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RSUST VC slams non-Rivers students protesting discriminatory tuition fees
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Following protests by non-Rivers State students in Rivers State University of Science and Technology, RSUST, Prof. Blessing…
DStv unveils Hoolee, first pop-up children’s channel
MultiChoice and Turner Broadcasting will make African television history this festive season when families all over the continent will be…
After 11 test positive, Bulgarian lifters banned from Rio 2016 Olympics
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board has banned Bulgaria from competing at Rio 2016 due to multiple positive doping…
Omatseye to host NANCE caretaker committee
Lukmon Akintola/Ile-Ife The Chairman, Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper, Mr. Sam Omatseye will host the caretaker committee of the…
NYSC appeals to Gov. Ayade for donation of ambulance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Cross River has appealed to Governor Ben Ayade to donate an ambulance bus…
Polls: APC’s Audu represents the ugly past of Kogi – Obanikoro
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has stated that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kogi state, Abubakar…
Gani Fawehinmi’s son suggests impeachment of Ajimobi, Southwest govs
Lukmon Akintola/Ile-Ife Barr. Mohammed Fawehinmi, the son of the late human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi believes that Governor Ajibola Ajimobi…
British Council to honour Soyinka, Joke Silva, other UK alumni
The British Council in Nigeria says plans are ongoing to organise an alumni event to honour Prof Wole Soyinka, Joke…
Kogi Polls: Don’t allow anybody intimidate you, Mbu tells police
The Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos, Mr Joseph Mbu, has advised police officers to remain bold and never allow anyone…
All you’ve wanted to know about #LOVEIS
A creative tsunami is coming to Lagos, Nigeria this November, and you want to be a part of it. It…
Manchok Community refutes energy firm’s environmental assessment report
Henry Ojelu Manchok community in Kaduna State has refuted claims by Quaint Global Energy Nigeria Ltd of conducting an environment…
Eighty hostages freed, 3 killed in Mali hotel siege
Eighty hostages have been freed so far as special forces enter the besieged hotel, according to the state broadcast station.…
I’m not among Bamako hostages, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, said he is not among the 170 hostages being held by suspected Islamist gunmen at…
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No money to pay Eaglets’ World Cup bonuses – NFF
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has come out to say that the football body is cash-strapped and won’t be…
As Kogi goes to the polls
The electorate in Kogi State, northcentral Nigeria, will go to the polls on Saturday, 21 November, to elect a new…
Edo 2016: Group warns against heating up the polity
Jethro Ibileke/Benin As the march towards the 2016 governorship election in Edo State continues to gather momentum, a pressure group,…
New Ebola case confirmed in Liberia – WHO
The World Health Organization on Friday confirmed that a new case of the deadly Ebola virus has surfaced in Liberia,…
Gunmen hold 170 hostage at Radisson Blu in Mali
Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital Bamako today, seizing 170 guests…
Come to Edo State, Speaker urges investors
Mr Victor Edoror, the Speaker of Edo House of Assembly (EDHA), on Thursday advised investors to take advantage of the…
FRSC cautions reckless drivers, flags off Ember months Campaign in Edo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has flagged off its 2015 ‘Ember’ Months Campaign in Edo tagged ”Operation Safety, Drive…
Lai Mohammed meets NOA boss, others
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Friday met with the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency…
Wema Bank gets approval to operate as national bank
Wema Bank on Thursday said it had been granted a national banking licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
N465.64bn supplementary budget passes second reading at House of Reps
The 2015 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N465.64 billion, submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, passed…
Nollywood star Kalu Ikeagwu becomes traffic instructor
Funsho Arogundade Dashing Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu has been signed on as presenter/anchor of ‘‘Traffic School’’, a television talk-show programme…
Birthday Wishes: Nigerians show love to Goodluck Jonathan at 58
Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, turned 58 on Friday and has been getting loads of birthday greetings on social media…
Kogi Poll: IGP orders partial restriction of movement
As part of measures aimed at ensuring a proper coordination of security operations and guarantee a hitch-free election, and credible…
Federation Cup Finals: Lagos plans ‘Day of Football Fiesta’
Taiwo Adelu Football fans will have exciting moments at the finals of 2015 Federation Cup which will take place on…
Job creation cardinal point of Buhari’s govt – Labour Minister
Creating jobs and repositioning the Ministry of Labour and Employment to meet the challenges of unemployment and maintaining industrial harmony…
More Mexicans left than came to US in past 5 years – Pew Center
More Mexicans returned home from the United States over the last five years than immigrated to the country, according to…
I’ll overcome fight with cancer, says Cruyff
Johan Cruyff is “convinced” he will come through his fight against lung cancer, the 68-year-old Dutch great said on Thursday.…