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Treason: Nnamdi Kanu hauled into court in Abuja
Fugitive Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who has been arrested and extradited to Nigeria, was on Tuesday hauled...
Again FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline till July 26
The Federal Government on Tuesday approved the extension of the deadline for the National Identification Number -Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) data verification until...
Ex-South African President, Jacob Zuma, goes to jail
For aiding and abetting the plundering of state funds during his nine-year rule, a former South African President, Jacob Zuma, is to cool...
Hundreds of commuters stranded as Abuja-Kaduna train develops fault en route to Abuja
The Abuja-Kaduna train service on Monday suffered a breakdown en route to Abuja few minutes after take off leaving hundreds of commuters stranded....
After securing regional court ruling, SERAP drags FG before African Union Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
“These anti-media bills are the latest threats to freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom in the country. The bills...
Just in: Pres. Buhari puts off London medical trip
The Presidency has announced the postponement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s journey to London, United Kingdom for a medical check up earlier scheduled for...
It’s inescapable for Nigeria to borrow for infrastructure development- Senate President
The Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, says the only option left for the Nigerian government to fund infrastructure is borrowing, describing the country...
Buhari allocates houses to 1994 Super Eagles squad
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday approved allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in...
FG pays N24bn to 413, 630 beneficiaries of Special Public Works Scheme
The Federal Government has settled the stipends of 413,630 beneficiaries under the 774,000 Special Public Works Scheme to the tune of N24 billion....
Smuggling, Crude Oil Theft: NNPC, EFCC, Others Partner to Tackle Economic Crime
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies and...
Buhari heads to UK for medical ‘follow-up.’
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a scheduled medical follow-up in London for an undisclosed illness. President Muhammadu Buhari will proceed to London,...
BREAKING: Murder of millionaire Super TV CEO, Ataga: Police nab, parades UNILAG undergrad as suspect
A 21-year-old University of Lagos undergraduate, Chidinma has been apprehended and paraded by the Police in Lagos for allegedly killing the Chief Executive...
Soludo coasts to victory in Anambra APGA governorship primary
…Gov. Obiano excited by Soludo’s victory A one-time Central Bank Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged the Anambra governorship candidate of the...
Insecurity: Zamfara Gov. assures farmers of safety, urges a return to cultivate their farmlands
With a promise of improved security situation in the North, Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle, says farmers could return to their farms this raining...
NDDC final forensic audit report ready in July, says Akpabio
After several years of agitation, the final forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will be ready and presented to...
Controversial NBC/NPC Acts amendment: Presidency disowns it, saying it’s FG’s initiative
The Presidency has disclaimed interest in the ongoing attempts at the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) Act and the...
