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2 killed in suicide bomb attacks in Cameroon

Two suspected suicide bombers were killed after attempting to launch attacks on Sunday morning in Cameroon, security source told Xinhua.…

X-mas tragedy: 92 dead in Russian military plane crash

All 92 people on board a Russian military aircraft are feared dead after it crashed into the Black Sea. The…

Recession: Kumuyi predicts better New Year for Nigeria

General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has predicted a better New Year for Nigeria, saying that God…

Buhari’s Christmas message to Nigerians

Dear Compatriots, I heartily rejoice with all Nigerians, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on this year’s celebration of the…
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II to miss Christmas service due to illness

A heavy cold is keeping Queen Elizabeth II from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate…

Nigerian Breweries on fire in Lagos

A massive fire is raging at the premises of the Nigerian Breweries Limited in the Iganmu area of Lagos State,…

2 killed as building collapses in police barrack

A police sergeant and another person lost their lives when a building collapsed at Highway police Barracks in Ikeja, Lagos…

Christmas: NSCDC deploys 1,000 personnel in Maiduguri to secure lives

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday says it has deployed 1,000 personnel in Maiduguri to secure…

Russian military plane disappears from radar with dozens on board

A Russian Defence Ministry flight carrying dozens of people has vanished from the radar screens after departing from the resort…

FG to re-open 2 major roads in Borno after Boko Haram defeat

The Federal Government will formally re-open two major roads in Borno later today following the total defeat of Boko Haram…
Obama reacts as President Trump freezes $2.3b funding for Harvard University

I’m still US President, Obama warns Trump

Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has told incoming President Donald Trump to accept the fact that there is only one…

Gov Umahi distributes 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279m to 18 traditional rulers

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has distributed 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279 million to 18 traditional rulers in the…

Actor Funso Adeolu escapes death

It’s the end of December 2016 and we are all praying for safe entry in 2017, well; actor Funso Adeolu…
Three escape death as truck carrying 45,000 litres of fuel fell on their vehicle opposite the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday

Two oil tankers collide in Lagos, spill content

What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency…

Lagos pays N1.9 billion to 495 retirees

The Lagos State Government on Friday paid the sum of N1.9 billion to 495 retirees from the state public service…

Ambode preaches love, peace at Christmas

As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has…

Barbing, hairdressing salons record low patronage in Lagos

Barbing and hairdressing salons in Lagos say they record low patronage contrary to high expectations for increase in patronage by…
Obama reacts as President Trump freezes $2.3b funding for Harvard University

Obama rejects Trump’s veto advice on UN’s Israel/Palestinian Resolution

Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has explained why his administration rejected incoming President Donald Trump’s advice on the Friday’s UN…

Yuletide: Nigerians defy recession, besiege motor parks for Christmas

Nigerians have defied the impact of the country’s economic situation to travel for Christmas as many motor parks in the…

Boko Haram Defeat: Army chief praises gallant Nigerian soldiers

The Chief of Army staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the efforts and sacrifices of gallant officers and men of…

Hurray! Nigerian Army finally crushes Boko Haram, Sambisa forest falls

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for crushing Boko Haram terrorists in…
German court sentences Bai L. a guard of Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to life in prison for murder and attempted murder

Gambia: Senegal ready to lead military onslaught against Jammeh

Senegal’s soldiers have been put on alert to intervene in The Gambia if President Yahya Jammeh refuses to step down…

MTN fires top staff, Amina Oyagbola

South African telecom giant, MTN, has fired one of its top and most valuable staffers in order to avoid scrutiny…

Court freezes Patience Jonathan’s multiple accounts

Federal High Court Lagos has frozen all the bank accounts of former First Lady Patience Jonathan suspected to be proceeds…

A Big Apology To TheNEWS Magazine-City People

“On page 41 of City People, 14 December, 2016 edition, we made an error in the introduction to Hon. Idowu…

2017 budget: Akwa Ibom budgets N365.2

The Akwa Ibom Government says it will spend N94.8 billion or 26 per cent of its N365.2 billion budget for…

Buhari eager to reflate economy – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says President Muhammadu Buhari is eager to reflate the economy and deliver to…

I won’t condone aides breaking law- Saraki

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Friday said that he would not condone any of his aides…

Ekweremadu wants FG to decentralise policing

The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, has called for decentralized policing to get the country out of…
Fire

Yuletide: Fire Service tasks Nigerians on safety

The Federal Fire Service on Friday urged Nigerians to be vigilant and observe safety measures, especially during the yuletide to…