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Governors meet to discuss crucial national issues

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday said it would meet to discuss ‘’some pressing states and national issues’’. A…

70 per cent of inmates in Nigerian prisons awaiting trial – NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that 70 per cent of inmates in prisons across the country are…

CAC explains temporary disruption of its services

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) said on Thursday that the temporary disruption of services experienced by its customers in recently…

Lagos warns residents: Prepare for heavy rainfall

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state to prepare for heavy rainfall and advised those…

Ogun Assembly approves Amosun’s commissioners

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Ogun State House of Assembly Thursday approved the request of the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to appoint 18…

Why improving national security remains our topmost priority – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that significant improvements in national security remains the topmost priority of his administration…

Flood displaces 1,220 families, destroys 4,501 farms in Cross River

More than 1,220 families have been displaced and 4,501 farms destroyed by flood in some coastline communities in Cross River,…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Nigeria interbank overnight rate at five-year low

Nigeria’s interbank overnight lending rate fell to a five-year low on Thursday, hit by excess liquidity in the market that…

Tribunal affirms election of Niger APC lawmaker

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday upheld the election of Alhaji Lado Abdullahi,…

APC lauds Ambode on dialogue with Lagosians

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has lauded Governor Akinwumi Ambode for setting one week aside…

AP count from Saudi hajj disaster shows over 1,250 killed

An Associated Press count shows that at least 1,254 pilgrims were killed in a crush and stampede during the hajj…

Tribunal upholds Rep. Soba’s victory

Femi Adi/Kaduna The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna Thursday affirmed the election of Barrister Mohammed Musa Soba…

Mixed reactions trail Enyeama’s resignation

Mixed reactions have trailed the resignation of Nigeria’s long serving captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama. The News Agency…
RMAFC on Tuesday reacts to ongoing controversies over the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly.

Corruption: National Assembly can’t grant themselves immunity — SERAP

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately…

VIDEO: CNN’s Zain Asher, dazzles Nigerians in Igbo

Seun Bisuga/Kenya Zain Asher’s ability to speak English fluently is not in doubt. Her ability to also dazzle when anchoring…

I am FIFA president, says Issa Hayatou

Cameroonian football official Issa Hayatou has just released a statement confirming that he is the new Fifa boss, following the…

EFCC arraigns Executive Director, accountant for N156m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday October 8, arraigned Adebola Adeseye Idowu and Isiah Kayode Ajisafe before…

Men caught with 448 Travellers Cheques, 108 ATM cards to face trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Jonathan Odu Isikwei for unlawful possession of 448 travellers…

Closure of Daily Independent: Lagos NUJ calls for sack of MD

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos State Council, has condemned the use of armed policemen to harass and intimidate…

35-Year Darkness: Ambode unveils plans to light up 67 villages

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has unveiled plans to light up 67 villages that have been in darkness…

Court grants 2 Nigerians, 5 foreigners N1m bail each

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted one million bail each for two Nigerians, one Beninese and four…

WHO: No new Ebola cases in the past week

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said no new Ebola infections were reported in West Africa in the past…

Anambra suspends pilgrimage sponsorship

The Anambra Government says it currently lacks the financial resources to sponsor intending pilgrims from the state to the holy…

Over 90% of Russian strikes in Syria not targeting IS or Al-Qaeda – US

AFP – A large majority of Russia’s military strikes in Syria have not been aimed at the Islamic State group…

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Kashamu, Adebutu, others know fate Friday

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Senator Buruji Kashamu, representing Ogun East Senatorial District will Friday know his fate as the National and State…

Lagos Assembly investigates abuse by security agents

Eromosele Ebhomele A four-man ad-hoc committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly, headed by Rotimi Abiru, has commenced investigations…

Nigeria’s ‘Baby Francesca’ is new symbol of hope for migrants globally

Dubbed “the princess of migrants”, a Nigerian baby born on the Italian ship that rescued her mother in the Mediterranean…

No place for criminals in Ogun, says Amosun

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun says he is committed to ensuring that the state is not considered by criminals as…