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Nigeria elected into Council of International Civil Aviation

The 39th Assembly of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has elected Nigeria into its council for the next three years.…

Egyptian parliament to quiz lawmaker over virginity tests comment

The Egyptian Parliament said on Wednesday in Cairo that it would question a lawmaker over his call for obligatory virginity…

Obama can “go to hell” Philippines president

Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines President has again blasted the United States, and this took another caustic turn Tuesday, when he threatened to “break…

The real trouble with Nigeria

In his acclaimed publication ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’ published 33 years ago, in 1983, the late Chinua Achebe pointed out…

Police ban speed breakers in Zamfara

The police in Zamfara have banned the use of all forms of speed breakers or limiting materials on public roads,…

YDP national chairman resigns

The National Chairman of Young Democratic Party (YDP), Mr Ezekiel Nya-etok, has willingly tendered his resignation as National Chairman of…

Oyo declares tomorrow work-free day for teachers

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Oyo State Government has declared Wednesday as work-free day to mark this year’s World Teachers Day. In…

Recession: Buhari orders sale of 2 presidential jets

The Federal Government has listed two jets in the Presidential fleet for immediate sale. The jets: Falcon 7x and Hawker…

Ondo governorship primary election: Matters arising

By Chief Pius O. Akinyelure This statement is being made public for two important reasons. In my capacity as the…

Lagos begins demolition of structures impeding flyover bridge

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on Tuesday began the demolition of properties impeding the Right…

The Happos Family lands on Boomerang!

Daniels Ekugo Coming to a waterhole near you, a family of lovable, little blue animals are landing on Boomerang this…
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Court orders Globacom to vacate base station, pay N32m to landowners

A Bayelsa High Court sitting in Sagbama on Tuesday ordered Globacom Nig. Ltd. to vacate a piece of land belonging…

FG inaugurates 24-member Constitution, Electoral Reform Committee

The Attorney- General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami on Tuesday inaugurated a 24-member committee on…

Chess: Good for mental fitness

Ginah Ginah, a Chess player and Port Harcourt based businessman, on Tuesday said that the game is good for brain…

Recession: London companies to continue business in Nigeria, says Adviser

Mr Carl Woolf, International Trade Adviser at the United Kingdom(UK) Department for International Trade on Tuesday said that London companies…

Police arraign man for obtaining N250,000 falsely

A 33-year-old man, Francis Udochukwu, was on Tuesday arraigned in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining…

Housekeeper bolts with employer’s N13m jewellery

A housekeeper, Bose Vitawan, who allegedly bolted away with her employer’s jewellery valued at N3 million, was on Tuesday brought…

LASG to introduce mechanised cleaning of highways, streets

The Lagos State Government may soon introduce mechanised cleaning of the streets and highways to replace street sweepers and reduce…

Teenager beat up employer over delayed salary

A 19-year-old employee, John Edward, was on Tuesday arraigned in Lagos for beating up his employer over the delay in…

Ex-minister, husband kidnapped in Kaduna

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of the immediate past Minister of Environment, Mrs Laurentia…

FG floats N25bn loan scheme for transportation

The Federal Government has set up N25 billion revolving loan scheme for transport companies in the country to access funds…

2017 Budget: Buhari sends MTEF to NASS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), ahead of…

Ondo 2016: INEC urges stakeholders to reduce void votes

Mr Olusegun Agbaje, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State, on Tuesday, advised stakeholders to ensure…

Teachers attribute WASSCE success to hard work

Some teachers in the South-South zone have attributed the improved performance of students in the May/June West African Senior School…

Code of Conduct Tribunal finds Orubebe guilty

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has found former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, guilty of false…
You have a case to answer, court tells Nyako, son, others

APC chieftain dares Gov. Bindow on threat to indict Nyako

A chieftain of the Adamawa chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Abu Dan-Arewa, on Tuesday, dismissed threats by…
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Borno Governor’s wife launches fight against malnutrition in IDPs camps

Hajja Nana Shettima, Wife of Borno Governor, on Tuesday, launched enhanced feeding for children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps…

2 teenagers remanded over attempted fraud, threat to life

An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of two teenagers in Ilesa Prison over attempted fraud and threat…

Child rights: Lawyer advocates arrest of careless parents

An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mrs Bola Ake, has called for the arrest of careless parents as a means of protecting…

Ambode sacks Safety Commission DG, appoints new one

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has sacked the Director General,DG, Lagos Safety Commission, Fouad Oki and appointed a new…