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Lightning strikes 66 dead in India
At least 66 people were killed by lightning in India within 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Forty-six deaths were…
Doctors’ strike claims fire victim at UBTH
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The ongoing nationwide strike by resident doctors has claimed the life of a fire victim, Mrs. Margaret Edobor,…
Pictures: Buhari congratulates new IGP Ibrahim Kpotun Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday 21 June met with the new acting Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris at…
N2bn Fraud: Court adjourns Oronsaye’s case to June 28
The case of a N2 billion fraud brought against a former Head of Service, HoS, to the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye,…
Naira consolidates against dollar
The Naira on Tuesday appreciated further against the dollar at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency gained N9 at the…
FCTA cuts water supply to Abuja
The FCT Administration (FCTA) said it would shut down water supply to Gudu and Apo Legislators Quarters areas to repair…
Congolese ex-vice president jailed 18 years
The International Criminal Court (ICC), has sentenced former Congolese Vice President, Jean-Pierre Bemba to 18 years imprisonment for war crimes…
Buhari decorates new IGP Ibrahim Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari has decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris with a new rank of Inspector-General of Police…
Kano residents unhappy over water scarcity
Residents of some parts of Kano metropolis have expressed concern over the persistent water scarcity they have been experiencing since…
Arase behind most political problems in Rivers – APC
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, of being behind most…
Nigeria spends N4b on jute bag importation last year
Nigeria spent about 20 million dollars (about N4 billon) on importation of jute bags in 2015, the Minister of State…
Kidnapping: Army deploys special forces to Kogi
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army would soon deploy special forces to…
Leicester sign Spanish defender, Luis Hernandez
Leicester City have signed Spanish defender Luis Hernandez on a four-year deal, starting on 1 July. The 27-year-old will join…
The weapon of mass obstruction
It is time to call a spade a spade or, in this instance, name the Nigerian media camera a weapon…
Pictures: Buhari hosts service chiefs, IGP to Ramadan/Farewell dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday June 20 hosted service chiefs to the Ramadan breaking of fast and farewell dinner for…
Lagos to be Africa’s first Smart City after Dubai deal
…Pact Will Attract Multi Billion Dollar Investment To State, says Ambode The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai…
Jalekun Yisau, 9 others jailed 17 years for N115m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on June 17, 2016 secured the conviction of one Jalekun Omitawoju Yisau and…
Transfers: Van Gaal heading to AC Milan, as Real Madrid begin Pogba talks
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, ex-Ajax head coach Frank de Boer and Andre Villas-Boas are in contention for…
Its illegal to freeze Fayose’s account, Ajulo tells EFCC
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional Lawyer and former national secretary of the Labour Party has described the freezing of Governor…
Jonathan’s former aide, Dudafa gets N500m bail
Former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa and Iwejuo Joseph Nna (alias Taiwo A.…
Residents desert Ikorodu community following gunmen attack
Kazeem Ugbodaga Residents of Elegbete and surrounding villages in Ikorodu, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have abandoned their homes following the…
Wizkid drops new single with American producer, Swizz Beatz
Nigerian musician, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is about to drop a new single with his American producer, Swizz…
Man pours hot soup on police officer
For allegedly pouring hot soup on a police officer, an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court, on Monday remanded 33-year-old Emmanuel Imole in…
Donald Trump fires campaign manager
Donald Trump has fired his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on Monday in the face of sagging poll numbers and a…
Kano metropolis flooded after 10 hours rain
Some parts of Kano metropolis were flooded on Monday following prolonged rainfall. The rains, which began Sunday midnight, persisted till…
Edo 2016: Ize-Iyamu emerges PDP’s candidate
Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Monday emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 10 governorship election…
Corruption hinders distribution of prepaid meters – Expert
An indigenous meter manufacturer, Mr Atilade Bolarinwa, on Monday listed finance, technical partner influence and corruption as major reasons why…
Borno doctors opt out of nationwide strike
The Borno chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) said its members would not participate in…
Lagos warns residents against blocked Ogun river
The Lagos State Government has warned residents to keep up the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market which was…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Yoruba nation needs you now
By Adebayo Adeyinka My dear Asiwaju, I am compelled to write this open letter to you because of the state…