1,863 Nigerians vanish in Russia, girls turned prostitutes
An estimated 1,863 Nigerians who came to Russia last year for the FIFA World Cup are still on the loose in the…
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Lent, a period to reflect, make amends – Cleric
Rev. Fr Paul Jatau, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Port Harcourt, has called on Catholics all over the world to see the…
Alleged kidnapping: Evans unable to pay legal fees, trial stalled
The inability of alleged kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, to pay for his legal representation has stalled two trials which are…
‘Obasanjo’s criticism of Buhari ego-driven’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally shown that his pre-election criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari was fuelled by ego, the Buhari Media…
I criticise to keep leaders on their toes, says Obasanjo at 82
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his criticism of government is to keep leaders on their toes. He was reacting to…
IGP bans use of unmarked, covered vehicle number-plates
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has proscribed with immediate effect the covering of vehicle number-plates by all unauthorised vehicle users…
Shareholders approve merger of Access Bank, Diamond Bank
Shareholders of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc on Tuesday unanimously approved the merger of both financial institutions aimed at creating…
NNPC mulls fertiliser, 3 power plants
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed its preparedness to build additional Independent Power Plants (IPP) in Abuja, Kaduna and Kano…
74% of private candidates fail 2019 WASSCE
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced the results of the first series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination…
Card readers mandatory in Saturday’s polls, INEC insists
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the use of smart card readers (SCRs) is mandatory in Saturday’s governorship and State Houses…
Health budget will worsen forex, human index, say experts
The national health vote currently before the National Assembly is a “tacit support to the huge and ongoing foreign exchange outflow through…
Security chiefs meet, warn against polls disruption
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday held a closed-door meeting with the nation’s security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session started at…
Islamic State expels Boko Haram factional leader Al-barnawi
The Islamic State (IS) has expelled Abu Mus’ab Al-barnawi as leader of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), an ally of the…
March 9 poll: Buhari storms A-Ibom, Imo today
Ahead of the March 9 governorship and House of Assembly elections, President Muhammadu Buhari will today storm Akwa Ibom and Imo states…
EFCC gets court’s nod to return N733 million to Federal Government
Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja at the weekend granted the application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
JAMB insist on biometrics in UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it will not rescind its decision on the use of biometrics in the conduct…