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Obaseki’s running mate happy over nomination
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Mr. Philip Shuaibu, the running mate to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo…
Pictures: Buhari receives Moroccan special envoy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday 14 July received the Moroccan special envoy Nasser Bourita at the State House, Abuja. Photos:Sunday…
Kidnapped 85-year old woman regains freedom
An 85-year old woman, Catherine Omomoh from Auchi, who was kidnapped in Benin, Edo, South-south Nigeria has regained her freedom…
IGP orders audit of police investments, subsidiaries
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris has engaged the services of two professional audit firms…
Lagos targets 10 million trees by 2020
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it intends to plant 10 million trees by 2020 as part of move…
Protesting students block roads in Lokoja
Protesting students of Kogi State University, Ayangba, on Thursday blocked major roads leading into and out of Lokoja, thereby paralysing…
I’m in a hurry to develop agriculture – Buhari
Nigeria is in a hurry to see projects take off in the agricultural sector to enhance food security and create…
Women group gives Melaye 3 days to apologise to Tinubu
The Women Advocacy Research and Development Centre (WARDC) on Thursday gave Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi State, three days to…
It’s true, I threatened, abused Tinubu – Melaye
At last, embattled Senator Dino Melaye of the All Progressives Congress, representing Kogi west, has confirmed that he threatened and…
APC youths condemn Senator Dino Melaye
The youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, Southwest zone, Femi Egbedeyi, has condemned the verbal assault of Senator Dino…
Southwest APC bars Dino Melaye from zone
The All Progressives Congress, South West Zone, has barred Senator Dino Melaye from the zone until he apologized to Senator…
RRS nabs 27-year-old car thief
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, July 12 nabbed, Benjamin Michael, 27,…
Tompolo’s kinsmen, women protest arrest of youths
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Hundreds of men and women from Gbaramatu community from Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State…
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Nigeria crash on FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles have dropped nine places in the latest rating announced by the world football governing body while Argentina…
Herbert Wigwe: Excellence and the banker extraordinaire
By Adeyinka Ogungbe It is a widely acknowledged fact that what brings the best out of the workforce of any…
Pictures: Buhari receives Alake of Egbaland
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo 111 at the State House,…
Arsenal to begin new season with one striker, Chuba Akpom
Chuba Akpom is set to start the new Premier League season as Arsenal’s only fully-fit centre forward. The 21-year-old, who…
Man City set to sign John Stones for £53m
Everton defender John Stones is on the verge of a record-breaking £53million deal with Manchester City. New Etihad boss Pep…
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Suspected militants attack gas pipeline in Ogun
Suspected militants have blown up a gas pipeline at the PZ estate, Ogijo in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. The attack…
Rivers police smashes kidnapping syndicate
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command says it has smashed a kidnap syndicate and released hostages. The command…
Crisis in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
Wumi Raji Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, is in deep crisis. Right now the University has no Governing Council, no…
Era of free, easy money is gone for good – Buhari
President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for…
Pictures: Buhari interacts with troops in Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday interacted with troops of HQ 1 BDE at Dansadau as part of the 2016 Nigerian…
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New British Prime Minister forms cabinet
Boris Johnson has been appointed Britain’s new Foreign Secretary in a shock development tonight, as Theresa May started to build…
Nigeria spends $11billion to import 4 commodities annually-LASG
Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria spends a whooping $11 billion (N3.1 trillion) annually to import wheat, rice, sugar and fish, the Lagos…
Lawyer urges court to stop Abia monthly allocation
An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Darlington Ozurumba, has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to stop the…
Ogun sacks commissioner
The Ogun Government on Wednesday announced the immediate removal of Mr Ebenezer Olubena, Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service…
Zakzaky vs Police: Court adjourns to September 20
The case between Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and the police slated for hearing today at the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Ikpeazu’s continued stay in office as governor illegal – Keyamo
Kazeem Ugbodaga Human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo on Wednesday said the continued stay in office by Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu…
Dino Melaye needs psychiatric examination – APC
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says Senator Dino Melaye needs psychiatric examination over…