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Nigeria blasts HSBC over bleak Buhari prophecy

The Nigerian government has slammed a caveat on the prophecy by the global banking giant HSBC which predicted that the…

Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar dies

The Ambassador of Nigeria in Doha, Qatar, Amb. Abdullahi Wase is dead. A statement in Abuja on Saturday by the…

2019: I will succeed Ambode in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said he is sure of replacing…

6 dead as Prophet makes congregants drink Jik in Church

South African Prophet Rufus Phala allegedly gave his members Jik, a household bleach to drink as a sign of faith…

NYSC saga: Finance Minister, Adeosun resigns

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has reportedly resigned from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Adeleke warned against violence among transport workers’ unions in the state.

Osun election: WAEC ready to speak on Adeleke’s certificate

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has promised to respond adequately to a court order mandating it to confirm whether…

Lagos 2019: Sanwo-Olu appoints directors, coordinators for Campaign Organisation

Former Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is being tipped to take over from Governor…
DSS raises alarm over plan to disrupt peace in Nigeria

Buhari removes Seiyefa as DSS boss, appoints Bichi as new DG

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has removed the acting Director General (DG) of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mathew Seiyefa and…

Buhari, APC leaders mount pressure on Tinubu to endorse Ambode’s 2nd term

There is a very strong indication that Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will be given the All Progressives Congress, APC,…

6 persons dead in Zamfara midnight attack – Police

The police in Zamfara have confirmed that bandits attacked and killed six persons in the early hours of Wednesday in…

Lagos PDP woos Ambode

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said it would welcome Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode into…

2019: Mimiko joins Presidential race

Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has announced his intention to run for the 2019 presidential race.
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Minimum wage: Strike imminent as workers back NLC over 14-day ultimatum

The Nigerian workers on Thursday thrown their weight behind the 14-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to…

Reps speaker, Dogara, returns to PDP, picks nomination forms

Speaker of House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has picked the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party, to seek re-election…

Buhari summons Tinubu to Aso Rock over rift with Ambode

Uncomfortable with the leadership crisis in Lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari is reported to have invited the leader of APC, Bola…

Fayemi To Fayose: N10 billion supplementary budget fraudulent!

Ekiti Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday called on Gov. Ayodele Fayose to refrain from actions capable of plunging the…

Buhari submits forms to contest 2019 presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) not to be complacent but to prepare, strategise…

No plan to postpone 2019 general elections – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has no plan to postpone the 2019 general elections. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi,…

Army, Boko Haram in heavy gun battle in Damasak

Damasak Local Government Area of Borno State is currently under crossfire between Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram fighters. The battle…
Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs invade state High Court in Owutu-Edda, Afikpo South LGA of Ebonyi, set it ablaze.

7 family members killed in house fire

Seven people from the same family were killed by a fire when it ravaged their grass thatched hut in the…

IPOB’s sit-at-home: Police, army, others in show of force

A detachment of the police, army, navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Wednesday embarked on a…

Don’t meddle in Osun guber election, progressives tell Dangote

Africa's richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has been asked not to meddle in the September 22 governorship election in Osun…

I’ll submit myself to EFCC after hand-over day – Fayose

Outgoing Ekiti State Gov. Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday promised to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

LUTH, other hospitals mere consulting clinics – SERAP

A new report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed the “humanitarian crisis, manifestations of corruption and…
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Nigerian Govt orders deportation of 36 Indians, 2 DPRK nationals

The Federal Government has approved the immediate deportation of 36 Indians and two Democratic People’s Republic of Korea nationals with…

N4.7bn fraud: EFCC closes case against Ladoja, Akanbi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday closed its case against a former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed…

Lafia gas explosion: Death toll rises to 9

The death toll from the gas explosion on Monday at Monaco gas station in Lafia, has risen to nine.
Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs invade state High Court in Owutu-Edda, Afikpo South LGA of Ebonyi, set it ablaze.

Fire razes N20m goods at Funtua market

An early morning fire outbreak has destroyed 10 shops and goods worth over N20 million at a motor spare parts…

Buhari to Governors: Clear salaries backlog to access $2.69bn Paris Club Refund

The Federal Government said states must clear backlog of salaries and other related staff arrears before they would be able…

Flood destroys 1,000 houses, crops in Edo

Flood submerged no less than 1,000 residential houses in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo following Monday’s heavy down…