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Buhari’s dilemma, naira fall and national security question

By George Elijah Otumu “MEN make history and not the other way round. In periods where there is no leadership,…

Olajumoke Orisaguna: The Nigerian Cinderella by Reuben Abati

About three weeks ago, 27-year old Olajumoke Orisaguna was a complete unknown on the streets of Lagos, hawking bread. A…

Jeb Bush ends White House bid

In the end, a famous name, political pedigree and deep-pocketed donors were not enough to rescue the lackluster presidential campaign…

Niger starts voting in presidential election

Niger began voting in an election on Sunday in which President Mahamadou Issoufou is running for a second term with…

Philippine Catholic church backs Pacquiao over gay comments

The Philippine Catholic church on Sunday defended boxing hero Manny Pacquiao for his opposition to gay marriage, saying he was…

Council staff electrocuted in Ikorodu

Tragedy struck on Thursday in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State when a revenue officer with the council was electrocuted.…

David Mark wins 5th term to the senate

Senator David Mark has won his fifth term back to the Nigerian Senate. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared this…

I have not sacked you, Aregbesola tells striking doctors

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state told striking doctors in the state on Saturday that he did not sack any…

Plateau rerun: Turn-out impressive, conduct peaceful

Large turn-out of voters characterised the Plateau by-election at Nyelleng and Chip wards in Pankshin Local Government Area on Saturday.…

INEC collates results in Benue South senatorial re-run election

Collation of results by INEC officials across the 3000 polling units in the rescheduled Benue South Senatorial election between David…

Wike alleges plot to arrest PDP leaders on eve of rerun polls

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has alerted Nigerians that the Rivers APC chairman has written a letter…

Computer association wants financial assistance for local manufacturers of accessories

The Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), Lagos State Branch, on Saturday called for government’s financial support…

NBA seeks financial autonomy for judiciary in Kogi

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lokoja branch, has called on the Kogi Government to grant financial autonomy to the State’s…

Gowon urges peace, unity among Nigerians

A former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has again urged Nigerians to continue to be united in spite…

Angry youths attack electricity company staff

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC), says some of its staff on legitimate duties had been attacked by some…

Son, 15, takes over from murdered Ubulu-Uku king

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ubulu-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, was thrown into jubilation as a…

Oyedepo canvasses huge investment in education to drive national development

Dr David Oyedepo, the Pro-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, has hinged the nation’s overall development on commitment to huge investment…
MTN ‘Extremely Sorry’ Over Network Outage

MTN Group reports drop in income, blames it on under-performance in Nigeria

MTN Group has said that its decreased financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015 was as a result…

Dickson hails Ben Bruce at 60

Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has congratulated Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on his 60th birthday anniversary, describing him as “a…

Ben Bruce a gift to Bayelsa, Ijaw nation – Gov Dickson

Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has congratulated Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on his 60th birthday anniversary describing him as “a…

Akwa Ibom to implement one teacher one subject policy in primary schools

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says the state will soon implement the one teacher one subject policy in public…
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Marafa donates food, cash to victims of gunmen attack

Senator Kabir Marafa representing Zamfara Central at the Senate on Saturday donated 1, 000 bags of assorted grains to the…

Police quiz 2 Lagos traditional rulers over Oworonsoko mayhem

Two traditional rulers in Lagos State are being investigated for their roles in bloody clashes in their communities, the State…

Kuje lacks basic infrastructure – Residents

Some residents of Kuje Area Council in FCT have alleged that the area lacks basic amenities while the infrastructure is…

Ex-Employees of Pharmaceutical Firm Lament Poor Treatment

Some Nigerian ex- staffs of multinational pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Ltd have lamented the poor working conditions in the…

2016 budget has not been padded, says Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday said that the 2016 budget was not padded…

How education can drive national development – Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo, the Pro-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, has hinged the nation’s overall development on commitment to huge investment…

Police arrest robbery suspects, firearms maker

YUSUF MUHAMMED The Police stationed along Moniya area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, southwest Nigeria, have arrested Olalekan Abiodun,…

Our priority is national food security— Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that the priority of his administration is to ensure national food security before exportation…

Minister urges varsity dons to join the anti-corruption battle

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to university teachers across the country to join the…