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The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, said the abduction of 110 Dapch pupils by Boko Haram insurgents would make a good movie. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2G2Z0ot -- Get More Nigeria Political News

State Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday reacted to a video of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West, saying he has been roundly defeated and cannot do anything. Dino Melaye in the recently released video on Instagram was seen singing, dancing and mocking the governor. Speaking with State...

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development said that any state government that bans miners from operating in its jurisdiction could lose its share of the 13 per cent mining derivation revenue. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2GIR3pE Get More Nigeria Political News

Students in Ekiti State have berated Governor Ayodele Fayose for allegedly “spending hundreds of millions of Naira” on the last International Women’s Day held in the state, saying it was wrong for Fayose to dole out state funds on frivolities at the expense of critical sectors that are crying …...

On Air Personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has a word of advice for women who feel it is their place to beg or force men to show them love. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2Geto0a ------------- Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said the continued killings in parts of Nigeria particularly the recent one in Mambilla Plateau of Taraba State while president Muhammadu Buhari was attending a wedding in Kano was a betrayal of peoples trust. The group in statement issued and …...

Less than 24 hours after some top members of opposition PDP defected to the moribund Social Democratic Party (SDP), reports emerged that some retired military officers were also among those reviving the party. The ex-military officers are among the brokers leading talks to put the SDP on a good...

The concert is being organised by Sony Music, the global music label to which the ”FIA” crooner is signed, and Positive Productions, a local Events company. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2H3e45D ------------- Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Buhari administration, despite earning 60 percent less in revenue compared to previous administrations, has achieved more in terms of infrastructure development. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2Fd0vQH -- Get More Nigeria Political News

Barring a last minute shift, governors under the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scheduled to converged on Gombe later today for a meeting. Though the purpose for the meeting remains undisclosed, sources say it may not be unconnected with recent developments within the party and as...

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi declared on Monday that he was happy with his deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, and would pick him as running mate in 2019. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2sW5V0X -- Get More Nigeria Political News

The presidency has announced a cancellation of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting for this week. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2osNsUP -- Get More Nigeria Political News

The Presidency has said though President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, have recorded successes in the last two and half years of the administration, still they are focused on improving the lives of the citizen rather than dwelling on 2019 election. Read more via TODAY.NG...

With non-oil sector of the economy still in recession by the third quarter of 2017, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release the fourth quarter gross domestic product data and full 2017 figures on Tuesday according to its data release calendar for 2018. Read more via TODAY.NG –...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday rejected in its totality, the composition and scope of the eight-man, in-house committee, set up by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to investigate the existence of underage voters...

A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court has sentenced three person, Iliya Garba, Hassan Abdullahi, and Lanshak Lonfalk, to one year imprison each, for violating the Benue Anti Open Grazing and Ranching law enacted by the Benue State Government. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2EOO8y9 Get More...

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger vowed Friday to take the attack to Premier League leaders Manchester City as he bids to lift the League Cup for the first time in his career. read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2EXfW2F --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

Nigeria has failed to reach the finals of the maiden West African Football Union Women’s Cup after losing 5-4 on penalties to Ghana. read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2GDcIi7 --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has counseled those opposed the reordering of next year’s general elections by the National Assembly to go to court over the new amendments. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2orsyVp -- Get...

The queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, in some parts of the country may not go away soon, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, said on Thursday. Read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2osbqia Get More Nigeria Metro News