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Reactions as Nigerians await President Buhari’s address
Twitterati went agog Sunday with reactions after the Presidency announced that President Muhammadu Buhari would address the nation today, March…
Abuja reports new case of Coronavirus
The number of Coronavirus cases in Nigeria has increased to 27 as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC said…
Groom dies on wedding day in Jos
A groom-to-be, Samuel Yarling, of Lamingo, Jos, has reportedly died on his wedding day leaving his bride-to-be and both families…
$22.7bn loan: BMO schools Nigerians, attacks PDP
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), on Sunday, lectured Nigerians on the $22.7bn loan approved by the Senate.
APC kicks as Gov. Diri gets N2.9 billion loan to purchase cars
The Bayelsa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated the state House of Assembly for the approval of N2.9…
Buhari sends crucial message to longest serving Emir of Zazzau
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris as he commemorates 45 years on…
Jonathan fires back: Why I sacked ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri
Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has branded former Chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida…
Oyo state suspends 16 teachers
Sixteen teachers have been suspended by the Oyo State Government for alleged extortion and various misconducts.
Polytechnic, Ilaro reacts to arrest of SUG president for cultism
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State has reacted to the arrest of the school's Students Union Government…
Ajimobi finally constitutes cabinet one year after
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN More than a year after he was sworn in for a second term, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo…
Just In: Niger Delta Avengers bomb NNPC pipelines
The Niger Delta Avengers militant group has attacked Nigeria’s oil installations again. Less than 12 hours after crippling operations at…
Ocholi, minister of state dies in ghastly accident, wife in coma
The death has occurred of Mr James Ocholi, a lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria and Nigeria’s minister of state…
David Mark wins 5th term to the senate
Senator David Mark has won his fifth term back to the Nigerian Senate. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared this…
Breakdown of how N1.34trn was stolen by governors, others in 7 years – Lai Mohammed
Nigerian state governors, ministers, business leaders, public officials and bankers allegedly stole $6.7 billion in public funds in seven years,…
Corruption holds back N7.6 billion EU aid to Nigeria
Endemic corruption in Nigeria, which President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to kill before it kills all Nigerians, has emerged the…
Bukola Saraki: Stolen victory, shameful verdict
Abdulraman Abdulrazaq, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party has described the verdict by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for…
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Breaking News: Alhassan loses Taraba battle, Appeal court backs Ishaku
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Senator Aisha Alhassan has lost the battle to claim the Taraba state Government House today as the Court…
Boko Haram bombers kill dozens in Madagali, 2nd deadly strike today
Two female suicide bombers killed dozens of people at a busy motor park in Madagali town of Adamawa state, north…
Let’s go for rerun, Rivers APC taunts Wike
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt All Progressive Congress, APC in Rivers State has told Nyesom Wike,Governor of Rivers State in an uncertain…
Breaking News: Sister of Governor Dickson kidnapped
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Nancy Keme Dickson, the younger sister to the Bayelsa State’s Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson has been kidnapped.…
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Supreme Court suspends Saraki’s trial at CCT
The Supreme Court this morning halted further proceedings in the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of…
CCT adjourns sitting in corruption case against Saraki
ki Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has postponed the sitting for the trial of Senate President, Bukola…
Ex-Bayelsa governor, Alamieyeseigha is dead
Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha,former Nigerian air force officer and former Bayelsa State governor, is dead. He died today in Port…
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Buruji Kashamu sacked from Senate
The Election Tribunal in Ogun State has nullified the election of alleged US wanted drug baron, Buruji Kashamu. The tribunal…
Ogun Update: PDP loses House of Reps seat
Aremo Adekoya Adesegun Abdel-Majid, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic candidate in the 28 March House of Representatives election in…
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Diezani Alison-Madueke has cancer, goes for surgery: Family
Nigeria’s former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has cancer, the family’s lawyer confirmed. In a statement meant to debunk a rash…
INEC office burnt down in Abia
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission at Obingwa Local Government of Abia state has been burnt down. Initial…
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The real Olisa Metuh, by PDP workers
*PDP publicity secretary taken to the cleaners by people who know him Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja There seems to be no let…
Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade Dies At 85
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade has passed on. He died on Tuesday evening at the age…
Army confirms 50 dead in Damaturu suicide bombings
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of 50 persons in two separate bomb explosions in Damaturu, Yobe, on Friday…