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Two suicide bombers are feared dead around Dalori quarters, a small settlement near the Dalori internally displaced people, IDPs, camp which is the largest in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2rYM2G1 -- Get More Nigeria Political News

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he will try to emulate Thierry Henry at Arsenal after sealing his move to the club, Skysports reports. Arsenal broke their club-record transfer fee to bring Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 98 league goals in 144 appearances for the German club...

Nigeria v Sudan – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Sudan in the semi-final of the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Marrakesh, Morocco. President Buhari watching football match between Super Eagles and Angola...

Lagos State will in the next few months roll out its mandatory health insurance scheme targeting 24 million residents of the state. In an exclusive interview with Martins Ifijeh, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, explains the nature of the scheme and how Lagosians can benefit from it...

NIGER Delta agitators, yesterday, put forward four issues to the Federal Government for address, as they accused the government of attempting to validate the mayhems by mercenaries masquerading as Fulani herdsmen with cattle colonies. The agitators under the auspices of 21st Century Youth of …...

In what could signal a significant move in the bid to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) from Aso Rock, the Coalition for Nigeria Movement, apparently being backed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo was launched in Abuja today. In a special …...

By Michael Eboh The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, warned against panic buying of petroleum products, especially in Abuja and environs, while it allayed fear of an impending strike action by petroleum tanker drivers. fuel The NNPC, in a statement by its Group General...

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly promoted officers were on Wednesday decorated with their new ranks by Mr Odeje Usman, the Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG), NIS, Lagos Airport Command. The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 78 officers of the … via...

Billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga’s son Paddy yesterday broke the Nigerian internet space with a thrilling and inspiring tale.It chronicled how he masterminded an almost successful acquisition of the entire business and asset of Chevron in the Netherlands. And he was 29 years old at the time...

Meryl Streep has filed a trademark application for the rights to her own name in media and entertainment. The application, filed with the U.S. Trademark Office last week, asks for exclusive rights to the name Meryl Streep as it relates to “live, televised, and movie appearances by a professional...

Even Chrissy Teigen couldn’t contain her excitement when she met Beyonce. According to E! News, the pregnant wife of John Legend went on Jimmy Fallon’s show to reveal how awestruck she was when she met Beyonce at the Grammy Awards ceremony last Sunday. “There’s nobody like seeing Beyoncé in...

Nigeria is set to join the league of countries with textile museum courtesy of renowned artist, Nike Davies-Okundaye. founder of Nike Art gallery Lagos. The textile museum which will be the first in the country is being conceived as part of a big cultural centre to be … via Vanguard News –...

Plateau State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 3 suspects for alleged rape of a 14 year old girl, Basima. Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, recalled that the matter was reported on January 26, 2018, at Anguwan Rogo Police Division, by the victim’s mother, Zainab Mohammed. He said: “On the …...

A three-year-old boy and three others died on Wednesday when a truck plunged into the river at the Kara end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 8.45 a.m when a container detached from the truck while it was on motion around Kara.... via...

A regular Policeman, Cpl. Bala Adamu, on Tuesday, shot dead a Mobile Policeman, Sgt. Emmanuel Timothy, who was on Special Assignment in Madagali town of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa. Confirming the incident to newsmen in Yola on Wednesday, the Spokesman of the Police Command in the...

—-Okays N2.328bn for patrol vehicles, housing By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THE Federal Government, in Abuja Wednesday disclosed that about 18 Chinese are facing prosecution for engaging in illegal mining, while 36 Nigerians have also been arrested for the same offence. The suspected Chinese...

The Director Public Affairs, Coalition of Civil Societies on Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Comrade James Ezema has expressed dismay over what he described as media blackmail by Queens College Old Girls to tarnish the image and reputation of the former Queens College Principal, Dr Lami Amodu...

In a letter to Senate President Bukola Saraki, President Muhammadu Buhari vowed to review the entire national security architecture to tackle the nation’s challenges. The letter dated Jan. 25, 2018 was read by Saraki during Wednesday’s plenary. “Action is being initiated and I expect to receive...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N2.338 billion for purchase of operational vehicles for anti-smuggling task force and staff accommodation. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, at the end of FEC meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the...

D’banj has opened up on how he discovered the currently trending Shaku shaku vibe on his CREAM Platform just as it went mainstream. He made this known during the draws for winners on the platform. ‘We were in the club one night and I heard this song, Oshozondi. I thought it was hilarious but I …...