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Sex scandal: Dogara to meet US Ambassador Thursday

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, will on Thursday meet with outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James…
Court jails Lagos woman, Bose Lateef arrested by EFCC while hawking naira notes at Eko Club after she pleaded guilty to money racketeering.

Naira weakens against dollar

The Naira on Monday weakened slightly against the dollar at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency shed 1 point to…

Nigeria’ll fulfil financial obligations to AU – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday in Abuja Nigeria will fulfil its financial obligation to the African Union (AU), particularly on…

Pictures: Buhari receives special envoy of African Union Peace Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the Special Envoy of the African Union Peace Fund at the State House Abuja.…

FIFA President, Secretary-General to visit Nigeria July 24

President of world football governing body, FIFA, Mr Gianni Infantino and the Secretary-General, Ms Fatma Samoura, will arrive in Nigeria…

UK gets new prime minister Wednesday

David Cameron is to step down as Prime Minister on Wednesday after Prime Minister’s Questions. Theresa May will succeed him.…

Man in court for biting policeman

For allegedly biting off a police officer’s skin, a 50-year-old man, Totoola Adetunji, was on Monday arraigned at an Igbosere…

Ikoyi Apartment: 4 estate agents bolt with N2.6m

Four estate agents, who allegedly collected N2.6 million on the pretext of securing a two-bedroom apartment for a woman, are…

New NIWA boss resumes, promises transformation

Mr Mustapha Boss, the new Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has formally resumed duty with a pledge…

Strike: Nasarawa govt deploys 1,000 policemen against workers

The Police Command in Nasarawa State has deployed over 1,000 personnel to guard government facilities in the state, the Commissioner…

3 in court for stealing tricycle

Three men- Nura Ibrahim, 30, Anas Adamu, 21, and Yahaya Yusuf, 40, were on Monday arraigned in a Kano Magistrates’…

FGC Ijanikin introduces 2 new courses

The Federal Government College (FGC), Ijanikin, Lagos has introduced new courses in insurance and office practice to increase the employability…

Housewife seeks divorce over husband’s gambling addiction

A housewife, Omotayo Adewole, 35, on Monday approached an Ikole Customary Court in Ekiti state seeking the dissolution of her…

Public schools remain shut in Oyo

Schools in Oyo State have remained shut in spite of the state government’s directive to reopen on Monday (today). A…

Ronaldo’s fans mock Messi to reconsider retirement

Christiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, Ebonyi have “mocked’ Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the…

Shippers threaten to abandon goods at ports

The Shippers Association Lagos State has said that importers and exporters may abandon goods at the ports as a result…

BREAKING: Court adjourns Saraki, Ekweremadu’s case

An FCT High Court, Jabi, has adjourned the alleged forgery trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu…

Ese Oruru’s abductor leaves prison

Yunusa Dahiru, the young man accused of abducting and impregnating 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who is based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State…

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested in Lagos

A Civilian Joint Task Force have arrested six suspected Boko Haram members said to be on the wanted lists of…

Hundreds mourn Nigerian killed in hate attack

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Sunday of a Nigerian migrant who was killed by a right-wing football fan…

Striking workers in Nasarawa state dare Gov Al-Makura

Organised labour unions in Nasarawa State, have directed state and local government workers to disregard the threat by Gov. Tanko…

When silence is not golden…

A national newspaper penultimate Saturday gave a graphic detail of how all key security appointments under the watch of President…

Portugal wins Euro 2016, beats France 1-0

With grit, determination and a remarkable spirit despite the loss of the team’s biggest star, Portugal upset France in the…

Edo APC officials fight dirty

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, there are indications that all is not well…

No bullet can penetrate my body – Cult Suspect

Kazeem Ugbodaga The leader of a cult group who was arrested at the weekend by operatives of the Rapid Response…
Biennial World Cup competitions will kill football clubs - Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter undergoes surgery for skin cancer

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has undergone minor surgery to treat skin cancer. Blatter’s spokesman, Thomas Renggli, tells The Associated…

Police arrest 6 suspected cultists in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of six suspected cultists, including their ring leader. The Command’s…

Taskforce arrests 40 miscreants at Oshodi

The Lagos State Task-force, on Sunday morning arrested 40 suspected miscreants at their different hide-outs at the popular Oshodi market.…

Exodus of lecturers hit Kogi varsity

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kogi State University chapter, has raised alarm over progressive exodus of qualified lecturers…

Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title

Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title, beating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) Murray won after beating…