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North Korea fires short-range missile, slams "hostile" U.S. policy

Nuclear test: S/Korea threatens war against North Korea

South Korea has a plan to annihilate the North Korean capital if it shows any signs of mounting a nuclear…

Between the journalist and the spokesperson

Reuben Abati In the past few weeks, my colleagues who have taken over as spokespersons for the Muhammadu Buhari government…

Eid-el-kabir: Ambode urges Muslims to imbibe sacrificial values, endurance

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice and…

Lagos charges residents to embrace mediation for peaceful co-existence

The Lagos State Government has charged residents of the state to embrace mediation in resolving disputes in order to enhance…

Harassment of #BringBackOurGirls members, SERAP seeks UN intervention

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to Mr. Maina Kiai UN Special Rapporteur on the…

In defence of BBOG protests

Femi Falana Following the wicked abduction of the Chibok girls by the satanic Boko Haram sect on April 14, 2014…
A Nigerian pilgrim on 2024 Hajj from Niger State, Hajiya Adeshetu Abubakar, dies reportedly of heat stroke in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

3 Nigerian pilgrims die in Mecca

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The Commission…

Breaking: Angelique Kerber wins US Open, beats Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4

Angelique Kerber beat Karolina Pliskova in a thriller, 6-3 4-6 6-4, to win the US Open and claim her second…
Nigerian Navy says its operatives have rescued 15 victims of human trafficking during different operations on the Lagos waterways.

Navy raids crude oil bunkers, arrests seven suspected oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Saturday said that it raided illegal crude oil bunkers and arrested seven suspected oil thieves.…

Barcelona suffer shock home defeat to newly promoted side

Barcelona suffered a shock home defeat by newly promoted Alaves as manager Luis Enrique left Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez…

ISIDORE OKPEWHO: Scribal Lord of Orature (November 9, 1941-September 4, 2016)

Odia Ofeimun It is truly sad news that Isidore Okpewho, unforgettably warm-hearted, civilized, accommodating and a gentleman without humbug, has…

NAN launches new portal for subscribers

Nigeria’s main news provider, the News Agency of Nigeria has launched a new portal for its legion of subscribers. The…

Reagan shooter John Hinckley Jr. released from hospital

John Hinckley Jnr., the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was released Saturday from a Washington psychiatric hospital.…

Ronaldo scores on his comeback as Real beat Osasuna 5-2

Cristiano Ronaldo took six minutes to score on his comeback as Real Madrid beat Osasuna to keep up a 100-per-cent…

Tanzania earthquake kills 11, injures 192

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has killed at least 11 people and injured 192 in northern Tanzania, the authorities say. The…

4m Nigerians awaiting prepaid meter -NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that over four millions electricity consumers are awaiting prepaid meters in the…

3SC beats Rangers FC 2-1 in Ibadan

Shooting Star Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Saturday defeated visiting Rangers International Football Club of Enugu 2-1 in the…

5 Nigerian referees fail FIFA fitness test

Five Nigerian male football referees have failed the FIFA Physical Fitness Test held at the main bowl of the National…

Osun indigenes defy downpour to enjoy Aregbesola’s free train ride

Hundreds of Osun indigenes on Saturday defied morning downpour to enjoy free train ride provided by their Governor Rauf Aregbesola…

NRC suspends Abuja-Kaduna train service

The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) has suspended its passenger train service from Abuja to Kaduna on Monday and Tuesday because…

Police dispel rumour of herdsmen attack in Anambra

The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Mr Sam Okaula, has assured the people of the state of a peaceful Eid-El-Kabir celebration.…
N5.78b fraud: EFCC re-arraigns ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed

Kwara Govt warns proprietors against re-opening shut schools

The Kwara State Government has warned proprietors of schools that were shut down against re-opening them without meeting set standard.…

Factory fire leaves 24 dead in Bangladesh

At least 24 workers were killed while scores injured on Saturday in an explosion that triggered a massive fire leading…

Customs generated over N95.7bn in August – spokesman

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday in Abuja said it generated over N95.7 billion in August. The NCS Public…

UN Chief pledges to attend forum on Nigeria’s economic recession

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pledged to send a special envoy to the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) Summit scheduled…

Flood submerge 30 buildings in Owerri

No fewer than 30 buildings located in densely populated Works Layout in Amakohia area, Owerri, were submerged by flood following…
Egbin Power Station:

FG owes Egbin Power Station N86bn

Mr Dallas Peavey, the Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, has said that the company is highly constrained by more…
A Nigerian pilgrim on 2024 Hajj from Niger State, Hajiya Adeshetu Abubakar, dies reportedly of heat stroke in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Hajj: Pilgrims to return from Sept. 17 — NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says transportation of pilgrims from Mecca to Nigeria will begin on Sept. 17.…

City defeat Man United 2-1 at Old Trafford

The Citizens maintained their perfect start to the season as first-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho put…

Ram sellers in Kafanchan record low patronage

With the Eid-el-Kabir celebration barely two days away, sellers of ram in Kafanchan, Kaduna state said they recorded low patronage.…