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Embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki rejected FG’s offer to attend father’s burial

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki rejected the Federal Government’s offer to attend his late father, Ibrahim Dasuki’s burial in Sokoto on Tuesday.

Young journalist dies in Okada accident shortly after leaving home with promise to “be back” shortly

It has now been confirmed that young photojournalist, Yinka Adeparusi who was earlier declared missing, has died as a result of an involvement in a motorcycle (Okada) accident the same day he was last seen.

Injured toddler gets expelled after parents report school

Two-year-old Doxa Etim-Esin, has been expelled from her school after her parents reported the school to the police, complaining that it neglected the toddler who sustained a face injury.

Senate moves to prevent ASUU’s planned strike

Lawmakers in Abuja have moved to offer a quick resolution to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Federal Government’s disagreement by deliberating on the impending warning strike by the union during Tuesday’s plenary.

Police boss defends killing women, children in Kano clash with Shi’ites

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Idris Ibrahim, said the police couldn’t have avoided killing several of the sect’s members because of the violent approach that was employed during their protest.

Obasanjo endorses “Made in Aba” shoes, acquires few pairs

Abia State governor, Victor Ikpeazu duly obliged Obasanjo’s request for “Made in Aba” shoes by delivering several pairs at his Otta Hilltop Mansion in the former President’s support of Made in Nigeria products.

Banker tells court it took 10 days to count Obanikoro’s N1.22bn cash transfer to Fayose

A Zenith bank staff has testified that it took 10 days of total dedication before he and his colleagues could finish counting the sum of N1.22bn cash delivered to Fayose’s aides by Musiliu Obanikoro in 2014.

Fani-Kayode meets bail conditions, released from Kuje prison

Fani-Kayode, one of the several persons indicted in DasukiGate has been released from Kuje prison, Abuja after meeting his bail conditions.

Amid economic recession, Nigeria might experience famine in 2017

An alarm over an imminent famine which could indicate a tough new year ahead for Nigeria has been raised by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

Women, children, policeman die in fresh Shi’ites/Police clash in Kano

A fresh clash between policemen and some protesting Shi’ites in Kano has left as many as nine persons, including women, children and a policeman, dead.

Several dead, more missing in brutal Egun, Yoruba youths clash in Lekki

No fewer than 11 persons have reportedly lost their lives as a result of the brutal clash between some Yoruba Youths and an Egun community in Otodo Gbame, Lekki on Thursday.

Students on receiving end as ASUU embarks on another warning strike in FG face-off

Students will once again be made to bear the brunt of the continuous disagreement between the Federal government and ASUU, as the association will begin a one week warning strike on Wednesday, November 16.

Two risk five-year jail term for allegedly stealing empty beer bottles

Dauda Aliu and Obinna Obiefuna face five-year jail term respectively, for allegedly running off with a truckload of empty beer bottles belonging to one Ugo Maduako.

“The war has just begun” – Boko Haram issues strong threats to Donald Trump

Donald Trump has very many things to worry about when he fully takes the reign as the President of world’s most powerful country, and dealing with Boko Haram is part of them.

Kidnapped Calabar-based soldier found ‘chilling’ in girlfriend’s apartment in Akwa Ibom

A Cross River-based soldier, Lawal Musa, has been reportedly found in his girlfriend’s apartment in Eket, Akwa Ibom after he was kidnapped on his way to a First Bank on Calabar Way on Thursday.

Despite economic recession, House of Reps members order delivery of N3.6bn exotic cars

An economic recession that has swept over the country hasn’t stopped members of House of Representatives from ordering N3.6bn worth of 360 exotic cars.

Sokoto school authorities hoard sets of furniture while students sit on bare floor

Students of Hafsat Ahmadu Bello Memorial Secondary School, Sokoto have, for a long time, been made to sit on the bare floor of their classrooms while several sets of furniture were locked away in a store by the school authorities.

“You must work to chop” – Obaseki cancels ‘free lunch’ in Edo barely 24hrs after inauguration

The ‘free lunch’ scheme which had been implemented by his predecessor, Adams Oshiomole will be kicked to the curb, as according to Obaseki, citizens “must work to chop.”