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Buhari Seeks Stronger Ties In Phone Call With Turkish Erdogan

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for stronger Nigeria-Turkey ties. According to a statement issued on Saturday by a presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, President Buhari made the call when he put a phone call across to his Turkish counterpart, Tecep Tayyep Erdoğan, on Friday. The statement said President Buhari, who had fruitful discussions, expressed satisfaction with…

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Total blackout, airport shutdown loom as Kaduna workers begin strike

Workers in the electricity, aviation and other strategic sectors have vowed to shut down the economy of Kaduna State. Kaduna State workers, including members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), have begun a warning strike from Saturday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state had earlier announced its plan to embark on a strike…

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Alleged $65 million Fraud: Man declared wanted by ICPC no longer Buhari’s in-law – Presidency

The presidency denies that Mr Kumo is not President Buhari’s son-in-law, but says he had in the past been “linked” to “a family member in marriage” which “ended some years ago.” The presidency on Friday said Gimba Kumo, declared wanted for $65 million fraud by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), is no…

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