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There are more Nigerian professionals in Europe than in Nigeria – EU
The European Union (EU) says there are more Nigerian professionals in Europe than there are in Nigeria, warning that the…
All set for Buhari’s inauguration
Nigerians are literally in the mood of ‘change’ with a new administration to be headed by General Muhammadu Buhari (retd)…
Oshiomhole to Okonjo-Iweala: Tell Nigerians how you mismanaged economy
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has urged Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance to tell Nigerians how she…
N19.2bn fraud: Court to rule on Sylva’s case June 8
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice A. Y. Mohammed, on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 adjourned the…
NASS removes controversial clauses in constitution amendment
The National Assembly has agreed to remove the controversial clauses in the amendments to the constitution under the Fourth Alteration…
Court bars army from harassing electricity workers
A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba, has restrained the Nigerian Army from harassing and preventing the Abuja Electricity…
Fashola to Parents: Shower children with love, care
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Wednesday urged parents to always fulfill their obligations to their children and shower…
167 trucks of petrol supplied to Abuja – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said on Wednesday that 167 trucks of petrol were supplied to Abuja on Tuesday…
EU asks member states to admit 40,000 asylum seekers
The EU blocs executive has proposed that the 40,000 asylum seekers in Italy and Greece should be taken in by…
Lagos cancels sanitation for inauguration ceremony
The Lagos State Government has cancelled restriction on human and vehicular movement for the May monthly sanitation exercise coming up…
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.…