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Why we dismissed Faleke, Wada’s appeals – Supreme Court

‎The Supreme Court on Friday said it dismissed the appeal of James Faleke of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on…

Independence: U.S. congratulates Nigeria at 56

The United States of America has congratulated Nigeria on its country’s 56th Independence Anniversary which comes up on Saturday. A…

Edo Election: Plateau gov. hails Oshiomhole, APC

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated Mr Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) candidate over his victory at…
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Women, traders decry hike in food prices, calls for price regulation

As the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the continuous…

Egypt MP criticized for proposing college virginity tests

An Egyptian member of parliament is facing ridicule for saying that universities should perform virginity tests on female students. Elhamy…

I am fulfilled, seeing Ekiti State function- Fasuan

The Chairman Committee for the Creation of Ekiti State in 1996, Chief Oladeji Fasuan, on Friday declared that he was…

Minister extols 14 states on improved HIV control

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has lauded 14 states in the federation for their improved efforts in the…

Jigawa govt, foundation empower 100 VVF patients

The Jigawa Government on Friday said it had trained 100 Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients in the state in different…

PENCOM to partner other pension schemes in West Africa —DG

The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) is making adequate preparations to partner other West Africa pension organizations to establish a strong…

Independence: Bauchi gov. pardons 22 inmates in Bauchi

Gov Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State on Friday pardoned 22 inmates serving various jail terms in the state. Abubakar announced…

NAFDAC cautions against contaminated food, drugs

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again warned the public against the consumption of contaminated…

Bribery Scam: Court adjourns AVM Mamu hearing till Nov.2

An FCT High Court has fixed Nov. 2 for the definite hearing of the case of alleged bribery scam against…

Lagos residents express satisfaction with power supply

Some residents of Lagos have commended the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and the Minister of Power, Works and…

Imo Assembly calls for sack of commissioner

The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a motion calling for the sack of the state Commissioner for Community…

Breaking: Lagos breaks World Monopoly record

Lagos State on Friday broke the world record of “Most People Playing Monopoly” with 1,300 students competing at a time…

Kebbi sets to revive tourism sector

The Kebbi State Government on Friday said it would revive and promote the tourism sector for socio-economic development of the…

Task force nabs 5 land grabbers in Lagos

The Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences says it has arrested five suspected land-grabbers operating in Lekki…

Regular intake of fruits, water cure piles

Regular intake of water and fruits can help in curing haemorrhoids, also known as piles, a pharmacist, Rabi’u Hussain, said…

Man docked for belonging to secret cult

A 32-year-old man, Shedrack Abuda, was on Friday charged before an Ota Magistrate’s Court in Ogun for allegedly belonging to…

Early morning sex beneficial to health – Professor

Prof. Musa Yakubu of University of Ilorin has said that having sex in the early morning lowers blood pressure and…

2016 Hajj: 22 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 22 Nigerians have died during this year’s pilgrimage. Dr Ibrahim Kana, Head,…

Army kills 7 armed militants in Bakassi, recover arms

Troops from the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar, at the early hours of Friday, repelled an attack on its soldiers…

Independence: NSCDC mobilises 300 personnel in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps ( NSCDC), said it had mobilised 300 of…

UK pledges support to end oil theft in Niger Delta

The UK Minister for Africa and Middle East, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Mr Tobias Ellwood, has pledged to support Nigeria…

Labour hails INEC for transparent, fair election in Edo

The Secretary General, Textile Workers’ Union of Nigeria, Mr Issa Aremu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for…

Edebiri congratulates Obaseki

The President of the Nigeria Welding Institute, Chief Solomon Edebiri, has congratulated Mr Godwin Obaseki for winning the Edo governorship…

4,369 Kaduna pilgrims return home—official

Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has so far transported 4,369 pilgrims for the 2016 Hajj back home. A…

Police tasks Sokoto residents to be security conscious

The Police Command in Sokoto State has advised residents to be watchful and security conscious during and after the Independence…

Buhari pledges improved funding for creative industry

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration will improve funding of creative industry in the 2017 budget in order…

Italy anti-Mafia police recover stolen Van Gogh paintings

Two Vincent Van Gogh paintings have been recovered by police in Italy 14 years after being stolen, officials said Friday.…