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Bulgarian govt survives no-confidence vote over corruption

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bulgarian government on Thursday survived a parliamentary vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition Socialists over what they said…

Philippine volcano forces 74,000 people to flee homes

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

More than 74,000 people have been forced to flee their homes after two weeks of eruption from Philippines most active…

Only PDP can salvage Nigeria – Wike

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said that Nigeria was in a coma and that only the PDP could salvage the…

U.S. treasury chief welcomes weak dollar amid fears of trade war

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin welcomed a weaker dollar, sending the greenback reeling and underlining concerns that U.S. President…

Yemeni ex-Guantanamo detainees cannot be deported, Ghana says

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Authorities said the two ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Ghana by the U.S. have been granted refugee status and cannot…

I remain committed to amnesty programme, says Boroh

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen.Paul Boroh (rtd), said on Thursday that he remains committed to his official assignment…

Trump backs citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ in 10-12 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to back a deal that would provide a pathway to citizenship to…

Documentary on Boko Haram’s torture, executions debuts in U.S

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Voice of America (VOA) new documentary, “Boko Harm: Journey from Evil,” which revealed the terrorists’ world of torture and…

Saudi Arabia to launch $1bn Sharia-compliant fund

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) aims to raise $1 billion for a…

NAHCON defends its 2018 budget of N1.5bn

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday appeared before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter Govermental…

President Buhari congratulates Gov. Amosun at 60

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and citizens of Ogun State in congratulating…

2019 Election: INEC seeks N9bn as hazard allowance

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has earmarked N9 billion in the 2018 budget estimates of the commission for hazard…

INEC to suspend voter registration 60 days before 2019 general elections

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) would be temporarily suspended 60…

Stop “oppressing” members of the public, Police chief warns men

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Mr Kayode Aderanti, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). in charge of zone 3, has warned Policemen against harassing and…

2 killed, 3 injured in petrol tanker accident in llorin

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Two persons were killed while three others were injured along Kwara Polytechnic road, Oyun, llorin, when NNPC petrol tanker lost…

Read Presidency’s full reply to Obasanjo’s statement (Unedited)

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

For the record, Chief Obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. We appreciate what…

Nigerians must pray against challenges facing the nation – Ambode’s wife

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers, for all challenges threatening…

Oyo condemns workers’ warning strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Oyo State Government has frowned at the three-day warning strike declared by the joint section of the Oyo State Executive…

There are no perfect elections – Jega

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said there are no perfect…

I never collected N100 billion loan in 2017 -Tambuwal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, Wednesday said he did not collect loan worth over N100 billion last year, contrary…

Kano state Gov. signs N246bn budget into law

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday assented to the state’s N246 billion budget for 2018.

Acting Rector lauds students’ initiative on photo exhibition

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The acting Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr Taiwo Oyelola, has advised students of the institution to place emphasis on practical aspects…

Re-election: Gov. Umahi not against any Ebonyi National Assembly member

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday said that he was not against the re-election bid of any National Assembly…

News agency of Nigeria (NAN) budgets N1.6bn in 2018

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday presented to the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation its 2018…

Water scarcity: Kwara state assembly summons permanent secretary

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Resources, Dr Afolabi Ezekiel,…

NASS tasked on speedy passage of all PIB components

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

An advocacy group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the National Assembly to urgently pass all components of…

Obasanjo’s letter positive for Nigeria’s democracy – PDP member

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Plateau, Chief Alex Mwolwus, said Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s counsel to President Muhammadu Buhari…

Dead bodies exhumed for analysis at Lagos DNA Centre to resolve inheritance disputes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said dead bodies were exhumed for analysis at its DNA and Forensic Centre to…

Stakeholders urged to comply with guidelines set for FSPO Egina

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has urged all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with the country’s statutory…

Why we opted for grazing site rather than cattle colony – Bayelsa Govt.

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said it established a grazing site for cattle rather than colony at its Palm Estate…

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