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'They wanted Messi to remain': Egypt coach alleges unfair treatment after World Cup exit

Nigeria, July 8 -- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has questioned the officiating in his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, suggesting the defending champions benefited from favourable decisions becau... Read More


Police arrest suspected impersonator, recover security uniforms

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State arrested a man for allegedly impersonating a police inspector after finding him with multiple security uniforms, insignia and identity ca... Read More


ICPC arrests El-Rufai's personal doctor, alleges breach of court order

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Bello Abubakar, a personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ove... Read More


Senate condemns rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, to meet Tinubu over worsening insecurity

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Senate on Tuesday urged the federal government to end the practice of pardoning and rehabilitating repentant members of the Boko Haram sect into society. The upper chamber made... Read More


Chinese automaker opens assembly plant in Minna

Nigeria, July 8 -- A Chinese automobile manufacturer, Lincon Bravos Automobile Company, has commenced vehicle and motorcycle assembly operations in Niger State. The company, which produces electric an... Read More


Trump calls Nicki Minaj 'so hot' during White House luncheon

Nigeria, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump described rapper Nicki Minaj as "respected" and "so hot" while introducing her during a White House Rose Garden luncheon on Monday. Mr Trump singled out t... Read More


NCAA warns National Assembly proposed funding cuts could threaten aviation safety

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that plans to reduce its statutory share of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) could undermine aviation safety and we... Read More


One killed, another injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger community

Nigeria, July 8 -- A dispute over alleged destruction of farmland by grazing cattle has left one person dead and another injured in Beji, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident invo... Read More


Tambuwal's ally joins APC after losing Sokoto ADC governorship ticket

Nigeria, July 8 -- An ally of former Sokoto governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aminu Tambuwal, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. S... Read More


Council of Legal Education prohibits Bar candidates' use of wig, gown

Nigeria, July 7 -- The Council of Legal Education has warned candidates awaiting Call to the Bar against the unauthorised use of barristers' regalia - wig and grown. It cautioned that violations could... Read More