The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has expressed deep shock over the untimely death of Wariebi Abiri, son of Justice Kate Abiri, the Chief Judge of the State.
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President Buhari Salutes IBB On His 75th Birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent congratulatory message to former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 75th birthday. In a short letter titled “Happy Birthday To General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida”, Buhari congratulated the former dictator. He prayed Allah…
Nigeria: Police Deny Sealing PDP Convention Venue In Port Harcourt
The police in Rivers State has denied sealing the Sharks Stadium venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Port Harcourt.
Woman Declear Wanted By The Nigeria Army Report To Military
Aisha Wakil, a Nigerian lawyer declared wanted by the military on Sunday, is currently at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Ms. Wakil is amongst three persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday for alleged ties to Boko Haram.…
Saudi Arabia Arrest Nigeria Pilgrim With Kolanuts
A yet-to-be identified Nigerian pilgrim has landed in trouble in Saudi Arabia for taking kolanuts to the holy land. The pilgrim, it was learnt, was caught with 10 kolanuts on Monday afternoon. The pilgrim was said to have been fined…
INEC Prepared For Ogun LG Polls With 17 Political Parties
No fewer than 17 political parties are expected to participate in the forthcoming local government elections in Ogun. Mr Mutiu Agboke, a Commissioner in the State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), disclosed this at the screening exercise for councillorship aspirants of…
United Kingdom Launches 24-Hour Visa Service In Nigeria
The UK has launched Super Priority Visa Service in Nigeria to allow customers to process their applications within 24 hours. The British High Commission, on its website, said the new service was to particularly meet the needs of those who…
EFFC Finally Release Political Blogger
Nigerian civil rights groups condemned the government Tuesday after the arrest of a news blogger by an anti-graft agency sparked concerns about freedom of speech in the vast African country.
My Trip To U.S. Was Funded….. – Aisha Buhari
Aisha, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday said her ongoing trip to the United States was not being funded with public funds. Speaking in an interview with the Hausa service of the Voice of America, Mrs. Buhari said…
Hon. Desmond Elliot Join Mercy Aigbe For New Movie
Popular Lagos Lawmaker and sensation, Nollywood veteran, Hon. Desmond Elliot was recently spotted on set of a new movie titled, ‘Single Ladies’. The thespian, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of popular soap operas, took…