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Sallah: Kogi government, workers agree on 80% salary

After days of dillydallying, the Kogi State Government finally agreed on Thursday to pay workers in the state civil service…

Kogi PDP Crisis: Group wants ex-governor, son declared “Persona Non Granta”

With just a few hours to the tribunal judgement on the rightful winner of the Kogi State Governorship election between…

Coronavirus: Foundation donates food items, masks to Kaduna widows

An NGO, Caleb Danaladi Foundation has donated food items, face masks and hand sanitizer to widows in Kaduna State to…

NDLEA destroys Hashish laboratory in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has destroyed a clandestine laboratory for the production of Hashish Oil…
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shorten the traditional Friday prayers due to intense heat, until the end of the summer.

Eid-el-Fitr: Muslims to comply with social distancing order in Kwara

Muslim faithful in Kwara have expressed readiness to obey the government's order on social gathering and physical distancing during the…

Eid-el-fitr: Ignore calls for prayer convergence, NANS tells FG

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has urged the Federal Government to ignore calls by some Muslim leaders, requesting…

COVID-19: Oyo state records 28 new cases

Oyo State has recorded 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre…

Anambra to unveil health scheme for rural dwellers

The Anambra State Government says it plans to unveil a comprehensive health package that will cater for the health needs…
Traders in Abia and Imo lament says two-day sit-at-home across the South-East crippled their businesses, caused them huge financial losses.

Eid el Fitr: Jos residents lament price hike

Some residents of Jos in Plateau have lamented hike in the prices of commodities as a result of the Eid…

Eid-el-fitr: Auchi monarch urges Muslims to pray at home

Ahead of the Eid-El-Fitri celebration, which marks the end of the Ramadan fasting, the Otaru of Auchi has called on…
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I will sack you if you embark on strike, El-Rufai threatens doctors

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to sack doctors and other health workers threatening to embark on strike.

Popular hotelier Jimoh Bello found dead in his car trunk

A popular hotelier in Ogun State, Alhaji Jimoh Bello, who went missing on Monday night May 18, was found dead…

18-year-old wife Salma Hassan kills husband to avoid sex

Salma Hassan, an 18-year-old housewife, who allegedly stabbed her husband to death, said that she did that because she didn’t…
Nigerian

Lawyer faces criminal charge of N167 million fraud

A Lagos High Court, sitting at Igbosere, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, has fixed July 28, 2020 for the arraignment of Oyo…
Former President. Goodluck Jonathan speaks on Shagari's widow's death

Jonathan, world leaders point way forward to protect democracy amid COVID-19

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan alongside other 27 global leaders in collaboration with Kofi Annan Foundation have urged governments…

Brutal murder of farmer by naval officers raises tension in Kogi Community 

The alleged killing of a farmer in Itale Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State is generating tension in the…
Akin Abayomi on Lagos COVID-19 cases

Lagos remains the coronavirus hub of Nigeria by huge number (Infographic)

Lagos State continues to rack up huge numbers to hold tight to its grim reputation as the coronavirus epicentre of…

Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections jump to 7,016, Lagos in sharp lead

Nigeria's Coronavirus infections have jumped to 7,016, with 339 new cases recorded on Thursday.
El-Rufai

We won’t bow – Kaduna govt reacts to strike notice by health workers

The Kaduna State Government today announced that it will keep its health facilities running and protect staff that are willing…
Doctors in Zimbabwe

COVID-19: Testing is a challenge in Kogi State – NMA Chairman

The end to the controversy surrounding the COVID-19 status of kogi State does not seem to be in sight, as…
Older women are just as sexually active as younger women - Actress Joke Silva

Joke Silva, Ali Baba, others get Lagos special assignment

The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the State Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review Committee, aimed at reactivating the Tourism, Arts and…

Coronavirus: Lagos discharges 13 more patients

The Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 13 more novel coronavirus patients.

Monday, Tuesday next week work free days for Eid-el-Fitri

Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May have been declared as public holidays by the Federal Government to mark 2020…

Nigeria Customs intercept N1.2bn cannabis – “largest single seizure” in history

Operatives of the Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) have intercepted drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa valued at…
Gov Yahaya Bello

NCDC sets to re-engage Kogi govt after first attempt stirred drama

The Federal Government on Thursday announced that a ministerial team of experts would soon be dispatched to Kogi on a…
Court orders CBN to release N82bn to Akwa Ibom communities

CBN reschedules MPC meeting, issues public apology

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescheduled the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from Monday and Tuesday May 25…

Modified Homegrown School Feeding programme kicks off in Lagos

The modified school feeding programme of the National Home Grown School Feeding was officially flagged off in Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos…

COVID-19: Nigerian govt appeals to traders not to hike prices

The Federal Government has appealed to traders not to hike prices of food items and transportation as the country battles…

13 more COVID-19 patients sent home from Lagos Isolation Centres

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the discharge of 13 more Coronavirus patients who recovered from the…
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Shocker: I stabbed my husband to death because I thought sex was bad – Teenage wife

A teenage wife who stabbed her husband to death for wanting to have sex with her said she carried out…