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Senator Marafa shuns senate ethics committee
mafa Senator Kabiru Marafa, (APC, Zamfara Central) on Monday, failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and…
Senator Abe’s liaison office bombed in Ogoni
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The liaison office built by Senator Magnus Abe for the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers South…
Touch Down: Buhari lands in Saudi
buhari Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday arrived Riyadh to commence a week-long visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The…
Ex-Interior minister, Abba Moro arrested, quizzed by EFCC
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested former Minister of Interior, Comrade…
PDP’s native doctor story shows how badly it has sunk – Osun Govt
The Government of Osun on Monday described as a cock and bull tale, the allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party…
Seven takeaways from Buhari’s visit to Egypt
In the difficult moments of our history, looking precisely at the period of Nigeria’s war of unity 1966-1971, Egypt proved…
Soyinka Centre calls for entries for oil & gas reporting
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has invited entries from Nigerian professional journalists with ample understanding of the…
Fake NIPP official faces trial over fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Francis A. Igo before Justice S. K. Idrisu of the Federal…
EFCC arraigns bizman for issuing N60m dud cheque
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Valentine Orji, the Managing Director of Naxpro Energy & Shipping Company…
Measles virus responsible for death of 20 children in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says laboratory investigation has shown that measles virus was responsible for the epidemic fatal…
‘No business as usual for failed contractors in Lagos’
Eromosele Ebhomele Contractors who decide to abandon projects or attempt to slow down the pace of work on projects would…
Nigerian military committed to global peace – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has re-emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security. He reiterated that…
Nobody can force me out as PDP national chairman – Sheriff
The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ali Modu-Sheriff vowed on Monday that he will not resign…
Fayose begs PDP members to support Sheriff
Eromosele Ebhomele As anger grows in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as National…
Wanted ex-Niger Delta war lord, ‘Osama bin Laden’ speaks from hideout
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt An ex-Niger Delta agitator Solomon Ndigbara, a.k.a. Osama bin Laden, says he is innocent of the allegation…
Lagos confirms death of 20 children from measles
The Lagos State Government on Monday confirmed that measles was responsible for the death of no fewer than 20 children…
Tompolo denies giving ultimatum to Buhari on troops withdrawal
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ex-Militant leader in the Niger Delta region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) has denied giving President Muhammadu…
28 contractors summoned over abandoned housing projects in Lagos
Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Housing has summoned 28 out of the 30 contractors handling…
PICTURES: Barcelona unveils latest signing, Ambode
Barcelona are the champions of Spain, in fact they are the world champions and without any doubt the best team…
Wike Suspends 3 LG bosses over crimes
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed security agencies to clampdown on cult activities and violent…
2016 Budget: 10 States investing big in housing projects
The newly appointed administration have estimated a total national budget of N6 trillion and have proposed N433.3 billion to be…
Kadiri Ikhana begs Ibadan fans after losing first game at 3SC
Taiwo Adelu Newly appointed Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Kadiri Ikhana, has appealed to the…
Niger president talks to Al Jazeera on Boko Haram, Democracy
Yesterday, polls closed in Niger, where, in the second election after the 2010 military coup, sitting president, Mahamadou Issoufou is…
Ahmed Abdu takes over as Acting DG of Procurement Bureau
Mr. Ahmed Abdu, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department, has assumed the position of the acting Director-General of…
CNNMoney embarks on aggressive global expansion
…Richard Quest named editor-at-large CNN Worldwide announced today the expansion of its CNNMoney brand internationally, across both its TV and…
Police redeploy Delta DPOs over misconduct
The Nigeria Police Force said it had redeployed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Delta Command over professional misconduct. The…
APC hails Lagos Light Rail project
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Lagos Light Rail Project will be…
Huge blow for Rio 2016, as metro-line won’t be ready for Games
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has reportedly told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that there is a “high-risk” the…
Lagos girls set for war at Asisat Oshoala U-17 tourney
Taiwo Adelu The maiden edition of the Asisat Oshoala U-17 Football Tournament gets underway on Tuesday in Lagos. The tournament,…
Tompolo appeals against order for his arrest
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Former Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo has filed an appeal against the order of…