Buhari wades into Nigerian Zainab Aliyu’s drug case in Saudi Arabia
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, to intervene in the case of
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Court adjourns $69m suit filed against Chevron, Total until July 2
A Federal High Court Lagos, Tuesday, further adjourned until July 2, a 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government (FG) of
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UBEC chairman, Abubakar, daughter kidnapped by gunmen along Abuja-Kaduna Road
In a major blow to Police’s Operation Puff Adder, armed men blocked the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Monday, opened fire on some vehicles and
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Ambode’s parting gift to Lagosians: Buhari unveils 400-seater Lagos Theatre
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated a multimillion naira 400 seater Lagos Theatre at Oregun in Ikeja Lagos. The theatre was part of
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Easter Massacre: “We erred”, Sri Lanka admits ‘major’ lapse
Sri Lanka’s government on Wednesday acknowledged “major” lapses over its failure to prevent the horrific Easter attacks that killed more than 350 people,
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Bizarre! Jilted lover sets girlfriend’s family members ablaze, kills five
A man, Deji Adenuga, a.k.a. Dakar, on Tuesday allegedly set eight family members of his estranged girlfriend ablaze on Adetuwo Street, Igbodigo town, in
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Harvest of goodwill by the ailing Coach Christian Chukwu
It was coming in torrents for the family of Christian Chukwu this Wednesday when the Otedola Foundation made available a cheque of N18million
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NIPCO staff charged with N17.7m fuel theft
A logistics officer of Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) Plc, Mairiga Umar, who allegedly stole four trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued
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23 candidates cleared for Nigerian Guild of Editors election in May
The Election Committee of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, (NGE) on Wednesday, said it had cleared 23 candidates for election into its Executive
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Senate confirms Abiola’s daughter as NDIC Executive Director
The Senate this Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ms Omolola Edewor as Executive Director, Corporate Services, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). This followed presentation
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EFCC explains how Galaxy CEO Babagana Dalori’s duped Nigerians of N7b
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given an insight into how Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services Limited,
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Death sentences on 8 Nigerians in UAE unfortunate: Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has described as unfortunate the death sentences passed
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Ogun community demands justice over murder of monarch
Community leaders in Owo, Yewa South Local Government of Ogun State, have demanded justice over the alleged murder of their traditional ruler, Oba
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Nigerian filmmaker Ifeanyi Onyeabor dies on location
President of Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Mr Fred Amata, has confirmed the death of Nollywood filmmaker, Ifeanyi Onyeabor, who died while shooting
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Uyo: Four randy students face expulsion over rape
Four students of the Akwa Ibom State University are on the verge of being rusticated after their involvement in the rape of a
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Jigawa Imam killed, robbed of 400,000 – Police
Suspected hoodlums this early Saturday, allegedly killed a 65-year-old Chief Imam of Kwara Village, Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have
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Buhari, NJC extend Tanko Muhammad’s tenure as acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari, with the consent of the National Judicial Council, has extended Justice Tanko Muhammad’s tenure as the Acting Chief Justice of
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CCB urges out-going political office holders to declare assets
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Kano State has reminded all outgoing elected and appointed political office holders to declare their assets
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Banditry: We’re unaware of killing of innocent civilians – Zamfara govt.
Zamfara State Government has denied official knowledge of innocent citizens allegedly being killed during air strikes on suspected bandits camps by the air
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Pay back! FCDA demolishes buildings within Dokpesi’s AIT premises
What could be described by political observers as a pay back for its role and support to the opposition party, PDP, during the
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EFCC officials apprehend Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia in court
A former judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia was this morning. 11.40am, whisked away from the premises of the Lagos
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Police to prosecute motorists with tinted vehicles, siren in Enugu
The police command in Enugu says owners of vehicles with tinted glasses and sirens without authorization will be prosecuted in the state. The
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TSA: Group probes FG, wants total accruals, expenditure made known
The United Global Resolve for Peace on the Treasury Single Account has called on the Federal Government to disclose the total amount that
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JAMB assures on 2019 UTME exams process, results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it would ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
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Breaking: EFCC ambushes Justice Ajumogobia in court, set to arrest her
A mild drama is brewing within the premises of Ikeja High Court, as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have
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Catholic Church relic, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, gutted by fire
A massive fire broke out yesterday afternoon at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris, sending flames shooting out of the roof of the iconic
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Oyo guber: Court orders INEC to allow Adelabu, APC inspect materials
The Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State on Monday ordered INEC to allow Mr Adebayo Adelabu, governorship candidate of the APC, to inspect
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Caverton Helicopters ‘lands safely’ as Aviation Unions suspend its picketing.
The unions in the aviation sector on Monday suspended their plan to picket Caverton Helicopters Limited, following successful deliberations with the airline’s management.
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Woods climbs to world no. 6, Johnson retakes top spot
Tiger Woods continued his stunning rise up the world rankings on Monday by officially returning to the top 10 for the first time
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