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Katsina emirate sacks village head, suspends another

The Katsina Emirate Council has sacked the village head of Wangarawa in Dutsin-ma Local Government…

Boko Haram has cluster bombs: Nigeria’s DHQ

Nigeria's  Defence Headquarters, has raised alarm over the possible existence of explosive devices known as `cluster…

Arewa Forum affirms faith in Nigeria, attacks ethnic agitators

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Thursday reaffirmed its belief in a united  Nigeria and…

Nigeria: Yoruba leaders demand end to lawless cattle grazing

The Yoruba leaders, under the ageis of Afenifere and Odua Foundation, have demanded the immediate…

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…