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Mbaka: Buhari shouldn’t marginalise any part of Nigeria

The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has advised Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari not to marginalise…

Edo2016: The Comrade governor is leaving, who’s next?

By Patrick Omoregie The election that saw President Muhammad Buhari emerge as the president of Nigeria could be described as…

We’ll flush out Militants from Lagos Creeks-NSCDC Boss

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Commandant, National Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, Lagos State, Tajudeen Balogun says the civil defence and…

Nigerian Christians under siege-CAN president

Kazeem Ugbodaga National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Supo Ayokunle says Nigerian Christians are under siege.…

US teenager wins first gold in Rio 2016

America’s Ginny Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women’s…

Andre Ayew: West Ham agree £20m fee with Swansea City

West Ham United have agreed a fee of about £20m to sign Ghana striker Andre Ayew from Swansea City. The…

Two Chinese abducted in Nasarawa

The police in Nasarawa say two Chinese attached to West African Polaris Investment have been kidnapped in Agada village, Nasarawa…

General Overseer rapes member’s 7-year-old daughter

The General Overseer of a church (name withheld) was on Thursday arrested by the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, for…

Rio Olympics: Shame, Nigerian athletes march in tracksuits

Nigeria’s shoddy preparations for the ongoing Rio Olympics in Brazil came to the full glare of the world on Friday…

One dead, 11 injured in tanker explosion

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ogun says one person died on Saturday in a road accident at Sagamu…

Protests, empty seats mar Rio Olympics colourful opening

Rio’s Olympic Games have officially begun after Friday’s Opening Ceremony – a celebration of Brazilian culture featuring Gisele, carnival-style dancing…

Bar explosion leaves 13 dead in France

An explosion and subsequent fire ravaged a bar in northern France early Saturday, leaving 13 people dead and several others…

We have recovered billions of Naira from looters – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again disclosed that his administration has been able to recover billions of naira from those…

Guild of editors confirms Egbemode as president

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on Friday confirmed Mrs Funke Egbemode as its new President. Members confirmed Egbemode as…

Customs Service impounds 26 containers of tyres

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Retired Col. Hameed Ali, said on Friday that the Apapa Customs Command…

As Obafemi Awolowo University reopens

Wumi Raji Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife burst to life on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 following the arrival of fresh…

EFCC arrests 3 FAAN officials for N100m fraud

The EFCC has arrested a level six accounts officer at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Christy Olabode, for…

Ikimi lacks electoral value-Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says Chief Tom Ikimi,a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lacks electoral value…

Buhari hails Dream Team for defeating Japan

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Under-23 team for defeating Japan 5-4 in their Rio Olympic first game. The…

South African opposition trounces ruling ANC in local elections

South Africa’s main opposition party made major gains against the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in local elections, preliminary results…

FG set to curb wastage – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has said that the Federal Government is determined to curb wastage in its…

Adultery threatens Naval officer’s 37-year old marriage

Worried by his wife’s adulterous acts, a naval officer, Adebote Adedoyin, has pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in Lagos…

Bode George promises to stabilize PDP if…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, says he can stabilise the party if voted to…

3 soldiers, 7 civilians killed in Niger clash

The Nigeria Army said on Friday that three soldiers and seven civilians died in a clash between soldiers and some…

Breaking: German Gernot Rohr is Super Eagles new coach – Pinnick

The Nigeria Football Federation has selected a German, Gernot Rohr to manage the Super Eagles. The NFF President Amaju Pinnick…
Tinubu appoints ex-LAMATA boss Mobereola as NIMASA DG

Lagos shuts Marine bridge for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the closure of the Marine Bridge Road (Inward Ijora), Apapa area…

Pele ill, will not light Olympic cauldron

Brazil football legend Pele will not light the Olympic cauldron at Friday’s opening ceremony in Rio. The 75-year-old was rumoured…

LIRS shuts 18 hotels, event centres over N91 million tax evasion

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut down 18 hotels, restaurants and event centres over N91…

Akarigbo’s Death: Markets, shops to be shut Sunday

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Sagamu Traditional Council has announced the commencement of traditional rites for the late Oba (Dr.) Michael Adeniyi…

Edo govt. not responsible for LG wages-Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the state government is not responsible for the failure of Local Government authorities…