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Man charged with sneaking into bank at night

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ejigbo after he allegedly…

Group wants Abdulsalami peace committee disbanded

The General Abubakar Abdulsalami-led Peace Committee continues to draw criticisms from Nigerians over its advice to President Muhammadu Buhari that…

Late Emir of Bauchi buried

The remains of the Emir of Misau in Bauchi, Alhaji Muhammadu Manga III, who died Monday after a protracted ailment,…

In 2007, they conquered the world but where are Nigeria’s U-17 champions?

By Taiwo Adelu When the late Yemi Tella led a team of youngsters to South Korea to win the 2007…

I’m ready for probe, says Customs’ Dikko Inde

Dikko Abdullahi Inde, who voluntarily resigned as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS on Monday, has said he…

Tribunal dismisses Wike’s motion against Peterside

The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday dismissed a motion by Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike against…

Buhari to employ 10,000 policemen, fix CCTVs in major cities

The Federal government will employ 10,000 police officers and create a Multi-Agency Task Force as part of measures to address…
Sijuwade

The Unauthorised Biography: Oba Okunade Sijuwade in the eye of history

By Ayodeji Odeyele In traditional Yoruba society, the leader of an Ilu (town or society) is the Oba (king), the…
Ibrahim Lamorde, former EFCC Chairman is dead

$12 billion taken out of Nigeria in 3 years, says EFCC’s Lamorde

Ibrahim Lamorde, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stated that currency declaration by travellers out of…

Crashed Indonesian plane found, ‘destroyed’ with 38 bodies

Jayapura (Indonesia) (AFP) – A plane that went down in eastern Indonesia two days ago was “completely destroyed” and 38…

Egypt’s Sisi imposes tough anti-terrorism law, slams $25k fine on journalists

Cairo (AFP) – Under pressure from a jihadist insurgency, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has boosted police and judicial powers…

Buhari approves Dikko’s voluntary retirement

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the voluntary retirement of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Inde Dikko from the service with…

South Sudanese President refuses to sign peace agreement

East Africa’s Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, has refused to sign a peace deal…

Buhari approves Dikko’s retirement from Customs

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the voluntary retirement of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Inde Dikko from the service with…

PDP borrowed to loot Nigeria dry – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Monday said the the Federal Government led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

No corrupt person will get away, Buhari assures Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians Monday in Abuja that no amount of pressure will make him give up the war…

I’m ready to abandon inherited economic policies, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday in Abuja that he will gladly reverse or abandon some inherited economic policies if…

Edo took $75m loan because PDP looted treasury – Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Monday said the state was forced to take a World Bank…

Insurgency: FG to recruit 10,000 police officers

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday that the Federal Government would recruit 10,000 additional police personnel to strengthen the capacity…

We’ll continue to parade suspects in public – Rivers CP

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers Police Command has dismissed the claims that public parade of suspects violates their fundamental human rights.…

2 die, one injured in Lagos train accident

Two passengers reportedly died while one sustained severe injuries when two trains collided on Sunday in the Agege Area of…

Lagos APC asks Shelle to resign for deceiving PDP and Lagosians

The All Progressives Congress Lagos state Chapter has asked the chairman of Lagos PDP Mr. Tunji Shelle to resign for…

Set up special courts for treasury looters, Bafarawa tells Buhari

A chieftain of All progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state, Alhaji Abdullahi Bafarawa, on Monday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to…

APC hails rejuvenated Nigerian military under Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said that the rejuvenated Nigerian military had the capability to defeat insurgency in…

Gov. Masari sets up committees to probe Shema

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, has inaugurated four committees to investigate activities of some departments and agencies in the…

Chevron retiree set to divorce wife over adultery, financial recklessness

Esther Ajagbe Joseph Ogbigo, 55, a retiree of Chevron Nigeria Limited, is set to divorce his wife, Rita Ogbigo, over…

PICTURES: Accident waiting to happen

Idowu Ogunleye A tipper carrying timber on Ibadan-Ile Ife road is an accident waiting to happen has it staggers through…

Lagos businessman arraigned for allegedly diverting N8.6m goods

A businessman, Chidi Ozurumba, who allegedly diverted his business partner’s truck loaded with goods worth N8.6 million, was on Monday…

Attempt by a suicide bomber to attack market Borno market foiled

An attempt by a suicide bomber to attack and wreak havoc at Rumirgo Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area…

Buhari should send all corrupt persons to jail – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has advised President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to prosecute all those found guilty…