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Get ready for extradition proceedings, NDLEA tells Kashamu
The National Drug Law enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on May 24 told Buruji Kashamu to get prepared for extradition proceedings. In…
Walcott shines in Arsenal’s last game of season
Theo Walcott scored a first-half hat-trick as Arsenal ended the Premier League season, with great flourish. Walcott set the tone…
U-20 World Cup: FIFA, LOC to receive Nigeria delegation on Tuesday
A group consisting of officials of world football –governing body, FIFA and members of the local organizing committee of the…
Rosberg takes Monaco hat-trick after Mercedes gaffe
MONACO (Reuters) – Germany’s Nico Rosberg celebrated a surprise hat-trick of Monaco Grand Prix victories on Sunday after Mercedes blew…
Jonathan handing over a Nigeria in deep crisis – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Goodluck Jonathan is handing over a nation in deep crisis, even as…
Bode George denies involvement with Buruji Kashamu’ s arrest
Chief Bode George has described as a huge joke, the allegation that he was involved with the US inspired attempt…
FG approves N500m each for 4 new universities
The Federal Government has approved N500 million for each of the four Federal Colleges of Education upgraded to Universities of…
Kashamu’s attempted arrest: NGO calls for due process
A non-governmental organisation, One Child One Teacher Africa (OCOTA), has expressed concern about Saturday’s attempted arrest of Senator-elect Buruji Kashamu…
FG will tackle challenges in health sector, says Minister
The Federal Government says it is making proactive efforts to resolve challenges in the health sector. The Minister of Health,…
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Invest in the local league, football experts tell Dangote
Football lovers in the country have requested Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to buy into one of the local league…
AfDB invests N2.91trn in Nigeria, others agric sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said it has invested $14.78 billion (N2.91 trillion) in the agriculture sector of its Regional…
Fayose lifts curfew on Ado-Ekiti
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Sunday lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Ado-Ekiti on May 22, following a civil…
Kogi Crisis: Senator pleads with APC leadership to intervene
Senator Alex Kadiri, a leading member of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, has pleaded with leadership of the party…
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Energy crisis grounds economic activities, MTN warns of operational disruptions
Social and economic activities in Nigeria is gradually grinding to a halt as acute energy crisis is forcing many businesses…
Edo council chairman dies after protest for his removal
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Chairman of Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, Hassan Kadiri, has reportedly died from an…
Lawan’s Senate President ambition sealed with a hug
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Senators elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress on Saturday announced that Senator Ahmed Lawan representing Yobe…
Mourinho regrets saying there was a ‘campaign’ against Chelsea
LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho regrets using the word “campaign” to describe how he felt Chelsea were treated this season…
Suarez out of Barca’s final match
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has not recovered from a hamstring strain and will be rested for the…
Hamilton takes his first Monaco F1 pole
MONACO (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took the first Monaco Grand Prix pole position of his career…
Emir laments increase in immoral activities
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, has expressed concern over the increase in immoral activities in Bauchi. In a…
Group canvasses House of Reps Speakership for Dogara
A Bauchi–based Pressure Group, Advocate for Justice and Good Governance on Saturday declared its support for the candidature of Mr…
Rape: Lawyer counsel parents on girl-child grooming
A human right lawyer, Mrs Olusola Ogunleye, has appealed to parents to always pay attention to what their girl-child wear,…
Army kills scores of Boko Haram fighters, rescues 20 women, children
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday said scores of Boko Haram terrorists had died and 20 women and children had been…
Jonathan approves 2 new specialised universities
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two specialised universities, President Goodluck Jonathan has said.. Speaking at the 31st…
I am still in PDP, Gov Dickson tells rumour-mongers
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Saturday restated his commitment to remain loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) despite…
Senate Presidency: Saraki gets massive endorsement from colleagues
The ongoing bid for the Presidency of the Senate on Saturday took a different turn as All Progressives Congress senators-elect,…
I’ll leave N3.7bn in Katsina treasury, says Shema
Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State says he will be leaving, at least, N3.7 billion in the state’s treasury by…
UPDATE: Buruji Kashamu placed under house arrest
NDLEA operatives who stormed the Lekki home of Prince Buruji Kashamu, will wait till Monday, to know whether they could…
Dutch immigrant kids take to street demanding ‘white’ classmates
Amsterdam (AFP) – Faced with an increasingly segregated education system, Dutch immigrant children have taken to the streets of their…
Emails offer glimpse into Clinton’s personal life
Washington (AFP) – Only hours before Hillary Clinton was to face her biggest challenge and tragedy as US secretary of…