Politics
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Why I won’t build airport in Abia — Governor Ikpeazu
Abia governor Okezie Ikpeazu says he would rather continue to build needed infrastructure than construct an unvaible airport for political clout.
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El-Rufai ‘mobilises thugs to stop NLC strike in Kaduna’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused Governor Nasir El-Rufai of plotting to cause chaos by using thugs to disrupt the union’s five-day warning strike.
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Nigerian lawmaker suspended for ‘disrespecting’ Bauchi emir
The emirate faulted Abdullahi's mode of dressing in the presence of the chiefs, viewing it as grave misconduct and disrespect to constituted authorities.
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Like fake news, Lai Mohammed has done more harm than good — Twitter influencer
Social media influencer Adetutu Balogun has mocked information minister Lai Mohammed for peddling fake news.
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Southern Nigeria: Those attacking Asaba Accord are high on expired drugs — Aisha Yesufu
About 17 southern governors met on Tuesday in Asaba and resolved to ban open grazing and movement of cattle by foot in the region.
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‘You’re not serious,’ Senate tells lawmakers who want Buhari impeached
The Senate has said some of its members who are advocating impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari are not serious about the issue.
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Jimi Agbaje slams Sanwo-Olu’s ‘audio achievement’ in Lagos
The PDP chieftain expressed disappointment at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for wasting its 21 years in power in the state.
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Kaduna shutdown: El-Rufai threatens to arrest NLC president over strike
The strike is over alleged refusal of the state government to follow laid down rules in the recent sack of some civil servants.
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Buhari to meet London doctors during Paris trip
The president's last attempt to receive medical treatment in London led to protests that embarrassed the presidency.