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NSCDC seals 3 illegal oil lubricants factories, arrests 50 persons
Security agents on Thursday sealed three oil lubricants blending factories operating illegally and producing fake products in llorin and Ogbondoroko,…
NEC endorses FG’s measures to beat recession
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday in Abuja expressed support for the plans and proposals of the Federal Government…
12,680 pilgrims return to Nigeria, says NAHCON
A total of 1,2680 pilgrims to this year’s hajj have so far been transported back to Nigeria five days since…
Navy parades suspected member of Niger Delta Avengers
The Nigeria Navy on Thursday paraded a suspected member of the Niger Delta Avengers at its base Warri, Delta. Commodore…
U.S. announces new plans for fighting terrorism globally
The U.S Deputy Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, said on Thursday that his government had devised new plans for…
Court grants bail to ex-Adamawa governor, commissioner
A Yola High Court on Thursday granted bail to the immediate past governor of Adamawa, Bala Ngilari, arraigned over alleged…
FCT Police arrest 36 armed robbery suspects
The FCT Police Command said it had arrested 36 armed robbery suspects for various crimes in the territory. The FCT…
Dariye dumps PDP again
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday suffered slight setback as one of its senators, Joshua Dariye, announced his defection…
Edo Poll: 9 arrested for alleged impersonation
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Security operatives in Benin, Edo State, have arrested nine persons, including a military officer said to be on…
Gunmen burn home of ex-Rivers’ assembly leader
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Gunmen have burnt the home of former Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly and a…
Poll shift won’t affect Edo guber – INEC
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the people of Edo State that the shift of…
Court of Appeal upholds Gov. Dickson’s election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday upheld the election of Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Police warn Biafrans to stay away from Delta
The Delta State Police Command has warned members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who are planning to…
N1 trillion’ll solve Lagos road construction deficit-Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday justified the decision of his administration to engage indigenous contractors for…
VP Osinbajo’s impersonator docked
On Thursday a 44-year old man, Eseosasere Gift Osifo, appeared before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court over alleged impersonation and fraud.…
Pastor allegedly steals N10m jewellery
A 23-year old, self-acclaimed pastor, Nkechinyere Ndukwe, on Thursday appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing…
Over 50,000 tourists expected during Calabar Carnival
Cross River Government says on Thursday it expects over 50,000 tourists from across the world to visit the new Calasvegas…
How states, LGs, FG shared N2.53trn in 7 months
The federal, states and local governments have shared N2.53 trillion as proceeds of revenues from the Federation Account from January…
Micro-finance bank disburses N75m loan to farmers
The Dutse Micro-Finance Bank (DMFB) has disbursed N75 million loan to farmers in Dutse Emirate Council. Alhaji Safiyanu Sulaiman, Managing…
Rivers’ cult gangs surrender arms to government
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Some repentant cultists and criminal gangs have surrendered their arms and ammunition to the Rivers State Amnesty…
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The future of Africa’s entertainment, media industry
The Internet, video games, television, and filmed entertainment segments of sub-Saharan Africa’s entertainment and media industry are projected to continue…
Gov. Shettima relocates to Bama to supervise reconstruction
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State said on Wednesday he had relocated to Bama, one of the communities worst hit…
Nigeria to become choice investment destination -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured global investors of Nigeria’s commitment to work hard to become one of the most attractive…
Army to deploy drones during Edo Gov Election
Jethro Ibileke/Benin To ensure fair, free and credible governorship election on September 28 in Edo State, the Nigerian Army said…
I won’t appear before committee unless hearing is made public – Jibrin
A former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said that he will not appear before…
NDLEA arrests truck conveying 3 tonnes of drug to Yola
The Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) on Wednesday said it arrested a truck conveying…
SHAM! Vultures promote asset sale plot
Crony capitalist and corrupt vultures have begun to circle around the Elitist-serving Nigerian Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari. Their…
Rome 2024 Olympic bid collapses in acrimony
Rome is set to drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in 2024, after its anti-establishment mayor said it…
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How SARS ‘get rich’ torturing detainees, demanding bribes for freedom-Amnesty
A Nigerian police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) set up to combat violent crime has instead been systematically torturing detainees…
World Peace Day: Ambode charges Lagosians to shun violence
As the world marked the International Peace Day, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday charged Lagosians to shun…