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Senator Pwajok died of liver cancer, says Jang
Senator Gyang Pwajok, the PDP governorship candidate in Plateau State, who died Wednesday in India, succumbed to liver cancer. His…
Amaechi’s Confirmation: Peterside lauds senators, describes them as patriots
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State in the April election has commended…
Lagos: 13 cultists remanded for murder, dumping of bodies
Thirteen suspected cultists, who allegedly murdered two men before dumping their bodies in a river, were on Thursday in Lagos…
Police arraign 3 teenagers for gang raping girl, 13
Three teenagers, Elijah Adebowale, Suleiman Balogun and Shefiu Adam, were on Thursday charged before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in…
NITEL is back, set to deploy 4G network
Natcom Development and Investment Ltd (Ntel), on Thursday, said it would deploy 4 Generation (4G) network to show its relevance…
FIFA presidency: NFF failed to back Odegbami —Amiesimaka
Lack of support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is responsible Segun Odegbami’s failure to meet the requirements for the…
Electronic voting inevitable in Nigeria, says INEC Chairman
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says electronic means of voting was inevitable in Nigeria.…
Okebukola rates curriculum, teacher training method in Nigeria low
Prof. Peter Okebukola, a former Executive Secretary National Universities Commission (NUC), says the education curriculum and method of training teachers…
I’m deeply concerned about traffic gridlock, robberies, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday released the policy direction of his administration for the next three and half…
Why Buhari will not devalue the naira – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that devaluation of the naira is not an appropriate option in the…
In India, Buhari proffers solution to Africa’s problem
On Thursday, Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari in faraway New Delhi declared that Nigeria and other African countries must work harder…
Ending HIV/AIDS: UNICEF selects Kaduna to implement Buhari’s Vision 2020
Femi Adi/Kaduna United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF on Thursday in Kaduna said it has selected Kaduna State as one of…
U-17 World Cup: Glo charges Eaglets to keep the flag flying
The Golden Eaglets have been commended for qualifying for the quarter finals of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup in…
Senate confirms Amaechi as PDP senators walkout
Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday overcame stiff opposition from senators elected on the platform of opposition Peoples Democratic Party,…
Oliseh calls Martins, Mikel, 21 others for World Cup qualifiers
Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players, including USA–based Obafemi Martins and six home–based professionals, for the Super Eagles’…
Senate in rowdy session over Amaechi’s confirmation
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday was thrown into a rowdy session over the confirmation of former governor of Rivers State,…
Wrestlers to honour Senator Tinubu with tourney
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (NWF) has concluded plans to honour Chief (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu with an nternational championship…
Ex-Eagle, Okoku receives Rotary Club Merit Award
Taiwo Adelu The Rotary club of Lagos Mainland has awarded former player of Nigeria’s Green Eagles and founder of the…
Importers boycott Intels facilities
The management of Integrated Logistics Limited (INTELS) is currently grappling with massive boycott of its facilities by Nigerian importers and…
Cabinet Retreat: Ambode sets key agenda for his administration
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says in the next three and half years, his administration will vigorously pursue…
Navy changes tactics against oil thieves, pirates
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had adopted a new training regime that would improve troops’ proficiency in internal…
FIFA Presidency: Balogun blames Adamu for Odegbami’s failure
A renowned sports commentator, Tayo Balogun, on Thursday supported Segun Odegbami’s claim that former FIFA Executive member, Dr Amos Adamu,…
Senate confirms Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman
The senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman and successor of…
China to abolish one-child policy
The Chinese government said it would abolish its one-child policy for a couple, a report said on Thursday. The decision…
Man with human head lands in court
The police on Thursday arraigned a 75-year-old, James Adeniran, and three others in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged…
Shareholders engage Okocha, wife in legal battle
AKIN KUPONIYI In a renewed legal battle to enforce the judgement of a federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest…
China signs $9.7bn deal for 100 Airbus A320s
China signed a contract to buy 100 A320 aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus, a spokesman for the firm told AFP,…
A Weekend With Kongi by Wale Okediran
“Trespassing Vehicles will be shot and eaten” was the grim sign that welcomed us to Wole Soyinka’s residence in Abeokuta.…
African Union to honour Tinubu at AFRIMA 2015
Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to be specially honoured with the prestigious award as “Pillar of Art and Culture in…
5 arrested over illegal dredging
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested five person for…