Boko Haram Waxing Stronger, Captures 5 LGs In Yobe, Borno

There are indications the Boko Haram insurgents are waxing stronger in the North Eastern region and have captured five local government areas in Yobe and Borno States.

This was confirmed by the governors of the affected states, Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe and Kashim Shettima of Borno, This Day reports.

According to the National Economic Council (NEC), who spoke to state house correspondents after their meeting in Abuja, Shettima and Gaidam told them the insurgents were still hiding in Sambisa forest.

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Wike Visit: CJN Bans Politicians From His Home,Office

In order to stop who seem to be politicians move to influence the outcome of electoral disputes, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmood Mohammed, has barred politicians from his residence and office.

He also instructs that his security detail from Department of State Service and police orderly will now be part of any discussion he will hold with politically exposed lawyers who want to have audience with him.

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Boko Haram Storms Biu, Killing Nine And Injuring Many

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents were said to have stormed Pompomarri village of Borno state earlier this week killing at least nine civilians.

According to Sahara Reporters, this information was disclosed by a vigilante in the area. The attacked village is located 12 kilometers away from Biu town.

Scores of people are feared injured following the sporadic shooting opened by the terrorists.

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GOODNEWS! Corps members to choose their state of primary assignment - says NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a self-deployment system to enable prospective corps members choose where they wish to serve.

This was part of resolutions at the end of the 2015 Batch ‘B’ pre-mobilisation workshop which held in Kaduna.

Similarly, pregnant women, nursing mothers and students undergoing postgraduate studies have been banned from participating in the scheme until they are free to enlist for the service.

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The 8th Assembly Has A Few Distractions – Dogara

Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the House of Representatives, stated  that the house has been distracted in the past weeks and it is time for the federal lawmakers to settle down to work as elected representatives of the people, Leadership informs.

The speaker said  this yesterday in Abuja, while inaugurating a 21-member Committee to Review Existing Laws and Law Reform.

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PDP Supports Buhari’s Probe Of Corrupt Politicians, Urges Government Not To Be Selective

The Peoples Democratic Party supported the planned move by the All Progressives Congress to prosecute corrupt officials.

It should be noted that during his four-day visit to the United States President Muhammadu Buhari several times reiterated his commitment to probe the officials involved in public funds embezzlement. Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina added that only the government of the immediate past president would be tried.

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