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Gombe snake centre exports over 400 snakes to England monthly – Official

The acts leads to lower prices for anti-snake venom.

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Agency Report ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
AGAHRIN, Headline Stories, North East

Lai Mohammed lied, Nigerian govt paid ‘large ransom’ to free #DapchiGirls – UN report

 ‘’It is not true that we paid ransom for the release of the Dapchi girls,” Lai Mohammed had said.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 16, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
ARam Market in Tudun Wada Kaduna
North East

Sallah: Rams scarcity looms in Borno over military’s ban on livestock importation

Market operators call for lift of the ban.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 15, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
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News Reports, North East

How local artisans enhance effective immunisation coverage – Experts

The health experts speak about their experience with artisans in Bauchi.

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Ayodamola Owoseye ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Voters on queue in Kanti B polling unit 4
Headline Stories, North East

PDP rejects Bauchi by-election result, alleges rigging

The party also alleged collusion between the state government and security officials.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Fish Market in Baga, Maiduguir, in fire. [Photo credit: NAN]
North East

Fire destroys Maiduguri fish market

“Most of the shops at the main fish market were burnt to ashes.”

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Agency Report ∣ August 13, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
@2:50am. Results from local government collation centres are still being awaited in Bauchi INEC office where the final results are to be announced. [Photo by: Abdulkareem Haruna]
Headline Stories, North East

UPDATED: APC floors PDP, wins Bauchi senatorial by-election

The APC won in six of the seven local governments in the district. 

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Voters on queue in Kanti B polling unit 4
Headline Stories, North East

APC takes early lead in Bauchi South Senatorial Bye-election

Bauchi South Senatorial District comprises seven local government areas.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
@2:50am. Results from local government collation centres are still being awaited in Bauchi INEC office where the final results are to be announced. [Photo by: Abdulkareem Haruna]
Headline Stories, North East

LIVE UPDATES: Bauchi Senatorial Bye-Election (Official INEC Results)

The election was held to fill the vacancy created by the death of the last occupant, Ali Wakili.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 12, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Speaker Yakubu Dogara
North East, Top News

Bauchi By-election: Dogara not allowed to vote

Mr Dogara arrived late at the polling station.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Voters queue for accreditation at Bagel polling unit 001
Headline Stories, North East

LIVE UPDATES: APC, PDP, seven others battle for Bauchi South Senatorial District

The contest is expected to be between the APC and the PDP.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 11, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
North East

Borno NLC threatens strike action over unpaid gratuities

The official says retired workers are being owed over N20 billion in arrears.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 10, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Nigerian Police on patrol
North East

By-election: Police restrict movement in 7 LGAs of Bauchi

The police say the restriction will not affect those on essential duties, who must however carry their valid identification cards.

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Agency Report ∣ August 9, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
youth pressure group, Borno Youth and Students Discussion (BYSD-Forum
North East

2019: Group wants Borno Senator Ali Ndume replaced

Mr Ndume has been at the National Assembly since 2003.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 8, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Senator Danjuma Goje
North East

Danjuma Goje’s former Chief of Staff defects to PDP

The politician is now eyeing Mr Goje’s senate seat.

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Agency Report ∣ August 8, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Borno governor, Kashim Shettima celebrates best JAMB candidate for 2018, Israel Zakari
North East

Borno governor celebrates best JAMB candidate for 2018

The governor gives Master Zakari, an indigene of Borno N5 million to aid his university education.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 7, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Adamawa Governor, Muhammadu Bindow
North East

I am not under pressure to drop my deputy – Adamawa Governor

The governor blames politicians for the report.

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Agency Report ∣ August 7, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NYSC 2017 BATCH A MEMBERS IN ABUJA
More News, North East

NYSC declares 3 day mourning for drowned corps members

Nine corps members drowned at the Mayo-Selbe river in Taraba State on Saturday while on a picnic.

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Agency Report ∣ August 6, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Adamawa Governor, Muhammadu Bindow
North East

Adamawa governor replaces two commissioners who defected to PDP

The governor wished them well in their future endeavours.

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Agency Report ∣ August 6, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Safiya Ilyasu
North East

Bauchi Senatorial Bye-election: Defeated APC aspirant speaks on next move

Despite defeat, Mrs Ilyasu insists she is the best hand for the job.

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Abdulkareem Haruna ∣ August 5, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
File photo of a Nigerian Air Force’s NAF 477 Alpha Fighter Jet and personnel at the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua International Airport, Katsina before flying to Zamfara for Operation 'Diran Mikiya' to flush out armed bandits terrorising the state. 04138/1/8/2018/Zubairu Idris/BJO/NAN
North East

NAF fighter jet destroys Boko Haram hideout in Borno

The operation was carried out on Friday, an official explains.

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Agency Report ∣ August 4, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0
Attahiru Bafarawa
North East

Court acquits ex-Sokoto governor Bafarawa of corruption charges

“The EFCC described the ruling as “shocking and unacceptable.”

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Agency Report ∣ July 31, 2018 ∣ Comments: 0