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Anambra police parade suspected gangs of robbers
The police in Anambra have arrested a nine-member suspected gang of robbers that had terrorised Nanka community in Orumba North…
Suicide Bombing: President Buhari condoles with Saudi authorities
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the suicide bombing in Madinah, which occurred on Monday in Islam’s second holiest city. Condoling…
NIMASA not recruiting, beware of fraudsters – Peterside
The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has said that the agency is not recruiting…
Breaking News: Gunmen kidnap LASG expatriate contractor in Epe
Gunmen have kidnapped an expatriate worker of a construction company working on the Lagos State Government’s dualisation of the Epe…
Court convicts 49 motorists for traffic offences
A Mobile Court has convicted 49 drivers for violation of road traffic regulations during a special patrol in Kafanchan, Jema’a…
JAMB releases admission criteria for next session
By Abiodun Onafuye In separate meetings with representatives of universities, polytechnics and colleges of Education, the Joint Admission and Matriculation…
Cyber security conference holds July 26
Ngsecure 2016, an international Information Security Conference, is billed to take place at Four Point Hotel, Lagos on July 26…
Digital Switch Over Project: We welcome China’s support – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has welcomed China’s decision to support Nigeria in its quest to…
Ogonis protest alleged neglect of Ken Saro-Wiwa Poly
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Hundreds of Ogonis under the auspices of Ken Saro-Wiwa Associates as early as 6a.m. Tuesday gathered at…
OGSIEC fixes local government election for October 8
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has scheduled October 8 for the conduct of election into the…
Pictures: Book Reading: Nigerian press and the politics of meaning
These are some of the pictures taken during a book reading titled: The Nigerian Press and the Politics of Meaning…
Kuje Jail Break: 14 prison officers suspended
The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) has suspended 14 officers in connection with the recent Kuje Prison break. This is contained…
Suicide bombers hit 3 Saudi cities
Suicide bombers struck three cities across Saudi Arabia on Monday, in an apparently coordinated campaign of attacks as Saudis prepared…
Nigeria welcomes support to diversify economy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration will continue to welcome support and investments from the international community…
Sultan directs Muslims to fast Tuesday, declares Wednesday as Eid-el-Fitr
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III on Monday directed Muslims to fast on Tuesday and declared that Eid…
IGP constitutes Force Management Team
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, has constituted the Force Management Team. The formation of the team came…
Pictures: Buhari, Osinbajo, Dogara at feast with IDPs
President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Speaker Yakubu Dogara feast with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the State…
Pictures: Buhari fetes IDPs during breaking of fast
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday 4 July entertained Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the State House. Photos: Sunday Aghaeze.
Ambode’s ban on street trading insensitive-CACOL
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, on Monday condemned the ban on street trading by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos…
Buhari approves new board of directors for NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as provided for…
EFCC docks Omokore, ex-NNPC chiefs
Prince Jide Omokore, the oil mogul linked with several under-the-counter deals with former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke was docked…
N1.4b Fraud: Ex-Kogi LG boss loses post-conviction bail bid
Convicted former Caretaker Chairman of Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State, Gabriel Daudu, on Monday lost his post conviction…
Ebonyi uncovers 250 ‘ghost’ teachers, 57 others receiving double salaries
The Ebonyi Government says it has uncovered about 250 ghost teachers in its pay roll. Chief Hycinth Ikpor, the Chairman…
Troops foil suicide attack on Borno IDPs camp
The Nigerian Army says its troops on Monday averted two separate bomb attacks by three female suicide bombers in Mungonu…
Court upholds Ali Modu Sheriff’s removal as PDP chairman
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday upheld the removal of Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff as the Chairman…
Sallah: Dealers in food items groan over poor sales
Dealers in food items in Hadejia, Jigawa have expressed concern over low patronage, with just a few hours to the…
Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman get N500m bail
Justice M. S. Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos today July 4, 2016 granted bail to Nenadi Esther Usman…
Suicide bomber attacks near U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia
A suicide bomber blew himself up near the American consulate in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, early Monday morning, injuring two people,…
Rivers INEC Commissioner is a contractor for Gov Wike – Senator Abe
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District in…
Sallah: FRSC deploys 600 patrol vehicles, 50 ambulances
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said it had deployed 600 patrol vehicles, 15 tow trucks, 50 ambulances, 85 motor…