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President Buhari meets with AfDA President at Aso Rock

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, at the Presidential…

NAF to acquire 18 new aircraft in 2020

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is to acquire additional 18 aircraft by 2020 to boost its air assets. Air Commodore…

In Kaduna, two women jailed for wearing skimpy dresses

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

A Sharia Court II, sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Tuesday sentenced 20-year old Farida Taofiq and Raihana Abbas to…

Experts harp on enabling environment, policies to drive fintech growth

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Financial experts at the ongoing Future Banking Tech West Africa Conference have called for an enabling environment and policies for…

17 killed as floods wreak havoc in Uganda

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

At least 17 people – mostly children – died after heavy rains in eastern Uganda caused by flooding, police said…

Dry cleaner sent to prison for alleged burglary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Police at Ajah Division, Ajah area of the Lagos State Police Command, Lagos, have arrested a 20-year old dry…

Alleged shoplifter faces N2.6m theft charge

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A 32-year-old unemployed man, Sunday Ebiefegha, was on Tuesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly shoplifting…

Trump to make state visit to UK in June

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

President Donald Trump has accepted Queen Elizabeth’s invitation to make a state visit to Britain in June, Buckingham Palace said…

Bank managers arraigned in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N8.7m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Two Sales Managers with the Peninsula Microfinance Bank Ltd, Ajah, Lagos, Christian Odah and Ibrahim Haruna have been arraigned before…

Photos: Gruesome attack of Police Officers in Cross Rivers State

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Three policemen have been attacked and wounded seriously by hoodlums in Cross River State while investigating incidence of car theft.

Osun goes tough on indiscriminate dumping of refuse

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The management of Osun Waste Management Agency (OWMA), on Tuesday, said it had arrested and prosecuted more than 60 persons…

Operation ‘Puff Adder’: Police seek public support in Kebbi

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Police in Kebbi, on Tuesday appealed for support from the general public to ensure the success of operation ‘PUFF…

Troops kill 10 bandits in Zamfara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Troops of Operation Diran Mikiya on Monday killed 10 bandits at their camp at Sububu forest, Zamfara State.

China’s Bytedance says India TikTok ban causing $500,000 daily loss

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

India’s ban on popular Chinese video app TikTok is resulting in “financial losses” of up to 500,000 dollars a day…

Suspected cultist arrested in attempt to snatch motorcycle in Ogun

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Seun Adewole, 26, while attempting to snatch motorcycle from its…

Man in court for allegedly stealing items worth N51, 000

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A 25-year-old man, Umaru Kabiru, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing items…

Man sets self ablaze in Ebonyi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The police in Ebonyi on Monday rushed a 37-year-old man to the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, for…

Pay our terminal benefits, radio/TV retirees beg Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Some retired workers of the Radio Lagos and Lagos television on Tuesday appealed to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to adequately fund…

Attack on Police: IGP orders immediate arrest of perpetrators

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in…

Electric vehicle: Study sees opportunity for utilities

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Increasing demand for electric vehicles in the United States, over the next decade, will create revenue opportunities for electric utilities…

Samsung recalls Galaxy Fold samples after defect reports

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is retrieving all Galaxy Fold samples distributed to reviewers to investigate reports of broken screens, a…

Oil prices hit 2019 highs as sanction waivers on Iran ends

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Oil prices hit 2019 highs on Tuesday after Washington announced that all Iran sanction waivers would end by May, pressuring…

Sanctions on Iran: India gets extra oil from major producers

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

India will get additional supplies from other major oil producing countries to compensate for the loss of Iranian oil, India’s…

Dollar broadly higher in thin post-holiday trade; euro, Aussie dip

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The dollar edged up against a basket of key rivals on Tuesday, while the Canadian dollar was supported by rising…

Monarch says Numan crisis has no religious, ethnic coloration

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Stephen Irmiya, the Paramount traditional Ruler of Bachama in Adamawa said the frequent clashes between farmers and herders in…

Buhari directs quick intervention in Adamawa, Taraba communal crises

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed a quick intervention and response to the affected communities in the recent communal conflicts in…

NAF aircraft neutralises several bandits in Zamfara

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation DIRAN MIKIYA has neutralised no fewer than…

Maintain discipline and battle-readiness, CAS urges personnel

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has urged officers and men to maintain discipline and combat-readiness always…

UN agency condoles families of slain aid workers

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Edward Kallon, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has condoled the family of British aid worker, Faye Mooney, killed…

A decisive week for FC Barcelona teams

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A big week for FC Barcelona is underway, and not just on the pitch. Whilst the first team play Deportivo…

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