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Army set to establish military base in Ashaka
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army plans to establish a military unit at Ashaka,…
Buhari felicitates with Christians at Christmas
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Christmas celebration which is a commemoration of the birth…
FIFA makes public agenda of February’s Extraordinary Congress
Taiwo Adelu World football governing body, FIFA, has made public the agenda of its Extraordinary Congress scheduled for 26 February,…
Jonathan must be regretting corruption revelations – Agunbiade
The situation of the country, especially as it concerns the current revelations of high-handed corrupt practices is a concern to…
Senate donates N2m to victims of bomb blast in Kano
The Senate, on Wednesday, donated N2 million to victims of the recent bomb attack in Kano, Kano State. Senator Bala…
Remove fuel subsidy totally, RMAFC tells FG
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has urged the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy because it had…
Didier Drogba: Chelsea in talks with Montreal Impact
Chelsea are in talks with Major League Soccer franchise Montreal Impact over the future of striker Didier Drogba. Montreal say…
Umana to Nigerians: Don’t forget the poor this Christmas
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State, Chief Umana Umana, has congratulated Christians across the country for…
I’ll punish those who carried out election violence – Gov Dickson
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has vowed that the full weight of the law would be…
Somalia bans Christmas celebrations
Somalia’s government has banned the celebration of Christmas, warning that such Christian festivities could threaten the nation’s Muslim faith. “Those…
U.S. crude stockpiles fall send crude prices up
U.S. crude stocks fell unexpectedly last week, while gasoline stocks increased and distillate inventories fell, data from the Energy Information…
Osinbajo asks NEPC to drive `Zero-oil Plan’ for diversification
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday mandated the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), to lead the drive for the Federal…
Aisha Buhari donates food to IDPs in Maiduguri
The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has donated food to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Dalori Camp in…
Katsina State Govt. budgets N111.4bn for 2016
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Wednesday in Katsina presented an appropriation bill of N111.4 billion before the state…
Pro-Biafra: I won’t get justice from you, defiant Kanu tells Judge
The trial of the leader of one of the Pro-Biafra group, Nnamdi Kanu at a Federal High Court in Abuja…
Kaduna Refinery begins daily supply of 3.2m litres of petrol – NNPC
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) has begun daily production of 3.2 million litres of petrol. This is contained…
Robber shot dead in gun battle with police
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta A member of a gang of armed robbers terrorising people in Ajede area along Ijebu Ode/Benin expressway in…
Why attendance at Governor’s Cup Tennis was poor — pundits
The 15th annual Governor’s Cup Tennis Lagos, recorded a low spectator turnout, even though many more players from home and…
Free bus rides for Lagosians on Christmas Day
The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday,…
FG to develop national transportation masterplan – Amaechi
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it was in the process of developing a national transportation master plan that would…
GOtv Boxing Night: Ugandan star arrives, vows to shock Nigerian boxer
Ugandan boxer, Edward “Shaka” Kakembo, arrived Lagos on Wednesday ahead of his 26 December African Boxing Union featherweight title fight…
Nigeria winning war against Boko Haram – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the Nigerian military had met the December…
Merry Christmas for pensioners as Okowa splashes N2b on them
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has put smiles on the faces of pensioners this Christmas as…
Anti-party activities: Senator Sani ignores APC invitation
Femi Adi/Kaduna Senator representing Kaduna Central and Senate Committee on Foreign and Local Debts, Senator Shehu Sani on Wednesday threatened…
Appeal Court affirms sack of 16 Rivers PDP lawmakers
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Sixteen members of the Rivers House of Assembly out of 32 on the platform of the Peoples…
War on terror: Ambode praises Nigerian soldiers
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says Nigerian soldiers have continued to demonstrate bravery and courage in the war…
Eid-El-Maulud: Ambode charges Muslims to pray Nigeria’s peace, progress
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has called on Muslims in the country to offer special prayers for greater…
Minister charges editors on war against terror
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has solicited the support of the nation’s media on the war…
Ighalo, Ajegunle boy, who dazzles ’em in England
Taiwo Adelu Not many people knew Odion Jude Ighalo when he was in Norway with Lyn, Udinese in Italy and…
How dance instructor Cynthia Shallom emerged Next Movie Star 2015 winner
Funsho Arogundade Early this week, Cynthia Shalom, 27-year-old Nigerian model and dance instructor emerged the winner of the 2015 edition…