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Kwankwaso, Hayatu, others pay tributes to Emir of Kano

Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Notable Nigerians have continued to pay tributes to the late revered Emir of Kano monarch, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi…

153 commercial drivers undergo medical test

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Kaduna says more than 153 commercial vehicle drivers in the state have so far…

MRA condemns Jonathan’s onslaught on media

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the renewed onslaught on the Nigerian Press by the Goodluck Jonathan administration with the…

At least 30 killed in DR Congo church attack

Armed men burst into a church in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo overnight, killing more than 30 people including women…

Sokoto to sponsor 164 students to Sudan

The Sokoto State Government said on Saturday that it had approved N331.63 million for the sponsorship of 164 medical and…

Ngige, Obi, others pay tribute to Akunyili

Nigerians on Saturday paid tributes to Prof. Dora Akunyili, former Minister of Information, who died in an Indian hospital early…

Iran announces nuclear talks with US, Russia

Iran will hold two days of nuclear talks with the United States starting Monday, and then conduct two further days…

Manko cautions media on reporting security issues

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Umar Manko, has urged the media to be cautious in its reportage of…

Four dead in Gwari/Fulani clash

The police in Gwagwalada (FCT), Abuja, have confirmed that four people were killed and 19 others injured in a clash…

Dora Akunyili passes on

Professor Dora Akunyili, former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and a…

President Zuma admitted to hospital

South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma was on Saturday admitted to hospital for tests, his office announced. “Doctors are satisfied with…

Body of missing Briton found on Malaysia Island

A body found on a Malaysian Island has been identified as that of British tourist Gareth Huntley who went missing…

Emir of Kano pillar of support to me – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was a pillar of support…

Navy keeps fit to defend waterways

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Usman Jubril, on Saturday said the Nigerian Navy remained committed to its…

Ekiti Open: Top seeds advance to quarter finals

Top players at the ongoing Ekiti Governor’s Cup Tennis Championship have advanced to the quarter-final stage of the competition and…

Poroshenko sworn in as Ukraine’s president

Petro Poroshenko was sworn in as Ukraine’s fifth post-Soviet president on Saturday, vowing to maintain the unity of his country…

Ekiti Polls: House of Reps leader canvasses women for Fayose

The Leader of the House of Representatives, Mrs Mulikat Akande-Adeola, has urged women in Ekiti to mobilise to ensure success…

Four dead in auto accident

The Edo sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday confirmed the death of four persons in…

Amaechi, others draw up governors’ retirement benefits

The Amaechi-led Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has promised to make objective recommendation for governors retirement benefits. This is part of…

Shehu-Abubakar is 11th Emir of Gombe

The Gombe State Government has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar as the new Emir of Gombe. The Secretary…

In Pictures: Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero is buried

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero was buried around on Friday 6 June. An unprecedented crowd graced his palace…

Tributes pour in as Emir of Kano is buried

Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero was buried around 6:15 p.m. on Friday 6 June.…

Editors condemn military seizure of newspapers

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), on Friday, condemned the seizure of Nigerian newspapers meant to be sold to the…

Suspect dead, policeman wounded in US court shootout

A man armed with guns and explosives was killed and a police officer wounded in a shootout Friday at a…

Boko Haram a cult group – Bishop

Bishop Josiah Idowu Fearon of the Kaduna Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), on Friday described the Boko Haram as…

Putin says talks with Western leaders’ positive

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his meetings with Western leaders in France this week were positive and…

FG decries sentiments in tertiary appointments

The Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, on Friday condemned agitations by host communities for localisation of appointment of heads…

Terrorism: Army reopens more training schools

The Nigerian Army on Friday commenced a nationwide special training programme on combating insurgency for its officers. The Commandant, Infantry…

Amaechi wants governors to resolve differences

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has called on governors of the 36 states of the federation to reflect on…