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Gov. Zulum appoints Security Adviser, 10 more aides

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of retired Col. A. A. Chiroma as Special Adviser on Security.

We’ll not be rubber stamp – Kalu backs 9th NASS

The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the ninth National Assembly will not be a rubber…

Full text of FG Statement: The true story of El-Zakzaky in India

Below is the full text of Federal Government statement on El-Zakzaky in India.

Pay my father’s gratuity or I’ll commit suicide, Man protests

Mr Joseph Odey, 26, an indigene of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River, on Wednesday protested the non-payment of…

Why APC boycotted LG elections in Bayelsa – Angbare

A governorship aspirant in Bayesla on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ebitimi Angbare, has said that…

Kogi Guber: Traditional rulers can only do little politically – Attah Igala

The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Ameh-Oboni II, on Wednesday said traditional rulers were apolotical and insulated from party politics.

Niger: 25 die in road crashes during Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Niger Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), says 25 people were killed in 10 road crashes in…

Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Teni, others nominated for 2019 AFRIMA

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi…

Police open up on Igbo boy burnt alive in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says news circulating on social media that an Igbo boy was burnt alive in Kaduna…

Stanbic IBTC promotes healthy living, wellness, among employees

As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among its employees, Stanbic IBTC, a member of the…

NETNG Executive Editor/COO Jide Taiwo Resigns

After nearly three years at NET, journalist and media executive, Jide Taiwo has left his role as Chief Operating Officer…

Ecobank engages new set of graduates in training

In keeping with its talent development strategy, a new set of Graduate Trainees have commenced their entry level development programme…

Sanwo-Olu strikes crucial deal with US Govt

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received in audience, Ms. Claire Pierangelo, the new Consul-General of the United States…

Read what Obaseki told auto spare parts dealers after fire razed market 

By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday paid an on-the-spot assessment of the impact of the…

Photo News: Faces at Ojude Oba Festival

It was pomp and ceremony on Tuesday when the Ojude Oba, a Yoruba festival hosted in Ijebu Ode, a town…
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Senator Nwaoboshi battles SPIP for seized assets

Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, filed a suit, seeking the Federal High Court Abuja to vacate its interim forfeiture order…

Unilorin VC advises students to enlist in Man’ O War

Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, has enjoined students to enlist in Man’ O War, Nigeria’s oldest uniformed…

Isheri Day Mayhem: How soldiers stabbed injured patient to death – Police

The Ogun State Police Command has narrated how soldiers stabbed an injured patient to death in front of a doctor…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people

Lagos boat mishap: LASWA yet to recover 2 bodies

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it has yet to recover the bodies of two persons involved in a…

Kaduna: Police celebrate crime-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations

The Kaduna State Police Command says no serious crime took place during the just-concluded Eid -el-Kabir celebration in the state.

Nigerian Prison Service now Nigerian Correctional Service

The Nigerian Prison Service will now be known as Nigerian Correctional Service, following the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari to…

Fani-Kayode recounts experience in TEKAN’s Jos conference

Controversial former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has recounted his experience while delivering a keynote address at the TEKAN conference…

Who are these soldiers working for? Family of slain Police Insp. Edaile asks

Family members of Inspector Mark Edaile, one of the police officers murdered by soldiers of the 93 Battalion in Taraba…

INEC, Gov. AbdulRazak seek dismissal of suit filed by PDP

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday urged the Election Petition Tribunal in Kwara, to dismiss a suit filed…

Abattoirs close for business in Enugu

Abattoirs in Enugu State were on Wednesday closed down for business in compliance with a directive by the Enugu State…

Those killing shouting “Allahu Akbar” are wicked, not Muslims – Buhari

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said people killing others while shouting “Allahu Akbar” are wicked and are not Muslims.
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Boko Haram: Female suicide bomber kills six

A suspected Boko Haram female suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest in the early hours of Wednesday, killing at least…

El-Rufai flags off N3.9bn Kaduna Galaxy Mall

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday flagged of the construction of the N3.9 billion Kaduna Galaxy Mall to…

Gunmen raping our girls, robbing us: Ken Saro Wiwa Poly students

The Speaker of Students' Union Government Parliament, Bayonne Simeon, of Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State has bemoaned the…

Tough time awaits criminals in Ekiti – Police CP

The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti, Mr Amba Asuquo, on Wednesday said tough times awaits criminals in the state and…