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Cabinet: Drop ministerial nominees standing corruption trial, Group tells Buhari

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged not to consider including names of persons standing corruption trial and those with corrupt…

Gov Tambuwal buries 25 persons killed in fresh bandits attack

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday attended the funeral of 25 persons killed by bandits in a fresh…

Thousands protest China extradition bill in Hong Kong

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Several hundred thousand people jammed Hong Kong’s streets on Sunday in a last bid to thwart a proposed extradition law…

CUPP calls for religious, moral considerations in electing speaker

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged members-elect of the Ninth House of Representatives to consider religious balancing,…

World Cup: Cristiane’s hat-trick leads Brazil past Jamaica

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Brazil’s Cristiane scored a hat-trick as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over women’s World Cup debutants, Jamaica,…

Read what 8th Assembly Senators say about Bukola Saraki

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

As the 8th Senate ends its historic session with a valedictory last Thursday, many senators poured encomium on the President…

Women’s World Cup: Italy upset Australia with Bonansea double

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Barbara Bonansea scored twice to give Italy a surprise last-gasp 2-1 victory against Australia in their opening Group C game…

Police arrest 2 over alleged murder in Enugu community

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Police Command in Enugu State said it had arrested two suspects in connection with alleged murder of a man…

Medical practitioner warns against spiritualizing depression

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A Medical Practitioner, Dr Adebayo Akingunoye, on Sunday advised religious leaders and followers not to spiritualise depression but to encourage…

NNPC records N174.62bn petroleum product sales in March

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Sunday said it recorded N174.62 billion sale of white petroleum products in March.…

Kick-boxing: Muslim athletes to undergo extra training – Adeniji-Adele

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Adegboyega Adeniji-Adele, a Lagos-based Kickboxing coach, on Sunday said Muslim athletes under his supervision would undergo extra training to cover…

Music producer threatens to sue EFCC for parading him as “Yahoo Boy”

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Abuja-based music producer and photographer, Mr Nasiru Ali, popularly known as “Kozzographa”, on Sunday threatened to sue the Economic and…

NGO donates food items, books, toiletries, others to Boys’ Correctional Centre

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

In a bid to help meet some of the physical and spiritual needs of wards at the Special Correctional Centre…

AFCON: Gernot Rohr drops Kelechi Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Kelechi Iheanacho and Semi Ajayi have been axed from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after coach…

Play as a team to get results, Dilichukwu urges Super Falcons

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Onyedinma Dilichukwu, former Chairperson, Nigerian Women’s Professional Football League (NWPFL), has urged the Super Falcons to play as a team…

Lagos trains 825 health workers on attitudinal change

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

In its bid to foster qualitative health care service delivery and increase patients' utilization of efficient and affordable health services…

False accusation: How we rescued 2 men from mob attack – Lagos Police

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Lagos State Police Command has warned members of the public against executing jungle justice or extra-judicial punishment when suspected…

Cleric calls for promotion of transcultural relationship, not division

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A cleric of the Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Anthony Ntia, has said that a nation with the spirit of God…

Okada-snatching syndicate in gun battle with police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Two armed robbers who specialised in snatching motorcycles, popularly known as okada, have engaged policemen in Lagos in a gun…

Gov. Sule demands inauguration of Nasarawa state 6th Assembly on June 10

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has issued proclamation to the Clerk, state House of Assembly, Mr Ego Maikeffi Abashe,…

LASG to prosecute 10 over alleged traffic offences

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Lagos State Task Force on Environment said it had arrested 10 motorists for allegedly driving against traffic and would prosecute…

Oando Saga: Action aimed at protecting investors, says SEC

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sunday said that Oando Plc was given sufficient opportunity of being heard before…

Ayade distributes 800,000 insecticide-treated nets

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Dr Linda Ayade, wife of the Governor of Cross River, says over 800,000 Long Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLINs) will be…

Cleric urges Christians to unite for divine manifestation

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

An Anglican Priest, Rev. Maxwell Onyia on Sunday in Enugu urged Nigerian Christians to be united in order to arouse…

IAAF unveils new name, logo, now `World Athletics’

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has unveiled a new name and logo, `World Athletics’, saying it will make…

Minimum wage: NLC goes spiritual to ensure speedy implementation

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bayelsa chapter, has sought God’s face for all authorities concern to ensure speedy implementation of…

Nigeria lacks maturity for state police -Tsav

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, a retired Commissioner of Police, on Sunday said that Nigeria was not yet civilised and mature for…

Imo NUJ congratulates Onyeagocha, others on state appointments

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Imo chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated Uche Onyeaguocha and Chris Okewulonu on their appointments…

I am still in the race for Speaker – Dyegh

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A member of the House of Representatives contesting for the office of Speaker of the 9th Assembly, John Dyegh, says…

Device to stimulate performance in Alpha Jet developed

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), on Sunday, said it had developed a local device to stimulate performance of the Alpha…

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