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Recession: AfDB steps in with $4.1 billion to support Nigeria
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank has a portfolio of $4.1 billion dollars…
Buhari approves appointment of Chief Executives for 13 agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointments of Chief Executives for 13 Federal Government agencies. Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, the…
Don’t use panic measures to address recession – ECOWAS Parliament
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have advised Nigeria to avoid using “panic measures” to address the country’s current economic situation.…
I won’t negotiate with Boko Haram until… – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said his government is not ready to negotiate with Boko Haram until it is clear who is…
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How I got N1.6b from Jonathan’s aide – Witness
A witness in the ongoing trial of the personal assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on domestic matters, Waripamo-Owei Emmanuel…
Boko Haram kills army officer, 3 soldiers again
Boko Haram has so far killed at least eight soldiers in two attacks in Borno State while more than two…
Ambode launches distribution of shoes to 175,000 pupils
Kazeem Ugbodaga Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday launched the distribution of shoes and socks to…
NSCDC deploys 20,000 personnel for Edo governorship poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday said it had deployed 20,000 personnel for Edo governorship election…
N8bn CBN scam: Plea bargaining stalls trial
Justice Joyce Abdulmaleek of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Monday adjourned till Wednesday the trial of four…
Ambode charges judiciary to come up with innovative report
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared the 2016/2017 Legal Year open, urging members of the bar and…
Soludo insists on apology from Falana
Former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Mr.…
Court remands applicant for allegedly killing 2 own daughters
A Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday remanded a 29-year-old applicant, Anyaogu Samuel in prison for allegedly killing his two…
First Trump-Clinton debate to attract 100 million viewers
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Monday faced off in a presidential debate that could be the most-watched in U.S.…
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J.K. Randle cries out over demolition of hall, swimming pool
Elder statesman and politician, Bashorun J.K. Randle, has cried out over the demolition of three historical sites in Lagos bearing…
Judge accused of ‘judicial rascality’ withdraws from Kanu’s trial
Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday withdrew from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of…
Jubilation as 3SC beat Wikki Tourists to escape relegation
It was jubilation time for supporters of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Sunday after the club defeated…
Arnold Palmer, ‘The King’ of golf, dies at 87
Before accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004, Arnold Palmer shared a few laughs with President George W. Bush…
Thugs invade monarch’s house, kill son
Yusuf Muhammed Armed thugs have invaded the house of Oba Musliu Olipede Olojoruwa, the Olorile of Itori Oke Egba Land…
$7 billion illegal loan: I have no apology for Soludo-Falana
Kazeem Ugbodaga Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) says he has no apology to tender to former Governor of the…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s letter seeking Oyegun’s immediate resignation
Read the full statement issued by the Tinubu media office on Sunday. OYEGUN’S ONDO FRAUD: THE VIOLATION OF DEMOCRACY IN…
Resign now, Tinubu tells Odigie-Oyegun
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has asked the National Chairman of the party,…
Nollywood actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Tonto Dike receive Peace Achievers Awards
Veteran Nollywood actors Kenneth Okonkwo and Tonto Dike have been honoured with the “Peace Achievers Awards” by the Peace Ambassador…
Pictures: Buhari returns to Abuja from New York
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived State House Abuja after participating in the 71 session of the United Nations General Assembly…
Assets Sale: PENGASSAN threatens strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to go on strike if the Federal…
CPC vows to sanction supermarket selling fake, expired goods
The Ondo State Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says it is ready to sanction any supermarket that sells expired drugs and…
NAN Director, Multi-Media dies at 54
Malam Sani Adamu, the Managing Editor/Director, Multi Media Services of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has died in Abuja…
Ambassador-designates get posting by December —Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Sunday gave assurances that the Ambassador-Designates would be posted out by…
Boko Haram strikes again, kills 4 soldiers, loses 22 members
The Nigerian Army said it repelled terrorists attack at Logomani on Dikwa-Gambarou road in Borno on Sunday, killing 22 of…
Awolowo’s 50-year old letter to Gen Ironsi seeking freedom
Here is Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s letter from prison to Major General Aguiyi Ironsi, pressing for his release and that of…
Nigerian Army reacts to Shekau’s new video, says he’s mad
The Nigerian military has reacted to the new video footage released by the Boko Haram on Sunday where Abubakar Shekau,…