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Nigerian footballer jailed for drug trafficking in Cambodia

A 30-year-old Nigerian man, Francis Ihenwe Oderah, who claimed to be a footballer in Cambodia has been sentenced to 8…

Niger Delta Avengers attack Chevron pipelines again

The deadly militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, said it destroyed pipelines belonging to Chevron on Wednesday night. The group stated…

Late Marafan Sokoto, a true statesman- Tambuwal

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has described the late Marafan Sokoto, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, as “a true statesman.” This…

Nigerian migrant attacked, dies in Italy after hate attack

A Nigerian migrant was on Wednesday beaten to death in a racist attack by a right-wing football fan in a…

Dogara mourns Shinkafi

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara state…

Buhari fair to all regions: Senator Enang, HOS Oyo-Ita

Sen. Eta Enang, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has said that the claim…

Saraki forgery trial: Let the rule of law take its course

By Buki Ponle By Buki Ponle Why are Senators Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu crying presumptively over alleged forgery of…

Chinese woman sets hotel ablaze in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday said it arrested a Chinese woman, one Zhen Zhen for allegedly setting ablaze…

Mob set suspected robber ablaze in Warri

A middle-aged robbery suspect was on Wednesday set ablaze by angry mob at Isoko quarters in Warri South Local Government…

Police arrest more #shutdownzimbabwe protesters

Civil servants took heed for a call to strike Wednesday after their wages went unpaid for a third time in…

Ngige, Kachikwu to meet with PENGASSAN over planned strike

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, is to meet with representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas…

Abuja prayer ground demarcated between rich and poor

The National Muslims prayer ground along Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Road which used to be one vast land, allowing the rich…

President Buhari mourns Shinkafi

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara State on the passing away of one of…

Amosun admonishes Muslims to reflect on Ramadan

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has admonished Muslims to reflect on all the teachings during the holy…

Umaru Shinkafi is dead

A former Nigeria Security Organisation Boss, Alhaji Umar Shinkafi died on Wednesday at a London hospital, News Agency of Nigeria…

Ambode counsels Muslim faithful

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday urged Muslim faithful and all Lagosians to carry on with the principles…

Abductors of expatriate in Lagos demand N155m ransom

The abductors of the expatriate contractor working on the expansion of the Epe Township project in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, have…
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Bank customers besiege ATMs as public holiday continues

Bank customers in Umuahia, the Abia capital, have continued to besiege Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in large numbers since Friday…

Photos from Bukky Ajayi’s burial

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi who died of an heart-related ailment at 11am today in her Surulere residence in Lagos…

Gov Ahmed, Saraki absent at Ilorin Eid prayers

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara and Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki as well as top government functionaries were conspicuously absent…

Actors Guild, PMAN mourn Bukky Ajayi

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) have described the death of veteran…

Eid-el-Fitr Tragedy: Container crushes 3 to death in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga A truck conveying 40-feet container lost control and crushed a commercial bus killing three persons and injuring two…

Pictures: Buhari receives guests during Sallah homage

Presidet Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received guests who paid him Sallah homage at the State House, Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze

Wimbledon: Venus Williams is oldest singles semi-finalist

Five-time winner, Venus Williams on Wednesday became the oldest Wimbledon semi-finalist for 22 years after defeating Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova, winning…

Pictures: Buhari prays to mark Eid-el-Fitri

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday prayed at the Mambilla Barracks, Abuja to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze.

Hashtag #Thisflag shuts down Mugabe’s country

Zimbabweans stayed at home on Wednesday while foreign banks and most businesses in the capital shut down operations, in one…

Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead

Beloved Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi passed away today, many sources are reporting. A source confirmed her passing via telephone, but…

Boko Haram attacks Cameroon’s border post

Cameroon says Boko Haram fighters attacked a command post on its northern border with Nigeria. The attack followed a series…

Omokaro, Disu hail Musa Ahmed’s move to Leicester

Prominent Nigerian soccer buffs have lauded the recent transfer move of Super Eagles former Captain, Ahmed Musa, from CSKA Moscow…

Emir urges Nigerians to pray for peaceful co-existence

Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of Kebbi Council of Chiefs , has called on Nigerians to…