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Igbos the sleeping political giants, says Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has labelled the Southeasterners in Nigeria as the “sleeping political giants” of the country,…

War No More: APC House of Reps legislators end their crisis

The disagreement in the House of Representatives over sharing of position of principal officers, has been resolved, Rep. Pally Iriase…
Toyin Saraki

Toyin’s Invitation By EFCC: Another Trouble For Saraki

Eromosele Ebhomele It is not yet two months after Dr. Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara State, North-central Nigeria emerged…

Roadblocks not panacea to crime control – Arase

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, on Saturday said that setting up of road blocks on highways…

Buhari will split NNPC into two, says Adesina

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari plans to split the state oil company into two entities, his spokesman, Femi…

Security: Osinbajo commends role of traditional rulers

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday commended the role of traditional rulers in ensuring development, peace and security…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
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…

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…

Mentoring the children at 49

…Activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin chooses to celebrate her birthday to mentor children Kazeem Ugbodaga At 49, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin feels…

Lagos driver yet to return 3 weeks after Owerri trip

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 52-year old commercial driver, Monday Etokhana, is allegedly missing under mysterious circumstances. The sudden disappearance of Monday,…