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Nigerians and the failed Turkey coup, by Reuben Abati
By Reuben Abati Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but…
Kogi to partner farmers for food sufficiency
Kogi Government on Saturday reiterated its commitment to partnering farmers across the state to achieve food sufficiency. Commissioner for Agriculture…
161 die after failed coup in Turkey
At least 161 people have been killed and over 1,400 wounded in an attempted military coup in Turkey. Turkey’s president…
ISIS claims Nice attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the truck attack that killed 84 people in Nice on France’s national…
FIFA recommends four-year ban for ex-official Makudi
FIFA has recommended their former council member Worawi Makudi be banned from footballing activities for four years, the association confirmed…
NSCDC destroys 250 illegal refineries, arrests 118 vandals
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said it has destroyed over 250 illegal refineries and made over 118…
Lawyers recommend capital punishment for kidnapping
Some Abuja-based lawyers have called on the Federal Government to enact a law making kidnapping a capital offence punishable with…
Attempted coup in Turkey crumbles, Erdogan in control
An attempted Turkish military coup appeared to crumble in the early hours of Saturday after crowds answered President Tayyip Erdogan’s…
Electricity tariff hike: NGO urges caution
I-WIN, an NGO, has called on electricity stakeholders in the country to adopt dialogue to resolve the recent contentious electricity…
Flood destroys 200 houses in Katsina
No fewer than 200 houses were destroyed by flood at Maibara village in Baure Local Government Area of Katsina State…
Parents urge FG to re-open Obafemi Awolowo varsity
Some Parents of students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have appealed to the Federal Government to order the re-opening…
Buhari praises Aminu Dantata for being philanthropic
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Kano-based businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, for his numerous philanthropic gestures in the country The president…
Ex NAN boss laid to rest in Obosi
The remains of a former Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr Nwabu Mgbemena, was on Friday interred at…
Dasukigate: EFCC arraigns Obadina for N2.4bn contract scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director, Almond Properties Ltd., Olugbenga Obadina, in the Federal…
Another report of looting that will make Nigerians cry
THE THIRD INTERIM REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON AUDIT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT FROM 2007 TO 2015 Was released on Thursday…
Man jailed 4 years for burglary
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Fatunmbi Akeem, to four years imprisonment for burglary and stealing.…
Tunde Kelani eulogises late Nollywood legend Bukky Ajayi
A filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, says the late veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has left indelible marks in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.…
UNIBEN to curb social vices by partnering CAN
Management of the University of Benin on Friday said it would collaborate with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in…
Attacks won’t weaken our resolve to defeat terrorists – Amb. Guaer
France has said that the terrorists’ attacks on the country would not weaken its determination to fight Boko Haram insurgency…
Court rejects Omisore’s bail application
An FCT High Court on Friday dismissed, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, a former deputy governor of Osun, bail application, describing it…
Superstitious beliefs disturb relocation of flood victims in Bauchi
Superstitious beliefs and ancestral affections are posing a setback to efforts at relocating people in flood-prone areas to safer zones…
50 children in hospital after Nice attack
Approximately 50 children have been hospitalised in the southern French city of Nice after a truck plowed into Bastille Day…
Enyimba’s qualification for knockout stage non-negotiable – Coach
Paul Aigbogun, Head Coach of Enyimba International FC of Aba has said that his team’s qualification from the groups stage…
I’ll receive FIFA president if he comes not Pinnick- Giwa
Chris Giwa, the factional President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said on Thursday that he would receive the FIFA…
Diamond Bank issued 15-day ultimatum over sacked workers
An Abuja-based Legal Practitioner, Mr Frank Tietie, has accused the management of Diamond Bank Plc of unfair labour practices against…
France declares three days of national mourning
France has declares three days of national mourning after been ravaged by its third attack in two years when a…
World leaders condemn Nice attack
Politicians, public figures and World leaders from around the world have expressed solidarity with France, condemning the attack carried out…
Two military personnel die in helicopter crash in Tunisia
Tunisian Defence Ministry on Thursday said two military personnel died when their helicopter crashed during a training mission in central…
“No jamboree trip to Rio Olympics”- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that anybody who does not have any business in the Rio 2016 Games should not…
Dalung urges support for grassroots sports
The Minister of Youth andSports,Solomon Dalung, has served off the 2nd Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Tennis League with an appealed…