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Sokoto State Police Command, on Saturday, confirmed the abduction of a 75-year-old woman, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed, by unknown persons. The...

Compulsory retirement: Court orders reinstatement of Maj.-Gen. Ijioma

Abuja bomb explosions: Army says soldiers not among casualties

The Nigerian Army on Saturday dismissed reports that soldiers were among casualties of Friday's bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya...

N2bn trial: No trace of contractors who received N1.7bn from Babangida Aliyu, witness tells court

Niger govt. engages EFCC, ICPC to recover stolen funds from Aliyu’s aides

Niger State Government has decided to engage the services of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent...

Ambode, Fashola at Legal Year Dinner

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State (right) exchanging pleasantries with his predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, during the 2015/2016 Legal Year...

Ambode promises better working conditions for judicial workers

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Friday, assured that his administration will continue to improve on the achievements in...

Tension in Oyo community over destruction of farmlands by herdsmen

From Bode Durojaiye, Oyo. Bloody clashes are imminent in Saki West Local Government of Oyo State, no thanks to the...

Emir Sanusi on Saudi stampede: Nigeria may not take part in stoning of devil again

Nigeria’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday night, said Nigerians will no longer participate...

Olori: Neglected Oyo riverine community in desperate need of help

From Bode Durojaiye, Oyo. Rural development generally refers to the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being...

Bayelsa: ‘Mangrove Boys’ to protest Sylva’s emergence as APC candidate

by Chidi Roberts

The Mangrove Boys of Bayelsa State, a group of young elements in the creeks of Niger Delta canvassing for improved...

Two banks’ MDs, EDs under watch as agency arrests Alison-Madueke in London, granted bail

Managing Directors and Executive Directors of two leading banks in Nigeria are already in a panic mood as security agents...

Kresta Laurel is best engineering firm in Africa, third worldwide

Kresta Laurel Limited has been named Africa's best company in material handling and among the first three companies in the...

Senate passes revised 2020 Budget of N10.8trn

‘It’s illegal for the Senate to screen ministerial nominees’

On the 1999 Constitution and Senate confirmation of ministerial nominations, the law is clear and unambiguous. The constitution says the...

14 killed, 39 injured in Maiduguri bomb blast as 80 Boko Haram fighters surrender

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of 14 persons, including four suicide bombers, in a bomb explosion at Sajeri...

Stampede: Emir of Kano meets with Saudi Authorities on transparent probe

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday said he held a meeting with Saudi Authorities on the ongoing...

MTV Base to broadcast Glo ‘Dance with Peter’ Reality Show

by Robby Akeju

Globacom has announced that the popular urban youth music television channel, MTV Base, has joined the league of top broadcast...

Kukah: With Ahmed Joda gone, the North is at best now a huge graveyard

Bishop Kukah: Corrupt leaders have adopted MTN slogan ‘everywhere you go’ to steal public fund

by Femi Adewale

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Kukah, on Thursday, advised Federal Government to appoint leaders who would be...

It’s a shame Bayelsa APC is presenting Sylva as guber candidate, says PDP

by Chidi Roberts

Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the emergence of Timipre Sylva as the governorship...

Buhari, Saraki and laughter unlimited

President Muhammadu Buhari (left) and Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, at the 55th Independence Anniversary parade at the Presidential Villa,...

Buhari inspects Guard of Honour

President Muhammadu Buhari inspects a Guard of Honour at the 55th Independence Anniversary parade, Presidential Villa, Abuja...on Thursday.

Iran releases list of 465 nationals killed in Mecca stampede