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Pay attention to workers welfare, NLC tells Shettima

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday urged Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno to give top priority to workers’ welfare…

PICTURES: Ambode, Tinubu, Osoba rock Jazz Festival

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba,…
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja cautions politicians against any attempt to rig 2023 general elections.

Herdsmen Attack On Onaiyekan: Catholic Bishops urge Buhari to provide more security

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ The Catholic Archbishop of Benin City, Dr. Augustin Akubueze and the Catholic Bishop of Uromi Diocese, Dr.…

Address killings by herdsmen, Archbishop tells Buhari

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, on Saturday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently address the killings…

APC should deliver promised welfare programme, says Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on the All Progressives Congress led federal government to deliver its promised welfare…

Soldier shoots bride’s mother dead in Delta

Tragedy struck on Saturday morning as a mother of a bride was allegedly shot dead by a soldier at the…
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Gunmen kidnap paramount ruler’s pregnant wife in Akwa Ibom

No fewer than 10 unknown gunmen on Friday night kidnapped the pregnant wife of Ubong Assam, the paramount ruler of…

Falana urges NLC, TUC to lead campaign for recovery of stolen wealth

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Saturday called on the Nigeria labour movement to lead campaign for…

Salary: Ekiti workers will soon heave sigh of relief – Speaker

The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Kola Oluwawole, has urged civil servants in the state to exercise patience,…

Army ready to dislodge Boko Haram from Sambisa – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan’ali, on Saturday, said the Nigerian Army is set to destroy all camps and…

359 police officers killed, 272 injured in active service, says Arase

Jos, April 30, 2016 (NAN) No fewer than 359 policemen were killed on duty between January 2014 and April 2016,…

Enugu remains PDP stronghold, Ekweremadu says

The Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, has said that Enugu State will remain a stronghold of the…

Ogun pays April salary, deductions

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In fulfillment of its promise to labour leaders, the Ogun State government on Friday announced the payment of…

We’ll use recovered money to create jobs for youths – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration was determined to recover money stolen by former public officers to create…

Herdsmen: We say ‘NO’ to grazing reserves – Enugu Govt

The Enugu State Government has opposed the creation of grazing reserves across the country following the invasion of Nimbo community…

“I’m done”, Tiwa Savage talks Tee Billz attempted suicide, cheating

In three piercing words, Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage pretty much summed up her marriage to her husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly…

Dogara, Atiku, Tambuwal mourn Oba of Benin

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the people of the ancient Bini Kingdom over transition…

Osinbajo speaks at The Platform today

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be featuring on The Platform, Abuja tomorrow April 30, 2016, at the…

Oba of Benin’s reign full of distinction, class, wisdom – APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the late Oba of Benin…

Nigerian troops discover pits where Boko Haram dumps victims

Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east…

Randy burglar arrested after inviting suspect’s daughter for sexual affair

Jethro Ibileke/Benin‎ Love overtures of a suspected burglar, Samson Ugbusun, to the daughter of his victim (name withheld), has led…

Oba of Benin: We lost a true custodian of history, says Ofeimun

Eromosele Ebhomele Odia Ofeimun, aspirant in the governorship election in Edo state, southern Nigeria, has described the passage of the…

Jackson’s family plans music academy in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga Jermaine Jackson, elder brother of the late music icon, Michael Jackson has disclosed that the family is planning…

Benin Traditional Council announces the transition of Oba of Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council‎ has announced the passing away of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku…

Oba of Benin: Our hearts are heavy, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his…

I only ordered arrest of persons hoarding, diverting petrol – Arase

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of “unscrupulous persons” involved in the hoarding…

Man batters wife over sex for more children

Cyriacus Izuekwe Obinna James has been arrested and charged before Apapa Magistrate’s court for allegedly brutalizing his wife, Ebere over…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

N23.29bn: INEC officials, Fidelity Bank refund Diezani’s bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N408.7 million from some of the beneficiaries of the N23.29 billion…

NFF to name Harry Redknapp new Super Eagles coach

Former Portsmouth, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp is in line to be named the next national team…

Navy declares man wanted over oil vessel hijack

The Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor, also known as Charles Parker, wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS…