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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),…
Delta LG chairman suspended over financial misconduct, insecurity
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state, Mr. Henry Baro, has been suspended indefinitely by…
Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro ranked 6th in Africa, 1st in Nigeria
The Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun state has been ranked best hospital in Nigeria by Ranking Web of World…
Buhari, NASS promise to find Chibok Girls – US Congresswoman
President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian lawmakers have promised to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the Chibok…
I-G urges court to dismiss suit that seeks to stop investigation into Senate forgery
A Federal High Court in Abuja has been urged to dismiss a suit by Senator Gilbert Nnaji (PDP-Enugu East), seeking…
NNPC: Can Kachikwu turn around the corrupt behemoth?
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In terms of its timeliness, the appointment of Dr. Ibe Emmanuel Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of…
Man beheads wife to get evil spirit out of her
A court in Arizona said on Tuesday that a man who admitted to decapitating his wife and her two dogs…
Vandalism, bunkering were major challenge of my tenure – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday identified bunkering and vandalism as the “most challenging problems” that confronted his eight-year tenure…
NNPC boss, Kachikwu assumes office
Newly-appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has assumed duty as the Chief…
Robber arraigned for stealing thanksgiving offering
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A suspected church robber, Ehiosun Junior, has been arraigned before an Egor Chief Magistrate Court, over alleged attempt…
Boko Haram: Cameroon deports over 3000 Nigerians
YAOUNDE, (AP) — Cameroon has expelled over 3,000 Nigerians as part of the fight against Nigeria’s Islamic extremists who have…
Lagos shuts 40 religious houses, industries
The Lagos State Government says it has shut over 40 religious houses, industries, club houses and others over gross pollution…
Nigeria’s military needs training, not arms – US Congressman
ABUJA, (AP) — The United States is ready to provide military training to help Nigeria’s battle against Islamic extremists, the…
Boko Haram kills 8, kidnaps 100 in Cameroon
YAOUNDE (Reuters) – At least eight people were killed and about 100 others were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants…
Civil Society group to set up task force on extra judicial killing
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Executive Director of Africa Network of Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), David Ugolor, has revealed plans by his…
Lagos Security Forces arrest 595 criminals, cultists and convicts 332
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Joint Security Forces have arrested 595 suspected criminals, cultists and street hawkers in the Lagos metropolis…
Osinbajo harps on capacity building, political stability in Africa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday identified human capital development, political stability and economic integration as central to the rapid…
Capital Oil adopts measures to curb illicit practices by marketers
The Managing Director, Capital Oil and Gas, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, on Tuesday said the company had adopted measures to curb…
Oyo/Osun Customs command declares N5.8bn revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun command, on Tuesday in Ibadan declared that it generated N5.8 billion as revenue between…
Senate confirms service chiefs
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of service chiefs recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The service chiefs, who…