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Buhari’s aides sheathe their swords, embrace at FEC meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari's Chief of Staff Malam Abba Kyari and the Head of Service of the Federation Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita…

Kaduna shut down over teachers’ sack

Nigerian workers under the aegies of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday shut down Kaduna to protest the sack…

26 Italy-bound Nigerians girls died in Mediterranean Sea – Govt

The Federal government has finally confirmed the identity of the 26 Italy-bound migrants who were drowned in the Mediterranean Sea…

Economist predicts Nigeria will Overtake India as world’s poorest people

A non-governmental organisation in Vienna, World Poverty Clock, funded by the German government and led by Homi Kharas, deputy director…
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Plateau boils again as gunmen kill 11 villagers

Eleven persons were killed and four others injured when gunmen opened fire on villagers returning from Rim-Dyem market in Riyom,…

JSS 2 girl delivers baby after being impregnated by Vice Principal

A Junior Secondary School 2 student of Government Day Secondary School, Tunga-Minna, who was allegedly impregnated by the Vice Principal,…

Breakdown of 2018 Budget: Fashola gets lion share

Budget size: N8.612 trillion (16 % higher than 2017 estimates)

N8.612trn 2018 Budget to drive rapid economic recovery – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja presented about N8.612 trillion as the 2018 Appropriation bill to a joint session…

Man hacks wife to death in Bayelsa state

A man identified as Edwin Vincent has been arrested by the police in Bayelsa State for killing his wife, Joy…

Trump rejects stricter gun laws after Texas church shooting

President Donald Trump says there is no reason to amend firearms legislation in the United States following the mass shooting…

4 suicide bombers killed, 6 farmers injured in Maiduguri

The Police in Borno on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while trying to sneak into Maiduguri metropolis.

Security beefed up around N/A as Buhari presents 2018 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to present the 2018 budget proposals to a joint sitting of the National Assembly.

Residents flee as Boko Haram terrorists attack Adamawa Community

Gulak, the headquarters of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, is currently under attack by Boko Haram terrorists.

Olubadan vs Ajimobi: Court adjourn till Dec. 13

The suit instituted by Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ajeogunguniso 1, against Governor Abiola Ajimobi for installing 21 new…

Kidnapping: Don’t go to Delta State, British Govt warns nationals

The British government has warned its nationals in Nigeria not to travel to Delta State because of criminal kidnap gangs.

Succession Battle: President Mugabe sacks vice president

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has fired Emmerson Mnangagwa as his vice president, Information Minister Simon Moyo said.

Bonnke hits Lagos for Farewell Crusade, promises God’s outpouring

International evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has arrived Lagos for the Farewell Gospel Crusade which kicks off on Wednesday.
Ethiopian Airline contributes less than six percent to Ethiopia's GDP

Abuja: Ethiopian Airlines flaunts its newest Boeing 787-9

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, has announced that it would bring its newest Boeing 787-9 plane tagged the “Big…

20 dead and 30 injured in Texas church shooting

At least 20 people have been killed and 30 injured in a Texas church shooting today, law enforcement sources told…

‘Spending of N388.304bn Paris Club Loan refunds by 35 states confidential – FG

The Federal Government has told the Federal High Court in Lagos that the record of spending of N388.304 billion London…

“I declare war upon you,” WBC Champion, Wilder challenges Joshua

Deontay Wilder told Anthony Joshua "I declare war upon you" after retaining his WBC heavyweight title with a first round…

Modular refinery ownership: Environmentalist alleges plan to hijack licences

Mr Pat Obiene, an environmental rights activist, wants the Federal Government to allow only former operators of artisanal refineries in…

Senator Dino Melaye pelted with stones in Kogi

Controversial Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West was saved from being injured by security officials on Saturday during the Kaaba…

Buhari’s appointments not lopsided – Presidency

The presidency on Saturday rubbished claims that appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari were lopsided in favour of…

Auchi Polytechnic student shot dead by vigilantes

Okafor Ofiebor/PortHacourt The Edo State Police Command has launched investigation into the death of a fresh graduate of the Auchi…
Abdulrasheed Maina jailed for 61 years

Please help us locate Maina, EFCC begs Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has appealed to Nigerians to help it in locating the whereabouts of Mr AbdulRasheed…

Buhari orders Ekwueme to be flown abroad for treatment

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Bubari has ordered that former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme to be flown abroad for medical treatment.

I wish I could bring my son back, Tinubu laments

Grieving Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday broke his silence on the…

21,000 policemen, helicopters for Anambra poll

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Friday disclosed that about 21,000 policemen, water boats and helicopters would be…

Nigeria In Trouble Again As Niger Delta Avengers End Ceasefire

If the threat by the Niger Delta Avengers to resume hostilities with the Nigerian government anytime from now is anything…