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Unilorin to host the 3rd National Youth Games.

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Sept. 7th and Sept. 17th have been approved as dates for third edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) to…

Ex-Perm Sec in trouble over N97m in account

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Clement Onuigbo, a former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry…

Farmer kidnaps female banker, driver

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

A Lokoja Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kogi, on Monday remanded a 24 year-old farmer, Sule Haruna, in prison custody over…

First Lady Melania Trump’s official portrait unveiled

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The White House has released the first official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump.

262 landslide victims buried in Colombia

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Scores of decomposing cadavers were being released for burial on Monday as rescuers continue to search for victims of weekend…

Russia blast suspect ‘from Central Asia’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The man suspected of killing 11 people in a St Petersburg train is in his early 20s and from Central…

Night cattle grazing banned in Abia

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Abia police command and other major stakeholders have agreed on some measures, including banning night cattle grazing, to check…

How Buhari is fighting corruption – Presidential aide

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption says Nigeria’s current administration is fighting corruption from all fronts in order to enhance…

CBN offers $150 million in currency forwards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said on Monday that it had offered $150 million in currency forwards, as it…

ANC heads for showdown with Zuma after finance minister sack

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Senior members of the ruling African National Congress, ANC, met on Monday to discuss the political fallout from South African…

Ogun To Build Museum In Honour Of Music Icon, Obey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has pledged that his administration will build a museum in honour of…

We want more security: Igala cultural group

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

An Igala socio-cultural youths organisation, the `Ojuju-Agbadufu Igala’, in Kogi, has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello to ensure more security…

APC members protest in Oyo

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Some members of the APC in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State on Monday protested alleged bias in the appointments made…

AFAN to youths: Embrace farming

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Katsina State chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on the youth to key into farming…

UN condemns Russia’s bombing

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Monday’s bombing in Russia which left at least 10 people dead.

Man allegedly chops-off pregnant woman’s hand

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A man, who was engaged in a fight with his neighbour in Isaba-Ekiti, allegedly chopped off the left hand of…

Naira depreciates further to N395/$ at the black market

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The naira on Monday depreciated further at the black market in spite of the recent commitment of the CBN to…

Judicial workers strike halts activities in Enugu courts

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Activities at various courts in Enugu State were grounded on Monday following an industrial action by the state branch of…

Traditional ruler calls for preservation of culture

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A first class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has appealed to stakeholders in the country to salvage…

Commissioner recommends corps member for employment after service

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Imo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Udo Agoha, has recommended corps member Olawale Ademola for immediate…

Women demand more appointments, elective positions

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Women in Benue state on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Government House, Makurdi, to demand for more political…

Lawmaker Condemns Melaye’s attitude towards certificate scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Mainland constituency, Jide Jimoh has condemned Senator Dino Melaye's attitude towards his…

Ohanaeze to FG: Invest in tourism to create job opportunities

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo on Monday urged the Federal and State governments to invest in the existing cultural and tourism facilities in…

Buhari felicitates with Folake Solanke SAN on her 85th birthday

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated Chief Folake Solanke SAN on her 85th birthday.

LASG alerts residents on Meningitis, says no outbreak recorded in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Monday alerted residents of the state on the dangers of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) and debunked…

FG to focus on STI to diversify economy

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Federal Government on Monday pledged to put Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on the front burner of its development…

8 Convictions secured for suspected illicit drugs traffickers

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Edo Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured eight convictions for suspected illicit drugs…

Mayowa Nicholas becomes first Nigerian face of American designer Calvin Klein’s apparel

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The 2014 winner of the Elite Model Look Nigeria, Mayowa Nicholas, has been announced as the new of face of…

Police arrest 150 suspected thugs within 7days

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested over 150 suspected thugs popularly called Sara Suka within seven days.

Army Special Forces Brigade Makurdi seek ties with NAN

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The 707 Special Forces Brigade Makurdi, has seeked for cooperation between it and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for…

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