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FIFA enlists Nigeria on DTMS
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been enlisted on the Premium Services of the world governing body, FIFA DTMS (Domestic…
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Ogun workers suspend strike
Organised labour in Ogun on Wednesday suspended its two-week strike. The suspension of the strike was announced in Abeokuta by…
Tight race continues for Clinton, Trump in critical battleground states
There is a picture of tight race to the finish for both Democratic Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump in…
Appeal Court reserves judgment in DPO’s case
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by former Divisional Police Officer…
Spurs hopes hit by Wembley defeat
Tottenham’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages were dealt a blow as they were beaten by Bayer Leverkusen…
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Let’s talk about S.EX!
It’s strange that whenever you mention the word ‘SEX’ it grabs everybody’s attention: they drop everything they are doing and…
Jonathan finds his voice…
Hurrah! Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has found his voice again! After losing the 2015 presidential election and relinquished power…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s father bags Ghana’s highest award
Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, Obi of Ogwashiukwu and NLC Trustee has been conferred with Ghana’s highest civil national award. The award…
EEDC begins installation of pre-paid meters
The Communication Officer of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in Umuahia, Mrs Cynthia Chude, said on Wednesday that the company…
Gov. Almakura lauds FG for boosting power infrastructure
Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has commended the Federal Government for embarking on the development of necessary power infrastructure…
Lawyer in court for N3m land scam
An Enugu-based lawyer, Bonaventure Ononugbo, on Tuesday appeared before an Enugu East Magistrates’ Court for an alleged N3 million land…
Lawmakers urge state govt to sack Corps Marshal
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday called on the state government to immediately relieve the Commandant of the…
700,000 Apply for 500 FIRS jobs
The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Tunde Fowler, has said that the organisation received more than 700,000 applications…
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EFCC arrests Akpabio’s cousin over N10 million scam
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested Ibanga Ime Akpabio, cousin to the former Akwa Ibom…
Gov Mimiko’s aides resign, join APC
Two Special Assistants to Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on Wednesday resigned their appointments and defected to the All…
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JAMB adopts pin vending for 2017 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will adopt “pin vending” for the 2017 UTME test, advising intending…
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Why I sacked 5,000 teachers-Gov. Udom
Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State says he decided to sack 5,000 teachers because his administration uncovered the illicit…
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4 companies guilty over Patience Jonathan’s $15m – Court
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos Southwest on Wednesday convicted four companies alleged to have been used by former…
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Breaking; Zuma ‘corruption’ report released
The findings of an investigation into corruption allegations against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma have been released. In the report,…
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FG approves 8 new universities
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the establishment of eight new private universities for the country. The decision was…
Breaking: Senate issues Dec 10 ultimatum to INEC over Rivers rerun
The Senate on Wednesday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Dec. 10 ultimatum to conduct pending National Assembly elections…
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Breaking: Amosun holds emergency meeting with labour leaders
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State is holding a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),…
Bobrisky, ‘Africa’s Male Barbie’ dominates Google trend
Bobrisky widely known as ‘Africa’s Male Barbie’ was top on Google search this week, an official said on Wednesday. Mr…
Teenager bags N50,000 bail for property theft
A teenager, Chinemerem Nwankwo, who allegedly broke into an apartment and stole property and cash valued at N175,000, was on…
Ijaw youths urges FG to fund Otuoke varsity
The National President, Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Mr Udengs Eradiri, says the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO), needs special intervention from…
2 Men bag N250,000 bail for alleged rape
An Egor Magistrates’ Court, Benin, on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N250,000 each to two accused persons for…
BRT vandalism: Man jailed 6 months
Two men Oladipo Omolewo and Michael Sunday who allegedly broke into the premises of 1st BRT bus premises at Ojota…
Ondo poll: INEC to conduct credible election
Some politicians on Wednesday appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do its best to conduct a free,…
El-Rufai broker peace over Sultan Bello Mosque
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Wednesday brokered peace between contending forces over the leadership of the famous Sultan…
Prophet in trouble over alleged N800,000 fraud
A self-styled Lagos prophet, 52-year-old Amos Ojo, who allegedly collected N800, 000 from a man on the pretext of executing…