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John is a University of Lagos-trained journalist who has read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. He's an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming.
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“It’s you we elected” – Nigerians react as Buhari says only God can secure Nigeria

Nigerians are not happy with President Muhammadu Buhari's assertion that only God

JUST IN: DSS Warns Churches May Be Bombed During Yuletide

The Department of State Services (DSS) says that "enemies of state" were

Financial Times: Nigeria On Verge Of Becoming Failed State

Popular UK-based business and economic newspaper, Financial Times, says Nigeria is on

Apostle Suleman furious as American alleges church got $188k COVID-19 relief fund

The Founder, Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has vowed to investigate

Herdsmen roaming freely, destroying crops; they must be stopped – Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam

Military kicks as Zulum accuses Army personnel of extortion

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State

New COVID-19 Restrictions Not To Deprive Churches Of Tithes – Buhari’s Aide

President Muhammadu Buhari's social media aide, Lauretta Onochie has said that the

Unilorin student, 19, loses N300m to forex, commits suicide

A 19-year-old University of Ilorin student, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, has ingested poison

Sam Nda-Isaiah (1962 – 2020) – By Reuben Abati

Sam Nda-Isaiah, our friend and colleague who died the other day, aged 58,

Insecurity: President, govs overwhelmed – Okowa

The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa says that both the President

Kidnappings, banditry putting us through trying times – N’Central governors

The North Central States Governors Forum on Monday called for the establishment

Reps vow showdown with FG over leasing of govt assets

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate an alleged plan by

Nigeria producing graduates more dangerous than illiterates – Afe Babalola

The Founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe BabalolaSAN says the standard

PDP backs Chinda over call for Buhari’s impeachment

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind its caucus

Zamfara gov blasts APC over accusation of sponsoring bandits

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that the All

JUST IN: FG closes schools until Jan. 18 over COVID-19 second wave

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that schools in

“It’s absurd to say Matawalle is sponsoring armed bandits” – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says there is no truth behind

COVID-19: Nigerians furious at NIMC as crowd besieges office for NIN

Nigerians have faulted the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) after a crowd

COVID-19 Second Wave: Shut Down Churches If Necessary – Pastor Ighodalo Tells Govt

Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church, Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo, says that while

APC demands Obaseki’s resignation over worsening insecurity

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has demanded the immediate

“Igbo presidency” problematic – Moghalu

Former presidential candidate, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu says the term "Igbo presidency" is

Bandits: FG should allow people carry arms, defend themselves – Zamfara top monarch

The Chairman of Zamfara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, says the

Cabal ruling like drunken sailors after hijacking Buhari’s govt – Mailafia

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah

Falana says 78 #EndSARS dead bodies unclaimed in Lagos

Senior lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana says that no fewer than 70 corpses

42 microfinance banks affected as CBN withdraws operating licenses

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says the Central Bank of Nigeria

‘Nigeria has lost a brilliant economist’ – Buhari mourns Prof Dotun Philips

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of

2 cultists arrested as police foil traffic robbery in Lagos

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Nigeria Police have foiled

Fayemi: Why most Nigerians don’t see police as their friends

The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi

Kankara Schoolboys: CAN Urges FG, Military To Sustain Tempo

The Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the

Rotational Presidency: World Igbo Summit Seeks Electoral Act Amendment

The sixth World Igbo Summit (WIS) has called for the amendment of