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Kidnapped Civil Defence operatives released in Edo

The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the release of two of…

Nigerian starves to death in Japanese detention

Japanese immigration authorities said Tuesday a Nigerian who died in detention in June starved to death while on hunger strike,…

Google celebrates Nigeria’s Independence anniversary

Google, the world’s largest search engine, is celebrating Nigeria on its Google Search with a special doodle as the country…

Ondo commutes 7 death sentences, pardons 18 other prisoners

The Ondo State government has commuted to life imprisonment seven convicts on death row and freed 18 inmates to commemorate…

Art works: New method of money laundering

While the legitimate art market is itself enormous—estimated at $67.4 billion worldwide at the end of 2018—the underground art market,…

Buhari leaves for South Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja Wednesday on a three-day visit to the Republic of South Africa.

Aisha Buhari breaks silence

Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari, who has been in hibernation for weeks has broken her silence, tweeting for the first…

Lagos charges safety practitioners to adopt international best practice

The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has urged safety practitioners in Nigeria to adopt international best…
Ozekhome

Parents now sell children to survive under Buhari’s govt – Ozekhome 

Constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has lamented the sorry state of affairs in Nigeria which clocked…

Video: Why Pastor Ibiyeomie must repent – Daddy Freeze

Critic, Daddy Freeze has attacked the Senior Pastor, Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie for prophesying that enemies of members of his…

Kidnappers of NSCDC officials demand N6m ransom

By Jethro Ibileke Kidnappers of the Commandant of Irrua Division of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in…
Edo Court remands Oghomwentiti Best Uwagboe in prison for allegedly attacking official of BEDC Electricity Plc during an official assignment.

BEDC launches MAP, set to install 190,000 meters

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) said it is set to commence installation of not less than 190,000 units of…

Lagos pays N1.559bn to 287 retirees

Lagos State Government has paid the sum of N1.559 billion into the Retirement Savings Account of 287 retirees in line…

Obaseki demands probe of N20bn NDDC Emergency Fund expended in Edo

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called for a probe into the utilisation of the N20 billion emergency funds…

Verve promises continued efficient payment solutions delivery

Verve Card has promised to continually improve financial inclusion across borders and make payments much more seamless and efficient. 

Ramaphosa vows to rebuild South Africa’s sagging economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to rebuild South Africans' confidence in the economy, based not merely on hope or expectation…

China marks 70th anniversary with show of military power

More than 100,000 people, both military and civilians Tuesday morning gathered at the historic Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to celebrate…
Omokri says Buhari is reason why Nigeria is broke

Your Independence Day speech full of lies, Omokri attacks Buhari

Reno Omokri, former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day broadcast as “lies.”

Nigeria working with US to repatriate Abacha’s $300m loot – Buhari

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the country is working closely with the United States to repatriate the $300…
Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson

Dickson’s coup at Bayelsa Assembly, backs new speaker

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has just endorsed a coup at the Bayelsa House of Assembly by backing the election…

What UNGA President recommends on illicit financial flows

The President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has called for concerted global action against illicit financial flows…

Why we must shun fake news, hate speech – Niger govt

Alhaji Ibrahim Matane, the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) has urged Nigerians to shun fake news and hate…

FRSC recovers driver’s corpse from Ososa River

The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered the corpse of a driver who plunged into Ososa…
No civil servant was promoted by Gov. Ayade in 7 years – TUC

How Bakassi Seaport will help Nigerian economy

Cross River Governor Ben Ayade has said that the Bakassi Agro Deep Seaport would help Nigeria’s quest to diversify the…
Some Nigerian returnees from Libya

161 Nigerians arrive from Libya on Independence Day

As the nation celebrates her 59th independence anniversary, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received another batch of 161 stranded…

Typhoon destroys bridge in Taiwan, 6 missing

A bridge in eastern Taiwan collapsed on Tuesday, colliding with boats below and causing casualties, fire safety officials said.

Let us be hopeful of better Nigeria – Delta Speaker

The Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast for a…

Independence: What Plateau Speaker wants Nigerians to do

The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has urged Nigerians to use the 2019 Independence Day…

Buhari directs release of N600bn for capital projects

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to release N600 billion for Capital Expenditure…

I will sanction revenue agencies for not meeting targets – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that severe consequences await any of the nation revenue-generating agencies that failed to achieve agreed…