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FG Urges Court To Return Nnamdi Kanu To Prison
The Federal Government has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to revoke the bail it granted leader of the pro-Biafra group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and return him to prison.
The government argued that Kanu…
Niger Delta University Joins ASUU Strike
The Niger Delta University (NDU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has joined the ongoing nationwide strike declared by the union.
The Chairman of the chapter, Dr Stanley Oguon, on Thursday said that the…
Universities Can Now Organise POST-UME — FG
The Federal Government has said tertiary institutions can now conduct Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), The Nation reports.
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu disclosed this in Abuja in Wednesday.
He said…
Lagos Ranked As One Of The Worst Cities To Live In
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which is the research arm of The Economist Group, publishers of The Economist magazine has ranked Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos as the 2nd least livable city according to its Global…
“Increase Corp Members Pay To N50,000 Monthly” – Fayose Tells Federal Government
Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has called on the Federal Government to increase the monthly allowance of Corps members in the country from N19,800 to N50,000.
The governor, who made the appeal in Ise Ekiti during the closing…
Igbo Quit Notice: Shettima Meets Arewa Youths In Abuja
In continuation of efforts towards the withdrawal of quit notice against Ibos living in northern parts of Nigeria, a group of Northern Governors represented by Governor of Borno State and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum,…
Yul Edochie Attends DPC Meeting In Readiness For Anambra Governorship Election
Excitement filled the air on Tuesday, in Onitsha as Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, stormed a meeting of the Democratic People’s Congress, DPC to assert his readiness to contest the election on the platform of the party. Edochie who…
Anambra Church Killing: “We Have No Reason To Arrest Bishop Yet” – Police Reveal
The Anambra state police command have said they have no reason to arrest Aloysius Ikegwuonu, also called Bishop, considering he is a victim of the reported attack on August 6, 2017, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra…
Fake Police Officer Arrested In Ogun After Stealing Two Phones And Giving One To Prostititue
A fake police officer identified as David Fashina, has been arrested and paraded by the Ogun State Police Command, for stealing two phones while wearing a police uniform.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, said the…
Bill Gates Makes Largest Donation Since 2000 With $4.6 billion Pledge
Bill Gates has made what has been tagged his largest donation since the turn of the century with the giving away of 5 per cent of Microsoft Corporation shares worth $4.6 billion as reported in Securities & Exchange Commission…
ASUU Strike: FG Confirms Negotiation With Lecturers
NEWSASUU strike: FG confirms negotiation with lecturersPublished 1 min ago on August 15, 2017 By Ifreke Inyang
The Federal Government has confirmed that it is in talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), after…
“I Don’t Know Who Is Paying For President Buhari’s Medical Bills” – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, says he doesn’t know who funds Buhari’s medical bills.
Mr Adesina said this while on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, adding…
I’m Still In APC – Kwankwaso
A former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dispelled rumours making the rounds that he defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, alongside some lawmakers.
Mr…
Today Marks President Buhari’s 100 Days Out Of Nigeria For Medical Leave
President will today celebrate his 100 days out of his country Nigeria for medical leave. The president who has not really been healthy was flown out of the country for close medical attention 100 days back. This is attributed to the…
Lagos Arrests Eight LASTMA Officials for Extorting Motorists, Bribe
In a bid to eliminate corruption among officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Lagos State government has arrested eight officials of the traffic management agency for collecting bribes from motorists…
Update: Acting President Osinbajo Arrives Minna For Niger Investment Summit 2017
Nigeria's Acting President Prof Yemi Osinbajo just arrived Minna for the Niger Investment Summit 2017 accompanied by Gov Bello & Tambuwal.
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Breaking: Gunmen Attack Another Anambra Church And Kill Policeman And Civilian
7 days after gunmen attacked St Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu and killed no fewer than 13 persons and injured 27, tragedy struck again on Sunday as gunmen struck at the Assemblies of God Church on the Oguta road Onitsha , Anambra…
13-Year-Old Girl Kills 14-Year-Old Friend Over Boyfriend In Ghana
A 13-year-old Ghanaian girl, identified as Faustina Korankye has been arrested after allegedly murdered her 14 year old friend, Mia Abena over a boy following a brutal fight..
According to reports, the accused, Faustina Korankye,…
I Am Not Coming Home Yet.. I Have Learnt To Obey My Doctors – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday insisted that he would only return to Nigeria when his doctors advise him to.
Buhari said this when he received the Presidential media team in London, a statement by Special Adviser on Media…
Prophet TB Joshua Awarded Paraguay’s Highest Honour
The National Parliament of Paraguay has concurred to grant the “Comuneros” National Order of Merit to controversial Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua.
This was decided on August 9th 2017, at the sitting of the Parliament in Asuncion,…