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NAFDAC destroysN500m counterfeit drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday destroyed counterfeit and unwholesome drugs worth N500 million…
Don’t disrupt the unity of Nigeria, Kukah tells politicians
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Friday, advised politicians to refrain from acts capable of…
Kashamu: US wanted man kicked Obasanjo out of PDP
*A news insight Make no mistake about it, President Goodluck Jonathan may have personal issues to grind with former leader…
Jonathan has improved life of Nigerians, says Odua Cooperative Alliance
The President of Odua Cooperative Alliance (OCA), Asiwaju Adetokumbo Osisanya, has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan has improved the life…
Jonathan promises first Co-operative University in Southwest
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday promised to set up the first Co-operative University in the country to be cited in…
Game On! Mayweather to fight Pacquiao on May 2
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will meet Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 in the mega-fight more than…
Naira hits N215 to dollar at BDC’s segment
The naira on Friday depreciated by N5 to the dollar as it traded N215 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs)…
Pirlo’s wonder strike lifts Juventus 10 points clear
Juventus warmed up for their Champions League last-16 clash against Borussia Dortmund next week with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over…
UN ‘strongly urges’ Nigeria not to postpone elections again
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly urged Nigeria on Friday to avoid another delay in holding elections and expressed concern over…
Security operatives foil attack on Calabar prisons
Security Operatives comprising the Army, Police, Prison Officers and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on Friday foiled an…
Chief of Naval Staff calls for cordial civilian-military relations
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Usman Jibrin, on Friday called on officers and ratings to maintain a cordial civilian-military…
Ireland plans gay marriage referendum on May 22
Ireland is planning to hold a historic referendum on lifting a ban on same-sex marriage on May 22, Irish Prime…
Lagos begins demolition of burnt Balogun Market
The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of the three buildings gutted by fire on Jan. 12 at…
Lagos INEC yet to recieve 400,000 PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Friday said about 400, 000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were…
Agric Minister, 4 other Africans for AfDB presidential race
Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Akinwumi Adesina, and Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Sufian Ahmed, are among the five candidates who have been shortlisted…
APC will be shocked on election day, says Obanikoro
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Minister of State for Defence has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state…
Okocha Elected Delta FA Chairman
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has been elected chairman of the Delta State Football Association. At the elections…
PDP will free Lagosians from oppression, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday in Lagos that victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming general…
Poll shift affects naira, stock exchange
The postponement of Nigeria’s general election has hit the country’s faltering economy, adding to existing pressures caused by the global…
Rodgers backs Balotelli over penalty storm
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on Friday backed striker Mario Balotelli over the penalty controversy which marred his side’s 1-0 Europa…
Reps to investigate use of Hiace buses for commercial transportation
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Land Transport to investigate the use of Hiace buses for…
At least 30 dead in Boko Haram raids near Chibok
At least 30 people were killed in Boko Haram raids on two villages in northeast Nigerian Borno state near the…
Disappointed Chelsea apologise to Paris Metro victim
Chelsea “apologised unreservedly” on Friday to the black Frenchman racially abused by some of their fans on the Paris Metro.…
Is Boko Haram changing media strategy for a wider conflict?
From grainy, amateurish footage and rambling, almost inaudible speeches to slick, expertly edited productions, Boko Haram’s media strategy has undergone…
Yoruba Council of Elders tell Jonathan they want good leadership
Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) have told President Goodluck Jonathan that all they want is good leadership in Nigeria, noting…
Kevin Garnett back to Minnesota, where it all began
Veteran Kevin Garnett is headed back to his first NBA home after waiving his no-trade clause with Brooklyn for a…
Card Reader: INEC to organise training for electoral officials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would use the opportunity offered by elections rescheduling to organise extensive hands-on…
Real reasons APC don’t want soldiers during election – Fani-Kayode
*says Ekiti audio tape leak not enough evidence evidence against use of soldiers The Presidential Campaign Organisation of PDP on…
APC playing politics with religion, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress of playing politics with religion after the party claimed…
#EkitiGate: Fayose, others did not attempt to rig elections – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, Director of Media and Publicity, Presidential Campaign Organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that Governor…