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Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday, distributed election materials on a bare floor. The re-run elections are underway in 28 Federal and State Constituencies in 11 states of the country. […]
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday, distributed election materials on a bare floor. The re-run elections are underway in 28 Federal and State Constituencies in 11 states of the country. […]
A suspected armed robber, Ehuiwe Akire, has confessed to learning robbery when he was remanded in prison for another offence. Akire was arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Response Team after a robbery […]
Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, says the Nigerian government should find a political solution to the Boko Haram insurgency. Kallon said this on Friday at a press briefing […]
There is an unusual calmness in Rochas Okorocha’s camp in Imo State given the first skeletal appointments of the new governor of the State, Senator Hope Uzodinma which did not favour his (Okorocha’s) boys. The […]
A deadly viral outbreak in China has now killed 41 people, while the number of infected cases has soared to nearly 1,300, authorities said Saturday. The 15 new deaths all took place in Wuhan, the […]
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, on Saturday described Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Media Aide as “insensitive.” Suleman made the remark while condemning Adesina for attacking the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, following […]
The FCT Police Command has arrested the Chief of Ushafa in Bwari Area Council, Alhaji Mohammed Baba, following the alleged killing of a police officer by a mob at his palace. The command Public Relations […]
The Popular Amu timber market located in Mushin in the early hours of Saturday was razed by fire, destroying properties worth millions of Naira. The Cause of the fire is still unknown, as people are […]
KUNLE AKINRINADE reveals the hidden details of the disaster that rocked the Abule Egba suburb of Lagos, following the outbreak of a pipeline fire that resulted in many deaths early in the week. Last Sunday […]
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta The Police on Friday paraded four herdsmen who allegedly abducted the newly- appointed Vice – Chairman of Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Soniyi Taiwo. The suspects – Muhammad […]
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State on Friday protested against the removal of Emeka Ihedioha by the Supreme Court and the declaration of Hope Uzodinma of the […]
The Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has produced an advocacy movie on the ongoing war against terrorism and insurgency by the Nigerian Armed Forces. AGN President, Emeka Rollas, told newsmen on Friday in Lagos that […]
Osagie Otabor, Benin The number of persons affected by the Lassa Fever disease has risen to 176 in Edo State.A total of 33 cases are under observation while the number of deaths remained eight. […]
By David Adenuga Bauchi Three new cases of Lassa Fever have been confirmed in Bauchi with 15 persons still under surveillance, the Executive Secretary of Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Rilwanu […]
By Faith Yahaya, Abuja The federal government has acquired six new aircraft for training in Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who is currently in Austria, disclosed […]
Bassey Anthony, Uyo The People’s Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom has accused the Niger Delta affairs minister of perfecting plans to rig the state and National Assembly rerun elections slated for Saturday. The party […]
By Olusanya Anjorin The word Amotekun means Jaguars, leopard, Cheetah and even Tigers. They are generally referred to as cat family; they stalk, chase, and pounce on their prey. An ancient proverb aptly put when […]
By Robert Egbe A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ebute-Meta, Lagos on Friday remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre two electricians, who allegedly robbed and murdered the wife of the Managing Director of Maersk, pending legal […]
Tony Akowe, Abuja Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong said on Friday that Northern Governors have a different opinion on the desirability of regional security outfit in the country, even as he insists that he has […]
Sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was sent crashing out of the Australian Open by Milos Raonic in the third round on Friday, with the giant Canadian’s power serve doing the damage. The Greek star, widely tipped […]
A Nigerian based in Canada, Akinbamide Akinrele, has landed in trouble after he reportedly jilted his four wives and children, sneaked into the country to get married to his 5th wife and was arrested before […]
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, in Jabi, on Thursday declined the Ex-Parte Application filed by the National Vice Chairman, North East of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, a factional […]
Coco Gauff asked for a selfie with Rod Laver after beating Naomi Osaka at Australian Open and she could be getting her wish. Rod Laver has told Coco Gauff he wants to meet her after […]
A former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, on Thursday, made his first court appearance after his release from a four-year detention. The ex-NSA was detained in spite of the bail granted him on numerous occasions […]
China is rushing to build a new hospital in a staggering 10 days to treat patients at the epicentre of a deadly virus outbreak that has stricken hundreds of people, state media reported Friday. The […]
Coco Gauff stunned defending champion Naomi Osaka to reach the fourth round of a slam for the second time in her career. The 15-year-old has already made headlines around the world but none of her […]
The Karamara is a popular but smoky night club in the Bole area of Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. About 30 minutes drive from the Sheraton Hotel, its mud walls and thatched roof gives it […]
Caroline Wozniacki’s glittering tennis career ended in tears at the Australian Open on Friday when she was dumped out by lower-ranked Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. The Danish former world number one, who announced in December […]
The owner of a popular restaurant, WhiteHouse, at Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, Alhaji Aliu Sheu, has been murdered by suspected robbers. PUNCH Metro gathered that Aliu was robbed on Monday in his house in Somolu, […]
Serena Williams was sensationally knocked out of the Australian Open third round by China’s Wang Qiang on Friday, torpedoing her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. Williams, 38, was the bookies’ favourite to […]
The State Department on Thursday gave visa officers more power to block pregnant women abroad from visiting the United States and directed them to stop “birth tourism” — trips designed to obtain citizenship for their […]
Victor Moses has left Chelsea on loan for Inter Milan. The Serie A club on Thursday, confirmed that the Nigerian will wear the No.11 shirt. The 29-year-old becomes Antonio Conte’s fourth signing after Romelu Lukaku, […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the U-turn made by legal icon, Mr Femi Falana, justified Federal Government’s stance that the establishment of the operation of “Amotekun” was illegal. […]
In 2018, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a WhatsApp message to the world’s richest man. That message was behind a high-profile hack of Jeff Bezos’ phone, according to a report commissioned by […]
By Moses Emorinken, Abuja Employers of labour covered by the Pension Reform Act 2014 have been directed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to submit copies of their Insurance Certificates with the schedule of benefits […]
The Federal Government has insisted the Western Nigerian Security outfit codenamed Operation Amotekun remains an illegal entity. It said the outfit is not backed by any law and will never be allowed to stand. The […]
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) is in a closed door meeting with governors of the South-Western states at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which took off immediately after the […]
By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwagwalada has ordered that former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN) and two […]
By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja The Islamic Movement for Nigeria (IMN) on Thursday faulted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police spokesperson, Anjuguri Manzah, for not accepting that the police killed Alex Ogbu, a journalist in Abuja. […]