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Britain to partner Cross River on Arts
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright, on Sunday said his home government would partner Cross River University of…
Saraki’s henchman sues EFCC to prevent arrest
Akin Kuponiyi In a bid to forestall his arrest and detention, Dr Kennedy Izuagbe, the managing director of Carlisle Properties…
Lagos introduces PIN for students
The Lagos State Government has announced the introduction of Personal Identification Number (LASPIN) to capture the biometrics of students in…
Avoiding a still-born at Federal University Wukari by Terka Jam
Without prejudice to the commitment and efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari and many patriotic Nigerians to stamping out corruption from…
Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers to win #SB50
The Denver Broncos produced a defensive masterclass to upset the Carolina Panthers 24-10 and win Super Bowl 50. Carolina were…
Funds spent on FG projects by states should be refunded – Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday said the red chamber would support for states’ governments agitation for refund…
N80m Dinner: Amaechi blasts Ben Bruce
Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi has blasted Ben Murray-Bruce, the senator representing Bayelsa East Constituency over comments he made…
22-year old student drowns in Bauchi
The Police in Bauchi said on Sunday that a 22-year-old student, Idris Yakubu, had drowned while swimming in a river.…
17 dead, 79 injured in auto crash on Ibadan-Lagos road
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Sunday confirmed that 17 persons died in an automobile crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.…
I’ll work with other governors to strengthen PDP – Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has assured the people of Rivers State that he would work closely with other…
INEC officials who attempt to rig would be treated as armed robbers – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that any official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who attempt to rig the…
2016 Budget: Buhari earmarks N500bn to alleviate poverty
The need to pay attention to the common man and spend the resources of this country on the poor people…
Amaechi spent $150m on Buhari’s campaign – Wike
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has accused his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, of allegedly spending the sum of…
Nigerian Army begins investigation into Boko Haram attacks on Dalori
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigerian Army said on Sunday that it is investigating attacks by Boko Haram terrorists on communities close…
Between Olumo And Aso – Reminiscences from Ogun at 40 by Prof Wole Soyinka
“Why?” demanded my argumentative friend, “ is it always you people? “ Why do you make so much trouble? Always…
Nigeria alone cannot rebuild north-east, says Dogara
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Sunday raised the alarm that Nigeria alone cannot cope…
Court orders ruler of Auchi to quit property, pay N10m damages
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A Benin High Court has ordered paramount ruler (Otaru) of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh Ikelebe III, to vacate…
Oba Odulana lived a meaningful life —Ajimobi
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Sundy described the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, as a…
DR Congo $750k richer after CHAN victory
Taiwo Adelu The new champions of African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Leopards of DR Congo were $750,000 richer after they…
Why Buhari plans to spend N500bn on social investment
The need to pay attention on the common man and spend the resources of this country on the poor people…
1976: 40 years after, The movie surfaces
The streets of Nollywood were lit up last night with the movers and shakers of the industry attending the first…
Gary Neville’s Valencia beaten again
Gary Neville suffered another defeat as Valencia manager as a 1-0 loss at struggling Real Betis placed the ex-England defender…
CHAN: Congo DR are kings of Africa
The Democratic Republic Of Congo won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a second time on Sunday, beating Mali 3-0…
Tariff hike: Textile Union declares support for NLC protest, urges members to join
Femi Adi/Kaduna Ahead of the planned labour protest against hike in electricity tariff on Monday, the National Union of Textile…
Costa strikes late as Hiddink continues unbeaten run
Diego Costa scored a late equaliser to preserve Chelsea’s unbeaten record under interim boss Guus Hiddink and deny Manchester United…
Lagos remains hub of trade in Nigeria – Finnish envoy
The Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury at the weekend said Lagos remains the nerve centre for trade and…
DSS files new charge against Dasuki, says he left the army without resigning
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Department of State Service (DSS) had filed new charges against the embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo…
UAD condemns 45% hike in electricity tariff
The United Action for Democracy has condemned the 45% hike in electricity tariff which commenced on February 1. UAD described…
Ken Nnamani was one of PDP’s ‘Golden Boys’ – Okupe
Doyin Okupe, former senior special assistant to former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs has described Ken Nnamani,…
Oliseh hits back at critics, says they’re insane
Embattled Nigeria’s Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh, has declared that he won’t just seat down and allow some people…