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Kebbi Govt urges farmers to repay agric loans
The Kebbi State Government has called on the farmers who benefited from the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ agricultural loan programme to…
Between the Holy Spirit and Google
In this days when everything has gone ‘E’, Google appears to be getting more attention than it deserves. When you…
NATA strike: Niger govt urges suspension, calls for dialogue
The Niger government has called on the state chapter of Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), to suspend its two day…
Obama: I can’t guarantee Trump won’t pursue campaign rhetoric
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama says he can not guarantee that president-elect Donald Trump will not pursue some of his…
APGA chieftain invokes CKC spirit
Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, a chieftain of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has called for divine intervention in the feud between…
India train derailment: death toll rise to 140
One survivor said he was sleeping around 3 a.m. Sunday as the train traveled through northern India. “All of a…
Enugu govt to inaugurate 4 completed road projects
Enugu State Government says it has earmarked four completed road projects for inauguration in December as part of efforts to…
Merkel announces bid for fourth term in “difficult times”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced late on Sunday that she will run for a fourth term in office in general…
Andy Murray is World’s No. 1, beats Djokovich 6-3 6-4
After a season in which he had already reached dizzy heights, Andy Murray saved the best to last by outclassing…
Gov Ahmed seeks urgent prison reforms
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, on Sunday called for an urgent reform of the prison system in the country.…
Ondo poll: How candidates stand
Next Saturday, the people of Ondo State will exercise their rights in a historic election, which has already left the…
Indian train disaster: President Buhari condoles with PM Modi
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and regret over Sunday’s train disaster in India that killed more than…
FG gives education to children displaced by Boko Haram
Tomorrow the Federal Government will commence an education advocacy program for school-aged children displaced in the North East States of…
30 countries for Calabar Carnival, says official
No fewer than 30 countries are expected to participate in the 2016 Annual Calabar Carnival, Mr Gabriel Onah, Chairman, Calabar…
Costa’s strike sends Chelsea to top of Premier League
Diego Costa’s 10th goal of the season moved Chelsea top of the Premier League as their sixth straight win saw…
Death toll in India train derailment hits 119, over 150 injured
Death toll in Indian train crash has been put at 119 with more than 150 injured when the county’s express…
Oshoala scores 4 goals as Nigeria demolish Mali 6-0
Asisat Oshoala scored four goals as Nigeria began the defence of their women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a…
1 person killed, 15 vehicles razed in tanker fire
The Police have confirmed the death of one person in a tanker fire incident in Zaria, which also razed a…
Abducted wives of Nasarawa Commissioner regain freedom
Hajia Rabi Aliyu and Hajia Larai Aliyu, wives of the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu…
Bandits kill 9 in Zamfara fresh attack – Police
Nine people, including two policemen, have been killed by bandits in a fresh attack in Zamfara. The Force Public Relations…
Final Push: Nigerian Army moves to take over Sambisa Forest
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, said on Sunday in Maiduguri that an operation tagged “Operation Crackdown’’ to…
Sultan of Sokoto commends CBN’s rice initiative
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Anchor Borrowers’ Programme has boosted local…
Airforce destroys another set of illegal oil barges in Rivers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has destroyed another set of illegal oil barges in Rivers. Group Captain Ayodele…
Pornography, masturbation affect the brain, impede productivity
Reverend Paul Ojoh, the Resident Pastor, Shepherd House Assembly International, Jos has said that pornography and masturbation could affect the…
Apapa-Iganmu crisis: APC leaders demands removal of chairman
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria have…
FRSC begins full enforcement of speed limiters Feb. 1
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday said that violation of speed limiting devices would start attracting fines from…
Breaking: Former Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), kidnapped
Mr Bagudu Hirse, former Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), has been kidnapped, his brother, Chief John Hirse, has confirmed. “I…
Traders reject eviction, seek governor’s intervention
Some traders at the popular Alesinloye market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State have rejected the…
Lagos charges traditional rulers to fight insecurity at grassroots
The Lagos State Government has charged traditional rulers in the state to complement government’s effort by championing the fight against…
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Osun in trouble again, receives paltry N305m from federation account
The problem of unpaid and half salaries in Osun State will persist as the state got only a paltry N305m…