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South Korea to dispatch 340 teachers to developing countries

The South Korean government has said that all is set to dispatch 340 teachers and university students to 16 developing…

Dogara’s aide denies distributing $25,000 to house members

Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. C.I.D. Maduabum has denied claims by the…

20 terrorists executed in Iran

Iranian government has executed a group of 20 terrorist Sunni prisoners for ‘committing several murders and undermining national security. Prosecutor…

2016 Hajj: Cleric urges intending pilgrims to pray for Nigeria

Sheik Yusuf Alibawa, a Sokoto state-based Islamic cleric, on Thursday urged intending pilgrims for 2016 Hajj to Saudi Arabia to…

Kano suspends director, sacks 9 officials over fraud

Kano State Government has sacked nine officials of the state Ministry for Local Government over alleged fraud. Similarly, the government…

Breaking News: Yahaya Bello Floors Faleke at Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the suit filed by Mr James Faleke, challenging the election…

Kaduna Attack: LG boss dissatisfied with security presence

The Interim Council Chairman of Jema’a Local Government, Kaduna State, Dr. Bege Katukah has expressed dissatisfaction with the level of…

US Republicans panic over Trump’s gaffes

Donald Trump’s relations with the Republican Party — and his political fortunes — worsened dramatically Wednesday, as party leaders fretted…
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader

Shekau reappears, says ‘still around’

The Islamic State militant group on Wednesday announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its West African affiliate ‘Boko Haram’s new leader.…
First Lady Aisha thanks Nigerians for supporting her husband, Muhammadu Buhari, wishes incoming government of Tinubu peaceful tenure

Aisha Buhari puts Gov Fayose to shame, arrives US

Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Wednesday evening touched down at the Washington DC on a weeklong visit to…

Notorious Nigerian female trafficker faces jail in UK

A Nigerian female trafficker who forced dozens of teenage orphans into prostitution and slavery using the threat of witchcraft is…

Woman caught on security cameras urinating and drinking it

A bizarre moment was recorded when an unidentified woman pulled down her knickers and took a pee in a cup…

Hoodlums stab KAI official 10 times

Scores of hoodlums allegedly extorting money from fun seekers at the Bar beach in Victoria Island, Lagos have attacked an…

Gowon supports restructuring within Nigeria

Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says there is nothing wrong with restructuring the country provided it is…

Announcement of new Boko Haram leader is irrelevant – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the announcement of a new Boko Haram leader is irrelevant and inconsequential to the military’s…

Omolori confirmed as Clerk of National Assembly

The National Assembly Service Commission has confirmed Alhaji Mohammed Sani Omolori as the substantive Clerk of the National Assembly. This…

Breaking: Tyson Fury faces UK Anti-Doping charge

British world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury is to face a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) charge over the presence of a banned…

Rio 2016: Nigeria’s Olympic footballers delayed by payment problem

Nigeria’s Olympic football squad are stuck in Atlanta because of a problem with the payment for a flight to Rio.…

EITI visits NNPC over transparency

The Extractive Industries and Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global body which promotes public awareness about how countries manage oil, gas…

Militants: Military, police beef up security in and around Badagry

Security has been intensified in Badagry area of Lagos State over reports that militants had fled to the area. This…

Army arrest high profile Boko Haram terrorist

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had arrested a high profile suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Zauro, at Sabon…

I became Head of State by accident – Gowon

Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has attributed his ascension 50 years ago to the accident of history.…

Rio Olympics 2016: Murray to be Team GB flag bearer

Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has been chosen to carry the flag for Team GB at Friday’s Rio 2016…
Ali Modu Sheriff

Sheriff writes INEC to ignore Makarfi’s proposed PDP convention

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff has written to the Chairman of the…

I Stole my helper’s car for forgetting my birthday-Suspect

A 24-year old man who was apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for allegedly stealing a Black…

Pictures: Buhari bids Jonathan goodbye after visit

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday held a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Abuja.…

Council worker slumps, dies during protest‎ in Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎Tragedy struck in Benin Wednesday when a staff of Esan North East Local Government Council, identified as Peter…

New Boko Haram leader emerges

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has announced that its West African affiliate Boko Haram has a new leader. Abu…

Guard steals employer’s diesel, fills tank with water

A 22-year old security guard was on Wednesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly siphoning his employer’s diesel…

Ex-Delta State governor, Felix Ibru, buried

The corpse of Felix Ibru, former governor of Delta State, who died on March 12, arrived the country this afternoon…