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Facebook bans Alex Jones, other extremist figures

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was banning Alex Jones and other controversial U.S. political personalities for violating the social…

Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will run her last 800-metres today before the International Association of Athletics Federations imposes hugely…

Semenya at career crossroads with little time to choose direction

Caster Semenya has 30 days to challenge the decision to dismiss her appeal against restrictions being placed on female athletes…

Senate set to invite NPA, NIMASA, others, over Apapa gridlock

The Senate Committee on Works says plans are underway to invite the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in the coming week…

Sanwo-Olu solicits support, cooperation of Lagos Speaker, other members-elect

The Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has solicited the support and cooperation of the members-elect of the 9th Lagos…

Reps consider report on Sports Bill

The House of Representatives on Thursday, considered the report of its Committee on Sports on a bill for an act…

AMMC refurbishes 33 vehicles, saves N397m

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) says it has refurbished more than 333 vehicles through direct labour and thereby saved…

Bafarawa asks FG to address insecurity, tighten borders for illicit weapons

The former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa has called on the federal government to change its strategy in addressing the…

FEC approves construction of 7 model schools, N1.6bn for supply of anti-retroviral drugs

The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved N4.6 billion for the construction of seven model schools to be located in…

Four feared killed as farmers, herders clash in Ogun

About four persons have been reportedly killed on Thursday, as suspected herdsmen and farmers clashed in Iwoye area of Imeko-Afon…

Tiger Woods to receive highest civilian honour from President Trump

Tiger Woods is to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump on Monday, the White House…

UEFA Europa League: Chelsea hold Frankfurt in Germany

A first-half strike from Pedro gave Chelsea a slim advantage in their Europa League semi-final tie as they were held…

Arsenal edge towards Europa League final with victory over Valencia

Arsenal took a huge step towards the Europa League final as a double from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late…

NIPPS reaffirms commitment to engage political parties, promote tolerance

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) Kuru, has reaffirmed its commitment to engage political parties meaningfully to…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Gov. Umahi vows to demystify politics, appointments in Ebonyi

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has vowed to demystify politics and appointments in the state during his second tenure in…

Council, Academy partner on efficient transport system promotion

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) is collaborating with Motor Vehicle Administration Academy (MVAA) to promote an efficient and effective transport…

Gov. Bindow has every right to pay exit allowance to himself – CSO

Mr Mapida Ikwurunyi, Coordinator, Justice Frontier Forum, says that Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa and his aides have the right…

Post-election summit: Okorocha calls for national unity, hosts Ooni, Sultan of Sokoto, others

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has appealed to Nigerians to imbibe a nationalistic spirit and work for the oneness and…

FLASHBACK: Benjamin Adekunle’s interview that sparked hot debates

If you want to get to know the devil of Africa, just ask for Adekunle. He is the man who…

EFCC arraigns 4 Kwara Govt officials for money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office, on Thursday arraigned four officials of the Kwara State Government,…

Committee to submit report on missing N33bn PenCOM fund

The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating the alleged withdrawal of N33 billion from the National Pension Commission (PenCom)…

Côte d’Ivoire: Government seeks Bank’s support for $5.8bn tourism plan

Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana has presented a strategy document aimed at making Côte d’Ivoire Africa’s fifth biggest tourism…

LASPARK to enforce beautification of setbacks

The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, has declared its determination to enforce the law against recalcitrant corporate organisations…

Makinde is being haunted by electoral promises U-turn – Oyo APC

The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that the state Governor-Elect, Mr. Seyi Makinde is…

Oyo State legislators pay last respect to Olatoye

Legislators, family, friends, colleagues and associates of late Honourable Olatoye Temitope alias Sugar, representing Lagelu/Akinyele federal constituency in the House…

Fayemi charges Commissioners, advisers, Permanent Secretaries to be proactive, creative

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has charged his Commissioners, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries to be proactive and creative…

Former CNN Journalist to grace world Press Freedom Day

As part of activities to commemorate the world Press Freedom Day, Professor Jennifer Thomas, a former CNN producer and current…
A toddler who was attacked and killed by two dogs belonging to his family at Chokota Community in Etche LG of Rivers State has been buried.

Man stoned to death over dog dispute

There was horror at Cuba Shopping Centre in Battlefields, Kadoma, Zimbabwe after a man was allegedly struck on the forehead…

Interswitch signs N26 billion deal with British Firm to enhance transportation ticketing

Interswitch Group, the Nigeria Pan-African integrated digital payments and commerce company, has signed a multi-billion Naira deal with Bekoz UK…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State

Malaria: Kano spends over N500m in 2 years

The Kano State Government said it spent not less than 500 million naira between 2016-2018 in its efforts to fight…