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Breaking: Nigerian troops arrive Senegal to instal Adama Barrow
Senegalese troops amassed at the border with Gambia as the clock ticked down on Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s time in…
Lagos NSCDC arrests woman for stabbing Ikeja Electric official
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command has arrested a woman, Ediale Ayodele, 35, for stabbing…
Minister orders investigation into accidental bombing of IDPs in Borno
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, has ordered a full scale investigation into Tuesday`s accidental bombing of civilian target by…
DSS arrests 6 over murder of Colonel
Men of the Department of State Services (DSS) and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, have arrested six persons alleged…
We’ll win Lagos LG poll, PDP boasts
Having won seats in the House of Assembly and House of Representatives in the last general elections, the Lagos State…
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Pay judges their salaries, allowances or face action, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to pay immediately…
I do not wish to be married -Funmi Iyanda
Nigerian talk show host, broadcaster and journalist Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda, better known as Funmi Iyanda has said she never wished…
180 Nigerians benefit from German Fellowships
The Consul-General of Germany in Lagos, Mr Ingo Herbert, on Wednesday announced that about 180 Nigerians had benefited from the…
669 prison inmates to be treated of scabies
No fewer than 669 inmates from Gombe Prison would benefit from the treatment of scabies embarked upon by the Gombe…
Bomb explosion kills 47, injures dozens more in Mali
A suicide car bombing killed 47 people at a military camp in the northern Malian city of Gao on Wednesday,…
Police avert bloody clash in Kano
Many vehicles were damaged on Wednesday in Kano following a clash between operatives of Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and…
Banker denies wife sex for 2 years
A 41-year old bank staff, Raymond Olisa Okani has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly battering…
Southern Kaduna boils again, 3 killed
Three people were reported killed and scores injured in renewed violence in a part of Southern Kaduna. Residents said the…
Rivers confirms Lassa fever case
The Rivers ministry of health has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a private health facility in the state.…
Anambra Police confirms rescue of kidnapped lady
The Anambra Police Command has confirmed a failed attempt to kidnap a 25-year-old lady and advised residents to be mindful…
Police arrest woman over illegal possession of 16 children
The Police in Plateau has intercepted a 27-year-old woman for allegedly being in possession of 16 children at Gada Biyu…
Doctors urge Ikpeazu to declare state of emergency
The South-East caucus of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for a declaration of state of emergency…
LG Polls: 60 PDP aspirants vie for Ikorodu LCDA
As at the last count, not less than 60 aspirants have signified interest in contesting for chairmanship and councillorship positions…
Wema Bank launches solar-powered mobile branch
Wema Bank Plc says it has launched a solar-powered mobile branch to make banking services available to everyone in all…
Update: Military misfire kills 70 civilians in Maiduguri
The death toll in the military air misfire on targeted Boko Haram location in Maiduguri has reached 70 civilians, says…
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Gambia parliament extends Jammeh’s term by 90 days
The Gambia’s parliament has extended President Yahya Jammeh’s term, which is due to end on Thursday following his defeat in…
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Lagos police boss, Fatai Owoseni removed
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni has been removed. He has been replaced with the Officer-in-Charge of Inspector-General…
Egypt lists ex-football star, Aboutrika a terrorist
Egypt has added ex-football star Mohamed Aboutrika to a terror list for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood,…
U.S. warns Yahya Jammeh: ‘You’re losing opportunities’
The U.S. has warned the embattled President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia, saying he is losing opportunities to peacefully handover…
Man jailed 3 years for defrauding bishop Oyedepo
Justice Binta Fatima Isah of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Zaria, yesterday January 17, 2017, convicted and sentenced…
Much Ado about BBOG’s invitation to Sambisa
Whatever may be the intention behind it, and despite conceding to government, I do not see the BBOG changing its…
Police confirm kidnap of Director of Finance, 3 others in Sokoto state
Mr Mohammed Abdulkadir, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command has confirmed the kidnap of the Director of Finance, Isa…
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6 ministers resign from Yahya Jammeh’s government
Gambia’s tourism and culture minister on Tuesday said he will step down, in what was a sign of dwindling support…
Rivers acquires 10 gunboats for Nigerian Navy
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced that the 10 new state-of-the-art security gunboats acquired by the Rivers State…
N4.6b money laundering trial : Fani-kayode seeks case transfer
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Tuesday kicked against his trial at the Lagos Division of the Federal High…