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Polls: 72,775,502 PVCs collected – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 72,775,502 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), representing 86.63 per cent of the 84,004,084 registered…

Five feared dead as Kwankwaso, Kofa supporters clash in Kano

Five people were feared dead on Thursday at Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano state when supporters loyal to former…

Polls: 6 flashpoints uncovered in Anambra

Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, security agencies in Anambra said they had uncovered six major flashpoints in…

Polls: Nigerians in Diaspora calls for large voters turn out

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) has urged large turnout of voters on Saturday, Feb. 23 to protect the country’s…

Election: 2 Brigade cautions Akwa Ibom politicians against violence

The Commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig -Gen. Nasiru Jega has warned politicians and their supporters across its area of…

Army releases video of fake soldiers abusing a Nigerian

The Nigerian Army has released a video of fake soldiers abusing a Nigerian. The army disowned the video, saying that…
U.S. shuts Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate Office

Elections: U.S. Embassy closes Abuja, Lagos offices Feb 22

The U.S Embassy says its Abuja office and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday in recognition of…
Countries granting visas to Nigerian youths are wicked - Amosun

Amosun is working against Buhari in Ogun State – Ogun APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ogun State has alleged that the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, is discreetly working to…
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Two Lagos lawmakers lock horns in legal battle over party ticket

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till 20 March, 2019 for hearing a suit filed…

Councilor empowers 100 Obalende residents with cash

The Majority Leader of the legislative arm of the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Government Development Area, (L.C.D.A), Lagos, Sulaiman Keana has donated…
The 2015 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has said the victory of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded presidential election represents a promising moment in Nigeria's history.

Rivers PDP is a nest of liars – Dakuku

The Deputy Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has rubbished statements credited to…

We are praying for you, Oyo CAN tells Ajimobi, Adelabu

The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has said that it is supporting the Oyo South…

Lagos DNA Forensic Centre receives international recognition

The Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre (LSD&FC) has received the ISO/IEC17025:2017 accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Acc,…

Buhari will record landslide victory on Saturday – Abiodun

Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured that…

Oba of Benin warns against voting on sentiment, apathy

As the clock ticks for Saturday's presidential and national assembly elections, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has advised…
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Poll: Group warns Nigerians against PDP’s propaganda

As the nation heads for poll on Saturday, a group, the Movement for Actualization of Campaign Promises, MACP, has called…
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Alleged rape: Court remands father pending DPP advice

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday remanded a father, Phillip Iyiola, 43, who allegedly raped his…
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A win for PDP’ll take Yoruba out of mainstream for 24 years – Omoluabi Caucus

The convener of the Concerned Omoluabi Caucus, Dr. Olu McGinnis Otubusin, a Houston-based lawyer and former President of Egbe Omo…

Police in C/River arrest 28 suspected criminals – Commissioner

The Cross River Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested 28 suspected criminals who were allegedly perpetrating armed robbery,…

Gov Obaseki orders immediate payment of February salary

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday ordered the immediate payment of February salary to workers ahead of the general…

Police ready for rescheduled polls – Commissioner

The Police Command in Nasarawa state on Thursday in Lafia, has reiterated readiness for the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly…

Micro finance bank MD sentenced 4-years for $166m fraud

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court, Lagos, Thursday, sentenced a former Managing Director of the defunct Integrated Microfinance…
INEC justifies N1.5bn demand for CTCs of National Register of Voters and Polling Unit as requested by Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu and Associates

Saturday Polls: INEC distributes sensitive materials to Lagos LGAs

Ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday distributed…

Cyber crime: Court sentences 18-yr-old student to 1 month imprisonment

Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi of FCT High Court Gudu, on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old student, to one month in prison for…

Cold drinks decrease heart rate – Medical expert

Dr Peters Irobo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Triumphant Hospital Benin, Edo, has advised Nigerians against drinking cold water. Peters…

UK Govt revokes citizenship of Shamima Begum

The UK government has written the family of Shamima Begum, the teenager who fled London four years ago to join the…

CBN agric programme: Cotton farmers target 300,000 tonnes production

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says it is targeting the production of between 240,000 and 300,000 tonnes of…

Lagos APC Woman Leader tells Lagosians to protect their votes

The Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mrs Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, has advised party supporters, especially women,…
Pope Francis discharged from hospital

Vatican’s landmark priests abuse summit begins

Pope Francis on Thursday was set to open a four-day Vatican summit on the protection of children, bringing together almost…

January helps harvesting of cassava tubers – AFAN Chairman

The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos Chapter, Mr Femi Oke, on Thursday said the rain that came…