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Schlumberger Oil deal: Nigeria to earn $5.60bn in taxes – Baru

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says the NNPC, First E&P and Schlumberger 724 million dollars oil financing deal will…

Suicide Attack: ‘We cannot live here’

Many among Afghanistan’s dwindling Sikh minority are considering leaving for neighbouring India, after a suicide bombing in the eastern city…

South Sudan: 16 civilians killed in latest ceasefire deal violation

South Sudan’s army said that 16 civilians have been killed and 22 others wounded including foreign nationals in the latest…

Buhari pledges to fight corruption across Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, pledged to extend his anti-corruption crusade across the African continent as part…

Scientists identify gene that “could help treat cancer”

The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has identified a new gene that plays a critical role in…

Army kills 5 Boko Haram insurgents

The Nigerian Army on Monday said its troops killed five Boko Haram insurgents in a clearance operation at Anadawa village…

Oil prices fall as Saudi, Russian output rises

Oil prices fell on Monday as supplies from Saudi Arabia and Russia rose while economic growth stumbled in Asia amid…

Malawi’s Mutharika says corruption reports “fake news”

President Peter Mutharika of Malawi says reports accusing him of fraudulently benefiting from a 3.9 million dollars government contact were…

Lopez Obrador wins Mexico’s presidential election

Left-wing populist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been elected president of Mexico with at least 53 per cent of the…

INEC to upgrade card readers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would by next week commence systematic hardware and software upgrade of all…

Police boss warns detectives against corruption

The newly promoted Commissioner of Police (CP) Damian Okoro has warned officers at the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Ikoyi, to…
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Court sentences 2 to death by hanging for armed robbery

Justice A. A. Onojovwo of the Delta State High Court, Warri, has sentenced two members of a notorious gang of…

ASUU demands arrest of killer herdsmen

The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, Dr Deji Omole says the federal government has…

32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender – Army

The Army has confirmed that 32 Boko Haram terrorists have willingly surrendered themselves to troops at different locations in Borno.
Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in debt case

N5.4trn debt: AMCON to seize assets of debtors

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has said that there will be no more room for negotiation with obligors…

Malaria: UNICEF to distribute treated nets in Borno

The UNICEF says it will distribute 358,134 insecticide treated nets in four local government areas of Borno for malaria prevention…

Special Courts deliver Judgements in 324 cases – NJC

The Special Anti-Corruption Courts have so far delivered judgments in 324 cases, striking out 12 and reserved 62 for judgment…

Foundation raises alarm over increasing number of orphans

An Ilorin-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Islamic Orphanage Foundation, on Sunday in Ilorin expressed worry over the killings in the country, saying…

We will continue to register parties that meet requirements – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will continue to register any association that meet legal requirements for registration…

Rule with fear of God, Cleric tells politicians

A cleric, Rev. Olatoye Adesoji of Methodist Cathedral, Okitipupa, Ondo State on Sunday urged politicians in the country to rule…

I can make Shekau surrender: Ex-Boko Haram commander

A 32 year-old former Boko Haram Commander, Rawana Goni, has appealed to the Nigerian military authorities to allow him make…

2019 elections: Princewill tasks Rivers APC on choice of guber candidate

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Prince Tonye Princewill, says the party will win the 2019…

Polio: Cross River to immunise 808,470 children

The Cross River Government on Sunday said it is targeting no fewer than 808, 470 children across the state for…

Nigeria needs more of Community Policing now — Ex-police boss

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba said on Sunday that for Nigeria to drastically reduce crime and terrorist activities,…

Osun 2018: Don’t sell your votes, APC aspirant tells electorate

Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant in the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun, has urged voters…

2019: Former IGP cautions against election disruptions

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba on Sunday appealed to officers of the Nigerian Police Force not to allow…

Sudan, South Sudan agree on ceasefire

The Republic of Sudan and its neighbour, South Sudan, have agreed on a permanent ceasefire to ensure sustainable peace in…

2019: Vote wisely, Activist tells Nigerians

A woman activist, Mrs Ayisha Osori, has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the nation’s political process and vote wisely…

Volunteerism key to communities development – LASG

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said self-help through volunteerism is the key to developing communities in the state.

Remuneration not a problem of NPF — Ex-police boss

A former Inspector General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba said on Sunday that what men and women of the Nigerian…