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Stop open defecation: Osun govt targets 2023

The Osun Government on Friday said the state would be open-defecation-free by the year 2023. The Permanent Secretary, Osun Ministry…

51 corps members to repeat service in four states

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has ordered 51 corps members under Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 to repeat their service…

South African student protesters demand university shutdown

South African students protesting high tuition fees have demanded that all universities be shut until the government provides free education,…

Hajj 2016: Sokoto State loses 3 pilgrims

The Director-General, Sokoto State Pilgrims’ Welfare Agency (PWA), Alhaji Ibrahim Umar,said the state had lost three pilgrims during the just…

Ex-banker jailed 12 years over N8bn currency scam

A former banker with Wema Bank Nigeria Plc, Ademola Oni was on Thursday October 6, 2016 convicted and sentenced to…

N5.5m fraud: Court revokes bail against ex-PHCN staff

The FCT High Court has revoked an earlier bail granted Solomon Ndam, an ex-staff of defunct Power Holding Company of…

U.N. tells Saudi Arabia to end child stonings, executions

A UN human rights watchdog On Friday called on Saudi Arabia to end “severe” discrimination against girls and to repeal…

‘Gospel singer’ nabbed stealing SUV at Winners Chapel

22-year-old Samuel on Sunday walked into the Living Faith Church, popularly known as ‘Winners Chapel,’ located at Sango-Otta, Ogun State,…

Breaking: Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a surprise choice after Colombians voted…

APC Imbroglio: Is Bola Tinubu guilty?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on John Odigie-Oyegun to resign as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly derailing…

Sokoto govt to distribute free antimalarial drugs

The Sokoto State Government says it has stockpiled antimalarial and other drugs in health facilities to combat malaria and other…

Chaos in Haiti after hurricane

Hurricane Matthew left behind chaos in Haiti, with roads cut to several districts and reports of more than 300 dead…

Troops foil suicide bomb attempt in Gwoza

Troops have foiled an attempt by three female suicide bombers to attack a military location at Gwoza in Gwoza Local…

Breaking News: Hurricane: Death toll hits 264 in Haiti

The death toll in Haiti as a result of Hurricane Matthew has soared to 264, the government says. Some 50…

K-POP: Nigeria’s `Supreme Task’ dance crew wins $7,000

The `Supreme Task’ dance crew from Nigeria has won 7,000 dollars best prize in performance category at the 2016 Korean…

Heartland relegated for first time in history

Heartland Football Club have suffered their first relegation since the advent of professional football in Nigeria. The Owerri-based side had…

Jibrin calls for suspension of running cost to colleagues

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumini Jibrin, has enjoined the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi…

2018 World Cup: Italy salvage a draw against Spain

Italy salvaged a draw in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Spain with a late Daniele de Rossi penalty. Spain…

Corruption, failure to equip military led to spread of insurgency –Osinbajo

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has blamed failure of the immediate past government to provide equipment and supplies to…

Strongest hurricane sets to hit Florida, 2 million evacuated

Hurricane Matthew has strengthened as it nears a “direct hit” with Florida, and is set to be the strongest storm…

Forgery: Federal Govt withdraws charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu

The Federal Government has withdrawn its forgery charges against the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The…

Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Obalende

The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment has demolished several illegal structures in Obalende area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. This…

Hurricane leaves 108 dead in Haiti

Hurricane Matthew has left 108 people dead in Haiti, the interior minister has told AFP news agency. One local official,…

How Tinubu nominated Osibajo

By Tunji Bello Nothing strengthens deceit more than silence. And on an occasion like this, one often wonders why some…

Bello: How Buhari’s book lied on Osinbajo’s nomination

The Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello on Thursday faulted the authorised biography of President Muhammadu Buhari for…

Lagos ready to make Badagry next tourism destination

The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Badagry of its readiness to promote tourism and empowerment in the area…

Man petitions Attorney General, IGP over unlawful detention

A Lagos businessman, Muntari Abubakar has written a petition to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation,…

Edo Governor-elect, Obaseki, receives Certificate of Return

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday in Benin, issued Certificate of Return to the Edo State Governor-elect,…

Igbonla kidnap: Military taskforce launches manhunt for kidnappers

A joint military taskforce comprising the police, air force, navy and the army have been drafted to Epe to begin…

Appeal Court foil attempt to stop installation of Oba of Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin, Edo State, has quashed an attempt to stop the installation of…