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Ambassadors urge unity against terrorism, insurgency

A group under the aegis of African Ambassadors Forum, has called on Africans to unite in the fight against terrorism…

Lagos Theatre Festival: British Council calls for applications, winner to get N1m

The British Council has called for applications from theatre companies, students and academics ahead of the Lagos Theatre Festival 2016…

Tinubu lauds new NUJ President, urges him to elevate standard of journalism

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated the newly elected president of the Nigeria…

Explosion kills 8, injures many in Jos

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and many others injured following a chemical explosion at the Plateau Water…

Odusile defeats Obamuwagun, others to emerge NUJ president

The Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) has elected Abdulwaheed Odusile of the Nation Newspapers as its new president. He succeeds…

Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Biafran friend, Frederick Forsyth was MI6 agent

Frederick Forsyth, famous author of Day of the Jackal is set to blow his cover as a MI6 agent in…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, set to land certification in 2017

Jethro Ibileke It is exactly one year since the last case of polio was recorded in Nigeria. The last reported…

Nigerian Army to adopt offensive disposition to Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, on Friday said that the Nigerian Military would adopt offensive disposition…

Lagos State Scholarships Board cautions students on fake forms

The Lagos State Scholarships Board on Friday dissociated itself from a website, www.scholarshipworld.org, and urged the general public, particularly students…

I borrowed N10bn to pay salaries, grants says Gov Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Saturday said the N10 billion borrowed by the state government was used to pay…
Security chiefs assure residents of protection of lives and property as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the Kano governorship tussle

US Supported Boko Haram During Jonathan’s Administration – Tanko Yakasai

Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakasai ventured into politics in the early 50s, when he joined the defunct Northern Elements Progressive…

Buhari promises to uphold press freedom

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will uphold press freedom. The president, who was represented by his Special…
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

MEND not meeting to resume hostilities, says Tompolo

Eromosele Ebhomele Against fears that some former militants in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria could begin hostilities using the Movement…
CACOL

CACOL backs Buhari’s probe of Jonathan’s administration

Eromosele Ebhomele The Coalition against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, on Friday expressed its support for the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari…

Saraki wants insurance coverage, improved salary for journalists

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today (Friday) called for a comprehensive insurance coverage for journalists in the country. He…

Mentoring the children at 49

…Activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin chooses to celebrate her birthday to mentor children Kazeem Ugbodaga At 49, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin feels…

Lagos driver yet to return 3 weeks after Owerri trip

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 52-year old commercial driver, Monday Etokhana, is allegedly missing under mysterious circumstances. The sudden disappearance of Monday,…

France, China pledge military, economic cooperation with Nigeria

The French and Chinese governments on Friday pledged to extend the level of military and economic cooperation they have with…

Man granted N50,000 bail over theft of N265 cigarettes

A Judge at the Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, on Friday granted bail to…

Blame reckless Nigerian army not Leahy law, US Senator tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s criticism of the Leahy law in the United States which impedes the sale of sophisticated arms to…
NLC urges FG to find solution to the cash crunch in the country, says it is shameful, and capable of undermining the confidence in banking,

NLC to Governors: Pay up or prepare for protests

Factional Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leader Joe Ajaero on Friday advised state governors owing workers to pay their salaries to…

APC resolving its crisis gradually, says Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the crisis plaguing the party…

11 generals retire from Nigerian Army

Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps in Lagos State were on Friday pulled out of service. NAN reports…

Prosecute TB Joshua’s SCOAN, we are behind you, ANC tells Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga The leadership of the Africa National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party has backed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over…

US condemns Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram suicide attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria as “horrific and…

Abia Yet To Receive Bailout From FG

Sam Obinna Ibe/Umuahia The Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Economic Affairs, Mr. Obinna Oriaku has debunked media reports…

I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…

Actress Sola Sobowale Rewards Students In Lagos

Funsho Arogundade Seasoned Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, recently showed her kindness through the donation of…

South African Police beat Nigerian to Death

The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, decried the killing of a Nigerian in Hillbrow,…

3,000 ghost police pensioners uncovered

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has discovered 3,000 ghost pensioners in the police pension scheme, the Director-General, Nellie Mayshak,…