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Group Gives Ultimatum To Uzodinme To Quit Govt House Before March 9
Members of the Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, on Wednesday, issued a fresh ultimatum to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.The pro-Biafra group said Uzodinma must quit the Imo Government…
People who use social media to measure wealth have poverty mentality - Rita Dominic
Actress Rita Dominic has shared a post about how social media is being used as a yardstick to measure wealth. The actress shared the post on her Instagram story. In the post, Dominic explained that s…
Solskjaer gives update on Marcus Rasford's injury aheaad of Europa league clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is not sure Marcus Rashford will play for the club this season. Solskjaer, speaking to the media ahead of their Europa League trip to Clu…
Many Kidnapped as bandits raid Niger communities
Gunmen on Wednesday, invaded Madaka and neighbouring communities in the Rafi local government area of Niger state. The gunmen according to sources, stormed the communities on motorcycles at about 6:3…
Supreme court verdict don't : Don't blame my running mate - Lyon
David Lyon, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November governorship election in Bayelsa state, has asked people not to blame Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, his running mate, for hi…
Details emerge on how Aso Rock director was killed
More details emerged yesterday on what led to the death of Ms. Dagan Laetitia Naankang, an Assistant Director, Administration at the State House, Abuja, who was murdered on Monday night in her apartm…
We need 100,000 soldiers to defeat Boko Haram - Governor Zulum
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has said that the nation might need about 100,000 more soldiers to win the war against Boko Haram. He advised that at least 50,000 people from Borno should…
APC reveals sponsors of protest at Justice Odili's residence
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the protest purportedly staged by its supporters at the residence of Justice Mary Odili, a justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Odili gave t…
We will apprehend the driver who killed our officer - Imo CP
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Olaniyi Fafowora, has said that the truck driver, who crushed one of his men to death last Sunday along Atta-Amalin road in Ikeduru LGA, will soon be apprehended…
Abuja court orders release of Dasuki’s passport
The Federal Capital Territory High has ordered the release of the passport of Sambo Dasuki, the former national security adviser who is standing trial on alleged charges of breach of trust and money-…
Robbery scare in Ondo as banks chase out customers
Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital were on Wednesday thrown into panic following the rumour of an armed robbery attack at one of the old generation banks in the town.According to the rumour, …
EU seeks 'responsible' AI in order to be on par with big tech countries
The EU unveiled its strategy for artificial intelligence on Wednesday as Europe jumps to catch up to the US and China and dispel fears of Big Brother control. From household robots to facial recognit…
$750 Million Oil Stolen In 2019 - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said the nation lost about $750m to crude oil theft in 2019. The Group Managing Director, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, who disclosed this on Tuesday, decri…
Just In: Iran confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Iran by the Iranian authorities on Wednesday, February 18. According to the Associated Press, this is the first two cases reported in the Islamic count…
JTF confirms the death of 4 soldiers,denies alleged invasion of Bayelsa community
The Joint Military Force in the Niger Delta on Wednesday confirmed that four soldiers were killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen at Letugbene in Bayelsa. Major Victor Olukoya, Spokesman of the joint …
Senate summons accountant general over failure to explain N2.9b IPPIS funds
Nigeria senators on Tuesday, February 18, expressed anger over the failure of Idris Ahmed, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), to present the 2015 Integrated Payroll and Personnel Informa…
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Sterling Bank Staff, Wife For Allegedly Stealing N2.7m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, Wednesday arraigned an ex-banker, Akinwole Oluwaseun Dosunmu, alongside his wife, Motunrayo Olanike Dosunmu for allegedly stea…
Lassa fever: Lagos records first case, calls for calm
Lagos has recorded a case of the Lassa hemorrhagic fever which has been raging in over 19 states in the country. A release issued by Tombosun Ogunbamwo, Director, Public Affairs said the state Commis…
DSS embarks on massive arrest of tanker drivers for embarking on strike
There was Pandemonium in Kano on Tuesday as the operatives of the Department of State Security, DSS, went berserk against members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers who are closing filling stations in p…
UK to close borders to non-English speakers and unskilled workers
Britain is to make changes to its immigration laws that will close its borders to unskilled workers and those who can’t speak English. The UK Guardian reports that the new immigration policy is part …