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Lai Mohammed: FG spends N3.5m to feed El-Zakzaky monthly, as it haggles N30,000 minimum wage with workers

Shi’a Muslim leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky feeds fat on food that costs the Federal Government N3.5 million monthly.

WATCH: ASUU members stop students from receiving lectures in UNILAG

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been forced to join in the indefinite strike by ASUU.

EDO: Boy, 18, strangles mother to death, sleeps with her corpse for money rituals

A teenager seeking immediate wealth, Akpobome Samuel, has killed his single mother for money ritual in Edo.

Police dismiss officer seen getting drunk on duty

A police officer who was recorded drinking on duty, Inspector Kadima Useni, has been dismissed.

Again, court denies Shi’ites leader, El-Zakzaky bail

Shi’ite Muslims leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has again been denied bail by a Kaduna High Court.

From Waitress to Congresswoman: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is proof that dreams come true

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, at 29, she is the youngest woman to be elected to Congress.

LONG READ: The gripping story of VON journalist almost lynched to death during Kaduna crisis

For Temitope Mustapha, it is a mixed feeling of trauma and relief after surviving the most scary moment of her life.

FG can’t meet ASUU’s demands now – Education minister

The demands by ASUU will not be met anytime soon, education minister Adamu Adamu has said.

50-year-old Nigerien severally defiles neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter in Lagos

Lukmon Haruna has instead been accused of defiling a 10-year-old with his fingers.

“I took him to a herbalist and he refused to help me” – Man who killed pastor in Abia

Prosper Peter Okwandu has confessed that he killed Pastor Kelechi Iwuanyanwu for refusing to help him.

WATCH: Emir of Kano, Ooni of Ife arrive in style to meet with Prince Charles, wife in Abuja

Some traditional rulers have arrived the British high commissioner’s residence in Abuja to meet with Prince Charles.

Buhari receives Prince Charles and Camilla at the Presidential Villa

Prince Charles and Camilla arrived Nigeria Tuesday afternoon as part of a 9-day tour to Africa.

Lawyer urges court to shield Ganduje from House of Assembly probe

Muhammad Zubair has taken it upon himself to shield Abdullahi Ganduje from being probed over bribery allegations.

Two alleged fraudsters burst into tears in court over N12m oil scam

Two alleged fraudsters couldn’t hold back emotions as they faced the court on Monday over N12 million fraud.

Suspected assassins break into Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu’s home in Abuja

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has escaped an assassination attempt early Tuesday morning, according to his media aide.

NLC reaches agreement with FG over minimum wage, calls off nationwide strike

The nationwide strike expected to begin on Tuesday (today) will no longer hold, the NLC has said.

WATCH: Iranian Shi’ites threaten to overthrow Nigerian government if El-Zakzaky isn’t released

Some Iranian Shi’ites are demanding the immediate release of IMN leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

JUST IN: Unknown armed men abduct 78 students in Cameroon

At least 79 students have been kidnapped in Cameroon on Monday, several reports say.