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Sultan to Nigerians: Don’t allow disgruntled politicians use you to breach peace

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to allow some disgruntled politicians to instigate them to…

Nigeria to play Djibouti or Swaziland in 2018 World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria will play Djibouti or Swaziland in a two-leg knockout tie in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign following the…

Obama calls for equal rights for gays in Africa

Nairobi (AFP) – United States President Barack Obama on Saturday called for gay rights in Africa, comparing homophobia to racial…

No Nigerian child will be infected with polio again, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari declared Saturday in Abuja that his administration will do all within its powers to ensure that no…

…Africa’s economy will progress while Europe, China, North America stagnate…, says Obasanjo

Thirty-five years in the life of any human institution should not normally be considered too distant to predict its course…

El Rufai provides 77 patrol vehicles , 50 motorcycles to police

Kaduna State Government has procured 77 Hilux vehicles to assist the police in maintaining law and order in the state.…

Fire service rescue man, 40, from death by sex enhancer

The men of the Lagos State Fire Service said on Saturday that they rescued a 40-year-old man from death after…

Why I still cannot pay workers’ salaries – Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has once again blamed the failure of his administration to pay workers salaries as at…

Ambassadors urge unity against terrorism, insurgency

A group under the aegis of African Ambassadors Forum, has called on Africans to unite in the fight against terrorism…

Lagos Theatre Festival: British Council calls for applications, winner to get N1m

The British Council has called for applications from theatre companies, students and academics ahead of the Lagos Theatre Festival 2016…

Tinubu lauds new NUJ President, urges him to elevate standard of journalism

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated the newly elected president of the Nigeria…

58 million primary school children not enrolled globally

The Deputy Director, Special Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Joyce Eke, said on Saturday that globally there were 58…

Explosion kills 8, injures many in Jos

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and many others injured following a chemical explosion at the Plateau Water…

Odusile defeats Obamuwagun, others to emerge NUJ president

The Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) has elected Abdulwaheed Odusile of the Nation Newspapers as its new president. He succeeds…

Obama says entrepreneurs in Africa can give hope, deliver growth

NAIROBI (Reuters) – United States President Barack Obama told African entrepreneurs in Kenya on Saturday they could help counter violent…

Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Biafran friend, Frederick Forsyth was MI6 agent

Frederick Forsyth, famous author of Day of the Jackal is set to blow his cover as a MI6 agent in…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, set to land certification in 2017

Jethro Ibileke It is exactly one year since the last case of polio was recorded in Nigeria. The last reported…

NEMA donates drugs to victims of Gombe multiple blasts

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday donated drugs to victims of multiple blasts at Dukku and Dadin/Kowa motor…

Nigerian Army to adopt offensive disposition to Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, on Friday said that the Nigerian Military would adopt offensive disposition…

Lagos State Scholarships Board cautions students on fake forms

The Lagos State Scholarships Board on Friday dissociated itself from a website, www.scholarshipworld.org, and urged the general public, particularly students…

Chris Brown parties in Macau as Philippines jails his promoter

Manila (AFP) – Grammy winner Chris Brown partied in Macau with a gold-toothed grin, as officials said Saturday he had…

I borrowed N10bn to pay salaries, grants says Gov Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Saturday said the N10 billion borrowed by the state government was used to pay…

Ogun Youth Council holds Congress July 30

Abiodun Onafuye,Abeokuta The coast has finally been cleared as the State Congress of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN,…
Security chiefs assure residents of protection of lives and property as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the Kano governorship tussle

US Supported Boko Haram During Jonathan’s Administration – Tanko Yakasai

Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakasai ventured into politics in the early 50s, when he joined the defunct Northern Elements Progressive…

Bashir Ibrahim emerges IPAC National Chairman

Bashir Ibrahim, the National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), has emerged the National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).…

Boko Haram: Dankwambo urges public to be vigilant

Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State on Friday urged people in the state to be vigilant to avoid future attacks…

Buhari promises to uphold press freedom

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will uphold press freedom. The president, who was represented by his Special…
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

MEND not meeting to resume hostilities, says Tompolo

Eromosele Ebhomele Against fears that some former militants in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria could begin hostilities using the Movement…
CACOL

CACOL backs Buhari’s probe of Jonathan’s administration

Eromosele Ebhomele The Coalition against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, on Friday expressed its support for the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari…

Saraki wants insurance coverage, improved salary for journalists

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today (Friday) called for a comprehensive insurance coverage for journalists in the country. He…