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EFCC official allegedly commits suicide in Edo

An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, the capital…

Xenophobia: Buhari to visit South Africa next month

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to pay a state visit to South Africa in…

Over 500 pilgrims escape death as aircraft crash lands in Niger

No fewer than 550 pilgrims from Niger State returning from Saudi Arabia where they…

Xenophobia: Don’t engage in reprisal attacks, Adeboye appeals to Nigerians

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye,…

African Union lifts suspension on Sudan

The African Union (AU) peace and security council on Friday lifted its suspension on the…

PUNCH’s Abuja bureau chef narrates how his car was stolen outside bank premises

PUNCH Abuja bureau chief, Mr Olalekan Adetayo, has narrated how his car, a Toyota…

I’m in talks with Osun governor over plan to split LAUTECH – Seyi Makinde

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, said he has spoken with his Osun…

Borno governor, others escape Boko Haram attack

Police escorting Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Thursday night, repelled an ambush…

BREAKING: Former Zimbabwe president, Robert Mugabe, dies at 95

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the age of 95, the…

We want to learn from Nigerian Navy how to tackle piracy in the Gulf of Aden – India

Capt. Sathis Vasudev, the Commanding Officer of the visiting Indian Naval Warship, INS Tarkash,…

Xenophobia: South Africa shuts Embassy in Nigeria

South Africa has temporarily shut its High Commission building in Nigeria located within the…

Why I am attending WEF in South Africa, Oby Ezekwesili explains

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has explained the rationale behind her decision…

Xenophobia: Air Peace volunteers to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Air Peace Airline will begin the…

Nigerians can enter all countries with enhanced e-passport, says Immigration CG

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has said the enhanced…

Xenophobia: No Nigerians killed, only their premises, shops, properties were looted and destroyed, FG says

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has dismissed media reports that Nigerians…