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EFCC arrests Accountant-General of the Federation over N80bn fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris for allegedly diverting and…

Sokoto killing, deeply distressing – Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the killing of a second-year student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, over an allegation of blasphemy as deeply…

We can no longer tolerate gender based violence – NSCDC Mr Samuel Fadeyi, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Cross River Command, on Friday, disclosed that the corps could no longer tolerate Gender-Based…

DSS warns politicians, highly placed individuals against unguarded statements The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians and highly placed personalities against unguarded statements that could derail efforts to…

Jonathan formally joins APC, set to re-contest presidency in 2023 – Source Barely 48 hours after disassociating himself from moves by some groups to draft him into the 2023 presidential race, a source has revealed that former President…

Red Cross solicits funds to carryout humanitarian services The Nigerian Red Cross Society has solicited financial assistance from individuals and organisations to enable it to carryout humanitarian services in the country. The Chairman,…

Buhari orders FEC members with political ambitions to resign before May 16 President Muhammadu Buhari has asked that all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seeking elective office submit their resignation letters by Monday, May…

Fuel Queues: NNPC assures of supplies, cautions against panic buying in Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has warned Abuja residents against panic fuel purchases, assuring that the agency has adequate supplies…

Nigeria to host UNWTO conference on culture, tourism in November The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr Folorunsho Coker, has disclosed that Nigeria will host the United Nations World Tourism…

Buratai calls for peaceful coexistence, development of Nigeria The Nigeria Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace and unity for the mutual coexistence and…