Gunmen Abduct Wife Of Former Acting Governor Of Bayelsa

A group of gunmen have kidnapped Madam Martha Binabo, the wife of former acting governor of Bayelsa state and currently House of Reps member, Nestor Binabo.

Vanguard reports that the incident happened on June 29, Monday, at Agbura community in the outskirts of Yenagoa the state capital.

The 48-year-old victim was abducted at about 11.30am by five armed men clad in military camouflage in front of a company where she is the director.

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BREAKING NEWS!! CBN Extends BVN Registration

Reports reaching Chat212 have it that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has extended the deadline for the ongoing registration for the Bank Verification Number (BVN).

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Chad arrests Boko Haram leader in N’Djamena

A Chadian Public Prosecutor, Alghassim Khamis, said on Tuesday that one of the key Boko Haram leaders, Baana Fanay, who has been coordinating trafficking of weapons in Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad was arrested on Sunday in N’Djamena.

Khamis said Fanay alias Mahamat Moustapha, was arrested by security forces after a fierce resistance.

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Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s govt

Pres. Buhari: Tackling insecurity, corruption and restoring Nigeria’s respect

Being the text of a media parley hosted by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

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LASG To Partner Nigerian Navy On Security

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Oyibe Jibrin, harping on the need for the Navy to assist the state in the fight against crime.

The governor who spoke at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja expressed his displeasure at the unfortunate and current spate of robberies in Lagos State within a week into his administration, which informed his urgent audience with the Chief of Naval Staff.

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We will confirm ministerial nominees without delay, says Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday assured Nigerians that there would be no delay in the confirmation of ministerial nominees once the list is sent to the legislature by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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