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Mixed reactions trail army’s Operation Python Dance II

Different reactions from some residents of Port Harcourt are trailing the prosecution of `Operation Python Dance II’ in Abia by…
Northern State Governors’ Forum pays tribute elder statesman and Chairman of PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark who died on Tuesday.

No rift between Jonathan, Dickson – Clark

Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, says recent media reports of a rift between former President Goodluck Jonathan and Bayelsa Governor,…
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Man, 29, in court over alleged N1.6m visa fraud

The police on Thursday arraigned a 29-year-old man, Emeka Abraham in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

NDLEA arrests 67 persons for alleged drug trafficking in Edo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo says it has arrested 67 persons for allegedly trafficking in various…

Clinton: It’s time to abolish the Electoral College

Hillary Clinton told CNN on Wednesday that it is time to abolish the Electoral College, part of a sweeping interview…

Army probes assault on IPOB members

The Nigerian Army says it is investigating a video being circulated on the social media, which shows Army personnel assaulting…

UK pledges to partner Nigeria, neighbours to defeat Boko Haram

The United Kingdom government has reiterated its support to Nigeria and neighbouring countries to defeat the destructive Boko Haram terrorists…

Airforce commences another round of medical outreach in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Thursday says it has commenced another round of medical outreach programme in Borno.

Nigerian business outlets in South Africa thriving – Union

Mr Chicaodili Nwanedo, the Chairman of Nigeria Union, North West Province of South Africa, said on Thursday that members owned…
Sherwin Bryce-Pease, President, United Nations Correspondent Association (UNCA); Mercy Abang, 2017 Fellow, Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists; Evelyn Leopold, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fund; Ray Mwareya of Zimbabwe, a Fellow; Zeinab Mohammed Salih of Sudan, a Fellow; Ms Seana Magee, Treasurer of the Fund; and another Member of UNCA during a dinner for the Fellows at the UNCA Secretariat at the UN Headquarters, New York on Wednesday night.

Nigerian journalist, Abang, 3 others win Dag Hammarskjöld award

Mercy Abang, a Nigerian journalist, and three others have emerged recipients of the 2017 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships.

National Assembly postpones resumption date to September 26

The National Assembly has rescheduled its resumption from Tuesday Sept. 19 to Tuesday Sept. 26. The Clerk to the National…
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Federal Govt probes JAMB, NIMASA over poor returns

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided by President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of past heads of the Joint…
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Yabatech inaugurates Institute of Petroleum Technology

The Yaba College of Technology on Wednesday inaugurated an Institute of Petroleum Technology (IPT) to address the dearth of local…

Recall: Senator Melaye appeals court judgment to stop INEC

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district, has filed an appeal against the court judgement that granted the continuation…

USAID supports investment in Nigeria – envoy

Stephen Haykin, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Nigeria Mission Director, says the agency’s support has boosted trade and investment in…

Police boss orders launch of “Bail Is Free” campaign

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday gave a directive for the launch of the ‘BAIL IS FREE’…

UN chief commends Nigeria, others for averting famine

The Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. António Guterres, has commended the coordinated efforts of the Federal and State Governments with…
ESUTH doctors present 10-point demand

NARD Strike: Doctors meet to review agreement

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is meeting in Abuja to appraise the…
The University of Jos Chapter of ASUU decries the victimisation of its members in some public universities across the country

ASUU criticizes dismissal of ASUU-LASU Chairman, others

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Zone, on Wednesday flayed the processes that led to the dismissal of…

Corruption: Magu tells looters to join fight

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday said repentant looters were free…

NAPTIP rescues 12,000, rehabilitates 6000 victims

The Director General, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Julie Okah-Donli, on Wednesday said that the agency…

Boko Haram commander surrender to police in Borno

The Police in Borno on Wednesday said a top Boko Haram commander together with other members of the group had…

British American Tobacco Foundation empowers fish farmers

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday…

UN AID chief advocates more safety in North East

Mr Mark Lowcock, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has called for improved safety for…

Ambode tasks women on more leadership positions

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday urged women to rise up and take leadership positions in order to…
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Doctors’ strike: NYSC commends Nasarawa corps doctors

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday commended corps doctors for providing medical services in hospitals in Nasarawa State.…

IPOB clashes: APC calls for calm

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for calm and restraint from Nigerians, following reports of violent clashes linked to…

South Africans praise woman who killed daughter’s rapist

South Africans have taken to social media under the hashtag #lionmama, to defend a woman who killed her daughter’s rapist.…

Benin-Auchi-Okene road: Edo Assembly tells Federal Government to revoke contract

The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday called for the revocation of the contract awarded for the reconstruction of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi…

Paris Club refunds: Buhari did not rebuke governors – NGF

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has denied the report that President Muhammadu Buhari rebuked state governors over the management of…