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Confab sets up reconciliation committee on devolution of powers

The National Conference sitting in Abuja on Monday constituted an 18-member Reconciliation Committee made up of three leaders from each…

Kidnappers got N10m to release two girls – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS), said ten persons who kidnapped two sisters in Abuja on 8 June, received N10…

Kidnap of President’s uncle: DSS arrests student, herbalist, four others

The Department of State Service (DSS) has arrested six suspects in connection with the kidnap of Chief Nitabai Inengite, uncle…

We will ensure peaceful conduct of Osun poll – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Thursday that it would do everything to ensure a peaceful conduct of the…

Quack Medical Doctor jailed for 10 years

‎Jethro Ibileke/Benin An Evbuoriaria Magistrates’ court sitting in Benin City, southern Nigeria, has sentenced a 32-year old man, Jeremiah Onovwata,…

Appeal Court bars Edo PDP lawmakers

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The hope of the four suspended peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lawmakers to upturn an order by a Benin…

Nyako’s Impeachment: Muslim Council, traditional rulers want dialogue

The Muslim Council of Nigeria in Adamawa has called for dialogue in resolving the dispute between the state legislature and…

Resolve ASUP strike, Reps tell Jonathan

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Presidency to urgently resolve the protracted Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP)…

Jonathan Subverting Democracy, Says APC

Stephen Oni/Ilorin The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Lai Muhammed has accused President Goodluck Jonathan…

Why We Pulled Out Of ASUP Strike — Polytechnics

Harrison Iyoha Despite reassurances by Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, more institutions are backing out of the union’s nine-month…

What You Need To Know About Digital Migration

Henry Ojelu In recent times, the news that Nigeria would soon join the rest of the world in transiting from…

Jonathan nominates FRSC boss, lecturer for ministerial appointments

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday nominated Osita Chidoka, the Corps Marshall, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for appointment as minister.…

Heinemann Ex-Boss Dies

Arrangements have been concluded for the burial of former chairman of Heinemann Educational Books, Aigboje Higo. He died last month…

Fayose Storms Lagos On ‘Thank You’ Visit

Jamiu Yisa The Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose and his entourage will storm Lagos Friday in continuation of…

Lawyers, Activists Mourn Bamidele Aturu

Kazeem Ugbodaga, Eromosele Ebhomele & Henry Ojelu Family, friends, lawyers and several other sympathizers this morning besieged the Agege home…

Pregnant Woman, Pastor, 2 Others Found Dead

Damilare Okunola A pregnant woman, her husband and another couple have reportedly died mysteriously in Otugbua area of Offin-Ile in…

#BringBackOurGirls decries attacks by DSS spokesperson, security agencies

The #BringBackOurGirls movement which has been campaigning for a more urgent action on the part of government to rescue over…

Pastor, civil servant appear in court for fighting in public

A 33 year-old pastor, Nathaniel Ogwuche and 43 year-old Civil Servant, Benjamin Amadi on Tuesday appeared before a Senior Magistrates’…

CLO, Arewa youth forum, others mourn Aturu

Human Rights Groups including the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Omnira Yoruba Assembly (OYA)…

Ajimobi orders LGs to recruit workers

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has directed the Caretaker Committee Chairmen in all the 33 local government councils in…

Delegates want confab subjected to referendum

Senator Femi Okunrounmu, representing South West at the National Conference, has supported suggestions that the outcome of the conference should…

Derivation: Yoruba delegates kick against Gambari Committee recommendation

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Delegates from the South west part of the country to the ongoing National Conference have disassociated themselves from…

FIFA suspends Nigeria with immediate effect

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided Wednesday to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of…

Nigeria has no territorial ambition – Dasuki

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), said on Wednesday 9 July that Nigeria respects the sovereignty of…

‘I Won’t Mind Being A Second Wife’

With ceaseless tales surrounding her relationship status, controversial Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, has expressed her wish to be a second…

Genevieve Needs A Day Partner

Funsho Arogundade It is not what many are thinking of. But have you got great acting skills? Well here’s your…

Flood Renders 50 Families Homeless

Flood waters that overflowed a drainage system have displaced more than 50 families in Orihionmwon Local Government Area of Edo…

Pro-Amaechi Lawmaker Kidnapped

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Golden Chioma, a lawyer and Chairman of Judiciary committee of Rivers State House of Assembly representing Etche…

Jonathan swears in Shekarau as Education Minister

President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn-in the four new ministers whose nomination was approved by the National Assembly last week just…

‘We’ve Not Started Jonathan’s Re-Election Campaign’

Supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan under the aegis of GEJites Volunteers have disproved the statement issued on Thursday by the…