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Nigerian Army to start stop and search operation to ensure everyone carries ID cards

ARMY troops will soon start stopping Nigerians along the street and asking for their identity cards citizens under a new military exercise codenamed Operation Positive Identification introduced to combat the influx of terrorists into the country.

 

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Judge withdraws arrest warrant issued against Okocha after he settled his Lagos tax bill

FORMER Super Eagles skipper Austin JJ Okocha has finally resolved his tax dispute with the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (Lirs) by visiting the agency and reconciling his accounts avoiding the prospect of being arrested.

 

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Governor Okowa dismisses criticism over his decision to appoint his daughter as a political aide

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has dismissed critics who have objected to him appointing his daughter as one of his political aides saying she is qualified to take up the position and he owes no one an apology for it.

 

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Aribo declares himself fit for Brazil friendly as Ola Aina pulls out after freak accident

GLASGOW Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo has declared himself fit and ready to play for Nigeria against Brazil on Sunday when the two teams clash at Singapore's National Stadium saying he has recovered from a recent head injury.

 

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Each southwestern state to contribute 20 vehicles to regional security outfit Amotekun

GOVERNORS of Nigeria's six states in the southwest geo-political zone have agreed to each donate 20 vehicles to a regional security pool set up to combat the growing menace of Fulani cattle herdsmen who have been rampaging the region of late.

 

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Osimhen breaks French 20-year record becoming first player to score in five consecutive home games

SUPER Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has broken a 20-year record in the French league becoming the first player since 1999 to score in five successive home games for his club after he found the back of the net in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Nimes.

 

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Buhari presents 2020 budget of $28.4bn based on oil price of $57 and output of 2.18m barrels a day

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has presented his 2020 budget to the National Assembly with projected spending of N10.33trn ($28.4bn) centred around significant investment in capital projects to create jobs and develop infrastructure.

 

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NYSC introduces verification exercise for foreign graduates in drive to combat fraud

DIASPORA graduates who want to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will have to go through a new verification programme that involve them submitting their original certificates as part of a drive to combat fraud.

 

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Chelsea's Tomori finally opts for England as Southgate invites him for Euro 2020 qualifiers

CHELSEA centreback Fikayo Tomori has pledged his international future to England in favour of Nigeria after receiving a call-up from Gareth Southgate and is looking forward to featuring in the forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

 

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