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Uganda on alert after reports of terror cells

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Ugandan Military on Tuesday said it is on high alert after intelligence reports showed attempts of terror units trying…

NAFDAC raises alert over falsified antihypertensive drug

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public of the circulation of a fake…

Heavy storms batter parts of S. Africa, killing 21 people

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

No fewer than 21 people had been killed as heavy storms swept parts of South Africa over night, Authorities said…

Two parties to contest Councillorship By-election in Surulere

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Two political parties have indicated interest to participate in the Councillorship by-election to fill the vacant Councillorship seat in Ward…

Netanyahu seeks to name Israeli town after Trump

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said he wanted to have a new community on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights…

NFF appoints media officers for National Teams

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced the appointments of new Media Officers for the various National Teams. In…

Bundesliga rookie Glasner to succeed Labbadia at Wolfsburg

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Bundesliga newcomer Oliver Glasner will take over VfL Wolfsburg from next season after the Austrian coach signed a three-year deal,…

National Theatre’s General Manager dies in auto crash

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Dr Stella Oyedepo, the incumbent General Manager and the Chief executive Officer (CEO) of the National Theatre (NT) in Lagos…

Horror! Car wash attendant confesses to killing 7 people, dried them with chemicals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A car wash attendant, Ismaila Raji has confessed to killing seven persons, including pupils of Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan whose…

Rivers State Police Parades Suspected Cultists

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Two weeks after a clash by cult gangs that left several people dead in Rumuolumeni in Obio-Akpor…

Olam International sets to acquire Dangote Flour Mills for N130bn

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Olam International Limited, a Singaporean agro-allied company, on Tuesday offered to acquire Dangote Flour Mill (DFM) Plc in a bid…

Businessman sent to prison for stealing N2.5m wine at supermarket

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A 32-year old businessman, Sunday Ebiefegha has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing wine…

9th Assembly: I am qualified, competent to lead House of Reps – Onyejeocha

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

9th assembly Speakership aspirant, Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (APC-Abia), says she is competent and qualified to lead the House of Representatives…

ISIS claims responsibility in Sri Lanka bombing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Islamic State, ISIS group on Tuesday said it was behind a devastating string of suicide attacks against churches and…

Saudi Arabia executes 37 for terrorism

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Saudi Arabia has executed 37 people who were convicted in terrorism-related cases, the Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday. The…

9th NASS: NCWS solicits appointment of more women into principal position

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Council of Women Societies, (NCWS) on Tuesday called on the ninth National Assembly to appoint more women as…

Wukari communal clashes: Reps urge security agencies to intensify surveillance in Taraba

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday urged security agencies, particularly the Army to increase its surveillance of Wukari Local Government…

Sales Manager remanded for allegedly stealing employer’s N8.9m

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A Sales Manager with the Inter Stars Synergy Nigeria Ltd, Ajah, Lagos, Kehinde Adetimehin has been arrested and arraigned before…

Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

American actor, Jason Momoa, known for his roles as Khal Drogo and Aquaman in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Aquaman’, respectively,…

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…

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