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Ambode calls for ADVAN’s support for LASG’s environmental sustainability programme

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged members of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) to support the State…

Iran denies holding talks with U.S. in Oman

Tehran and Washington are not holding talks in Oman over the existing sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States,…

Lagos pledges to clear retirement benefit backlogs

Lagos State government on Monday pledged to pay all retirement of benefits of the workers who retired from the state…

Emir commends Kebbi govt over sugar company establishment

The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Mera on Monday commended the Kebbi State Government for efforts in establishing a sugar…
National Emergency Management Agency

Flood: NEMA distributes relief materials to Niger IDPs

Mr Mustapha Maihaja, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Monday supervised the distribution of food items…

World Toilet Day: 47m Nigerians lack toilets – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says over 47 million Nigerians lack access to basic toilet facilities.

Nigerians should prepare for poverty under Buhari’s ‘Next Level’ – Omokri

Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has listed what Nigerians should prepare themselves for under President Muhammadu Buhari's…

Lagos to effect policy to curb open defecation, urination

As part of its World Toilet Day declaration, The Lagos State Government says it is finalising implementation plans on its…
Fire razes Shekarau's residence

Court rejects EFCC’s request to transfer Shekarau’s case to Abuja

A Federal High Court in Kano on Monday rejected an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC),…

3 die, 8 injured in Bauchi birthday party clash

The police in Bauchi State have confirmed that three persons were killed and eight others injured in a clash that…

Powerful Sheikh Ahmad temporarily leaves IOC roles

Powerful International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah said on Monday he had temporarily stepped down from his roles…

Germany bans Khashoggi suspects from Europe

Germany has issued entry bans for 18 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in…

2019: Security panacea to credible poll – Former TUC boss

Mr Chika Onuegbu, former Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Rivers Chapter, has said that security was the panacea to free…

Unlawful termination: Court absolves employer of blame

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday absolved a private company, Net Construct Nig. Ltd., of any blame in the…

Bello tasks corps members on skills acquisition

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Monday tasked corp members on the need to acquire skills that would help add…

National security: Navy reiterates commitment

The Nigerian Navy says it will continue the protection of key economic platforms for the security and prosperity of the…

Buhari salutes Goodluck Jonathan at 61

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan as he turns 61 on Nov. 20.

Publisher urges Nigerians to appreciate women

Mrs Tewa Onasanya, the Editor-in-Chief, Exquisite Magazine, has urged Nigerians to always genuinely appreciate women for their roles in society,…

DSTV subscribers demand pay-as-you-view billing system

Digital Satellite Television (DStv) service subscribers in Nigeria are grumbling over the continued payment for services not rendered by MultiChoice,…

Ditan Okupe gives father open invitation to join APC

Ditan Okupe, son of former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has given his father an open invitation to join the ruling…
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Police arraign 8 suspected cultists

Eight men who allegedly terrorised members of the public, were on Monday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos…

Atiku’s plan to sell 90% of NNPC is a ‘condemnable proposal’ – Sen. Sani

Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly has described Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's…

UI International School shut down over Hijab crisis

The International School of the University of Ibadan has been shut down indefinitely, following controversy over wearing of Hijab by…
Offshore oil rig

Oil rises for a fourth day, buoyed by OPEC supply plans

Oil rose for a fourth session in a row on Monday buoyed by the prospect that top exporter Saudi Arabia…

N80bn Bayelsa airport project outrageous, inflated – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa says the ‘astronomical’ rise in cost of the Bayelsa Cargo Airport from N40…
Fraud

Court jails scavenger for buying stolen goods

A Karmo Grade I Area Court, Abuja, on Monday, sentenced a scavenger, Ibrahim Adamu, to six months imprisonment for buying…

Elections 2019: Atiku Abubakar Unveils #TheAtikuPlan

The Presidential Candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has kicked his campaign for the 2019 Presidential elections by unveiling #TheAtikuPlan…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

400,000 PVCs unclaimed in Rivers – Senate Committee

The Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over more than 400,000 Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs)…

Ditan Okupe assures Nigerians of economic boom after Buhari’s re-election

Ditan Okupe, son of former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has assured Nigerians of economic boom if President Muhammedu Buhari is…

Study predicts Southeast Asia’s internet economy to exceed $240bn by 2025

Southeast Asia’s internet economy is expected to exceed 240 billion dollars by 2025, a joint study by Google and Temasek…