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Tragedy strikes the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as five of its officers died in a road crash along Jos-Akwanga Expressway in Plateau State.

Air Force bombs bandits’ hideout in Kwaimbana Forest, many killed

The Defence Headquarters said the air component of Operation Thunder Strike on Thursday, bombed bandits’ meeting venue in Kwaimbana Forest…
Governor Yahaya Bello of KogI: Yet to repair the cold chain store to receive COVID-19 Oxford-Astrazeneca for Kogi

Why US shouldn’t impose visa ban on me, Kogi – Yahaya Bello

The Kogi State Government has said it protested the visa ban imposed on its officials by the United States over…
Abubakar Shekau

Troops eliminate 16 Boko Haram terrorists, 11 arrested

The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, have eliminated 16 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP)…

Okonjo-Iweala scales WTO first hurdle, makes shortlist of 5

The World Trade Organisation, WTO has pruned to five the field of contenders for its vacant position of director-general, with…

Akinrinade sends urgent message to Buhari, with Buratai as emissary

Lt. General Alani Akinrinade, a former chief of defence staff despatched one of his successors, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, as…

(Breaking) FG makes U-turn: All account holders don’t have to re-register with banks 

The Federal Government has apologised for misleading the public when it ordered all account holders in the country’s financial institutions…
Mr Muhammad Nami, chairman of FIRS

Knocks for Buhari govt over new rule for ‘self certification’ in banks

The Buhari government came under heavy criticism on Thursday, following a notice, enjoining Nigerians with bank accounts to do "self…

Edo governorship poll: Who owns the land ?

Sufuyan Ojeifo writes on why Governor Godwin Obaseki may be voted out in the September 19 Edo governorship election
Fani-Kayode, Precious Chikwendu settle rift

Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu speaks after crashed marriage

Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has broken her silence since the news of the crash…

Fani-Kayode’s 4th marriage collapses

Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode separates from his fourth wife, Precious Chikwendu, over domestic violence
Wale Babalakin’s father passes away

JUST IN: Babalakin steps down as UNILAG’s Pro-Chancellor, accuses panel of bias

Dr. Wale Babalakin, Pro-Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG has stepped down from the position citing bias from the Federal Government's…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jimoh Aliu ‘Aworo’ is dead

Nigerian dramatist, sculptor, film writer, playwright, and movie director, Jimoh Aliu popularly known as 'Aworo' has passed away on Thursday.

Photo News: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials in Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Edo State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to all eighteen (18)…

Osinbajo presides over 4th virtual NEC meeting

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential…

UNICEF tackles Kano over 13 year-old jailed for blasphemy

UNICEF has expressed deep concern over the jailing of a 13 year-old boy by a Sharia court in Kano. The…
covid-19

Global coronavirus cases hit 30 million milestone

The global coronavirus cases topped the 30 million mark on Thursday morning, reinforcing expert suggestions that the world may be…
Omokri

Petition asking EU, UK to place travel ban on El-Rufai gathers 20,491 signatures 

As at 9:12am on Thursday, 20,491 people have signed petition asking the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK)…

Nigeria has always been divided, Presidency replies Obasanjo, Soyinka

The presidency has debunked comments by Professor Wole Soyinka and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, suggesting that Nigerians have become more…

Buhari’s PACAC shoots down new agency for loot recovery

The proposed agency to manage recovered loot may be dead on arrival, as the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption(PACAC) has…

Governorship Countdown: Meet past governors of Edo State

As countdown to the zero hour for the Edo State governorship election continues to tick, gladiators in the election are…

El-Rufai signs castration law for rapists (Details)

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has signed the Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 which provides for stiff penalties, including surgical…
I'm sad: Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki drops verdict on Natasha, Akpabio saga

Saraki to EU: Impose Visa ban on election riggers in Nigeria

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has called on the European Union, EU, to impose visa ban on Nigerian politicians…

Sensitive materials arrive Edo for governorship poll, INEC declares readiness

Sensitive materials for the governorship poll in Edo State have arrived the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in the state…

NLC to Buhari: Reverse fuel hike within 14 days or face civil unrest

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday issued 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse hike in fuel and…

Photo News: Buhari unveils Nigeria at 60 Logo

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the Nigeria at 60 Logo during the eFEC Meeting held at the Council Chambers.…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Stark Truth: Obaseki or Ize-Iyamu cannot end godfatherism in Edo

But one thing stands clear: Obaseki cannot end godfatherism in Edo and Ize-Iyamu cannot wash himself clean from the stain…
Naira strengthens further at official FX market

Dollar, Sterling, Euro batter Naira again in parallel market

The Naira has lost all its gains of two weeks ago against the US dollar and other major currencies and…

Nigeria most prosperous black nation in the world – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the…

Covid-19 pandemic has just begun: WHO envoy Nabbaro

The world is still “at the beginning” of the COVID-19 pandemic and is “not even at the middle,” a WHO…

Otedola splashes N300m on Ferrari cars for daughters

Femi Otedola, Nigerian businessman and father to popular entertainer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (DJ Cuppy) has spoilt his three daughters with…