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Boroh will facilitate payment of ex-militants’ fees – Ijaw leader
An Ijaw leader, Regent Youmor, on Monday said the appointment of retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh would facilitate the payment of…
Amaechi is a transformative leader, says El Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state and Chairman of the Committee of Friends who hosted Rotimi Amaechi to a reception…
Fayose quits jollying with Ekiti residents, goes tough on tax matters
Governor Ayodele Fayose seems to have swapped jollying with Ekiti residents at Palm Wine joints to going hard on them…
Amaechi brought passion, energy to APC, says Oyegun
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun has credited former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi…
Fuel subsidy rose from N300bn to N1.9trn under Jonathan, says Amaechi
Former governor or Rivers state, Rt Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has stated that under the government of Goodluck Jonathan the money…
Nigeria has poorest exclusive breast feeding in Africa – Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Linus Awute, says Nigeria has the poorest exclusive breastfeeding rate in Africa with…
Saraki promises robust legislation to end Boko Haram
Bukola Saraki, the Senate President on Monday said that the National Assembly would strive hard towards ending the Boko Haram…
DIGITAL TV TALK: ABC of Digital Migration
SPONSORED Digital migration. It is a safe bet your eyes have caught the phrase in newspapers, on the internet or…
Police confirm kidnap of 90-year-old grandmother in Delta
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 90-year-old grandmother, Madam Helen Ojeogwu, by gunmen. The command said…
Nigeria Customs seizes N28 million smuggled frozen poultry
Nigeria Customs Service has made seizures worth N28, 660,717 in the third week of its fight against smuggling of frozen…
Boko Haram releases barbaric video of insurgency
Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has released a barbaric video of its brutality in Nigeria, the stronghold of the sect. The…
New DHQ Spokesperson Col. Rabe resumes as Olukolade bows out
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Defence Headquarters has gotten a new Director of Information. He is Colonel Rabe Abubakar. Colonel Rabe Abubakar…
US to relax military assistance restrictions on Nigeria
United States congressman, Darrell Issa, has said that the US government would soon relax or completely lift the restriction on…
Family petitions Arase over death of son in police custody
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Members of Benson Obode family, who allegedly died while in custody of the police in Benin, have petitioned…
Buhari orders reduction of recurrent expenditure in 2016 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered the National Planning Commission (NPC) to review the framework for 2016 national budget, with…
Drama in court as Magistrate preaches forgiveness to Reverend
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The arraignment of three teenage boys at a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin on Monday caused a mild…
Ambode appoints 19 perm secs, retires 15
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of 19 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. In…
No, Nigeria is not the world’s biggest champagne consumer after France
Do Nigerians pop nearly as much bubbly as the French themselves? What started out as a forecast on new champagne…
Buhari appoints Usman as Provost of Federal College of Education, Oyo
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Kamoru Olayiwola Usman as Provost of the Federal College of Education…
Wike sacks provost, appoints new SA
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers state, southern Nigeria, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has ordered the provost of the Rivers…
We’ve stepped up efforts to recover stolen funds, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed Monday in Abuja that his administration has taken efforts to recover looted Nigerian funds a step…
Building an international business that funds itself from the outset
Consilia, founded in 2012, is an independent ICT consulting firm that carries no debt and which has been largely self-funded…
RCCG retires 20 senior pastors, ordains 9170 deacons
Femi Anjorin The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the retirement of 20 senior pastors who have attained the…
Benin pledges 800 troops to anti-Boko Haram force
Benin’s president has vowed to contribute 800 troops to a regional force intended to combat the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group…
Kaduna to disburse N2b interest-free loan – El-Rufa’i
Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna state on Sunday said the state had received a N2 billion soft loan for onward…
How Nigerian billionaires took over DJ Cuppy’s Lagos gig
Funsho Arogundade For those lucky enough to get invited to the blow-out bash and the opening of DJ Cuppy’s first-ever…
Tipper kills 2 pedestrians at Ota – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ota, Ogun, said that two pedestrians were killed by a tipper while crossing…
DPR shuts 23 private petroleum products depots
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has shut 23 private petroleum products depots across the country for selling Premium Motor…
Lagos to prosecute owners of stray animals
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is set to prosecute owners of stray animals within the state metropolis.…
Army captures Boko Haram Commander, rescues 178 captives in Bama axis
Sequel to the ongoing operations to clear Boko Haram Terrorists in its area of operations, the troops of 21 Brigade…