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2.6mn children to get polio immunisation in Katsina
The Katsina State Government said an estimated 2.6 million children would be immunised against polio disease in the state. The…
Don’t interfere in National Assembly leadership, NANS tells APC
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to allow legislators to choose their…
Aregbesola: PDP seeking cheap publicity, says Aide
Semiu Okanlawon, media aide to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has described a statement by the Peoples Democratic Party…
Aisha Buhari consoles victims of Yola bomb blast
Wife of Nigeria’s president, Aisha Buhari, has consoled victims of Yola bomb blast, who are receiving treatment at the Specialist…
Sell your helicopter to pay workers salary, PDP tells Aregbesola
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state, to sell the helicopter purchased for security…
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Wawrinka beats Djokovic to win French Open
Paris (AFP) – Stan Wawrinka spectacularly shattered Novak Djokovic’s dream of a career Grand Slam on Sunday when he became…
Nigeria needs faithful men, says Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday urged Nigerians to be faithful, diligent and honest in all that they…
Invest in Adamawa, Atiku urges indigenes
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday called on wealthy indigenes of Adamawa to come and invest in the State.…
It’s time for serious business, El-Rufai tells in SSG, PPS, others
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday swore in the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Balarabe Lawal, adding…
Buhari lands G7 Summit with Fashola
President Muhammadu Buhari today left Abuja for Germany to attend the G-7 meeting, accompanied by a 20-person delegation including Babatunde…
Nigerians in S.Africa tell Buhari to tackle unemployment, insecurity
Some Nigerians resident in South Africa on Sunday urged the Federal Government to tackle insecurity, unemployment, epileptic power supply and…
Taraba governor’s wife pledges to empower citizens
Mrs Annah Ishaku, wife of Taraba governor, says she plans to establish a non-governmental organisation that will train people on…
Saudi strikes on Yemen army HQ kills 44
Over 44 soldiers were killed on Sunday in a series of airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition on the headquarters of…
Another fuel tanker falls in Lekki, Lagos
Another fuel tanker fell in Lagos Sunday morning, June 7 on Lekki-Epe expressway. This comes after two fuel tankers fell…
Bayero most influential monarch in Kano history
Alhaji Ado Kurawa, the former Director, Research and Documentation Unit, Ado Bayero Foundation, has described the late Emir of Kano,…
Borno suicide bomber kills 2, injures 4 in Borno
The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of two persons after a suspected female suicide bomber detonated an…
Demurrage: Court orders Nigerian coy to pay Swiss counterpart $12mn
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, has ordered a Nigerian limited liability company, Westcom Technologies…
Bayelsa 2016: Dickson’s kinsmen endorse re-election bid
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A socio-cultural group, under the aegis of Sagabama/Ekeremor Development Foundation, have thrown their weight behind the re-election…
Boko Haram: Buhari right to seek foreign help – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his shuttle diplomacy aimed at forging a stronger regional…
Students riot after Congo cancels leaked baccalaureate exams
BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) – Thousands of Congo Republic high school students rioted on Friday in three of the country’s biggest cities…
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Awoniyi brace sets up Nigeria vs Germany showdown
Nigeria have set up a mouth-watering last-16 meeting with Germany after beating Hungary 2-0 to leapfrog the Magyars into second…
Woods shoots 85 for worst round of career
Dublin (United States) (AFP) – Tiger Woods carded the worst round of his career Saturday, closing with a quadruple bogey…
Nigeria, India trade volume hits $16.36bn
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Ajjampur Ghanashyam, said on Saturday that the bilateral trade volume between India and…
Maku elected National Secretary of APGA
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Saturday elected Dr Okechukwu Oye as the National Chairman of the party during…
Senate: Why I boycotted APC primary election – Saraki
Senator Bukola Saraki, senator representing Kwara central constituency has explained why he boycotted the mock primary organised by the All…
Senate President: APC elects Lawan, Akume as Saraki boycotts
Senator Ahmed Lawan has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Senate Presidency. He emerged along…
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King of Europe: Barca beat Juventus 3-1 to win Champs League
Berlin (AFP) – Luis Suarez and Neymar scored second-half goals to give Barcelona a 3-1 Champions League final victory over…
Buhari, Osinbajo’s assets to be released after verification by CCB
President Muhammadu Buhari says in fulfilment of one of their campaign promises, his declared assets and those of Vice President…
NEMA to collaborate with Borno on IDPs’ welfare
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Saturday that it planned to collaborate with the Borno Government to enhance…
Buhari leaves for G7 Summit, as protests loom
President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving Nigeria on Sunday morning, to attend the G7 Summit that is scheduled to take…