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Chris Oyakhilome, others may end up in prison
South Africa’s Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has threatened a…
The excuses and lies of Sambo Dasuki by Bayo Oluwasanmi
By Bayo Oluwasanmi It is not uncommon for cowards to stage different con tactics to escape all responsibilities for their…
Child brides in Africa to more than double by 2050 — UNICEF
(Reuters)- The number of child brides in Africa will soar to 310 million by 2050 from 125 million now if…
Stop subsidy payment, lawmaker urges Buhari
Jethro Ibileke/Benin President Mohammadu Buhari has been advised to stop subsidy paid by the Federal Government on imported fuel. The…
Steer clear bomb blast scenes, DHQ warns citizens
The Director of Information, Defence Headquarters, Col. Rabe Abubakar, on Wednesday advised citizens to steer away from bomb blast scenes…
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PICTURES: Buhari dines with senators at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo held a dinner with Nigerian Senators, led by Senate President Bukola Saraki on…
Rooney, Martial fail to inspire Man Utd against PSV
Manchester United’s involvement in this season’s Champions League remains in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw…
Buhari storms Lagos Friday to handover Ambode’s 3 helicopters, 31 APCs, others to Police
Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari will storm Lagos on Friday to handover the three patrol helicopters, 31 Armoured Personnel…
Yanaty: Court reserves judgment in N1.8bn subsidy fraud
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 reserved judgment in the case involving Yanaty Petrochemical Limited, an…
I’m yet to come to terms with Audu’s death – Gov Wada
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi state said on Wednesday that he was yet to come terms with the sudden death…
NDLEA Chairman, Giade, bows out, hands over to D-G
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade, on Wednesday retired from service. A statement by…
NCAA suspends 5 oil marketers from supplying aviation fuel
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has directed five oil marketing companies to stop supplying aviation fuel, known as Jet…
Prof. Garba wins prize for typhoid vaccine research
Prof. Samuel Garba of Federal University of Technology, Minna, will on Thursday receive the Outstanding Medical Research Prize 2015. The…
No specific terrorism threat to US ahead of Thanksgiving—Obama
There is no specific and credible intelligence report indicating terrorist attack is being planned in the United States, President, Barack…
President Buhari to participate in CHOGM, UN Conference on Climate Change
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Nov. 26 for Malta to participate in the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government…
DPR seals 6 petrol stations in Warri
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office, on Wednesday sealed six petrol stations in Warri and its environs…
Dogara solicits Turkey’s support for IDPs
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, solicited support of the Government of Turkey in…
Reps to investigate report of 90,000 slain policemen
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate recent revelation by Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase that 90,000…
AfDB signs N2.4bn loan deal with Nigeria’s LAPO Microfinance Bank
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has granted a N2.364 billion ($12 million) credit facility to Nigeria’s LAPO Microfinance Bank…
Wike directs LGCs to purchase utility vehicles for security agencies
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has directed the 23 local government councils in the state to purchase 46 utility vehicles…
FG must take difficult decisions for Nigeria to survive – Emir of Kano
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba, Sarkin Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Wednesday attributed the current…
Dalung tasks sportswriters to expose rot in sports
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has challenged sports journalists to be courageous to expose corruption that…
NEMA delivers drugs to treat bomb blast victims in Adamawa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday delivered drugs and other medical requirements to hospitals for treatment of victims…
Senate invites Fashola over bridge collapse
The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution inviting the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to brief…
NNPC engages DSS, EFCC to curb hoarding of petroleum products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) has engaged the Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and the Financial Crimes…
Why Nigerians were deported from UK
The United Kingdom on Wednesday stated that 50 Nigerians were deported after having committed various offences while in the country.…
Edo lawmakers walk out commissioner for improper dressing
Members of Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday asked the Commissioner for Health, Mrs Aihamuwa Eregie to vacate the Assembly…
INEC assures of hitch-free poll in Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had improved on its logistics and was ready to conduct…
$5.2billion Fine: Buhari to decide MTN’s fate
Nigeria’s communications ministry said on Wednesday that it is up to President Muhammadu Buhari to decide “in which direction to…
Police in Lagos kill 5 suspected robbers in shootout
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday killed five suspected armed robbers and arrested one with bullets wounds.