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Chief Imam of Jos dies at 82
Sheik Balarabe Dawud, the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, died on Sunday in Jos at a private hospital at…
APC holds two-day retreat for House of Reps members-elect
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold a two-day retreat for all its House of Reps Members-elect in Abuja on…
Somali military forces killed lawmaker my mistake – Govt
The government of Somalia on Sunday confirmed that military forces shot and killed a lawmaker and injured another on Saturday…
Inauguration: Police deploy 7,000 in Niger
The Niger Police Command on Sunday said that it deployed 7,000 personnel in Minna to ensure a hitch-free inauguration of…
Suswam begs civil servants for forgiveness
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue on Sunday pleaded with the civil expectations. Suswam made the plea at the inter-denominational valedictory…
Oritsejafor lauds Jonathan for conceding defeat to Buhari
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday in Abuja, thanked out-going President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding…
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Capital Oil ends oil marketers monopoly, set to dispatch 20,000 trucks
Capital Oil and Gas Ltd on Sunday commenced the loading of 13 million litres of petrol from its depot in…
We’re yet to elect Senate President, says APC Unity Forum
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Unity Forum has stated that the party’s senator-elect are yet to elect a Senate President,…
Emotional farewell for Drogba at Chelsea
Former Ivorian international, Didier Drogba played his last match for Chelsea in London today. Drogba who won the Premier League…
Fuel Scarcity: Airtel may pull the plugs
Telecommunication outfit, Airtel has issued a statement on the current diesel and petroleum product scarcity in Nigeria, noting that, the…
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…