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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, on Sunday said it recovered the body of a 45 year old man, in the middle of NNPC’s Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) pipeline at Gbaga Axis, Ogijo, Ogun. The…

ON Thursday, Mohammed El-Yakub, who is the Managing Director of Gotel Communications, Atiku Abubakar’s Adamawa-based media organisation, said his boss had approved minimum wage for all staff of his companies. He also put the…

Imo State Governor  Rochas Okorocha yesterday defended himself against allegation of nepotism. He also denied planning to build a political dynasty in Imo State, by insisting on his son-in-law Uche Nwosu as the All…

Imo APC governorship candidate Uzodinma Hope, was on Sunday arrested by a Special Presidential Investigation Panel For Recovery of Public Property, over an alleged breach of contract. Imo APC governorship candidate Uzodinma who…

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday promised to partner with technology sector to solve social issues such as creation of employment opportunity,…

MTN  long running battles with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) may be close to resolution. The telecoms giant, the apex bank, and four commercial banks are scheduled…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai’svehicle was involved in an accident, which occurred at Jere area of Kaduna State on Sunday at about 6pm. It was gathered that a lone civilian vehicle veered off its lane,and rammed…

The move to remove the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has split the state chairmen of the party. The state party chairmen were divided over the call for Oshiomhole’s removal by some…

Usain Bolt has revealed that he stopped having sex, after he discovered that it was affecting his performance in athletics championships. The world’s fastest man who spoke to Sunday Times, further revealed that he reached an…

News of a 17-year-old South Sudanese girl, Nyalong Ngong Deng Jalang, whose dowry was 500 cows, and 3 V8 cars went viral across social media last week. The wedding has finally held and it is quite unfortunate that we bring you the sad…

Scientists in America said late-night meals may pose a risk to heart health. Findings from a new study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions annual meeting, found that eating more later in the…

Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto governor, is reportedly not on the list of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2019 governorship election. According to Daily Trust, the governor’s name is missing from the…

Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has faulted claims that he was asked by the Department of State Services (DSS) to resign his position. He stated this on Sunday, when he featured on…

Barcelona lost a home league match for the first time in two years as the Spanish champions were beaten 4-3 by Real Betis’s expert display at the Nou Camp. Junior Firpo gave Betis a deserved lead after 20 minutes, before…

As the federal government resumes privatisation of some national assets, THISDAY learnt at the weekend that negotiation of fresh terms has begun with preferred bidders of three power generation plants of the National Independent…

Hadi Sirika, minister of state for aviation, has accused Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), of raising false alarm over his encounter with security operatives on Sunday.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the process for the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum, from the UK has begun. Tony Orilade, acting spokesman of the…

A hacker who wiped N1.6m from a Nigerian man’s account, has been tracked down and apprehended after the police failed to. The Nigerian man who shared a photo of the hacker, said he was traced down to Warri and two laptops, four…

A 65-year-old man was, weekend, found dead in a hotel room on the outskirts of Awka, Anambra State capital, during sex with a 34-year-old woman.The man, identified as Mr. Obi Nwoda, reportedly checked into the hotel with a lady…

The 22-year-old Togolese cook, Sunday Adefonou Anani, who was arrested over the murder of Ope Bademosi, Chairman of Credit Switch Technology, has admitted to killing the businessman after Police confronted him with…

It was like any other meeting of good old buddies —  dramatic. They laughed heartily. They shook hands with vigour — unlike some political foes of old. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Access Bank is set to add Diamond Bank’s portfolio to its assets in the next  few months, The Nation has learnt. Talks on the acquisition are on, according to sources,  who  said the fusion is set for  the first quarter of…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) raided the jet that brought back Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to Nigeria. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesman, confirmed the…

The selection of a former three-time commissioner in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the running mate to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, makes political sense as…