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Argentina legend, Maradona, passes on at 60
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest.
His death was coming days after celebrating the landmark birthday following his complaints of low spirits and fatigue which…
Oyetola assures Osun indigenes access to public water, sanitation facilities
As part of measures aimed at ending open defecation in Osun State, the state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has assured residents across the state that plans are being concluded to ensure all indigents have access to public water and other…
Sanwo-Olu appoints five judicial service commission members
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of new Members of Lagos State Judicial Service Commission.
He explained that the commission members had been carefully selected based on their track records,…
Court fixes date for Ndume’s bail application
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, may be having a sigh of relief soon as the Federal High Court siting in Abuja has fixed Thursday for hearing of his bail application filed before the court.
Should he…
Senator Abbo joins APC, justifies reasons for dumping PDP
The lawmaker representing Adawama North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Elisha Abbo, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
His defection, the lawmaker…
14yrs-old girl wins UBA’s N2.5m education grant, 2020 essay competition
Despite disruption of academic activities occasioned by outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria, a 14-years-old girl, Eshiet Abasiekeme, shone bright among other 12 finalist of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation National Essay…
Lewandowski joins Messi, Ronaldo on FIFA 2020 Awards shortlist
Barcelona and Real Madrid FC forwards, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, may be facing fierce opposition in their bid to clinch the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2020 with the inclusion of European player of the year Robert Lewandowski…
Commercial Motorcyclist, hoodlums set police station ablaze in Ibadan
Activities in Agodi Gate axis of Ibadan, Oyo State was said to have been disrupted after commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada rider and hoodlums set police station over alleged shooting of a motorcyclist by prison…
UK pledges support for Borno Govt. 25yrs post-Boko Haram recovery plan
Efforts of Borno State Government to reverse devastating effect of insurgency, ensure return to normalcy and vibrant economy have been bolstered after the United Kingdom pledged to support the government's 25 years post-Boko Haram…
Gombe Assembly removes Speaker, other principal officers
Lawmakers at the Gombe State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Abubakar Ibrahim, and two other principal officers of the House.
Impeached alongside the speaker include the Majority Leader and Deputy Chief Whip of the House.…