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Pictures: Book Reading: Nigerian press and the politics of meaning

These are some of the pictures taken during a book reading titled: The Nigerian Press and the Politics of Meaning…

Abiso urges NFF to confirm Yusuf as Super Eagles’ Head Coach

Bashir Abiso, former Chairman of El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club of Maiduguri, has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to consider…

Court declares Ex-PG Maritime Workers’ Union wanted

An Apapa Magistrates’ Court has declared a former President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Mr Uzoije Ukaumunna,…

Man cuts off wife’s lover’s manhood

A former boxer who chopped off the manhood of his wife’s lover with a pair of garden shears before flushing…

Kuje Jail Break: 14 prison officers suspended

The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) has suspended 14 officers in connection with the recent Kuje Prison break. This is contained…

Suicide bombers hit 3 Saudi cities

Suicide bombers struck three cities across Saudi Arabia on Monday, in an apparently coordinated campaign of attacks as Saudis prepared…

Nigeria welcomes support to diversify economy – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration will continue to welcome support and investments from the international community…

Sultan directs Muslims to fast Tuesday, declares Wednesday as Eid-el-Fitr

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III on Monday directed Muslims to fast on Tuesday and declared that Eid…

IGP constitutes Force Management Team

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, has constituted the Force Management Team. The formation of the team came…

Pictures: Buhari, Osinbajo, Dogara at feast with IDPs

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Speaker Yakubu Dogara feast with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the State…

Pictures: Buhari fetes IDPs during breaking of fast

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday 4 July entertained Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the State House. Photos: Sunday Aghaeze.

Niger Delta Avengers enter Twitter blacklist

Nigeria’s terror group, the Niger Delta Avengers was blacklisted by Twitter on Monday. The social media platform suspended the account…
CACOL

Ambode’s ban on street trading insensitive-CACOL

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, on Monday condemned the ban on street trading by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos…

Buhari approves new board of directors for NNPC

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as provided for…

EFCC docks Omokore, ex-NNPC chiefs

Prince Jide Omokore, the oil mogul linked with several under-the-counter deals with former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke was docked…

N1.4b Fraud: Ex-Kogi LG boss loses post-conviction bail bid

Convicted former Caretaker Chairman of Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State, Gabriel Daudu, on Monday lost his post conviction…

Ahmed Musa joins Leicester City

Premier League champions Leicester City have agreed a deal with CSKA Moscow to sign Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa, the player’s…

Ebonyi uncovers 250 ‘ghost’ teachers, 57 others receiving double salaries

The Ebonyi Government says it has uncovered about 250 ghost teachers in its pay roll. Chief Hycinth Ikpor, the Chairman…

Eid-el-Fitri: TUC urges Muslims to promote peace

Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has called on Muslims faithful to promote peace to enhance national growth and development.…

NGO pays fine to free 40 inmates in Suleja

The Peace Corp of Nigeria (PCN), a Youth NGO, on Monday paid fines to free 40 inmates at the Suleja…

Eid-el-Fitri: Police promises hitch-free celebration in Abuja

The Police in the Federal Capital Territory have assured residents of the area of adequate security during the Eid-El-Fitri celebration.…

Troops foil suicide attack on Borno IDPs camp

The Nigerian Army says its troops on Monday averted two separate bomb attacks by three female suicide bombers in Mungonu…

Eid-el-Fitri: Abuja Airport witnesses moderate traffic

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday witnessed moderate movement of passengers ahead of the Eid-el-Fitri celebration as all…

BREAKING: CBN sacks Skye Bank chairman, appoints new Board Chairman

CBN removes Skye Bank chairman, MD, others, appoints Mr Tokunbo Abiru as new MD, and Alhaji M K Ahmed as…
Lagos Airport to undergo brief power shutdown on Wednesday

Eid-El-Fitri: Low turnout of passengers at Lagos airports

The two domestic Airports in Lagos on Monday witnessed a low turnout of passengers travelling to celebrate the Eld-El-Fitri holidays…

Lagos journalist’s assault suit against Customs fixed for Sept. 29

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed Sept. 29 to hear the application to re-list a suit by…

Court upholds Ali Modu Sheriff’s removal as PDP chairman

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday upheld the removal of Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff as the Chairman…

Sallah: Dealers in food items groan over poor sales

Dealers in food items in Hadejia, Jigawa have expressed concern over low patronage, with just a few hours to the…

SON impounds 30,000 pieces of steel bars in Kwara

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has impounded 30,000 pieces of steel bars of different brands and sizes in 20…

Ikpeazu use of state High Court is wrong – SAN

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Samuel Okutepa has said that it is wrong for Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of…