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UN envoy warns on instability in Africa’s Sahel region

Mr Ibrahim Thiaw, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General for the Sahel, says stability and development in Africa’s Sahel region…

5 persons killed in Zamfara community – Police

The Zamfara Police Command has confirmed the killing of five persons in Gidan Halilu village in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area…

Justice: Federal High Court gets new rules

Justice Adamu Abdul-Kafarati, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, says a brand new Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules (ADRR),…
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Morocco to launch probe into videotape showing murders of 2 foreign tourists

The public prosecutor at the Rabat Appeal Court said on Thursday that an investigation will be launched into a videotape…
NAICOM constitutes 2025 Recapitalisation Committee, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the NIIRA 2025.

NAICOM again bows to pressure, withdraws SIP policy

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Thursday withdrew State Insurance Producer (SIP), a new insurance distribution channel it newly evolved.
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Car dealer sent to prison for allegedly stealing $37,896 cars

A 40-year old car dealer, Emmanuel Onyeador, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly stealing five cars…

2019 Election: Ogun APM kicks off campaign

Ogun State Allied People's Movement on Thursday kicked off campaign for its governorship candidate, Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade.

8 killed in Sudan as protesters clash with police

Eight demonstrators have been killed in clashes with armed police in northern and eastern Sudan, officials say. Six people died…

Police must stop torture, extra-judicial killings – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Wudil, Kano State, warned the police against acts that could bring the community in…

Trump’s Defence secretary General Mattis quits

President Donald Trump has announced that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February. Trump announced this…

8 killed in food price riots in Sudan

At least eight persons were killed in protests across Sudan on Thursday as thousands took to the streets against soaring…

Don tasks radio journalists on balanced reporting

Radio journalists have been enjoined to ensure balanced reporting as they cover activities leading to the 2019 general election. Giving…

Authentic Afenifere backs Buhari, Osinbajo

Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, has endorsed the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi…

Kwankwaso supporters back in APC, meet Buhari

Professor Hafiz Abubakar, former deputy governor of Kano state, who resigned recently to join Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in the Peoples…
Nigeria's Defense Headquarters says a Naval personnel Akila A opened fire and shot his colleague dead in Dansadua, Katsina State on Friday.

Navy dismisses, jails 3 personnel for stealing Tompolo’s property

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had dismissed three of its personnel over theft of some equipment belonging to…

Ekiti gets N3.9bn Paris Club refund for salary arrears – Fayemi

Ekiti State Government says it has received N3.9 billion from the Federal Government as the last tranche of its Paris…

BOHM hails Buhari over 2019 budget

The Buhari Osinbajo Hope Movement ( BOHM) on Thursday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over the proposed a budget of N8.83…

3 die as trailer, commercial bus collide in Lagos

Three people have died as a trailer collided with a commercial bus at Agunlejika area of Mile 2, Lagos, Southwest…

EFCC parades 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers

The South-South Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt on Thursday paraded 10 persons…

Daughter hacks mother to death in Enugu

Enugu State Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged murder of a 58-year-old woman by her daughter.

Malnutrition kills 132 children in Kaduna 

The Kaduna State Nutrition Officer, Hajiya Hauwa Usman, said on Thursday that no fewer than 132 children have died of…

Oil slumps to lowest price in a year as stock markets sink

Oil prices fell more than four per cent on Thursday, hitting their lowest in more than a year on worries…

Nigeria’s excess crude account drops to US$631m

The amount in Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) has declined to $631 million.

Consumers owe electricity company over N3b in Zamfara

Engr. Sabo Abdul, the Business Development and Relationship Officer, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) says the company is being owed…

Lagos 2019: Accord gov. candidate steps down as party adopts Agbaje

The Lagos chapter of Accord Party has adopted the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),Mr Jimi Agbaje, for…

You must brace up for challenges of future Public Service, HOS charges workers

Lagos State Head of Service, HOS, Folasade Adesoye has charged civil servants to brace up for the challenges of the…

Arik Air notifies passengers of flight disruptions

The management of Arik Air says there will be slight disruption of flights during the Yuletide, due to operational issues…

Bariga LCDA councillorship by-election: LASIEC presents certificate of return to winner

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission ( LASIEC ) has presented Certificate of Return to Mr. Olufemi Nurudeen Sowande, the…
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Shoprite charged with anti-competitive behaviour

The commission said Shoprite and the event ticket seller had signed exclusive agreements that gave Computicket the ability to discriminate…

Police arrest househelps who robbed old couple

Dedeigbo Ayodeji The police in Lagos have arrested two househelps, Ben Peters and Matthew Johnson Abam, for robbing an old…