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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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Why Angry Protesters Stormed National Assembly

Scores of protesters on Tuesday morning besieged the National Assembly complex to

Drug-Coated Ring Reduces HIV Risk By More Than Half In Some Women – Study

An experimental drug-infused ring inserted in the vagina once a month cut

38-Year-Old In Court Over Alleged False Publication

A 38-year old man who allegedly defamed the character of a resident

Man Docked For Standing Surety For Escaped Friend

A 51-year-old man, Seyi Osho, who stood as surety for his friend,

Electricity Charges Gulp 40 Per Cent Of Revenue – Hotel Owners

Mr Jijiwon Akpovwovwo, the acting National Secretary, Nigerian Hotels Association, on Tuesday

Zika Response Better Than For Ebola – Bill Gates

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the

Dele Momodu: Enough Of The Blame Game And Paranoia Of Buhari’s Cabinet

Fellow Nigerians, let us start today’s epistle with a real life story.

Man In Critical Condition After Stray Dog Attacked Him Inside His Apartment

A man in the United Kingdom is in critical condition after he

How Soldiers Ransacked Ex Militant Leader’s Village, Razed His Home To The Ground

It was a scene of chaos in Yeghe community, Gokana Local Government

(Full List) See Where Lagos, Abuja Rank Among The Best Cities In The World To Live In

International HR and Business Consulting giant, Mercer has released its 2016 Quality

PDP BoT Refuse To Back Down Over Sheriff, Says He’s Unfit To Rule The Party

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refused

Read What Donald Trump Said About Blacks After Winning South Carolina Primaries

US Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, is the frontline candidate to win

In Photos: Buhari Departs For Qatar, Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday embarked on a week-long official visit

Capital Market Downturn: Operators Plan To Meet FG For Intervention

Stakeholders in the capital market say they plan to meet with President

Maritime Industry Can Generate N500bn Yearly – Amaechi

The Minister of Transport, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, on Monday said that the

Wikileaks Founder’s Lawyers Ask Swedish Court To Overturn His Arrest Warrant

Lawyers for Julian Assange have asked a Swedish court to overturn an

Nurse, 2 Others Arraigned For Strangulating Benefactor To Death

Three persons appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos

UNILAG Urges Agitating Medical Students To Accept Their Assigned New Disciplines

The management of the University of Lagos on Monday urged the agitating

Brazil Uses Drones To Combat Zika Virus

A Brazilian health official said several cities in Brazil are now using

Shi’ites Shun Panel Of Inquiry Into Clash With Army That Left Scores Dead

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the shi’a group that clashed with personnel

Niger Governor, Bello Condole Victims Of Saturday Fire Disaster

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State has condoled with victims of the

I Can Restore $1 To N200 In One Month – Capital Oil Boss, Ifeanyi Ubah

There is no denying the fact that Nigeria’s currency, the naira, has

Pepper Soup Lands Man, 31, In 18 Months Imprisonment

An Akure Chief Magistrates' Court on Monday sentenced a 31-year-old man, Ayodele

(Full Details) Saudi Arabia Puts 32 Shi’tes On Trial For Spying For Iran

Saudi Arabia has put 32 people on trial, including 30 members of

Council Appeals To CBN To Relax Forex Policy On Imported Goods

The Retail Council of Nigeria (RCN) on Monday appealed to the CBN

Taraba Election: S/Court Gives Reasons For Dismissing Alhassan’s Appeal

The Supreme Court on Monday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) and

10 Killed In Thwarted Prison Break

No fewer than 10 people were killed in an attempted jail break

United Nations Demands Stronger Protection For Refugees, IDPs

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for the need

Arms Transfers Has Increased Worldwide – Researchers

A Swedish-based research institute in an overview of global arms transfers, estimated

Nigerians, 29,000 Other Students For Robotics Software Competition In U.S

Nigerian students are among 29,000 other students from 80 countries that will