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Northeast children deserve to grow up in peace – Zerrougui
The children of Nigeria’s North East region deserved to grow up in peace, Ms Leila Zerrougui, the Special Representative of…
Buhari pledges speedy completion of Mambilla Power project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Beijing pledged that his administration would honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China…
I won Kogi governorship election, Wada insists
Ousted governor of Kogi state, Idris Wada on Wednesday told the State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja that he…
Nigerian Army conducts field training exercise in Bauchi, Kaduna
The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it has commenced a 9-day field training exercise involving movement and use of…
Vandals have removed lots of pipeline between Aba and Enugu – NNPC
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Wednesday stated that vandals have removed most of the pipelines between Aba…
Disregard London Telegraph’s article on Buhari – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed an article by The Telegraph (London) allegedly accusing Nigeria of using Britain aid to persecute…
NNPC spends $1.8bn every 90 days for fuel import
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Wednesday that it spends $1.8 billion in 90 days to import fuel.…
VIDEO: We are alive, Chibok girls tell Nigerian govt
All hopes to rescue the kidnapped Chibok girls is not lost after all. A video released by Islamist sect, Boko…
Buhari always strategising rescue of Chibok girls, Osinbajo tells BBOG groups
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has cautioned against cynicism and hopelessness about the recovery of the 217 Chibok girls abducted…
Oil Theft: Aregbesola calls for commission of inquiry
The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to set up a commission of…
We will deal with you like Boko Haram – Buhari warns pipeline vandals
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Beijing warned vandals and saboteurs blowing up oil and gas installations in Nigeria to…
Vidal strikes as Bayern see off Benfica
Bayern Munich secured a fifth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance by battling past Benfica. The Portuguese side, trailing 1-0 from…
Police warn hospitals of robbers disguising as patients
The Police Command in Lagos State on Wednesday alerted management of hospitals in the state to be wary of suspected…
Occupy Nigeria puts off protest against Buhari
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Occupy Nigeria Season 2 has cancelled the planned protest against President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria that…
Atletico knock Barcelona out of Champions League
Holders Barcelona suffered a shock Champions League exit as Antoine Griezmann’s double sent Atletico Madrid into the semi-finals. Barca arrived…
NNPC spends $1.8bn on fuel import per quarter
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Wednesday that it spends $1.8 billion in 90 days to import fuel.…
Rashford, Fellaini fire Man Utd to FA Cup semis
Manchester United will face Everton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley after showing class and then character to beat…
DSS arrests Ansaru deputy leader
Nigeria secret police, the Department of State Service on Wednesday announced that it has arrested one Bello Danhajiya, a close…
How Oronsaye fixed govt fund in personal account – Witness
The trial of the former Head of Service and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Financial Action Task Force, PCFATF,…
Man jailed 18 months for stealing BlackBerry
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 25-year-old man, Unity Agbonifo, was on Wednesday sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for attempting to steal…
Jonathan alone not to blame for economic downturn – Oba Akiolu
Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan must not be blamed alone for the nation’s economic downturn, says Oba of…
Pipeline vandals to get Boko Haram treatment – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on Wednesday in Beijing warned vandals and saboteurs blowing up oil and gas installations in…
GOtv Boxing Night 7: Joe Boy, Prince Nurudeen in ultimate grudge clash
The Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, will on 1 May witness one of the biggest grudge fights…
Nigerian government must stop rejecting the naira as a legal tender
By SKC Ogbonnia Section 20 of the CBN Act of 2007 clearly states that the Naira “shall be legal tender…
N185m Fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-UMTH staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 7, 2016 arraigned five former staff of the Finance and Accounts…
PICTURES: Ambode storms Aboru, cozies up to mother and child
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos did the unusual when he visited Ajasa-Command Road in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area…
Ajasa-Command road ready in five weeks – Ambode
Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday evening said the Ajasa-Command Road in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA)…
Port Harcourt refinery begins production again – NNPC
Nigeria has restarted the Port Harcourt refinery, which has a capacity of 210,000 barrels a day, a spokesman for state…
Transfers: Man Utd to sign James Rodriguez from Madrid
Manchester United are moving closer to a deal for the £60m-rated Real Madrid striker James Rodriguez, 24. (Express) United’s value…
Dele Odule wants town hall stage shows revived
A veteran actor, Dele Odule, on Wednesday called for the revival of town hall shows and building of more film…