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Kerry lands in Cairo for talks on anti-IS coalition

United States Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Saturday in Cairo on the latest leg of a regional tour to…

In Pictures: The sufferings of Nigerian policemen

Our photojournalist, Emmanuel Osodi, reveals through these stealthy shots the plight of Red Beret Policemen sleeping on the floor outside…

Kebbi airport transports 537 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

No fewer than 537 intending pilgrims from Kebbi were transported to Saudi Arabia through the newly constructed Sir, Ahmadu Bello…

Schools will resume in September – Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Friday said that there was no reason why schools should not reopen…

FG says all Jonathan support groups are voluntary

The Federal Government said in Abuja on Friday that all groups clamouring for the return of President Goodluck Jonathan were…

None dead at Synagogue building collapse – Church

By Simon Ateba The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), said on Friday that no one has been confirmed dead…

No change in Adamawa bye-election date – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC) on Friday restated that it had not changed its plan to conduct the governorship…

Nigeria’s destiny tied to PDP – Mu’azu

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, on Friday in Abuja, said that the country’s glorious…

No life lost in Offa Poly Students’ protest – Police

The Kwara Police Command on Friday denied that there were casualties during a protest by students of the Federal Polytechnic…

3 dead, many injured in Synagogue building collapse

At least three persons were confirmed dead while about 15 others sustained different degrees of injuries following the collapse of…

Nigeria’s military claims victory over Boko Haram

Nigeria’s military on Friday claimed to have routed Boko Haram militants near the Borno state capital Maiduguri, as residents in…

Nigerians decry racketeering at passport offices

Nigerians have expressed concern over the increasing rate of racketeering at passport offices across the country. A cross section of…

Gov Amaechi’s Uncle Murdered, Dismembered

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Sabinus Ordu, uncle of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has been murdered by unknown persons at…

Sokoto govt. has no plans to ban Okada

Sokoto State Government has said that it has no immediate plan to ban commercial motorcycle operation in the state. The…

Nigerian troops battle Boko Haram near Maiduguri

Nigerian government forces were fighting Islamist insurgents 35 km (20 miles) outside Borno state capital Maiduguri on Friday to try…

Ali Modu Sheriff: Jonathan shying from the truth – APC

The dust over President Goodluck Jonathan’s hobnobbing with former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, an alleged Boko Haram…

Many dead, others trapped in Synagogue Church

Cyriacus Izuekwe Many people are reported to have died and many others injured after a building collapsed at the headquarters…

Pistorius Guilty Of Manslaughter

Celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius was found guilty on Friday of culpable homicide in shooting dead his glamorous girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp,…

WHO Lauds Fashola On Ebola Fight

Global acknowledgement of the sterling leadership shown by the Lagos State Government and Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN in the containment of the…

2015: CAN warns political parties against rigging, imposition of candidates

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue, Bishop Yiman Orkwar, has warned political parties in Benue against election…

5 AIGs For Retirement

At least five Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, will be due for retirement this year, although unofficial sources aid 10…
Reps Committee on Finance says it will conduct a probe into finances of National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF ) from 2018 till date.

I Won’t Join PDP With Odumbaku —Faleke

Jamiu Yisa The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,, James Abiodun Faleke, has distanced himself from…

Steward Steals Senator’s N10m

Paul Iyoghojie Operatives of the Interpol section of the Nigeria Police, Force CID Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, western Nigeria, have…

Woman Hangs Self In Public

Olawore Rukayat The body of an unidentified woman of about 30 years old was found dangling from a tree at…

Obasanjo’s Son Discharged From Hospital

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The injured son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been treated and discharged from hospital over security concerns. Lt.…

Put Nigeria Above Personal Interest, Kukah Charges Politicians

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Political office seekers in the country have been enjoined to have consideration for the well-being of the country…

9ice Kicks Off House Of Reps Campaign

Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop star, Adegbola Adigun Abolore, better known as 9ice, on Wednesday 10 September, kicked off his political campaign…

Lady Shot Dead On Her Way To Work

Cyriacus Izuekwe & Umoh-Obong Kingsley A  lady identified as Miss Oluwabunmi Adeola Oladokun, and a man, were Friday morning shot by…

INEC blames Kwara assembly for halting election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it cannot conduct a by-election to fill the vacant seat at the Kwara…

UN vows not to abandon Ebola-hit Liberia

The United Nations has vowed its peacekeepers will not abandon Liberia and will “stay the course” despite the Ebola epidemic…