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Security has been beefed up at the Edo State Government House, Benin, and other public institutions as the result of...

NIG laments state of the nation, urges Nigerians to arrest perennial drift in the country

The New Independence Group (NIG), a group formed by some patriotic Nigerians, who are concerned about the deteriorating socio-political and...

Communication breakdown between EFCC and DSS responsible for non-production of Dasuki in court, says Jacobs

The absence of former National Security Adviser (NSA) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), on Thursday, stalled the...

Ogun communities celebrate Shell Nigeria Gas for schools’ upgrade

by Femi Adewale

People of Ewupe, Isorosi and Ijaliye communities in Ota, Ogun State rolled out the drums in a fanfare on Tuesday...

PDP are bad losers, says Edo APC chairman

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr Anselm Ojezua, has described the rejection of the governorship...

Fayose: EFCC must release ex-Katsina Governor Shema or charge him to court

by Femi Adewale

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has described the continuous detention of the immediate past governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim...

Sallah: Dakuku urges Muslims to pray for success in fight against Covid-19

Peterside to prioritise training of NIMASA staff

The Director- General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, said the management would train all NIMASA...

Edo: Sheriff indifferent about PDP’s rejection of result

Disputed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, said he did not support Thursday’s rejection...

PDP rejects Edo governorship election results; policemen fire teargas as protesters storm INEC office

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election held on Wednesday, ahead of...

Amnesty International’s verdict: Nigeria trying to muzzle dissenting voices

Amnesty International says Nigeria is trying to muzzle dissent by arresting and intimidating journalists and protesters. The London-based rights group...

Mauritius goalkeeper arrested for drug dealing

Mauritius international goalkeeper, Joseph Kinsley Steward Leopold, has been arrested for drug dealing. A team of the Anti-Drug Smuggling Unit...

NFF needs N85m for Eagles’ World Cup qualifier against Zambia

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is shopping for N85 million to execute the 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo...

Nigeria already getting out of recession, says Adeosun

by Femi Adewale

Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday said that the nation was already getting out of recession, saying the Federal...

Edo poll: Electoral officer confirms ballot box snatching at Ekpoma

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Electoral Officer in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr Lebari Nduh, has...

Buratai: Army to launch `Operation Rescue Final’

The Nigerian Army says it will launch “Operation Rescue Final’’ aimed at rescuing abducted persons. The Chief of Army Staff,...

Catholic priest abductors demand N2.5m ransom

Kidnappers of the Rector of the Father Tansi Major Seminary at Onitsha, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Dim, have demanded...

Saraki/Ekweremadu: FG to open case Oct. 7

The FCT High Court, Jabi on Wednesday fixed October 7 for the Federal Government to open its case on the...

Nigeria striving hard to be open, transparent, says Presidency