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Unions to shut down Arik Air operations indefinitely, over 7-month salary arrears
The unions in the aviation sector have directed the commencement of a joint strike at Arik Air, with effect from…
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Killing of Russian ambassador to Turkey in pictures
Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Ankara, was killed on Monday by a gunman while attending an art exhibition in…
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Breaking: 9 killed as suicide truck hits German Christmas market
A truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital Berlin on Monday evening, killing nine people and…
AU backs ECOWAS’ decision on The Gambia
The Chairman of the African Union (AU), Mr Idriss Deby, on Monday expressed full support for the decisions adopted by…
Israeli billionaire arrested over corruption
Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz has been arrested on suspicion of corruption, police said on Monday. The diamond billionaire has been…
Assailants kidnap, kill Ekiti Police command’s paymaster
Idowu Taiwo, Superintendent of Police attached to Ekiti State Police Command, has been murdered by unknown persons. The deceased was…
Lagos pays N21.929b to 5,025 retirees in one year
The Lagos State Government says it has paid N21.929 billion to 5,025 retirees as part of their accrued pension rights…
Gov Amosun to resuscitate Gateway Hotel, Ota
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Monday reiterated his commitment to resuscitate the Gateway Hotel in Ota, Ogun. Amosun disclosed…
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Breaking: Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara, Turkey
Shouting “Don’t forget Aleppo! Don’t forget Syria!” a Turkish policeman in a suit and tie fatally shot Russia’s ambassador to…
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Why every Nigerian must know about MMM (1)
At about the same time our church, the Embassy of God, that used to be called in the 90’s the…
Truck drivers block Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway
Protesting truck drivers have blocked the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highways since the early hours of Monday. The drivers were protesting the N10,000…
2 Unilorin dons appointed vice chancellors
Two professors from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) have been appointed vice-chancellors of two new private universities. They are Prof.…
Kebbi pensioners demand payment of N4.8bn arrears
The Retired Officers Welfare Association in Kebbi, on Monday demanded for release of N4.8 billion for the full payment of…
Kano community commend resident doctors
The Dawakin Tofa community in Kano State have commended the state chapter of Resident Doctors Association for providing free healthcare…
Gov Lalong declares war against Goskolo
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday declared war against “Gosokolo”, an illicit locally brewed alcoholic substance, in the state.…
IMF chief awaits verdict in negligence trial
Christine Lagarde Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was on Monday awaiting the verdict in a trial over an…
Christmas: Parents scramble for second hand clothes
With the cost of living skyrocketing each day in Nigeria due to the economic recession, some parents in Yenagoa, the…
Man nabbed for enticing married woman
The police in Kano on Monday arraigned Kabiru Iliyasu in a Magistrates’ Court for enticing a married woman. Iliyasu, 40,…
Police confirm deaths of 2 female suicide bombers in Borno
The Borno Police Command has confirmed the death of two female suicide bombers, who blew themselves up in an attempt…
Court strikes out Lekki Gardens MD’s motion for bail variation
An Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate Court on Monday struck out a motion filed by the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, Mr.…
Caritas bags Best for Reputation Management at ACE 2016 Awards
Caritas Communications, Africa’s pioneer energy, oil and gas specialist reputation consultancy has emerged the best Reputation Management Consulting firm at…
Southwest will punish Buhari in 2019 – Fasehun
Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr Frederick Fasehun, has described the marginalization of the Yorubas in President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
Breaking: Fifa fines England, others £80,000 for displaying poppies
Fifa has fined all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. England and Scotland…
Lagos creates website to verify authenticity of number plates issued by MVAA
The Lagos State Government says it has created a website – www.lsmvaapvs.org, through which motorists and law enforcement agencies could…
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Truck drivers block Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway to protest N10,000 tax
Protesting truck drivers have blocked the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highways since the early hours of Monday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Lagos generates N287b IGR in 2016
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday disclosed that the state government, despite economic recession generated N287 billion as…
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El-Rufai loses control in Southern Kaduna as 24-hour curfew is imposed
The Jema’a Local Government of Kaduna State on Monday imposed 24-hour curfew on Kafanchan and its environs to forestall breakdown…
Youths protest killings in Kaduna state
Against the backdrop of incessant killings in the southern part of Kaduna state, youths in the area have staged a…
Muslim woman donates rice to over 50 Christian widows for Christmas
Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani has donated some bags of rice and other food stuff to over 50 Christian widows and their…
Jigawa Govt constructs 6 junior secondary schools
The Jigawa Government says it has constructed six additional junior secondary schools in Buji Local Government Area. Malam Murtala Aliyu,…