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Over 200 migrants feared drowned off Libya
Rome (AFP) – Over 200 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean were feared to have drowned Wednesday after…
Businesses will get level playing field – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will ensure that business environment in the country is transparent and fair. Osinbajo,…
Terrorism: Kenya police intensifies surveillance on social media
Kenya’s security agencies said they have intensified surveillance on social media in the fight against terrorism with specific focus on…
I’m not indebted to FCMB – Senator Uzodimma
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Reactions to the publications of list of debtors with non performing loans by Nigerian banks has continued with…
Buhari, OBJ & Emeka Offor By Mohammed Al-Bishak
No sooner had Premium Times published on Monday, August 3, 2015, the first part of its interview with erstwhile President…
Nigeria, England battle for Liverpool’s Jordan Ibe
Nigeria have made an attempt to convince Jordon Ibe to pledge his international future to them. The Liverpool winger is…
Okoyomon, ex-Mint Boss battles to get out of Kuje prison
Justice Valentine Ashi of the FCT High Court sitting in Apo on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 adjourned to August 12,…
Peterside hails clean-up of Ogoniland by Buhari, describes action as courageous
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Dr. Dakuku Peterside, All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the April election in Rivers State has commended…
CBN orders banks to stop accepting foreign currency deposits
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday formally asked banks to stop accepting foreign currency cash deposit from customers.…
Chadian security forces kill seven Boko Haram militants
N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – Chadian forces killed seven Boko Haram militants in a clash on Wednesday, a security source said, as…
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Oliseh to ring bell at Nigeria Stock Exchange
The Amaju Pinnick-led Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will record another first on Monday, August 17, when Super…
Cameroon repatriating 12,000 Nigerians
ya ABUJA (Reuters) – About 12,000 Nigerians are being repatriated over the next three to four days after seeking refuge…
Ex-Lagos lawmaker gives out buses, other items to mark birthday
Eromosele Ebhomele For the second time this year, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abdoulbaqı Ladı…
Hajj 2015: Lagos assures pilgrims of hitch-free exercise
The Lagos State Government has assured intending pilgrims in the state of a hitch-free holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina.…
Buhari orders action to address enormous debt in aviation sector
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja expressed concern over the enormous debt profile of Nigeria’s aviation sector, saying that his…
FRSC begins training of NUPENG workers on safety
Daniels Ekugo Following the recent recurrence of road traffic crashes across Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has met…
Military re-affirms commitment to annihilate Boko Haram
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Colonel Rabe Abubakar, has re-affirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces…
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Shake up in NNPC as new GMD sacks 8 executive directors, appoints new ones
Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the new Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Wednesday sacked all the eight…
Participation in NYSC scheme may be made optional – Director General
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Johnson Olawumi, told President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday that there were plans to…
Buhari did not spend N2.2bn on trip to USA – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed claims in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari spent a total of N2.2billion during his four-day…
Teenager in court for attempting to defile 2-year-old in toilet
A teenage boy, who allegedly attempted to rape a two-year-old girl in a toilet, was on Wednesday hauled up before…
Senate summons CBN Gov. over falling value of naira
After a brief debate, the Senate on Wednesday agreed to summon Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
I’ll make sure NYSC continues to drive national unity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the…
Buhari orders fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland
In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday…
Tanker kills policeman in Lagos
A Police Sergeant attached to the Taskforce for dismantling tanker traffic in Apapa area of Lagos was on Tuesday crushed…
Ndigbo group commends Buhari over appointment of NNPC GMD
A group representing the people of South East Nigeria, the Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN) has commended President Muhammadu…
Senate Rule: It’s still not late for Saraki to resign
Eromosele Ebhomele Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mufutau Egberongbe, has said Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki,…
EFCC docks banker for N27m fraud
Eromosele Ebhomele A banker, Bawa Momodu, is standing before Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Port…
Gov. Dickson, Alamieyeseigha not sent out of Bayelsa meeting- PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has denied media reports that the Bayelsa state Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson and Chief Diepreye…
Nigerian troops clear all planted explosives by Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army says troops in recovery operations have cleared all roads in the northeast of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),…