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2016 Hajj: FG has not given forex waiver- NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the Federal Government has not given foreign exchange waiver to Nigerian pilgrims…

Rio Olympics 2016 : Umar joins Dream Team in Brazil

Turkey-based Aminu Umar has joined Nigeria U-23 team in Manaus ahead of Sunday’s match against Sweden. Aminu who plays forward…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

NDLEA seizes tonnes of illicit drugs in Borno

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno says it has seized more than 20 tonnes of illicit drugs…

Abducted Lagos monarch regains freedom

The Oniba of Iba land, Oba Goriola Oseni, who was abducted by gunmen three weeks ago has regained freedom. The…
First Lady Aisha thanks Nigerians for supporting her husband, Muhammadu Buhari, wishes incoming government of Tinubu peaceful tenure

I sued Fayose because he insulted me – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has disclosed that she instituted legal action against Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State…

Osun-Osogbo festival begins on Monday

The Osun-Osogbo Festival 2016 will start on Monday, Aug. 8, with traditional cleansing “Iwopopo.” This is contained in a statement…

Nigerian Army rebuilds Chibok Secondary School

The Nigerian Army on Saturday expressed optimism that the Government Secondary School (GSS), Chibok, in Borno will re-open for academic…

Soldiers kill 8 bandits, arrest 57 in Niger

The Nigerian Army has killed eight armed bandits and arrested 57 others in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger during…

Vietnam wins first ever Olympics gold

Vietnam claimed their first ever Olympic gold as Vinh Xuan Hoang won the men’s 10m air pistol title. Hoang scored…

French gymnast breaks leg during Olympic vault

French gymnast, Samir Ait Said suffered a horrific leg break while performing in the vault at the Rio Olympics. The…

Obasanjo spits fire over mischievous photo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to become an elder statesman…

Russia wins first gold in Rio

Russia claimed its first medal of Rio 2016 as Beslan Mudranov won Olympic gold in the judo men’s -60kg. Mudranov…

Rio: GB swimmer Peaty breaks world record

Great Britain’s Adam Peaty set a world record in the heats for the men’s 100m breaststroke at the Rio Olympic…

Liverpool demolish Barcelona 4-0 in friendly

Sadio Mane scored his first goal for Liverpool as they won 4-0 against a Barcelona side containing Luis Suarez and…

Plateau United beat FC IfeanyiUbah 2-0

Plateau United Football Club of Jos on Saturday defeated visiting FC IfeanyiUbah of Nnewi 2-0 to move to 11th on…
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I want to write books and teach – Ex-IGP Arase

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Solomon Arase, has said that he would like to write books and teach as…

Gunmen kidnap lawmaker’s father in Bayelsa

Gunmen have abducted Mr Iti Watson, father of Mr Alfred Watson, member representing Brass Constituency II in Bayelsa State House…

Golden Eaglets struggle to beat Niger Republic in Abuja

The Golden Eaglets on Saturday in Abuja struggled to a slim 1-0 win over the Junior Menas of Niger Republic…

Kerosene is N150 per litre from NNPC depots, says NUPENG

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has fixed N150…

Mbaka: Buhari shouldn’t marginalise any part of Nigeria

The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has advised Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari not to marginalise…

Edo2016: The Comrade governor is leaving, who’s next?

By Patrick Omoregie The election that saw President Muhammad Buhari emerge as the president of Nigeria could be described as…

We’ll flush out Militants from Lagos Creeks-NSCDC Boss

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Commandant, National Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, Lagos State, Tajudeen Balogun says the civil defence and…

Nigerian Christians under siege-CAN president

Kazeem Ugbodaga National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Supo Ayokunle says Nigerian Christians are under siege.…

US teenager wins first gold in Rio 2016

America’s Ginny Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women’s…

Andre Ayew: West Ham agree £20m fee with Swansea City

West Ham United have agreed a fee of about £20m to sign Ghana striker Andre Ayew from Swansea City. The…

Buhari tells HOS to develop road-map for civil service

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, to develop a…

46 referees to write promotional exam in Jigawa

No fewer than 46 referees, including 26 amateurs from Jigawa would participate in the National Referees Association (NRA) promotion examination…

Two Chinese abducted in Nasarawa

The police in Nasarawa say two Chinese attached to West African Polaris Investment have been kidnapped in Agada village, Nasarawa…

General Overseer rapes member’s 7-year-old daughter

The General Overseer of a church (name withheld) was on Thursday arrested by the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, for…

Rio Olympics: Shame, Nigerian athletes march in tracksuits

Nigeria’s shoddy preparations for the ongoing Rio Olympics in Brazil came to the full glare of the world on Friday…