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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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Poor Planning, Budgetary Inadequacies Bane Of Africa’s Urbanisation – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has identified poor planning, policy gaps and budgetary

Van Gaal Says Mourinho Speculation Affecting Man Utd’s Players Form

Ahead of the return leg of his team’s Europa League round of

ICPC Drags Civil Servant To Court For Alleged Embezzlement

A principal engineer with Project Development Institute (PRODA), Mr Samuel Arukwe, on

US Unfolds Malaria Elimination Plan For Africa

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Ms Susan Rice, on

Traders Send SOS To Ambode, LAHA Over Planned Demolition Of Daleko Market

Traders in Daleko Market in Mushin Local Government area of Lagos State

SIM Registration: MTN Urges Subscribers To Use Mega Centres For Revalidation

MTN Nigeria has urged its customers to use the mega centres close

Herbalist’s Son Mistakenly Kills Self With Money Ritual Charms

In his plot to get quick money, a herbalist’s son in Abeokuta,

Zika: Expert Advises Pregnant Women To Embrace Use Of Insecticide-Treated Nets

A medical researcher, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, on Thursday advised pregnant women to

NYSC To Re-Open Orientation Camps In Adamawa, Borno, Yobe – DG

The National Youth Service Corps will re-open orientation camps in Adamawa, Borno

3 Men Land In Prison For Possession Of Fake Currency

A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced three unemployed men to

Anti-Corruption War Needed For Nigeria’s Development – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday said

Yola Blast Caused By Bombs In Police Store – Police Commissioner

The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, Mr Mohammed Gazali, said Thursday's blast

Bomb Explosion Wreaks Havoc On Police Station In Adamawa

A section of the Adamawa state capital, Yola was thrown into confusion

Emir Of Kano Suspends Village Head Over Allegation Of Sex With 14 Year Old

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has suspended Usman Musa Muhammad,

Kannywood Actress, Aisha Dankano Dies After Brief Illness

The popular Kannywood actress, Aisha Dankano, has died after suffering from a

Bizarre: Man Shot Dead For Complaining About Loud Music

An Indian fitness instructor shot and killed a man who complained about

PDP Condemns EFCC’s Arrest Of Secondus, Blames APC

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Wednesday’s arrest of erstwhile

Boko Haram: Army Foils Attack On IDP Camp, Kills 26 Insurgents

Boko Haram insurgents are surely having it rough at the moment as

Rice Pyramids Coming In Kano – Ganduje

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the state would

T.B Joshua Donates N5 Million To Man Whose Wife Was Killed By Police

The founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB

Reps To Tackle IDPs’ Problems Through Legislation – Zoro

The House of Representatives Committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Refugees,

Ezekwesili Advises Entrepreneurs, Companies On Integrity, Transparency

Former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on entrepreneurs and

Nigerians Divided Over Senate’s Plan To Probe DSTV

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday made known its intention to investigate allegations

Airtel Introduces Smart Number Service

Airtel has introduced 'Smart Number' service that allows customers to use additional

Buratai Meets Borno Elders, Affirms Military’s Defeat Of Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the military has

Respect Sanctity Of Legislature – Reps’ Group Tells Marafa

Some members of the House of Representatives representing the six geopolitical zones

Produce Buyer Cautions Cocoa Farmers Against Indiscriminate Tree Felling

Chief James Olamiju, a cocoa produce buyer and farmer, has advised cocoa

Ecobank Fires 50 Senior Management Staff

The management of Ecobank Nigeria Plc has carved to the pressure of

NPFL Match Day 2 Results

Following are the results of Match Day 2 fixtures in the 2015/2016

FG Seeks Abolition Of Visa Requirement Among D-8 Member Countries

The Federal Government has called for the abolition of visa requirement among