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Justice Akanbi: Nigeria lost one of its finest – Governor Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described as shocking and devastating the passing away of the Pioneer Chairman of Independence Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi (CFR).
13 die in Adamawa cholera outbreak
The Adamawa Ministry of Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to 434 with 13 deaths.
Mubi cholera update: 434 cases recorded, with 13 deaths
The Adamawa Ministry of Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to 434 with 13 deaths.
John Campbell: Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s case may worsen Nigeria’s security challenges
A former United States of America’s Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, is urging the federal government to thread carefully in the way it is handling the case of the spiritual leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, warning that his ongoing trial could worsen the nation’s security.
Awaiting the names of recipients of national honours
The process for the award of National Honours has begun. Hopefully the recipients will be known before April. It will be the first time President Muhammadu Buhari will bestow such honours on deserving Nigerians. Already candidates have been shortlisted. And I understand that further request has been sent to the President for final approval.
Re-establishing Nigeria’s leadership position in the world
I am glad to be speaking under the chairmanship of my friend and one of our country’s most outstanding and cerebral diplomats, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
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The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested four persons for alleged cultism and murder.
CDD cautions IGP Adamu against redeployment of CPs few days to election
The Centre for Democracy and Development has cautioned the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, against re-deployment of state Commissioners of Police few days to election.
Itse Sagay: If ballot box snatchers or election disrupters are armed, they are a...
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Council Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has listed instances in which a law enforcement officer is allowed to gun down a ballot box snatcher.
Elections: VP Osinbajo canvasses votes for APC in Ilorin
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday urged Nigerians not to be discouraged by the earlier postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
APC warns INEC to enlist its candidates or risk repeating national assembly election in...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has warned that the February 23 National Assembly elections might be repeated in the state if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fails to relist its candidates on the ballot.
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PDP alerts security operatives on alleged illegal arms depot In Akwa Ibom
Stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abak Federal Constituency have alerted security operatives on alleged illegal arms depot in Akwa Ibom State.
Woman defrauds church of N100 million
The Ogun State Police command has arrested a woman for allegedly defrauding a Christian faith-based organisation to the sum of N100m.
EA Sports drops Cristiano Ronaldo as FIFA 19 cover star
Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped as the face of EA Sports’ FIFA 19 game.
Egypt detains two foreigners for cocaine smuggling
Egypt on Saturday detained two foreigners for drug smuggling after they flew into Cairo international airport carrying a large quantity of cocaine, official sources told AFP.
Election postponement: US backs foreign observers
The United States Embassy in Nigeria in a statement on Sunday said it fully supports the joint statement by the heads of the ECOWAS and other international election observation missions on the postponement of the February 16 and March 2 general elections.