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President Buhari attends Wedding Fatiha between Son of Oyo State Governor, Idris Abiola Ajimobi and Daughter of Kano State Governor, Fatima Umar Ganduje in Kano State on 3rd Mar 2018 Caption – President Buhari with Father of the Groom Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Father of the … Read...

The final match between Aruna Quadri and Omar Assar at the 2018 ITTF Africa Top 16 Cup had all the element of the epic match and the fans at the Kasarani Hall of Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi were not disappointed as they were treated … read more via The Nation Nigeria –...

Saudi Arbaian authorities have imposed a compulsory levy equivalent of N163,000 on all prospective Nigerian pilgrims, who have performed Hajj or Umrah in the last two years. The Saudi Arabian authorities also introduced a five per cent Value Added Tax on all services, excluding food items and …...

Chelsea face Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, and Nigerian Winger, Victor Moses believes that the blues has all it takes to fight for victory. In an interview with the Premier League News, Moses said that the top four remains the priority of Chelsea, … read more via The Nation...

The Senate on Wednesday threatened to pass the 2018 budget without submissions from recalcitrant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This threat followed the observation by the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Sunny Ogbuoji. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had...

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday heard that a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, allegedly made multiple cash withdrawals of N10million ahead of the 2015 general election. A banker, Mr. Teslim Ajuwon, while testifying in Fani-Kayode’s trial, said the former minister...

Mohamed Salah’s stunning debut season with Liverpool got even better on Saturday after he equaled Luis Suarez’s goalscoring record with his 31st strike of the season. By scoring against West Ham at Anfield, he now has an identical record to that exceptional final season from Suarez … read more...

Arsenal are concerned that midfielder Aaron Ramsey could follow the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez by running his contract into its final year. Ramsey’s current deal expires in the summer of 2019 and Arsenal are eager to retain the services of the Welshman, who … read more via The...

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has reiterated his call on Nigerians to pray for peace, unity and prosperity of the country. Gowon made the call on Saturday during a two-day National Prayer Rally organised under the aegis of Nigeria Prays, at the Government House, Maiduguri. … Read...

Foreign capital inflows into the economy rose by 148 per cent to $4.15 billion, according to a report released yesterday. The Financial Derivatives Monthly Economic Update titled: “Hot Money: Foreign Direct Investment and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy” attributed the increase to...

The Senate on Thursday invited the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, to appear before it to explain how the $600 million Euro bond sourced from the Chinese Government was used. The upper chamber said $600 million loan received to revive the power sector was allegedly diverted … --Read...

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday visited the National Secretariat of the party to consult with members of the National Working Committee (NWC) on how to undertake the reconciliation of aggrieved members of the party across the...

The inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market has received 210 million dollars from Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) to meet customers’ requests in various segments of the market. The CBN acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, said 100 million dollars was sold to authorised...

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi 11 has declared that Fulanis are not terrorists or criminals as perceived by some Nigerians. Sanusi made the declaration at the weekend in Minna at a National Executive Council meeting of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)...

Following intelligence reports of suspected criminal activities at the Art and Crafts Village, the permanent site of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC )in Abuja, the FCT Police Command on Saturday arrested 92 suspects. The police also recovered a rifle and substances believed to be...

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association yesterday welcomed the open invitation of the Kano State government to cattle breeders to relocate to the state for the purpose of continuing their business. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had said earlier in the week that he is ready to accommodate as …...

Ondo State Police Command Thursday denied the report that the recent robbery along Benin/Sagamu Expressway claimed lives. Some armed bandits numbering 10 on Tuesday attacked travelers on Sagamu/Benin Expressway at Omotoso area of the Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state, and reportedly...

The All Progressives Congress ( APC ) said it would investigate and prosecute suspected perpetrators of recent undisciplined acts and illegality in its Cross River chapter. The party made this known in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abudullahi, on Wednesday in Abuja...

A Christian group, Koinonia Ministerial Network, (KONMET) has advised Christians to participate in politics by joining political parties. Konmet urged Christian leaders to encourage their followers to register to vote in the 2019 elections. The group gave the advice in a statement made available...

A joint session of the National Assembly, is to be addressed by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, when he visits Nigeria in early July, Ambassador of France to Nigeria Mr. Denys Gauer, has said. Gauer spoke during a visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives..... Read more...