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Brazil inmates take guards hostage in latest riot

Inmates at a Brazilian prison took 12 guards and several fellow inmates hostage Monday in the latest of a series…

Femi Kuti urges Nigerian leaders to shun corruption

Femi Kuti, a musician and son of legendary Afro beat musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on Monday, urged leaders in the country…

In Pictures: Nigerians grace Fela’s Debate as Felabration kicks off

Photos By Emmanuel Osodi The sixth edition of The Fela Debates, a symposium kick-starting the 2014 edition of the annual…

Cameroun vows to wipe out Boko Haram

Cameroun’s President Paul Biya on Monday vowed his government would go after the Islamist group Boko Haram “until it’s totally…

Girl found in bush not a Chibok schoolgirl

A young woman found wandering in northeast Nigeria who police said was one of more than 200 missing schoolgirls was…

2015: Kwankwaso has best credentials to be president

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State said he has concluded consultations with political leaders nationwide and is now ready to…

Fashola flags off empowerment of 14,000 Lagosians

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola on Monday flagged off the second phase of the Economic Empowerment Programme through…

Illegal arms deal is a serious security breach – Lawmaker

Eromosele Ebhomele Spokesman of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria, and chairman of its Committee on Security, Segun…

2015: PDP Members, APC In Fresh Move To Stop Jonathan

Nnamdi Felix/Abuja A fresh suit seeking to stop President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the forthcoming presidential election has been instituted…

Court okays secret trial for Ozekhome’s kidnappers

Nnamdi Felix/ Abuja Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a federal high court in Abuja has ruled that the alleged kidnappers of…

Delta: DSS ‎Parades Kidnappers Of Commissioner’s Wife

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The Delta State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS), Asaba, has arrested seven middle-aged men for…

Alamieyeseigha’s son commits suicide in Dubai

The death has been announced of Oyamuyefa Alamieyeseigha, son of former governor of Bayelsa state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. Oyamuyefa died…

Edo Crisis: Benin Monarch Cautions Politicians Against Violence

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Monarch, Oba Erediauwa, has expressed worry at the rate of political thuggery and violent crimes across…
A- yet- to be identified operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has committed suicide at his residence in Abuja.

N155m theft: Court orders EFCC to arrest bureau de change operator

An Ikeja High Court on Monday issued a warrant of arrest against a Bureau de Change operator, Dipo Adedokun, over…

PDP governors set to defect to APC, says Gov. Kwankwaso

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State said on Monday that two governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would soon…

UNILAG fire incident: Management warns students

The authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday warned students of the institution to abide by the rules…

Why I want to be Lagos governor – Ikuforiji

Simon Ateba With the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress, APC, slated for 15 November and as campaign heats…

Rivers Police find car of abducted ex-NBA President by waterfront

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state police said they have found the car of abducted former NBA President Okey Wali by…

Man Bolts With Bank’s N16m Loan

A 41-year old man, Audu Abdulrahman has been arrested and charged before a Magistrate court sitting in Ejigbo for allegedly…

Man Sells Friend Car To Pay His Debt

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 34-year old man, Johnson Jamiu has been arrested by the police and charged before Lagos court sitting…

4 Ministers Set To Quit Jonathan’s Cabinet

Four ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet who have signified their interest in seeking political offices in their states and…

Furniture maker defiles 8-year old girl

Cyriacus Izuekwe A Lagos family court has ordered the remand in prison custody of a furniture maker who allegedly abducted…

My Vision For Lagos —Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga The race for the 2015 governorship election continues to gather momentum with aspirants, especially those in the All…

Why Gov Oshiomhole Now Bears Eric

Jethro Ibileke Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the governor of Nigeria’s south-south state of Edo, needs no introduction wherever he goes. His…

Jonathan, PDP, Police responsible for attack on Edo lawmakers – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the apparently-orchestrated attack on Edo legislative quarters on Saturday, saying the attack…

CATE, Waka-about in Clean-Up campaign

Children And The Environment (CATE), foremost Nigerian NGO which focuses on creating environmental health awareness and promoting eco-tourism amongst young…

Synagogue Building Collapse Inquest Begins

Henry Ojelu The much anticipated inquest into the 12 September, Synagogue Church building collapse began today at the Lagos High…

EU ministers to hold anti-Ebola talks

The European Union has called a meeting of health ministers on Thursday to discuss the possible screening of travellers from…

Spain to be clear of Ebola by October 27

Spain will be free from the threat of further contagion from Ebola on October 27 if all those who had…

Madagascar arrests ex-leader Ravalomanana on return from exile

Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana was arrested on Monday shortly after his return from exile in South Africa, local radio…