Elechi Amadi dies at 82

ONE of Africa’s finest novelist, poet and dramatist Captain Elechi Amadi died Wednesday at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82. A member of the family , Bar Wabueze Amadi, confirmed the development to Chat212fm on phone, saying he passed on at about 3: 45pm at the hospital.                               

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Vacancies in Nigeria at Hobark International Limited (hil)- into the position that concerns Offshore Installation Site Lifting Specialist.

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is an Integrated Services Company whose subsidiaries: DrillPet International Limited (DIL), Uniterm Nigeria Limited (UNL), UltiProc Nigeria Limited (UPNL), Hobark Consultant Management Services (HCMS) and Gigasecprovide Manpower Services & Logistics Support, Drilling Operations and Consultancy Services, On/OffShore Catering Services, Drilling Rigs & Drilling Bits and Procurement Services to the Oil & Gas Industry. IP security services. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

                                                         

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Arms Scandal: At Last Ex-Air Force Chief, Amosu, Refunds N4bn

Why Ex-Air Force Chief, Amosu, Refunds N4bn - LEAKED

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, has refunded N4 billion and several properties to the Federal Government. Amosu was yesterday docked at a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over an alleged fraud of N22.8 billion.

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The Former Nigeria Minister, Ojo Maduekwe, is dead

A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a stalwart of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ojo Maduekwe, is dead.                     

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KPMG Nigeria - Job Recruitment Nationwide

KPMG Nigeria -  Recruitment Nationwide
Addressing reporters at the KPMG headquarter in lagos where he was received by unemployed Nigeria graduate ...

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Nigeria becomes world’s seventh biggest gas haven

world’s seventh biggest gas

Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Mr. Modecai Ladan, who revealed this at the Annual General Meeting said Nigeria’s gas reserves have increased from 186 trillion standard cubic feet (scuf) to a record high of 190 trillion scuf.

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Soyinka strike says anti corruption bill policy is negotiable

Soyinka blast anti corruption bill

Speaking during a visit to PUNCH Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has lent his voice to the growing calls for the restructuring of the Nigerian federation, saying the sovereignty of the nation is negotiable.

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N4.9bn: Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman sent to prison

Justice M. S. Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos has sentenced former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and Nenadi Esther Usman, a former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance PDP Presidential Campaign Organization to jail.                                   

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We do not have no other country except Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians do not have any other country to call theirs except Nigeria and should therefore work and pray for it to prosper.

                                                               

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Nigeria’s sovereignty is negotiable-Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has lent his voice to the growing calls for the restructuring of the Nigerian federation, saying the sovereignty of the nation is negotiable.

                                                                     

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Governor Ikpeazu Of Abia State Removed From Office Over Fake Tax Clearance

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria to cede the certificate of return to the opponent of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state as he was never qualified to run for the party primaries in the People's Democratic party as a guber candidate.                              

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Plot to overthrow Buhari: At Last Politicians, officers behind coup Leaked – Army

Plot to overthrow Buhari

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has accused some officers and political class of being responsible for the rumour of a plot to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. He, however, did not disclose the identities of dramatis personae behind the rumoured coup.

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Tompolo to Buhari: Return symbol of our god

In an open letter the Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking that the military should return his symbol of authority as the

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How Dasuki authorised me to pay Jonathan’s cousin $40m – Witness

At Federal High Court sitting in Abuja The Prosecution Witness 1 in the ongoing trial of a cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Roberts, over alleged $40 million money laundering, yesterday told the Court that,

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Forgery: Saraki, yesterday said I’m ready to go to jail

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, yesterday said that he would prefer to go to jail than surrender his mandate.

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UK voted to leave the European after vote count 52% to 48% to leave EU

Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU

Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union.

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said he would attempt to “steady the ship” over the coming weeks and months but that “fresh leadership” was needed.

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Assets Declaration - Police officers must declare Assets – Acting IG

Police officers must declare assets – Acting IG

All officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Inspector- General of Police, will henceforth declare their assets, the Acting Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has declared.

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…Investigation: rumoured coup plot - to overthrow Buhari

Army: No plans to overthrow Buhari

…investigation: rumoured coup plot - to overthrow Buhari

    Soldiers, police in shootout

The Nigerian Army has faulted claims by the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) that some of its officers sought the group’s support to overthrow the government. The Joint Revolutionary Congress (JRC), which is part of the larger JNDLF, had alleged of a sinister plot by some unnamed military officers to disrupt civil rule

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Buhari has appoints Ibrahim Idris Kpotum as IG of Police

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday appoints Ibrahim Idris Kpotum as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Idris, an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Operations replaces Mr. Solomon Arase

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EFCC has frozen the personal account of Fayose’s

Campaign funds: EFCC freezes Fayose’s account

So, this is what has happened,” he told New Telegraph. It learnt that the freezing of the account was in connection with the ongoing investigation of campaign funds for the June 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State.

Zenith Bank. Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwajaren, told New Telegraph that nobody is above investigation.

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Obanikoro sue EFCC for Violating His Human Rights

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Musiliu Obanikoro on Friday slammed a N100 million suit on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged breached of his fundamental human rights.

                                                                 

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Buhari has returned, after a 14-day medical vacation in London.

Buhari has returned, Says I’m Strong, Fit

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country  after a 14-day medical vacation in London.

The President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,

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Sex Scandal: Dogara Challenges US to provide fool-proof evidence

According to the US allegation, Mohammed Gololo (APC-Bauchi State) was accused of grabbing a hotel maid and soliciting sex, while two others, Samuel Ikon (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (APC-Benue State) allegedly requested a car park attendant to help them arrange the services of prostitutes during a visit to Cleveland for the International Visitor Leadership Programme.

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EFCC begins Recruitment tomorrow

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Monday, begin the screening of its prospective members of staff at its zonal offices.

                                                               

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This week may lead to UK break up with Europe

Thursday's vote by the U.K. on whether to exit the European Union should bring an end to weeks of uncertainty, but markets could very well remain volatile no matter what happens.

                                                                

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Why corrupt ex-governors block return of feared anti-corruption operative to EFCC

In what appears to be payback time, top politicians indicted for corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are moving against the re-appointment of Ibrahim Magu as an operative of the commission, chat212fm has learnt.

                                                         

               

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How looters are taking desperate measures to hide cash

Due to the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Muhammadu Buhari administration looters have now resorted to desperate measures in order to hide their cash.

                                                             

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Nigerian hermaphrodite cries- Laments her inability to have a boyfriend

An Ibom Angels soccer player, Bessy Ekaete Boniface, has cried for help over her status as a hermaphrodite.                        

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Why former Egyptian President Morsi sentenced to life imprisonment

Another Prison Term for Egypt's Former Leader - for allegedly passing state secrets to Qatar, a regional rival.

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The Plot to Stop Donald Trump LEAKED

The time for stopping Trump was months ago—not now

The latest effort focuses on changing the rules of the Republican National Convention to let delegates vote for other candidates—but seems unlikely to succeed.

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MASSOB: We’ll Support Boko Haram If…

Speaking to Sunday Telegraph yesterday Madu, Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Comrade Uchenna Madu, explained the rationale behind their support for the Niger Delta Avengers, declaring that MASSOB is not apologetic for its stand. said:

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Edo APC Guber Primaries - Obaseki Wins

Edo APC Guber Primaries - Godwin Obaseki has won the Edo State governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which ended in the wee hours of Sunday.

The primaries was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the state capital, commencing at about 5:30pm on Saturday.

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TOP 40 SMALL BUSINESSES YOU CAN START WITH LITTLE OR NO CAPITAL.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet with just one income source. Thus more and more people are investigating the possibilities of starting their own extra income home business. Most of these part time endeavors are started and operated from the comfort of their home.
                                                                 

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price of bread is likely to increase- Bakers

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria has said that price of bread is likely to increase in the coming days if the bakers are to get enough fund to stay in business.

                                                         

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2Face Idibia Gets Street Named After Him

Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia better known as 2Face now has a street named after him courtesy of Haven Homes.                  

     

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"Why can't I be Nigeria's president," Oke bakassi

The comedian cum actor asked why can't he become the next president of Nigeria going by the journey of his life in the entire geo-politcal and geographical zones of Nigeria.

                                                                   

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"I won't honour EFCC's invitation," ex-minister

Ex-Minister, Musiliu Obanikoro has revealed that he won't be honouring any form of invitation from the EFCC as he believes he won't be getting a fair hearing.

                                                               

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How ex Governor embesled N1b contract for purchase of dictionaries leak

The former Gombe state Governor, Danjuma Goje was expelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015.                                    

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President is well but will extend UK break until 19/06/2016 - Osinbajo

The 73-year-old former military ruler flew to London on Monday last week to see an ear, nose and throat specialist after being examined by two doctors in Nigeria who, according to Buhari's spokesman, "recommended further evaluation, purely as a precaution".

                                                             

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President is Nigeria’s problem not its solution- US legislator claim

A former member of the United States House of Representatives, Pete Hoekstra has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is Nigeria’s problem not its solution.
                                                     

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Senior banking official said that CBN will determine the market rate if dollar is allowed to float freely

Banks to set naira/dollar rate Monday – Source

Nigeria’s commercial banks will set the first exchange rate of the naira versus the dollar when the currency is allowed to float freely on Monday after the Central Bank abandoned its dollar peg, a senior banking source said on Friday.

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14 Railway Contractors are Ghosts, Say Reps’ C’ttee

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the contracts for the rehabilitation of the railway sector has said it is unable to trace 14 companies that were awarded contracts running into billions of naira.                                  

                                                 

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This is Nigeria’s Worst Ever Olympic Preparation- Toriola

Having been part of six Olympics build ups, Africa’s most decorated table tennis player, Segun Toriola, has lamented the preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, describing it as the worst ever.                                        

   

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I will work with Hillary Clinton to stop Donald Trump- Bernie Sanders

In a live-streamed speech, the Vermont senator made it clear he is no longer actively challenging Clinton and that the goal is to ‘defeat Trump badly’

                                                           

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Obaseki Endorsed For Edo APC Guber Primary, By 930 Delegates

It has been brought to notice ahead of the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State scheduled for Saturday, 930 delegates and members of Edo in Safe Hands led by the state Commissioner of Works, Osarodion Ogie, wednesday endorsed Godwin Obaseki as candidate of the party.

                                                     

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PDP Tells Court- Sheriff was Validly Removed as chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday told the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt that former acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, was validly removed by the legally constituted May 21, 2016, National Convention of the party which was held in Port Harcourt River State.                     

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Five States Meet Conditions to Access N90bn Loan: Gov. Udom Emmanuel

Reports have reached us that the federal government on Thursday said that five states had met the 22 stringent conditions it stipulated for the 36 states of the federation seeking to draw from the N90 billion budget support loan facility in order to help them meet their obligations.

                                                       

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Three Members of the national house of assembly accused of sex solicitation are to be investigated

The House of Representatives has said it has commenced investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct against three of its members by the United States embassy, even as the embassy has already revoked the US visas of the accused lawmakers.

                                                           

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B’Haram shoot dead 18 women at funeral in Adamawa

In Adamawa

Witnesses and local government officials said on today that Boko Haram militants shot 18 women dead  at a funeral in Nigeria’s northeast, rampaging through a village, setting houses on fire and shooting at random today Friday.

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Jo Cox Killing: What We Know

Jo Cox Killing: What We Know

Chat212 news reports have identified Cox’s attacker as Thomas Mair. Here’s the start’s of The Telegraph’s story on him:

Here’s what we know:

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