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President Buhari shocked by Katsina killings
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received reports of killings in Katsina State with shock, assuring government will restore peace and stability in the polity.
UN envoy warns of ‘long and bloody war’ in Libya
The UN envoy for Libya has called for immediate action to cut off arms flows to the warring sides in Libya, warning that the ongoing battle for Tripoli was "just the start of a long and bloody war".
President Buhari dines with Zamfara leaders in Saudi Arabia, decries insecurity in state
President Muhammadu Buhari has again decried the loss of lives and property to banditry in Zamfara State.
Imam: Nigeria is battling state-induced terrorism
The Chief Imam of University of Abuja, Prof Taofeek Abdul-Azeez, has said the series of terrorism acts bedevilling Nigeria “are state-induced.”
Paul Pogba performs Umrah, shuns vacation spots
The former Juventus player, Paul Pogba, has marked Ramadan, the Islamic holy fasting, with a trip to the pilgrimage city, Saudi Arabia.
Egypt blackface sketch spotlights racism in region
An Egyptian comedian has sparked anger by using blackface in a sketch and mocking Sudanese people, drawing attention to what experts say is a deeper racism problem in the region.
Expert: Why Nigeria’s inflation rate rose
A Statistician, Dr. Olatunji Arowolo, has attributed the increase in April Consumer Price Index to Ramadan.
Kano Emirate: Group urges government to respect court orders
Kano Concerned Citizens Initiative (KCCI), an umbrella of some eminent elders in the state has urged the parties in the Kano Emirate crisis to respect the orders of the court.
Paul Pogba, Kurt Zouma marked Ramadan by visiting Mecca
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma marked Ramadan by visiting Mecca with close friends.
Minister: PDP, Atiku Abubakar beating drums of war
The Federal Government has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, of beating drums of war and “doing everything possible to sabotage” President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Banditry: Security in my local council in Katsina deteriorating – chairman
The Transition Committee Chairman of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Mannir Muazu, has decried deteriorating security situation in the area, saying inhabitants were unsafe.
President Buhari commends VP Osinbajo for driving federal government’s social investments programmes
President Muhammadu Buhari has heaped praises on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for driving Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) and for drawing the government closer to the people.
Qatar sends $30 million in aid to Gaza Strip
A Qatari envoy has delivered 30 million dollars in aid to the Gaza Strip, Head of the Qatari Committee for the Reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, Mohamed el-Amadi, said on Tuesday.
President Buhari: Conditions of poor Nigerians, Almajiris upset me
President Muhammadu Buhari has frowned at the inability of the Nigerian elites to address the welfare and educational needs of the less-privileged members of the society.
Governor Ambode: I’m wiser now
The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said he used to describe himself as a techno-politician, but having spent four years in the saddle, he says he is wiser now.
Ramadan: Aisha Buhari charges parents on child upbringing, steadfastness
The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has urged Muslim parents to be uncompromising in inculcating the right attitude in their children.
Ramadan: 500 armed personnel deployed to Borno worship centers
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno has deployed 500 armed personnel to various worship centres in Maiduguri, to enhance security and safety.
Islamic scholar urges Muslim women to face reality of polygamy
Ustaz Sa’eed Abdur-Rauf, Director, Nigeria Office of International Institute of Islamic Therapy, has called on women, particularly Muslims, to appreciate the reality of polygamy in building lasting relationships.
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140 IPOB members arraigned for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Buhari
An Enugu East Magistrates Court presided by Magistrate A. N. Chioke has remanded 140 members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) over an alleged treason.
Federal government disburses $22.216 million on Tradermoni, other empowerment schemes
Part of recovered looted funds of late Head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, was expended on various empowerment initiatives of the government, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, Maryam Uwais, disclosed in on Thursday
President Buhari congratulates India’s Narendra Modi on election victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election victory.
N2 billion fraud: Court revokes bail, orders arrest of ex-Governor Aliyu
Justice A. B. Aliyu of the Federal High Court in Minna, Niger State on Thursday revoked the bail granted to the former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu and the former state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Umar Gado Nasko.
NNPC recruitment: Applicants to undergo computer-based test
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that the third phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise will involve a computer-based test, which comes up on June 1.
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Ramon Calderon: Impossible for Gareth Bale to remain at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale’s ongoing struggles at Real Madrid have made it “impossible” for him to remain at the club, claims former Blancos president Ramon Calderon.
Governor Akeredolu bemoans corruption in judiciary
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Monday blamed the corruption in the judiciary in recent times on the challenges arising from incursion of strange elements into the nation’s legal system
LUTH resident doctors protest alleged five-month salary arrears, as management denies claim
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest as they commenced a two-day warning strike.
Police uncover plans to disrupt Dapo Abiodun’s May 29 inauguration
The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday said it has uncovered plans by unscrupulous individuals to instigate crisis across the state, ostensibly to disrupt the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy; Engr. Noimot Salako–Oyedele on May 29, 2019.
Two Nigerian writers make 2019 Caine Prize shortlist
Two Nigerian writers, Lesley Arimah and Tochukwu Okafor have been shortlisted for the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing.