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Educationists – children should know their rights early enough
Some educationists, on Friday in Lagos, called for the sensitization of children to child’s rights, through books that portray such…
Philips partners federation to promote healthy heart
Leading health technology company, Royal Philips, has announced a new partnership with the World Heart Federation (WHF) to help people…
Kaduna feeding programe aims at 100,000 jobs :Chamber
The Nigerian Youth Chamber of Commerce (NYCC) said on Friday that the 16,000 jobs created by the Kaduna State Government…
Uncollected Certificates: LASU graduates rush in to beat deadline
Graduates are flocking to the Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo campus to beat the Oct. 21 deadline set by the…
Hurricane Matthew: death toll rise to 283 in Haiti
Millions of Americans evacuated coastal areas of three states in the South-Eastern U.S. ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Matthew…
Court strikes out FG’s forgery suit against Saraki, Ekweremadu
An FCT High Court on Friday struck out the Federal Government’s forgery charges against Senate President Bukola Saraki and his…
Compliance level of speed limit not impressive- FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra, said on Friday that majority of motorists were yet to comply with…
Allow your wives go for early cancer screening – Emir
Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu, on Friday advised husbands to allow their wives to go for early breast…
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Patience Jonathan’s $15.5m: Court rejects bid to change pleas
Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday dismissed two applications filed before it seeking to change the guilty pleas of four…
Students honour LG boss with leadership award
Paul Iyoghojie The leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, have honoured the Sole Administrator of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA,…
Unrepentant phone thief lands in prison again
Paul Iyoghojie. The police at the Lion Building division, Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested an unrepentant handset thief, Damilola Joseph…
Ex-banker jailed 12 years over N8bn currency scam
A former banker with Wema Bank Nigeria Plc, Ademola Oni was on Thursday October 6, 2016 convicted and sentenced to…
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Breaking: Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a surprise choice after Colombians voted…
APC Imbroglio: Is Bola Tinubu guilty?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on John Odigie-Oyegun to resign as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly derailing…
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Breaking News: Hurricane: Death toll hits 264 in Haiti
The death toll in Haiti as a result of Hurricane Matthew has soared to 264, the government says. Some 50…
K-POP: Nigeria’s `Supreme Task’ dance crew wins $7,000
The `Supreme Task’ dance crew from Nigeria has won 7,000 dollars best prize in performance category at the 2016 Korean…
Heartland relegated for first time in history
Heartland Football Club have suffered their first relegation since the advent of professional football in Nigeria. The Owerri-based side had…
Jibrin calls for suspension of running cost to colleagues
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumini Jibrin, has enjoined the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi…
2018 World Cup: Italy salvage a draw against Spain
Italy salvaged a draw in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Spain with a late Daniele de Rossi penalty. Spain…
Corruption, failure to equip military led to spread of insurgency –Osinbajo
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has blamed failure of the immediate past government to provide equipment and supplies to…
Strongest hurricane sets to hit Florida, 2 million evacuated
Hurricane Matthew has strengthened as it nears a “direct hit” with Florida, and is set to be the strongest storm…
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Forgery: Federal Govt withdraws charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu
The Federal Government has withdrawn its forgery charges against the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The…
Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Obalende
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment has demolished several illegal structures in Obalende area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. This…
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Hurricane leaves 108 dead in Haiti
Hurricane Matthew has left 108 people dead in Haiti, the interior minister has told AFP news agency. One local official,…
How Tinubu nominated Osibajo
By Tunji Bello Nothing strengthens deceit more than silence. And on an occasion like this, one often wonders why some…
Bello: How Buhari’s book lied on Osinbajo’s nomination
The Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello on Thursday faulted the authorised biography of President Muhammadu Buhari for…
Lagos ready to make Badagry next tourism destination
The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Badagry of its readiness to promote tourism and empowerment in the area…
Man petitions Attorney General, IGP over unlawful detention
A Lagos businessman, Muntari Abubakar has written a petition to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation,…
Edo Governor-elect, Obaseki, receives Certificate of Return
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday in Benin, issued Certificate of Return to the Edo State Governor-elect,…
Igbonla kidnap: Military taskforce launches manhunt for kidnappers
A joint military taskforce comprising the police, air force, navy and the army have been drafted to Epe to begin…