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Pitiful PDP could not have won Borno Central bye-election – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as outlandish and irrational the claim by the PDP that it was robbed…
INEC to distribute PVCs in Kogi, Bayelsa from Nov. 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would commence the distribution of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to eligible voters…
Six Months Arrears: Edo pensioners protest in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Hundreds of local government pensioners in Edo state on Tuesday took to the streets of Benin City, to…
Nigeria faces stiff challenge to boost agriculture sector
By Alexis Akwagyiram The pothole-ridden roads that connect Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, with Adeniyi Bunmi’s leafy farm in southwestern…
Emissions Scandal: CPC gives Volkswagen 7-Day ultimatum
The Consumer Protection Council, CPC, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Volkswagen Nigeria to provide information on the status of…
Activision Blizzard acquires Candy Crush for $5.9bn
US computer game company Activision Blizzard, which produces World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, is buying King Digital Entertainment,…
Contempt: Financial Reporting Council boss knows fate Thursday
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos will on November 5, 2015 determine whether to invite the Chief Executive Officer…
N2bn Fraud: Oronsaye’s trial adjourned to Nov 25
Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of a former Head of Service, HoS,…
Saraki presents list of confirmed ministerial nominees to Buhari
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has presented the list of confirmed ministerial nominees to President Muhammadu Buhari today. The first batch…
Delta to hold Education Summit
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt After months of studying the level of decay in the educational sector of the state, the Delta…
Nigerian Ebola survivor gives birth to baby girl
A Nigerian doctor who was infected with Ebola virus and survived has given birth to a baby girl in California.…
John Terry takes on Robbie Savage, says Mourinho will remain at Chelsea
John Terry, 34, has said Mourinho will be in charge at Chelsea “for the rest of the season and long…
2 escape death as storey building collapses in Badagry
Kazeem Ugbodaga Two persons escaped death when a storey building under construction collapsed in Badagry area of Lagos, southwest Nigeria,…
Nigeria’s Falcons draw bye as CAF releases 2016 AWC qualifying fixtures
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and other four teams have been drawn bye as Confederation of African Football, CAF, released the fixtures…
Ouattara’s reelection is victory for unity, stability says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night called President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire to congratulate him again on his election…
4 month-old baby remanded in prison with mom over assault
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 4-month old breast feeding baby, Akachi Keneth, is cooling his heels at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison pending…
Ex-NSA Dasuki gets three-week medical leave
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday asked the Federal Government and the Department of State Security Services,…
MTN asks for ‘leniency’ on $5.2b Nigeria fine – Source
South Africa’s MTN has written to authorities in Nigeria asking for “leniency” and requesting a review of a $5.2 billion…
I will rather dance than beg, says Crazy Legs
Funsho Arogundade He is a regular at celebrity hangout, O’jez inside the National Stadium premises, Surulere, Lagos where he entertains…
Edo Police Command gets new spokesman
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A new Public Relations Officer has been appointed for the Edo State Police Command. He is Stanley Osifo,…
Take loan to pay workers salaries, NLC tells media houses
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday urged media organisations that could not pay the salaries of its workers to…
Pillar of Sports plans insurance scheme for sports journalists
Taiwo Adelu The Pillar of Sports in Nigeria, Chief Donatus Ejidike Agu, has again extended his magnanimous hands to the…
9 vehicles involved in multiple crash on Abuja Airport Road
No fewer than nine vehicles were involved in a multiple road accident a few metres away from the Military Cemetary…
Abia Governorship Election Tribunal upholds Ikpeazu’s election
The Abia Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, on Tuesday upheld the declaration of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as governor…
Tribunal upholds Ikpeazu’s election
The Abia Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, on Tuesday upheld the declaration of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as governor…
U-17 World Cup: Mexico’ll be ready for Nigeria, says coach
Taiwo Adelu Chief Coach of Mexico, Mario Arteaga, has boasted that though the Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have shown to be…
Crude oil rises but glut keeps lid on gains
Oil rises on Tuesday but pressured by a glut in supply and worries about a fragile demand outlook. Brent crude…
MTN renews operating spectrum, licence with $94.2m
South Africa’s MTN on Tuesday said the Nigerian regulator had renewed its operations and licence up to 2021 at a…
U-17 World Cup: We’re ready for Nigeria, Mexico coach
Taiwo Adelu Chief Coach of Mexico, Mario Arteaga, has boasted that though the Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have shown to be…
Amnesty to collaborate with Niger-Delta agencies on job creation
Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd.), Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), on Tuesday said the organisation was collaborating with Niger Delta agencies…