Tragedy struck yesterday morning when a five-storey building collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos. At least 18 persons died while 12 others were rescued alive from the rubble. Many are believed…
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DSS arrests: Ekiti government raises the alarm, seeks intervention:
The Ekiti State government has raised the alarm over what it said were plots by the Federal Government to usurp the government of Governor Ayodele Fayose, and called on the…
Some members of the Independent Petroleum Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) yesterday obstructed the activities of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. They alleged high handedness on the part…
Nigeria, Switzerland sign accord on Abacha loot:
Nigeria and Switzerland on Tuesday announced an agreement to return $321 million in public funds stolen by the former military ruler, Sani Abacha. The agreement came after a meeting in Abuja,…
James Ocholi: El-Rufai confirms death of wife, son
Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed the death of the wife and son of Minister of state for labour, James Ocholi. Ocholi travelling with the family members…
Adetunji crowned as 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland
The ancient city of Ibadan was agog on Friday as High Chief Saliu Adetunji was crowned the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland. Adetunji, 87, was crowned at about 10.51 a.m. by…