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Navy arrests co-ordinator of Niger Delta Avengers
The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday said it had apprehended the coordinator of series of attacks on the Nigerian National…
Tribunal Chairman warns Saraki’s lawyer not to delay trial
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Mr Danladi Umar, has cautioned counsel to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr…
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Shell stops oil and gas exploration in 10 countries
Royal Dutch Shell says it will exit oil and gas operations in 10 countries in a drive to deepen cost…
US supports dialogue with Niger Delta Avengers
The U.S. Embassy to Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concern over the reports of attacks and other incidents in the Niger…
Kano collects N7m Zakkat from rich Muslims
The Kano State Zakkat and Endowment Board said it had so far collected over N7 million as Zakkat (alms) from…
APC worried over Rivers Govt silence on cult-related killings
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed worry over the state government’s continued silence…
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PROLOGUE A few years ago, I had the rare privilege of being invited to compete for appointment as the pioneer…
$40m Scam: Jonathan’s cousin remanded in prison
Justice Nnamdi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 ordered the remand of Azibaola…
Ikeja Electric probes electrocution of 14-year old girl
The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has set up a committee to investigate the electrocution of a 14-year old girl,…
Russia bans meat imports from Brazilian, Argentine companies
The Russian agricultural watchdog agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, on Tuesday imposed a ban on the poultry imports from a Brazilian company, as…
Army officer crowned Miss U.S.
Miss Deshauna Barber, a 26-year old Army officer from the District of Columbia, has been crowned winner of the 2016…
Ramadan: Sachet water, ice block vendors make brisk businesses in Borno
As the Ramadan began and couple with rising temperature, sachet water and ice block vendors are making brisk business in…
Lawmaker condoles with Kosoko over wife’s death
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade, on Tuesday commiserated with the popular Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, over the death…
Gabonese judges protest on the street, demand independence
The Gabon National Judges Union (SYNAMAG) on Tuesday organised street protests against political appointments which, according to them, erodes judicial…
2 employees of Pastor Oyedepo steals N3.3m, docked
Two men, who allegedly stole N3.3 million belonging to the Living Faith Church, Ota, Ogun, were on Tuesday charged before…
Police launch manhunt for killer of Inspector
The Police in Cross River said on Tuesday that a manhunt had been launched for some armed robbers who killed…
Nigeria to acquire German military power
The German Government has confirmed that it would commence supply of military hardware to support Nigeria’s effort to address security…
I reduced corruption in agricultural sector with a simple phone-Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan whose aides are being tried in various courts of law in the country for monumental corruption,…
Buhari gives Niger Delta militants two weeks for dialogue
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military to stop attacking Niger Delta militants who have been destroying pipelines and other…
Hillary Clinton makes history as first female US Democratic Party candidate
Without the fanfare of an election night victory Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Democratic nomination this on…
Soviet-born Chess grandmaster Victor Korchnoi dies at 85
Chess grandmaster Victor Korchnoi, a former Soviet champion who defected to the West and was considered among the best players…
FG, Niger Delta Avengers begin dialogue
Nigeria will start a dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers militant group which has been claiming a string of attacks,…
Muhammad Ali: Lennox Lewis, Will Smith to carry coffin at funeral
Lennox Lewis and Will Smith are to be pallbearers at the funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Lewis, the former…
MultiChoice Africa opens History Channel to DStv Compact subscribers
This month, MultiChoice Africa continues to bring its Compact Subscribers more entertainment and value with the HISTORY® channel open month.…
Guber aspirant quits APC, says primary already compromised
Jethro Ibileke/Benin: An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, Don…
Why we withheld names of looters-Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the Federal Government withheld the names of persons from whom looted assets were…
Chelsea to sign Morata, Lukaku
Chelsea are to step up their attempts to sign Álvaro Morata from Juventus and hope to make progress this week…
Chelsea to sign Kante for £20m, treble his wages
Incoming boss Antonio Conte wants the Foxes star, N’Golo Kante and Roma’s Radja Nainggolan as a new midfield pairing that…
Togolese steals employer’s N2.5m
Paul Iyoghojie: The police at the Maroko Division of the Lagos State Command, Lekki, Lagos, western Nigeria have arrested a…
APC National Chairman bags UI alumni award
On Saturday, June 11, 2016, the University of Ibadan Alumni Association will confer the 2015 Alumnus of the Year Award-…