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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Akanu Ibiam Airport, others to resume Int’l flights.
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that international flights would soon resume at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Port
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Abductions: FG begins relocation of pupils from Borno, Yobe, Adamawa to other States
To stave off mass abduction of school children by Boko Haram terrorists and other criminals in the northern part of the country, the
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PANDEF condemns attacks on police stations
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called on the attackers of police personnel and facilities in the country to stop their criminal activities.
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Fani-Kayode: my ex-wife’s affidavit full of lies
Former minister and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described his ex-wife’s allegations against him as vile and
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How traders, artisans, others lose millions to fake microfinance banks
Many unsuspecting Nigerians, particularly traders and artisans, have fallen victim to fraudsters who disguise as microfinance operators, losing millions of naira to the
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BREAKING: Seven abducted travelers rescued in Osun
The Osun State Police Command on Saturday morning confirmed the release of the seven abducted travelers along Osogbo/Obokun road. Suspected herdsmen on Tuesday
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Family of six arrested for operating kidnap syndicate in Ogun
Police have arrested a family of six for operating a kidnap syndicate and abducting eight persons within a year. It was learnt following
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African footballer and Premier League ace, Abdoulaye Doucouré, caught driving £170k Lamborghini with no insurance in North London
Police seized a £170,000 Lamborghini from Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré after he was caught driving the car through north London without insurance, a court heard.
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101 Boko Haram suspects sue Fed Govt for N303m
Some suspected Boko Haram insurgents have urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to declare their detention for 12 years without trial as
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