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Bayelsa plans grand reception for Jonathan
The Bayelsa Government will organise a civic reception for President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Dan…
Again, Buhari restates he’ll work with any Senate President
Nigeria’s president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his willingness to work with any leader of the National Assembly that the process…
Nigeria to deport 5 Chinese multi-billion naira textile smugglers
The Chinese businessmen behind the massive illegal importation of textiles to Kano are to be deported from Nigeria. The fate…
Gov. Gaidam dissolves cabinet, sacks all political appointees
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe, on Wednesday, dissolved the state executive council after a marathon meeting and relieved all political…
Sevilla beats Dnipro to retain Europa League
Warsaw (AFP) – Sevilla became the first side to win the Europa League four times with a thrilling 3-2 victory…
Patience Jonathan hosts children to last party in office
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Wednesday in Abuja hosted Nigerian children to a party to mark this year’s…
Tony Blair resigns as Mideast peace envoy
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has submitted his resignation as Middle East peace envoy after eight years on the…
If Buhari probes me, he must probe past administrations, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said in Abuja on Wednesday that those calling for the probe of his administration should ensure that…
Govt pledges to pay marriage expenses of serving NYSC members
Kaiama Local Government Council of Kwara has pledged to finance the marriage of any serving female National Youth Service Corps…
Dana Crash: Families of victims demand full compensation
The families of the victims of 2012 Dana plane crash on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to ensure that victims’…
Skye Bank appoints four Executive Directors
The Board of Directors of Skye Bank Plc has announced the elevation and appointment of four new Executive Directors to…
Gov. Yero dissolves cabinet, seeks forgiveness
Governor Muktar Yero of Kaduna State on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council and terminated the appointment of all other…
Extra Time: Jonathan appoints five new VCs
With less than 36 hours to leave office, President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to approve new appointments. The latest was…
Boko Haram penetrated Northeast due to illiteracy – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday in Cotonou urged African nations to provide quality education to ensure peace and tolerance…
Presidential Inauguration: IG orders closure of roads around Eagle Square
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered the closure of all roads leading to the Eagle Square, Abuja,…
UEFA saddened by FIFA officials arrest
European football body UEFA on Wednesday expressed astonishment and sadness over the arrests of leading FIFA and other football officials…
El-Rufai appoints SSG, media aide
Ahead of his inauguration on Friday, Kaduna state governor-elect, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has appointed Malam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal as Secretary to…
Housekeeper arraigned for stealing N15m wrist watch, jewellery
A 28-year-old housekeeper, Hope Hazhi, was on Wednesday brought before a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing…
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Step down now, Transparency International tells Blatter
Sepp Blatter must resign as president of football’s ruling body FIFA, non-governmental corruption watchdog Transparency International said on Wednesday. Transparency…
Money began to miss in Federation Account after division of Governors Forum – Amaechi
Rivers Governor, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, on Wednesday urged incoming governors not to allow anybody to divide the Nigeria Governors Forum.…
Hajia Ciroma resigns as NIWA MD
The Managing Director of the National inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Hajia Inna Ciroma, on Wednesday tendered her resignation letter, with…
Union demands Sept. 2011 salaries from Ebonyi Govt
The Ebonyi Government has been called upon to pay the September 2011 salaries of local government workers in the State.…
List of indicted and arrested football officials
Nine current and former football officials have been indicted on corruption charges by the US Justice Department, just as world…
FIFA to go ahead with presidential election in spite of arrests
FIFA spokesman, Walter De-Gregorio, said at a news conference in Zurich on Wednesday that the body planned to go ahead…
Court adjourns Tinubu’s N150bn libel suit against AIT till June 30
An Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned a N150 billion libel suit filed by former Lagos State Governor,…
UN decries Boko Haram’s sexual abuse of captives
Ms Zainab Bangura, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on Wednesday decried reported rape and…
LeBron James stars as Cavs dump Hawks to reach NBA finals
Cleveland (AFP) – LeBron James advanced to his fifth straight NBA finals, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118-88 rout…
Jonathan condoles Obasanjo on death of sister
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commiserates with the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on the passing away of his…
Court stops NDLEA, Police, others from arresting, extraditing Kashamu
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday barred the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and 11…
Install more facilities at Katsina stadium, Keshi tells Govt
The Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, on Tuesday urged the Katsina State Government to complete the installation of facilities…