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Man remanded for naming dog “Buhari”
The Ota Magistrate Court 2, Ogun State has remanded Joachim Iroko (aka Joe Chinakwe), the man who named his dog…
Brazil’s president begins impeachment trial
Brazil’s suspended president Dilma Rousseff enters her final battle to win back power on Thursday when senators open an impeachment…
Japanese father stabs son over studies
A Japanese father stabbed his 12-year-old son to death after complaining the boy was failing to study for a school…
Shekau wounded in air raid- Army
The Nigerian army says Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has been seriously wounded on his shoulder in an air bombardment…
Gateman kills boss over salary in VGC
Mabel Okafor, a 50-year-old businesswoman whose decomposing body was discovered at her VGC residence last Friday believed to have died…
Edo Election: INEC begins voter education, to stem apathy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo said on Monday that it had commenced voter education to stem voter…
Jigawa Speaker donates N1m for NECO scratch cards
The Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Idris Garba, has donated N1 million to 105 candidates to purchase scratch…
Ambode approves N15.5m for varsity entrepreneurs
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday approved N15.5million as seed funding and grants for final year students enrolled…
Muslim clerics endorse child-spacing for healthy family
Some Islamic clerics in Zaria, Kaduna State, have identified child spacing as the best option to establish an ideal, healthy,…
BREAKING: Ondo 2016: Eyitayo emerges PDP governorship candidate
Former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), on Monday, emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
Kaduna govt to ban sale of high energy bulbs
The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that it would soon ban the sale of high energy consuming bulbs, as…
LASG begins training, accreditation of bus conductors
The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) on Monday urged bus conductors in the state to be civil in their dealings…
DELSU sacks six corrupt lecturers
No fewer than six lecturers of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka were sacked by the institution’s Governing Council for…
Dream Team’s sacrifice, efforts gave Nigeria medal- Danagogo
Tammy Danagogo, immediate past Minister of Sports, says Dream Team’s efforts and sacrifice in the midst of nothing is responsible…
Kebbi environmental law defaulters to be sanctioned
The Kebbi Urban Development Authority (KUDA), has vowed to sanction defaulters of environmental laws in the state. The General Manager…
Olympic flag goes to Tokyo as Rio 2016 ends
The Rio Olympics ended on Sunday with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, ushering in the official handover to 2020 hosts…
Osinbajo urges NBA to assist FG chart new course
osinba Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to support the Federal Government chart…
Ezekwesili advised to contest for presidency in 2019
Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, the Convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) and former Minister of Education, on Saturday, said President…
Be patient, all will be well, Akiolu tells Nigerians
Lagos monarch, Oba Riliwan Akiolu I, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to be patient in spite of the hard times in…
JAMB to have more examination centres in Diaspora
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it was looking forward to establishing more examination centres in the Diaspora…
Ooni calls for preservation of culture and tradition
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged the relevant stakeholders in public and private sectors to salvage the…
Chevron must stop operation, Delta community insists
The leadership of the Benikrukru Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta has insisted that Chevron…
Osun sports director praises U-23 team
Layi Adesiyan, Osun State Director of Youths, Sports and Special Needs on Saturday praised Nigeria Dream Team VI for winning…
NFF congratulates U-23 team
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated the U23 National Team for winning bronze at this year’s Men’s Olympic Football…
FG urged to monitor funds released for capital projects
Dr Titus Okunronmu, a former Director, Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has advised the Federal Government to monitor…
Saraki hires nurse, maid for Rashidi Yekini’s mother
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has hired a maid and a nurse to take care of the late Rasheed Yekini’s…
Osun declares Monday public holiday to mark ‘Isese Day’
The Osun Government has declared Monday, Aug. 22 a public holiday to mark the annual Isese Day (Traditional Worshipers’ Day).…
Rio Olympics: Nigeria women’s relay team finishes last
Team Nigeria relay team, led by Blessing Okagbare, on Saturday finished last in the women’s 4x100m relay at the ongoing…
Usain Bolt ends Olympic career by thanking fans
Usain St Leo Bolt ended his Olympic career with another gold in the 4×100 metre relay race, anchoring his Jamaican…
Man butchers girlfriend, sister for refusing to abort pregnancy
A man by the name Stephen Shut Jang in Sabon Gari, Tudun Wada, Jos, Plateau State, has been arrested for…