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Sen. Sani demands N5 billion compensation from El-Rufai for alleged libellous broadcast

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A member of the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani, has slammed a N5 billion counter-claim in a Kaduna State High…

Nigerian Govt investigator promises to recover all illegally-acquired funds, properties

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Victor Uwajeh, Special Investigator, Presidential Panel for Recovery of Public Properties, has assured that Federal Government will recover all…

Gov. Tambuwal lauded for paying N253 million corps members allowances

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Director-general of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig. Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, has lauded Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State,…

Fani-Kayode loses mother-in-law

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Former aviation minister and spokesman of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in the 2015 election, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has lost…

President Buhari congratulates Alex Akinyele at 80

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Minister of Information, Chief Alexander Akinyele, on his 80th birthday, slated for Tuesday.

Lagos charges Badagry, Epe residents to obtain LASRRA cards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA ) has charged residents of Badagry and Epe area of Lagos to turn…

UN pledges to help Africa harmonise education standards

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN on Monday pledged to help African states to harmonise their education standards. Lack of mutual recognition of academic…

Zimbabwe establishes special courts to deal with election violence

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zimbabwe has established special courts to deal with cases of political violence, the police said on Monday, part of the…

Delta Govt spends N215 billion on 208 road projects in 3 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Delta Commissioner for Works James Augoye said on Monday that the state government spent N215 billion on 208 road projects…

Angola’s Joao Lourenco sacks armed forces, spy bosses in latest purge

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Joao Lourenco of Angola on Monday sacked the chief of staff of the armed forces and the head of…

Gov. Ambode pledges continued support for NYSC scheme

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday pledged that his administration would continue to support the National Youth Service…

JUTH receives heart, lungs surgery equipment, begins operation May 26

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), on Monday received heart and lungs surgery equipment donated by Project CURE, an NGO…

Gov. Ajimobi expresses commitment to security, welfare of NYSC members

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday said his administration was committed to ensuring adequate welfare and security of…

Ugandan military operation in Somalia still on in spite of challenges

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Ugandan military on Monday said its peacekeeping mission in Somalia is still ongoing, refuting reports that the troops are…

Delta Govt. requires N11.5 billion to complete 3 projects in Asaba – Commissioner

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Delta Government on Monday said that it would require N11.5 billion to complete three ongoing storm water routing projects…

EU assures INEC of support for Persons With Disabilities in electoral process

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has assured Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of continued support to ensure…

35-year-old driver remanded for allegedly fingering 11-year-old girl

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A 35-year-old driver, Isaac Obasi, who allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old girl sexually, was on Monday remanded at Kirikiri Prisons on…

Bricklayer remanded in Prison for allegedly defiling 8 year-old girl

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A bricklayer, Bernard Celestine, was remanded at the Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos on Monday on the orders of an Ikeja…

Federal Scholarship Board says students’ loan bill before Senate

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Director, Federal Scholarship Board, Mrs Fatima Ahmad, says the students loan bill before the Senate seeks to provide access…

Delta Govt pledges continued support for NYSC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Delta State Government on Monday said that it would continue to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and…

Amosun advises Corps members to leave worthy legacies in Ogun

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has advised the 2,508 NYSC members posted to the state to take advantage of the…

President Buhari urged to assent to `Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill’

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Enugu-based activist, Mr Chris Chukwu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the `Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill’, in order to…

U.S. to open embassy in Jerusalem on May 14

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United States would open its Embassy in the City of Jerusalem on May 14, to coincide with Israel’s Independence…

Nasarawa killings: Labaran Maku tasks Nigerian Govt on IDPs

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Labaran Maku, the former Minister of Information, has called on the Federal Government to assist the Internally Displaced Persons…

Lagos saves N4.5b from pilgrims’ sponsorship

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Monday disclosed that it has saved over N4.5 billion from the discontinued sponsorship of pilgrims…

Society calls on Nigerian Govt to pay more attention to research on malaria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria should pay more attention to research on malaria to strengthen the fight against the disease and reduce its burden,…

Tampering of evidence: Metuh knows fate May 31

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Monday fixed May 31 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Olisa Metuh,…

Road block during prayers not acceptable, Lagos Govt. tells religious bodies

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Monday urged religious bodies to desist from causing obstruction in public places or blocking roads…

Peterside Flays Wike Over Allegation of Soot Killing, Election Rigging

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has berated the Rivers State Governor,…

EU Commission proposes protection for whistle-blowers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union (EU) should have bloc-wide rules to protect whistleblowers, including protections against being dismissed or detained for uncovering…

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