtesy visit, Ambode said in the past, residents often travel from different parts of the city to celebrate with the first family in the State during festivities, which could be tasking financially. According to him, having centres across…

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