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Benin monarch’s coronation postponed

The Benin Traditional Council on Wednesday announced Oct. 20, as the new date for the coronation of the Crown Prince…

Ambode: We’ll deliver 456 inner LG Roads 2019

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said his administration will deliver 456 inner city roads across…

I-G bans deployment of police to individuals

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday, said the force would no longer deploy personnel of the…

Nigeria can’t achieve sustainable development without curbing poverty-Prof.

Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development without tackling the high rate of poverty in the country, says Prof. Tajudeen Akanji, a…

Breaking: 29 dead after boat carrying 600 African migrants capsize

A boat carrying 600 migrants has capsized off the Egyptian coast near Kafr al-Sheikh, the Egyptian military said Wednesday. Around…

JUTH threatens to stop feeding in-patients

The Management of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), has threatened to stop the feeding of in-patients if complaints against…

Breaking: Uproar in House of Representatives

There was an uproar in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as supporters of Speaker Yakubu Dogara started shouting his…

Army offer free medical services to Makurdi residents

No fewer than 3,000 people have benefitted from the free medical services provided by the Nigerian Army at the sidelines…

House of Rep to investigate budget padding allegations

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to conduct an investigation into the allegations of tampering with the 2016 budget…

Police warn Biafra agitators in Imo

The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, on Wednesday in Owerri, warned members of the Independent People of…

World Bank to partner Akwa Ibom on erosion project

The Akwa Ibom Government says it is partnering with the World Bank to execute erosion control project worth N52 billion…

INEC set to distribute unclaimed PVCs nationwide

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had directed its states’ offices to begin the distribution of…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Zamfara partners international organisations to fight malaria

The Zamfara Government was partnering with international organisations in its malaria eradication programme, Alhaji Hamisu Dauran, the Project Manager, State…

Police arraign man for defrauding his cousin

The police on Wednesday arraigned a 42-year-old man, Ogunlade Akim, in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly obtaining…

Infidelity crashes man’s 16-year old marriage in Lagos

After several unsuccessful interventions to save a 16-year-old marriage, an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday dissolved the union,…

Court fixes Nov. 8, 9, 10, for ex NAMA chief trial

The trial of former Managing Director, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Ibrahim Abdulsalam, before a Federal High Court in Lagos,…

Kano NOA Director retires

Having attained the retirement age of 60 in the civil service, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir, the State Director in National Orientation…

2 labourers jailed 14 months for stealing bag of rice

A Jos Chief Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced two labourers, Friday Duro, 21, and Friday Audu, 22, to 14 months…

Ogun Assembly screens 2 commissioner-nominees

Two commissioner-nominees have scaled the screening of the Ogun House of Assembly to expand the existing 37-member State Executive Council.…

Edo South APC leaders assure Obaseki of votes

As the Sept. 28 Edo Governorship election approaches, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo South Senatorial District,…

Declare state of emergency in Agric. sector– Chief Imam urges FG

Sheikh Garuba Akinola-Ibrahim, Chief Imam of Lagos State, on Wednesday urged the government to declare a state of emergency in…

N6.8bn fraud: Judge’s absence stalls ex-NAMA MD’s trial

The trial of former Managing Director of Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Ibrahim Abdulsalam, facing N6.8 billion fraud at a…

1,265 Kaduna State Pilgrims return- Official

A total of 1,265 pilgrims from Kaduna State have arrived home after performing the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The…

Nigeria assures full restoration of peace in Guinea Bissau

Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, is deeply committed to full restoration of peace, security and stability in…

20-year-old docked for impersonating Naval officer

A 20-year-old man, Isaac Bamidele, was on Wednesday charged before an Ota Magistrates Court in Ogun for alleged impersonation. Bamidele,…

Ex-Commissioner seeks concessioning of roads to check decay

A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Mr. Kola Shittu, has recommended concessioning of roads as a panacea to…

Five remanded for possessing Indian hemp

An Osun Magistrates’ Court in Ile-Ife on Wednesday remanded five accused persons in prison custody for allegedly being in possession…

Emir urges Kebbi govt. to commence mineral exploration

The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sani Sami, on Wednesday, urged the Kebbi Government to commence exploration of available mineral deposits…

Niger Delta dialogue: Group to consolidate on achievements

The Niger Delta Dialogue Contact Group (NDDCG) headed by King Alfred Diete-Spiff says it will consolidate on the achievements made…

World Peace Day: Cleric urges Nigerians to pray for peace

A cleric, Rev. Fr. Stephen Akpe has urged Nigerians to pray for the return of total peace in the country…