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How we will tackle oil theft, vandalism in Bayelsa – NSCDC

Mrs. Christiana Abiakam-Omanu, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa, says the command will…

Senator deplores security siege at NASS

A member of the Senate, Sen. Isa Misau, says siege at the National Assembly on Tuesday by Department of State…

Too much sleep can kill you

Too little sleep can cause dysfunctions of the organs and kill, researchers have said in the past. Now another study…

Presidency: Dankwambo seeks support of PDP delegates

As PDP presidential aspirants intensify efforts to secure the party’s ticket ahead of the 2019 general elections, Gombe governor Ibrahim…

European companies can be protected from U.S. sanctions on Iran – UK minister

European companies can be protected from new U.S. sanctions on Iran, a junior British foreign minister said on Tuesday, after…
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Child sexual abuse: German couple bags 12 years in prison

A Southern Germany court on Tuesday a woman and her husband to 12 years in prison each for the years-long…

Ebola: Congo health ministry confirms arrival of experimental vaccines

The Ministry of Health in Congo confirmed the arrival of an experimental vaccine, which is manufactured by Merck and proven…

Group shocked at UN media arrangements for General Assembly session

The UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) has expressed shock plans to house up to 3,000 visiting journalists in a bunker two…

President Ouattara grants amnesty to Gbagbo’s wife

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire has declared an amnesty for Simone Gbagbo, who had been convicted of offenses against…

Benin, Nigeria and Niger meeting will end smuggling of rice

The Benin Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Paulette Yekpe, has said that the proposed tripartite meeting by Nigeria, Niger and…
Ghana's president Nana-Akufo-Addo

Ghanaian president sacks energy minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has relieved Minister for Energy Boakye Agyarko of his post with immediate effect, the presidency…

Be friendly with your children, Cleric tells parents

Pastor Philip Olayemi of Christ Kingdom Church, Ilorin, has urged parents to be friendly and establish a good rapport with…

China’s Xi congratulates Mnangagwa on election as Zimbabwe president

President Xi Jinping of China has congratulated Emmerson Mnangagwa on his election as Zimbabwe’s president, state news agency Xinhua said…

83-year-old arrested for keeping girl as sex slave for 15 years

The police in Indonesia confirmed the arrest of an 83-year-old village witch doctor who entrapped a 12-year-old girl and tricked…

Adeosun: Buhari’s integrity remains intact – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says President Muhammadu Buhari’s integrity remains intact, in spite of the…

Oil rises as U.S. renew sanctions against Iran

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the U.S. reintroduced sanctions against major crude exporter, Iran, tightening global markets.
The court restrained PDP from going ahead with its national convention until the hearing and determination of suit filed by Sule Lamido.

“APC has failed Nigerians”

A former Governor of Jigawa, Alhaji Sule Lamido, on Monday in Abeokuta said he has confidence in the ability of…

Federal Govt. deepens reforms on Ease of Doing Business

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) said on Monday that it would continue to accelerate its efforts to ensure…
3 Bauchi corps members to repeat service year

Osinbajo saddened over dead Taraba corps members

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is saddened by the drowning of nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in River…
Lassa Fever

Lassa fever: Enugu confirms one death

The Enugu State Government on Monday confirmed the death of one person from Lassa fever in a health facility within…

PDP receives Sen. Hunkuyi, other defectors in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday received Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi and his supporters in…

Nigerian govt spends $1m to evacuate stranded Nigerian, Ghanaian football fans from Russia

Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said Federal Government spent one million dollars to evacuate 355 Nigerian football fans stranded…

PDP receives Sen. Hunkuyi, other defectors in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday received Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi and his supporters in…

Ray Ekpu @70: Celebration of a prolific writer

Prose craftsman, veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Mr Ray Ekpu, who turned 70 today, 6th August 2018, was…

Photo News: Lagosians, watch out for this Okada man, he’s a robber

Lagosians should beware of this commercial motorcyclist (Okada) and his accomplices.

Youth to host music, message concert in Lagos

As part of effort toward forging a safe environment and facilitating frameworks to shore up Nigerian democracy, an office of…

Lagos issues 21-day ultimatum to Bonded Terminals to relocate

The Lagos State Government on Monday issued 21-day ultimatum to owners of bonded terminals in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun area of…

Osama bin Laden’s son marries daughter of 9/11 hijacker

Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late al-Qa’eda leader, has married the daughter of the lead 9/11 hijacker, according…

You have case to answer, Court tells ex-president Jonathan’s aide

Justice M. B. Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, dismissed a no-case submission filed…
Drama at Enugu Radio Station: EFCC seizes Presenter during live broadcast

10 Bag Five Years Jail Term For Illegal Oil Deal

Lanre Babalola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Monday, secured the conviction and sentencing of…