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•Stop holding on to straw, Senate tells police chief •Police: your declaration is laughable The Senate and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris are locked in a battle of wits. The Red Chamber accuses the police chief…

Nigeria’s oil production, including condensates, increased to 2.07 million barrels per day (bpd) last month from 2.02 million bpd in March. It rose by 11 per cent from the level it was in April 2017 acordingto Platts report, citing…

A man identified as Mr. Arhamerene has been forced to narrate the ordeal of his broken marriage through social media after accusing his wife (now his ex) of having an affair with a colleague who is the operational manager of Zenith Bank…

Uche Kachikwu, an Afro-trap artiste better known as Kach, has joined Made Men Music Group (MMMG). The record label is co-owned by Ubi Franklin. Kach was welcomed to MMMG by Franklin via an Instagram post on Thursday. Franklin,…

There was drama in a Zimbabwean court when a suspect threatened to assault a magistrate, Caroline Tafira, whom he felt, as a female magistrate, lacked the capacity to adjudicate his case. Tatenda Mkanganwi of Tabungaidzwa village,…

The United States Government has donated $90m (N32bn) to Nigeria for the HIV/AIDS survey that will take place across the country starting from June. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this during the signing of a…

Things were going on smoothly, and delegates from about four local government areas, out of 16, had cast their votes for their preferred aspirants when, suddenly, violence broke out at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti last…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson for the 2019 presidential election, Festus Keyamo, has described next year’s poll as “a battle between forces of darkness and light.” He added that the…

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ovie Omo-Agege, described a High Court judgement that nullified his suspension from the Senate is a victory for democracy.Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Abuja Division of the…

Babafemi Ojudu, an adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on political matters, has withdrawn from the Ekiti state governorship race. Ojudu was one of the aspirants in the inconclusive All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship…

Ten of the 100 persons selected by the World Economic Forum (WEForum) to join the 2018 Young Global Leaders five-year training are from Africa. According to a statement published on the website of the WEForum, Wednesday, they were…

The Director of Strategic Communications and Official Spokesperson of the President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organization, Festus Keyamo, has set into motion nationwide campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari. TheNewsGuru reports…

A man, identified simply as Amos, has drowned in Atabong River in Eket, Akwa Ibom State after deciding to take a swim while under the influence of alcohol. According to reports, the 30-year-old man had on Sunday attended the…

A Nigerian diplomat was found dead on Thursday at his home in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, two security sources said. They said Police were investigating the incident but provided no details on how he died. The Ministry of…

Lasting longer in bed is one of the most important things in a relationship or marriage. The ability of a man to go for long rounds during sex is one of the most attractive features of that man. It so important that women usually…

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, may have quit the Coalition for Nigeria Movement as the movement has adopted a political party, African Democratic Congress, to realise its dream of a new Nigeria. He gave this hint on…

Prince Dayo Adeyeye, a contestant for the governorship seat of Ekiti State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is leaving the party. The former minister, who came second in the PDP governorship primaries…

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission on Thursday said that in the first quarter of this year, states received a total investment commitment of $17.88bn. The investments according to the Executive Secretary, NIPC, Yewande…

Magistrate O.A. Adedayo of the Ogba Magistrates court has sentenced a 60-year-old pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to 18 months imprisonment for defrauding one Dr Emeka Ugwunze of N9 million. Pastor Jamiu Ishola…

Arsene Wenger admits his long goodbye from Arsenal has been a bittersweet experience as he prepares to finally say farewell on Sunday. The Frenchman will take charge of Arsenal for the last time as his 22-year reign comes to an end…

Dangote agro sack company situated at his cement plant in Obajana, Kogi State, has been gutted by fire. Reports said efforts are currently ongoing to put out the inferno before it spreads to other departments in the complex. The…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the suspension of the Delta Central Senator, Ovie Omo-Agege, by the Senate describing the action as unconstitutional. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba in a judgment that lasted one hour on Thursday…

Mahathir Mohamad, 92, has been sworn in as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister, making him the oldest elected leader in the world. Mohamad had ruled the South Asian country for 22 years, between 1981 and 2003. His alliance of four…

Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo state, has declared his intention to contest the position of national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oshiomhole made the declaration on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton…