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UniAbuja gets accreditation for medicine, engineering, others
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof. Michael Adikwu, said the institution had full accreditation to offer courses in agriculture,…
GOtv Boxing Night: Boxers talk tough
With just a few days to the third edition of the GOtv Boxing Night, billed for 26 July, at the…
Speak out against sexual, domestic violence – Ambode
…Says His Govt Will Stand Up For The Vulnerable In The Society Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday…
I’ll recover stolen oil money and prosecute culprits, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in the United States vowed that his administration would trace the accounts of individuals who stashed…
Boko Haram attack family house of Buratai, new army chief, kills 2
MAIDUGURI, (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants burned down houses, including the family home of Nigeria’s new army chief, in…
Prof. Mohammed Yahuza Bello emerges new BUK VC
Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Bayero University, Kano, BUK, northwest Nigeria on Tuesday got a new Vice Chancellor when Prof. Mohammed Yahuza Bello…
NANS rejects JAMB’s 180 cut-off mark, says it has been compromised
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest zone has rejected the new cut-off mark decided upon by the Joint…
Kidnappers to lose property in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Kidnappers in Rivers State will henceforth lose their properties to the state when convicted under the new…
Oronsaye: Judge to return case file over allegations of bias
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The trial of former Head of Service, HoS, to the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye, and his co-accused person, Osarenkhoe…
Court jails police corporal 6 years for manslaughter
Henry Ojelu A Lagos High court sitting in Ikeja today sentenced a Police Corporal, Abang Okon to six years imprisonment…
Corrupt persons behind “Rented Protest” – EFCC
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A rented crowd claiming to be representatives of civil society organizations under the aegis of Coalition of Civil…
Buhari lauds World Bank’s decision to use $2.1bn to rebuild Northeast
The World Bank has unfolded a package which would see it spending up to $2.1 billion in rebuilding the badly…
IGP promotes 3 officers killed in Damaturu checkpoint blast
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has approved post-humous promotion of the three officers that were killed when terrorists…
LAWMA MD, Oresanya quits
The managing director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Mr Oladimeji Oresanya, has resigned his appointment as the head of…
Sterling, Iheanacho, Hart shine in Man City’s win over Roma
A debut goal for Raheem Sterling, a finishing masterclass from Nigerian teenager, Kelechi Iheanacho and even a stunning strike from…
Buhari meets Kerry thanks US, technology over peaceful polls
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Washington met with the United States Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, where he…
PPMC sacks oil marketers
As part of measures to sanitize the fuel distribution and supply system and eliminate the queues at filling stations across…
I’m alive, hale and hearty, says Gordon Obua, Jonathan’s CSO
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua this afternoon told Nigerians and…
Kogi West: I didn’t issue any statement accusing A’ Court Justices – Dino Melaye
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Otunba Dino Melaye, has denounced publications alleging that he…
Obi takes over as acting DG of NIMASA
Barrister Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
Buhari urges Africa to unite against Ebola, pledges US$1m
To underscore the importance of Africa ridding the Continent of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and in the spirit of…
LAWMA encourages Lagosians to plant trees within their premises
The managing director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Mr. Ola Oresanya, has said that residents of the state would…
Nigeria team departs for Los Angeles Special Olympic Games
By Idowu Ogunleye The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games kicks off on 25 July 2015 in Los Angeles, California…
UNICAL alumni association wants alumnus as next VC
…promises new hostel accommodation, others By Kanjal Godshield The Alumni Association of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appealed to…
Edo state hunts for talent in reality show
Daniel Eromosele, Senior Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, said the State established a…
Nigeria tracking $150 billion loot, says Buhari
Nigeria is trying to track $150 billion in funds stolen in the past 10 years, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed in…
Why You May Not Be Reconnected When Your Subscription Is Renewed
SPONSORED It must have happened a few times, perhaps so many times, leaving you frustrated and red-eyed with rage.…
Boko Haram kills 23 in Cameroon attack
YAOUNDE, (AP) — Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed more than 20 people including multiple children in their latest attack…
PDP not a source of concern to anybody, says Oyegun
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has stated that the main opposition…
Senate under my watch was on the side of the people and truth – David Mark
The immediate past Senate President, David Mark on Monday, has stated that the Senate under his watch was on the…