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99 Nigerian pilgrims confirmed dead in Mina Stampede, 214 still missing

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday said 355 Nigerians were involved in…

Nigerian governors meet next week

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday said it would meet to discuss ‘’some pressing…

Shame of Nigeria’s justice: 39,032 awaiting trial of 56,718 prisoners:

*Almost one prison official to two inmates *Nigerian prisons overstretched, deplorable The National Human Rights Commission…

Ambode plans street lighting for major roads in Lagos

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it had concluded plans to illuminate major roads…

Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram attack in Gaidam

*General Buratai visits troops in the town The Nigerian Army on Thursday confirmed an attack…

Oshiomhole Calls for Support for Buhari

Jethro Ibileke/Benin. Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has appealed to Nigerians to support President…

Adeosun, Buhari’s ministerial nominee cleared as Ogun commissioner

Mrs Kemi Adeosun, nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as a minister, has been cleared  by…

Rivers governorship battle: PDP opens defence

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday started the presentation…

Arik Tops List Of Debtor Airlines

Funsho Balogun. Arik Air is undoubtedly Nigeria’s biggest carrier, boasting about 150 flights on a…

Senate stacks hurdles for Buhari’s ministerial nominees

The Senate on Thursday set conditions for screening of President Muhammadu Buhari's  ministerial nominees,  insisting…