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Fake importer jailed 3 years for defrauding Lagos businesswoman

A 38-year-old Festus Ajaere, who posed as an importer and defrauded a stove seller of N10 million on the pretext…

Tompolo’s kinsmen, women protest arrest of youths

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Hundreds of men and women from Gbaramatu community from Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State…

INEC trains 204 staff ahead of Ondo election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced the training of 204 e- collation staff of the commission…

“Be wary of taxis”, Consul-General counsels Nigerians

Nigeria’s Consul-General in South Africa, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, on Thursday, urged Nigerians travelling to South Africa to be wary of…

Pictures: Buhari receives Alake of Egbaland

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo 111 at the State House,…

Yobe parents pledge support to kick out polio

Parents and guardians of children in Damaturu, Yobe, on Thursday, pledged to cooperate with government and partners to sustain achievements…

FG reviews cost profiles of revenue generating agencies

The Federal Government said on Thursday that it had commenced the review of the cost profile of all its revenue…

Senate receives request to confirm Magu as EFCC Chairman

The Presidency on Thursday requested the Senate to confirm Mr Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Two sisters fend off crocodile attack

Two Indonesian sisters fought off a crocodile in a river in Sumatra’s Riau province, local media reported on Thursday. Al,…
How God saved me from aggressive cancer - Oritsejafor

Oritsejafor inaugurates South Africa chapter of CAN

The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has called on the South African chapter, CANSAF, to…

I-G orders audit of police investments, subsidiaries

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has engaged the services of two audit firms, Messers Nsebot William…

Scores of cattle rustlers, armed bandits flee Zamfara- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai in Gusau on Thursday said that intelligence reports indicated that many cattle…
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader

Detained alleged ‘Boko Haram supporters’ dying in Cameroon

Amnesty International said that more than 1,000 people accused of supporting Boko Haram in Cameroon are being detained in military…

Islamic State minister of war, Shishani killed

Abu Omar al-Shishani, who the Pentagon described as Islamic State’s “minister of war”, was killed in combat in the Iraqi…

Amosun sacks commissioner over misconduct

The Ogun State Government on Wednesday sacked Mr. Oluwole Olubena, one of the commissioners in the State Civil Service Commission…

Yoruba, Ijaw leaders meet in Ogun

Following the attacks by armed militants on some communities in Ogijo, Sagamu area of Ogun State, the leaders of the…

Trump to announce VP on Friday

White House aspirant Donald Trump will on Friday in New York announce his pick for vice president, he made this…

Suspected militants attack gas pipeline in Ogun

Suspected militants have blown up a gas pipeline at the PZ estate, Ogijo in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. The attack…

Rivers police smashes kidnapping syndicate

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command says it has smashed a kidnap syndicate and released hostages. The command…

Era of free, easy money is gone for good – Buhari

President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for…

Pictures: Buhari interacts with troops in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday interacted with troops of HQ 1 BDE at Dansadau as part of the 2016 Nigerian…

New British Prime Minister forms cabinet

Boris Johnson has been appointed Britain’s new Foreign Secretary in a shock development tonight, as Theresa May started to build…
Audu Ogbeh

Nigeria spends $11billion to import 4 commodities annually-LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria spends a whooping $11 billion (N3.1 trillion) annually to import wheat, rice, sugar and fish, the Lagos…
Ikpeazu

Lawyer urges court to stop Abia monthly allocation

An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Darlington Ozurumba, has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to stop the…

Ogun sacks commissioner

The Ogun Government on Wednesday announced the immediate removal of Mr Ebenezer Olubena, Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service…

Zakzaky vs Police: Court adjourns to September 20

The case between Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and the police slated for hearing today at the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Ikpeazu

Ikpeazu’s continued stay in office as governor illegal – Keyamo

Kazeem Ugbodaga Human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo on Wednesday said the continued stay in office by Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu…

Dino Melaye needs psychiatric examination – APC

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says Senator Dino Melaye needs psychiatric examination over…

3 artisans killed in Anambra building collapse

A two-storey building under construction at Ndiagu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra has collapsed, killing three artisans.…

Fear of demolition grips Port Harcourt residents

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Palpable fear has gripped residents of slums located in over 40 waterfronts in Port Harcourt, the Rivers…