Iran sends delegation to Saudi Arabia to rejoin Hajj
Diplomacy
February 21, 2017
Iran sends delegation to Saudi Arabia to rejoin Hajj
Iran on Monday sent a delegation to Saudi Arabia to discuss regaining access to the annual pilgrimage to Mecca for its…
Osun 2018: ‘War’ looms as Abuja aspirants set to tackle home based for APC ticket
Features
February 21, 2017
Osun 2018: ‘War’ looms as Abuja aspirants set to tackle home based for APC ticket
By TUNJI WAHAB Since it is obvious that the tenure of the incumbent Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni…
Govt Property Vandalism: Lagos Task Force apprehends miscreants
General News
February 21, 2017
Govt Property Vandalism: Lagos Task Force apprehends miscreants
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, on Monday, arrested eight miscreants vandalising its operational vehicle along Idi-Oro, Mushin Local…
Army arrests about 100 BH suspects, foreigners in Gombe
Defence
February 20, 2017
Army arrests about 100 BH suspects, foreigners in Gombe
In continuation of the fight against insurgency and terrorism in the country the Nigeria Army said it has arrested 39…
Kano emirate to introduce family law to deal with forced marriages, polygamy
General News
February 20, 2017
Kano emirate to introduce family law to deal with forced marriages, polygamy
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has disclosed that a family law will soon be introduced in Kano…
2017 Hajj: NAHCON approves 131 operators
Aviation
February 20, 2017
2017 Hajj: NAHCON approves 131 operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Monday released the list of 131 approved operators for the 2017 hajj.…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa speaks tough over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
Africa
February 20, 2017
Abike Dabiri-Erewa speaks tough over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the South African…
Controversial N250m gate house renovation Jonathan’s doing – Osinbajo
General News
February 20, 2017
Controversial N250m gate house renovation Jonathan’s doing – Osinbajo
*Says Aguda House fit, befitting for human habitation *Describes report of expenditure by him on said project as mischievous Acting…
Ex-NNPC boss, Andrew Yakubu wants his $9.8m loot returned to him
Anti-Corruption War
February 20, 2017
Ex-NNPC boss, Andrew Yakubu wants his $9.8m loot returned to him
Former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu has asked a Federal High Court in Kano…
Jonathan completed, renovated N250m VP’s gatehouse contract – Osinbajo
General News
February 20, 2017
Jonathan completed, renovated N250m VP’s gatehouse contract – Osinbajo
*says Aguda house good enough for him Acting President, has dissociated himself from the controversial N250 million contract to build…