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Ake bookfest promises a first-class experience
Despite the constraints of recession, the Director of the Ake Arts and Book Festival, Ms Lola Shoneyin has promised that…
Art Splash Studio debuts in Abuja
Art Splash Studio, a new form of social entertainment has debuted in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Art Splash Studio is…
Folake Olowofoyeku: Nigerian actress making waves in US
A Nigerian actress and musician, Folake Olowofoyeku, is currently making waves in the US film industry acting alongside to American…
I’ll tear my Green Card on 20 Jan 2017 – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has vowed to keep his word to tear his Green Card if Donald Trump was…
Calm returns to U.S. after historic tensed poll
There is calm in the U.S. after a palpable atmosphere on Tuesday over whether president-elect Donald Trump or rival Democratic…
Edo Govt deposes Ojuromi of Uromi
The embattled Monarch of Uromi, Ojuromi of Uromi, Anselm O. Edenojie, has finally been deposed by the Edo State government.…
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Trump must be given a chance to lead-Clinton
Hillary Clinton, the defeated presidential candidate, says US President-elect Donald Trump must be given a chance to lead. Appearing in…
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400 structures burnt, 2-day old baby rescued as Lekki communities clash
Violent clash erupted on Wednesday in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria between two communities over a piece of land,…
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Buhari in closed-door meeting with Saraki, Ekweremadu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, in Abuja, met separately behind closed doors with the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Gov. Abdulaziz…
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Recession: We cannot meet basic needs, Nigerians cry out
Some Nigerians resident in the South-East zone of the country have said that the current economic recession has impacted negatively…
Trending: Nigerians dare Wole Soyinka to tear his Green Card
Nigerians have dared Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, to make good his promise to tear his Green Card should Mr.…
68th UI Founders’ Day activities begin
The Group Managing Director of Flour Mills of Nigeria, Mr. Paul Gbedebo, in the company of Professor Oladapo Akinkugbe, Vice…
Edo to reap multiple dividends from Buhari’s visit – Oshiomhole’s aide
The Special Adviser to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Environment and Public Utilities, Hon. Frank Amiegbebhor, has said…
Women affairs minister saddened by Clinton’s loss
Mrs. Aisha Alhassan, the Minister of Women Affairs, has said that women were “very disappointed” over Hilary Clinton’s failure to…
High bride price causes delay in marriage
Some FCT residents have attributed the delay in marriage among men to high bride price demanded by some cultures as…
Group condemns, blames Mimiko for protests in Akure
A group, Ondo State Professionals in Benin, has condemned in strong terms a demonstration allegedly carried out by members of…
Photographer jailed 1 year for selling banned drug
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old photographer, Gabriel Ewulo, to one year imprisonment for dealing…
Come back to PDP, Gulak pleads with Gov. Bindow
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Mr Ahmed Gulak, on Wednesday appealed to Adamawa Governor, Muhammadu Bindow to return to…
Obama invites Trump, Clinton to White House
U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated his successor, Donald Trump, in a phone call and invited him to the White…
Egypt’s president congratulates Trump
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. He said…
Nasarawa Deputy Speaker dumps PDP
The Deputy Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Godiya Akwashiki, on Wednesday announced his defection to the All Progressive…
Kwara demolishes two filling stations in llorin
The Kwara Town Planning and Development Authority (KSTPDA) on Wednesday demolished two petrol stations in llorin, the state capital. The…
Jigawa farmers record bumper harvest
Farmers in Jigawa on Wednesday said they recorded bumper harvest this year because of high yield grains, favourable weather and…
Trump’s ideas on economy will affect Nigerian professionals
The newly-elected president of the United States Donald Trump’s ideas on economy would affect Nigerian professionals positively, Ibrahim Garba, a…
Applicant bags 3 years for stealing generator
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 23-year-old unemployed, Fatai Obadeyi, to three years imprisonment for stealing generator valued…
Big Brother Nigeria to return in January 2017
The Big Brother Naija (BBN) will return in January 2017, according to John Ugbe, the Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria. Ugbe…
Committee seizes 300 bags of adulterated Zobo
The Jigawa Consumer Protection Committee, has confiscated 300 bags of adulterated Zobo leaves from a trader in Babura Local Government…
Pregnancy: Counselor want parents to monitor daughters
Mrs Ijeoma Egbuna, a retired Secondary School Guidance and Counselling officer, has advised parents and guardians to monitor their children…
Police arrest 3 robbers with bullet wounds
The Police Command in Enugu State on Wednesday said that it had arrested three armed robbery suspects ridden with bullet…
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Global financial markets fall over Trump’s victory
Global financial markets fell as US allies convened emergency meetings of their financial and security agencies to assess the impact…