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For today, Wednesday, October 21, 2015:
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP senators were yesterday pitched in a war of intrigue over the ministerial screening of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi even as the constitutional deadline for his clearance narrowed down to four days. READ MORE…
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Arrest of Radio Biafra Boss: Pro-Biafra protesters storm Rivers, Delta, Anambra; many arrested
Scores of supporters of the embattled director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu were Tuesday arrested by the Anambra State police command at various points in Awka as they embarked on protests in the state capital.
Ghana resolves dispute with Nigeria over unpaid gas bill
The Ghanaian Government said it would pay a Nigerian gas consortium 170 million dollars it owed by February, apparently resolving a dispute that led the consortium to threaten to cut supply. READ MORE…
Immigration tragedy: EFCC grills Abba Moro for 10hrs
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced the interrogation of a former Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, in relation with the failed National Immigration Service recruitment which led to the death of 19 job seekers across the country. READ MORE…
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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER
Senate suspends sitting as Saraki’s trial begins today
The Nigerian Senate has adjourned its plenary session to Thursday, October 22, 2015. READ MORE…
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Ebola: trouble not over yet, says FG
THE Federal Government said on Tuesday that the country was still under Ebola alert and surveillance.
Rich Nigerians joining terror groups – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said he has seen wealthy individuals who are being enlisted into terrorism.
Lagos, Abuja, P’Harcourt airports ranked among Africa’s worst
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Three Nigerian airports have been ranked among the 10 worst in Africa with the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State topping the list. READ MORE…
EFCC grills Abba Moro, over alleged job scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced the interrogation of a former Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, in relation with the failed National Immigration Service recruitment which led to the death of 19 job seekers across the country. READ MORE…
Two Arik aircraft collide on airport tarmac
Two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft belonging to Arik Air were grounded by the carrier on Tuesday afternoon after they were involved in a ground collision on the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. READ MORE…
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THE GUARDIAN
Senate keeps Amaechi waiting, screens Shittu, Khadijah Ibrahim
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP senators were yesterday pitched in a war of intrigue over the ministerial screening of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi even as the constitutional deadline for his clearance narrowed down to four days. READ MORE…
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THISDAY NEWSPAPER
Politics stalls ministerial screening, stalks Senate President’s trial today
The Nigerian Senate has adjourned its plenary session to Thursday, October 22, 2015. READ MORE…
Ghana agrees to pay Nigeria $170m gas debt by February
The Ghanaian Government said it would pay a Nigerian gas consortium 170 million dollars it owed by February, apparently resolving a dispute that led the consortium to threaten to cut supply. READ MORE…
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Army sets up panel to investigate Ekiti, Osun elections rigging tapes
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday set up a high powered Board of Inquiry (BOI) to investigate alleged malpractices and involvement of its personnel in Ekiti and Osun states in 2014 gubernatorial elections. READ MORE…
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BUSINESS DAY
Energy stocks seen hurt by oil price drop
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The shares of listed Nigerian Oil & Gas companies have since taken a beaten as oil price drop weighed investors’ appetite to raise bets on them.
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