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Rape Suspect Faces Prosecution 21 Years After Crime

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

A child rape suspect would face prosecution on Friday in Central China’s Henan Province more than 20 years after the…

Governor Obaseki rewards mathematics teachers, students

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Governor Godwin Obaseki has donated N500, 000 to a mathematics teacher in Asoro Grammar School, Mrs Birgitta Okodugha, and N250,…

Gunmen kill 5 Egyptian policemen

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Gunmen ambushed an Egyptian security checkpoint on Friday, killing five policemen in an area just south of the capital, the…

Kwese Basketball League: David Godwin’s 15 points haul down Oluyole Warriors

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

David Godwin had a game-high 15 points and 3 rebounds to help Kwara Falcons beat Oluyole Warriors 81-61 on Thursday…

Security Council urged to strengthen support for fight against Boko Haram

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Mohammed Chambers, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to West Africa and the Sahel, has called on the Security…

Osotimehin served God, humanity – Minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Prof. Isaac Adewole, Minister for Health has described the late Babatunde Osotimehin, 68, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)…

INEC to partner with State Police Command to ensure smooth operations

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday called for closer partnership with the Police command in Enugu State to…

People involved in Challenges of the power sector – Fashola

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said that the challenges of the power sector in…

Gov. calls for partnership between Army, Police to help combat crime

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said on Thursday that the Nigerian Army should form a synergy with the police in…

Acting President launches MSMEs Clinic for viable businesses in Ogun State

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday launched the National Micro, Small and Medium ‎Enterprise(MSMEs) Clinic in Abeokuta.

Party battle was a bittersweet affair – Makarfi

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Thursday in…

Former Head of State commissions National Academy in Bayelsa

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Thursday commissioned the Ijaw National Academy in Bayelsa, saying that the…

FG to increase effort in promoting leather technology — Minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, said in Abuja on Thursday that the Federal Government would take…

Association decries shortage of nurses in Nigeria

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The National Association of Perioperative Nurses (NAPON) said on Thursday that the dearth of perioperative nurses in the nation’s health…

Bureau de Change operator dupes Chinese of $2.4m

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested and detained a Bureau de Change operator alleged to…

Obaseki’s uncle, Supreme Court Justice dies at 93

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The family of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has been thrown into mourning, following the death of his uncle,…

Air passenger dies on arrival at Lagos Airport

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

A Nigerian passenger on Emirates Airlines on Wednesday slumped and died on arrival at the international wing of the Murtala…

Ifeanyi Ubah fights back, says NNPC owes Capital Oil N16b

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Chairman of Capital Oil, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, on Thursday disputed claims that he was owing Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation…

APC Defeat was a Plebiscite against Aregbesola, Say Party Chieftains

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) have given different reasons why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated the ruling party…

Lagos hands over teachers accused of defiling students to police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The two teachers of Nazareth Junior/Senior College, Ibowon, Epe who were alleged to have defiled some students of the school…

Customs educates public on damaged vehicles importation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has begun the education of Nigerians on the need to have understanding on consignments, particularly…

Visit to Buhari has proven rumour mongers wrong – Former Gov.

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A former Governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu, has said that those peddling rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari is on…

Three INEC Staff Arraigned for N138m Bribe

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arraigned the Administrative Secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

Lagos Mobile Court And Social Regeneration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Like similar mega cities such as New York, New Delhi, Tokyo and Beijing, Lagos equally has to grapple with enormous…

Ambode Suspends Baale Of Shangisha For Faking Kidnap

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday approved the immediate suspension of the Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief…

Edo court acquits four workers of Nuero-Psychiatric Hospital

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

An Egor Magistrate Court 2 in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday discharged and acquitted four staff of the Federal…

Lagos LGs begin issuance of Form ‘E’ Marriage Certificates

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

In compliance with the Lagos High Court judgment, Local Governments in Lagos State have begun the issuance of Form ‘E’…

FG ready to explore tourism as new oil – minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said on Thursday in Lagos that the Federal Government was prepared…

FG seeks Support to entrench permanent peace – Aide

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has urged Nigerians to support the…

Court Grants Ex-Jigawa Governor Saminu Turaki Bail

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

An FCT High Court on Thursday admitted to bail the former Governor of Jigawa State, Saminu Turaki.

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