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Buhari appoints 18 permanent secretaries, redeploys 18
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the 18 Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service and has redeployed…
NPA agrees to settle outstanding wages of dockworkers
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said it would settle all the outstanding arrears of wages of tally clerks…
“No, Please”, Babangida turns down offer to be part of PDP Rebranding
Former Nigeria military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd) on Tuesday said he has retired from politics and will no longer…
I will not seek for political office again, says IBB
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has said that he would not seek any political post again in Nigeria. He made…
Multi-million naira property lost in Sarafoam fire
Kazeem Ugbodaga Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed after fire razed down Sarafoam factory in Kirikiri area of…
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Reps receive petition against CCT Chairman
The petition was presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Army, Rep. Shawulu Kwewum (Taraba-PDP) on behalf of Anti-Corruption Network,…
End of China’s one child policy to mean 3m more babies per year
Chinese Commission on Health and Family Planning said on Tuesday that the end of China’s one child policy could lead…
Mother of Sylva’s running mate regains freedom
Madam Ebifieghe Igiri, 105, mother of Wilberforce Igiri, running-mate to Timipre Sylva in the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa, has…
Ambode appoints new bosses for Security Trust Fund, Water Corporation
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of Mr Oye Hassan –Odukale as the new…
Aisha Buhari urges FG to pay N5,000 allowance to unemployed
The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has appealed to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), not to…
As Buhari Takes Nigeria Through The Straight And Narrow Way
Peter Claver Oparah Without doubt, Nigeria is currently walking on the straight and narrow way. It is being led on…
Diamond bank loses regional office over fraudulent transaction
Akin Kuponiyi Justice Atinuke Oluyemi of Lagos High Court, Ikeja, western Nigeria, has barred Diamond Bank Plc and Ablag Company…
Customs generates N747bn in revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday said it generated over N747 billion as revenue between and January and October,…
Football, News, Sports, World News
Ronaldo premieres his film in London
From soccer pitch to red carpet, FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, premiered his personal portrait film “Ronaldo”…
Senate scores Lagos high on utilisation of $400m World Bank loan
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Senate has scored the Lagos State Government high over the utilisation of the $400 million loan given…
Apapa Gridlock: Ambode begs FG to deploy Julius Berger to site
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently mobilize Julius…
Magodo Tragedy: Lagos moves against mudslide disaster
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has warned Lagos residents living in mudslide and flood-prone areas in the state to…
Obasanjo visits Buhari again
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo met behind closed-doors with President Muhammadu Buhari today In Abuja. Neither of the two leaders…
Siasia picks 26 for pre-Africa U-23 Cup of Nations training
Chief Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles, Samson Siasia, has selected 26 home-based professionals for the pre-Africa U-23 Cup of Nations…
Buhari sacks permanent secretaries
In what appears to be a shake up in Nigeria’s ministries, President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked some permanent secretaries ahead…
Wike warns new council bosses, inaugurates governing councils of schools
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he will not hesitate to sack the Caretaker Committee…
Lagos records 14,166 rape, domestic violence
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has revealed that it handled about 14,166 rape and domestic violence in the state…
N3.1bn fraud: Ex-Benue governor, Suswan arraigned, granted N100m bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday arraigned Gabriel Suswan, former Governor of Benue State in court over…
Glo boss, Adenuga proud of Eaglets’ exploits in World Cup
Sports philanthropist and chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr (GCON) has congratulated the Golden Eaglets, President Muhammadu Buhari and…
Swaziland Tie: Mikel, 12 others in Eagles camp, Martins arrives today
Taiwo Adelu Chelsea mifielder, John Mikel Obi and 12 others stars of the Super Eagles began training on Tuesday ahead…
Why we assisted Bayelsa govt in evacuating refuse – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa on Tuesday said that it embarked on evacuation of refuse heaps to compliment…
Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 3 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon
Two female suicide bombers, suspected of belonging to militant group Boko Haram have killed three Nigerians in a truck full…
Kebbi governor probes two traditional rulers for kidnapping, armed robbery
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has set up a seven-man committee to investigate allegation of criminal activities against two traditional…
Chelsea are Tiger Woods of football – Gullit
Former Chelsea coach, Ruud Gullit believes that Chelsea have become the Tiger Woods of football. Gullit, former Dutch international has…