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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…
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…