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2 female suicide bombers kill 2, injure 5 in Borno
Two female bombers have detonated explosives in a crowded area in Maiduguri, killing no fewer than two persons. Five others were also injured. The two bombers were targeting a populated area of Muna …
18 South Korean evacuees hospitalised after returning from Wuhan
A total of 18 South Korean evacuees who arrived from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been hospitalised after showing symptoms, Seoul's health authorities said Friday, as concerns mount about a wider o…
Ortom warns perpetrators of TYO-MU violence in Benue
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has warned perpetrators of the crisis in Tyo-Mu community of Makurdi Local Government Area to cease hostilities and give peace a chance. Ortom who described the vio…
Boko Haram: ISWAP suffers another high casualty in Damasa
The Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP has lost men and equipment after they attempted to attack a military base in Damasak for the second time. The terror group was reportedly dealt with …
I killed, burnt my girlfriend because she left me for rich men – Suspect
Taraba State Police Command has arrested one Munda Bala for killing his girlfriend, Imbajuri Ambisi. The 31-year-old suspect, a native of Donga Local Government Area reportedly conspired with his two…
Calling for Buhari's resignation unnecessary - Keyamo replies Abaribe, PDP
The minister of state for labour and employment, Festus Keyamo, has replied Senator Eyinanya over his call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as the number one citizen of the country. According…
64 U.S servicemen suffer brain trauma after Iranian attack – Pentagon
The number of US servicemen, who have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after the Iranian attack on US bases in Iraq, has increased to 64, the Department of Defence said. As of today…
2023 Election : PDP Mulls Merger, Throws Open Presidential Ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is ready for merger to form a stronger force that will unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections. The party said it co…
Lassa Fever claims second life in Enugu
As Lassa Fever continues to spread across the country, Enugu State has recorded another casualty, It was learnt that this is the second Lassa Fever death in Enugu State. The first was at the Enugu St…
Shehu Sani released from EFCC custody
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani has been released from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. The erstwhile lawmaker who was accused b…
World's richest person Jeff Bezos is N4.6tr richer as net worth now stands at N46.5tr
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now worth $128.9 billion (N46,597,350,000,000), cementing his position as the world's richest person after Amazon delivered strong holiday sales. According to the company…
How China returnee spread Coronavirus in USA
The fast-spreading coronavirus has been confirmed in the USA after a man in Chicago contracted the virus from his wife who traveled to China. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) d…
Married Woman In Jos Porn Video Commits Suicide
A married woman who got N30,000 for acting a pornographic video which went viral in Jos, Plateau state, has committed suicide.According to NAN, the video which was uploaded on the internet weeks ag…
Bishop Oyedepo Denied Visa By US Embassy
A mild drama, Thursday, played out at the Lagos office of the Embassy of the United States as the founder of Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State and Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as …
Transfer: Barcelona agree €30m deal for forward
Barcelona have reached an agreement with S.C. Braga, to sign young forward Francisco Trincao in a deal worth around €30million, ESPN reports. The 20-year-old will however join Barca in the summer.Abe…
My life was threatened over TSA policy - Former Gombe governor, Dankwambo
Every key government reform comes with sacrifices, especially if it has to do with blocking the means through which corrupt public officials perpetrate their evil acts. Such was the experience of the…
Abaribe: Atiku's aide reacts, says senator spoke for slain Nigerians, others
The call by the Senate minority leader, Eyinanya Abaribe, for President Muhammadu Buhari, to resign as the number one citizen of Nigeria has continued to gather momentum. According to reports, The sp…
Africa’s current debt now $500bn – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the total debt stock of Africa, both external and domestic currently stands at 500 billion dollars. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina disclosed this dur…
El-Rufai Shocks Pensioners, Increase Benefits From ₦3,000 To ₦30,000 Per Month
Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday shocked pensioners in the state as he increased their benefits from as low as N3,000 to N30,000, saying that what most pensioners take home was unacceptable.A sta…
Kidnappers face death penalty in Plateau state - Gov. Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says henceforth kidnappers caught in the state will be facing death penalty. Lalong said this on Thursday at Shendam Mini Stadium during the coronation and upgrade of thr…