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PDP to appeal Kogi election tribunal judgment

Mr Yomi Awoniyi, Deputy Governor to Capt. Idris Wada, the immediate past Governor of Kogi, on Tuesday, said that the…

Navy arrests co-ordinator of Niger Delta Avengers

The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday said it had apprehended the coordinator of series of attacks on the Nigerian National…

Tribunal Chairman warns Saraki’s lawyer not to delay trial

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Mr Danladi Umar, has cautioned counsel to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr…

Shell stops oil and gas exploration in 10 countries

Royal Dutch Shell says it will exit oil and gas operations in 10 countries in a drive to deepen cost…

US supports dialogue with Niger Delta Avengers

The U.S. Embassy to Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concern over the reports of attacks and other incidents in the Niger…

Kano collects N7m Zakkat from rich Muslims

The Kano State Zakkat and Endowment Board said it had so far collected over N7 million as Zakkat (alms) from…

APC worried over Rivers Govt silence on cult-related killings

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed worry over the state government’s continued silence…
Placentyne Hair Lotion has been banned: NAFDAC issues warning

NAFDAC partner students to tackle drug abuse in varsities

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will collaborate with students in tertiary institutions to…

$40m Scam: Jonathan’s cousin remanded in prison

Justice Nnamdi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 ordered the remand of Azibaola…

US condemns Boko Haram attack in Niger

The United States Government, on Tuesday, condemned Boko Haram’s June 3 attack on a military outpost in Bosso, Niger. The…

Recruitment: Police nabs 9 applicants for certificate falsification

The Enugu State Police Command says it has detained nine persons over alleged falsification of results in the ongoing nationwide…

Boko Haram: 50,000 flee from attacks in Niger

Tens of thousands of people have fled southeastern Niger following deadly attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on the town of…

Woman docked for assaulting landlord

A 30-year-old woman, who beat-up her landlord for challenging her over hemp- smoking in his house, was arraigned on Tuesday…

South Africa to register nationals in Nigeria

The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Lulu Mnguni, on Tuesday, announced his government’s plan to commence the registration…

Labour union lauds FG on recovery of stolen funds

The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has commended the Nigerian government for rendering a transparent account of the recoveries it has…

Breaking: Ex-chief of air staff arrainged for money laundering

Former Chief of Air Staff, Mohammed Umar, arraigned on a 7-count charge of money laundering, seeks out of court settlement.…

Ikeja Electric probes electrocution of 14-year old girl

The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has set up a committee to investigate the electrocution of a 14-year old girl,…

Yemi Osinbajo hosts security meeting at Aso Rock

A high-level security meeting is currently ongoing at the office of Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja. Professor…

Russia bans meat imports from Brazilian, Argentine companies

The Russian agricultural watchdog agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, on Tuesday imposed a ban on the poultry imports from a Brazilian company, as…

“I help this country more than Hollande”- Ibrahimovic

Former Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday that he did more for France than President Francois Hollande simply…

Army officer crowned Miss U.S.

Miss Deshauna Barber, a 26-year old Army officer from the District of Columbia, has been crowned winner of the 2016…
Lagos Government says it has not banned or has any plan to ban use or sale of sachet water, popularly known as 'pure water,' in the state

Ramadan: Sachet water, ice block vendors make brisk businesses in Borno

As the Ramadan began and couple with rising temperature, sachet water and ice block vendors are making brisk business in…

Idris Wadas petition against Gov. Yahaya Bello dismissed

The Governorship Election Petition for Kogi dismisses former Gov. Idris Wadas petition against the election of Gov. Yahaya Bello for…

Lawmaker condoles with Kosoko over wife’s death

A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade, on Tuesday commiserated with the popular Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, over the death…
President Ali Bongo of Gabon

Gabonese judges protest on the street, demand independence

The Gabon National Judges Union (SYNAMAG) on Tuesday organised street protests against political appointments which, according to them, erodes judicial…

2 employees of Pastor Oyedepo steals N3.3m, docked

Two men, who allegedly stole N3.3 million belonging to the Living Faith Church, Ota, Ogun, were on Tuesday charged before…

Serena Williams named world’s highest paid sportswoman

Two days after her stunning loss to Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final, Serena Williams scored a different win…
Arase

Police launch manhunt for killer of Inspector

The Police in Cross River said on Tuesday that a manhunt had been launched for some armed robbers who killed…

Nigeria to acquire German military power

The German Government has confirmed that it would commence supply of military hardware to support Nigeria’s effort to address security…

I reduced corruption in agricultural sector with a simple phone-Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan whose aides are being tried in various courts of law in the country for monumental corruption,…