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Today’s Headlines
Group asks court to stop Buhari’s inauguration
The suit filed on Tuesday is also seeking an order nullifying the certificate of return issued to Buhari by the Independent National Electoral Commission… Full Story: Punch
I’m first child, I have responsibilities ─ Robbery suspect
One of the robbery suspects, 25-year-old Ajayi Solomon, told PUNCH Metro that he went into armed robbery because his parents were late and he needed to take care of his siblings… Full Story: Punch
I know who will succeed me —Defence minister
Gusau, speaking at a valedictory session in his honour, at the Ministry of Defence, Abuja, told the armed forces and the civilian personnel in the sector that the person that had been favoured to succeed him was “very, very, thorough,” but said he was also enjoyable… Full Story: Tribune
2 Ekiti kidnap kingpins arrested
Following the incessant activities of kidnappers in Ekiti State, the Nigerian Police has announced the arrest of two kidnap kingpins, who are said to be responsible for the menace in the state… Full Story: Tribune
Buhari returns tomorrow in the company of Shagari
President-elect Muhammadu Buhari will be returning to Nigeria on Thursday morning after a six-day trip to the United Kingdom in the company of former President Shehu Shagari… Full Story: Thisday
FG commences distribution of N5bn smoke-free cooking stoves
The federal government on Tuesday commenced the distribution of N5 billion smoke-free cooking stoves meant for rural women across the country. The stove was launched at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa by the Vice-President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo… Full Story: Thisday
Airport remodelling: FG orders contractors to return N17.6bn
The federal government yesterday ordered contractors handling the remodelling of airports across the country, who failed to deliver their various remodelling projects, to return the funds they collected to government’s purse… Full Story: Leadership
I will take action against any corrupt official – el-Rufa’i
According to him, the incoming administration will surely ask those who stole government money to politely return such fund but if they failed to do so the government will take “impolite action” against them… Full Story: Leadership
B’Haram using more children, women as suicide bombers –UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, yesterday said more women and children had been used for attacks in states ravaged by insurgency in the country in the last five months than the similar gender population used for the heinous activity throughout last year… Full Story: NationalMirror
Lamido slams APC over campaign promises
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has criticised the incoming administration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for giving excuses for its inability to implement its campaign promises even before taking over power, saying that Nigerians would not tolerate any failure on its part… Full Story: Vanguard
Aliyu wants FG to remove fuel subsidy
Niger State governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu has asked the Federal Government to deregulate the oil sector by removing subsidy on petroleum products… Full Story: Vanguard
NNPC Assures 25-Day Stock Of Petrol
The corporation noted that with the renewed commitment of both product marketers and tanker drivers, supply would normalise across the country soon… Full Story: DailyIndependent
Guinean leader: Buhari ‘ll fight corruption
Conde, speaking after a private meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in Lagos, described Buhari as an incorruptible leader who will confront corruption headlong… Full Story: TheNation
Research Model, Kaduna, Eyeanugie, Benin, set for Channels Kids Cup final
Research Model Primary School, Kawo, Kaduna State, will confront Eyeanugie Primary School, Benin City, Edo State, in today’s final of the 2015 Channels Kids Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos… Full Story: Guardian
Dangote Selects UOP Technology for its Lekki Refinery
The dreams of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to solve the nation’s refinery capacity is a step closer to realization following the news that the Dangote Group has chosen the technology for its refinery… Full Story: Guardian