The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has debunked the trending report that the Republic of Benin was aspiring to be the 37 State of Nigeria.
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Boko Haram hoists flag in Marte LGA of Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have hoisted their flag in parts of Marte local government of Borno State, military sources said.
Read More »Kidnappers attack Adamawa Utd players on Benin-Ore Expressway, demand N50m ransom for driver
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked players and officials of Adamawa United Football Club of Yola, on the Benin-Ore expressway.
Read More »5000 Nigerians escaping herdsmen seek refuge in Benin Republic
Nearly 5,000 Nigerians, displaced by Fulani herdsmen, have arrived at Beninese villages in Pobè, a border commune located about 100 km from Cotonou.
Read More »South-West governors, monarchs meet over insecurity
South-West governors and traditional rulers met in Ibadan, #Oyostate capital, on Saturday, to appraise the security situation of the zone.
Read More »Shasha mayhem: Fani-Kayode attacks Senate President for blaming South-West governors
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode on Saturday attacked Senate President, Ahmad Lawan for blaming Southwest governors for the Shasha mayhem in Oyo State between Yoruba and Hausa.
Read More »Northern coalition defends guns for herdsmen, Bauchi governor
The Coalition of Northern Organisations (CNO), on Saturday, declare support for Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed over statement credited to him, that herdsmen carry Ak47 rifles to protect themselves and their cows.
Read More »FG has paid no ransom for abducted Kagara students – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government has paid no ransom to secure the release of the abducted students and staff of Government Science college, Kagara.
Read More »Suspected assassins kill Gov. Okowa’s SA in Sapele
The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth development, Comrade Okiemute Sowho has been killed by suspected assassins in Sapele.
Read More »Nigeria set to receive COVID-19 vaccines – Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days.
Read More »Gov. Ugwuanyi rewards six Enugu recipients of President’s NYSC Honours Award
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday, received the six National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the state who were among recipients of the President’s NYSC Honours award in Abuja, on February 11, 2021
Read More »I dropped ransom for my brother’s kidnappers near police station – Brother of slain American returnee
Julius Abuda is the younger brother of Chief Dennis Abuda, an American-based Nigerian businessman who was killed recently by kidnappers at Ahor, Benin, Edo State. ...
Read More »Super Falcons beat Uzbekistan in Turkish Women’s Cup
Super Falcons of Nigeria recorded a second group victory in the ongoing Turkish Women’s Cup by defeating Uzbekistan on Saturday by a lone goal.
Read More »Everton claim first Anfield win since 1999
Liverpool lost their fourth home game in a row as Everton earn the first Anfield win for 22 years.
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