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Hijab harassment: MSSN threatens to shutdown Lagos

The Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit has threatened to mobilise millions of its members to…

9.3m school children fed daily – Osinbajo

Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said that no fewer than 9.3 million children in 49,937 public primary schools…

Man stabs mum to death over misunderstanding

The Police Command in Nasarawa state says it had commenced investigation into an alleged killing of a woman by her…

Anambra monarchs task Atiku on campaign promises, if elected

Traditional Rulers in Anambra have urged the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to keep…

I seek re-election to correct Nigeria’s ills – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said in Kano on Thursday that his decision to seek re-election was informed by his desire and…

IAEA partners Nigeria to promote safe water

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has pledged to partner with Nigeria to promote safe water through its scientific methodology known…
Naira crunch: Nigerians beg banks to dispense N100, N50 bills

Naira stable at N360.5 to dollar at parallel market

The Naira on Thursday traded flat at N360.5 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos.

APC Mega rally: Sanwo-olu, Hamzat, others storm Ikorodu

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and his running mate, Dr…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Shocking: Man murders wife, burns her for denying him sex

In a shocking incident, a Rusape, Zimbabwe man,  struck his wife to death with a hoe and burnt her body…

Payment for National e-ID Card begins in 2022 – NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says payment for issuance of National Identity Card would begin in 2022.

There is no room for waste, Ambode warns Civil Servants

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday warned civil servants in the state against wastage in the midst of daunting…

Fire destroys 4 shops in Kano market

The Kano State Fire Service says fire has destroyed four temporary shops at Kasuwar Mariri (‘Yan Itace) Market in Dawakin…

Prince Harry excited to be a father

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have announced the news that they were expecting a royal baby…

Veteran Hollywood actor Dick Miller dies at 90

Veteran Hollywood actor, Dick Miller is dead. According to “The Hollywood Reporter’’: Miller, 90, died of natural causes in Toluca…

Pastor impregnates church members, loses 18 years marriage

A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Thursday dissolved an 18-year old marriage between one Grace Adekunle and Pastor Adeyemi…
Bauchi charges journalists to shun fake news, hate speech

Fake news: Police debunks attacks on Kaduna-Abuja highway

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Thursday dismissed as fake, news circulated on social media advising commuters not to…

Lagos: Doctors decry appointment of non-doctor as commission’s Permanent Secretary

The Medical Guild has decried the appointment of a non-doctor as permanent secretary in the Lagos State Health Service Commission…

Water infrastructure: Stakeholders call for massive investment

Stakeholders participating in the National Summit on the Human Right to Water in Abuja on Wednesday have called for massive…

Oil prices soar as Saudi Arabia cuts U.S. supply

Oil prices rose for a third day on Thursday pushed up by lower imports into the United States amid OPEC…

Refinery project: PetroChina to drop PDVSA as partner

PetroChina Co plans to drop Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) as a partner in a planned $10 billion oil refinery…

Woman arrested for stealing 5-day-old twin baby in Anambra

Detectives at the Central Police Station, Nnewi, Anambra State, have arrested one 35-year-old Dorothy Sunday, who allegedly stole a five-day-old…

Zimbabwe’s workers shelve strike, citing political volatility

Zimbabwe’s umbrella public sector union has backed down on plans for a national strike, an official said on Thursday. It…

Enugu police kills suspected armed robber, others wounded

The anti-robbery operatives of Enugu State Police Command have in an overnight operation dislodged a gang of suspected armed robbers,…

Onnoghen: Full activities return in Osun High Court

Activities at the Osun State High Court on Thursday returned to normal position after a 2-day protest by members of…

Video: Largest diamond found in North America

Below is video clip of the largest diamond found in North America. The diamond is said to be in size…

Enhance security in volatile areas, Interfaith Forum urges FG

The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), on Thursday called on the Federal Government to enhance security in crisis areas…

Ogoni clean-up: Stakeholders call for holistic approach

Some stakeholders have called for holistic approach that will hasten the clean-up of Ogoni land and the Niger Delta. They…

Peace commission organises dialogue to avert election violence in Kaduna 

Kaduna Peace Commission says it is collaborating with the United Nations to sensitise the electorates to avoid a repeat of…

Don’t be agents of corruption and terrorism, DNFLs told

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) has advised Designated Non-financial Institutions (DNFLs) against being agents of corruption and…

Buhari commends Obong of Calabar for appreciating development

President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu, for his honesty and maturity in identifying…