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FG postpones Abuja airport closure to March 8

It was earlier scheduled for February.

Istanbul “Santa Claus” terrorist identified, Turkey minister says

His wife is being detained, reports say.

Ukrainian fan thanks Mikel Obi in emotional letter, says Chelsea player is “symbol” of Nigeria

A fan, all the way from Ukraine, penned a letter to the Nigeria Super Eagles captain and midfield marshal, stating how the Chelsea player had earned his love.

Fashola: Nigeria to spend N270 billion repairing 50 bridges

The project will last three years.

Nigeria: Desperate IDP kid beats camp security to gather spilled beans for starving mother

“As I enter the gate, I see a boy sieving beans from the sand; he has his way past the security to do this. I walk to him, go on one knee and ask him, what he wants to do with the beans and he says, he wants to take it to his mother because they do not have food. I am broken.”

OPINION: “Educated Aregbesola”; the newest oxymoron, by Femi Adeyeye

“News of Ogbeni Aregbe receiving an award as Best Governor in Education left me unhinged as it took me a lot of time to pick the mildest of the titles that came to my head as the title for this rejoinder.”

Man lived with scissors in stomach for 18 years following surgery error

The 15-centimetre scissors was found in an ultrasound scan near his colon.

“Stop judging me for my father’s sins” – Abacha’s daughter begs Nigerians

Fatima Gumsu, one of the daughters of former military head of state Sani Abacha has…

Canada: “Drunk” pilot passes out with 99 passengers on board

The 37-year-old pilot was replaced before the plane continued on its journey.

Gambia: Electoral Commission head flees country amid threats as Jammeh insists on rerun

The head of Electoral Commission in tension gripped Gambia, Alieu Momar Njai has reportedly fled the country amid several threats to his life.

Uganda: Police arrest girl, 14, married off after father received goat, cash from groom

“She dropped out of school and told us that she wanted to get married to the man who was responsible for her pregnancy and as a Muslim, I had no objection,” her father, Ngobi reportedly said.

Kaduna killings: Senate will wait till session resumes to launch investigation into crisis

As tensions continue to rise in southern Kaduna, the Nigerian Senate will only wait till its next sitting on January 10 before it launches an investigation into killings in the state.

Sterling Bank Abeokuta branch on fire

Customers were reported to have scampered for safety in bids to escape the flames which started from one of the branch’s offices.

MMM Nigeria superstars warn critics to “mind your business” in New Year music video

The MMM acapella titled “Mind Your Business” is a cover of gospel title “You Deserve It” by JJ Hairston.

Niger Delta leaders can’t agree on who to dialogue with FG

Who will bell the cat?

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Lagos water scarcity: OPC member threatens to machete teacher as public tap hustle go ugly

Such rancour is not uncommon in the area whenever water becomes scarce.

Motorcycle parts dealer arrested for allegedly trafficking £3.8m worth of cocaine in footwear sole

A 34-year-old motorcycle parts dealer, Kingsley Okolo was arrested by NDLEA officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for allegedly trafficking £3.8m worth of cocaine.