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Zoning tears Adamawa PDP apart

Some stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa on Thursday protested over a zoning formula adopted by a…

`Okada’ rider, 57, admits defiling neighbour’s daughter

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered remand of a 57- year-old commercial motorcyclist, who pleaded guilty to defiling…

Kwara Fire Service warns against false alarms

Mr Abdulwaheed Yakub, Head of Department of Fire Prevention, Kwara Fire Service, has expressed concern over false fire outbreak alarms…

FRSC commences operation “Show your licence’’ in Lagos

The Lagos State Sector Command, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has commenced operation “Show Your Licence’’ across the…

Hamas must disarm, renounce violence to join government – US

US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations said that Hamas must disarm, renounce violence, and recognise the State…

OPIC generates N3.6bn in 8 months

Mr Babajide Odusolu, the Managing Director of Ogun Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC), on Thursday said the corporation generated over…

Uganda confirms 1 case of Ebola-like Marburg virus

Uganda has confirmed one case of Marburg virus, a highly infectious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, the health minister said…

Kadpoly lecturers suspend strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Kaduna Polytechnic chapter has suspended its seven weeks strike.
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NEMA workers in Minna begin indefinite strike

he Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) of the National Emergency Management…

World Food Prize: We are proud of you, Buhari tells Adesina

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria remains proud of its former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for the winning the…

Flood, landslide kill 77 people in Vietnam

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Vietnam’s northern and central regions since last week have killed 77…

Boko Haram has been incapacitated – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria has greatly reduced the reach of Boko Haram extremists even though the group can still launch some types of…

EFCC nabs Federal Pay Officer for alleged diversion of N1.8m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested the Federal Pay Officer in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for…

Teenage student jailed 3 years for rape

A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old student, Muhammed Muazu, to three years imprisonment for raping a…

Parties need to have a sense of direction – Sani

Sen. Shehu Sani, Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign and Domestic Debts, has said political parties need to have a sense…
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Gov. Ikpeazu lifts curfew in Aba

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has lifted the 10p.m. to 6a.m. curfew imposed on Aba on Sept. 12, as a…

Agric. policies to ensure food security, improve nutrition in Nigeria

Nigeria has said that its agriculture policies are geared towards ensuring food security and improve nutrition among citizens, particularly children…

Outrage over plans to impose ‘anointed’ candidate as Lagos NUT Cooperatives President

Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Cooperatives and Multipurpose Society, Lagos Island branch have expressed disgust over plans…

AfDB to invest $24bn in agriculture – Adesina

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the bank will invest 24 billion dollars in agriculture over the next 10 years…

Poverty threatening Nigeria’s democracy – Dogara

Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, says extreme poverty is threatening Nigeria’s democracy. Dogara stated this when he…

APDA tells FG to suspend release of bailout to states

The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) has urged the Federal Government not to release another tranche of Paris Club refund…

Anambra sacks 2 principals for corruption

The Anambra Government on Wednesday said it sacked two school principals for collecting unapproved fees.

Buhari arrives Turkey on state visit

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived the Esenboga International Airport, Ankara, for a State Visit to Turkey at the invitation…

We are not investigating Ogun governor – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)has denied reports that it was investigating Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.
First Lady Aisha thanks Nigerians for supporting her husband, Muhammadu Buhari, wishes incoming government of Tinubu peaceful tenure

Aisha Buhari applauds Nigerian journalists

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commended the hard work and professionalism exhibited by Nigerian journalists for…
Kwara APC chairman Sunday Fagbemi explains why the party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats Saturday's LG election in the state

APC supports Buhari on World Bank request

The All Progressives Congress (APC) urged World Bank to concentrate on the development of the North-East, saying it supported President…

Lagos court releases Atiku’s son, Aminu

A Tinubu Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday discharged Aminu Atiku Abubakar of contempt but granted the custody of his two children…
On 16 September, fire engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, one of the prized assets of Tony Elumelu’s vast business empire

SMEs growth: Elumelu tasks FG to address policy somersault

The Chairman, UBA Group and Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, on Wednesday, advised the Federal Government to tackle the issue…

Enugu to deploy specialists to district hospitals

The Enugu State Government has said that it will soon deploy specialists and consultants to its district hospitals to further…

Recovered loots: Cleric tells FG to provide basic amenities

A cleric, Bishop Martins Uzuokwu, on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to utilise the recovered loots in providing basic amenities…