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Nigeria: Floods kill 53, displace over 100,420 people in 11 states

No fewer than 53 people have died in eleven states following flood disasters that displaced more than 100,420 persons this…

Three explosions rock Maiduguri killing at least eight persons

Three blasts struck the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a military spokesman said on Sunday, a day after a new…

HID Awolowo, one of Africa’s greatest female political icons – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari described late Hanna Idowu Dideolu Awolowo as one of Africa’s greatest female political icons when he placed…

My British passport was forged, says Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has distanced himself from the British passport widely circulated online and on social media, noting that,…

I’m not behind your CCB trial, Buhari tells Saraki

The Presidency says that attempts to link the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to President Muhammadu Buhari…

Sallah: Aregbesola provides free train ride from Osun to Lagos

Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday said the Osun State Government would provide free train service for its citizens who would…

Arrest of Saraki will divide APC, says Wada Nas

Femi Adi/Kaduna The President of Arewa Youth Development Associate, AYDA Alhaji Imrana Wada Nas has said if the Senate President,…

Again, Lagos State warns hawkers, Okada riders

The Lagos State Government in its effort at implementing the Section 3 of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012…

Floods kill 53, displace 100,420 people in 11 states

At least 53 people have died in eleven states following flood disasters that displaced more than 100,420 persons this year.…

Implement police reform report, NOPRIN tells FG

Eromosele Ebhomele The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria, NOPRIN, a network of 49 civil society organisations spread across the…

We are hounded by SARS for beating a thief, Lagos residents cry out

Residents of Hanson Close, off Olateju Road, Mushin, Lagos State Nigeria have cried out to the Commissioner of Police in…

Ambode, Tinubu, others pay condolence visit to HID Awolowo’s family

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday in company of prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and…

APC, PDP, Accord mourn late HID Awolowo

The APC, Accord Party and PDP in Oyo State on Sunday lamented the death of Mrs HID Awolowo, describing her…

I remain a card carrying member of APC, says Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims that he is set to dump the ruling party in Nigeria, All Progressives…

Quit politics, Oshiomhole tells 83-year old Ogbemudia

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo has advised former Governor of the Defunct Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, to retire from…

Code of Conduct Tribunal right to call for Saraki’s arrest – CACOL

Eromosele Ebhomele The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, has slammed those castigating Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, over the…
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Olu of Warri officially dead, all adults to wear clothes inside-out for 3 months

Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs officially announced the demise of Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase 11 on Saturday, which laid…

I’ll release funds for accreditation of 8 courses at KSU, says Wada

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi on Saturday pledged immediate release of funds for the accreditation of eight courses at the…

Buhari lauds Obasanjo’s role in resolving Guinea’s political crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday lauded Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President Jose Mario Vaz and the people of Guinea-Bissau for the…

Gory sights as soldiers rescue amputated, emaciated victims of Boko Haram insurgency

As the military push to defeat whatever is left of Boko Haram terrorists and as the fight gains successful momentum…

HID Awolowo‎: Avatar of Christian propriety, fountain of humanism – Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has described the late Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo as an avatar…

HID Awolowo, an inimitable superwoman, says Gbenga Daniel

Former Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described Chief Mrs Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo as an inimitable personality who…

A/Ibom Senate: Akpabio’s nomination did not follow due process, Ex-aide tells tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) closed it’s defence in the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district on Saturday with its…

Soyinka pays tribute to HID Awolowo

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has paid a tribute to Chief Mrs Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, wife of the late…

Mimiko expresses shock at Mama Awolowo’s death

Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Saturday expressed shock at the death of Mrs Hannah Awolowo, popularly known as…

Lagos enlists 400 market leaders as Ambassadors Against Domestic Violence

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has enlisted over 400 market leaders popularly called…

Awolowo: We lost a pre-eminent mother, says Saraki

Eromosele Ebhomele Senate President Bukola Saraki on Saturday said the death of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, wife of the…

Conscience of Oodua nation is gone – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has described the death of the matriarch of the Awolowo Dynasty, Chief (Mrs) Hannah…

Ambode mourns HID Awolowo

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday expressed shock and sadness over the death of Chief Mrs…

How Mama HID Awolowo died — daughter

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Fact has emerged on how the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Mama Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo died Saturday…