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China investigates second Canadian Michael Spavor
A second Canadian who has gone missing in China is reportedly under investigation on suspicion of "engaging in activities that harm China's national security".
Ex-ASUU official decries impact of strike on students, parents
Ex-ASUU scribe Pedro Obaseki advises federal government and university lecturers to consider negative impact of ongoing strike on millions of students and parents
Theresa May: Brexit deal defeat could topple UK government
UK Prime Minister Theresa May warns that parliament’s rejection of her Brexit deal could leave Britain in European Union and bring opposition Labour Party to power
NAF graduates 769 UK-trained special forces
Determined to rout terrorist group, Boko Haram in the North-east, the Nigerian Air Force yesterday graduated 769 special forces trained in partnership with the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT).
![Matthew Hedges was pardoned and deported to the UK after he was sentenced to life in prison for spying in the UAE [AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/05112247-324x235.jpg "Matthew Hedges: UAE coerced me to give false confession")
Matthew Hedges: UAE coerced me to give false confession
UK academic Matthew Hedges has accused investigators from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of subjecting him to psychological torture, and forcing him to give a false confession that he is an agent of the British spy agency, MI6.
Nigerian media and political accountability
“Only a redeemed media can redeem the nation from drowning in the turbulence of malicious misinformation and hate-mongering that is already gathering,” – Prof Ayobami Ojebode on Thursday, November 29 at the Radio Nigeria 2018 Annual Lecture in Abuja.
Gboyega Oyetola appoints Adesina as CPS
Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has appointed Mr. Niyi Adesina as his Chief Press Secretary and the appointment takes immediate effect.
Nigeria re-strategises to curb illegal migration of youths
The Federal Government says it is developing new strategies in its handling of migration issues in the country following the mass exodus of Nigerian youths to Europe and America.
2019: Atiku Abubakar fails to visit US over alleged fear of arrest
After failing to secure assurances from the US Department of Justice that he will not be arrested in the United States, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly shunned visiting the U.S.
Atiku Abubakar not travelling to US
Sources close to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, have dispelled claims in some quarters that the former Vice President was set to jet out of the country to the United States of America (USA).
Atiku Abubakar returns to campaign schedule
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday returned to the country after a short trip to London, the United Kingdom, to continue with his campaign schedule.
Atiku Abubakar finally gets US visa after 13 years
Atiku, who is widely travelled, has not been to the US in 13 years, intially fueling speculations that he might be avoiding possible arrest or prosecution.
Egypt arrests British student over military helicopter video
Egyptian authorities have arrested a 19-year-old British tourist over a cellphone video that showed a military helicopter in the background, according to his family.
UK minister resigns over Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal
A UK minister for science and universities has quit the government in protest of Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal with the European Union.
Ogun APC governorship candidate picks running mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has picked the daughter of a former Special Adviser to a former Minister of Health, late Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, 52, as his running mate.
UK DFI to invest $1.2 billion in Nigeria
CDC Group Plc, The United Kingdom’s (UK) development financing institution (DFI), says it may invest up to $1.2 billion in Nigeria in post-brexit drive.
You’re an interim governor, lacking legitimacy – PDP tells Gboyega Oyetola
The Osun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has carpeted the newly sworn in governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola, describing him as an interim governor whose legitimacy is questionable in the eyes of the public.
Brexit: Theresa May claims win over EU on fishing rights
British Prime Minister Theresa May will argue on Wednesday that she managed to secure broader fishing rights for Scotland in the face of firm EU opposition in tough Brexit talks.
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Police arraign disbarred lawyer for alleged fraud
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gudu, Abuja, on Thursday remanded a debarred lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, who runs a popular Facebook page, “Due Process Advocate”, in prison following his arraignment by the police.
Outsourced UCH staff protest over 30 months salary arrears
Outsourced staff of the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, on Thursday protested against 30-month salaries arrears the federal government is owing some workers of the organisation.
Omoyele Sowore kicks over exclusion from presidential debate
Mr Omoyele Sowore, Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has protested against his non-inclusion in the planned Presidential Debate being organised by the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG).
2019: Tanko Yakasai tacitly endorses Abubakar Atiku for president
A founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has tacitly endorsed the candidature of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Mr Peter Obi, ahead of 2091 presidential election.
FCT fire service decries non-payment for fire safety fee
Julius Opetunsin, Assistant Controller-General, Federal Capital Territory Fire Service, has decried the non-payment of Fire Safety Certificate by managers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Plants and filling stations in Abuja to the service.
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Man arrested over death of girlfriend
The Police in Enugu State says it has started investigation into the incident involving one Chibuzor Okonkwo, who killed his lover, Nkemakonam Onovo.
Itse Sagay: Yemi Osinbajo can represent Muhammadu Buhari at presidential debate
Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), on Wednesday said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo can represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential debate slated for January 19 2019 if that is what the Federal Government wants.
Suspected cultists kill four in Benue
Suspected cultists on Monday killed three members of a rival cult group in Wurukum, a suburb of Makurdi, the Benue state capital.
NLC to place governors owing salaries, pensions on ‘watch list’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is to liase with the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) to place names of governors in the states where workers are being owed salaries and pensions for several months on a “watch list”.
NOUN graduates to attend law school, participate in NYSC
The Law Graduates Forum of the National Open University of Nigeria on Saturday praised President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the NOUN Amendment Act.