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Just In: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali form military pact
The Niger junta, which took power in a military coup on July 26, has created a military alliance with neighbouring…
Tribunal dismisses petition challenging minority leader’s victory
By Peter Amine The National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Jos dismissed a petition contesting the election of Senate Minority…
Oil thieves flee as troops destroy illegal refinery in Delta
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops from Nigeria’s 6th Division destroyed eight operational ovens used for refining stolen crude oil near Ogbokoko…
Nigeria rated 11th in internet penetration globally- Danbatta
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria ranks eleventh in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage worldwide.…
Luis Rubiales: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over kiss
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso…
Gov. Radda greets Sultan of Sokoto at 67
By Abbas Bamalli Governor Dikko Radda has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 67th…
National Assembly probes killing of vigilante members
The National Assembly has launched a probe into the alleged brutal death of members of a vigilante group by Nigerian…
Families of 58 deceased policemen get N22.5m in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Families of 58 police officers who died in active service received a N22.5 million cheque on Thursday…
Tinubu ready to fund quality Nigerian roads, says Umahi
President Bola Tinubu, according to Minister of Works Dave Umahi, is willing to commit funding for the development of quality…
4 killed in mass shooting in California
A mass shooting at a renowned motorcycle club in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County (southern California) killed at least four…
FCT Minister Wike speaks on his ‘N300m Lexus bulletproof car’
Wike denied the reports and challenged journalists to touch the car to confirm whether it was a bulletproof car or…
NDDC denies owing workers 6 months salaries
By Desmond Ejibas The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed speculations that it is owing its security workers over…
NLC threatens to pull workers from national housing fund
By Femi Ogunshola The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to pull out workers from the National Housing Fund (NHF)…
NDLEA declares Sowunmi Ayodeji-Kayode wanted
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated a manhunt for a prominent Lekki drug dealer,…
Ortom ready to defend administration’s actions
By Nicholas Dechi Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom says he is ready to make himself available to respond to issues…
Army to bolster troops’ morale with regular trainings – Lagbaja
By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the army would organise more training to…
Thailand’s former PM Shinawatra hospitalised
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been hospitalised following health concerns on his first night in jail after returning…
Ministers threatening fire and brimstone lack direction – Bwala
Former PDP presidential campaign spokesman, Daniel Bwala, says the new ministers threatening to rain fire and brimstone on stakeholders lack…
Niger: Why Tinubu, ECOWAS must avoid war path – PRP
By Naomi Sharang The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use…
Gov. Aliyu swears in new commissioners
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has sworn in the new commissioners to pilot the affairs of the Sokoto state ministries in his…
APC Diaspora congratulates new ministers
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of the Diaspora Chairmen (CDC) has congratulated the newly inaugurated ministers…
Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka undergoes knee surgery
Chelsea midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday’s Premier League clash against West Ham…
Thierry Henry bags new coaching job
Arsenal legend, Thierry Daniel Henry has been appointed head coach of France’s under-21 team until 2025. The French Football Federation…
IPMAN pushes for local refining technology in Niger Delta
By Chimezie Anaso The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to take advantage…
My ministerial appointment is call to service – Oyetola
By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor of Osun and the new Minister of Marine and Blue…
How men in army uniform killed my aide – Senator Adeola
Senator Solomon Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has claimed that soldiers of the Nigeria Army operating checkpoints…
FG secures release of 161 detained Nigerians in Libya
By Lizzy Okoji The Federal Government repatriated 161 Nigerians whose release was secured from detention facilities in Libya over various…
Holloway wins 3rd world athletics 110m hurdles title
American athlete, Grant Holloway won his third consecutive World Athletics Championships 110-metre hurdles gold medal. The 25-year-old, who won in…
Nigerian Navy builds three warships, 9 barges
By Oladapo Udom The Nigerian Naval Dockyard Limited has built three warships, one fuel barge, one water barge, one houseboat,…
Aiyedatiwa congratulates Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo
By Segun Giwa Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on his appointment by…