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Chevron staff arraigned in court over alleged N4.4m theft

A 33-year old woman, Dominica Uzoma Elendu who claimed to be a contract staff with Chevron Nigeria Ltd has been…

I will not be one-sided governor – GNI

Ogun State African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, GNI, has assured the people of the state…

Kidnappers of 4 Muslim leaders in Rivers demand N4m ransom

The kidnappers of four Muslim leaders in Rivers State are demanding N4 million ransom, just as it is feared that…

Obamacare is unconstitutional, Texas judge rules

Federal judge in the US state of Texas has ruled that a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…

Group scores Osinbajo higher in Vice Presidential Debate than Obi, others 

A political group in Nigeria says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo showed the gulf in class between him and other Vice…

Senate 2019: Kogi East elders endorse ADC’s Victor Adoji

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a sub-committee of the Kogi East Elders’ council political committee has adopted the candidate…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Umahi sacks Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation board chairman

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, has sacked Mrs Patience Ogodo, Board Chairman of the Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC).

21 killed, 61 others wounded in Ethiopia’s ethnic violence

Heavy fighting between ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia has killed at least 21 people and wounded 61, its state news…
Appeal Court affirms victory of Senators Mohammed Ndume and Sen. Kaka Lawan of Borno South and Central Districts in February 25 election

Ndume urges colleagues not to boycott 2019 Budget presentation

Sen. Ali Ndume, APC, Borno South has pleaded with his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives not to…

I will be fair to all in Ogun – Isiaka

Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun State African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has assured the people of the…

Why Nigeria needs Peter Obi – Tambuwal

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has reacted to the outcome of the Vice Presidential debate. Tambuwal said the…

Election Debate : I’m delighted with Peter Obi – Fayose

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi for…
PDP, APC

2019 elections : APC, PDP disagree over readiness

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have disagreed over the readiness of both parties for the…
UNICEF

Boko Haram: Army lifts UNICEF’s suspension

The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had lifted a three-month suspension of UNICEF activities in the northeast. The twist…
UN

South Sudan: UN investigates systematic sexual violence

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in South Sudan has ended its first fact-finding mission on…

Elections: UN cautions DRC against ‘excessive use of force’

Deadly pre-election violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sparked by police reportedly firing live ammunition at opposition…

Presidential debate: Sowore’s supporters protest exclusion

Supporters of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, on Friday staged a protest at the Abuja…

US student stabbed to death in Rotterdam

A young woman from the US who moved to the Netherlands to study after a family tragedy has been stabbed…

2019 Elections: 5 candidates partake in VP debate

The vice-presidential candidates debate for the 2019 general elections kicked off at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Friday, with…

Duke to appeal judgement removing him as SDP presidential candidate

Mr Donald Duke, the Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) says he will appeal the judgement, removing him…

11 people die after eating rice in Indian Temple

Eleven people have died and dozens more have fallen ill after eating rice at a temple in India, police say.

It’s still possible to get MPs’ assurances to back Brexit deal – Theresa May

Theresa May has said it is still possible to get the assurances MPs need to back her Brexit deal, despite…

Metele: Army buries 19 soldiers

The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram…

Pensioners protest in Rivers, block Govt House

For the second time in three days, angry retirees of the Rivers State Civil Service on Friday blocked two lanes…

Yellow fever claims another life in Benin

An unidentified middle-aged man has reportedly died from the dreaded yellow fever infection in Benin, the Edo State.

Edo Govt pays workers’ December salaries

Civil servants in Edo state were on Friday paid their December salaries.

ICPC says vote buying is act of corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Friday in Lagos described vote buying as an act…
ECOWAS demands new date for Senegal presidential election

ECOWAS makes case for free movement

ECOWAS has called on member states to domesticate and effectively implement the protocol on the free movement of goods and…

Gridlock: Apapa residents, business owners issues 21-day ultimatum to Lagos, FG

Residents and business owners in Apapa area of Lagos have issued a 21-day ultimatum to Federal and Lagos State Governments…

Video: Lady recounts scary flight experience

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share her experience during a scary flight in an Air peace…