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Olokun: Gani Adams urges Yoruba leaders to cherish, embrace their heritage

1 day ago

South Sudanese refugees try to repair their hut in flood waters at a refugee camp which was inundated after heavy rain near in al-Qanaa in southern Sudan. [Ashraf Shazly-AFP]

U.N. blames worst South Sudan floods since 1962 on climate change

1 week ago

Gani Adams: Why evil befall Yorubaland

3 weeks ago

FILE PHOTO - A person walks past the Bank of England in the City of London financial district, in London, Britain, June 11, 2021. REUTERS-Henry Nicholls-File Photo

London’s finance district, steeped in slavery, confronts its past

3 weeks ago

The Controller-General (CG)of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has set up a committee of enquiry to investigate individuals or group of persons behind the ‘fake’ 2019/2021 replacement and recruitment supplementary list currently in circulation on social media.

One dead, 2 injured as gunmen attack Kwara community

4 weeks ago

Hope of former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to become the next Governor of Anambra state becomes brighter on Monday, as Justice Charles Okay of Awka High Court 2 reinstated him as the authentic candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6, 2021 Governorship Election.

Anambra commissioner: Chukwuma Soludo an exceedingly humble person

September 26, 2021

The police command in Ekiti on Friday confirmed the killing of a police officer as gunmen allegedly abducted a Chinese expatriate in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

12 killed as gunmen attack Kaduna community

September 14, 2021

Corrupt oil trader turns on colleagues in massive Africa bribe case

September 14, 2021

“At this moment, l cannot say how many students were taken away by the gunmen until l get there, but we have already mobilized security men and members of the vigilantatè who are now in pursuit of the abductors,” the commissioner stated.

Kaduna: 12 killed as gunmen attack community

September 14, 2021

The Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the Forum had been receiving reports since January 31, and has taken the responsible step by drawing the attention of authorities to the dangers.

Northern elders fault closure of markets, telecoms networks in Zamfara, others

September 5, 2021

The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has challenged state and federal lawmakers on the need to partner with governments for youth empowerment.

Niger governor advocates teaching of History in schools

August 23, 2021

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, arrive to provide security in support of Operation Allies Refuge at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 20, 2021. Senior Airman Taylor Crul-U.S. Air Force-REUTERS .

Ex-British premier brands US Afghan retreat ‘imbecilic’

August 22, 2021

ECOWAS expert: Adopt ecological organic agriculture to curb global hunger, malnutrition

August 19, 2021

Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended Anglo-Nigerian rugby star, Mora Itoje over his exploits in the field of sports and his undying efforts at raising black consciousness in the diaspora.

NIDCOM boss commends Anglo-Nigerian rugby star

August 14, 2021

Lionel Messi saw red - quite literally - during the latter stages of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona supremo blames predecessor for Leo Messi exit

August 6, 2021