Minister, commissioner among nine killed in Somalia car bombings
Nine people, including senior regional officials, were killed in twin car bombings claimed by Al-Shabaab in central Somalia on Monday, police said, as the government […]
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We’re against violent agitation in Nigeria – Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an apex Igbo social-cultural organisation, says the body is against violent agitation in any form because the group believes in the continued corporate […]
Strike: Unilorin ASUU chairman seeks parents’ intervention
Prof. Moyosore Ajao, the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Chapter, has called on stakeholders, particularly parents, to prevail on […]
Anti-corruption group withdraws petitions against JAMB registrar, warns detractors
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – A prominent anti-corruption group, Transparency Advocacy for Development Initiative (TADI), says it will withdraw all petitions written against Registrar of […]
Kunle Afolayan reacts to Anikulapo movie snub by Oscars
Producer and director, Kunle Afolayan has reacted to his movie Anikulapo snub by the Oscar selection committee. The movie centres on a stranger who strikes […]
Lynched herdsmen in Kaduna were terrorists mercenaries from Sudan – BEPU
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU) has given more insight regarding the mob action by aggrieved youths in Birnin-Gwari on Sunday […]
Nigeria needs leaders with capacity, character to manage change – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nigeria needs leaders with capacity to manage rapid domestic and global changes to achieve […]
London conference urges Nigeria to upscale investment in education
A London conference on Monday told the Nigerian government to upscale its investment in education to pull the West African country out of endemic poverty. […]
2023: SDP will restore lost glory of Cross River — Senatorial aspirant
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Newton Bassey, the senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State […]
9-year-old golfer targets winning at championships
A three-year-old golf prodigy in 2016, Lewis Dandyson, who entered the annual Awa Ibraheem Junior Golf Open Championships as the youngest ever, says he wants […]
Boy shoots 12-year-old brother to death while testing “bulletproof” charm
Belief in the efficacy of a locally-prepared charm that could stave off gunshots has led to the death of a 12-year-old child in Kaiama in […]
Malami charges Zinox Group Chairman, wife, 11 other suspects over alleged N170.3m contract fraud
After evading prosecution for over eight years, the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leonard Stanley Ekeh; wife, Chioma, and 11 other suspects in alleged N170.3 million […]
Tinubu’s competence, sacrifice for democracy unmatchable — Al-Makura
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura (APC-Nasarawa South), says none of the presidential candidates can match the competence and achievements of the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu. […]
Fr. Mbaka removed from Adoration Ministry as worshippers attack priest brought as replacement
There are indications that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka will no longer be in charge and officiate […]
Somalia says it killed al Shabaab co-founder
Somalia’s government says it has killed Abdullahi Nadir, one of the co-founders of the armed group al-Shabab, in an operation with international partners. The country’s […]
Burkina junta leader resigns, flees after coup
Burkina Faso’s junta leader agreed to step down on Sunday, religious and community leaders said, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a […]
NDLEA recovers N8.8bn worth of tramadol, nabs suspect in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered no less than 13, 451,466 pills of tramadol 225mh worth N8,860,000,000 in street value in Lagos […]
Cole beats Obi Cubana, Elumelu, Adenuga to emerge ‘2022 Businessman of the Year’
The Rivers State All Progressives Congress Governorship Candidate, Mr Tonye Cole beat three others to emerge the “Businessman Of The Year” in the 2022 Leadership […]
APC party to beat in 2023 — Rep Idahosa
Mr Denis Idahosa, (APC-Edo), the member representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is the […]
Edo Rep calls for scrapping of senate to save cost
The member representing Ovia Federal Constituency, Mr Denis Idahosa (APC-Edo) on Sunday called for the scrapping of the senate and introduction of unicameral legislature to […]