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Edo records impressive workers’ turn-out after Eid-el-Fitr holiday

There was impressive turnout of civil servants in Benin on Thursday as work resumed after the 2-day public holiday declared…

WhatsApp crashes in 4 countries

Instant messenger WhatsApp is experiencing a major outage across the UK with similar reports coming from The Netherlands, Germany and…

Record cocaine seizures, internet plays role – EU Report

A record 140.4 tonnes of cocaine were seized in the European Union in 2017, double the quantity of 2016, a…

Kwara govt. has not sacked any worker – Gov’s aide

Kwara Government said it had not sacked any worker in its employment as being rumoured. A statement signed by the…
DSS raises alarm over plan to disrupt peace in Nigeria

DSS denies arrest of Kogi governor’s aide

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied arresting Edward Onoja an aide to the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello,…

Education Secretary embarks on checking teachers’ truancy

The Education Secretary of Chikkun Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Kaduna State, Dr. Ibrahim Danmaraya, has said that steps had been…

Search operations for missing Indian air force aircraft enters day 4

The search for missing Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft AN-32 on Thursday entered into fourth straight day, defence officials said.…
Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson dumps the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Body of 78-year-old kidnap victim found in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the death of a 78-year-old woman, Mrs Ayoko Owoko, in the custody of kidnappers…
Gov. Aminu Masari signs Security Containment Order to contain banditry.

Gov. Masari optimistic of military’s capacity to end banditry

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has expressed confidence in the ability of the nation’s military to end banditry, kidnapping…

Museum: Veritable tool in tourism – Curator

The Curator, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Dr Amos Olorunnipa, says that museums are veritable tools in the development of…

Actress Dorcas Fapson trends following adaptation of “I Got Flowers Today’’

Fast-rising Nigerian actress and presenter, Dorcas Fapson, has trended on social media platforms following the release of her adaptation of…

Chicago releases 911 calls from Smollett incident

THE CITY of Chicago has released two 911 calls made after “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim…

Gov. Makinde gives Ajimobi’s aides 48 hours to return govt vehicles

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has issued a directive that all former governor Abiola Ajimobi’s aides should return government…
Atiku Bagudu

Gov. Bagudu reappoints SSG, CoS

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved the reappointment of Alhaji Babale Yauri as Secretary to the State Government (SSG)…

Outrage as lawmaker slaps traffic officer for arresting wife

The Nigerian social media has been buzzing since Tuesday, following an altercation between a lawmaker representing Orhionmwon South constituency in…

Neymar’s rape accuser speaks on TV

Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza, the woman who claimed that football superstar Neymar sexually assaulted her at a Paris hotel…

‘Mokalik’ by Kunle Afolayan to compete at International Film Festival

After a series of successful private screenings and a remarkable premiere on May 30, 2019, ‘Mokalik’, the latest effort by…

Napoli to challenge Inter Milan for Lukaku

Napoli wants to beat Inter Milan to the signing of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. Sportsmail revealed on…

Zverev can definitely give Djokovic a match – Boris Becker

Alexander Zverev is finding top form at just the right time, and is set to present a considerable Roland Garros…
The frequency of road accidents in Nigeria worrisome - Buhari

PDP criticizes Buhari over ”necessary evil” comment

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for branding residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja,…

Nigerian soldiers ambush terrorists in Borno, kill scores

THE Army said yesterday that troops ambushed Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno, killing scores of them. Its spokesman, Col.…

Appoint Metallurgist as Minister of mines, Expert urges Buhari

Dr Sanusi Mohammed, the Secretary General, African Iron and Steel Association, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a professional…

‘Cut down cost of governance’, governors urged

Mr Momoh Aliyu, a Financial Expert and Managing Director of Cyber1 Systems Network International, has urged State Governors to cut…

Labour unions commend Federal Govt, banks for smooth take off of NFIU

Some Labour Unions have commended the Federal Government and Financial Institutions for the smooth take off of the Nigerian Financial…

Abuja schools to receive toilets, other facilities from donor

A Nigerian in the Diaspora, Mrs Nguzo Ogbodo, has pledged to build toilets and other facilities for some schools and…

Emir of Gombe rallies support for new administration

The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu III, has appealed to residents of the state to give maximum support to…
Lagos loses 22,500 children to air pollution

Imbibe positive attributes to stop air pollution – Experts

Some Environmental experts have advised Nigerians to imbibe positive attribute to help stop air pollution. The experts made the call…
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shorten the traditional Friday prayers due to intense heat, until the end of the summer.

Eidel-Fitri: Ohuabunwa urges Muslims to pray for security, unity

Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has felicitated the Muslims in Nigeria on the Eidel-Fitri, urging them to…

Ignore campaign of calumny against Akpabio, group urges Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, has been called upon to disregard the smear campaign by political opponents against the person of Sen.…
Hunters

Durbar procession: 1 killed 14 injured in hunters clash in Bauchi

The Police in Bauchi on Wednesday confirmed the death of one person and injury of 14 others following a bloody…