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IG orders closure of Ondo Assembly

Mr Malachi Coker, the Acting Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, on Monday said the police had sealed the…

I got into politics with little of father’s influence – Folajimi Mohammed

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Folajimi Mohammed (Ikeja 1), says he did not ride on…

Lagos Marathon: Group volunteers to run for charity

FoodClique Support Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the vision to see hunger become a thing of the past, will…

Facebook launches anti fake-news drive

Social media company Facebook launched on Monday an initiative to tackle fake news stories in France, with the media in…

Somalia’s al Shabaab executes 4 men

Al Shabaab militants in Somalia publicly beheaded four men accused of spying for the country’s Western-backed government, the U.S. and…

Pictures: Charly Boy, Sowore join protest in Lagos

As Nigerians troop out to join the protest against economic hardship in the country today, notable personalities like Charly Boy…

Toyota, Suzuki begin partnership talks

Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. on Monday said they have commenced formal talks aimed at forging a partnership…

National Stadium witness heavy police presence as protesters gather

The police on Monday took over strategic locations in Lagos metropolis in readiness for the anti-government protest initially planned by…

World Cup qualifiers: Fans encourage Super Eagles

Soccer fans in Ebonyi have urged the Super Eagles and its officials not to be scared over Cameroon’s victory at…

Fire kills 18 at China massage parlour

Sunday’s fire at a foot massage parlour in east China’s Zhejiang Province killed 18 people and injured 18 others, police…

NIMASA push for passage of Anti-Piracy Bill

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has said the agency is pushing for the…

Nigeria, Gambia recognised for banning female genital mutilation

The UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) says Nigeria and The Gambia are among the countries that have outlawed the…

Tuface fans angry over cancelled protest

Fans of Nigerian music star Tuface have continued to react over his decision to cancel the much-publicized anti-government protest slated…

3SC beat Rivers United 2-1

Hosts Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday in Ibadan defeated visiting Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt 2-1…

AFCON final: Cameroon score late winner to beat Egypt 2-1

Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a…

Why Buhari extended his vacation indefinitely – Presidency

Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President has said the period for the extension of…

Edo FRSC arrests 186 motorists in 2 days

Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Edo State, have arrested 186 motorists in just two days, over…

Wole Soyinka condemns Police for stopping protest

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has condemned the Nigeria Police for planning to stop the protest being organized by popular…

Jesus’ brace gives City win over Swansea

Gabriel Jesus scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as Manchester City moved up to third place in the Premier League…

Catholic Bishop seeks prayers for Buhari

Bishop Martins Uzoukwu, the Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese, on Sunday urged Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion or political differences…

Travellers rush to board U.S. flights while Trump ban blocked

Travellers from seven mainly Muslim countries affected by the initial immigration order by President Donald Trump have started rushing to…

President Buhari extends vacation, writes NASS

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly (NASS), informing of his desire to extend his leave in order…

Customs seize Toyota Prado worth N15m

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command, said it had seized a 2016 Toyota Prado, worth N15 million, in enforcing Federal…

Pastor moves to claim N500m court judgment

In a bid to enforce the judgment of a Federal high court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria that awarded…

Gunmen shoot police officer in Ondo

Unidentified gunmen on Sunday morning shoot dead Corporal Michael Olujimi, a policeman attached to the Okitipupa Police Division in Ondo…

Travel ban: Trump loses at Appeal Court

A San Francisco court has rejected a motion by the U.S. Justice Department to immediately reinstate U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

Lagos clampdown on illegal abattoirs, arrests 24 butchers

No fewer than 24 butchers and cattle marketers have been arrested for offences bothering on illegal operations in a clampdown…

SERAP writes Trump, demands return of Nigeria’s stolen assets

A civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) wants the United States to release $500m proceeds of corruption…

Remains of late Rivers CP arrives Lagos

The remains of the late Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya, on Saturday arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International…

Rousing welcome for Ibori in Oghara, his hometown

The ancient town of Oghara in Ethiope West local Government Area of Delta was in a carnival mood on Saturday…