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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.
Election Violence Victms: Group hails Rivers Black Day
The Patriots Alliance (TPA) has hailed organisers of the Rivers Black Day, slated for Monday, November 30, saying it is…
I’m happy Oshiomhole is doing well — Emir of Kano
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Adams…
Mom’s kidnap: NFF Hails Siasia’s strong character
Taiwo Adelu Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has commended coach of the U-23 Dream Team,…
Activists march for justice over police killing of mother of 4
Kazeem Ugbodaga Activists staged a peaceful march on Wednesday in Lagos in protest over the killing of a mother of…
Lagos doctors hail Ambode for resolving issues in health sector
Doctors in Lagos on Wednesday hailed the efforts of the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his efforts towards resolving…
DStv, GOtv airs Pope Francis first visit to Africa live
Following the success of the live coverage of United States President, Barack Obama’s historic visit to Kenya in July 2015,…
Bosnia, French stars top seeds in 2015 Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis
Taiwo Adelu The International Tennis Federation, ITF, has unveiled the top seeds of the 15th Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship.…
Newborn with umbilical cord abandoned in New York Church
American police said on Wednesday that a newborn with his umbilical cord still attached was found lying in a manger…
UN says 2015 may become hottest year on record
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Wednesday in Geneva said that year 2015 would likely become the hottest year since…
NUC accredits LASU’s 11 academic programmes
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 11 out of 20 postgraduate and undergraduate academic programmes of the Lagos State…
Elephants kill 350 Indians every year, says study
An Indian government study published on Wednesday in New Delhi said at least 350 people were killed in that country…
Rivers APC sends SOS to Fashola over Port Harcourt/Enugu road
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has sent an SOS to the Minister of Works,…
Buhari mourns Tor Tiv, Inuwa
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness on the passing away of the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv people of Benue…
Plateau: INEC says no shaking on Nov 28 bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that its Nov. 28 date for an election to fill the vacant…
Nigerian army zonal recruitment exercise for Lagos indigenes begins
The zonal recruitment screening exercise for indigenes of Lagos State that have undergone successful pre-screening for the Nigerian Army (NA)…
Judge’s absence stalls case against Adamawa speaker
The absence of Justice Ambrose Mammadi of Yola High Court, on Wednesday stalled the hearing of a case filed against…
Ogun stands still as Mama HID Awolowo is buried
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The entire city of Ikenne in Ikenne local government area of Ogun state Wednesday stood still as the…
GOtv Boxing Night: ‘I’m Nigeria’s Boxing King,’ Edo Boy boasts
New boxing rave, Stanley ‘Edo Boy’ Eribo, has declared himself the best boxer in the country. Eribo, a professional lightweight…