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Again, Senate postpones Amaechi’s screening

The Nigerian Senate has postponed again the confirmation hearing for former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. His screening had…

Amosun names Adeyemi as Ogun HoS

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr. Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new…

Port Harcourt airport voted the worst in the world

Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria has been voted the world’s worst airport, according to tens of thousands of travellers.…

Pregnant wife dumps hubby, elopes with lover to USA

Cyriacus Izuekwe Cyriacus Izuekwe Alhaji Shamsideen Adebimpe has been left in the lurch after his 44-year-old pregnant wife, Mrs Hajia…

Son attacks father with machete

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 20-year-old youth has been arrested and charged before Magistrates’ court sitting in Ejigbo for inflicting injury on…

I quit national team for ‘peace to reign’ – Emmanuel Emenike

Al Ain striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has pulled the plug on his time as a member of the Super Eagles, stating…

With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…

Drama!!! Amaechi set to be screened today

It is safe to expect some drama in the senate today, if former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi…

Playing golf will help reduce crime among youths – AIG Zone 2

Bala Hassan, the Assistant General-Inspector (AIG), Zone 2, says that engaging children early in sports, especially Golf has help to…

Police arrest fake Buhari adviser

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said it had arrested a 70-year old fake Presidential Adviser on…

Hajj: Saudi Arabia death toll rises to 2,121

Associated Press – The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121…

How Nigeria, 3 others lost $4bn – Global Witness

A watchdog group says four African countries lost more than $4 billion in shady oil and mining deals and calls…

3 bank robbery suspects shot dead in Delta

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Three suspected bank robbers were last Friday shot dead in Warri by operatives of Delta State Police Command.…

Stipends: Leprosy inmates in Delta barricade Govt House

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Inmates of the Leprosy Rehabilitation Camp in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State Monday stormed…

Why we suspended LG chiefs – Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has denied insinuations that the sack of four local government chairmen in…
Ibrahim Lamorde, former EFCC Chairman is dead

EFCC does not pressure suspects to obtain statements – Lamorde

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has debunked the allegation that suspects who are being investigated…

Will APC allow credible elections?

By Bola Bolawole Credible elections are a fulcrum of democracy. Without it, democracy cannot be said to be alive and…

Idongesit’s murder: Protesters storm Lagos court to demand justice

Scores of protesters and family members of the mother of four, Idongesit Sunday, who was allegedly felled by a trigger-happy…

Army holds range classification for Airforce students

The 3 Division of Nigerian Army is to hold a three-day range classification for students of Air Force Military School…

2 Oyo pilgrims detained over drug in Saudi Arabia

Two of the 1,191 pilgrims from Oyo State who performed this year’s Hajj were detained by the Saudi Arabian authorities…

Appeal Court adjourns Saraki’s case indefinitely

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday adjourned ruling on an appeal filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki challenging…

Octogenarian arms peddler arrested in Edo

Jethro Ibileke/Benin An 80-year-old arms peddler, Madam Comfort Izeomwen, has been arrested and paraded by the Edo State Police Command.…

Traffic deaths preventable, WHO says in call for road safety

Countries must introduce tougher laws to prevent drivers from speeding or drinking and help reduce the toll of 1.25 million…

Emir Sanusi excites Kano residents

Residents of Kano went wild with jubilation Saturday as their Emir, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, rode on a she-camel as…

NDLEA rehabilitates 210 drug addicts in Jigawa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has rehabilitated 210 drug addicts in Jigawa over the last 20 months. Mr…

Polio: LG to immunise 111,180 children in Jigawa

Dutse Local Government Council of Jigawa on Monday said it would vaccinate at least 111,180 children against polio in the…

Grande Oakbridge boss seeks FG, State Govts’ support for private schools

Paul Iyoghojie The Executive Director of Grande Oakbridge Montessori School, Lekki, Eti-Osa LG Area of Lagos State, Mrs. Hannah Royeke…

Ogun LG bosses charged to improve IGR

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Transition Committee Chairmen in the 20 Local Government Council Areas in Ogun State have been asked to devise…

Anambra Accident: Masquerades, victims for burial

Cyriacus Izuekwe Igwe Gody Ezechukwu, the traditional ruler of Umuchu town in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, where a truck crashed…

Navy destroys 1,500 drums of diesel, illegal refinery in Delta

The Central Naval Command in Bayelsa has destroyed 1, 500 drums of diesel and one illegal oil refining camp in…