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The Imo Government has accused the Rochas Okorocha administration of carting away N50 billion of state assets. It listed them to include 60 vehicles, spoons, beddings and window curtains. The Emeka Ihedioha government pledged … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World...

Justice Othman Musa of an Abuja High Court yesterday quashed the criminal charge brought against the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila by the African Peoples Party (APP) at the Grade 1 Area Court, Karishi, Abuja. In the matter of an application … Read more via...

SPECIAL Adviser to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on Electronic and Social Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, has denied media reports of her being in a close relationship with the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district in the 9th Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye...

The Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II of Benin has raised the alarm that criminal elements, including bandits and herdsmen, are building camps in forests within his kingdom..... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2JaAGE3 Get More Nigeria Political News

Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs also known as Jama’atul Nasrul Islam, JNI, has faulted remarks by Governor Nyesom Wike that Rivers is a Christian state, saying such remarks were inconsistent with a governor’s Oath of Office. made the remarks at a crusade organised … Read more via...

IN May 2017, the International Association of Athletics Federations, IAAF, mistakenly remitted $150, 000 in the process of paying $15, 000 to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, being its financial obligations to all member federations. Upon the discovery of the error a few days later...

After missing Senegal’s opening Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match against Tanzania, forward Sadio Mane is expected to make his long-awaited first appearance of this year’s tournament when they face Algeria in Group C, today. The 27-year-old, who is taking part in the event for the … read...

Eight-time champion, Roger Federer was seeded No. 2 for Wimbledon, one spot ahead of Rafael Nadal, reversing their positions in the ATP rankings and creating a debate about whether the All England Club’s seeding system should be changed. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, was...

The Pharaohs of Egypt have joined Nigeria in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 after defeating DR Congo 2-0 in Cairo on Wednesday.... read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2ZPm4Ra Get More Nigeria Sports News

FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the women’s.... read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2X7MrF2 Get More Nigeria Sports News

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) appears not bothered by scathing indictment trailing its conduct of the last general elections. Chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday described the Commission under his leadership as the most...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it remains the most improved public institution in Nigeria despite the controversy trailing the conduct of the 2019 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mamhood Yakubu, at second post-election review session for electoral officers...

Fresh reports now indicate that the man who was picked up by a helicopter in the middle of a huge traffic jam along the Benin-Ore road was someone who had suffered a stroke. Contrary to earlier reports that the helicopter had landed on the highway to pick up a … Read more via YabaLeftOnline...

Image copyright Reuters US regulators have uncovered a possible new flaw in Boeing’s troubled 737 Max aircraft that is likely to push back test flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it identified the.... Read more via BBC News – https://ift.tt/2X3iEIP Get more World News

The Benue State government yesterday assured the management and staff of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of the security and safety of its staff as they begin the exploration for hydrocarbon in the state and the larger Benue Trough. Governor Samuel Ortom gave the assurance at...

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja yesterday adjourned till July 1 to hear an application filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, and his party challenging the June 11 proceedings of the...

Imo State Government has stated that it will go in full force against Former Governor, Rochas Okorocha and his private appointees for refusing to return properties looted out of government.... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2YfKy5L Get More Nigeria Political News

Nigeria vice president Prof Yemi Osinbajo earlier yesterday Meets with American Vice president Mike Pence at the white house as they shares some adorable photos together..... via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2LlpDut Get More Nigeria Political News

Kim Kardashian West has been accused of cultural appropriation after launching a brand of figure-hugging underwear called Kimono. The reality TV star took to social media this week to launch the.... Read more P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2XbpzEQ Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Former Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Olaokun Soyinka, has advised youths not to take freedom of speech for granted following the chain of conversion on social media over his father, Professor Wole Soyinka’s plane-seat incident.... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2X5y8Mz...