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Suspect: I learnt in prison how to become a bigger, better criminal
A suspected armed robber, Fisayo Olatubosun, 26, a tiler, has confessed to detectives attached to the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, led by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, how he became champion of thieves and robbers.
2019: UK to assist INEC deliver credible, free and fair polls
United Kingdom International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, has assured that the country will continue to work with Nigeria through the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that the 2019 general elections are successful.
Aviation Unions threaten to truncate birth of ‘Nigeria Air’
Few hours after Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, unveiled the name and logo of the proposed national carrier, ‘Nigeria Air’, in faraway Farnborough, United Kingdom, unions in the industry have threatened to truncate the birth of the new carrier.
US ‘especially vulnerable’ in trade war – IMF chief
The US economy is “especially vulnerable” to damage from the burgeoning global trade war, which could shave hundreds of billions of dollars off global GDP, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday.
Federal government begins negotiation for acquisition of aircraft for national carrier
Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, announced Tuesday that government has started negotiation for the acquisition of aircraft that would be used to run the planned national carrier.
Senator Utazi: UK government paying lip-service to Nigeria’s anti-graft effort
The Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Godfrey Utazi, has accused the United Kingdom of paying lip-service to the Federal Government’s fight against corruption.
Ooni of Ife: I’m unhappy about happenings in Ekiti
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II says he is unhappy about the happenings in Ekiti as the state prepares for the July 14 governorship elections.
Brexit secretary David Davis resigns
Brexit Secretary, David Davis, who has been leading United Kingdom negotiations to leave the European Union, has resigned from government.
Winners emerge in 2018 NNPC National Science Quiz for South West
Winners have emerged in the 2018 National Science Quiz organised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the South West Geo-political zone.
APC: UK’s conviction of ex-Edo assembly aspirant unfortunate
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has described as unfortunate the conviction of its ex-state Assembly aspirant, Josephine Iyamu, for human trafficking by a United Kingdom court.
Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years over corruption
A Pakistani anti-corruption court has found former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif guilty of corruption and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and a $10.5m fine, a move that could be a blow to his PML-N party’s chances in an upcoming general election.
Nigerian ambassador leads Larry Ekundayo into ring for title fight in UK
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Amb. George Oguntade, has reportedly agreed to lead Nigerian born England-based boxer, Larry ‘The Natural’ Ekundayo, into the ring for his world Welterweight title fight on July 13 in London.
President Buhari desires the best at all times – aide
In his remarks after the decoration, the newly promoted Commissioner of Police said, “I am very grateful to God and I see this promotion as a challenge and a call to duty to give my best to my country.”
President Buhari decorates chief security aide with new rank
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, decorated his newly promoted Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO), Abdulkarim Dauda, to the rank of Commissioner of Police.
Stakeholders task SPDC, other IOCs on global best practices in Niger Delta
Stakeholders Alliance for Corporate Accountability, SACA, an organization based in Yenagoa has called on multi-national oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to adopt best global practices in their operations.
President Buhari’s aide blames politicians for insecurity, killings
Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, has attributed insecurity and killings in the country to corrupt politicians.
António Guterres: Nuclear non-proliferation treaty essential to global peace
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says the treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is an “essential pillar” of international peace and security.
Pastor Bakare: I’ll definitely miss my mother
The Senior Pastor, Latter Rain Assembly, Ogba, Lagos, Tunde Bakare, was emotional on Saturday at the funeral of his late mother, Abigail Eebudola Bakare, saying, “I will definitely miss my mother greatly.”
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Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar: APC turning Nigeria into another Afghanistan
Former Vice President and frontline Presidential aspirant on Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said his interest in the 2019 presidential contest is not to achieve personal political ambition, but informed by need to help address the suffering and killings across the country.
Ethiopia intercepts about $10 million in joint security operation
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Governor Ortom: APC demonizing me
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of “demonizing him for obvious selfish reasons.”
Susan Rice: Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin meeting a ‘historic mistake’
President Barack Obama’s former national security adviser, Susan Rice, on Sunday called President Trump’s lengthy one-on-one meeting last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin a “historic mistake.”
NIMC dispels suspending issuance of cards
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has flayed publications that it has suspended the issuance of National Identification Cards successful enrolees.
Vendors: Drop in Newspaper sales is affecting our livelihood
Newspaper Vendors in Bauchi have lamented over the drop in sale of newspapers as a result of internet evolution.
Ekiti Governor-elect Fayemi’s vendetta mission will consume him – Lere Olayinka
Ekiti State Government has challenged the governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to begin his probe of the Ayodele Fayose led government now instead of waiting till October 16 that he will be sworn in.