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South African power utility chief resigns over bribe
The chief executive of South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom on Friday announced his resignation after a report by an…
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My family paid N15.1m to my abductors – Iba monarch
“My abductors demanded N500 million ransom but my family paid N15.1 million to free me,” the traditional ruler of Iba…
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Buhari holds 3rd closed-door meeting with Saraki in a week
For the third time in a week, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the Senate President…
Faleke cries out over attempt to assassinate him
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. James Abiodun Faleke, has raised an alarm over attempt to assassinate him…
Oshiomhole appoints 4 new Permanent Secretaries
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has appointed four new Permanent-Secretaries in the State. Those appointed are Mr Anthony Okungbowa,…
Traders protest higher taxes in Kuje
Traders Association in Kuje Area Council, FCT on Friday took to the streets to protest the increase in taxation by…
Governor Wike sacks SSA on Protocol
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has sacked his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Sir Joe Akpa.. A statement by…
”The Wedding Party” of Banky W, Adesua Etomi
Inspired by Nigerian weddings and a longing to showcase African music and lifestyle, Elfike Film Collective, a collaboration of Africa’s…
VP Osinbajo woos Russian farmers
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, invited Russian farmers to invest in Nigeria, produce and export to Europe…
Judge rules against Donald Trump over university
US Federal judge, Gonzalo Curiel on Thursday in San Diego, California, largely sided with plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against…
President Buhari swears in acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja swore in Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).…
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Breaking: Trump in White House, says Obama’s a good man
President-elect Donald Trump called President Barack Obama a “very good man” as the two long-time antagonists met in the Oval…
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Trump meets Obama in post-victory visit to White House
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump arrived at the South Lawn of the White House for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama…
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Lagos to shut Ahmadu Bello Way for mega street party
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government will on 3 and 4 December, 2016 shutdown Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island as…
Service of songs for late HRB Kila holds 28 November
The service of songs for the late patriarch of the Kila family, Elder Herbert Rufus Bamidele Kila will hold in…
Lagosians consume N3 billion worth of food daily-Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that investors willing to do business in the agricultural sector…
Lagos moves to resolve challenges in LG administration
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is putting machinery in motion to tackle and resolve challenges encountered in…
Court grants Fani-Kayode N50m bail
Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday granted a N50m bail to former spokesman of the…
Is Prof Wole Soyinka on his way back home?
Professor Wole Soyinka may be on his way to Nigeria if recent reports on the social media are anything to…
When church leaders step out of line
In writing this article I’ve been advised to tread carefully so I do not tread on the toes of certain…
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Personal financial lessons
Not everyone can govern a state, let alone have the courage to go against the existing norms to show frugality…
American system‘ll keep Trump in check -Nigerian Architect
Mr Ude Ikeotuonye, an Abuja-based Architect says he is optimistic the U. S., system of government will keep the President-elect,…
Local tanner calls on govt for financial support
A local tanner in Kano, Malam Mohammed Isa, has called on the state government to assist tanners with soft loans…
Police arrest robbers in Nsukka, recover guns
The Enugu Police Command on Thursday that it had arrested two armed robbery suspects in Nsukka who specialised in dispossessing…
Dangote expands investments into agriculture, mining
The Dangote Group has expanded its investments into agriculture and mining, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Corporate Communications of the group,…
Ghanaian football coach Afranie dies
Veteran Ghanaian football coach Emmanuel Kwesi Afranie has died after an ambulance transferring him to a hospital was involved in…
NPA set to clear abandoned vessels in Eastern ports
The Board of Directors, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has decided to clear to safe anchorage abandoned vessels disrupting the operations…
FG to dredge Warri Port for bigger vessels
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the Federal Government to dredge the Warri Port for a better draft to…
Recovered loots in FG’s consolidated account — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says all looted funds recovered by it are paid into the consolidated revenue…
Protests rock U.S. streets over Trump victory
Protesters took to the street on Wednesday evening across many U.S. towns to protest the election of president-elect and Republican…