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Federal government diverting veterans in crisis away from emergency fund, say outside agencies
Former soldiers in crisis are being sent regularly to outside agencies for emergency assistance by case managers at Veterans Affairs Canada — even...
What does $48K in renos get you? For one woman, a home stripped bare
All Leanna Leger has to show for $48,000 in renovations is a house stripped bare. Boards are visible through her torn-out ceiling, wires...
You are a monumental failure, PDP blasts Aregbesola as tenure ends
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has called out Governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight years tenure as a monumental failure....
Buhari, Sultan, Sanusi speak on Nigeria’s unity
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is committed to national unity and religious harmony. He urged Nigerians to embrace the effort. He gave...
NDLEA intercepts 581 million Tramadol tablets in 2 days
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 241 million Tramadol tablets in 11 containers, weighing 118 metric tonnes. Head...
Abducted Zamfara twin sisters regain freedom
Two female twins abducted by gunmen in Dauran village of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been released. The State Police...
APC chieftain, Wanjoku abducted, murdered in Rivers
The decomposing body of one Samuel Wanjoku, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, who was kidnapped last week Saturday along Ubima Omawan...
Whistle blowing: EEDC talks tough against corrupt officials, vandals
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has vowed to prosecute any of its staff found indulging in corrupt practices. It also declared that...
Court reduces ex-Gov, Senator Dariye’s jail term
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reduced the 14-year sentence against Senator Joshua Dariye, a former governor of Plateau State, to...
Lalong’s visit to attacked communities after 5 months shameful – PDP
Barely 48 hours after Governor Simon Lalong visited some communities which had been vacated by its inhabitants as a result of the attacks...
2019: Ohanaeze denies endorsing Atiku Abubakar at Igbo leaders meeting in Enugu, to take position soon
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Friday, says it has not adopted any candidate for the upcoming 2019 presidential election in the...
FCMB partners WSBI to boost financial inclusion, savings in Nigeria
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is set to substantially increase its support to agribusiness, its value chain and growth of the Nigerian economy...
Court rules on Buhari’s positions as both President, Minister of Petroleum
The Federal High Court Abuja has held that President Muhammadu has not violated the constitution by mere proclaiming that he is the Minister...
242, 694 new PVCs ready for collection in Oyo – INEC
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke has declared that another consignment of 242,694 permanent voters cards (PVCs) is...
ASUU reacts to its alleged support for education bank, fires at Babalakin
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has declared that it does not in any way support the proposed education bank as claimed...
Abia gets new Commissioner of Police to replace Anthony Ogbizi
Chris Okey Ezike, a former Commissioner of Police in charge of Community Policing, Force headquarters in Abuja, has been deployed as the new...
