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Buhari’s US visit timely – Lagos lawmakers
Eromosele Ebhomele Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday said the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication
LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…
Why we’re in court against Dogara – APC Legislator
Eromosele Ebhomele A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Lagos State, Jide Jimoh, on Thursday told selected journalists that…
Activist wants Buhari to take over payment of Osun workers
Eromosele Ebhomele Human rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice, CHRSJ, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman,…
How I became Lagos Assembly Minority Leader – Bello
Eromosele Ebhomele The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus of the Lagos State House of Assembly recently named Hakeem Bello representing…
Mother of triplet among fake beggars arrested by Police in Abuja
You may wish to be careful when you are besieged by men and women soliciting for alms, especially when you…
Boko Haram planning to bomb my residence – Osinbajo
Nigeria Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been visiting camps of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the North east as well…
NUC disowns Maryam Abacha American University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are…
Force HQ warns corporate bodies against illegal police guards
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has warned corporate bodies against illegal use of its personnel as guards. Emmanuel…
Bayelsa Governorship: Coalition piles pressure on Sylva
A coalition of forces under the aegis of Niger Delta People’s Movement (NDPM) has urged the people of Bayelsa State…
Olorogun-Etti quits PDP, joins APC Elders’ Forum
All Progressives Congress (APC) elders in Lagos Island will on Friday, 24 July, 2015 welcome a founding member of the…
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Global oil tanker association orders Buhari, NNPC to lift ban on 113 oil tankers
LONDON, (Reuters) – A ban on 113 oil tankers by Nigerian state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) must…
DSS releases, Gordon Obua Jonathan’s ex-CSO
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday night allowed Mr. Gordon Obuah, Chief Security Officer to former President Goodluck…
UPDATE: Over 40 dead in Gombe blasts
(AFP) – More than 40 people were feared dead in Gombe city, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday after a series of…
US aiding Boko Haram, says Buhari
Washington (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned Washington on Wednesday that a US refusal to arm his troops because…
Liverpool complete £32.5m signing of Christian Benteke
Brendan Rodgers has finally captured his No1 summer transfer target after Christian Benteke completed his £32.5m transfer to Liverpool from…
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Messi lacks respect for standards, principles – Gabon Opposition Party
Gabon’s opposition party have accused Argentine star, Lionel Messi of showing a “lack of respect for standards and principles” after…
At least 29 dead in Gombe bomb blast
BAUCHI, (Reuters) – At least 29 people died and 60 were wounded in multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations…
I believe I will succeed, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that he believes he would succeed despite the daunting task ahead of him, noting…
Piers Morgan to Nicki Minaj: Shame on you
Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj once worked at a Red Lobster restaurant in the Bronx. She was fired for “discourtesy to…
Boko Haram resurgence deepens humanitarian crisis in Niger
Niger, (Reuters) – A wave of attacks by Islamist insurgents Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria and the islands of Lake…
Saraki blasts SaharaReporters
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has blasted online news outfit SarahaReporters and has urged Nigerians to disregard the platforms smear campaign…
SCAM: We are not recruiting, says BPP
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has advised the public to disregard the report on the social media that it…
Twin suicide attacks kill at least 13 in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – Two suicide bomb attacks killed at least 13 people in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, the president’s office…
How Lagos can make N30bn from Nollywood
Eromosele Ebhomele Though the issue of piracy took a major part of discussions between stakeholders in the Nollywood industry and…
Lagos Rail Project: Workers protest as CCECC sacks 500
Kazeem Ugbodaga Hundreds of staff and casual workers employed by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation, CCECC, for the…
Tiwa Savage, Hubby welcome baby boy
Funsho Arogundade Mavin Records’ pop diva Tiwa Savage has delivered a baby boy, PM NEWS gathered. The good news was…
I’m ready to play alongside Aguero, Sterling, Iheanacho says
Raheem Sterling quicksilver start as Manchester City’s record £49million signing inevitably stole the headlines in their victory over Roma in…
PZ Cussons profit crash after Boko Haram attacks, falling oil prices
The tumbling oil price, a weak currency and the threat of violence in Nigeria has hit profits at the maker…
Buhari markets Nigeria to American entrepreneurs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Washington urged American entrepreneurs to use the opportunities offered by the liberal trade and…