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Court strikes out suit seeking to stop Gbajabiamila from contesting
A federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital has struck out a suit seeking to stop Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila from…
You must deliver, Oshiomhole charges Edo Assembly
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state, Southern Nigeria, has charged the lawmakers of the 6th Edo State House…
FG to commence confiscation, destruction of Ogogoro, others
The Federal Government on Monday said it would immediately commence a nationwide confiscation and destruction of unregistered locally produced gin…
Okorocha inaugurates SSG, CPS, SSAs
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, on Monday, inaugurated the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sir Jude Ejiogu, and…
Police harass journalists at Edo Assembly, as PDP presents 3 for Minority Leader
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The inauguration of the 6th Assembly in Edo State on Monday was marred with harassment and intimidation of…
Police arrest 7 armed robbers in Sokoto
The Police Command in Sokoto State on Monday announced the arrest of seven armed robbery suspects terrorising communities in the…
Saraki will not defect from APC, says Aide
Bamikole Omishore, Special assistant on media and advocacy to Senator Bukola Saraki, has dismissed rumours that the former Kwara state…
N275m fraud: I was blackmailed, says Okiro
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mr Mike Okiro, on Monday reacted to the allegation that he defrauded the commission of…
El Rufai appoints 4 Special Assistants
Governor Nasiru el-Rufai of Kaduna State has appointed four Special Assistants on Monday. This was contained in a statement issued…
Arraign cult leaders, I-G tells police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed that the 11 leaders of suspected cult groups arrested in Edo in…
Ambode sets up committee to check causes of tanker fires
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday set up a committee to examine the immediate and remote causes of…
Lagos Police investigates N3.4m theft in Justice Ministry
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had commenced investigation into the alleged stealing of N3.4 million in…
PICTURES: Buhari stands tall amongst world leaders
On Monday, 8 June, President Muhammadu Buhari attended meeting of the G7 Summit in Munich, Germany. In attendance was United…
Ambode inaugurates 8th Lagos Assembly, lauds new Speaker
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday charged lawmakers in the 8th Assembly in the state to make laws…
GE bags 2 awards after Shell partnership
General Electric received two prestigious awards from Africa Investor (Ai) in recognition of the company’s significant contributions towards Africa’s infrastructure…
Liverpool agree deal to sign Danny Ings
Liverpool FC are delighted to announce that they have agreed personal terms with Danny Ings and, subject to a medical,…
Ayeyemi named new CEO of Ecobank
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Ade Ayeyemi as its new Group…
63,000 IDPs taking refuge in Plateau – SEMA
More than 63, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are taking refuge in various camps in Plateau, Alhaji Alhassan Barde, Executive…
Jigawa trains 650 health workers on neglected diseases
The Jigawa Ministry of Health on Monday said it has trained 650 community health workers on the management of Neglected…
Nigeria Betrays Boko Haram Victims
By Philip Obaji Jr. Officials are shutting down displaced person camps, forcing thousands of people back to ruined villages that…
Support my husband, Ajimobi’s wife urges Oyo women
Mrs Florence Ajimobi, the wife of Oyo State Governor, on Sunday advised women in the state to support his husband…
Elections must hold in August, Burundi opposition leader says
Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa said it was essential to have an elected government in place by Aug. 26, when…
Djokovic vows to solve French Open riddle
Paris (AFP) – Novak Djokovic saw his dreams of becoming just the eighth man to claim a career Grand Slam…
Hamilton praises team, dedicates win to his engineer
Montreal (AFP) – Two weeks after Mercedes’ pit-stop fiasco at the Monaco Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton on Sunday dedicated his…
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BBC outlines details of Jack Warner’s bribe transactions
A BBC investigation has seen evidence that details what happened to the $10m sent from Fifa to accounts controlled by…
We’ll back Buhari, Osinbajo with prayers – Kumuyi
Femi Adi/Kaduna General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has assured President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice…
PICTURES: Buhari’s elegance charms all in Bavaria, Germany
Shortly after arriving Germany on Sunday, 7 June 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari attended the reception hosted by the Minister-President of…
Kingmakers select new Deji of Akure
Kingmakers in Akure on Sunday selected Prince Aladetoyinbo Patrick of Osupa Ruling House as new Deji of Akure, 18 months…
National Assembly: APC appease aggrieved members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reaching out to all its members in the incoming 8th National Assembly who may…
Focus on developing Bauchi, Yuguda tells successor
Malam Isa Yuguda, the former governor of Bauchi State, has called on his successor, Gov. Mohammed Abubakar to focus attention…