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Kogi poll: PDP’s candidate not walkover for APC – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said the emergence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial...
Bianca Andreescu defeats Serena Williams in US Open final
For the second year in a row, Serena Williams’ quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title was denied in the U.S...
Xenophobia: We’re not aware South Africa closed down Mission in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday disclosed that it was not aware that the South African government has closed down its foreign missions in...
Xenophobia: Onyeama defends govs, others attending WEF in South Africa
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has come to the defence of some governors and other Nigerians attending the World Economic Forum...
Xenophobia: Buhari, Osinbajo, Onyeama meet over attacks
As Nigeria, other African countries boycotts WEF in South Africa President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are meeting with the Minister...
Finally, former Super Eagles coach Siasia appeals FIFA’s life ban
Former Super Eagles star Samson Siasia on Thursday said he had filed an appeal against his life ban from the game by world...
‘All of us are in danger’: journalist delivers a chilling warning from Julian Assange
Journalist John Pilger has delivered a stark warning from WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, who said that his persecution is intended to kill dissent....
ASUU to Education Minister: You lack the bite, mere statements, no action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has taken a swipe at the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, for what they called...
The Day In Pictures: Nigeria and European Union signs MoUs in presence of President Buhari
Nigeria and the European Union sign MoUs in presence of President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. The MoUs were signed for cooperation in various...
Buhari, Osinbajo’s absence stalls Inaugural FEC meeting
The inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), did not hold on Wednesday, due to the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari, and...
Breaking: Court rejects Sowore’s application challenging his detention
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant the motion filed by the human rights activist and Convener of #RevolutionNow protests,...
Buhari approves new NDDC board
President Muhammadu Buhari, has, subject to Senate confirmation, approved a new board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was contained in...
Tony Elumelu to Deliver Keynote Address at TICAD Africa Development Conference in Japan
Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), will speak at the...
COOP kicks against Abuja court judgment on OML-11 in Ogoni
The Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP), has kicked against the judgment on the 20 years renewal of operatorship of Oil Mining Lease...
SERAP urges Malami to develop public registers for corrupt governors, others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abukabar Malami (SAN),...
NNPC Records 77 per cent Increase in Pipeline Vandalism in June
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has recorded 77 per cent rise in cases of oil pipeline vandalism in its network of pipeline...
