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FAAN asks public to disregard recruitment rumour
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Sunday said that recent reports in some sections of the media that…
Nigeria allows foreign currency transfers as FX restrictions ease
Nigerian commercial banks told customers on Sunday they would allow deposits of foreign currency to be transferred abroad from their…
Fasting promotes fertility, says medical expert
A medical expert, Christian Omojefe, has revealed that fasting can promote fertility, enhance weight loss and also boost brain cells…
NHRC chief decries neglect of 4,000 IDPs in Taraba
Prof. Bem Angwe, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), has decried the neglect of at least 4,723 Internally…
Road accidents reduces by 70% during yuletide in C/River – FRSC Official
Mr Ikechukwu Igwe, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Cross River, said on Sunday that…
Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, arrest 11 others
The police in Akwa Ibom say they have killed two of a three-man suspected kidnap gang in a gun battle…
Fire sacks 80 students from hostel in Anambra
At least 80 students have been displaced from their boarding house accommodation at the Don Bosco Secondary School and Youth…
Onaiyekan cautions politicians against vengeful politics
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, on Sunday cautioned politicians in the country against vengeful politics. Onaiyekan gave…
I rob to get money for medication— suspect
Kazeem Ugbodaga A member of a 3-man robbery gang arrested at the weekend by the operatives of the Rapid Response…
Bayelsa Speaker in fresh trouble
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Certainly these are not the best of times for the Rt. Hon Kombowei Benson, Speaker of the…
Lassa Fever: Lagos distributes 6,750 PPEs to health workers
Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the outbreak of Lassa fever in Lagos, the state government has distributed 6,750 Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs,…
Nigeria sweeps medals at ITF/CAT Junior Tennis Circuit
Nigeria at the weekend emerged champions of the 2016 ITF/CAT West and Central African Junior Championships held at the National…
NDLEA intercepts lorry loaded with drugs in paint containers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Katsina State has intercepted a lorry loaded with cannabis sativa, psychotropic substances…
Ebonyi records first Avian Influenza case
Ebonyi has recorded its first case of Avian Influenza infection, as confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural…
Lassa fever: Resident Doctors demand improved rapid response
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on government to improve existing response mechanism to ensure rapid response…
IDPs: Buhari directs Customs to transfer relief materials
President Muhammudu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to transfer relief items in various customs warehouses to designated…
Sokoto govt finds N1.5bn in 100 idle accounts
Eromosele Ebhomele The Sokoto State Government said Sunday that it has discovered a total sum of N1.5 billion in 100…
Bombing of pipelines: Soldiers invade Tompolo’s community
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Sequel to the renewed bombings of oil installations in Warri axis of Delta State by militants suspected…
Open Letter To President Buhari
Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari, President & Commander-in-chief, of the Armed Forces, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. Request for presidential pardon for…
MDAs, fed ministries, others owe Edo N3bn tax
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The management of the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue Service has threatened to press criminal charges against…
Group wants Chief Judge investigated over order to magistrates
Eromosele Ebhomele For barring magistrates’ courts from issuing remand orders for the detention of suspects including those being tried for…
David Haye knocks out Mark de Mori on ring return
David Haye returned after a three-and-half-year lay-off with a first-round knockout of Mark de Mori in London. Australian De Mori…
International sanctions lifted after Iran agrees nuclear deal
The historic nuclear accord between Iran and major powers entered into force Saturday as the UN confirmed that Tehran has…
Senate fires back at Bisi Akande over degrading comment
Eromosele Ebhomele The Nigerian Senate late Saturday slammed Chief Bisi Akande, a former acting national chairman of the ruling All…
Things fall apart at PENGASSAN as aggrieved members head to court
There are strong indications that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) may be in for…
Prof Thomas, UK opposition leader predicts dissolution of Cameron’s govt
Professor Alexia Thomas, Chairman, The Commonwealth Liberation Party, TCLP, United Kingdom, has predicted that Queen Elizabeth II will abort British…
Jail break averted in Warri
Security operatives in Warri on Saturday barricaded the vicinity of the Okere Prison yard to forestall possible jail break by…
IPMAN refutes report on purported nationwide strike
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Saturday debunked an alleged report that some of its members had…
Army-Shi’ite clashes: KDSG names Judicial Commission of Inquiry members
The Kaduna State Government has announced the composition of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the clashes in Zaria between…
Gunmen invade police station in Zamfara
Unidentified gunmen allegedly invaded a police station in Kanoma district, Maru Local Government area, Zamfara, on Friday night, causing panic…