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NBA, ICAN, others necessary in fight against Boko Haram – Osinbajo
*says judicial reforms needed Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has stressed the importance of the professional elite in the current…
Nigeria spent $2.1billion on rice import in 3 years – CBN governor
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday said the Federal Government spent 2.41 billion…
We questioned Toyin Saraki for six hours, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday interrogated Mrs Toyin Saraki, wife of the Senate President for about…
Man electrocuted by high tension wire in Kano
A resident of Gadun Albasa quarters in Kano, Musa Lalaji, 39, has been electrocuted by high tension wire at Kano…
Under Jonathan, billions of dollars stolen by pathologically corrupt public officials – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that during the immediate past administration led by former president, Goodluck Jonathan, billions…
Army rescues 30 abducted persons from Boko Haram in Borno
The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that it had rescued 30 persons forcefully abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists as…
3 PDP governors join Buhari on Cameroon visit
Three governors of Nigeria’s main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will join President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday as he leaves…
Buhari appoints new Niger Delta Amnesty coordinator
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for…
Patience Jonathan was not denied access to VIP’s lounge – FAAN says
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday said that it never denied Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of…
Buhari still on honeymoon, says Tinubu
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday asked Nigerians to give…
Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buahri on Tuesday asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Service Chiefs who were recently appointed in…
Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram from Buratai
For about the fourth time since February 2014, Boko Haram terrorists moved against Buratai, the home town of Chief of…
Gbajabiamila emerges House Majority Leader
Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives after he settled his dispute with the…
Saraki, Ekweremadu rubbish Senate Standing Rules, impose Akpabio
Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu openly rubbished the Senate Standing Rules to impose former governor of…
Senate passes vote of confidence on Saraki
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The red chamber of the national assembly has passed a vote of confidence of the senate president, Bukola…
Akpabio emerges Senate minority leader
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The upper chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly, the Senate resumed on Tuesday amidst tight security and surprised…
Semenitari resigned as GMD of Unity Bank for personal reasons
Contrary to reports making the rounds online for weeks that the Managing Director/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Henry James Semenitari…
Buhari to visit Cameroon for Boko Haram talks
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Cameroon on 29 July for talks with his counterpart President Paul Biya. The duo…
DIGITAL TV TALK: Why Booting, Account Verification Takes A While
SPONSORED It is the wish of every pay-TV subscriber to have signal on the screen immediately the decoder is switched…
Sepp Blatter deserves Nobel prize, says Vladimir Putin
Sepp Blatter deserves a Nobel prize for his stewardship of Fifa, Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired by the…
Mo’Cheddah releases official video for “Bad”
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop diva, Mo’Cheddah has released a stunning video for her latest single titled “Bad”. The new video, which…
British lord resigns after ‘taking drugs with prostitutes’
London (AFP) – A British politician resigned from the House of Lords Tuesday after a newspaper published footage of him…
Buhari to use science, technology to boost economy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja pledged that his administration would take concrete actions to correct the neglect of…
Why we gave Aregbesola Humanity Award – Voice of African Women
Taiwo Adelu A non-governmental organisation, NGO, Voice of African Women for Human Dignity has explained why the body gave Governor…
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Buharism: Nigeria’s revenue rises for second consecutive month
Nigeria’s gross government revenues rose for the second consecutive month in June to 485.95 billion naira ($2.44 billion), up 33…
Owing the Banks? Pay up or have your name published, says AMCON
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Monday asked loan defaulters to immediately square their accounts or it would…
Faction of Boko Haram approaches Buhari for peace talks
The federal government of Nigeria has been approached by a group that says it is a faction of the Islamist…
Cameroon to deploy 2,000 more troops after Boko Haram attacks
DOUALA, (Reuters) – Cameroon plans to send an additional 2,000 soldiers to its Far North region after three suicide bomb…
At least 16 killed in Boko Haram raids on Lake Chad villages
N’DJAMENA, (Reuters) – At least 13 suspected Boko Haram militants and three civilians were killed in separate attacks over the…
Police parade soldier, 9 others for robbery, kidnapping in Port Harcourt
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt An Army private, Elijah Owoh, who absconded from his duty post in Biu, Borno state was among…