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4 Nigerian stowaways fling urine, faeces, ‘diseased blood’ at ship’s crew

Four Nigerian stowaways, who were arrested in December last year, cut themselves and threatened to infect sailors with their blood…

Trump flies from Big Apple into Washington storm

Donald Trump flew back to Washington on Thursday and into the biggest crisis of his tempestuous presidency, raging at enemies…

China pledges support for Nigeria’s development

Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, has said that the Chinese government would strengthen its support and collaboration with…

Global confab on investigative journalism opens in Germany

The 11th Edition of Global Investigative Journalism Conference, tagged GIJC19, has opened in Hamburg, Germany.

UNICEF gives N8bn support to Adamawa

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided cash support worth N8 billion to Adamawa through Ministries, Department and Agencies…
Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson

We are for candidate who will meet our demands – Bayelsa pensioners

The Bayelsa Pensioners Association (BPA), says it will support any candidate in the upcoming governorship election who will show commitment…

We are ready to collaborate with British Govt – Makinde

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo on Thursday in Ibadan stated the government’s readiness to collaborate with the British government in…
A Nigerian woman wearing adire clothing

My husband wants to use me for money ritual: Divorce-seeking policewoman

A policewoman, Sgt. Wuraola Babalola, has had her marriage of 14 years to Oladimeji dissolved, over allegations that he attempted…
Gov. Aminu Masari signs Security Containment Order to contain banditry.

Masari appoints 13 Special Advisers

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of 13 Special Advisers.
Aliyu Sa’ad

Man lands in Hisbah’s net with 96 bottles of alcohol in Zamfara

Hisba officials of Zamfara Sharia Monitoring Commission have arrested one Joseph Ada over alleged sales of alcoholic drinks in contravention…

Trump-Ukraine scandal: Whistleblower exposes White House cover-up

A whistleblower report released on Thursday said President Donald Trump not only abused his office in attempting to solicit Ukraine’s…

Fashola’s advice to youths

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday called on the youth to rise up to the…
Iran accuses U.S, Israel of being behind Haniyeh's killing

Hamas endorses initiative to hold Palestinian elections by 2020

Hamas Chief, Ismail Haniyeh announced on Thursday that his Islamic movement has accepted the initiative of eight Palestinian factions to…

How to achieve gender balance — Hotonu

Rear Adm. Itunu Hotonu (rtd) said on Thursday there was need to do away with discriminatory laws and practices which…

China willing to buy more U.S. products – official

China’s top diplomat said on Thursday that his country was willing to buy more U.S. products, adding that trade talks…

Iran gives US conditions for negotiation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, says on Thursday that his country can discuss other issues with the U.S. providing its 2015…
e-cigarettes

US Vaping deaths jump to 12, mysterious respiratory cases escalate

U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 805 confirmed and probable cases and 12 deaths so far from a mysterious respiratory…

Buhari mourns Aid Worker, pledges to free all hostages

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the killing of another aid worker as revealed in a video…

Obasanjo visits Ramaphosa

After his recent letter to Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, South African politician and Zulu tribal leader about the demerits of xenophobia,…
Ambode

PDP condemns protest against Ambode at Lagos Assembly

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has condemned the recent protest at the state House of Assembly, calling…
RMAFC on Tuesday reacts to ongoing controversies over the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly.

Reps direct NHIS to pay debts to healthcare providers

The House of Representatives has urged the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to direct all Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to…

Kaduna house of horror, 300 children found chained, starved, sexually abused

The police in Kaduna in central Nigeria have uncovered a house in Rigasa harbouring no fewer than 300 children, chained…

Federal Govt, EU to partner on effective policing in Nigeria

The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, said Nigeria would partner with the European Union to ensure effective policing…

Buhari mourns classmate, Dr Tukur Abdullahi

President Muhammadu Buhari said he was “devastated’’ by the passing of his classmate, Dr. Tukur Abdullahi, a Kaduna based medical…
No less than 24 people were killed and 471,000 others displaced by the recent flood that ravaged 10 Local Government Areas in Kogi State.

Kogi flood: Residents relocate to hills, call for help

The Administrator of Ibaji Local Government Area, of Kogi, Mr William Iko-Ojo, said thousands of households have been displaced and…

3-year-old rescued from suspected kidnapper in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old girl, Nimotallah Sulaimon, from a 39-year-old female suspected kidnapper.

Mugabe to be buried in his Zvimba home village

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be buried at his rural home in Zvimba this weekend during a private ceremony,…
Nigeria Customs Service breaks silence on Hameed Ali's health

Read Why FG closed Nigeria’s borders

Retired Col. Hameed Ali, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday said the closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal…
UNICEF

UNICEF worried over malnutrition threat in Northern Nigeria

United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over severe acute malnutrition threat in some northern states, especially Borno,…

EFCC arrests fake JUMIA agent in Benin

A 23-year-old fake JUMIA agent in Benin City, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC after…