Unknown gunmen have killed at least 17 Nigerien troops in an ambush near the Malian border, where several jihadist groups are active, and another 11 soldiers are missing, a government…
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Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has pleaded with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the release Afeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley was arrested on May…
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EFCC Siezes National Assembly Clerk, Sani-Omolori’s International Passport Over Alleged Fraud
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019The clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, has been subjected to grilling over the financial transactions of the National Assembly by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). It…
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has fired two top government officials in less than 24 hours. Uduak Udo-Inyang, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency was sacked on Tuesday while…
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The Senate has confirmed Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria for another term. The confirmation follows his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. Mr Buhari…
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Nigerian Woman, Victoria Obaze Makes History In UK, Becomes First Black Female Mayor
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019A woman with Nigerian heritage, Victoria Obaze, made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the first black female civic mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets.…
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Defeated Politicians Are Behind The Insecurity In Nigeria – COAS Buratai Tukur
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday accused some politicians defeated in the just concluded general elections of being responsible for the current heightened security situation in parts…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates are now free to access their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results online. JAMB head, media and information, Fabian Benjamin said…
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Buhari’s Re-election Proved That Obasanjo Is No Longer Powerful – Oba Rilwan Akiolu
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has said that the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2019 polls is proof that former president Olusegun Obasanjo‘s influence…
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Chelsea Owner, Roman Abramovich Still Passionate About EPL – David Luiz
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is still passionate about the Premier League club and tries his best to be involved on a daily basis despite his long-term absence at Stamford Bridge,…