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Economic recession; a lesson for Nigeria — Obaseki

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo Godwin Obaseki says the present economic recession in the country is a…

$15m Saga: SERAP seeks Patience Jonathan’s prosecution

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Federal Government to the Federal High Court in Lagos asking the…

The New York Times endorses Hillary Clinton for president

In any normal election year, we’d compare the two presidential candidates side by side on the issues. But this is…

Unidentified middle-aged man hangs self in Edo

Jefferson Ibiwale A middle-aged man who’s identity is yet to be verified has reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself in…

Recession: CAN president calls for hard work, courage

Reverend Samson Ayokunle, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Nigerians to embrace hard work as…
PDP

PDP says it has no plan to rig Edo poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked an allegation that the party was planning to rig the Wednesday governorship election…

NUPENG can’t afford to go on strike now – President

The President, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Achese Igwe, said that the union could not afford…

Siasia issues NFF 2-week ultimatum to pay him five-month salary arrears

Samson Siasia, Nigeria’s former under-23 coach, has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum to settle its debt…

Lagos begins demolition of illegal structures in VI, Ikoyi

The much anticipated Clean Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas of Lagos, South commenced simultaneously on Saturday with officials…

Late Kabba monarch laid to rest

Late traditional ruler of Kabba town, Kogi, Oba Michael Olabayo, was on Saturday laid to rest in a ceremony attended…

Buhari thanks U.S. authorities, others for his successful outing

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded relevant U.S authorities for ensuring efficient security and administrative arrangements at the 71st Session of…

1,000 Sokoto pilgrims back

No fewer than 1,000 pilgrims from Sokoto State have been transported back to Nigeria through the Sultan Abubakar III International…

No LG, territory under Boko Haram control – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has restated that no local government area in Borno or any territory…

Sanitation: 8 truck drivers arrested in Ekiti

The Speaker, Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Kola Oluwawole, said that eight truck drivers were apprehended on Saturday for violating…

Nigeria’s performance at Rio Olympics was not abysmal – Dalung

Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday in Ilorin said he was disappointed with those who said Nigeria…

FG will not sell off all national assets – Minister

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma says the fiscal stimulus strategy designed is not to…

Nigeria to harvest more wheat in Feb. 2017

Flour Mills of Nigeria is working with Nigerian farmers on the local cultivation of wheat in the country, its Group…

Militants kill soldier in Bakassi

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that militants killed one of its personnel in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River…

Borno Govt. begins massive clearing, fumigation in Bama

The Borno State Government on Saturday began massive clearing and fumigation of Bama town recently liberated by the military to…

2018 World Cup Qualifier: Rivers to host Super Eagles, Algeria

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye, says the state is ready to host the 2018 World Cup qualifying match…

Police arrest 4 for diverting rice meant for IDPs

The Katsina State Police Command on Saturday said it had arrested four persons for allegedly diverting tonnes of rice meant…
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

Boat mishap: 4 feared drown on trip to Tompolo father’s burial

Four people were feared dead in Warri River on Friday in a boat mishap involving the funeral party to the…

Oshiomhole declares two days public holidays‎ for Edo guber poll

Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has declared Tuesday September 27 and Wednesday September 28 as public holidays for the…

Suspected madman kills 1, injures 3 in Jigawa

A man suspected to be mentally ill has stabbed a man to death and injured three others in Taraya Village…

Can I sell my grandfather’s clock? No, sell that house

So thinking outside the box has made many a Nigerian politician stir crazy. Wow! It is really interesting to know…

Niger Delta Avengers attack Bonny crude oil export line

Nigerian militant group the Niger Delta Avengers said on Saturday it had carried out its first attack in the country’s…

Man. United thrash Leicester City 4-1

Manchester United thrashed Premier League champions Leicester City as boss Jose Mourinho dropped captain Wayne Rooney from his starting line-up.…

First batch of Kano pilgrims return home

The first batch of 499 pilgrims from Kano state have returned home after performing the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.…

5 shot dead in US Mall shooting, manhunt for killer begins

A man carrying a rifle entered a Macy’s store at a mall in Washington state, shot dead four women and…

Recession: Ex-Deputy Governor urges Nigerians to be prayerful

Alhaji Ahmed Gusau, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, has advised Nigerians to be patient, hopeful, and prayerful for…