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Abacha Loot: World Bank to release spending

The World Bank is set to release more information on the spending of recovered loot by late General Sani Abacha…
Ahmed Gulak

Gulak denies hijacking PDP congress materials

A PDP chieftain, Mr Ahmed Gulak, has denied allegations that he hijacked the party congress materials for meant for Adamawa…
MACBAN alleges that killings of innocent herders by a vigilance group is going on in Sokoto State with 16 lives lost so far.

FG condemns calls for herdsmen to quit South East

The Federal Government has condemned calls by some individuals and groups in the south-east geo political zone for herdsmen to…
Ike Ekweremadu, wife arrested in United Kingdom

NASS opposed to grazing reserves, says Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, says the National Assembly will not support the creation of grazing reserves anywhere…

Odubu’s assassination theory false, says Edo Govt

Jethro Ibileke‎/Benin Edo state government has described an alleged attack on the person of the state deputy governor, Dr. Pius…

Nigerian troops now in the heart of Sambisa Forest – Commander

Major General Leo Irabor, Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, the code name for the Nigerian military operations against insurgent group…

Exploration in Chad Basin FG’s top priority – Kachikwu

The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Dr Ibe Kachikwu says the commitment of the…

Workers Day: Oshiomhole announces new minimum wage

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Sunday announced a new minimum wage with effect from May 1,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Pay attention to workers welfare, NLC tells Shettima

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday urged Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno to give top priority to workers’ welfare…

Bono, Nyong’o remember Chibok Girls with Broadway show

He’s never far away from the latest charitable cause. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that Bono found himself the VIP guest…
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja cautions politicians against any attempt to rig 2023 general elections.

Herdsmen Attack On Onaiyekan: Catholic Bishops urge Buhari to provide more security

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ The Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Dr. Augustin Akubueze and the Catholic Bishop of Uromi Diocese, Dr.…

Address killings by herdsmen, Archbishop tells Buhari

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, on Saturday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently address the killings…

APC should deliver promised welfare programme, says Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on the All Progressives Congress led federal government to deliver its promised welfare…

Army ready to dislodge Boko Haram from Sambisa – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan’ali, on Saturday, said the Nigerian Army is set to destroy all camps and…

359 police officers killed, 272 injured in active service, says Arase

Jos, April 30, 2016 (NAN) No fewer than 359 policemen were killed on duty between January 2014 and April 2016,…

Enugu remains PDP stronghold, Ekweremadu says

The Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, has said that Enugu State will remain a stronghold of the…

We’ll use recovered money to create jobs for youths – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration was determined to recover money stolen by former public officers to create…

“I’m done”, Tiwa Savage talks Tee Billz attempted suicide, cheating

In three piercing words, Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage pretty much summed up her marriage to her husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly…

Oba of Benin’s reign full of distinction, class, wisdom – APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the late Oba of Benin…

Nigerian troops discover pits where Boko Haram dumps victims

Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east…

Benin Traditional Council announces the transition of Oba of Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council‎ has announced the passing away of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku…

Oba of Benin: Our hearts are heavy, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his…

I only ordered arrest of persons hoarding, diverting petrol – Arase

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of “unscrupulous persons” involved in the hoarding…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

N23.29bn: INEC officials, Fidelity Bank refund Diezani’s bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N408.7 million from some of the beneficiaries of the N23.29 billion…

FG declares Monday as public holiday

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Federal government has declared Monday 2 May as public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day celebration…

We will rescue Senator Anisulowo alive – Amosun

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has assured the people of the state that Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo, who was kidnapped by…

I’m disturbed that State govts can’t pay salaries – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital that it was a matter of great concern to him…

Three new charges filed against Saraki as CCT adjourns trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday adjourned the trial of Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki on a…

CCT dismisses Saraki’s motion to stop trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday dismissed the motion of one of his lawyers, asking the Chairman…

Buhari yet to speak decisively against herdsmen’s violence – Soyinka

The approach of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari to killings by herdsmen has come under scrutiny from one of the country’s…