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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested in Lagos

A Civilian Joint Task Force have arrested six suspected Boko Haram members said to be on the wanted lists of…

Hundreds mourn Nigerian killed in hate attack

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Sunday of a Nigerian migrant who was killed by a right-wing football fan…

Striking workers in Nasarawa state dare Gov Al-Makura

Organised labour unions in Nasarawa State, have directed state and local government workers to disregard the threat by Gov. Tanko…

When silence is not golden…

A national newspaper penultimate Saturday gave a graphic detail of how all key security appointments under the watch of President…

Portugal wins Euro 2016, beats France 1-0

With grit, determination and a remarkable spirit despite the loss of the team’s biggest star, Portugal upset France in the…

Edo APC officials fight dirty

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, there are indications that all is not well…

No bullet can penetrate my body – Cult Suspect

Kazeem Ugbodaga The leader of a cult group who was arrested at the weekend by operatives of the Rapid Response…
Biennial World Cup competitions will kill football clubs - Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter undergoes surgery for skin cancer

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has undergone minor surgery to treat skin cancer. Blatter’s spokesman, Thomas Renggli, tells The Associated…

Police arrest 6 suspected cultists in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of six suspected cultists, including their ring leader. The Command’s…

Taskforce arrests 40 miscreants at Oshodi

The Lagos State Task-force, on Sunday morning arrested 40 suspected miscreants at their different hide-outs at the popular Oshodi market.…

Exodus of lecturers hit Kogi varsity

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kogi State University chapter, has raised alarm over progressive exodus of qualified lecturers…

Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title

Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title, beating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) Murray won after beating…

Bin Laden’s son threatens to avenge father’s death

The son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father,…

Swear in Ogah as Abia governor, lawyer tells AGF, IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, Mr Ubani Monday Onyekachi has called on the Attorney-General…

Australia’s prime minister declares victory in marathon election

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared victory on Sunday in a marathon national election, with his coalition government retaining power…

JAMB clarifies criteria for varsity admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the point system copied from its website as criteria for admission into…

Civil Servants’ Pay Cut: Traders beg govt

Some traders and residents of Keffi, Nasarawa State, have appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision to cut…

Youths worst affected by road accidents – FRSC

Seven in every 10 victims of road crashes are youths aged between 15 and 29, the Federal Road Safety Commission…

Flood destroys 52 houses in Sokoto LG

A late night flood on July 4 destroyed no fewer than 52 houses in Wurno, headquarters of Wurno Local Government…

Kogi denies buying cars for political appointees

The Kogi State Government has denied buying new cars worth N1 billion for political appointees in the state. In a…

Adesina comes under fire over ‘minority complaining of hardship’

Mr. Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s media and publicity adviser has come under the bullets of critics again over comments…

Nigerian found dead Inside Indian flat

A 30-year-old Nigerian, who came to India on a business visit, has been found dead in a flat in Nalasopara,…

Ex-minister Obanikoro caught on tape

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission now even has more damning evidence against former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu…

Boko Haram kills 2 soldiers, loses 16 members

Nigerian officials say 16 Boko Haram extremists and two soldiers have been killed when the extremists tried to ride explosives-laden…

Pictures: Govt delegation visits underage wives of Boko Haram

Wife of the National Security Adviser to the President, Nafisah Babagana Monguno and other members of the Federal Government delegation…

Pictures: Federal Govt delegation to family of Late Shettima Ali Monguno

The Federal Government on Saturday sent a delegation to the burial of the Late Shetttima Ali Monguno in Maiduguri. Here…

Williams sisters win 6th Wimbledon doubles title

Serena Williams on Saturday put the icing on the cake of another magnificent Wimbledon campaign by teaming up with sister…

Bishop Oyedepo pays 20 teachers N40,000 monthly

The Principal of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara, Mr Segun Abifarin, says popular Christian cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo, is…

Police arrest 2 militants over attempt to attack Lagos community

The Lagos State Police Command said it had arrested two suspected militants, who attempted to attack Igando community, a suburb…

Ex-minister, Ali-Monguno, buried in Maiduguri

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Shettima Ali-Monguno, who died on Friday, was buried at the Gwange Cemetery in Maiduguri on…