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Jonathan, Oritsejafor, National Assembly members, others arrive Jerusalem for pilgrimage
The president will spend two days in Israel.
Boko Haram: Court denies Nigerian govt full powers to try Ndume in secret
Mr. Ndume is standing trial on terrorism charges.
Mob burn lecturer to death
Police say the mob forcefully seized the lecturer and burnt him to death.
Protest rocks Ado Ekiti as Fayose’s supporters rally against alleged impeachment plot
The group says "nobody should tamper with the mandate of the people be you, E-11 or anybody that may want...
Two lawyers in court over alleged forgery of dead man’s will
The three persons allegedly forged a testamentary instrument purported to have been made by Sheidum’s husband, the late Kolawole.
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N603.5bn for Sept.
Accountant General of the Federation, Jonas Otunla, said although the FAAC meeting held late in the month, civil servants would...
Jonathan’s aide joins Imo gubernatorial race
The Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Youth Empowerment, Obi Adim, on Monday obtained the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,...
Pray for Chibok girls’ release, Jonathan tells intending pilgrims
"Let us all pray for the safe release of the Chibok girls and let us also pray for the peaceful...
Africa Women Championship: Nigeria, South Africa set for semi-final duel
The Bayana Bayana of South Africa have emerged as semi-final opponents of Nigeria’s Super Falcons after the team beat Algeria...
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Speaker Ikuforiji picks Lagos governorship form
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, on Saturday picked an Expression of Interest form of...
Ebola: Air France flight from Lagos isolated in Spain over sick Nigerian passenger
The development comes just as the World Health Organisation, WHO, said Nigeria will be officially declared Ebola-free on October 20.
Why “ponmo” consumption is dangerous to health — Official
Mr. Adamu advises government to come up with policies that could be enforced to reduce the consumption of hides and...
World Bank to provide jobs for 2,000 youths in Delta
The Coordinator, World Bank’s State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) in Delta, Benson Ojoko, has said the project would employ 2,000...
Code of Conduct Bureau directs Ekiti Governor, Fayemi, deputy to declare assets
The bureau says defaulters would be dragged before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for going against the law.
Death toll on Ebola hits 3431
WHO projected that the number of cases and fatalities may rise in the three worse-hit West African countries, in spite...
Pastor feeds Muslim prison inmates in Kaduna
The pastor calls on well-meaning Nigerians to always remember and assist the less-privilege in the society.
NFA crisis: Sports minister, Maigari, Amadu, charged for contempt
Vice Chairman of the Chris Giwa-led NFA board, Obinna Ogba and another member, Yahaya Adama, obtained the injunction from the...
Court discharges AIT Reporter detained by AIG Mbu for describing him as controversial
The reporter was arrested by the police for referring to Mr. Mbu as controversial.
Mimiko formally dumps LP for PDP
Senate President, David Mark, says Mr. Mimiko was a PDP member who went on self exile to the LP.
Three Borno hajj pilgrims die – official
"The first pilgrim died in Kano, while the second died in Madina.Pilgrims
FG mounts tight security as dignitaries receive national honour awards
A total of 313 citizens will be receiving the awards.
Zamfara Govt. releases 500 rams, 40 cows for sallah
The state government says the gesture is to enable the poor in the state to celebrate the festival with members...
Afghan President, Karzai, signs death warrants of five Kabul rapists
The five had been sentenced to death in swift trials earlier this month.
Jonathan gets approval to borrow $1billion to fight Boko Haram
The external borrowing comes amid criticisms and questions regarding the management of Nigeria’s defence budget, which gulps as much as...
Borno sends 36 Chibok schoolgirls to International schools
Governor Shettima opens contest for automatic varsity scholarships for the girlsAgency Report
