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UI scholar wins best thesis award in African/Diaspora Studies

By Ibukun Emiola  University of Ibadan multiple award winner, Dr Kudus Adebayo has emerged winner of the 2020 Institute of…

You can’t pressurise Buhari: Amaechi slams Wike

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has described Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as an immature personality who cannot put…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Senator Abiru at 60

Lagos East bye-election: Ogun APC pledges support for Abiru

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has urged voters in Lagos East Senatorial District to come out in…
Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed: Why Nigeria will remain at the mercy of terrorists

Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has given reason why Nigeria will still remain at the mercy of…
Deng Huilin, former deputy mayor of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for taking bribes.

Eight killed, 50 injured as prisoners riot over COVID-19 spike

At least eight inmates were killed and 50 others injured after prison officers used force to disperse a violent riot…
Court

Cleric “caught in bed with married woman” loses marriage

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos State on Monday dissolved the 15-year-old marriage of a cleric, Yusuf Adeniyi, over infidelity.

Farmers’ killing: Lawan leads FG delegation on condolence visit to Borno

A federal government delegation led by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State by mid-day on Monday…

Lawan begins empowerment program for less privileged couples

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, commenced a training and empowerment Programme for beneficiaries of the mass wedding…

Ladima Foundation to host virtual Women of Influence panel

As one of its on-going interventions, The Ladima Foundation has hosted a series of Women of Influence panels over the…
Transporters say they are not yet operating to and from the South-east on Mondays cancellation of the Monday sit- at -home- order by IPOB

Ekiti urges transporters to reduce fares

Ekiti State government is poised to reverse astronomical increases in transportation fares, Akin Oyebode, Spokesman for Gov. Kayode Fayemi, said…
IPOB paid millions of dollars to put Nigeria on religious watchlist - Garba Shehu

43 farmers killed by Boko Haram were not cleared to farm – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said that the Zambari massacre could…
UNAIDS said new HIV infections down by 45%

Lagos residents speak on HIV/AIDS prevalence, dangers

In spite of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos State residents said they are conscious of the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and…

Biden selects Nigerian Adewale Adeyemo as Deputy Treasury Secretary

United States President-elect, Joe Biden, has selected Nigerian-born attorney, Adewale Adeyemo, as the Deputy Treasury Secretary.

NAFEST 2020: NANTA President commends NCACA

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the progressive and global marketing profile advanced by the National…

Police warn against illegal use of siren, tinted glass

The Police Command in Ebonyi has warned motorists against the abuse and illegal use of sirens and vehicles with tinted…

Defence Headquarters dismisses UN report, insists 43 Borno farmers killed

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed a report by the United Nations which claimed 110 civilians were slaughtered by Boko Haram…

I had vision I would become Governor – Oyetola

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State who is celebrating his 2nd year in office has narrated how he received a…

Photo News: Funeral service of late Esther Abebi Adelaja

The Family and friends of the late Dr Mrs Adedayo Esther Abebi Adelaja gathered in Ishonyin, a small town in…

Ganduje announces 3 new appointments

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has appointed Dr Yusuf Musa as the Provost RMK College of Advanced and Remedial…
Kingsley Moghalu

Buhari can’t protect Nigerians but suppresses peaceful protesters – Moghalu

A former presidential candidate in the last general elections, Kingsley Moghalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari's government is not capable…
Donald Duke: returns to PDP

Donald Duke reveals source of Boko Haram’s weapons

Cross River State former Governor, Donald Duke has alleged that most weapons used by Boko Haram terrorists are obtained from…
Appeal Court reverses judgement sacking Governor David Umahi

Umahi: Anyim, Ebonyi senators, reps privy to my APC switch

Ebonyi Governor David Umahi said former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim and National Assembly members…

Borno massacre questions national security architecture: Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said the weekend massacre of 110 rice farmers in Borno state by Boko Haram raised…

Senator Elisha Abbo remarries again

Nigerian Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District at the Nigerian 9th National Assembly, Senator Elisha Abbo has married for the…

Nigeria reports 2 deaths , 82 new cases of COVID-19

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 82 new COVID-19 cases in the country and two deaths.
Gov. Mai- Mala Buni, APC caretaker chairman

APC holds virtual NEC meeting next week

An emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been scheduled for Tuesday,…
Femi Gbajabiamila

Borno massacre: Military must do more – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has called on the Nigerian military to do more in protecting the…

Watch how Debola Williams proposed to Kehinde, Gbenga Daniel’s Daughter

CEO RED Media Africa Adebola Williams, is engaged to his sweetheart Kehinde Daniel, daughter of ex-Ogun governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel

My meekness not weakness, I have enormous power: Umahi warns PDP

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has warned members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, troubling him to know that his…

Lagos Bye-Elections: Why we are hopeful of victory – PDP

By Yemi Adeleye The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Sunday said that its candidates in the forthcoming…