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Police to promote 40,000 in 60 days, says I-G

The Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase on Saturday said about 40,000 policemen between the rank of Constable and Inspector would…

260 senior police officers promoted

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 260 Senior Police Officers to different ranks. This is contained in…

Man arrested for stealing ram in Jigawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Jigawa, on Saturday said it arrested a 25-year old man for…

We’ve lost one of our finest diplomats – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday expressed shock and sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United…

Amosun’s wife kicks over rumoured arrest

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufunso Amosun has debunked the rumour on social media that she…

Nigeria Air Force Chief sets up panel to probe copter crash

Nigeria Chief of Air Staff, CAS Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar has set up an investigation panel headed by an Air…
12 people escape death on Ondo road

Ebonyi auto crash death toll increases to seven

The death toll from the ghastly motor accident which occurred at the Nkalagu junction of the Enugu-Abakaliki express road on…

20 die of cholera in Bauchi State

Twenty persons have died of cholera in the Shira Local Government Area (LGA), of Bauchi State. This was contained in…

Court orders arrest of socialite, Folasade Omotade

A Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has issued a bench warrant for arrest of society lady, Princess Abiodun Folasade…

Nigerian Army destroys Boko Haram explosives factory in Borno

The troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Nigerian Army, on have discovered and destroyed another Improvised Explosives Device- (IED) making…

Soyinka to feature Obasanjo in new book, ‘The Republic of Liars’

Jamiu Yisa Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has disclosed his intention to feature former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo prominently in…
DSS raises alarm over plan to disrupt peace in Nigeria

DSS uncovers Boko Haram spy ring at Abuja Airport

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered a spy cell run by militant Islamist group Boko Haram…

APC chieftain murdered in Edo

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo state, Captain…

Arrest Amaechi if he snubs probe panel, says Okocha

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Onueze…

Fashola must be prosecuted – PDP

Jamiu Yisa The Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Barr. Taofik Gani, has called for the prosecution…

Buhari moves to calm outrage over ‘lopsided’ appointments

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerian presidency swiftly moved to calm nerves on Friday as angry reaction trailed Thursday’s appointment of two key…

Wike’s probe panel an illegal, kangaroo court – APC

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the Rivers Judicial Commission of…

Umana closes case, as tribunal admits ballot papers in evidence

The legal battle to challenge the emergence of Udom Emmanuel as the governor of Akwa Ibom state reached a crucial…

Edo govt bus accident kills one in Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A fatal accident involving a 50-seater mass transit bus belonging to Edo state government, popularly called “Comrade Bus,”…

Inhabitants of Centenary City have been compensated, Buhari says

The Presidency on Friday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital welcomed an assurance from Centenary City PLC that all the original inhabitants…

Nigerian editors ratify Garba Deen Muhammed as guild’s president

The Nigerian Guild of Editors on Friday ratified Malam Garba Deen Muhammed as its President. Muhammed takes over from the…

Kolawole makes history, becomes first Nigeria Police female PRO

In his determination to advance change over status quo, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has appointed acting…

Stop attacking Jonathan, Northern group warns Oshiomhole

Femi Adi/Kaduna Northern-based group, Arewa Youth Parliament (AYP) has warned Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, against unguarded utterances against the Goodluck…

Governor Ajimobi goes to school, obtains UI PhD form

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has indicated his intention to go back to school as a full…

MOSOP warns politicians against sabotaging Ogoni cleanup

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) said it has uncovered an evil plot…

Court orders arrest of society lady, Folasade Omotade

A Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has issued a bench warrant for arrest of a society lady, Princess Abiodun…

Customs impounds bullet-proof vehicles, goods worth N545m

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’, says it has impounded bullet-proof vehicles and other goods…

Join Committee to probe weapons procurement, Buhari orders Defence Ministry

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the Ministry of Defence should be included in the Committee to Investigate Weapons Procurement.…

Judge sues Speaker, legislators in Osun

A High Court Judge in Osun, Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, has filed a motion in an Osogbo High Court, challenging the…

Despite Nigerians backlash, Buhari receives Bishop Kukah at Aso Villa

Photos: Sunday Aghaeze Bishop Matthew Kukah suffered a backlash from Nigerians for saying that President Muhammadu Buhari should not probe…