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Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson dumps the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

SERAP tells Gov. Dickson to reject life pension for Bayelsa lawmakers

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State to reject…
Nigerian Army says a soldier in Maiduguri shoot a staff of an NGO, his colleague dead and injured a UN helicopters pilot on Thursday

Troops take over Gombe metropolis

The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Gombe metropolis to enforce the curfew imposed by the State government to stop…

Video, photos: Dino Melaye steals show at ABU

Controversial Senator, Dino Melaye has stolen the show at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, Kaduna State where he was…

Ronaldo celebrates 600th club goal in Juventus’ draw with Inter

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 600th club goal of his career as Serie A champions Juventus drew with Inter Milan.

Barcelona win 26th La Liga title

Barcelona wrapped up their 26th La Liga title with a sluggish victory over Levante thanks to a goal from second-half…

APC wins Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency seat

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Kolawole Taiwo, winner of Ajeromi-Ifelodun…

Weeping, wailing as remains of 9 Boys Brigade killed in Gombe buried

There was weeping and wailing on Saturday as the remains of nine Boys Brigade who died in an accident in…

Flashback: Why I opposed Awolowo on secession – Zik

When the 1954 constitution conference started, my good friend, Chief Obafemi Awolowo tabled a motion to the effect that in…

9 Nigerians arrested for $3.5m fraud in US

Nine Nigerians have been arrested in three states of the United States over allegations of fraud. Geoffrey Berman, the U.S.…

Flashback: Persecution of the Sanusis: Like grandfather, like grandson

It was a dramatic denouement to a conflict that started months earlier. The setting was Government House in Kaduna in…

News Analysis: 9th National Assembly and Shadow Boxing 2023

Since the APC leadership endorsement of the candidature of Sen. Ahmed Lawan, Senator representing Yobe North of Yobe State and…

Kogi Monarch, Obobanyi dies at 116

The Obobanyi of Ohionwa in Ihima, Okehi Local Government of Kogi State, Chief Jeremiah Akaava, has died at the age…
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2 Nigerians in trouble in US over bitcoin scam

Two Nigerians are in trouble in the United States after being indicted by prosecutors for running a fraudulent bitcoin investment…
power supply

Power supply drops in Lagos as Egbin, Omotosho plants shut down

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the National Grid is experiencing reduced power generation because of an emergency maintenance by…

Another Nigerian shot dead in South Africa

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) says another Nigerian, Mr Tony Elochukwu from Nnobi, Anambra State, South-East of…

6-year old boy found dead in woman’s freezer

The police in Lagos have arrested a woman, in whose freezer a six-year old boy, Treasure Akinsohun, was found dead,…

168 Recipients Of President’s NYSC Honours Award Get Automatic Employment

The Federal Government has offered employment to 168 people who won the President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Awards.…

Lagos Assembly fails to pass Ambode’s 2019 budget

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dashed the hope of many as it failed to pass the 2019 budget…

Dino Melaye warns Sterling Bank against giving N32b loan to Kogi govt

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West in the red chamber of the National Assembly has warned Sterling Bank against giving…

Cabinet dissolution: Fashola, Ngige, Amaechi, others leave office next month

As President Muhammadu Buhari dissolves his cabinet next month, Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing and others…

Extremist leader in Sri Lanka’s attacks killed

President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said the leader of an extremist group who planned the multiple suicidal attacks in Sri…
2023: Nigeria Labour Congress calls for restructuring

Current security system has failed the country – NLC President

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, has decried the increased state of insecurity in the…

Purchase of 3 G Wagons: Lying is your heritage, Melaye replies Sahara Reporters

Controversial Senator, Dino Melaye has attacked Sahara Reporters for publishing a report that he acquired three G Wagons with over…

Photos: Buhari arrives London

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived London, United Kingdom for a private visit.

Sanwo-Olu replies Salis: You’re a clown that should be ignored

Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the  Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in the last election, Owolabi Salis…

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s ex-wife shares post on ‘dead marriage’

It appears that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s ex-wife, Anita is finally letting out some truths on their failed marriage which produced…
2023: Nigeria Labour Congress calls for restructuring

Minimum wage: We’ll not accept anything below N30,000 from governors – Labour

The Organised labour on Thursday warned that no state chapter of labour movement would accept any renegotiation for downward review…

Sanwo-Olu not sane to rule Lagos, Salis asks Tribunal to stop his swearing-in

The Alliance for Democracy governorship candidate in the last governorship election in Lagos Owolabi Salis has asked the Lagos State…

I was misquoted on doctors’ brain drain – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has clarified his position on the issue of migration by Nigerian…

IGP, Adamu must appear before us over killings – Senate

The Senate has summoned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu to appear before the upper chamber and brief it…