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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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Danger Averted As NAF Jet Veers Off Runway, Lands In Ditch

Danger was narrowly averted at the Yola Airport on Thursday when an

Ex-Fire Vice Chief Arrested Over Employment Scam, Set To Be Arraigned – EFCC

A former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigeria Fire Service, Mr Dada

Presidential Committee Indicts Over 300 ONSA Contractors, Recovers Over N7bn, Asks For Refund Of N41 Billion

A committee set up to probe contracts awarded by the Office of

In Photos: Reps Host UNILAG History Maker, Ayodele Dada, On Assembly Floor

The House of Representatives on Wednesday hosted Ayodele Dada, the University of

Troops Kill 5 Insurgents, Rescue 180 Hostages From 7 Villages (Photos)

Troops of the 7 Division Garrison and 112 Battalion, assisted by some

2016 Budget: World Bank Commends FG’s N500 bln To Vulnerable Citizens

The World Bank has commended the Federal Government’s decision to prioritise support

Adam Johnson Bags Six-Year Jail Term For Sexual Activity With 15-Year-Old Girl

Disgraced former Sunderland footballer, Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years

Football Legend, Johan Cruyff Dies At 68

Football legend, Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68, after

Man In Court For Allegedly Selling Fake Phones

For allegedly selling fake telephone handsets under the pretext of being original

Ahmed Musa Surrenders Super Eagles Captain’s Band To Mikel

Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa has ceased to be the captain of

Court Remands Housewife In Police Custody For Beating Up Policeman

A Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, on Thursday ordered the

El-Rufai Pledges Equal Opportunity To All, As 29 Communities Sign Peace Deal

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has pledged to offer quality service

Hisbah Guards Confiscate 111 Cartons Of Beer In Jigawa

The Jigawa Command of Hisbah Guards has confiscated 111 cartons of assorted

Eko Disco Promises Improved Power Supply During Easter Break

The Management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured its customers

CCT Refuses To Strike Out False Assets Declaration Case Against Saraki

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has lost a move to have

Oshiomhole Blasts Those Calling For CBN Governor, Emefiele’s Sack

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has expressed dissatisfaction with calls for

Man Who Confronted Muslim Woman Over Brussels Attacks Arrested For ‘Racial Hatred’

The police in the United Kingdom have arrested a 46-year-old man, Matthew

Police Confirm Arrest Of Two Wanted Boko Haram Commanders In Taraba

The Taraba Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two wanted Boko

My Brother Escaped North’s Terror Only To Be Murdered In Lagos, Man Tells Court

A trader, Azubuike Ebi, on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court how

Senate Passes 2016 Budget

After months of speculation and uncertainty, including the much-publicized padding, the 2016

APC Moves To Resolve Internal Wrangling Within Its Fold

The internal wrangling within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may soon

Air Force Seeks Collaboration With Other Security Agencies To Rid Niger Delta Of Crime

The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday called for collaboration among the security

Businessmen Get N100,000 Bail Each For Theft Of Laptop Bag

A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday granted bail to

Court Strikes Out Case Of Self-Confessed Boko Haram Agent

A self-confessed Boko Haram agent, Mr Lawrence Ugwu, has begged a Karu

Chelsea Were Right To Sack Mourinho – Courtois

Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has defended the club over its decision

Alcohol Has NO Health Benefits – Study

If you are drinking a glass of wine a day because of

GEJ Commends Free, Fair Elections In Benin Republic

Immediate-past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commended the conduct of the 2016

FG To Inject N350bn Into Economy Soon – Adeosun

The Federal Government will inject N350 billion to stimulate the economy in

Security Council Wants UN Member States To Suppress Financing Of Terrorist Organisations

The United Nations Security Council has stressed the need for UN member

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N345bn As February Revenue

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun on Tuesday in Abuja, said