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Ambode, One Lagos Fiesta and the promotion of T.H.E.S.E

By Fola Adeyemi In contrast to Napoleon Bonaparte, who once said that “the best way to keep one’s word is…

End to malaria infection in sight as vaccine passes trial test

A malaria vaccine that uses a weakened form of the parasite has passed a “critical milestone” in human safety trials,…

Another Chibok schoolgirl found with baby

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman says another Chibok schoolgirl has been found, one of the 219 stolen by Boko…

Lagos vows to sanction traders who dump refuse on roads

The Lagos State Government has vowed to sanction traders who dumped their refuse indiscriminately on roads or setbacks in the…

Police arrest 5 in Port Harcourt foiled bank robbery

The Nigerian police have arrested five suspected armed robbers in connection with December’s foiled Access Bank robbery in Port Harcourt,…

Everton complete Lookman’s £11m signing

Everton have completed the £11m signing of Charlton Athletic’s teenage forward Ademola Lookman. The 19-year-old joins on a four-and-a-half-year deal…

Brexit campaigner to attend Trump inauguration

Leading Brexit campaigner, Nigel Farage said at a Trump rally in Mississippi during the U.S. presidential campaign that he will…

LG Chairman denies Vice’s alleged link with Boko Haram

The Chairman of Kaga Local Government in Borno, Alhaji Lawal Wasaram, on Thursday, denied the claim by the Nigerian Army…

Police confirm death of 2 by bandits in Yenagoa

The police in Bayelsa on Thursday confirmed that two persons were killed on Tuesday by a gang of gunmen at…
RMAFC on Tuesday reacts to ongoing controversies over the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly.

Lagos lawmaker urges NASS to pass 2017 budget

A lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Jude Idimogu, on Thursday, urged the National Assembly to conclude…
Ogun announces details for decongestion exercise at Sagamu correctional center

2017: Nigerians express high hopes for judiciary

Some Nigerians have said that the judiciary will be more focused in 2017, having had a very controversial 2016. Speaking…

Nigeria will move from recession to breakthrough

A University Don, Prof. Emmanuel Ome, on Thursday, said that 2016 was a linkage year from recession to Nigeria’s breakthrough.…

Excessive consumption of catfish can cause cardiovascular diseases

A medical practitioner, Dr Arikawe Adeolu, said on Thursday in Abuja that excessive consumption of catfish could increase the chances…
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Price of cooking gas hits N4, 500 in Lagos

There is wide spread condemnation of the recent increase in price of cooking gas in Lagos. The price of cooking…

Police arrests 2 for alleged murder

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected murderers in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old stylist at…

Major flooding hits German coastal areas

The worst flooding to hit Germany’s north-eastern coast since 2006 has caused serious damage, with weather forecasters predicting storms in…

RMD turns comedian, undresses at Alibaba’s concert

Nollywood idol Richard Mofe-Damijo took on a new facet to his career as one effortlessly hilarious comedian at Alibaba’s ‘January…

Food security: PPA Chieftain urges Buhari to redouble effort

Chief Ndubue Iko, a chieftain of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to put more efforts…

LCCI urges FG to stimulate investment

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday advised the Federal Government to stimulate investment in order to…

Fire destroys NBC depot in Uyo

Fire on Wednesday night gutted the depot of the Nigerian Bottling Company office on Abak Road, Uyo. Eyewitnesses told the…

Matching Enyimba’s success challenging — Head coach

The new head coach of Enyimba FC of Aba, Gbenga Ogunbote, on Thursday said that matching the club’s previous success…

2 detained in police raids in Gulen-linked probe

Turkish Police detained, Yahya Üzdiyen, the Chief Legal Advisor and a former Chief Executive of Dogan Holding, one of the…

Ex-3Sc player tasks NPFL players on global standard

Former Green Eagles player Felix Owolabi on Thursday stressed the need for the players in the Nigeria Professional Football League…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

NDLEA arrests 269 drug traffickers in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said on Thursday it had arrested 269 suspected…

French ex-PM shows clear winner in presidential primaries

Manuel Valls, who quit as Socialist Prime Minister remains the clear favourite to win the left-wing primaries later in January,…

Ex-Miss ECOWAS appointed Executive Director, Miss Nigeria Organisation

The Folio Media Group, owners of The Daily Times of Nigeria, has appointed Dr May Ikeora as the Executive Director…
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Tiger Woods to open 2017 season

Tiger Woods’ first event of 2017 will be the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego,…

2 arrested for attempting to sell carcass in Sokoto

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Sokoto State Command says it has arrested two suspects: Nuru Sakaba and Magawata…

Happy New ‘Happy New Year!’

In spite of everything though, it was good fun. It’s very uplifting to know that friends and family wish you…

U.S. Armed Forces bid Obama farewell

The U.S. Armed Forces has bid outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama farewell with a parade in honour of the two-term…