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Plateau monarch Bulus Janka assassinated

A traditional ruler in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, Bulus Janka has been assassinated.

Fani-Kayode never abused me in 23 years of our marriage – Regina

Michael Adeshina Mrs. Regina Fani-Kayode (nee Hanson-Amonoo), the third wife of the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has…

Nigerian Navy deploys 6 warships, 60 gunboats against pirates, oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy has deployed troops on board six warships, including 60 gunboats, in a special military exercise to tackle…

COVID-19 Update: Cases shrink in many states, uptick in Lagos, Plateau

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria shrank to 176, from 195 on Monday., but NCDC reported uptick in Lagos and Plateau…
About 146,000 Tobacco Smokers die in Africa

WHO to tobacco smokers: Quit now or you die

The World Health Organisation today sent a chilling warning to all tobacco smokers to quit now to avoid avoidable heart…

Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria – Obaseki

Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria.

Breaking: Gov. Zulum donates house, N20m to widow , kids of late Col. Bako

Borno Governor Umara Zulum on Tuesday announced a donation of a befitting house and 20 million Naira to the widow…
NLC announces nationwide protest

Mother of all protests: NLC set to shutdown Nigeria over fuel, electricity tariff hike

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday said all is now ready for a nationwide protest over the refusal of…

$6m scam: Suspected internet kingpin on FBI’s watchlist Felix Okpoh surrenders

Suspected internet fraudster on watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Felix Osilama Okpoh has surrendered himself to the…

#EdoDecides2020: INEC presents Certificates of Return to Obaseki, Shaibu (Photos)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday presented Certificates of Returns to Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip…

Breaking: Atiku reacts to FINCEN files report

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the trending FINCEN files report that detailed how he came under the radar…

I will punish Oshiomhole, others without mercy – Obaseki

Michael Adeshina Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has vowed to punish his erstwhile godfather Adams Oshiomhole and his “lions and…

COVID-19 falling numbers : Why Nigeria can’t celebrate yet

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that though the country has recorded a decline in the number…

Profile: Bah N’Daw Mali’s interim president

Retired Colonel-Major Bah N'Daw, selected Monday as Mali's interim president is 70 years old. He is expected to be sworn-in…

Obaseki: Edo lions and tigers now caged in the zoo

Gov. Godwin Obaseki has said that his re-election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into…
COVID-19

Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths hit 1,100, as Enugu, Gombe lead in new cases

Nigeria's COVID-19 deaths hit 1,100 on Monday as Enugu and Gombe lead in new recorded cases nationwide.

APC congratulates Obaseki as Edo chapter drags feet

As Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains perplexed about the outcome of Saturday's election, the national body…

Nigerian Army Colonel Bako dies in Boko Haram ambush

Colonel D.C. Bako, one of the commanders of Operation LAFIYA DOLE of the Nigerian Army in Borno State has died…

Edo debacle: Buni, Ganduje meet Buhari behind ‘closed door’ in Abuja

National Caretaker Committee Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Mai Mala Buni and the Chairman of the party’s Governorship Election Campaign for…

My ally, my partner in struggle: Tinubu praises Oluremi on her birthday

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu chose his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu's 60th birthday to remember what they had been through together as…

Mali’s former Defence Minister Bah N’Daw heads Interim Government

Mali's former Defence Minister, Colonel Bah N'Daw (Rtd) has been named the Interim President of the troubled nation.
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Obaseki’s victory: Obasanjo reacts, drops critical message

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the governorship election held in…

Obaseki leads Edo PDP in triumphant procession in Benin

Hundreds of members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State on Monday held a triumphant procession…

How Atiku wired money and landed in trouble

New FINCEN files published by International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Nigeria's Premium Times, detail how Atiku Abubakar triggered suspicions…

I never rejected Edo election result: Gov. Uzodinma

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has debunked reports claiming he rejected the outcome of Edo election, won by Governor Godwin…

El-Rufai: Opinion polls tipped APC in Edo, I don’t know what happened

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai expressed surprise on Monday that his All Progressives Congress lost the governorship election in Edo,…
Oyedepo and Ibiyeomie

Nothing on earth can make me get angry with Oyedepo – Pastor Ibiyeomie

Popular Pastor and founder of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, David Ibiyeomie has said nothing on earth could ever…

Wike: The emerging champion of the South-South region

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, went to the ancient city of Benin, saw and faced the agents of a siege, conquered…

Videos: Dino Melaye mocks Oshiomhole after APC’s defeat in Edo

Senator Dino Melaye has mocked former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole in new videos he…

Buhari, Akufo-Addo meet behind ‘closed-door’ in Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night met behind closed doors with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana at the Presidential Villa,…