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Nigeria loses $26.3bn annually to piracy, sea robbery, others – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria loses about 26.3 billion dollars annually to

Abducted Bethel Baptist Student, 2 Others Rescued In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims,

Farooq Kperogi : Nigerian Corruption is Embedded in this Mangled Expression

Native English speakers say, “Cut your coat according to your cloth.” But

Why Nollywood actresses have more money than actors – Linda Osifo

Linda Osifo, a Nollywood actress, has explained why actresses appear to be

“First reasonable decision by the 9th Senate” – Nigerians hail rejection of Onochie as INEC commissioner

The Senate's decision to not confirm presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie as an

JUST IN: Senate Rejects Onochie As INEC Commissioner

The Senate on Tuesday declined to confirm the nomination of presidential aide,

“I’ve an amazon for a wife” – Basketmouth celebrates wife Elsie on new birth, birthday

Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth has taken to Instagram to celebrate

Senate mulls age limit for UTME candidates

The law establishing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) could soon

“Burial is a family affair” – Omokri explains why Adeboye, Oyedepo, others missed TB Joshua’s funeral

US-based pastor and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has faulted those attacking

Judge fixes date for Naira Marley’s trial

Justice I. Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi,

“Dem dey carry marriage go heaven?” Uche Jombo furious at trolls mocking Rita Dominic

Multiple award-winning actress, Uche Jombo has lambasted trolls mocking colleague, Rita Dominic

In shocking U-turn, Chidinma Ojukwu denies killing Super TV CEO

Chidinma Ojukwu, the 21-year-old University of Lagos (UNILAG) student that initially confessed

Defection: PDP seeks Zamfara governor’s removal in court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dragged Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle

Jega bares mind on Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega

Buhari reacts to Sound Sultan’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday extended his condolences to Fasasi family over the

Fraud: Court threatens ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah with arrest

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, threatened to issue a warrant of

Anti-Mob Bill Sponsor Explains Implication For Peaceful Protesters

Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, the sponsor of the controversial seeking to criminalise

Kemi Adeosun: There’s an attempt to rewrite history – Premium Times boss

The Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed says the medium is standing

Afenifere: Without restructuring, Nigeria heading towards catastrophe

Pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere says Nigeria is heading towards avoidable catastrophe if

JUST IN: Italy Beats England, Grabs Euro 2020

Roberto Mancini's Italian side has clinched Euro 2020 via a penalty win

“I’m so heartbroken” – TV personality Daala Oruwari drops last chat with Sound Sultan

Daala Oruwari, a television personality and associate of late musician Sound Sultan,

“He’s doing his job…The guy is irredeemable” – Diverse reactions as Afenifere calls Femi Adesina betrayer

Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo's characterisation of presidential aide, Femi Adesina as

“The Igbos are truly a great people” – Doyin Okupe celebrates as D’Tigers beat US basketball team

Former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe says the victory of Nigeria's senior

JUST IN: Nigerians Mourn As Sound Sultan Dies

The demise of singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan at

Gunmen kidnap 85-year-old Kaduna Emir, 2 grandkids, 11 others

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan

SERAP asks court to slash jumbo allowances for Buhari, govs, NASS members

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court

Femi Adesina has betrayed Yoruba people – Afenifere

Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the Leader of pan-Yoruba group Afenifere, says Special Adviser

#CopaAmericaFinal: Global reactions as Messi finally wins int’l trophy

At 34 years old, Argentine captain and six-time Ballon D'Or winner, Lionel

Buni vows intervention as APC crisis festers in Kwara

Chairman, APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala-Buni has promised to

Crush all bandits now – Buhari orders military

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the nation's military to treat bandits perpetrating