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Buhari Appoints SGF, Chief of Staff, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He is Engr. Babachir David Lawal. A…
Extra Joss rewards consumers
Tunde Ogundele Since the entry of energy drink, Extra Joss, into Nigeria market, Nigerians have been treated to different kinds…
Lagos residents protest killings by Naval officers
Eromosele Ebhomele About 200 residents of Majidun, a community in Ikorodu, Lagos, western Nigeria on Thursday protested to the Lagos…
Radio broadcaster shot dead
A radio broadcaster was shot dead on Thursday by an unidentified gunman in the southern Philippines, police said. The victim…
Diversifying Nigeria’s economy top on my agenda – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that Nigeria, under his leadership, will work more closely with other countries facing…
Lagos frozen fish seller docked for alleged N3.9m fraud
A frozen fish seller, 55-year-old Tawa Kollington, on Thursday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly…
At least 20 migrants found dead in truck on Austria highway
Vienna (AFP) – The bodies of between 20 and 50 migrants have been found in a truck on a highway…
Economist To FG: invest in agriculture
Prof Cletus Agu, Head, Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in Enugu State, has urged the Federal Government to…
In Video: Nigerians mark 500 days of Chibok Girls abduction
Women for Peace and Justice in a peaceful protest at Alausa today to mark over 500 days of Chibok girls…
Ambode condoles with El Rufai over father’s death
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday condoled with the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai over the passing…
500 Days: Nigerians mark Chibok girls abduction
Abuja (AFP) – Relatives of over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants marked, on Thursday, 500 days since…
Usain bolts past Gatlin to win 200m
Beijing (AFP) – Jamaican Usain Bolt outstripped American rival Justin Gatlin to win his fourth consecutive world 200m title on…
An attack against Fashola is an attack against me – Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that any scathing attack on former…
OLX, Mandilas partner to provide free vehicle valuation and diagnostic
Funsho Arogundade Nigeria’s leading online classified ads platform, OLX, recently announced its partnership with Mandilas, one of the leading players…
Pirates attack boat, abduct 2 monarchs, security escort
Unidentified gunmen suspected to be sea pirates on Wednesday, attacked two passenger boats and kidnapped three persons along the Ogbia…
Motorcycle rider arraigned for snatching handbag containing N800k
A 33-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Alfred Philip, was on Thursday charged in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for allegedly snatching…
PDP, INEC frustrating our case at Rivers Election Petition Tribunal – APC cries out
PDP, INEC frustrating our case at Rivers Election Petition Tribunal – APC cries out The All Progressives Congress (APC) has…
Ejigbo residents jubilate over road construction
Cyriacus Izuekwe The residents of Ejigbo, a suburb of Lagos State, western Nigeria, have hailed the determination of the state…
Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy performs, fetes people in Kenya, Tanzania
Funsho Arogundade Nigerian music producer, songwriter and disc jockey DJ Cuppy has moved on to Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es…
Accountant arrested for paying self salary arrears
Cyriacus Izuekwe A female accountant, Mrs Sola Amusu, has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ Court for paying herself…
Ambode, Security And Lagos Quest For 24/7 Economy
Tayo Ogunbiyi In most of the major cities of the world, socio-economic activities take place 24 hours round the clock.…
Kogi elections: No automatic endorsement for APC aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, said there would be no automatic endorsements for any candidate in its primaries…
Ogun police parade 27 suspects
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As part of its efforts to rid the state of crimes, the Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday…
Magistrate grants former legislator bail in forgery case
An Enugu East Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday granted bail to a former legislator accused of forgery. Uche Ekete, a former…
Los Angeles plans $4.1b budget for 2024 Olympics
Officials for the Los Angeles 2024 Olympic Games bid have revealed financial details in a 218-page proposal made public on…
Lagos shuts 2 Redeemed Churches, 20 other religious centres
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government shut down 22 religious houses, including two churches belonging to the Redeemed Christian Church…
Court rules in favour of HIV/AIDS positive prisoners
Botswana’s Court of Appeal has ruled that foreign prisoners should get Anti-Retroviral drugs (ARVs) after government appealed a High Court…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N511.8bn for July
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Anastasia Nwaobia, on Wednesday said N511.8 billion was shared among the federal,…
PDP inaugurates e-membership registration committee
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated a committee to conduct a nationwide biometric…
States’ bailout: Banks to release funds for salary arrears
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to provide financial accommodation to…