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Ebola: Rivers shut down schools without pipe-borne water
The Rivers Government on Monday warned that it would shut down any primary or secondary school without pipe borne water.…
Reliable energy critical to Africa’s development – UN
Dr Kandeh Yumkela, Special Representative and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative of the United Nations, said…
Koluama youths invade Chevron over non payment of compensation
Youths from Koluama communities in Bayelsa, have invaded the North Apoi oil platform operated by Chevron over non payment of…
Obanikoro seeks public support for armed forces
The Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday urged Nigerians to support the armed forces to boost…
New Kwara CP tasks residents on information sharing
The new Commissioner of Police in Kwara, Saliu Garuba, has called on residents of the state to always provide the…
INEC warns politicians against campaign guideline breach
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom has warned politicians against breaking the commission’s rules and guidelines on…
Senate to consider 1bn dollars security loan
The Senate, billed to resume from its recess on Tuesday, said it would consider the Federal Government’s request to obtain…
12 Nigerian soldiers sentenced to death for mutiny
Twelve Nigerian soldiers were on Tuesday sentenced to death for mutiny after shots were fired at their commanding officer in…
US Army invites women to try out for elite Ranger school
The US Army is inviting female soldiers to apply to the grueling Ranger school, officials said Monday, part of the…
Masking of vehicle number plate an offence – FRSC
The lamination of vehicle number plates by motorists is a traffic offence, Mr Ogochukwu Ugboma, the Sector Commander of Federal…
LAUTECH wins Google 2014 Online Marketing contest
Prof. Adeniyi Gbadegesin, Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo state, has commended the institution’s team which won…
Unease in NNPC over unremitted pension fund
The management of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation on Monday moved to prevent a potentially crippling industrial unrest as it workers…
I’m a lion that tames leopards, boasts Joseph Mbu
Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mbu Joseph Mbu has described himself as a lion, who tames every leopard that crosses…
Amosu rules out sabotage for missing Air Force fighter jet
The Nigeria Air Force on Monday ruled out sabotage in the case of the missing fighter jet in Adamawa, saying…
Protesting part time LASU students shut Fashola’s office
Kazeem Ugbodaga Hundreds of part-time students of the Lagos State University, LASU, on Monday protested vehemently at the office of…
PDP Governors to meet Wednesday
Nigerian state governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a “crucial meeting” in Abuja…
Nigeria not different from Hell Fire, says AI
By Simon Ateba There are torture chambers in police stations across Nigeria and the torture techniques used by both military…
Lawyers, Edo traffic officials clash In Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Officials of the Edo state War Against Indiscipline (WAI), on Monday clashed with some lawyers in Benin, the…
Delta APC sacks organising Secretary
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The Delta state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Monday wielded its sledge hammer when it slammed…
Two teenagers arrested for obtaining money through threat
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Two teenagers (names withheld), have been arrested by the police in Benin, Edo state, for allegedly obtaining money…
World lost ‘precious time’ in Ebola fight – EU
The European Union urged the international community Monday to make up for “precious time” lost in the response to the…
Rodgers backs Balotelli to carry Euro burden
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Mario Balotelli has the experience required to lead the line when they return to Champions…
FERMA, LASG disagrees on road degeneration in Lagos
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on Monday blamed the Lagos State Government for blocking the median drain while constructing…
I won’t resign my appointment Commissioner says
Mr Samuel Meshi, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, has debunked the rumour making round that he was…
Osun Wants Bid For AfDB Borehole Projects
Adekunle Ige, the Special Adviser to the Osun Governor on Water Resources, on Monday said qualified indigenous contractors would be…
Senate leader spends N73m on scholarship scheme annually
The Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, says he spends N73 million annually on payment of scholarship for students in his…
In Pictures: PHCN pensioners protest non payment of allowances
Photos By Emmanuel Osodi Power Holding Company of Nigeria pensioners protest the non-payment of their allowances and arrears of salaries…
Kebbi SURE-P provides 3,000 jobs for youths
The Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) in Kebbi said on Monday that it had provided jobs for 3,000 unemployed…
My team is the best in Europe, insists Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he wouldn’t swap his squad for any other in Europe as Los Blancos…