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NCC confiscates broadcast equipment worth millions of Naira in Onitsha
The Nigerian Copyright Commission has impounded illegal broadcast equipment worth more than N20 million in Onitsha, the commercial city of…
I have no love for my husband any more, woman tells court
A 35-year old housewife, Salamat Jawondo, has told an Ilorin Area Court that she had no love and passion for…
Buhari congratulates govt., people of Edo over successful poll
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the government and people of Edo on successful conclusion of the gubernatorial election in the…
Agents’ refusal to sign result sheet does not invalidate Edo election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that the refusal of some political party agents to sign the Edo governorship…
My victory at the poll historic – Obaseki
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor-elect of Edo State, Thursday described his election as a historic victory for Edo people and…
APC agent slumps, dies at polling unit
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A polling agent of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Solomon Omorogbe, reportedly slumped and died on Wednesday…
Lagos screens intending Jerusalem pilgrims to ascertain medical fitness
Lagos State Government has begun the administrative and Medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome to ascertain…
Ambode congratulates Obaseki over victory in Edo poll
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday congratulated the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr.…
Group lauds Ambode over construction of 114 roads
A group of Lagosians under the auspices of Lagosians Furture Group (LFG) has lauded the governor of Lagos State, Mr.…
Three dead as New Jersey train crashes
Authorities are reporting at least one death and more than 100 injuries after a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed…
Obasanjo: It’s time for Nigeria to have elected female governor
Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said it was time Nigeria has the first elected female governor…
Breaking: APC wins Edo governorship election
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been declared winner…
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Protests herald collation of Edo guber poll results
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Hundreds of angry youths believed to be loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), went on the rampage…
Breaking: PDP rejects Edo governorship election results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Edo governorship election held on Wednesday, ahead of the…
Breaking: APC leads PDP by 5, 616 votes, supporters of PDP protest
As at the time the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) went on recess for one hour, the All Progressives Congress…
Latest Edo official results by INEC
Official Results by INEC 1. Esan West LGA APC 13,114 PDP 16,311 2. ORHIONWON LGA APC – 15,262 APGA –…
Osinbajo to visit Zamfara on Friday
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will visit Zamfara on Friday to inaugurate projects executed by the state government. Local…
Much ado about NiTel/MTel sale to NatCom
On October 8, 2016, ntel, Nigeria’s fifth mobile network and, according to their website and social media platforms, Nigeria’s first…
Soludo’s demand for apology is a joke
In his rather hasty reaction to my petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on the criminal diversion of…
Edo election: Collation of results begins Thursday
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Mr Sam Olumekun, says collation of results for the governorship election in the state…
Sudan accused of using chemical weapons in Darfur
Dozens of children in Darfur have died writhing in agony, allegedly killed by chemical weapons dropped on them by their…
US warns Russia over Aleppo bombing
US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned his Russian counterpart that Washington will end Syria talks unless Moscow stops…
Congress rejects Obama veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill
Congress has voted to override President Barack Obama’s veto of a bill that would allow families of 9/11 victims to…
Ambode mourns passage of former IGP, Iyang
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of a former Inspector General of Police,…
N600m Fraud: Ex-Naval Chief, Jubrin, 2 Rear Admirals get N100m bail
Justice A. S. Umar of the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 granted bail to…
Champions League: Barcelona win at Monchengladbach
Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Borussia Monchengladbach and make it two wins out of two in this…
Troops kill 9 Boko insurgents, capture 2 AK-47 rifles
The Army on Wednesday said its troops, Operation Lafiya Dole, had killed nine suspected terrorists at Bulabulin, Borno. In a…
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Breaking: OPEC agrees cut in oil output in first deal since 2008
OPEC agreed on Wednesday modest oil output cuts in the first such deal since 2008, with the group’s leader Saudi…
Lagos Trade Fair will address economic recession – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says the 2016 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) would open opportunities to…
Vandalism: NNPC solicits traditional rulers’ support
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru has called on traditional rulers and…