Many killed as train crushes truck, tricycle in Kano
Tragedy struck in Kano metropolis when a train crushed a truck and a commercial tricycle in the north-western state. The accident, which occurred on Sunday […]
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At least 16 persons killed in nightclub fire in Cameroon
Cameroon’s government said Sunday that 16 people were killed in a fire caused by fireworks in a nightclub in the capital Yaounde, the tragedy occurring […]
Armenian president resigns over lack of influence in ‘difficult times’
Armenian President Armen Sarkisian on Sunday announced that he was resigning his largely ceremonial position, citing the inability of his office to influence policy during […]
Fear grips Plateau community as gunmen kill 4 in mining site
Palpable fear gripped residents of Dong village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State after gunmen attacked a mining site, killing four persons. The […]
UPDATED: Nigeria crash out of 2021 AFCON after loss to Tunisia
Veteran Youssef Msakni scored to give previously unimpressive Tunisia a shock 1-0 triumph over 10-man Nigeria in Garoua on Sunday in an Africa Cup of […]
Late Soun of Ogbomosho believed in unity in diversity—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the late Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, believed in the huge benefits of unity in diversity. Osinbajo paid this […]
NDLEA raids Abuja garden, arrests 6 over drug cookies, noodles
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a relaxation centre, popularly called Garden in Abuja and arrested six persons for selling […]
Hayatudeen revalidates PDP membership card in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The former Managing Director of FSB International PLC, Alhaji Mohammed Hayatudeen has revalidated his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) membership on […]
Soludo vows to terminate revenue contracts given to officials’ friends, cronies
The incoming governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed to terminate all revenue collection contracts in the state as soon as he is […]
2021 AFCON: ‘Keep winning,’ Buhari urges Super Eagles ahead of Tunisia match
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Super Eagles to go all out against Tunisia in their last 16 game at the 2021 Africa Cup of […]
C’River 2023: PDP stakeholders okay Southern Senatorial District for governor
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, want the next state governor to […]
Accidents claim over 300 lives in Ogun in 2021 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says over 300 lives were lost in various road accidents in Ogun State in 2021. Mr Ahmed Umar, the […]
SERAP sues Buhari’s Govt to ECOWAS Court over ‘secrecy in spending of loans, debt crisis’
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged […]
Pope ‘concerned’ over Ukraine, risk to European security
Pope Francis said Sunday he was following “with concern” rising tensions in Ukraine, and called for a day of prayer for peace next week. “I […]
Confirm INEC commissioners, pass amended electoral act – Group urges Senate
The National Integration Forum (NIF) has urged the Senate to confirm the seven National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, […]
112 illegal refineries discovered in Rivers State
At Least 112 illegal refineries have been discovered in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Chairman of the council, Samuel Nwanosike told Channels Television […]
2023: Bola Tinubu and his ‘Loyal Boys’ in Government By Yushau A. Shuaib
During a visit to Lagos on an advocacy campaign on the need for the diversification of the Nigerian economy in 2004, the Chairman of the […]
Troops repel kidnap attempt in Gusau, neutralise bandits
There was pandemonium in Mareri Community, an outskirt of Gusau as armed bandits again, invaded the community and attempted to kidnap the Managing Director of […]
Burkina Faso Govt denies army takeover after barracks gunfire
Burkina Faso’s government denied that the army had seized control of the country on Sunday after exchanges of gunfire took place at multiple army barracks, […]
Senate President calls for probe over killing of driver in Yobe
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has expressed sadness over the incident at Garin Alkali in Bursari Local Government of Yobe State where a military personnel allegedly […]