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30 contestants for grand finale of Miss Big beauty pageant

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

No fewer than 30 candidates have been selected to contest during the grand finale of the 2019 , “Miss Big…

Police foils robbery attempt in Zaria, arrests 2 suspects

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Zaria Police Area Command in Kaduna State said on Thursday that it has foiled a robbery attempt by a…

NEMA begins resettlement of returnees in Borno

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday said it has began preparations for the resettlement of returnees to Jakana…

South Korean court voids anti-abortion law

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

In a landmark ruling on Thursday, South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned a ban on abortion that has stood for more…

May, EU leaders agree new Brexit extension to Oct. 31

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

British Prime Minister, Theresa May and EU leaders agreed on Thursday to a Brexit extension until Oct. 31 at the…

Award winning filmmaker X-rays Lagosians in new film, ‘Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic’

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Imoh Umoren, film director “Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic,’ says the film x-rays the multi-faceted lives of Lagosians from all…

Lent: FCT residents speak on diet, lifestyle changes

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

As Lenten season draws to an end, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have described the lifestyle and…

Sen. Sabi assures Lawan will clinch 2/3 to emerge Senate President

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Spokesperson of the Senate, Sen. Abdullahi Sabi has expressed optimism that Sen. Ahmad Lawan would clinch two third votes…

Google raises price of YouTube TV to $49.99, adds Discovery, Animal Planet

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday raised the monthly membership price of its YouTube TV online service by 25 per cent…

W/Bank to support 10,000 farmers in Kaduna – Official

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

No fewer than 10,000 small holder farmers in Kaduna State are to benefit from the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement…

Communal Crisis: Ebonyi Security Council orders raid to arrest perpetrators of killings

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Ebonyi Security Council has directed security agencies to raid the Enyibichiri and Enyigba communities of Ikwo and Abakaliki Local…

Abuja, Lagos area offices shine as ITF rewards excellence

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

As part of its efforts to promote productivity and reward hard work, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), on Wednesday in…

Nigerian Helen Joseph ‘feared’ by American female boxers

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Nigerian-born female boxer, Helen Joseph, popularly known as “The Iron Lady” has challenged her counterparts in the United States to…

FEC approves N594m contracts for FCT water board, fire service

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a memo for the award of contract for supply of water and field…

13-year-old Wins Nigerian Mathematics Queen Competition

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A teenager, Tochukwu Ndukwe, 13, from Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Leeja, Nsukka, Enugu State on Wednesday emerged the overall…

Kajuru Killings: Gov. El-Rufai urges communities to shun reprisals

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday urged all communities in the state to find common ground of…

Algeria fixes July 4 for presidential election

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Algeria will hold presidential election on July 4, the interim presidency said on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of mass…

Without ‘Ifa’s existence, there would not have been Google, says Ooni of Ife

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Wednesday said that the Google originated from the ‘Ifa’ also known as…

I receive over 2,000 tourists daily – Ooni of Ife

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Wednesday said that no less than 2, 000 tourists visit his palace…

Boko Haram: Police assure Yobe residents of safety

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Police in Yobe on Wednesday called on the general public to remain calm and to continue their normal daily…

Traffic law violations: FRSC to commence implementation of penalty point system

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that it will begin full implementation of the Penalty Point System on…

Kano Tribunal: APC lawyers set to defend Ganduje

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The All Progressive Congress (APC) legal team in Kano State on Wednesday declares its readiness to defend the victory of…

Banditry: Senate approves N10bn intervention to assist displaced persons in Zamfara

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Senate has proposed that a N10 billion intervention be made part of the 2019 Budget to assist persons displaced…

It’s my first time in the business, arrested teenage kidnap suspect says

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

A 19-year old kidnap suspect, Ismail Wakili, arrested by the police for kidnapping one Prince Omoghae Igbegbon along Akunnu Akoko/…

My ordeal in the hands of kidnappers – Lagos Fire Service Director

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Acting Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaki Musibau has narrated his ordeal in the hands of his abductors.

Many feared dead as bandits attack Katsina

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Many people have been feared dead as bandits attacked Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina state and destroyed houses and…

Ganduje inaugurates 100-man Transition Committee ‎ ‎

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday inaugurated a 100-man transition and inauguration committee ahead of May 29, 2019…

Public enlightenment critical to crime prevention – UI VC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

By Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka has asserted that incessant public enlightenment could…

Israel’s Netanyahu wins re-election

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, secured a clear path to re-election on Wednesday, with religious-rightist parties set to hand him…

Police kill wanted armed robbery kingpin during gun duel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Enugu State Police Command has shot dead a wanted armed robbery kingpin, known as KC, during a gun duel…

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