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by Taiwo Adebulu A gas explosion has rocked the Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state. The explosion was said to have happened around 7pm on Tuesday at Iyasoko street, Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin. Confirming the development, Nosa Okunbor, […]

By Bolanle Olabimtan A federal court in Ottawa, Canada, has refused the asylum application of Olushola Wazzi Popoola, a former operative of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). Popoola became a member of the Nigerian Police […]

Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has described Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, as a “tender-hearted” man. He said God will fight for him to overcome the challenges of […]

By Emmanuella Anokam and Blessing Onyeaka/Abuja Lagos state is the seventh fastest growing city in the world, with highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in Nigeria, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has received an alert from the ministry of aviation over planned attacks on airports across the country. This was contained in a memo signed by S.M. […]

The Federal Government has listed criteria for the appointment of ambassadors, saying such people must track records. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said this on Sunday in Abuja at a send-off dinner organised […]

The five governors of the Southeast region, on Sunday launched Ebubeagu regional security to fight terrorism in the zone. The Chairman Southeast governors forum and governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, disclosed this to newsmen […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, lamented the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, presumably won by late philanthropist, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, blaming the annulment on ‘bad belle’, adding that ‘bad blood’ denied Abiola […]

Dr Godswill Ihetu, a former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG Limited. retired from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation after attaining the position of Group Executive Director, Engineering and Technology. He speaks to ’FEMI ASU […]

The O’odua Peoples Congress, OPC, yesterday, lampooned former the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau (retd) for comparing the OPC as the dreaded Boko Haram, saying the former Army chief was suffering from […]

Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has recounted his last meeting with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Jonathan, who commiserated with Queen Elizabeth and Great Britain over the death of Prince Philip, said he […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike which commenced on April 1. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, president of the association, confirmed the development to TheCable on Saturday. The decision to suspend the strike […]

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the man who has been the Queen’s steadfast support for more than seven decades, has died. The duke, who returned to Windsor Castle three weeks ago after a […]

By Henry Ojelu with agency report Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the […]

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has threatened to sue social media strategist, Japhet Omojuwa over alleged impersonation. Ezekwesili’s lawyer, Femi Falana has written Omojuwa demanding a public statement and an apology exonerating his client […]

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that he would not pay any ransom for the release of kidnapped victims even if it’s for his son. He stated this during a radio interview on Friday when asked […]