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Soyinka resigns from Centre for Black Culture
Professor Wole Soyinka has resigned from Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU) in Osogbo, Osun State, western Nigeria.…
Four Nigerian journalists scoop CNN/Multichoice Award in Kenya
Seun Bisuga/Nairobi Two journalists from Punch Newspaper, one from Tribune Newspaper and another from online news platform, PremiumTimes News scooped…
Buhari’s aide, NGE, others laud Fashola’s Media Adviser at 50
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on Saturday lauded Mr Hakeem Bello, the former Senior Special Adviser on Media to…
Navy warns personnel against rights abuse
The Nigerian Navy has warned its personnel against abusing the rights of civilians in order to maintain the existing civil-military…
COAS warns officers against fraternising with politicians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Turkur Buratai, in Lagos on Saturday warned officers and men of the Nigerian Army…
Doctors seek better treatment for psychiatric patients
Psychiatrists have identified stigma, shame, discrimination and lack of access to care as factors militating against successful treatment of patients…
Fuel scarcity hits Osun
An acute fuel scarcity has hit Osun, crippling business activities in the state in the past few days. Attendants at…
Governors Forum mourns Gov. Umahi`s Mother
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has described as painful, the death of the mother of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi,…
Recruitment: NIS warns public against fraudsters
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public to beware of activities of fraudsters. This is contained…
36,269 pilgrims return to Nigeria
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday said it had so far transported 36,269 pilgrims from Mecca, Saudi…
285m people blind worldwide, says ophthalmologist
A Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Abiola Oyeleye, on Saturday said there were at least 285 million blind and severely vision impaired…
CBN to assist flood victims in Kebbi
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Saturday said that it would provide assistance to farmers in Kebbi affected by…
Ban seeks end to death penalty
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has urged member states and individuals to join the UN in its advocacy for an end…
UCTH closes emergency ward after decontamination
The Management of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has temporarily closed its Accident and Emergency (A&E) ward after decontaminating…
Military in massive hunt for vandals, criminals
Kazeem Ugbodaga There is heavy presence of Nigerian military personnel in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, western Nigeria, as they…
Banker steals employer’s N79m
Paul Iyoghojie A senior staff with the United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA, Anslem Ekenna, 36,has been arrested by the…
Basketmouth, Trevor Noah, Jeff Ross, for Comedy Central Festival
Funsho Arogundade Nigerian comedy superstar Basketmouth is set to appear at the first ever Comedy Central International Comedy Festival holding…
Sales boy recruits friend to steal employer’s fabrics
Paul Iyoghojie A sales boy identified as Yahu, now on the run, has allegedly recruited his friend, Nuru Issa, 20…
Shell asks shippers exporting Nigerian oil to sign guarantee letter
Reuters – Royal Dutch Shell has asked ship owners exporting its Nigerian oil to sign a “letter of comfort” (LoC)…
Please pray for me, Diezani asks Nigerians
The family of the former oil minister is asking Nigerians to pray for her as she fights cancer and British…
N18.3bn Scam: Judge fixes Nov 4 for hearing against Teidi, ex-Pension Director, others
Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed November 4, 2015 for definite hearing, in a 21-count…
Wike orders prosecution of Amaechi, three others
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Less than 72 hours after Justice George Omeriji probe panel set up by Governor Nyesom Wike submitted…
NDLEA nabs Brazil-bound passenger with $34,000
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a passenger for attempting to smuggle out 23 wraps containing 34,000…
Nigeria needs 17-20m housing units
Mr Gimba Kumo, Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), said 17 to 20 million housing units were needed…
Hollywood film, The Walk, hits Nigerian cinemas
Funsho Arogundade A tightrope drama would be playing out in a new Hollywood film, “The Walk”, which hit the Nigerian…
Tribunal Judgment: Kashamu heads to Appeal Court
Kazeem Ugbodaga Suspected drug baron, Buruji Kashamu is heading to the Appeal Court to challenge the nullification of his election…
Wonder Banker jailed 8 years for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of Balogun Olaitan and his company, Disok International Limited,…
N18.3bn Pension Scam: Judge fixes Nov 4 for hearing against ex-Pension boss
Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed November 4, 2015 for definite hearing, in a 21-count…
Lagos LG reverses sack of council workers
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Executive Secretary, Apapa/Iganmu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Mrs Olufunmilayo Mohammed has reversed the decision to retrench…
Tribunal upholds Gbajabiamila’s election
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ikeja on Friday upheld the victory of the Majority Leader of the…