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Abacha’s Ex-Chief of Staff, Gen Oladipo Diya is dead

Lt. General Oladipo Diya, a former Chief of Staff under the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has died aged 79. In a statement by his son,  Oyesinmilola Diya, on...

’24-Hour Electricity’ — Anambra Signs MoU On Power Supply With EEDC

The Anambra government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to guarantee steady power supply in the...

At Least 23 Dead In US Tornado, Storms

At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials...

Electricity Union Expels Ex-President Over Refusal to Vacate Office

The Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) has expelled its immediate past National President, Chris Okonkwo, from the union. The...

AFCON23Q: Peseiro Says Nigeria Upset Loss Unlucky

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has said his team were unlucky to suffer a shock home loss at the hands of Guinea Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Guinea...

Keyamo: Bad losers can’t stop Tinubu’s swearing in, Calls for interim government unlawful

Festus Keyamo, spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, says the demand for the cancellation of the presidential poll is...

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Paul Rusesabagina Freed From Prison

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda”, has been...

Chrisland School, Staff, Vendor to Face Charges For Student’s Death

The Lagos State Government says a case of involuntary manslaughter in addition to reckless and negligent acts has been established against Chrisland School, some members...

Bus-Train Collision: Lagos Govt To File Charge Against Staff Bus Driver

The Lagos State Government is to file a six-count charge of manslaughter and 10 counts of grievous body harm against the driver of the staff bus which collided with a...

AFCON23Q: Iwobi Says Nigeria Will Bounce Back After Shock Loss To Guinea-Bissau

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi promised that Nigeria will bounce back after suffering a shock 1-0 home loss to Guinea-Bissau on Friday in Africa Cup of Nations...