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I appeal to Nigeria, please open the borders – Ghana’s ex president

Mr. John Mahama, Former President of Ghana, on Tuesday, appealed to the Nigeria Government to open up her border so…

Turkey arrests 101 soldiers linked with US-based Gulen

In fresh crackdown, Turkish police on Tuesday arrested 101 soldiers for being alleged supporters of the U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah…

Trump had no chest pain: Walter Reed doctor Conley

Sean Conley, US President Donald Trump's doctor has denied reports that Trump had recently suffered chest pain after he attended…
Nigerian Senate

Senate receives six Executive bills from Buhari

The Senate on Tuesday received six aviation sector bills from President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and passage into law.

Buhari honours Customs officer who rejected N150m bribe

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented Integrity awards to two public servants, Bashir Abubakar and Mrs Josephine Ugwu of the…

Melaye’s trial: Court slams N100,000 against prosecution

An FCT High Court, on Tuesday, ordered the prosecution to pay N100, 000 for stalling trial of the Sen. Dino…

Lawan swears in another new Senator

The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has sworn in Ibrahim Danbaba as Senator representing Sokoto South in the…

Buhari receives special envoy from Equatorial Guinea

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, hosted the Special Envoy of the President of Equatorial Guinea, Nguema Mbasogo, at the State…

‘My wife is a serial thief’ – Divorce-seeking husband tells court

A businessman, Azeez Ogunsola begged a Customary Court in Ile-Tuntun, Ibadan to dissolve his 20-year-old union with his wife, Atinuke,…

What you need to know about Blue Economy

According to Said Adejumobi, Director for Southern Africa (SRO SA), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the blue economy can be…

Buhari seeks speedy passage of special crimes court bill

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Special Crimes Court Bill in…

Data and Africa’s policymakers – Caprazli

With stronger data and evidence, African governments and partners are better equipped to understand and plan for future risk and…

Daddy Freeze to Yul Edochie: Your pastoral calling is from Satan

Controversial on-air personality, Daddy Freeze has rubbished claim by Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie that he has calling from God to…

Atiku loses close aide Umar Pariya

Umar Pariya, a close aide of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is dead. He was one of those who served him as…

Court restrains Nigerian banks from honouring National ID produced by Mastercard

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered all Nigerian banks not to honour any Mastercard transaction that has the…

2020 Olympics: Tokyo completes construction of stadium

Construction work has been completed at Tokyo’s National Stadium, set to be the centrepiece of next year’s Olympic Games, the…

Meghan Markle goes hard on tabloids in ongoing lawsuit

Meghan Markle is accusing the British tabloids of fabricating stores that, in her words, are "untrue" and "offensive" in new…
FBI agent Ayotunde Solademi tells court in Lagos how threats by Nigerian fraudster, Muideen Teslim led his 15-year-old victim to kill himself

Young Cypriot hacker faces extradition to US

A court in Nicosia, Cyprus has approved the extradition of its national, Joshua Epiphaniou to the United States for trial…
Dino Melaye

What happened in Kogi on Saturday was a civil war – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye has described what happened in Kogi State on Saturday as a civil war and not an election.

Pope on first time visit to Thailand, Japan

Pope Francis is due to set off on Tuesday evening for his first trip to Thailand and Japan.

‘Consult Embassy before business venture in Dubai’ – Ambassador says

The Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Rimi, advised Nigerians coming to Dubai for genuine businesses to…

Sowore: Archbishop of Canterbury replies SERAP

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Portal Welby, has responded to an open letter by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability…
Yul Edochie

I have calling to be a pastor – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie is nursing the ambition of becoming a pastor.

Troops overcome another ambush by Boko Haram terrorists

The Nigerian Army says its troops have overcome another ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa Local Government Area…

Dubai’s non-oil trade with Africa to exceed AED1trn by Dec

Dubai’s non-oil trade with Africa will exceed Dhs1 trillion for the period extending from 2011 until the end of 2019,…

Our position on assisted reproductive practice – Lagos govt

Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring that practitioners of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in the State adhere…

Photos: Senate President in Benue for Suswan’s thanksgiving

On Sunday November 17, 2019, Anyiin Logo Local Government Area of Benue State received crowd of dignitaries and political big…
Attahiru on arms purchase

NDDC: Group backs Reps’ support for board

A pressure group, the Niger Delta People Confederation, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Board of the Niger…

Press Freedom: What United Nations must insist on – Muhammad-Bande

President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of…

How jailed fraudster masterminded $1 million internet scam from prison

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has uncovered how a jailed fraudster masterminded an internet scam worth $1 million…