Top stories for Monday, April 27, 2015

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April 27, 2015 6:58 PM

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For today, April 27, 2015:

Buhari to probe missing $20 billion oil fund claims

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration would probe the allegation of missing oil funds made by former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. READ MORE…

US website links Bola Tinubu to drugs, fraud

US website, Daily Beast has linked the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu to a heroin ring. READ MORE…

Death toll from Nepal attack rises above 3,000

The body count from the deadly Nepal earthquake now stands at over 3,000 people. READ MORE…

Protests in Burundi as President launches third term bid

The people staged a protest against the third term bid of the country’s president, Pierre Nkurunziza, when two of them were killed by the Burundian police and four injured, the Red Cross said. READ MORE…

Nigeria, South Africa in tug-of-war over ambassador recall

South Africa has criticized Nigeria’s decision to recall its envoys calling it “an unfortunate and regrettable step.” READ MORE…

Ondo State Deputy Governor impeached, new deputy appointed

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ali Olanusi has been impeached. READ MORE… And Governor Olusegun Mimiko has already chosen a replacement. READ MORE…

Fulani herdsmen kill 28 in Benue

About 28 people are said to have died in Benue State after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. READ MORE…

Asisat Oshoala nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award

About 28 people are said to have died in Benue State after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. READ MORE…

Tonto Dikeh and Toyin Lawani at war on Instagram

The white flag does not look it will be raised anytime soon in the feud between actress Tonto Dikeh, and popular stylist Toyin Lawani. READ MORE...

Journalist Nana De Souza dies of cancer

Writer, TV and radio presenter Nana De Souza has passed away from cancer. She died at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on the April 20, 2015. READ MORE…

Girl sold to Libyan pimps by cousin returned to Lagos

Precious Nwaigwe, the 15-year-old girl kidnapped in the Ajah area of Lagos State, while on her way to school in Ogun State, has been returned to Lagos about a year after her abduction.

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