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Olu of Warri sues for peace as American firm plans $50m refinery

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has called for the cooperation of Itsekiri youths and other stakeholders…

We should blame ourselves for economic woes – Buhari

Nigeria only has itself to blame for its current economic troubles, President Muhammadu Buhari said in an Al-Jazeera interview broadcast…

Obasanjo a living icon, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has described Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, (GCFR) as one of…
Victor Umeh says his victories in the legal challenges to his election as Senator representing Anambra Central District was arranged by God.

Peter Obi not behind Victor Umeh’s ordeal – Aide

Former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi, has pleaded with Chief Victor Umeh, the former Chairman of APGA, to leave him…

Plateau Gov. pledges support for digital broadcasting

‎The Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, has pledged the support of his administration for the actualization of the Digital…

Man hangs self after prayer vigil in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said it had begun investigation into the alleged suicide committed by one Taofik,…

Edo PDP holds peaceful ward congresses

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo state chapter on Saturday joined other chapters of the party across the…

EFCC to arraign two SAN for alleged bribery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign two Senior Advocates of Nigeria,SAN, Rickey Tarfa and Dr.…

2 waste workers arrested for selling expired products

Cyriacus Izuekwe The police at Aswani division have arrested two Balogun market waste disposal workers at Trade Fair Complex for…

Sokoto commissioner dies at 42

Eromosele Ebhomele The Commissioner for Science and Technology in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, Nasir Zarummai, is dead. Zarumai died Friday…

APC blasts Secondus for blaming Amaechi for his detention

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt i Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed at the deputy national chairman of…

Goodluck Jonathan buries relative amid tears

Samuel Oki, a relative of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s uncle, kidnapped on Tuesday February 17 along with the uncle, has…

I’m not out to oppress anyone with my wealth – Davido

Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop star and Sony/BMG Record new signee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said that he is…

Ibadan agog as 41st Olubadan ascends throne

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, western Nigeria, stood still Friday as people from all walks of life thronged…

Buhari congratulates new Olubadan on his coronation

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1 on his coronation on Friday. This…

Wike to create 3000 jobs in Rivers

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said in a bid to create 3000 direct and indirect…

EFCC arrests, grills Ebonyi Speaker over N60m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Rt Hon. Ogbonnaya Francis Nwaifuru, Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly.…

Women Arise protest at Kirikiri court over battering of housewife

Cyriacus Izuekwe Dr Joe Okey-Odumakin and members of the women Arise Against Domestic violence on Friday protested at the premises…

Obasanjo’s place in history is assured – Buhari

anjo President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulated former president of Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), as he turns…

Cattle market ‘financing’ Boko Haram shut in Borno

Nigeria’s military has closed one of Africa’s biggest cattle markets, charging sales of stolen animals is helping finance Boko Haram’s…

Wike warns against playing politics with implementation of UNEP Report

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has cautioned against the politicisation of the process leading to the implementation…

Tension in Mile 12, residents flee

Kazeem Ugbodaga More tension is brewing in Mile 12 area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, following Thursday’s deadly clashes between Yoruba…

Oshiomhole raises Edo doctors’ pay by 5%

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has approved a five per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS)…

Arms Deal: Dasuki loses bid to stop trial

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed an application brought before it by former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo…

Eskor Toyo will be remembered for fight against corruption – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to renowned scholar and elder statesman, Professor Eskor Toyo, describing him as a role…

Lagos residents call for relocation of Mile 12 market

Eromosele Ebhomele Following Thursday clash between the Hausa and Yoruba communities in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State, western…

Manny Pacquiao’s message to Nigerian lawmakers

Manny Pacquiao is most reputed as one of the best pound for pound boxer of all times but he is…

Scientists ‘find cancer’s Achilles heel’

BBC News: Scientists believe they have discovered a way to “steer” the immune system to kill cancers. They have developed…

Amaechi behind my misrepresented ordeal, says Uche Secondus

The deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has hinted that former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi is…

Blessing Edet, 24, stabs boyfriend to death

For allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death, 24-year-old Blessing Edet is to be kept behind bars for the next 30…