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Nigeria’s friendly against Rwanda’s postponed
A friendly game between Nigeria and National Rwandan U-23 teams that was scheduled for Saturday in Kigali has been postponed.…
Ebonyi CJ frees 31 inmates from Abakaliki, Afikpo prisons
The Chief Judge of Ebonyi, Justice Alloy Nwankwo, on Friday in freed 31 inmates of Abakaliki and Afikpo prisons during…
Ex-DG of SEC, Arunma Oteh, appointed World Bank VP, Treasurer
Eromosele Ebhomele The former Director-General of the Nigerian Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, Ms. Arunma Oteh, has been appointed Vice…
Man granted N50,000 bail over theft of N265 cigarettes
A Judge at the Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, on Friday granted bail to…
Blame reckless Nigerian army not Leahy law, US Senator tells Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari’s criticism of the Leahy law in the United States which impedes the sale of sophisticated arms to…
NLC to Governors: Pay up or prepare for protests
Factional Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leader Joe Ajaero on Friday advised state governors owing workers to pay their salaries to…
APC resolving its crisis gradually, says Oyegun
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the crisis plaguing the party…
11 generals retire from Nigerian Army
Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps in Lagos State were on Friday pulled out of service. NAN reports…
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a predicted but controversial third consecutive term in office, according to official election results…
Prosecute TB Joshua’s SCOAN, we are behind you, ANC tells Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga The leadership of the Africa National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party has backed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over…
US condemns Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram suicide attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria as “horrific and…
All parties should embrace South Sudan peace agreements – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Friday in Abuja that Nigeria will continue to work in close collaboration with the African Union…
Mourinho insists I remain at Chelsea, says Mikel
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel says he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge. The 28-year old Nigerian, the Blues’…
Ghana, Nigeria rekindle rivalry at GOtv Boxing Night
The fierce sports rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will again be on view at the Indoor Sports Hall of the…
I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve rises to $30bn
LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose $30.69 billion by July 22, up 5.6 per cent from $29.03 billion…
Seyi Shay to headline Lagos Charity Event
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop star and MAMAs 2015 nominee Seyi Shay has been announced as one of the headliners for Konamii…
South African Police beat Nigerian to Death
The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, decried the killing of a Nigerian in Hillbrow,…
Obama departs for Kenya, his roots
President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father’s homeland as United States president, kicking…
Iyanya, Kiss Daniel, Temi Dollface Set For Fayrouz L’Original Grand Finale
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop stars Iyanya and Kiss Daniel alongside soul singer Temi Dollface is set to deliver amazing performances at…
3,000 ghost police pensioners uncovered
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has discovered 3,000 ghost pensioners in the police pension scheme, the Director-General, Nellie Mayshak,…
‘I love Latinos,’ says Donald Trump at US-Mexico border
New York (AFP) – Donald Trump toured the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday to condemn illegal immigration, declare his love for…
UPDATE: Gombe blasts death toll rises to 37
ABUJA, (Reuters) – The death toll from multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations in the northern Nigerian city of…
3 dead, 7 injured in Louisiana theater shooting
Chicago (AFP) – A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in the US state of Louisiana, fatally shooting two…
PPMC yet to access Arepo pipeline explosion line
The Manager, Corporate Affairs, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), Nasir Imodagbe says officials of the company are yet to…
We lose N20bn annually to ban of frozen poultry products – Traders
The Ijora frozen food traders on Thursday said that their members cumulatively lose about N20 billion annually following the Federal…
Edo Election Tribunal issues Bench Warrant on WAEC
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal Thursday issued a bench warrant on the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC),…
Appointments: APC chieftain assures Igbos
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Osita Okechukwu, on Thursday assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would not…
Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh
Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…
Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…