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Buhari’s aide Bashir Ahmad gets bashed for calling US “birthplace of democracy”

Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has become the butt of jokes on Twitter

JUST IN: Massive fire erupts on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway (Video)

A fuel-laden tanker has burst into flames at Toyota Bus-Stop on the

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen” – Jonathan shades Trump

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has re-echoed his earlier stance that "nobody’s

Woman shot during pro-Trump protest dies (Video)

A woman shot by law enforcement agents as pro-Trump protesters besieged the

2023: “Don’t be angry; PDP will take over from your party” – Wike tells APC’s Ndume

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Nigerians are earnestly waiting for

Unrepentant Kukah Releases Another Bombshell

Even though the controversy generated by his Christmas message has yet to

Cocoa House: Elevator Crash Kills 1, Injures 3 In Iconic Ibadan Building

One person died and three others were injured as Cocoa House elevator

Adultery scandal: FCMB names woman to replace embattled Adam Nuru

The First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has named Mrs. Yemisi Edun as

Gas pipeline explosion rocks Rivers community

There was panic in Oduoha community in Emohua Local Government Area of

I sold 6,000 dead poultry meat to Borno residents for 5 years – Suspect

A 33-year-old suspect, Hassan Ebere, has revealed how he sold 6,000 dead

Kukah’s message poisoned arrow fired at heart of Islam, Muslims in Nigeria – JNI

The Sultan of Sokoto-led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned Catholic

(Video): Woman shot as pro-Trump supporters storm Capitol Building

An unidentified woman was shot by a law enforcement agent on Wednesday

Man tests positive for COVID-19 after partying at crowded Elegushi Beach

A man that identified himself as Ndubuisi Johnson says he has tested

Buhari hails Christian Chukwu at 70

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former player and coach of the Super

Adultery scandal: FCMB’s final statement expected today as MD goes on leave

The Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Adam Nuru, has

Donald Trump: The Last Hurrah – By Femi Fani-Kayode

It is after midnight Nigerian time and we have just slipped into

2023: Osoba confirms gentleman’s agreeement for Southerner to succeed Buhari

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olusegun Osoba, says

Sex Party: Falana Flays El-Rufai Over Demolition Of Purported Venue

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana says the demolition of the

Laycon becomes traditional chief in Ogun

Next time you see BBNaija Season 5 winner, Agbelese Olamilekan aka Laycon, call

Haroun Hamzat: COVID-19 claims Lagos deputy governor’s brother

Dr Haroun Hamzat, a half brother of Deputy Governor of Lagos State,

Wike to Buhari: Stop deception on Ogoni land clean-up

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the Federal Government has been playing

Ex-US Ambassador To Nigeria Warns FG Over Consequence Of Sowore’s Re-Arrest

Former US Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell has berated the Muhammadu Buhari-led

Global Reactions Trail Dr Dre’s Close Shave With Death

Music mogul, Dr Dre says he "will be back soon" after he

Nigerian economy will grow by 1.1 percent in 2021 – World Bank

The World Bank says global economy is expected to grow by 4

Facebook bags $5m in damages for copying app in Italy

A Milan-based appeals court on Tuesday ordered Facebook to pay 3.83 million

China’s Foreign Minister Tells Chinese Companies In Nigeria To Obey Laws

Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies

602 journalists die of COVID-19 pandemic

No fewer than 602 journalists in 59 countries died of the novel

Court remands herdsman for stabbing farmer to death

A herdsman, Manu Usman has been ordered remanded in prison custody by

PDP Rejects New Year Hike in Electricity Tariff

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the New Year ‘gift’ of

Details of Buhari’s meeting with visiting China State Councillor emerges

Sustainable development is impossible when a country is hobbled by severe infrastructural