Christmas: Governor commutes death sentences of three, pardons six others
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has signed two Executive Orders, one commuting the death sentences of three convicted inmates…
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Christmas: Nigerians deserve better – ASUU
The President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Biodun Ogunyemi, said on Wednesday that Nigerians deserve better welfare systems to…
What AfDB is doing to support Africa’s growth, development – Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has, through its High 5s programme, supported the growth and impacted the development of the…
Ewelukwa takes over at NBET as Amobi steps down
Nnaemeka Ewelukwa has assumed office as the acting Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) following the…
Kano govt shuts down ‘witchcraft centre’
The Kano State Government on Wednesday sealed a ‘witchcraft centre’ at Makoli town in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Addressing…
Six killed, two abducted as Boko Haram attacks Borno village – Official
At least six persons were killed on Christmas eve at Kwyaragilim village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State…
Fire on Lagos-Ibadan expressway as tankers crash
Two petrol tankers conveying petroleum products, crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway resulting in a fire incident, The Sector Commander, Federal…
Sultan tackles CAN over U.S. report on religious persecution in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has reacted to the recent U.S. classification of Nigeria as a nation that…
Detained Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, spends Christmas in prison
A Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, who is facing treason charges for allegedly criticising a Nigerian governor, is spending Christmas holiday…
This year has been a very successful year for Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja declared 2019 as a very successful year for the nation, thanking Nigerians for believing…
Vote-buying most prevalent in South-south, among “educated” Nigerians
The South-south region of Nigeria had the highest prevalence of vote-buying during the 2019 national elections, according to a new…
Nigerian arrested in India while trying to sell heroin on Christmas eve
A Nigerian immigrant identified as Nonso has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell heroin on Christmas eve in Chandigarh,…
U.S. lawmakers react to Sowore’s release
Two lawmakers of the United States of America have reacted to the release of Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara…
Women have potential to be Nigerian president – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, in company of dignitaries and celebrities at the second edition of Queen Moremi Ajasoro musicals on…
Buhari is a rule of law apostle – Fayemi
Despite maintaining public silence over the illegal detention of a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, for about four years,…
Nigerians attack Buhari’s spokesperson over false claims on media freedom
Nigerians have criticised Garba Shehu, the spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, over his claim that the current administration has not…
Christmas: El-Zakzaky’s Shiites group attends Church service, presents gift
Members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shiites, on Wednesday attended a Christmas Church service at Church of…
Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to…
Ondo monarch’s wife, daughters, driver kidnapped
Kidnappers appeared to have returned to the highways in Ondo State after a period of calm, with the abduction of…
Dasuki speaks on freedom, feud with Buhari, trial
A former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, on Wednesday, said he has no feud with President Muhammadu Buhari who ordered…
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48 Boko Haram fighters killed, three arrested as soldiers repel Christmas Eve Biu attack
Nigerian soldiers and members of a vigilante successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on Biu in Southern Borno State, an…
Plateau PDP lawmakers reject tenure extension for unelected council chairpersons
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Plateau State House of Assembly have rejected the tenure extension for caretaker…
FRSC convicts 50 motorists for traffic offences in Kaduna
The Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured conviction of 50 motorists for various traffic…