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FUTA 200 level student killed by hit and run driver

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A 200 level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Ondo state, Deborah Olajide has been killed by a hit and run driver on her way from vigil. The deceased who was a first class student of the department of Food Science Technology FST was said to have been knocked down by the driver of a vehicle. Her lifeless body was discovered early in the morning around AKAD area, Akure metropolis along the Express-way by her colleague who live off campus. Report had it that the deceased who left the vigil for her residence was knocked down by the driver who was coming on a top speed and in an attempt to avoid the speed breakers in front of the institution rammed into the deceased. It could not be confirmed if she was the only one that left the vigil before daybreak. Her corpse has been deposited at the Mortuary of the state Specialist hospital in Akure. Consequently, the students blocked the expressway to show their grievances.

Why Boko Haram deserves amnesty — Presidency

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•Says it will ensure peace, save the country lots of money •Dares ex-military leaders to contest against Buhari, if… •Junaid Mohammed, Ohanaeze, Okurounmu, rights activists, others react By Clifford Ndujihe, Charles Kumolu, Gbenga Oke & Johnbosco Agbakwuru A BUJA— THE Presidency has said that granting amnesty to Boko Haram insurgents would make them drop their arms, embrace peace, stop bloodshed and save resources for the country. The Presidency also explained that President Muhammadu Buhari has remained silent over his second term ambition because his focus was to deliver good governance to the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said in an interview in Abuja that President Buhari’s achievements would give him victory in 2019, if he decides to contest. He also told some retired army generals that had ruled the country in the past, who had advised him to drop second term ambition, to summon the courage and con

Fresh crisis looms as NASS moves to reject Buhari’s N4.2trn bonds

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A BUJA —STRONG indications have emerged that fresh crisis may loom between the presidency and the executive as senators are poised to reject the request of President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of a N4.2 trillion bond. It was gathered that the senators had taken this decision before they embarked on Easter break, just as both members of the upper and lower chamber were said to be unhappy that the executive failed to render account of the over N9.2 trillion loans or bonds approved by the National Assembly since 2016. Senate Investigations in the National Assembly confirmed that the lawmakers in both chambers are angry that President Buhari has failed to learn from the past experiences, especially the loan request of $200 billion which was abandoned as lawmakers showed no enthusiasm in handling it. They claimed that the latest bond request to the National Assembly was another evidence of a President failing to play as a team member and one who treats the legislature wi