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Security in Nigeria remains the biggest challenge - Aisha Buhari
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday called for synergy among all security agencies, to re-strategize and re-examine the security structure with a view to stem the rising cases of terrorism…
Midnight fire razes four shops, destroys property worth N2m in Osun
The Osun State Fire Service, on Monday confirmed a midnight fire outbreak at the Odo-Ogbe, Ile-Ife New Market razing four shops and property worth N2 million. Mr Adeyinmi Adeleye, Senior Fire Superin…
Osun State Governor To Reverse Aregbeshola's controversial education policies
Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola has concluded plans to reverse controversial education policies such as the single school uniform and merger of basic and high schools initiated by his predecesso…
Police recommend SARS operative's dismissal over Sagamu footballer's killing
The Ogun State Police Command has recommended that the operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly involved in the killing of the Assistant Captain of Remo Stars Football Club, Tiamiyu Kaze…
House of Reps uncovers govt agency paying workers salary 14 years after close down
Some workers of the Nigeria Mining Corporation are allegedly being paid salaries, 14 years after the agency was closed down. The development was uncovered by the House of Representatives's committee …
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for impregnating 14-year old daughter
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 42-year-old father, Daniel Kwame Baah, to 20 years imprisonment for impregnating his daughter The convict was tried before the court with two counts of defileme…
APC reacts as PDP demands for review of supreme court judgement
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the call by Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanding the review of the Supreme Court judgement on the 2019 pres…
CBN bars banks from sacking more than 5 staff without approval
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given a stern warning to all banks to seek its approval before sacking more than five staff. The bank gave the warning in a communique released through the Ban…
Deontay Wilder speaks on fighting Tyson Fury again
Fans all over the world will now have the chance to watch another fight between British boxing champion Tyson Fury and American fighter Deontay Wilder who has confirmed a trilogy. Three days ago, Deo…
We are weighing options against Sanusi - Kano anti-corruption agaency
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission says it is Weighing options against Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi.Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Kano, last F…
Kobe Bryant's wife sues helicopter company after crash
Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, has sued the owner of the helicopter, which crashed and killed her husband and their daughter. Her lawsuit alleges wrongful death and claims the pilot, Ara Zobayan, was c…
FCMB reports man to EFCC after $54,000 deposit
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed March 27, 2020 for judgment on a motion on notice filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , seeking the permanent forfeiture of the sum of $54,…
Gov Abiodun accuses Sagamu youths of attempts to loot banks, attack DPO
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has accused some youths of Sagamu area of the state of attempts to loot banks and the local government secretariat under the guise of protesting the death of the R…
Insecurity : No going back on Amotekun - Lagos Assembly
The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that the new security outfit, Operation Amotekun, has come to stay in the state and the South West.The lawmaker stated this o…
Liverpool Equals Manchester City's Record Of 18 Consecutive Premier League Wins
Liverpool have equalled Manchester City’s record of 18 consecutive Premier League wins after beating West Ham 3-2 at Anfield on Monday night .Jurgen Klopp’s side have won every league game since they…
Teenager caught after stealing and hiding in bank's toilet overnight
A 16-year-old boy, Adekunle Ayomikun, who allegedly hid in the toilet of a bank overnight and stole N340,000 was yesterday, remanded at Special Correctional Centre for boys in Oregun, by a Lagos magi…
How I will aggressively crush Boko Haram once and for all - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians would in the coming weeks witness an aggressive campaign to rout Boko Haram once and for all. The Nigerian president made the statement on Sunday, F…
Healing centre where concoctions are made from Qur'an shut down in Katsina
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has ordered the closure of a traditional healing center in Tashar Wali area of Dutsi Local Government Council of the state.According to reports, the governor ga…
Paul Pogba gives Man united condition for him to remain with the club
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has told the club that he will only stay, if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is sacked as manager at the end of this season, Marca reports. Pogba is currently injured a…
Deep Sea Port : Host Communities Will Be Carried Along - A/Ibom Govt
Host communities to the ongoing Ibom deep seaport project have been assured of Akwa Ibom state government’s decision to include them in all stages of the project and when it commences.Commissioner fo…