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Teacher faces N500,000 fraud
A 49-year-old secondary school teacher, Abayomi Abdul, who allegedly obtained N500,000 from 14 students under false pretences, was on Thursday…
Somali president appoints new PM
Somali President Mohamed Mohamed on Thursday appointed Hassan Khaire as the new prime minister. Khaire, who worked for Norwegian Refugee…
Brazilian foreign minister resigns
Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra has tendered his resignation for health reasons, according to media reports. In a letter to…
Astronomers Discover 7 New Planets Like Earth
Astronomers have found a nearby solar system with seven Earth-sized planets, three of which circle their parent star at the…
Girl, 5 dies after attack by 3 dogs
Five-year-old Aliyah Masaku, who was attacked by three dogs in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, has died.
Pictures: Exotic Cars Seized From Ex-Customs Boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 17 “exotic vehicles’’ in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General…
You Are A Liar, Nigerian Army Tells Amnesty International
The Nigerian Army has described as spurious fabrications a report by the Amnesty International (AI) alleging death of 240 people,…
Modu Sheriff promises to reopen PDP secretariat
The Wadata Plaza building, national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja is to be reopened before Friday.
Ideye moves to China, joins Mikel Obi
Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian to head to the Chinese Super League, after joining Tianjin Teda.
Africa seeks 10 World Cup slots
Africa is looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from the 2026 finals.
EFCC recovers 17 exotic cars from Ex-Customs Boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 17 “exotic vehicles’’ in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General…
Buhari speaks on phone with Gov Ganduje
To allay the fears of Nigerians about his health once again, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday spoke with Governor Abdullahi…
Gunmen snatch 2 German archaeologists in Southern Kaduna
Unidentified gunmen have abducted two German archaeologists in the troubled Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State.
‘Buharism’ and 2017 Budget
By Folarin Ademosu When Mr. Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, was asked by the Senate Committee on…
Strike: Kogi workers issue 7 days ultimatum
Workers under the aegies of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kogi State have threatened to embark on warning strike if…
Delta sets up 6 special courts to try kidnappers
The Delta state judiciary has set up six special courts to ensure speedy trial of kidnappers.
Court dissolves 11-year old marriage
The Customary Court situated at Mapo Hall Area of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State on Wednesday dissolved an 11-year old…
Madrid stumble in La Liga title race, lose to Valencia
Real Madrid’s bid to extend its lead at the top of La Liga to four points suffer setback as it…
United zoom into Europa League round of 16
Manchester United eased into the last 16 of the Europa League with victory at Saint-Etienne but goalscorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan could…
Lagos PDP vows to reclaim mandate from defected lawmakers
The Lagos State chapter of People Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to drag the six lawmakers in the State House…
Akiolu: I’ll fight against ex-Obasanjo’s corrupt ally from becoming president
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday vowed to fight against a corrupt bigwig who served with former President Olusegun…
Teenage Mom Dumps 4 Months Old Baby Under Oshodi Bridge
A four-month old baby boy dumped under Oshodi bridge, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has been rescued.
Doctors’ Strike: Army takes over hospitals
Zimbabwean soldiers have been deployed to major public hospitals in the country following a week-long strike by junior doctors who…
N8.1b Debt: Court Freezes 21 Bank Accounts of Senator Stella Oduah
A federal high court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria has restrained Senator Stella Ada Oduah and Sea Petroleum and…
Buhari not under obligation – lawyer
An Abuja based lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, says it is unconstitutional for some people to be asking for the resignation…
Buhari’s lawyer dismisses allegation of N500,000 bribe
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kola Awodein, has described as “malicious, utterly ridiculous, and revolting’’ the allegation that he…
Malawian president dismisses agriculture minister
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has dismissed the agriculture minister after an investigation into maize procurement, the southern African nation’s information…
NDLEA secures convictions of 6 illicit drug traffickers
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured convictions of six illicit drug…
Osinbajo dares Senate, refuses assent to 4 bills
Nigeria’s acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has written to the Senate that he would not assent to four bills the…
Azerbaijani President appoints wife as Vice
President Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, as first vice president, the latest move seen as tightening the…