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Woman allegedly drugs lover, steals his $1.5m

Paul Iyoghojie The Police at Ikoyi division, Ikoyi, Lagos, western Nigeria, have arrested a 46-year-old woman, Pearl Victoria Alaegbu, for…

Why Radio Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu was denied bail

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Justice James Tsoho of Federal High Court, Abuja dashed the hopes of early release from prison of Nnamdi…

Kogi: Bello reinstates LG chairmen sacked by Wada

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has reinstated 15 Local Government chairmen sacked by his predecessor, former governor, Idris Wada, for…

WHO raises alarm as Zika virus spreads speedily

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies…

Army task soldiers on professionalism in Boko Haram war

The Nigerian Army on Friday advised soldiers involved in the ongoing counter insurgency operation in Borno to adhere strictly to…

UNILORIN matriculates 11,057 students

Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, on Friday urged the 11,057 matriculating students of the institution to imbibe good…
Auchi Polytechnic: forgives 4 repentant cultists

Fed Poly Auchi matriculates 5, 218 students

The Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo, on Friday matriculated 5,218 students for the 2015/2016 academic session. NAN reports that 3,623 were…
Olu Falae kicks against zoning of Nigeria's presidency

Eromosele Ebhomele Chieftains of Social Democratic Party, SDP, in some parts of the South-west have met to strategise on how…
Olu Falae kicks against zoning of Nigeria's presidency

SDP plots take-over of South-west political structure

Eromosele Ebhomele Top chieftains of Social Democratic Party, SDP, in a some parts of the South-west have met to strategise…

40 landlords arrested over toilet violation

The Ebonyi Government says it has arrested and prosecuted 40 landlords for violating the state’s environmental law. The state Commissioner…
FG alleged that ex-minister Stella Oduah conspired with one Gloria Odita in January 2014 to obtain N2.4 billion under fraudulent claims.

Supreme Court sacks Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah, names replacements

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sacked Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Anambra state lawmakers including Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah from…

IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kani denied bail

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Justice James Tsoho of federal high court of Abuja has denied Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of…
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E-Learning: NUT distributes laptops to Lagos teachers

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos Chapter said on Friday in Lagos that it would soon begin distribution of…

Sokoto Assembly promises speedy passage of 2016 budget

The Chairman, Sokoto State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Alhaji Bello Yabo, on Friday said the legislature…

Group supports ban on illegal sand mining

The Sand Miners Association of Lagos State, Ibeju-Lekki Chapter under the leadership of Agbolade Bode alias Abodek has dissociated itself…

NURTW, Adeyanju not involved in Ile-Epo market mayhem – Counsel

Idowu Olayiwola, the solicitor to National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), coordinator of Heavy Trucks and Goods and Comrade…

Ijebu Ode agog as Ooni visits Awujale

Abiodun Onafuye/Ijebu Ode All is now set for the visit of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to the…

Panic as dreaded One Million Boys robbery gang writes Ojo, Badagry residents

By Cyriacus Izuekwe For the past three days, residents of Ojo and Badagary local government areas have not slept following…

The Online Warriors By Reuben Abati

My criticisms of the excesses of the online phenomenon in terms of its brazen abuse in an unregulated environment has…

Zika vaccine is years away – US researcher

The hunt for a vaccine to prevent the Zika virus could take years, a top US health chief said amid…

Seriki Royal lineage sues dead people over Olubadan throne

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN ‎Oyo State Chief Judge, Mukhtar‎ Abimbola has commenced the hearing of a suit filed by Seriki Royal lineage…

$930m: Why EFCC arrested, detained Amosu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been quizzing Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu…

Rivers govt’s plans to smear NDDC boss, Semenitari, uncovered

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A group known as Media Advocacy for Anti-corruption has claimed it has stumbled on a massive plot…

Fire guts MRS filling station in Lagos

Fire on Thursday evening gutted an MRS filling station and two buildings in Lawanson, SuruLere Local Government Area, Lagos. The…

FAO warns Nigeria of Avian Influenza infection

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned Nigeria of a possible spread of Avian Influenza to its citizens if…

Goodluck Jonathan, an ineffectual buffoon – The Economist

The Economist has described former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, an ineffectual buffoon in an article titled: “Cheap oil is causing…

Nigerians bash The Economist for labelling Jonathan an ‘ineffectual buffoon’

Nigerians have expressed their anger at international news magazine, The Economist for labelling for president of the country, Goodluck Jonathan…
Dakuku Peterside ex- APC governorship candidate criticizes Gov. Wike over alleged failure to pay NECO fees, employ more teachers in Rivers

I’ll provide a creative opposition to Wike – Dakuku

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections in Rivers state, Dr.…
Dakuku Peterside ex- APC governorship candidate criticizes Gov. Wike over alleged failure to pay NECO fees, employ more teachers in Rivers

I’ll provide a creative opposition to Gov Wike- Dakuku Peterside

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections in Rivers State, Dr.…

Rivers rerun elections for 6 Feb

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed 6 February, 2016 for the rerun elections in Rivers…