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Gov. Elechi going to senate

Governor Martin Elechi of the eastern Nigerian state of Ebonyi on Friday said that he…

Shonekan, Anyim shower encomiums on Jack Gowon

Former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Earnest Shonekan, on Friday described Gen.

Ekiti Assembly begins a 4-week recess

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin, on Friday asked…

Emir Sanusi turbans Bayero's son

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday, turbaned Alhaji Aminu Bayero, one…

APC meets to amend constitution

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday met in Abuja to kick-start the process of…

Reasons US, others cautious on Boko Haram ceasefire

Nigeria on Friday claimed to have reached a deal with Boko Haram militants on a…

#Bringbackourgirls hoping the news on Chibok girls true

*Here is a press statement signed by the quartet of Hadiza Bala Usman, Maryam Uwais,…

EFCC releases Edo Lawmakers

*Speaker surprised that commission asked about politics of the house, not financial matters JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin…

Anenih loses N500m libel suit against Oshiomhole's CPS

An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has dismissed a N500 million libel…

Damaturu residents skeptical of Boko Haram ceasefire

Residents of Damaturu, Yobe, have expressed reservations over the ceasefire reached between the Federal Government…