Second batch of Oyo Hajj pilgrims returns

The second batch of Oyo State Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Lagos. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun from Saudi Arabia indicated this on Wednesday. The Commissioner noted that a flight carrying the 81 pilgrims, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, at exactly 2:04 […]

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Anglican Church knocks APC over Muslim-Muslim ticket

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), on Wednesday, gave serious knock on the All Progressives Congress for insisting on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, despite general outcry. The church said it was irresponsible of the APC to place its political survival over the stability and peace of Nigeria. The Anglican Bishop of Kubwa Diocese, Rev. Dr. […]

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Senators across parties threaten to impeach Buhari over insecurity

Terribly dissatisfied with the manner the security situation in the country has turned out, Senators across political parties, on Wednesday gave President Muhammadu Buhari a six weeks ultimatum to properly address worsening insecurity or face immediate impeachment. They tried to raise the motion to that effect on the Senate floor but were frustrated by Senate […]

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Workers storm National Assembly over ASUU, NASU, NAAT strike

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba; former Senator and activist, Shehu Sani, and the Country Director of Actionaid Nigeria, Ene Obi, are leading hundreds of protesters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, against the continued shutdown of Nigerian public universities. As reported by Premium Times, the protesters, who had converged on the […]

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ISWAP plots massive attacks on Lagos, Kaduna, others

Katsina communities invaded, troops patrol Abuja as police allay fears There were strong indications on Tuesday that two terrorist groups, the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram, were planning to attack some states in the North-West, North-Central and South-West. It was learnt that security agencies had got a security report that ISWAP and […]

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34 children, 141 other Nigerians return from Libya

A total of 34 children, 141 male and female stranded Nigerian adults have been received by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency after returning from Libya late Tuesday. The Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development on Wednesday. He said the returnees, who were received on behalf of the Federal Government, […]

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Okada riders attack VIO officials over ban enforcement

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Tuesday, dispersed violent motorcyclists who attacked some Vehicle Inspection Officers over the seizure of some motorcycles belonging to some ‘Okada-ban’ violators. The aggrieved motorcyclists, at about 7 pm, took to the streets in their numbers, attacking pedestrians and motorists and vandalizing vehicles. It was gathered that they headed down […]

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Water bill controversy: No plan to impeach Gbajabiamila – Reps

Proposal dead on arrival, Minority Leader affirms Why water merchants sponsor misinformation on planned legislation, by minister House of Representatives has debunked media reports of plans by the chamber to impeach the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. The House said the Speaker remains the only presiding officer that has enjoyed total and unalloyed support of members since […]

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