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"Nigerian Army looted valuables worth over N300m"-Gbaramatu Community Leader calls for probe
As the Army made its way out of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chairman of Kokodiagbene community, Mr. Mulade Sheriff, yesterday, called on the JTF "to return all looted items from Oporoza Town.""It is unpatriot…
Sultan of Sokoto announces the start of Ramadan
After the sighting of the new moon in various quarters, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has announced the beginning of the Ramadan on Monday, June 6.Speaking on Sunday, the Sultan said…
When you are ready to go to work, I shall be expecting you- Fayose tells striking workers
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has embarked on an indefinite strike in solidarity with workers of the state.Fayose announced his decision during a televised broadcast over the weekend.The Gover…
Djokovic beats Murray to clinch his first French Open title
World Number One, Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray on Sunday to win his first ever French Open title. After a dozen trips to Roland Garros and three losses in the final, Djokovic finally prevailed; be…
Samson Siasia blames embarrassing 6-2 match loss on players' poor performance
The Nigerian U-23 National Football Team were defeated 6-2 by the Dannish National Team at the Suwon Invitational Tournament on Saturday, May 4; and Coach Samson Siasia has attributed the loss to sev…
N12m goes missing from Saraki's country home
Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki, disclosed yesterday that he lost N12 million to burglars in his country home in Ilorin, Kwara State.Saraki's statement was made to refute a claim by a…
Buhari heads to London for medical care
The Presidency disclosed yesterday (Sunday), that President Muhammadu Buhari will today (Monday) travel to London for 10 days to seek medical attention and take a rest. The announcement was mad…
NIGER DELTA AVENGERS: AN INSULT TO THE LEGACY OF SUPERHEROES!
I wasn't much of a cartoon lover as a little child. I still am not. But growing up amongst boys, I usually found myself stuck in certain often unwanted situations- like listening to endless arguments…
Mohammad Ali: "The Greatest" is dead at 74!
Muhammad Ali, the dearly beloved quick-paced and sharp-tongued boxer, is dead. 'The Greatest', as he called himself- which is what he truly was- died in a Phoenix Hospital on Friday where he was bein…
EU states hold off on visa waiver for Georgia; Turkey should also expect same
According to Reuters reportage, European Union delegation sources disclosed that EU states held off agreeing to ease travel rules for Georgia on Wednesday; and Turkey, Ukraine and Kosovo should also …
Charge me to court or release me- FFK files suit against the EFCC
In response to his continued detention, Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria's Former Minister of Aviation, has filed a suit against the EFCC before an Abuja High Court; seeking the enforcement of his fundament…
"One of the many things I was tired of was the constant judgment of women"- Alicia Keys writes
15-time Grammy Winner and best-selling author, Alicia Keys has penned a powerful piece for LennyLetter.com; addressing cultural and social stereotypes. Keys, who is now way past the stage of 'conform…
FG has no plans to forcefully acquire land for grazing- Ogbeh
On the issue of the proposed National Grazing Reserves in the country, Nigeria's Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Audu Ogbe, has disclosed that there are no plans by the Feder…
JAMB adopts 180 cut-off mark
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and tertiary education stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja adopted 180 as the cut-off mark for 2016 admission into universities, polytechnics and col…
Barca confirms Dani Alves departure this summer
Barcelona FC have confirmed that Brazilian international, Dani Alves, will depart the club this summer.Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008, and has made a total of 391 appearances and scored …
Red Crescent finds bodies of 85 migrants washed up on Libyan beach
A Red Crescent official, Al-Khamis Al-Bosaifi, disclosed on Thursday, that the bodies of at least 85 migrants who drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean were found washed up on a beach in western …
Two soldiers and six civilians killed by suspected militants in Delta State.
Two soldiers and six civilians were killed on Wednesday night, when suspected militants launched a surprise attack at a military houseboat in the creeks of Warri South-West Local Government Area of D…
Enugu Court of Appeal restores 7 political parties previously de-registered by INEC
Seven political parties which were previously de-registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on August 18, 2011 have been restored on the orders of the Enugu Court of Appeal.Th…
Autopsy results show Prince died of opioid overdose
Autopsy tests run on the body of the late Prince have revealed that the musician died of drug (opioids) overdose.The Associated Press said test results showed the 57-year-old had the drugs in his sys…
Reps back FG's military action against militants
The House of Representatives said on Thursday that it was in support of any action taken so far by the Federal Government to contain the rising attacks on oil pipelines in the Niger Delta by the Nige…