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Edo Election Tribunal issues Bench Warrant on WAEC

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal Thursday issued a bench warrant on the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC),…

Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…

Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…

Buhari’s US visit timely – Lagos lawmakers

Eromosele Ebhomele Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday said the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication

LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…

Why we’re in court against Dogara – APC Legislator

Eromosele Ebhomele A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Lagos State, Jide Jimoh, on Thursday told selected journalists that…

Activist wants Buhari to take over payment of Osun workers

Eromosele Ebhomele Human rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice, CHRSJ, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman,…

How I became Lagos Assembly Minority Leader – Bello

Eromosele Ebhomele The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus of the Lagos State House of Assembly recently named Hakeem Bello representing…

Mother of triplet among fake beggars arrested by Police in Abuja

You may wish to be careful when you are besieged by men and women soliciting for alms, especially when you…

Boko Haram planning to bomb my residence – Osinbajo

Nigeria Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been visiting camps of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the North east as well…

NUC disowns Maryam Abacha American University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are…

Force HQ warns corporate bodies against illegal police guards

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has warned corporate bodies against illegal use of its personnel as guards. Emmanuel…

Bayelsa Governorship: Coalition piles pressure on Sylva

A coalition of forces under the aegis of Niger Delta People’s Movement (NDPM) has urged the people of Bayelsa State…

Global oil tanker association orders Buhari, NNPC to lift ban on 113 oil tankers

LONDON, (Reuters) – A ban on 113 oil tankers by Nigerian state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) must…

Man Snatches Friend’s Wife, 5 Children

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 52 year-old man, Gilbert Maduako, has lost his wife, Oluchi and five children after his friend, Akwusi…

Ambode Reiterates Commitment To Teachers’ Welfare

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to improve the welfare of teachers in the…

Experiential Marketers Decry Dwindling Fortune

Henry Ojelu The newly elected executive council of Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN), led by the president, Dr Rotimi…

We’ll Insist On The Rule Of Law — Osinbajo

Ensuring that no one is above the law is the first rule of any developed country, Vice President Prof. Yemi…

UPDATE: Over 40 dead in Gombe blasts

(AFP) – More than 40 people were feared dead in Gombe city, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday after a series of…

US aiding Boko Haram, says Buhari

Washington (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned Washington on Wednesday that a US refusal to arm his troops because…

At least 29 dead in Gombe bomb blast

BAUCHI, (Reuters) – At least 29 people died and 60 were wounded in multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations…

I believe I will succeed, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that he believes he would succeed despite the daunting task ahead of him, noting…

Saraki blasts SaharaReporters

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has blasted online news outfit SarahaReporters and has urged Nigerians to disregard the platforms smear campaign…

Twin suicide attacks kill at least 13 in Cameroon

YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – Two suicide bomb attacks killed at least 13 people in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, the president’s office…

How Lagos can make N30bn from Nollywood

Eromosele Ebhomele Though the issue of piracy took a major part of discussions between stakeholders in the Nollywood industry and…

Lagos Rail Project: Workers protest as CCECC sacks 500

Kazeem Ugbodaga Hundreds of staff and casual workers employed by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation, CCECC, for the…

Tiwa Savage, Hubby welcome baby boy

Funsho Arogundade Mavin Records’ pop diva Tiwa Savage has delivered a baby boy, PM NEWS gathered. The good news was…

Synagogue’s Engineers Ask Court To Quash Coroner’s Verdict

Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has adjourned till 3 August, 2015 for the hearing…

Lagos CP Audits SARS, Other Police Cells

The Lagos State Police Command has begun an audit of different cells at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a…

Parents Protest At Unilag Over Cut-Off Mark

Emmanuel Akintubosun Aggrieved parents of candidates seeking admission into the University of Lagos (Unilag), western Nigeria, on Wednesday staged a…