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AEPB boss sacked, all management staff replaced
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has approved the removal of the Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), Baba Shehu…
EFCC takes anti-corruption crusade to major streets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu zonal office, on Thursday took its anti-corruption crusade to major streets of…
Minister tasks heads of Information Parastatals on standard
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday charged the new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Information parastatal…
Farmers call for subsidised farm inputs, soft loans
Some farmers in the South South zone of the country have urged the Federal and State governments to assist them…
Chevron facility shut down by attack
Chevron’s onshore activities in Niger Delta have been shut down by a militant attack at its Escravos terminal, a company…
Seyi Shay To Debut Wig Line
Nigerian-based music singer, Seyi Shay is obviously shining and has got so much on her plate now. The music star…
FG declares May 30 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 30 as a public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day. Retired Lt.-Gen.…
GTB, Ecobank sealed by Ekiti govt for witholding tax
Ekiti State Government on Wednesday sealed off the premises of the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and Ecobank in the State…
16-year-old marriage dissolved over prostitution & distrust
A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Wednesday dissolved a 16-year-old marriage between Muideen Ogundepo and his wife, Ruth, over…
40,000 VVF patients treated in Katsina State
The National Obstetric Fistula Center in Katsina State on Wednesday said it had treated 40,000 Visco-Virginal Fistula (VVF) patients from…
Onanuga to head NAN as FG appoints MDs for information parastatals
The Federal Government has appointed the Chief Executives of six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture. The…
Tomato Armageddon: Tomatoes the new oil in Nigeria
Rose Edet never thought buying tomatoes for her busy Lagos restaurant would be an issue. But the rising cost is…
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Arsenal confirms Xhaka’s contract
Arsenal announced the signing of Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday. The Premier League side said the…
“I was sexually abused”- Rita Edochie
Popular Nollywood actress, Mrs Rita Edochie said she was a victim of sexual abuse many years ago and called on…
LCCI tasks CBN on guidelines for new forex policy
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appealed to the CBN to ensure transparency in the formulation of…
NBTE to accredit 475 programmes in 62 institutions
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on Wednesday, said it would accredit no fewer than 475 programmes in 62…
Jigawa govt not owing any worker or pensioner – Gov. Badaru
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa says his administration is not indebted to any worker or retiree as salaries and pension…
Adamawa govt to end crime in the state
Gov. Muhammadu Jibrilla of Adamawa says his administration is committed to partnering with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in…
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Love or hate him, Mourinho set for Man United
Jose Mourinho will be faced with a litany of problems once the polarising Portuguese manager finally starts his Manchester United…
Court throws away Metuh’s request for medical trip to UK
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Wednesday that he lacked jurisdiction to release Olisa…
Appeal Court says no bail for Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A three man panel of Court of Appeal led by Justice Abdul Aboki has just affirmed the judgement…
Tomato Ebola spreads to six states – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said the pest, “Tuta absoluta”, popularly known as ‘Tomato Ebola’, which is responsible for the…
Top Accessory Designer, Urez Kulture Unveils Its 2016 Hatinator Collection
Award winning Nigerian accessory label, Urez Kulture recently unveiled its new 2016 named the ‘Hatinator collection’. This avant-garde collection is…
Ill health stops Metuh’s trial
The trial of the National Publicity Secretary, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, suffered a setback today. The trial,…
Gov. Ben Ayade launches Callywood
In Nigeria, there’s been the Nollywood, Kannywood and now the newly incorporated Callywood, as Governor Ayade of Cross River State…
Mourinho to fulfil Man Utd dream
Jose Mourinho was on the verge of fulfilling his dream of managing Manchester United on Tuesday after Louis van Gaal’s…
Desmond Tutu’s daughter loses church licence after gay marriage
Desmond Tutu’s daughter has been forced to give up her duties as a priest in South Africa’s Anglican church after…
Court declares PDP caretaker committee illegal
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday declared the recently constituted caretaker committee of the People’s Democratic Party…
Oil drifts lower on stronger dollar
Oil dipped Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and progress in controlling wildfires in Canada’s crude-producing Alberta province dampened prices.…
LSWC blames epileptic water supply on gas shortage
The Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) said on Tuesday that the disruption of water supply to the metropolis was due…