FCTA gives businesses in Maitama 7-day notice to quit
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has given a seven-day ultimatum to business organizations operating in Maitama to vacate the highbrow district and
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Supreme Court dismisses Dickson’s, PDP’s appeals
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out two appeals filed by former Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and his party, the Peoples
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Alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Wadume, others to open defence May 18
Alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu (aka Wadume) will open his defence in the terrorism charge preferred against him at the Federal High
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Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail to rejuvenate North-South economy, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri railway will reactivate economic activities in the Eastern corridor, which has been
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Over N527bn Ibori loot still being expected, Not for Delta State – FG.
The Federal Government says over £100m (N527bn), allegedly stolen by a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, and his associates is still
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I haven’t had sex in 40 years, says 97-year-old rape victim
A 97-year-old rape victim in Yobe State has said she had not had sex in over 40 years until the encounter with her
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Don’t cede Ekiti land for cattle ranches, PDP warns Fayemi
The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Kayode Fayemi not to cede any part of the
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Breaking: Buhari launches Eastern Rail rehabilitation project
All is now set for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Eastern railway rehabilitation project by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Eastern corridor is a
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Sunday Igboho to DSS, Police: Go after killer herders not local hunters, security guards
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has warned security operatives to go after killer herders and not
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BREAKING: NFF unveils Super Eagles invitees for Benin, Lesotho ties
The Nigerian Football Federation has released a 24-man list for the AFCON 2022 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Six players were put
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BREAKING: UK to return £4.2m Ibori loot to Nigeria
The British Government has resolved to return to Nigeria £4.2million being part of the funds so far recovered from friends and family members
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Over 60 China-based Nigerians stranded over suspension of entry visa into China
No fewer than 60 Nigerians resident in China are stranded in Nigeria given the suspension of entry visa into China by the Consulate-General of China
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JUST IN: Abiodun becomes first Gov to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday became the first Governor to receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Abiodun’s inoculation came three days after President
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[Breaking] Minimum Wage: NLC to embark on nationwide protest from tomorrow
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its allies will tomorrow, Wednesday, embark on a nationwide protest over the alleged attempts by some elements
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Hijab: Group cautions Kwara govt over closure of Christian Mission Schools
Advocate for Right Leadership Association (ARLA) also known as Believers In Politics (BIP), has cautioned the Kwara State Government, over the closure of
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Court remands ex-Power Minister Wakil in custody for alleged graft
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered that a former Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil, be remanded
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Oyeyemi appointed by President, tenure ends July 2022 – FRSC
The tenure of the Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, will end in July, 2022. Oyeyemi, 60, is serving his second
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Why abduction of students won’t end
The educationally disadvantaged Northern Nigeria is facing numerous challenges. The most frightening one is the rising cases of students’ abduction by organised bandits
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States, others not funding 3.5 million workers’ pension – PenCom
The National Pension Commission has faulted states and some private companies for not funding 3.5 million pension accounts opened by their workers as
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Law allows me to remain IG till 2024, Adamu tells court
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has faulted argument that his retention in office was unlawful having attained the attained the maximum 35 years
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Iskilu Wakili: Oyo won’t condone miscarriage of justice, says Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will ensure that there is no miscarriage of justice concerning the
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Italian press celebrate Osimhen’s scoring return
Victor Osimhen’s scoring return against Bologna has received commendations from the Italian press following Napoli’s 3-1 win on Sunday. The Nigerian who replaced
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Breaking: Troops rescue kidnapped Nigerians and expatriates
Ten expatriates and four Nigerians kidnapped by sea pirates off the coast of Gabon have been rescued by troops of 6 Division of
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It’s Mopol’s job to go after the bandits not the military –Retired Gen. Williams
A former Chairman of Transparency International Nigeria and ex-Chief of Army Operations, Training and Plans, Major General Ishola Williams (retd.), said the job
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Bandits storm Kaduna Airport, abduct family of six, three others
Bandits have attacked the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) quarters in Kaduna abducting nine persons, including a family of six and a
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BREAKING: UFC: Israel Adesanya suffers first career defeat, loses to Blachowicz
An attempt by Nigeria-born Israel Adesanya to become a double champion in the UFC was dashed early Sunday morning. Jan Blachowicz beat the
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There is a consensus in Nigeria for restructuring –Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday, re-echoed the call for restructuring the country as a means of tackling some of the major
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Herdsmen crisis worsened when we started treating cows like human beings —Ex-Methodist prelate, Mbang
Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria and former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, His eminence Sunday Mbang, tells PATRICK ODEY
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Why it is necessary to partner African Union
Every year, the National Fire Protection Association puts out a report about injuries to firemen in the United States. In 2019, that report
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Nigerian Army in a mass shake-up, redeploys over 100 generals
Following the change of baton at the top echelon of Nigerian Army recently, it has announced the redeployment and posting of over 100
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