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Former Minister of Works, Tony Anenih dies aged 85

Chief Tony Anenih has died, aged 85.

Boko Haram kill one soldier, injure four in Borno

The soldiers engaged in a shootout with Boko Haram terrorists at Gashigar, Borno State on Saturday.

Nigerians should learn to vote only educated leaders – Emir Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to desist from voting uneducated leaders.

WATCH: Olori returns to church a week after marrying Ooni of Ife

Olori was back at En-Heralds Ministry to lead proceedings as the church marked its seventh year of existence.

Many dead as gunman shoots up synagogue in Pittsburgh

Several worshippers were killed after a gunman shot up the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, United States.

WATCH: El-Rufai supervises curfew compliance in Kaduna

Governor El-Rufai personally went round on Friday evening to ensure residents complied with the 24-hr curfew.

Maj.-Gen. Alkali’s killers buried his body in a shallow grave – Army

The grave where missing Army Major-General, Muhammed Alkali (rtd) was buried by his killers has been discovered by the military.

AKURE: Boy, 20, lures 2 teenage boys with N200 to engage in sodomy

Okafor has been accused of sodomizing two teenage boys in Akure, Ondo State.

Minimum Wage: FG to reach agreement Monday – Ngige

Chris Ngige has said the Federal Government would come up with a decision on the new minimum wage next week.

NSCDC arrests 29 suspected drug dealers in Borno

Twenty-nine suspected drug dealers were arrested on Thursday by the NSCDC in Borno state.

Kaduna Crisis: Govt announces new 24-hr curfew after death of monarch

The commencement of another 24-hour curfew has been announced in Kaduna State, following the killing of a monarch.

“Ambode, you have failed us” – Frustrated residents lament traffic congestion caused by trucks

The traffic congestion on Lagos roads due to indiscriminate parking of articulated vehicles continue to frustrate residents.

14 die in tragic accident at police checkpoint in Osun

At least fourteen people were reported dead in multiple accidents at a police checkpoint along Erin Ijesha-Akure road.

FRSC threatens to impose N5,000 fine on passengers littering roads

The FRSC has warned that it will begin to impose a fine of N5,000 on passengers who litter the roads while in vehicles.

5 youth corps members kidnapped on way to orientation camp regain freedom

Five youth corps members who were kidnapped on their way to orientation camps have been rescued in Imo State.

“She didn’t deserve to die” – Friends mourn Corps member who died on way to camp in Rivers

Alabi Oluwaseun Abigael’s dream of serving her fatherland has thrown her family in deep sorrow.

#JusticeForOchanya: Court remands lecturer who severally raped 13-year-old in Benue

Andrew Ogbuja has been remanded in prison over the death of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya.

EKITI: Angry residents chase away king over son’s alleged involvement in cultism

Residents of Ilogbo-Ekiti chased away their king, Oba Edward Ajayi, for allegedly abetting his son’s cultism acts in the community.