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Fresh controversies have erupted over the demolition of Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, popularly known as La Cruise Hotel, located in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The owner of the hotel has rejected claims made by state authorities…

The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday. The mouthwatering encounter in the group…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is still being prosecuted for alleged bribery, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has said. The Chairman of the Commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, who was a guest on…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it will roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card, soon. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who disclosed this at a media briefing on improved NIN card in…

The Lagos State Government says it will commence full enforcement of the removal of stalls/shanties under Apongbon Bridge and the setback of the Savage/Elegbata/Bombata drainage channel on Lagos Island on Tuesday. This move followed the expiration of the 48-hour quit notice issued to…

The Anambra State Government has demolished a hideout used by kidnappers in its efforts to rid criminal activities out of the South-Eastern state. It was gathered that the building, which disguises as a hotel, was used to carry out kidnapping and other dubious…

Barely a week after a fuel tanker explosion in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area, claimed over 100 lives, Niger State has been struck by another tragedy. A devastating explosion rocked a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, in the early…

Twenty-two soldiers including a commander have been killed in an attack at the military base in Malam-Fatori at Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Malam-Fatori is a border town, two kilometres from the Nigerien border community, Bosso. Sources reported that the attackers, who…

Military authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the death of 22 troops during one of their operations in the North-East region of the country. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the incident came during a clearance operation at a renowned terrorist stronghold and enclave known…