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Gabriel Suswam, former governor of Benue state, says Nigeria may cease to exist in another 10 years if the leaders do not rise up to rescue the country from its present condition. Speaking at a book lunch in Abuja on Saturday, Suswam noted that the country is drifting apart and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State will go on as planned. There have been fears that the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state may hinder the conduct of the election. Daily Trust had reported how …

MISSILE LAUNCH: North Korea warns UN to ‘think of the consequences’ of criticising its missile programme and accuses international body of ‘double standards’ North Korea on Sunday issued a stark warning to the UN Security Council and said the international security body had ‘better think about the consequences’ of criticising …

The family members of a 16-year-old Kano State girl, identified simply as Hussain, have kicked against her marriage to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris. The family accused Idris of luring the teenager with millions of naira. Newsextra24 gathered that the Accountant-General tied the knot with the young woman …

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alhaji Yahaya Muhammad (Yobe) as a member of the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This is despite complaints that his curriculum vitae shows that he started school before he was born. Also, George Abang Ekungu (Cross River) was confirmed as …

Fifty-six. That’s how many warplanes the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force sent, in two waves, into Taiwan’s southwestern air-defense identification zone on Monday. That’s more planes, by far, than China ever has sortied for a probe of Taiwan’s defenses. The record surge comes right after a three-day air-power binge …

1. Amnesty International condemns increasing violence across southeast states that is endangering lives. We condemn assassinations and attacks on government and personal property. We note with grave concern wanton killing of civilians and security personnel. Daily bloodshed in Anambra and Imo state must stop and those behind the attacks brought to justice. 2. Violent implementation …

Chief Ayirimi Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom on Tuesday said has rejected his deposition by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, saying he does not recognise the authority of the monarch. The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse lll, on Tuesday announced the deposition of Ayiri Emami as the …

… My administration will invest greatly in technology, says Sanwo-Olu … Confirms Coker-Odusote as substantive General Manager of LASIMRA Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday pledged his administration’s commitment to greatly invest in technology, which according to him is critical to the development of the State and nation …

This is Leader of Etche legislative Assembly in Rivers state, Cynthia Nwala. She was allegedly stripped naked and her car damaged by Chief security officer of the council popular called SUP by the order of the Chairman Obinna Anyanwu. Her sin according to them is that she took the maze …