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Nigeria’s foreign reserves crash by $1billion

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed in its data for the month of September that there has been a…

US state of Georgia executes first woman in 70 years, despite Pope Francis appeal

Washington (AFP) – The US state of Georgia executed its first woman in 70 years early Wednesday, despite an appeal…

Ministerial List: Buhari appoints self as Petroleum Minister

A glimpse into the cabinet list of President Muhammadu Buhari has been revealed by the President himself. He will head…

Falae Kidnap Saga: We were not privy to ransom arrangement – IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase says the police force is not privy to any arrangement…

Buhari to Senate: Approve $200m loan for Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday wrote the two chambers of the Nigeria National Assembly asking for the approval of 200…

How to counter ISIL, extremism by Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has proffered solutions to countering the activities of violent Islamist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and…

Drama as Senators pass vote of confidence on Saraki

There was drama in the senate as Nigerian Senators passed a vote of confidence on embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki,…

Gamaliel Onosode dies at 82

Gamaliel Onosode, frontline industrialist, technocrat and administrator, has died at the age of 82. He died at 8:15 a.m. on…

United Nations taps African oil, mineral wealth to fight hunger

Four African countries have agreed to divert a portion of revenue from oil, gold and other resources to an innovative…

“My major aim is to rescue Chibok girls alive and unharmed”, Buhari tells UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria promised at the United Nations on Monday to rescue the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram…

We have killed, captured commanders of Boko Haram, Buhari tells UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that many commanders of the once dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have been killed or…

Buhari dazzles at UNGA, talks anti-corruption, SDGs, Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari left an impression at the 70th United States General Assembly in New York by the time he…

Ministerial List: Buhari to name nominees in 48 hours

Going by the words of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, he has 48 hours to name his much awaited ministers.…

Nigerian Army lifts restriction of movement in Borno, Yobe

The Nigerian army today announced the lifting of restrictions imposed on the states of Borno and Yobe during the Eid-el-Kabir…

Governors’ Forum wants Nigeria to remain polio-free for 24 months

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has called for continued commitment and concerted efforts from all stakeholders to get Nigeria certified polio-free…

PICTURES: Buhari meets South Korean president

President Muhammadu Buhari seems to be killing many birds with one stone during his stay in New York to attend…

South Sudan, rape headquarters of the world?

AFP – One woman was abducted by soldiers and taken to a military camp, tied up and raped repeatedly for…

54 Nigerians confirmed dead, 61 injured in Mina stampede – Hajj Commission

At least fifty-four Nigerians have been confirmed dead and 61 injured during Thursday’s stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The confirmation…

Pope concludes US tour, leaves Americans wanting more

Philadelphia (AFP) – Pope Francis celebrated an open-air mass at the culmination Sunday of an historic tour of the United…

Preach on only what unites Nigeria, Osinbajo tells religious leaders

*Condoles with the families of Nigerians killed, injured in Mecca stampede Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has urged…

Probe of misappropriated NNPC revenue to commence – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in New York said that the prosecution of those who misappropriated the NNPC’s revenue under past…

Corruption: Religious leaders have failed Nigerians – House of Reps member

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonanyima, has stated that religious leaders have failed…

What I did in my first three months in office – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has explained to the citizens what he achieved in his first three months in…

Boko Haram: APC urges military to step up intelligence gathering

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday urged the military to sustain its gallantry and patriotism and step up intelligence…

Oshiomhole’s driver arrested for burglary in Edo

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Eagle-eyed security operatives attached to the Edo State Government House Friday night foiled an attempt by one of…

Emir Sanusi secretly marries 18-year old Adamawa princess

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has finally tied the knot with his rumoured heartthrob, Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, the daughter…
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Awujale tasks leaders on redeeming plegdes

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona has called on the government at…

Presidency explains why Buhari missed meeting on IDPs in New York

The Presidency on Saturday refuted reports that the Nigerian delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly…

Atiku expresses regret on death of pilgrims

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret on the death of more than 747 Muslims in a stampede during pilgrimage…

Hajj stampede: Sokoto confirms death of 9 pilgrims

Sokoto State Government has announced that nine pilgrims from the state were among those who lost the lives in the…