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ASUU gives notice of one-week warning strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), said it would embark on a one week warning strike over failure by…

Zambia probes ex-minister over corruption

Zambia’s corruption watchdog on Monday confirmed that it was investigating a former minister, who was recently fired, for alleged corruption.…

Rivers Elections: Ex-militant leader preaches peace

Ex-militant leader in Rivers, Chief Ateke Tom, has called on the people of the state to be peaceful during the…

LASU to sanction sanitation violators

‎The Lagos State University (LASU) says it will not hesitate to sanction anyone who litters the university environment with wastes.…

Fani-Kayode’s absence in court stalls trial

The trial of two former ministers, Nenadi Esther Usman (Finance) and Femi Fani-kayode (Aviation) and one Danjuma Yusuf before a…
GenCos hail N501bn bond, boost confidence in power reforms

Senate commends Egbin Power Station management

The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended the management of Egbin Power Station over the improvement recorded in power generation…

Wife seeks divorce over husband’s sexual abuse of daughters

A housewife in Abuja, Francisca Okechukwu, on Monday filed for divorce, accusing her husband, Tony Okechukwu, of sexually abusing their…

Congolese prime minister resigns

Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo resigned Monday to make way for an opposition figure to take his place following…

BREAKING: 9 killed as Shiites clash with police

Eight members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and one policeman have died during a clash between police and…

Obaseki swears-in new SSG

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday sworn-in Mr. Osarodion Ogie as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).…

Mechanic in prison for stealing motorcycle

An Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Monday remanded a 25-year-old mechanic, Gbenga Robert, in prison over alleged stealing…

Man jailed 2 years for stealing rice

For breaking into a shop and stealing bowls of rice and bottles of wine, a 29-year-old man, Fatai Aliyu, will…

Sales rep. docked over N1.1m theft

A 36-year-old Sales Representative, Abiola James, was on Monday in Lagos docked over alleged theft of employer’s goods worth N…
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader

‘War has just begun’, Shekau warns Trump

Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram jihadist group has reacted to the election of Donald Trump to the White House…

NCC to sanction 13 telecom operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday said it would sanction 13 telecommunications operators for failing to comply with the…

2 drivers arraigned for stealing N4.9m beer bottles

Two drivers who allegedly stole empty beer bottles valued at N4.9 million, were on Monday arraigned before an Ojo Magistrates’…

Obaseki appoints SSG, COS, CPS

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday in Benin, announced the appointment of Mr Osarodion Ogie as Secretary to the…

One dead in Abakaliki auto crash- FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a middle-aged man in an auto crash that occurred…

Kebbi govt tasks LG bosses against illegal mining

The Kebbi State Government has directed Sole Administrators of the 21 local governments in the state to guard against the…

Oshiomhole’s successes and failures

LIKE a flash in the pan, the bell tolls for Governor Adams Oshiomhole to exit Osadebe Avenue, Edo State Government…

Police kill man on wanted armed robbery list

The police in Enugu on Sunday said they killed a man on their list of suspected notorious armed robbers in…

Army will not be distracted – Spokesperson

The Nigerian army says it will not be ruffled by the series of recent suicide bomb attacks and ambushes by…
Two pilots escape death in an accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft in Kaduna on Thursday.

NAF undertakes aerial patrol of Abuja, Kaduna railway

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday said the service had extended its aerial patrol and surveillance of the Abuja-Kaduna…

Saraki to empower 40,000 youths

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday in Ilorin, launched: “Skill Acquisition, Training and Empowerment Programme (STEP)”…

Army presence prompts Niger Delta attacks – Avengers

A Nigerian armed group said the continued presence of the army in the southern Niger Delta energy hub has undermined…

Breaking: Trump names RNC chairman Chief of Staff

US Presdent-elect Donald Trump has selected the Republican National Committee chairman, Reince Priebus, as his Chief of Staff, according to…

FG to rehabilitate Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway, Abuja with N1bn

The Federal Government is to rehabilitate Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway, Abuja, with about one billion naira. A reliable source…

Thousands flee homes as quake hits New Zealand

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand just after midnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said, causing widespread damage and…

Trump vows to deport 3m immigrants immediately

President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to deport two to three million undocumented immigrants with criminal records from the…

Russia 2018: Super Eagles win excites Nigerians in S/Africa

Nigerians living in South Africa have commended the Super Eagles for beating Algeria, 3-1, in a group B 2018 World…