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PDP lawmakers condemn presidential system, want Nigeria to adopt parliamentary method

Seventy-one members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have condemned the presidential system of government,…
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Doyin Okupe to be arraigned by EFCC as he fails to return N120m

Former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs under Goodluck Jonathan administration, Dr Doyin Okupe is to be…

19th NSF: Rivers female team beat Kaduna to win beach volleyball gold

The Rivers women beach volleyball team on Thursday defeated their counterparts from Kaduna 2-0 to win the beach volleyball event…

Osinbajo to chair extended NEC on Friday

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will chair an extended National Economic Council(NEC) meeting scheduled for Dec. 14 at the Old…

Buhari appoints Suleiman Hassan as Minister of Environment

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Hassan as the Minister of Environment, following the resignation of…

Osinbajo, Gowon, Adeboye `sing’ at 2018 Presidential Christmas Carol

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed…

Fire destroys 8,000 voting machines

A fire overnight at a warehouse in Congo Kinshasa destroyed thousands of voting machines and ballot boxes that were due…

Janet Jackson finally wins place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Janet Jackson finally won her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday when the pop singer…

Hate speech, fake news greatest threats to 2019 Polls – Govt

The Federal Government has said fake news and hate speech constitute the biggest threats to the 2019 general election, and…
Customs intercept 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun

NCS intercepts contraband worth N157m in Bauchi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (F.O.U.) Zone D, Bauchi, has seized contraband worth N156. 61 million in…

APC accuses PDP of colluding with traditional institutions for support in Sokoto

The All Progressive Party (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to…

Anambra Assembly passes 2019 appropriation bill

The Anambra House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of N157.1 billion barely one week Gov Willie…
NUPENG, electricity workers mobilise for planned strike

Buhari salutes NUPENG over stable fuel supply

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday lauded the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for…

We’re giving attention to basic amenities lacking in Lagos Mainland – APC Rep

A federal lawmaker, Jide Jimoh has reassured the people of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency that attention is being given to…
Court frees Manfred Genditzki, the accused killer in Germany’s so-called “bathtub murder” after spending more than 13 years in prison

Attempted robbery: Man bags 15 years’ imprisonment

A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere on Thursday sentenced a man, Chidiebere Nwoye, to 15 years’ imprisonment in connection…
NUT directs teachers not to participate in govt. planned test

Buhari okays 65-year retirement age for teachers

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday, said the Muhammadu Buhari administration was in support of jacking up…

Lagos sends forth 21 retired Permanent Secretaries

The Lagos State Government on Thursday sent forth 21 Permanent Secretaries (PS) who retired from the civil service between January…

SON cautions Nigerians against buying fairly used gas cylinders

The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday warned Nigerians/ importers on the grave consequences of importation and use of…

Niger Assembly passes 2019 budget

Niger House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of over N164.5 billion.

Brexit: UK PM seeks EU help on deal

British Prime Minister, Theresa May, arrived Brussels on Thursday to secure the help of EU leaders in resolving the BREXIT…

Africa: US to counter China, Russia influence – Bolton

US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, said his country plans to counter the rapidly expanding economic and political influence of…

2019: No Diaspora voting – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there will be no Diaspora or Out-of-Country voting for Nigerians in the 2019…
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Abducted Nasarawa APC candidate regains freedom

The Police Command in Nasarawa state has confirmed the release of Mr David Ayele, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate…

Pope Francis set for fourth foreign trip

Pope Francis plans to visit Bulgaria and Macedonia from May, the Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, said on Thursday.

Saraki to Attend Launch of Trump’s Africa Strategy in Washington

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is set to attend the launch of United States of America (U.S)…
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Drug Abuse: NGO, NDLEA, NYSC to curb menace

Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advised youths to rather than taking to drugs, they should…
APC

Plateau LG polls: Dismiss all petitions – APC tells tribunal

The APC has asked the Plateau Local Government Elections Tribunal to strike out the 31 petitions filed by the PDP,…

2019 polls: Election duties will be guided by neutrality – NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno has assured that security agencies that will be deployed for election…

Delta church where red candles reign supreme

Apostle Daniel Ogharanduku of Omega Power Prophetic Ministry (OPPM) style of worship which involves the lighting of hundreds of red…

Paramount ruler tasks FG on Ogoni clean-up

The Paramount Ruler in Khana Local Government Area in Rivers, King Baridam Suanu, has urged the Federal Government to make…