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Happiness of Lagosians remains my priority – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the guiding principle of his administration since inception has always been…
Man jailed 14 years for defiling minor
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Wednesday sentenced 31-year-old Salisu Abdullahi to 14 years imprisonment, for defiling an…
MRA tasks media owners to ensure journalists safety
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA), an NGO for protecting and promoting press freedom, on Thursday called on media house owners…
Christmas: Abuja Parks ready to thrill fun seekers
Parks and recreation owners in Abuja have geared up preparation ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebration to make…
Nollywood queen set to establish women foundation
Miss Rejoice Chidinma-Akandu, newly crowned Queen of Nollywood 2016, says she has concluded plans to establish a foundation to assist…
Nokia sues Apple for infringing patents
Since agreeing a license covering some patents from the Nokia Technologies portfolio in 2011, Apple has declined subsequent offers made…
Ladies now attend grooms’ party- FCT residents react
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday said that the support and change in gender roles worldwide…
Nigerians condemn celebration of Ibori’s release
Some Nigerians on Thursday expressed displeasure with the celebration of the release of James Ibori, a former Delta Governor, from…
Peterside laughs off Wike’s panel of enquiry
The Rivers governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections, Dr Dakuku Peterside has laughed…
Nigerian Army rescues 1,880 from Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army says it has rescued an additional 1,880 women and children from Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa…
El-Rufai bares teeth, imposes curfew on 3 local councils
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday imposed a 24-hour curfew on three local government areas to protect lives…
Gunmen abduct woman Customs officer in Lagos
Two gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Tuesday night abducted Mrs Comfort Alaba, a staff of the Nigeria Customs Service…
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Pictures: Ibori released from UK prison
Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has been released from UK jail where he was sentenced for…
RRS nabs 5 traffic robbers
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five traffic robbery suspects…
Ambode’s excellent stewardship in Lagos
When he was barely a few weeks in office, the world renowned Economist wrote a scathing criticism against his competence…
NAFDAC mops up imported fruit juices as Dec. 31 deadline approaches
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) says it has commenced mop up of the banned foreign fruit…
Photos: Ambode, Bagudu launch Lake Rice
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterpart from Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday official launched the long awaited…
Yuletide: Major blue chips record price drop on NSE
Major blue chips on Wednesday on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded price losses due to sell pressure, as preparations…
I can’t continue being a punching bag, divorce-seeking woman tells court
A 35-year-old businesswoman, Adenike Bale, who accused her husband of beating her incessantly, on Wednesday, asked an Agege Customary Court…
Late arrival of electoral materials hamper council elections in Abia
The Local Government elections in Abia State were held on Wednesday amidst late dispatch of electoral materials from the Registration…
FG declares Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 2 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday Dec. 27 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and…
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Breaking: Expose corruption and get rich, says FG
The Federal Government has approved payment of not more than five per cent of the recovered loot to any successful…
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FG releases postings for 47 career ambassadors
The Federal Government on Wednesday released the postings of the 47 career ambassadors recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The…
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Breaking: Ambode, Bagudu officially launch Lake Rice
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterpart from Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday official launched the long awaited…
Teen docked over alleged rape
Toheed Akinleye,19, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s’ Court, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused,…
Recession: Nigerians turn to football betting for survival
Many adults and students in Ilorin have resorted to football betting as a way of surviving the current economic recession…
Court arraigns teenager for fingering minor
An 18-year-old boy, Kossy Nsofor, who allegedly fingered a minor, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The…
Christmas: Police caution Niger residents against accepting gifts
The Commissioner of Police in Niger, Mr Muazu Zubairu, on Wednesday cautioned residents of the state against accepting wrapped gifts…
Cross River first lady partners with fashion designers
Mrs Linda Ayade, wife of Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, has offered to provide a platform for fashion designers…
Coca Cola buys African bottling for $3.15bn
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its majority stake in Africa’s largest Coke bottler to the Coca Cola Company for…