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Mercedes confirm dismissal of four staff for racist offences
The Mercedes Formula One team confirmed on Saturday that they had dismissed four members of staff following an internal investigation into an incident of racist bullying.
Jumia reports 94 percent increase in 2019 second quarter
Jumia Technologies on Thursday announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30 with a 94 per cent increase in gross profit.
Kuwaiti fates less privileged Nigerians in 14 states
The Kuwaiti Embassy in Nigeria has said that less privileged Nigerians in 14 states across Nigeria benefited from its gesture of putting smile on the faces of Nigeria during celebrations.
Kaduna church begins medical intervention for less privileged
The Restoration Bible Church, Kaduna has commenced the second round of its annual medical intervention for the less privileged at its Mercy Angel Hospital in the Ungwan Romi area of Kaduna.
Two million expected in Mecca for hajj in Saudi Arabia
The annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia’s city of Mecca is one of five pillars of Islam that all Muslims who are able to are expected to complete at least once.
Sudan protesters flood capital to defend ‘revolution’
"Just fall, just fall," Hadia chanted, her voice cutting through the din as a convoy of paramilitaries rolled past a mass of flag-waving protesters in downtown Khartoum.
Insecurity: Yobe fruit sellers lament market closure
Fruit farmers and sellers in Mamudo town of Yobe say they are incurring heavy losses as a result of poor patronage caused by closure of some markets in the state and neighbouring Borno.
Popular Islamic scholar advises Governor El-Rufai against appealing judgement on religious bill
A Kaduna State-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Haliru Abdullahi Maraya, has advised the state government not to appeal the judgment of the State High Court that prohibited issuance of licence to religious preachers in the state.
My wife is a street fighter – Man tells court
An Ibadan-based tyre dealer, Moruf Gbolagade, on Tuesday told a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan that he consented to part ways with his estranged wife, Sekinat, because “she is a street fighter.“
Ahmed Musa: I’m ever ready to fight for Nigeria
Super Eagles’ assistant captain Ahmed Musa has vowed to give his best for the team when the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Egypt on June 21, saying he is always ever ready to play and perform well for Nigeria.
CAN tasks Nigerians on prayer
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to Nigerians to be ceaseless in prayers for God’s intervention concerning the security challenges confronting the country.
Ansar-Ud-Deen fetes, clothes Modupe Cole inmates
The Lagos State Council of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN) yesterday feted the inmates of Modupe Cole Memorial Treatment Child Care Home School Akoka, Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Lagos residents to call hotlines for potholes, road repairs
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state would soon release hotlines for residents to call and report their road problems to the government.
Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Sanwo-Olu hosts Muslim community
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday said that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation had been directed to immediately begin patching of potholes across the state.
Eid-el-Fitri: Emulate virtues of the Prophet – Dayo Bush
A former lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, has asked Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammed.
Wrecked mosques, police watch: A tense Ramadan in Xinjiang
The corner where Heyitkah Mosque in China’s restive Xinjiang region once hummed with life is now a concrete parking lot where all traces of the tall, domed building have been erased.
PDP: APC must answer for failures, unrestrained looting
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, must answer for what it’s “failures, depravities and unrestrained looting” of the nation’s treasury in the last four years.
KEDCO urges staff to be more committed to meet N4 billion monthly target
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has urged all its staff to be more dedicated and committed for the company to meet up with the N4 billion monthly collection target.
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Federal government, states, local councils share N693.529 billion for September
The Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and 774 local government areas shared N693.529 billion as of September allocation disbursed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
Bayern Munich forward wants Manchester United move
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller wants Manchester United as the German offers himself to the Red Devils.
Governor Akeredolu not hospitalised – commissioner
The absence of the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, from office in the recent time has been generating reactions from various quarters as some were saying the governor had been in the hospital, treating food poisoning.
Police exhume another corpse in Benue rice farm
The Police Command in Benue have exhumed an unknown decomposed body in a rice farm in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sunday Mba: I want to play active football again
Nigeria international midfielder Sunday Mba is keen to find a route back into football following an inactive two years.
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Heartland confirm indefinite suspension of general manager amid intrigues, power play
The hierarchy of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Heartland, have confirmed an indefinite suspension slammed on the General Manager of the club, Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi.
Gernot Rohr reacts to Super Eagles performance against Brazil
Gernot Rohr has reacted to Super Eagles performance in Sunday’s 1-1 friendly draw against five-time world champions, Brazil.
Bayelsa guber: REC says satisfied with PVC collection rate
The Bayelsa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Monday Tom, says INEC is satisfied with the percentage rate of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection, promising that the body is adequately prepared to conduct the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.
Sule Lamido: Why ex-President Jonathan should speak with President Buhari over ex-NSA Dasuki
Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to release former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki from detention.
Federal government not playing politics with security, welfare of Nigerians – minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, said that the Federal Government does not play politics with the security and welfare of Nigerians.