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Bin Laden’s son threatens to avenge father’s death

The son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has threatened revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father,…

Swear in Ogah as Abia governor, lawyer tells AGF, IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, Mr Ubani Monday Onyekachi has called on the Attorney-General…

Australia’s prime minister declares victory in marathon election

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared victory on Sunday in a marathon national election, with his coalition government retaining power…

JAMB clarifies criteria for varsity admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the point system copied from its website as criteria for admission into…

Civil Servants’ Pay Cut: Traders beg govt

Some traders and residents of Keffi, Nasarawa State, have appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision to cut…

Youths worst affected by road accidents – FRSC

Seven in every 10 victims of road crashes are youths aged between 15 and 29, the Federal Road Safety Commission…

Flood destroys 52 houses in Sokoto LG

A late night flood on July 4 destroyed no fewer than 52 houses in Wurno, headquarters of Wurno Local Government…

Kogi denies buying cars for political appointees

The Kogi State Government has denied buying new cars worth N1 billion for political appointees in the state. In a…

Adesina comes under fire over ‘minority complaining of hardship’

Mr. Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s media and publicity adviser has come under the bullets of critics again over comments…

Nigerian found dead Inside Indian flat

A 30-year-old Nigerian, who came to India on a business visit, has been found dead in a flat in Nalasopara,…

Ex-minister Obanikoro caught on tape

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission now even has more damning evidence against former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu…

Boko Haram kills 2 soldiers, loses 16 members

Nigerian officials say 16 Boko Haram extremists and two soldiers have been killed when the extremists tried to ride explosives-laden…

Pictures: Govt delegation visits underage wives of Boko Haram

Wife of the National Security Adviser to the President, Nafisah Babagana Monguno and other members of the Federal Government delegation…

Pictures: Federal Govt delegation to family of Late Shettima Ali Monguno

The Federal Government on Saturday sent a delegation to the burial of the Late Shetttima Ali Monguno in Maiduguri. Here…

Williams sisters win 6th Wimbledon doubles title

Serena Williams on Saturday put the icing on the cake of another magnificent Wimbledon campaign by teaming up with sister…

Bishop Oyedepo pays 20 teachers N40,000 monthly

The Principal of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara, Mr Segun Abifarin, says popular Christian cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo, is…

Police arrest 2 militants over attempt to attack Lagos community

The Lagos State Police Command said it had arrested two suspected militants, who attempted to attack Igando community, a suburb…

Ex-minister, Ali-Monguno, buried in Maiduguri

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Shettima Ali-Monguno, who died on Friday, was buried at the Gwange Cemetery in Maiduguri on…

Monguno one of finest statesmen, politicians Nigeria ever had – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former Minister of Mines, Power and Petroleum, Alhaji Shettima Monguno, as “one of…

Police arrest suspects for killing woman preacher

The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Police Command said it has arrested some suspects in connection with the killing of…

Police pull out retired AIG Mbu

Mr Joseph Mbu, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, was on Saturday pulled out from the force as the Commandant, Police…

Mediation centre resolves 11, 912 disputes in 6 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre, CMC, says it has been able to resolve 11,912 disputed cases among…

Why I attempted suicide – Nnamdi Azikiwe

Do you know that the first Nigerian president, the Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, once attempted to commit suicide. Well, he…

Nasarawa govt to replace striking workers with fresh graduates

Nassarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, on Saturday threatened to recruit fresh graduates to replace workers in the state currently on…

Bank customers stranded as ATM fails to dispense cash

Customers of several banks in the Badagry area of Lagos State, were left stranded on Saturday as all the Automated…

Rain causes floods in Maiduguri

An early morning downpour in Maiduguri on Saturday flooded many areas and residents found it very difficult to come out…

Williams beats Kerber in Wimbledon final for 22nd Slam title

Serena Williams won her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on…

Consumers lament hike in price of cooking gas

Consumers of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) known as cooking gas have complained about the sudden increase in the price of…

3 apprehended with human head in Niger

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger on Saturday paraded three suspects who were caught with a…

Nollywood actor James Uche needs N11million for kidney transplant

Mr Sunday Awoji, the National President of Filmmakers Welfare Organisation of Nigeria (FWON), says ailing Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche…