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One suspected kidnapper killed, one other arrested in Lagos

The Police in Lagos, on Sunday said they had gunned down a suspected kidnapper and arrested one other during exchange…

Eliminating violence against women, girls requires all of us – U.S.

The United States says eliminating violence against women and girls “requires all of us” to take action.

Writers task youths on knowledge of past leaders ‎

Some writers in Abuja have stressed the need for youths to be acquainted with the history of Nigeria’s past leaders…
Rape cases increase in Lagos

Rape: Psychiatrist decries cultural tendency of keeping cases secret

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Tomi Imarah, has identified the cultural tendency to keep sexual assaults and rape cases secret, as…
Centre for Change

Violence against women: Okei-Odumakin calls for legislations implementation

An NGO, Women Arise for Change Initiatives, has called on the three tiers of government to implement legislations and guidelines…

Falcao gives Thierry Henry something to smile about

Radamel Falcao late on Saturday secured Thierry Henry his first win as Monaco boss with a free-kick that would have…

Prince Harry, wife Meghan Markle to quit Palace

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to move out from Kensington Palace, to the suburbs ahead of the…
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Girl stabs father to death in Asaba, Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl for allegedly stabbing his father to death. The name of…

2019: Katsina-based youth group mobilises support for Atiku

A Katsina-based youth group, Voice of Katsina Youths, on Saturday flagged-off a campaign aimed at mobilising youths to support Atiku…

Army threatens to invoke Cyber law against peddlers of fake videos

The Nigerian Army has threatened to sue purveyors of fake videos and other images, in connection with the recent Boko…

Over 1000 workers to be employed for Warri-Itakpe rail

Over 1000 workers will be employed for the Warri-Itakpe standard gauge rail corridor, Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director, Nigerian…
PDP

2019: We will end APC’s reign in Lagos – PDP

The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday said it was sure to defeat the All…

LASPOTECH gets license to operate radio station

The Lagos state polytechnic has acquired a license to operate a radio station.

Ekiti indigenes in Lagos drum support for Fayemi

Members of Ekiti Parapo, a forum for Ekiti indigenes in Lagos have drummed support for Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode…

FMBN recovers N3bn debts, records stronger result in 2018

Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Ahmed Dangiwa, said the bank has recouped more than N3 billion in…
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohamed Sa'ad Abubakar: speaks on Nigeria's challenge

Peaceful 2019 Election: Sultan urges Nigerians to hold Buhari to his words

Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday urged Nigerians to hold President Muhammadu Buhari to his words on the…

Niger Pension Board receives N3bn to settle retired workers, others

The Niger government has released N3 billion to the pension board to settle outstanding pensions, gratuities and death benefits owed…

Osinbajo urges Church to continue to pray for survival of Nigeria

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday urged the Church to continue to pray for the survival and progress of Nigeria.

Troops arrest 20 suspects, recover arms, ammunition in Kogi

The combined forces of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies have arrested 20 suspected notorious criminals that have been…

N200m loan: Finance Minister tasks beneficiaries on repayment

Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance on Saturday tasked beneficiaries of the Kaduna State Women Empowerment Funds (KADWEF Loan) on…

155 ex-Boko Haram fighters set for release into society – OSC

No fewer than 154 ex-Boko Haram ex-Boko Haram terrorists that have been rehabilitated under the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR)…
Controversies trail alleged killing of a vigilante operative, a housewife and shooting of 3 others, by soldiers in Eke, Udi LG of Enugu State.

Foreign news agency reports that about 100 Nigerian soldiers were killed in Metele

Militants killed around 100 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on an army base on Sunday, security sources said on Thursday,…

Insulin shortage faces Type 2 Diabetes patients

About 40 million people with Type 2 Diabetes disease will not have access to insulin for treatment by 2030, a…

34 suspected members of IPOB arrested after police inspector killed

The Police Command in Anambra has arrested 34 suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB) in…

Edo dispels rumour of strange disease, says tests show yellow fever

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has directed the State Ministry of Health to curtail the outbreak of yellow fever…

Nigerian Students threaten to shut down customs over food meant for IDPs

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down Customs Command in Ikeja, Lagos if food stuffs…

France to return looted artefacts to Benin Republic

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday agreed to return 26 cultural artefacts to Benin Republic “without delay”. The move could…
Tributes to Wole Soyinka at 90

No more conferment of honorary awards on me – Soyinka

The Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka on Friday said he was done with the conferment of Honorary awards on him.

Sexual harassment claims hit African Union

Sexual harassment is a major problem for women who work at the African Union Commission (AUC), an internal investigation has…

Akwa Ibom gets new Commissioner of Police

Mr Musa Kimo, has assumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom. He succeeded Bassey Abang, who…