Single term of six years: NANS kicks against proposed bill

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has kicked against the bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors, describing it as “anti-democracy and…

Presidents Kenyatta, Yayi join list of Presidents to stay at The Delborough

Presidents Thomas Boni Yayi of Benin Republic and his counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta of Republic of Kenya have joined the list of presidents to stay in ‘The Delborough Lagos’. They both…

Nigeria loses two more pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria has lost another two pilgrims who are participating in the ongoing Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia as announced on Thursday by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The…

Osun police arrest two members of kidnapping gang terrifying Osogbo

The Osun State Police Command has apprehended two suspected members of a four-man mini kidnapping ring while the renewing two are now at large. The two apprehended are 29-year-old Adesina…

FG commissions first zoo in Kogi, harps on importance of tourism to Nigeria’s economy

The Federal Government on Thursday Commissioned the first zoo located in the history of Kogi State North Central Nigeria with a charge on all stakeholders to key into the present…

Over 1.5m pilgrims ready for Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia

No fewer than 1.5 million pilgrims across the world presently in Saudi Arabia are now set for this year’s Hajj rites which would begin on Friday with movement from Makkah…

Uncle stages nephew’s kidnap, extorts N5m from father

A man in Delta State has narrated how he conspired with his nephew to fake the kidnap of the latter, extorting the sum of N5 million from the ‘victim’s’ father…

Taraba govt begins payment of compensations to Wukari landowners

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has commenced the payment of compensations to landowners in Wukari local government council of the state. The beneficiaries who our reporter learnt number 182, are…

Eid-El-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 5,112 personnel in FCT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 5,112 personnel to beef up security in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, toward the Eid-El-Kabir celebration. This is contained in…

Ogun govt demolishes shanties along old Sagamu, tollgate road

Ogun State Government on Thursday, commenced the demolition of all shanties and makeshift structures at the old Sagamu Tollgate along the Lagos – Benin Expressway. The exercise was part of…

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