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Youths kidnap lawyer in Makurdi

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in Benue has appealed to security agencies to redouble their efforts to secure the release…

50 Republican security experts rail against Trump

An open letter signed by 50 Republican national security experts has warned that party nominee Donald Trump “would be the…

PDP Chairman: Bode George, Gbenga Daniel, Jimmy Agbaje slug it out

Following the decision of the Southwest zonal caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday to zone the position…

EFCC arrests blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested Mr. Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a blogger, for offences bordering on…

Dokpesi, Kuku, Akpoblokemi deny sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers

The Chairman of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi; ex-Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta, Mr. Kingsley Kuku…

Aspirant promises to transform Ondo

Dr Olusegun Abraham, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Ondo gubernatorial race, has pledged to take the state…

We are suffering- Osun Deputy Speaker

Members of the Osun House of Assembly on Monday said the cash crunch in the state had subjected them to…

Budget padding: APC decries Jibrin’s latest public outburst

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday decried Rep. Abdumumini Jubrin, a former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, for disregarding…

FG releases N420m to revitalise health centres nationwide

The Federal Government has released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to revitalise…

Oloyode resumes at JAMB, commends Ojerinde for adopting CBT

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the new Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has commended the outgoing Registrar, Prof. Dibu…

70 killed in Pakistan hospital bomb attack

A suicide bomb attack has killed at least 70 people at a hospital in Quetta in south-west Pakistan, officials say.…

Pictures: Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi , marries heartthrob

Seyi Tinubu, one of the sons of APC chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his fiancée Layal J. Holm are married.…

67 killed in Ethiopia protests

At least 67 people were killed and hundreds more injured when Ethiopian security forces fired live bullets at peaceful protesters…

Ambode: Egbemode’s confirmation as NGE president well deserved

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday congratulated Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her confirmation as the President of the…

A new lease of life at OAU

As students resume tomorrow – hopefully! – for a new academic session at the Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of…

Kidnapping: Lagos to provide security for traditional rulers

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it has concluded arrangement to provide security for traditional rulers and their palaces…

Lagos begins airlift of pilgrims from August 16

Lagos State Government has announced that intending pilgrims for the Y2016 pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be…

Dozens killed in Ethiopia protests

Protests against the Ethiopian government have left dozens of people dead, activists and witnesses said on Monday following a wave…
Senator David Mark speaks on Ortom attack

PDP Convention: Mark warns against impunity, imposition

Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, on Monday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)against impunity and imposition of candidates ahead…

Retired police officer, son, 2 daughters burnt to death

Retired ASP Anthony Kwame, former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-Gov. Fidelis Tapgun of Plateau, was on Monday morning killed in an…

Budget padding impossible without connivance of executive arm- Na’Abba

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ghali Na’Abba, has called for a proper investigation of the role…

One killed, scores injured as cultists clash in Ajegunle

One person, Endurance Augustine, lost his life while several others were injured in a renewed crisis between two opposing rival…

Olympic medalist’s grandmother dies celebrating win

The 84-year-old grandmother of a Thai Olympic bronze medal winner collapsed and died on Monday while celebrating the weightlifter’s success…

EFCC to confiscate Akpabio’s properties over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is intensifying investigation on Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State. The…

Serena, Nadal advance into singles events’ next round at Rio Olympics

Defending women’s champion Serena Williams started her title defence with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Australia’s Daria Gavrilova on Sunday…

IGP warn Nigerians against denigrating police image

Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police, has warned the general public against denigrating the image of the police whose duty…

Iba Monarch: I almost died in the hands of kidnappers

The Oniba of Iba land, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Oba Goriola Oseni has recounted his ordeal in the hands of his…

Dozens dead, several injured in Pakistan hospital blast

No fewer than 42 people were killed in Monday’s attack in a hospital in Pakistan’s Quetta city. The blast took…

Breaking: Nigeria qualify for quarter final defeat Sweden 1-0

Nigeria have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games football event after a 1-0 victory over Sweden. The country’s…

Williams sisters lose Olympic doubles match for 1st time

Three-time doubles gold medalists Serena and Venus Williams lost an Olympic match as partners for the first time, stunned in…