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Faction of Boko Haram approaches Buhari for peace talks

The federal government of Nigeria has been approached by a group that says it is a faction of the Islamist…

Police parade soldier, 9 others for robbery, kidnapping in Port Harcourt

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt An Army private, Elijah Owoh, who absconded from his duty post in Biu, Borno state was among…

I have always stood firmly by the party, says Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has stated that he has always stood by his party, the All…

APC House of Reps members resolve crises after meeting Buhari

Repr President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja summoned All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives for…

Tribunal dismisses PDP election petition against Ashafa

Akin Kuponiyi An election petition tribunal, sitting in Lagos, on Monday, dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of Peoples’…
Lagos PDP senatorial candidate, Segun Adewale, aka Aeroland accuses party's former Deputy National Chair Olabode George of lying against him

Aeroland raises alarm over theft of vital documents by APC

Akin Kuponiyi The senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos West in the 2015 general elections, Segun…

Wike loses bid to relocate election tribunal to Rivers

The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, has dismissed an application by Rivers Governor, Nysom Wike, seeking…

Bailout: States to start drawing from N300bn Buhari’s Special Intervention

*Details of Debt Relief Program kicks off in few weeks The implementation of a three-pronged financial intervention of President Muhammadu…

Nigerian Customs blacklists GTB, Fidelity, Diamond banks

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended three commercial banks from collecting customs duties over their non-compliance with the partnership…

Baby stolen at naming ceremony in Ogun

A 20-month old child, Opeyemi Ogundele was reported stolen on Sunday during a naming ceremony in Abeokuta. NAN learnt that…
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Kwara PDP denies having a hand in petition against Saraki’s wife

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara said it had no hand in alleged petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes…

I will not resign, says House of Reps Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Yusuf Lasun, Monday, said he would not resign his position no matter the pressure individuals…

Lagos Assembly clashes with state Judicial Service Commission

Eromosele Ebhomele Tension heightened at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday as many members of the House felt…

Lagos Assembly begins battle against noise pollution

Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday commenced a bid that could help the state stem the…

Kano court sends 11 to prison for smoking cannabis sativa

Maduabuchi NMmeribeh/Kano Senior Magistrate Ahmed Hassan Fagge at a Kano Senior Magistrate Court in Nomans-Land, Sabon Gari, Kano, northwest Nigeria,…

Lagos Set For Waste Management Summit

Daniels Ekugo In a bid to enhance efficient management of solid waste and tackle its challenges in Africa and Nigeria…

Tribunal Adjourns Petition Against David Mark

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Makurdi has adjourned the petition challenging the election of Sen. David Mark (PDP-Benue…

Man Jailed For Assault

A Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced a man, Elijah Okoro, to one month imprisonment for…

Land Recovery Order: Alleged landgrabber refutes claims, alleges defamation

An alleged land grabber in Ikorodu area of Lagos state, Alhaji Kamorudeen Lamina, has denied the allegations against him by…

I’ll appoint only patriotic, decent Nigerians, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja reassured that only patriotic, decent and experienced Nigerians would be appointed as ministers…

SERAP sues JAMB, UNILAG, over cut-off marks

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the University of Lagos…

Fayose approves N119m car loan for Ekiti workers

Eromosele Ebhomele Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has approved the disbursement of a sum of N119m as car loans…

Police, Robbers In Gun Battle, 2 Killed

Yusuf Muhammed The police at Agbado Crossing Police Station, Ayila in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria, On Sunday engaged a five-man…

Nigerian graduates can compete globally – Unilorin VC

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Prof. Abdul Ambali, has said that Nigerian graduates are competing favourably with their…

Stop work, APC warns NDDC MD

Against the backdrop of last week’s dissolution of boards and agencies by President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress, APC…

16 Suspected Hoodlums In Police Net

As part of the continued efforts of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to rid every part of Lagos State, western…
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Presidential Poll: PDP spent N2.5bn on adverts, APC N728m – Report

There has been so much talk about how much was spent on advertising before the last general election in Nigeria…

Ladipo Market Crises: Panic As Okoli Drags Leaders To Shrine

Cyriacus IzuekweThe leadership crises rocking Aguiyi Ironsi International Trade Centre at Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market in Mushin, Lagos State,…

INEC Loses National Commissioner

Prof. Muritala Akinola Salau, INEC National Commissioner, representing South West, has died at 67. Salau, a former Vice Chancellor of…

PDP cannot provide any worthwhile opposition – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a party cannot provide any worthwhile opposition…